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The Africa Agriculture and Trade Investment Fund SA. SICAV-SIF” (AATIF) is a closed-ended investment company, organized under the laws of Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and is exempt from the scope of the AIFM law pursuant to article 2 (2) c. Only Eligible Investors may invest in AATIF-Shares or Notes respectively.

In respect of the United States of America, Canada, Japan or Australia or any other jurisdiction in which the distribution, offer, sale, transfer or resale would be prohibited by applicable law, no investment in notes/shares or other instruments of the Fund can be offered or made.

Africa Agriculture and Trade Investment Fund announces Board leadership transition

Luxembourg, January 16, 2026 – The Africa Agriculture and Trade Investment Fund (AATIF) wishes to announce changes to its Board of Directors, reflecting a planned transition in shareholder representation. In the course of this transition, Doris Köhn and Claudia Huber have resigned from their positions during 4Q25.

AATIF would like to express its gratitude to Doris Köhn for her dedicated service and leadership over many years. Since the Fund’s inception in 2011, Doris has served on the Board of Directors, which she chaired from October 2022 on, and as a member of the Investment Committee. Throughout her tenure, she has played a pivotal role in developing AATIF’s investment strategy, governance framework, and impact objectives.

Claudia Huber joined the Board and the Investment Committee in September 2023 and since provided significant guidance to the Fund’s governance and investment decision-making processes. Her broad experience in impact investing, combined with her knowledge of diverse regions throughout the continent, have greatly benefitted the fund’s operations.

Daniel Cremer, incoming Chair of the AATIF Board of Directors, commented:
“Doris has played a defining role in establishing AATIF as a leading impact investment platform in African agriculture. Claudia likewise has contributed to the joint energy needed to deliver the mission of AATIF. On behalf of the Board, I would like to thank both for their dedication and strategic leadership. We will build on this strong foundation as AATIF continues to scale its portfolio and deepen its role as a long-term partner to agribusinesses and financial institutions across the continent.”

At the same time, AATIF is pleased to announce the appointment of Daniel Cremer as Chair of the Board of Directors and Birgit Holderied-Kress as a new member of the Board, effective immediately and replacing Doris and Claudia.

Daniel brings more than fifteen years of experience in structured finance, private credit, and impact investing. Birgit adds over thirty years of experience in finance, business analysis, and project management. Both have worked extensively across the public and private sectors, with deep operational and investment experience in Sub-Saharan Africa.

These appointments further strengthen AATIF’s Board as the Fund continues to deploy capital at scale, support resilient agricultural value chains, and deliver attractive risk-adjusted returns alongside measurable development impact.

About AATIF

The Africa Agriculture and Trade Investment Fund (AATIF) is dedicated to improving agricultural value chains, boosting trade, and promoting sustainable development in Africa. AATIF provides financing solutions to businesses and organizations that support these goals, with a focus on generating positive social and environmental impacts. It has disbursed more than USD500m through its investment companies across the African continent and continues to finance projects across the agricultural value chain in line with its mission statement.

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