b'COOPERS ANNUAL REPORT 2023ShareholdersSHAREHOLDERSThere was a sharp increase in the number ofTwo dividends payable in December 2022 and shareholders this year, with the addition of 31June 2023 were paid at $6 per share. Shares were new members and the winding up of two estates,valued at $405 in October 2022 and $400 in April taking the total number of shareholders to 212.2023 with the total number issued increasing to More than 93% of shares are held by members1,086,304, made up as follows:related by birth or marriage to the founder Thomas Cooper.A-Class Sharesappointing two A-Class directors15,517Fourth-generation shareholders31.3%B-Class SharesFifth-generation shareholders54.6% appointing two B-Class directors15,953Sixth-generation shareholders7.1% C-Class Sharesappointing independent directors977,639Seventh-generation shareholders0.1% D-Class SharesOther shareholders6.9% appointing one D-Class Director77,195The issued shares of the company increased by 7,527 shares through the two Dividend Reinvestment Programs during the year, and aCompany Secretary Melanie Cooper took long further 1,100 through the fully subscribed annualservice leave from October to early January and Share Purchase Plan. While the company offeredsixth-generation family member and Manager a buyback of shares in October, no shareholdersof Strategic Development Louise Cooper was participated. appointed Co-Company Secretary.39'