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Nomination Committee report

Nomination Committee report

Famous Brands is Africa’s leading food services franchisor, known for its iconic brands and reputation as a responsible franchisor. Our continued success lies in our ability to craft, grow and protect remarkable brands that meet the needs of an evolving consumer.

Chris Boulle

Chris Boulle

Chairman

Mandate

The Nomination Committee ensures that the composition and structure of the Board and its Committees and the executive leadership team perform at their best to support the business and all stakeholders. The Committee also evaluates the overall performance of the Board and its individual members, and selects the best candidates for each Board seat.

Attendance and composition

The Companies Second Amendment Act, 17 of 2024, is now in force with effect from 27 December 2024. This means that members of the Social and Ethics Committee of a listed company must be elected by the shareholders at the AGM, as opposed to being appointed by the Board.

Members

  • C Boulle (Chairman) (2/4)
  • NJ Adami (2/4)*
  • SL Botha (2/4)*
  • AK Maditse (4/4)
  • BS Mathe (2/4)**

Invitees

  • CEO
  • Company Secretary
  • Committee members are highly skilled in governance, law and business strategy.

Relevant skills profile of members

Committee members are highly skilled in governance, risk, law and sustainability reporting.

* Resigned from the Board in July 2024.

** Effective July 2024.

Focus areas for 2025

The Committee reviewed and approved the annual workplan and Committee Charter. Our focus areas for 2025 included the following:

  • Succession planning for Exco, Leading Brands, Supply Chain and emergency cover for various key positions.
  • Succession planning for longstanding Board members and our Exco.
  • Reviewed the Board composition and was comfortable with the balance between independent non-executive directors, non-executive directors and executive directors.
  • Recommended the appointment of Busisiwe Mathe as Chairman of the Audit and Risk Committee.
  • Recommended the appointment of Fagmeedah Petersen-Cook as Chairman of the Remuneration Committee.
  • Considered the appropriate composition and rotation of Board members, as well as the composition of various Board Committees.
  • Considered leadership structures by evaluating a schedule of subsidiary boards and directors.
  • Evaluated the Board’s performance and effectiveness here.

Priorities for 2026

The Committee is satisfied that it has fulfilled its responsibilities in accordance with its terms of reference for 2025. I will be present at the AGM to answer any questions regarding the Committee’s activities.

Conclusion

The Committee is satisfied that it has fulfilled its responsibilities in accordance with its terms of reference for the year. I will be present at the AGM to answer any questions regarding the Committee’s statutory obligations.

Chris Boulle

Chairman: Nomination Committee

20 June 2025

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