Allan Gray clients boost stake in Dis-Chem Pharmacies

Dis-Chem Pharmacies Limited announced a change in beneficial interest following an acquisition of securities by clients of Allan Gray Proprietary Limited. The notification confirms that Allan Gray’s clients have, in aggregate, increased their holdings in Dis-Chem's ordinary shares.

The total interest in the ordinary shares of Dis-Chem held by Allan Gray's clients now stands at 5.4574% of the total issued ordinary shares of the company. This acquisition was made in accordance with section 122(3)(b) of the Companies Act, No. 71 of 2008, and section 3.83(b) of the JSE Limited Listings Requirements. Dis-Chem also filed the required notice with the Takeover Regulation Panel.

The board of directors of Dis-Chem confirmed that the information provided in this announcement accurately reflects the details contained in the TRP121.1 form received from Allan Gray, with no material information omitted. The announcement was made on September 11, 2025.