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Director Declaration
Costain Group PLC has announced that Fiona MacAulay, a Non-Executive Director, has become an independent director of Dauch Corporation, which is listed on both the London and New York Stock Exchanges, effective from 3 February 2026, following the completion of the acquisition and merger of Dowlais Group plc into Dauch Corporation. This appointment follows her retirement from the Board of Chemring Group PLC on 20 February 2026, where she did not seek re-election. Disclaimer*

About this update from Costain Group Plc
Costain Group PLC (Costain) 24 February 2026 External Appointment Costain confirms that, as announced by Chemring Group PLC (Chemring), on 10 November 2025. Fiona MacAulay, a Non-Executive Director of Costain, Chair of the Remuneration Committee and member of the Audit and Risk Committee and Nomination Committee, did not seek re-election at the Chemring AGM on 20 February 2026 and has therefore retired from the Board of Chemring. Additionally, in accordance with UK Listing Rule 6.4.9R(2), Costain has been advised that following the completion of the acquisition and merger of Dowlais Group plc into Dauch Corporation (formally American Axel & Manufacturing), Fiona became an independent director of Dauch Corporation, which is listed on the London Stock Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange with effect from 3 February 2026. Enquiries Investors and analysts [email protected] Matthew Jones, Costain +44 (0) 7860 922 341 Company Secretariat [email protected] Katie Mullins +44 (0) 7353 006 675 Cyd Trumper +44 (0) 7879 133 084