Merchants Trust PLC (MRCH)LSE: MRCH

Merchants Trust: Directorate change

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Summary by 6ix AI

The Merchants Trust PLC has appointed Bill Maldonado as a non-executive director, effective November 1, 2026.

Key details

  • Bill Maldonado has over 30 years' experience in investment management across the UK, Asia and global markets, and was Chief Executive Officer of Eastspring Investments until July 2025.
  • On appointment he will join the Audit Committee, Nomination Committee, Management Engagement Committee and Remuneration Committee.
  • The company says there are no other details requiring disclosure under rule 6.4.8R of the UK Listing Rules.

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THE MERCHANTS TRUST PLC - Board Changes

LEI: 5299008VJFXCUD2EG312

26 October 2026

The Board announces the following change to the Board of the Company.

Board appointment

Bill Maldonado

The Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Bill Maldonado as a non-executive director of the Company with effect from 1 November 2026.

Bill has over 30 years' experience in investment management across the UK, Asia and global markets.

He was Chief Executive Officer of Eastspring Investments until July 2025 and previously served as its Chief Investment Officer. Prior to joining Eastspring Investments, Bill held a number of senior investment roles at HSBC Global Asset Management, including Asia Pacific Chief Investment Officer and Global Chief Investment Officer, Equities, UK Chief Investment Officer and Global Head of Alternative Investments and Trading.

Bill was also a member of the Prudential plc Global Executive Committee and, until May 2026, a Board member of ICICI Prudential AMC Ltd.

Bill will become a member of the Merchants Trust Audit Committee, Nomination Committee, Management Engagement Committee and Remuneration Committee on appointment.

There are no other details requiring disclosure under UKLR 6.4.8R of the UK Listing Rules.

Enquiries:

Nira Mistry

Company Secretary

Tel: 07554 224 339

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