Directorate change

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Schroder AsiaPacific Fund plc announces the appointment of John Lydon as an independent non-executive Director, effective May 1, 2026, who will also serve on the Audit and Risk, Nomination, and Management Engagement Committees. Mr. Lydon brings over 30 years of extensive international experience in M&A, capital markets, strategic advisory, and investment across Europe, Asia, and North America, having held leadership roles at J.P. Morgan, Deutsche Bank, Davy Group, and CRH plc, and currently serving as a Venture Partner at Princeville Capital. The company confirms no further disclosures are required under UK Listing Rule 6.4.8R.

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Schroder AsiaPacific Fund PLC

17 April 2026

Schroder AsiaPacific Fund plc

Directorate Change

Schroder AsiaPacific Fund plc (the "Company") is pleased to announce the appointment of John Lydon as an independent non-executive Director of the Company, with effect from 1 May 2026. He will also be a member of the Audit and Risk, Nomination and Management Engagement Committees.

Mr Lydon has over 30 years' experience in M&A, capital markets, strategic advisory and investment across Europe, Asia, and North America. He has held various leadership roles in the financial sector at J.P. Morgan, Deutsche Bank and Davy Group, and in the industrial sector at CRH plc. Mr Lydon is currently a Venture Partner at Princeville Capital, a leading global growth-stage technology investor.

Nicky Richards, Chair of the Board, commented:

"The Board is pleased to welcome John Lydon as an independent non-executive Director. His deep international experience in M&A, capital markets and strategic advisory will add strength to the Board and its Committees. We look forward to working with him."

It is confirmed that there are no other details to be disclosed concerning Mr Lydon under UK Listing Rule 6.4.8R.

Enquiries:

Natalia de Sousa

Schroder Investment Management Limited

Tel: 0207 658 6000

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