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For immediate release

1 July 2026

Liontrust Asset Management Plc

("Liontrust" or the "Company")

Appointment of Martin Gilbert as an independent non-executive Director

Further to the earlier announcement of the completion of the acquisition of the entire issued share capital of River Global Holdings Limited by the Company, Martin Gilbert has joined the Board of Directors of Liontrust as an independent Non-executive Director on 1 July 2026. Martin Gilbert will serve as a committee member on all Board committees.

Commenting, Luke Savage, Chair, said:

"Martin is a great addition to the Board, bringing complementary experience and deep expertise of asset management. This includes building and scaling businesses and distribution. Martin's global client and industry relationships will be highly valuable as we continue to develop the Group, particularly in advancing our international and institutional expansion.

The Board looks forward to working with Martin as we position Liontrust for long-term growth."

Notes:

1.       The appointment of Martin Gilbert was made by the Board on the recommendation of the Nomination Committee.

2.       The Board has determined that Martin Gilbert will be an independent non-executive Director on appointment in accordance with the UK Corporate Governance Code 2024.

3.       Martin Gilbert has been a director of the following listed companies in the last five years:

4.       There are no additional details to disclose in respect of Martin Gilbert's appointment under UKLR 6.4.8.

For further information please contact:

Liontrust Asset Management Plc (Tel: 020 7412 1700, Website: liontrust.com)

Stephen Corbett: Head of Investor Relations

Simon Hildrey: Chief Marketing Officer

Singer Capital Markets (Tel: 020 7496 3000)

Corporate Broking: Charles Leigh-Pemberton

Corporate Advisory: James Moat

Panmure Liberum (Tel: 020 7886 2500)

Corporate Broking: David Watkins

Corporate Advisory: Atholl Tweedie

Berenberg (Tel: 020 3207 7800)

Investment Banking: James Felix, John Welch, Dan Gee-Summons

ENDS