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Declaration of proposed change of name
HomeChoice International plc
(Incorporated in the Republic of Mauritius)
(Registration number: C171926
Share code: HIL
ISIN: MT0000850108
("HIL", "the Company" or "the Group")
DECLARATION OF PROPOSED CHANGE OF NAME
Introduction
Shareholders are advised that the board of directors ("Board") of the Company proposes to change the
Company's name from HomeChoice International to "Weaver Fintech Ltd" ("Change of Name").
Rationale
The Group's fintech business has grown substantially with rapid growth in its customer base and high levels of
engagement across its digital ecosystem. It is now the primary driver of Group performance and profit before
tax.
In recognition of this shift in the Group's profit and performance, the Board is proposing to change the
Company's name to Weaver Fintech Ltd. This new name better represents the Group's core operations future
strategic positioning.
The salient dates and times for the proposed Change of Name, are as follows:
2025
Record date to determine which Shareholders are entitled to Friday, 23 May
receive the Circular
Circular incorporating a notice of general meeting of Wednesday, 28 May
shareholders to approve the Change of Name ("General
Meeting") distributed to shareholders and announced on
SENS on
Last day to trade to determine eligible shareholders that may Tuesday, 10 June
attend, speak and vote at the general meeting
Record date to determine eligible shareholders that may Friday, 13 June
attend, speak and vote at the General Meeting
For administrative purposes, forms of proxy for the General 13:30 (MUT) 11:30 (SAST) time
Meeting to be lodged(4) Tuesday, 17 June
General Meeting of shareholders to approve the Change of 13:30 (MUT) 11:30 (SAST) time
Name Thursday, 19 June
Results of the General Meeting published on SENS on Thursday, 19 June
Expected last date to receive approval by the Mauritian Friday, 11 July
Registrar
Expected release on SENS of the finalisation announcement Tuesday, 15 July
in respect of the Change of Name, by no later than 11:00
(SAST)
Expected last date to trade for the Change of Name Tuesday, 22 July
Expected termination date for trading under the name of Wednesday, 23 July
"HomeChoice International plc" and commencement of
trading under the new Company name "Weaver Fintech Ltd",
new abbreviated name "WEAVER" and the new JSE share
code "WVR", as approved by the Mauritian Registrar
Expected record date for the Change of Name Friday, 25 July
Expected date that the accounts of dematerialised Monday, 28 July
shareholders with their CSDP's or brokers will be updated
with the new name
Expected date that new share certificates will be issued to Monday, 28 July
certificated shareholders, at their risk
Notes:
1. The Change of Name is subject to the registration of the special resolution of shareholders to approve the Change of
Name with the Mauritius Registrar and the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission.
2. Shareholders may not dematerialise or rematerialise securities in the name of HIL after Tuesday, 22 July 2025.
3. The Company will keep the same ISIN, remain listed under the same sector and retain its history on the JSE.
4. Shareholders are reminded that shares in companies listed on the JSE can no longer be bought or sold on the JSE
unless they have been dematerialised onto the Strate system. It is therefore suggested that certificated shareholders
should consider dematerialising their shares and replacing them with electronic records of ownership. Therefore,
certificated shareholders who have not yet appointed a CSDP or broker will have their new Weaver Fintech Ltd
shares credited to Computershare Nominees (Pty) Ltd pending receipt of such information by the transfer secretaries,
together with their documents of title.
Republic of Mauritius
28 May 2025
Sponsor
RAND MERCHANT BANK (A division of FirstRand Bank Limited)
Date: 28-05-2025 08:45:00
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