Grit Real Est. Regulatory News (GR1T)

DEATH OF A DIRECTOR

The board of directors of Grit Real Estate Income Group Limited ("the Board") is deeply saddened to announce that Ian Macleod, independent non-executive director of the Company, passed away on 14 June 2020. The Board extends its deepest condolences and sympathies to Ian's family and friends and would like to take this opportunity to express its gratitude for his significant and highly valued contribution to the Company over the past five years.

Peter Todd, Chairman of GRIT Real Estate Income Group Limited, said:

"It is with great sadness that we have learned of the passing of Ian Macleod, our senior independent non-executive director. Ian was a great colleague and friend and it has been a huge privilege to know and work with him. He was a wise, insightful and much valued member of our Board, playing a significant role in launching Grit and helping to support the Company's growth by drawing on his extensive knowledge of African property and his passion for the industry. He will be sorely missed by all of us and we extend our condolences to Ian's wife and children."

Bronwyn Corbett, Chief Executive Officer of GRIT Real Estate Income Group Limited, commented:

"We are all deeply saddened by this tragic news and our thoughts are very much with Ian's family at this difficult time. Ian was extremely dear to us all and a great friend and mentor of mine for many years. He was one of the most astute and knowledgeable real estate people in the industry with an incredible knowledge of the African continent. Ian was foremost an absolute gentleman and he will be tremendously missed."

By Order of the Board

18 June 2020

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:

The Company's LEI is: 21380084LCGHJRS8CN05

NOTES:

Grit Real Estate Income Group Limited is a leading pan-African real estate company focused on investing in and actively managing a diversified portfolio of assets in carefully selected African countries (excluding South Africa). These high-quality assets are underpinned by predominantly US$ and Euro denominated long-term leases with a wide range of blue-chip multi-national tenant covenants across a diverse range of robust property sectors.

The Company is committed to delivering strong and sustainable income for shareholders, with the potential for income and capital growth. The Company is targeting a net total shareholder return inclusive of net asset value growth of 12.0%+ per annum.*

The Company currently holds primary listings on both the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange (LSE: GR1T) and on the Main Board of the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE: GTR), while its listing on the Official Market of the Stock Exchange of Mauritius Ltd is termed as a secondary listing (SEM: DEL.N0000).

Further information on the Company is available at http://grit.group/

* This is a target only and not a profit forecast and there can be no assurance that it will be met. Any forward-looking statements and the assumptions underlying such statements are the responsibility of the Board of Directors and have not been reviewed or reported on by the Company's external auditors.

Directors:

Peter Todd+ (Chairman), Bronwyn Corbett (Chief Executive Officer)*, Leon van de Moortele (Chief Financial Officer)*, Nomzamo Radebe, Catherine McIlraith+, David Love+, Sir Samuel Esson Jonah+, and Bright Laaka (Permanent Alternate Director to Nomzamo Radebe).

(* Executive Director) (+ independent Non-Executive Director)

Company secretary: Intercontinental Fund Services Limited

Registered address: c/o Intercontinental Fund Services Limited, Level 5, Alexander House, 35 Cybercity, Ebène, 72201, Mauritius

Transfer secretary (South Africa): Computershare Investor Services Proprietary Limited

Registrar and transfer agent (Mauritius): Intercontinental Secretarial Services Limited

Corporate advisor and JSE sponsor: PSG Capital Proprietary Limited

SEM authorised representative and sponsor: Perigeum Capital Ltd