• FirstRand Bank will fully redeem its FRE039, FRE040 and FRE041 structured product notes effective October 20, 2026.
• Redemption of 10,000 units per note will reduce each outstanding balance to zero.
• The notes will be suspended on October 20, 2026, with termination scheduled for October 23, 2026.
• The redemptions reduce the issuer's exposure to structured product units without prejudicing existing investors.

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