Acknowledgement: Ninety One's Admission to Trading

16 March 2020

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Demerger Update and Acknowledgement of Ninety One's Announcement of Admission to Trading on the London Stock Exchange and the Johannesburg Stock Exchange

Further to the shareholder circular published by Investec on 29 November 2019 relating to the proposed demerger and public listing of Investec's global asset management business (the "Circular"), the announcement by Investec on 10 February 2020 confirming the results of the General Meetings of Investec and the Court Meeting of Investec plc and the announcement by Investec on 5 March 2020 confirming that the Scheme had been sanctioned by the Court, Investec today announces the completion of the Demerger, which took effect at 7.00 p.m. (London time) on Friday, 13 March 2020.

Investec also acknowledges the announcement made by Ninety One today confirming Ninety One's admission to trading on the LSE and the JSE.

Fani Titi, CEO of Investec, commented:

"Today marks a significant step in our evolution. The rationale behind the demerger was to simplify and focus both Investec and Ninety One. As Investec, we remain fully focused on achieving sustainable, long-term growth for the benefit of our clients, shareholders and stakeholders. We also wish our former colleagues at Ninety One all of the very best."

Capitalised terms used in this announcement have the meaning given to them in the Circular.

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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

This announcement is not an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to purchase, securities in the United States or in any other jurisdiction.

The securities to which these materials relate have not been, and will not be, registered under the US Securities Act of 1933 (the "US Securities Act"), or under the securities laws of any state or other jurisdiction of the United States. Accordingly, they may not be offered, sold, resold, delivered, distributed or otherwise transferred, directly or indirectly, in or into the United States absent registration under the US Securities Act or an exemption therefrom.