DRDGOLD CEO granted 163K deferred share award

DRDGOLD LTD (DRD) reported that its Chief Executive Officer, serving as the reporting person, received a grant of deferred shares under the company’s Single Incentive Plan.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

DRDGOLD LTD (DRD) reported that its Chief Executive Officer, serving as the reporting person, received a grant of deferred shares under the company’s Single Incentive Plan. On August 26, 2026, the reporting person acquired 163,530 deferred shares, corresponding to an equal number of underlying ordinary shares, at a stated price of $0.00 per share as an award.

After this grant, the reporting person directly holds 341,218 deferred shares in total. According to the award terms, these deferred shares are subject to forfeiture and vest in five equal annual installments, with the final installment vesting on August 12, 2031, contingent on continued service with DRDGOLD LTD or its subsidiaries through each vesting date.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 163,530 shares

Grant/Award 1 txn

Insider Pretorius Daniel

Role Chief Executive Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Deferred Shares F1	163,530	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Deferred Shares — 341,218 contracts (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. F1. Consists of deferred shares of DRDGOLD Limited (the "Company") awarded to the Reporting Person under the Company's Single Incentive Plan on August 12, 2026 and accepted by the Reporting Person on August 26, 2026. The deferred shares are subject to forfeiture and vest in five equal annual installments, with the final installment vesting on August 12, 2031, subject to the Reporting Person's continued service to the Company or its subsidiaries through each applicable vesting date.

Key Figures

Deferred shares granted: 163,530 shares Price per deferred share: $0.00 per share Underlying ordinary shares: 163,530 shares +3 more

6 metrics

Deferred shares granted 163,530 shares Deferred shares awarded to the reporting person on August 26, 2026

Price per deferred share $0.00 per share Stated transaction price for the deferred share award

Underlying ordinary shares 163,530 shares Ordinary shares underlying the deferred share award

Total deferred shares after transaction 341,218 shares Reporting person’s direct holdings following the award

Vesting schedule 5 equal annual installments Deferred shares vest over five years, final vesting on August 12, 2031

Final vesting date August 12, 2031 Date the last installment of deferred shares vests, subject to continued service

Key Terms

Deferred Shares, Single Incentive Plan, subject to forfeiture, vesting, +1 more

5 terms

Deferred Shares financial

"Consists of deferred shares of DRDGOLD Limited (the "Company") awarded"

Deferred shares are a class of stock whose economic benefits or certain shareholder rights are delayed or paid later than ordinary shares—for example, dividends may be paid only after other shareholders receive theirs, or voting or redemption rights may be postponed. For investors, that timing difference matters because deferred shares typically offer lower near-term income and different risk, affecting expected returns, priority in payouts, and the share’s market value; think of them like a delayed paycheck compared with a regular salary.

Single Incentive Plan financial

"awarded to the Reporting Person under the Company's Single Incentive Plan"

subject to forfeiture financial

"The deferred shares are subject to forfeiture and vest in five equal"

vesting financial

"and vest in five equal annual installments, with the final installment vesting"

Vesting is the process by which you earn full ownership of something, like company stock or a retirement benefit, over time. It’s like earning the right to keep a gift piece by piece the longer you stay with a company, making sure employees stay committed before they receive all the benefits.

derivative securities financial

"transaction_type": "derivative","

Financial contracts whose value is tied to the price or performance of another asset, such as a stock, bond, commodity, index, or currency; examples include options, futures and swaps. They matter to investors because they let you protect against price swings, bet on future moves or gain larger exposure with less upfront cash—like using a lever or insurance policy on an investment—so they can amplify gains and losses and help manage portfolio risk.

FAQ

What insider transaction did DRD report for its CEO on this Form 4?

DRDGOLD LTD (DRD) reported that its Chief Executive Officer, as the reporting person, received an award of 163,530 deferred shares on August 26, 2026 under the company’s Single Incentive Plan, with no cash price per share stated for the grant.

How many DRD deferred shares does the reporting person hold after this grant?

Following the reported award, the reporting person directly holds a total of 341,218 deferred shares of DRDGOLD LTD, as stated in the post-transaction holdings field of the Form 4.

What are the vesting terms of the 163,530 DRD deferred shares granted?

The 163,530 deferred shares of DRDGOLD LTD vest in five equal annual installments. The final installment vests on August 12, 2031, provided the reporting person continues to serve the company or its subsidiaries through each applicable vesting date.

Are the newly granted DRD deferred shares subject to forfeiture?

Yes. The awarded deferred shares are explicitly described as subject to forfeiture and will only fully vest over time if the reporting person continues service with DRDGOLD LTD or its subsidiaries through each scheduled vesting date.

Was the DRD CEO’s deferred share award a purchase or a compensation grant?

The Form 4 classifies the transaction with code A, described as a grant, award, or other acquisition of derivative securities, indicating it is a compensation-related award rather than a market purchase.

Do the DRD deferred shares relate to ordinary shares of the company?

Yes. The Form 4 specifies that the 163,530 deferred shares are derivative securities with an underlying security of Ordinary Shares of DRDGOLD LTD, in an equal amount of 163,530 underlying shares.

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SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Pretorius Daniel

(Last) (First) (Middle)

CYCAD HOUSE, BUILDING 17, GROUND FLOOR

CNR 14TH AVENUE AND HENDRIK POTGIETER RD

(Street)

WELTEVREDEN PARK 1709

(City) (State) (Zip)

SOUTH AFRICA

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
DRDGOLD LTD [ DRD ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Chief Executive Officer

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/26/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Deferred Shares	$0	08/26/2026		A		163,530		(1)	(1)	Ordinary Shares	163,530	$0	341,218	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Consists of deferred shares of DRDGOLD Limited (the "Company") awarded to the Reporting Person under the Company's Single Incentive Plan on August 12, 2026 and accepted by the Reporting Person on August 26, 2026. The deferred shares are subject to forfeiture and vest in five equal annual installments, with the final installment vesting on August 12, 2031, subject to the Reporting Person's continued service to the Company or its subsidiaries through each applicable vesting date.

Remarks:

	/s/ Daniel Pretorius	08/27/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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