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Declaration Announcement Relating to a proposed Change of Name
South Ocean Holdings Limited
(Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa)
(Registration number 2007/002381/06)
(“South Ocean” or “the Company”)
Share code: SOH ISIN: ZAE000092748
DECLARATION ANNOUNCEMENT RELATING TO A PROPOSED CHANGE OF NAME
1. Introduction
Shareholders are advised that, subject to receipt of the requisite Shareholder approval, the board
of directors of SOH proposes to change the Company’s name from “South Ocean Holdings Limited”
to “Cables 4 Africa Holdings Limited” (“Change of Name”).
2. Rationale for the Change of Name
The proposed name change forms part of a broader strategic repositioning intended to align the
Group’s corporate identity more closely with its core capabilities, market focus and long-term
growth ambitions.
The Cables 4 Africa identity provides a clearer, more direct expression of the business’s principal
offering, its African foundation, and its commitment to serving customers across the continent. The
new identity is designed to support a more unified market presence across the relevant businesses,
strengthen customer recognition and create a consistent platform for future commercial growth. It
reflects an organisation that is customer-centric, Africa-inspired and aligned around a single
identity, while retaining the operating experience, technical capability and industry relationships
developed through the South Ocean business.
The proposed change is therefore more than a visual rebrand. It is intended to improve strategic
clarity, strengthen alignment between the Group’s corporate and operating identities, and support
the effective communication of its value proposition.
3. Details of the Change of Name
The JSE Limited (the “JSE”) has, subject to the requisite Shareholder approval being obtained for
the name change, approved the Change of Name to Cables 4 Africa Holdings Limited”. The short
name will change to “Cables4AF”, the JSE share code to “C4A” and the ISIN will remain the same.
The Company will retain its history and will remain listed in the Electronic and Electrical Equipment
Sector on the Main Board of the JSE.
4. General Meeting
Shareholders are reminded of the general meeting of Shareholders to be held entirely by electronic
communication on Monday, 5 October at 10h00 (South African Standard Time), for the purpose of
considering, and if deemed fit, passing with or without modification, the resolutions required to
approve the proposed Change of Name.
5. Salient dates and times
2026
Notice record date, being the date on which a South Ocean Friday, 21 August
Shareholder must be registered in the Register in order to be eligible to
receive the Notice of General Meeting
Announcement regarding the Change of Name and posting of this Tuesday, 1 September
Circular published on JSE and SENS, on
Circular posted to South Ocean Shareholders, on Tuesday, 1 September
Last day to trade South Ocean Shares in order to be eligible to vote at Monday, 21 September
the General Meeting
General Meeting record date, being the date on which a South Friday, 25 September
Ocean Shareholder must be registered in the Register in order to be
eligible to attend, participate in and vote at the General Meeting, on
Proxy Forms to be lodged with the Transfer secretaries as soon as Thursday, 1 October
possible for administrative purposes only, (preferably by 10:00), (or can
be handed to the Chairperson immediately preceding the
commencement of the General Meeting), on
General Meeting Monday, 5 October
Results of the General Meeting published on JSE, on Monday, 5 October
Change of Name special resolution lodged for registration, on Tuesday, 6 October
Expected date of registration of Change of Name special resolution Tuesday, 20 October
Expected date of release on SENS of the finalisation announcement in Tuesday, 20 October
respect of the Change of Name
Expected last day to trade prior to the Change of Name Monday, 2 November
Expected listing of and trading in Shares on the JSE under the new Tuesday, 3 November
name of Cables 4 Africa Holdings Limited, the new short name of
“Cables4AF”, under share code: C4A and ISIN: ZAE000092748 from
commencement of trade
Expected record date for the Change of Name Friday, 6 November
Expected date that the accounts of Dematerialised Shareholders with Monday, 9 November
their CSDPs or Brokers will be updated with the new name of Cables 4
Africa Holdings Limited
Expected date that new share certificates, will be issued to Monday, 9 November
Certificated Shareholders, posted by registered post, at their risk
Notes:
1. Shareholders may not dematerialise or rematerialise their Ordinary Shares in SOH after the last
day to trade being Monday, 2 November 2026.
2. All times are South African times as the above dates and actions are in terms of the JSE
Corporate Action timetable.
3. The Company will retain the financial and trading history as well as remain in the same sector
on the JSE post the name change.
4. All of the above dates and times are subject to change. Any changes will be released on
SENS.
All of the above dates and times are subject to change. Any changes will be released on SENS.
BY ORDER OF THE BOARD
ALRODE
1 September 2026
SPONSOR
AcaciaCap Advisors Proprietary Limited
Date: 01/09/2026 05:05:00
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