Update: proposed acquisition - WH Ireland Wealth

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Oberon Investments Group PLC announced that at the WH Ireland Group plc general meeting on October 9, 2025, shareholders did not approve the resolution required to complete the proposed acquisition of WH Ireland's wealth management operations. Despite this outcome, Oberon maintains that the Asset Purchase Agreement (APA) remains in force. Both parties are still engaged in discussions, exploring options to achieve the best outcome for clients and stakeholders, with obligations to procure the APA until December 31, 2025. Oberon believes that transitioning WHI's clients to its platform would be a strong strategic fit.

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Oberon Investments Group PLC

09 October 2025

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9 October 2025

Oberon Investments Group plc
("Oberon", or the "Company", or the "Group")

Result of WH Ireland Group plc General Meeting
Update on Proposed Acquisition of WH Ireland's Wealth Management Business

Further to the announcements made on 22 September 2025 and 8 October 2025, Oberon provides an update on its proposed acquisition of the wealth management operations of WH Ireland Limited ("WHI"), a subsidiary of WH Ireland Group plc.

At WH Ireland Group plc's general meeting, held on 9 October 2025, shareholders did not approve the resolution required to complete the transaction at this stage. Notwithstanding the outcome of the vote, Oberon confirms its view that the Asset Purchase Agreement between Oberon Investments Limited and WHI ("APA") remains in force, with the parties' obligations to use all reasonable endeavours to procure that the APA becomes unconditional continuing until 31 December 2025.

Both parties remain in constructive discussions and are exploring potential options to deliver the best outcome for clients and stakeholders. Oberon continues to believe that an orderly transition of WHI's clients to the Oberon platform would represent a strong strategic and operational fit, ensuring continuity of service and the highest standards of client care.

For further information please contact:

Oberon Investments Group plc
Simon McGivern / Marcia Manarin

PR@oberoninvestments.com

https://oberoninvestments.com

Strand Hanson Limited (AQSE Corporate Adviser to the Company)
Ritchie Balmer / James Spinney / Imogen Ellis

+44 (0)20 7409 3494

Oberon Capital (Broker to the Company)
Mike Seabrook / Nick Lovering

OBR00251

+44 (0)20 3179 5300

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