USM Taxable Bonus Issue Notice

Thursday, 16 October 2024 Taxable bonus issue and unit cancellation announcement: Smartshares Limited is pleased to announce the taxable bonus issue and unit cancellation amount for the period ending 24 October 2024. You must be a registered security holder of the ETF on Record Date to be eligible for this taxable bonus issue and unit cancellation. About Smart Established in 1996, Smartshares Limited (trading as “Smart”) is a wholly owned subsidiary of NZX Limited with more than $12 billion in funds under management, serving a wide range of investors, including individual investors, financial adviser customers, businesses, iwi and Pacific nation groups. Smart’s new brand is based on the belief ‘the wise invest Smart’, and that the wisest way to build wealth is to invest in market-tracking products over time. Through Smart ETFs, Kiwis can diversify their portfolios across 40 ETFs providing access to global, high-performing and special interest markets. Smart is the manager and issuer of the Smart Exchange Traded Funds. The product disclosure statements are available at www.smartinvest.co.nz For further information please contact: Smartshares Limited 0800 80 87 80 contactus@smartinvest.co.nz