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Capita: Directorate change

18 May 2026

Capita plc (the “Company”)

Board Appointment

Capita plc is pleased to announce the appointment of Daniel Wosner as a
Non‐Executive Director of the Company with effect from the conclusion of the
Company’s annual general meeting being held today.

Daniel Wosner is Managing Director and Head of Europe at Oasis Management
Company Ltd (“Oasis”), an international investment firm which has disclosed a
shareholding of 18,382,913 ordinary shares in Capita plc as at the date of
this announcement, representing an interest of 15.21% in the Company’s issued
shares.

Prior to joining Oasis in 2016, Daniel held senior investment banking roles at
Barclays and Lehman Brothers.

David Lowden, Chair of Capita, said:

“We are pleased to welcome Daniel to the Board as a Non‐Executive Director.
Daniel brings extensive investment and capital markets experience, together
with a strong understanding of governance and value creation in listed
companies. Recent dialogue has reinforced alignment on Capita’s strategic
objectives, and we look forward to his contribution as the Board continues to
focus on long‐term value creation for shareholders.”

Daniel Wosner added:

“I appreciate the very constructive engagement with both executive management
over the past year and with Capita’s Chair and am excited to join the Board.
We are strongly supportive of the Better Capita strategy - including
simplification and focus on key services, efficiency initiatives and
integration of AI and technology for customers and internally. I look forward
to working with my fellow directors and the executive team to support Capita’s
strategy and value creation.”

Board Composition

Following the appointment of Daniel Wosner, the Board will remain fully
compliant with the UK Corporate Governance Code. The Board will comprise the
Chair, the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Financial Officer, four
independent Non‐Executive Directors and Mr Wosner, with 57% of directors,
excluding the Chair, being independent. Mr Wosner will not be appointed to any
Board Committee.

Relationship Agreement

In connection with the appointment, the Company and Oasis have entered into a
Relationship Agreement on customary terms including customary governance,
standstill and voting provisions.

For so long as it maintains its nominee on the Board, Oasis has agreed to
maintain directly or indirectly ownership of no less than 10 per cent and no
more than 20 per cent. of the issued share capital of the Company. If Oasis’
and its affiliates’ combined ownership falls below 10 per cent. of the issued
share capital of the Company, Oasis has agreed to procure that its nominee
shall resign.

The Company has agreed not to take steps to remove Oasis' nominee from the
Board prior to date of the notice for the Company’s 2027 annual general
meeting, except in limited circumstances.

There is no further information which is required to be disclosed pursuant to
UK Listing Rule 6.4.8 in connection with the appointment of Daniel Wosner.

This announcement contains inside information for the purposes of Article 7 of
the Market Abuse Regulation (EU) 596/2014, as it forms part of UK domestic law
by virtue of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 ("UK MAR"). Upon
publication via a Regulatory Information Service, this inside information is
now considered to be in the public domain.

For more information, please contact:

Investor enquiries
Helen Parris
Director of Investor Relations
Email: IRteam@capita.co.uk

Stephanie Little
Head of Investor Relations
Email: IRteam@capita.co.uk

Media enquiries
Email: media@capita.co.uk 

About Capita plc

Capita is a modern outsourcer, helping clients across the public and private
sectors run complex business processes more efficiently, creating better
consumer experiences. Operating across eight countries supporting primarily UK
and European clients with people-based services underpinned by market-leading
technology. We play an integral role in society - our work matters to the
lives of the millions of people who rely on us every day.

About Oasis Management

Oasis Management Company Ltd. manages private investment funds focused on
opportunities across a broad range of asset classes, geographies and sectors.
Oasis was founded in 2002 by Seth Fischer, who leads the firm as its Chief
Investment Officer.

This announcement contains inside information for the purposes of Article 7 of
the Market Abuse Regulation (EU) 596/2014, as it forms part of UK domestic law
by virtue of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 ("UK MAR"). Upon
publication via a Regulatory Information Service, this inside information is
now considered to be in the public domain

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