THE UNITE GROUP PLC Annual Report and Accounts 2025 82 BOARD STATEMENTS continued Compliance with the Code The Company’s disclosures on its application of the principles of the Code can be found in the table below: Board leadership and Company purpose A. Long-term sustainable success and contribution B. Purpose, values and culture C. Board decisions and outcomes D. Engagement with shareholders and stakeholders E. Workforce policies and practices Page Pages 10 and 90 Pages 83 - 86 Pages 86 and 90 Pages 90 - 92 Pages 10 and 86 Division of responsibilities F. Board leadership G. Board composition and responsibilities H. Role and commitment of Non-Executive Directors I. Board effectiveness Page Pages 83 and 87 Pages 88 and 89 Pages 88 and 89 Page 99 Composition, succession and evaluation J. Board appointments, succession plans and diversity K. Board experience, skills and knowledge L. Board evaluation Page Pages 100 - 102 Pages 76 and 88 Page 99 Audit, risk and internal control M. Internal and external audit – independence and effectiveness N. Fair, balanced and understandable O. Risk management and internal controls framework Page Pages 106 and 107 Page 105 Pages 52 and 106 Remuneration P. Remuneration policies and practices – long-term strategy and success Q. Development of policy on remuneration R. Judgement and discretion Page Pages 113 - 131 Pages 115 and 129 Pages 113 GOVERNANCE