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 INTERIM FINANCIAL RESULTS

The Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE) Listing Requirements require 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 31 December 2022 will be higher than that reported in the previous corresponding period by between 15% and 20%, which in number terms is an increase of between P87 million and P116 million. The profit before tax for the corresponding period ended 31 December 2021 was P578 Million.

Shareholders should note that the financial information on which this trading statement is based has not been reviewed or reported on by the external auditors. The full details will be provided to shareholders at the announcement of the period ended December 2022 interim financial results, due to be released on 16 February 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

03 February 2023

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