Change - Announcement of Cessation::Change - Announcement of Cessation

Issuer & Securities

Issuer/ Manager
SPDR GOLD SHARES
Securities
SPDR GOLD SHARES - US78463V1070 - GSD
SPDR GOLD SHARES - US78463V1070 - O87
Stapled Security
No

Announcement Details

Announcement Title
Change - Announcement of Cessation
Date &Time of Broadcast
10-Feb-2026 01:11:35
Status
New
Announcement Sub Title
Change - Announcement of Cessation
Announcement Reference
SG260210OTHR90J2
Submitted By (Co./ Ind. Name)
World Gold Trust Services, LLC/Ann Pace
Designation
Secretary
Description (Please provide a detailed description of the event in the box below)
Resignation of Principal Executive Officer Joseph R. Cavatoni

Additional Details

Name of person
Joseph R Cavatoni
Age
57
Is effective date of cessation known?
Yes
If yes, please provide the date.
09/02/2026
Detailed reason(s) for cessation
Resignation
Are there any unresolved differences in opinion on material matters between the person and the board of directors, including matters which would have a material impact on the group or its financial reporting?
No
Is there any matter in relation to the cessation that needs to be brought to the attention of the shareholders of the listed issuer?
No
Any other relevant information to be provided to shareholders of the listed issuer?
No
Date of appointment to current position
01/09/2016
Job title (e.g. Lead ID, AC Chairman, AC Member etc.)
Principal Executive Officer
Role and responsibilities
As the Principal Executive Officer of World Gold Trust Services LLC, Joseph Cavatoni was responsible for oversight of the business of the Sponsor.
Does the AC have a minimum of 3 members (taking into account this cessation)?
Yes
Number of independent directors currently resident in Singapore (taking into account this cessation)
0
Do independent directors make up at least one-third of the board (taking into account this cessation)?
Yes
Number of cessations of appointments specified in Mainboard Rule 704(7) or Catalist Rule 704(6) over the past 12 months
0
Shareholding interest in the listed issuer and its subsidiaries
No
Familial relationship with any director and/or substantial shareholder of the listed issuer or of any of its principal subsidiaries
None
Other Directorships
Past (for the last 5 years)
None
Present
None