Director change: Smartshares Limited

30 April 2026 – Smartshares Limited (Smart) advises that Mark Peterson has resigned as a director of the company, effective 1 May 2026. Mr Peterson has made a significant contribution to Smart and its management of the Smart Exchange Traded Funds scheme (Smart ETFs) during his time on the Board, providing valued governance, strategic insight and leadership. The Board acknowledges his commitment and service to Smart and thanks him for his contribution during a period of growth and development for both Smart and the Smart ETFs, as well as for his broader contribution to New Zealand’s capital markets. The Board wishes Mr Peterson well in his future endeavours. Mr Peterson’s role as Chairperson of the Board will transition to Graham Law. Mr Law will assume that role from 1 May 2026. As announced by NZX Limited on 24 July 2025, Mr Peterson is also ceasing his role as Chief Executive Officer of NZX Limited (Smart’s parent company) at the end of April 2026. About Smart Established in 1996, Smart is a wholly owned subsidiary of NZX Limited with more than $15 billion in funds under management, serving a wide range of investors, including individual investors, financial adviser customers, businesses, iwi and Pacific nation groups. Smart’s brand is based on the belief ‘the wise invest Smart’, and that the wisest way to build wealth is to invest in market-tracking products over time. Smart is the manager and issuer of the Smart ETFs through which Kiwis can diversify their portfolios across over 40 ETFs providing them with access to global, high-performing and special interest markets. The product disclosure statements are available at www.smartinvest.co.nz. ENDS For further information, please contact: Smart – Simon Beattie – 021 702 694 or simon.beattie@nzx.com