CEO Succession update

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Victrex PLC announced that Dr. James Routh will become Chief Executive Officer on January 1, 2026, succeeding Jakob Sigurdsson. Sigurdsson will remain on the Board until the Annual General Meeting on February 6, 2026. As previously announced on July 8, 2025, Routh's base salary will be £600,000. He will also participate in bonus and long-term incentive arrangements. His notice period is 12 months, and he is eligible for compensation mirroring forfeited remuneration from his previous role. Further details will be available in the FY 2025 Directors' Remuneration Report.

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