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Harvest Technology Plc Board/Management Information 2022

Oct 4, 2022

2055_rns_2022-10-04_4423c917-0d26-45fe-ac79-36e4bb64741f.pdf

Board/Management Information

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COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT

Harvest Technology p.l.c.

Appointment of CEO

Date of Announcement 4 October 2022 Reference No: 37/2022 Capital Markets Rule: 5.16.5

QUOTE

By reference to the company announcement published on 20 April, 2022 (HRV28), the Board of Directors of Harvest Technology p.l.c. (the "Company") hereby announces that Mr Peter Gunnarsson Ekmark, holder of Maltese ID Card No. 0148785A and residing at Vjal Portomaso, Blk 11, Apart 61, Portomaso, Malta, has been appointed to the office of Chief Executive Officer of the Company, effective today 4 October, 2022. Mr Ekmark will also assume an executive function at the level of the Company's subsidiary APCO Systems Limited (C-29099), filling the role recently vacated by its former managing director (HRV36).

Whilst Mr Ekmark will primarily support the managing directors of the other subsidiaries of the Company with a view to scaling their business activity successfully and sustainably, both locally and internationally, he will also lead the Company's efforts in pursuing potential investment opportunities and driving new product development opportunities.

Mr Ekmark, who holds a Masters of Science degree in Computer Science and Communications Engineering from Lund University, possesses more than 25 years' experience in the iGaming, Media and Telecom industries, having held managerial and executive positions in various companies including Internet Vikings International, of which he was the CEO for the past three years, William Hill and Kindred Group plc.

For the purposes of Capital Markets Rule 5.21, it is hereby confirmed that there is no further matter concerning Mr Ekmark requiring disclosure under the Capital Markets Rules.

The Board of Directors would like to extend its appreciation to Mr Chris Fenech, who in the last six months occupied the position of interim CEO and was instrumental in steering the business pending

the permanent appointment of a new CEO. Mr Fenech will continue serving in his position as Chief Financial Officer of the Company.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD

UNQUOTE

Dr Malcolm Falzon Company Secretary