First National Bank of Botswana Limited ("FNBB "or "the Company")

BSE Share Code: FNBB

(Incorporated in the Republic of Botswana Company No: BW00000790476)

ISIN NO: BW 000 000 0066

TRADING STATEMENT - 2022/2023 FINANCIAL RESULTS

The Botswana Stock Exchange ("BSE") Listing Requirements mandates a listed company to announce through the BSE and the press, any likely or anticipated material change to the financial results for the next reporting period.

The Board of Directors of FNBB ("the Board") wishes to inform shareholders that the company's overall profit before tax for the period ended 30 June 2023 will be higher than that reported in the previous corresponding period by between 15% and 20%. In number terms this is an increase of between P180 million and P250 million. The profit before tax for the corresponding period ended 30 June 2022 was P1.2 billion.

Shareholders should note that the financial information on which this trading statement is based has not been reviewed or reported by the Company's external auditors. The full details will be provided to shareholders at the announcement of the financial results for the period ended June 2023, due to be released on 13 September 2023. Accordingly, shareholders are advised to exercise caution when dealing in the Company's securities until a full announcement is made.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD

Gaone Setlhake

Company Secretary

17 August 2023

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