On March 25, 2024, David M. Wisniewski, Chief Accounting Officer and the principal accounting officer of Gates Industrial Corporation plc, notified the Company of his intention to resign effective on or about April 19, 2024 (the ?Resignation Date?) to pursue other opportunities. Until a permanent successor is appointed, L. Brooks Mallard, the Company?s Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, will assume the responsibilities of the Company?s principal accounting officer, effective as of the Resignation Date, in addition to his current role.