Crookes Brothers Limited announced the following changes to the Board of Directors. Shareholders are advised that in terms of his employment contract, Mr. Guy Clarke will retire as Managing Director of the Group with effect from 31 July 2019. Mr. Clarke has made an immense contribution to the Group's success and the board wishes him well in his retirement.

Mr. Kennett Sinclair has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer of the Group with effect from 1 August 2019. Mr. Sinclair is currently a partner at Exeo Capital and was previously head of Finance and Operations at Sanlam International Investments. He has extensive experience in agricultural investment and capital allocation decisions all of which stand him in good stead to lead the group forward in the future.