Mr. Chris Schutte, Astral Foods' Chief Executive Officer, will be undergoing cardiovascular surgery on the 19th of August 2019. This is a high risk surgical intervention with an extended recovery period, and as such, Chris Schutte will be taking leave of office to recuperate as prescribed by his physicians. Mr. Schutte's return to office will be communicated at an appropriate time. Astral's competent executive management team is in place to deal with all relevant operational matters, and Daan Ferreira, Astral's Chief Financial Officer, will be the central contact person during Chris' absence.