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WAM ACTIVE LIMITED Board/Management Information 2018

Mar 6, 2018

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Board/Management Information

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WAM Active appoints director Emma Rugge-Price

7 March 2018 ASX announcement

WAM Active (ASX: WAA) today announces the resignation of director John Abernethy and the appointment of Emma Rugge-Price to the board of directors.

Chairman Geoff Wilson said: “On behalf of the Company’s shareholders, the board thanks John for his valuable contribution during his 11-year tenure as a director. We are delighted to appoint Emma RuggePrice as a director, as she brings a wealth of marketing, branding and communication experience to the role”.

Emma Rugge-Price has had a global career in technology marketing, having worked for both multi-national and start-up organisations in Hong Kong, London and Silicon Valley. Returning to Australia, she joined GE (and GE Capital), where she led local and global brand programs, marketing and communications for over 12 years. Emma has deep expertise in building brands and reputations through creative campaigns and strategic thought leadership. Emma was recently appointed the Chief Executive Officer of Advance.

Shareholders will be invited to vote on Ms Rugge-Price’s appointment at the Company’s annual general meeting in November 2018.

About WAM Active

WAM Active Limited (ASX: WAA) has an investment management agreement with Wilson Asset Management. Listed in January 2008, WAM Active provides investors with exposure to an active trading style with the aim of achieving a sound return with a low correlation to traditional markets. WAM Active’s investment objectives are to deliver a regular income stream via fully franked dividends, provide a positive return with low volatility, after fees, over most periods of time, and to preserve capital.

About Wilson Asset Management

Wilson Asset Management has a 20-year track record of making a difference for shareholders and the community. As the investment manager for six leading listed investment companies: WAM Capital (ASX: WAM), WAM Leaders (ASX: WLE), WAM Microcap (ASX: WMI), WAM Research (ASX: WAX), WAM Active (ASX: WAA) and Century Australia (ASX: CYA), Wilson Asset Management invests almost $3 billion on behalf of more than 55,000 retail investors. Wilson Asset Management is the creator and lead supporter of Future Generation Investment Company and Future Generation Global Investment Company.

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For further information, visit www.wilsonassetmanagement.com.au or contact:

Geoff Wilson AO

Kate Thorley

Chris Stott

James McNamara

Chairman & Chief Executive Officer Chief Investment Officer Head of Corporate Affairs Portfolio Manager (02) 9247 6755 & Portfolio Manager (02) 9258 4915 (02) 9247 6755 0405 115 644 (02) 9258 4906 0416 734 080

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wilsonassetmanagement.com.au [email protected] Telephone. + 61 2 9247 6755 Level 11, 139 Macquarie Street Fax. +61 2 9247 6855 Sydney NSW 2000 Australia

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