Estithmar Holding Q.P.S.C. - Clarificatory Disclosure Regarding Media Reports on a Potential Acquisition Outside the State of Qatar

With reference to recent reports circulated in certain media outlets and on social media regarding Estithmar Holding Q.P.S.C. acquiring a stake in a bank outside the State of Qatar, the Company would like to clarify the following: The Company confirms that it is currently engaged in preliminary and non-binding discussions and negotiations in relation to a potential transaction outside the State of Qatar. To date, these discussions have not resulted in the execution of any formal contract or binding agreement and remain at the stage of negotiation and evaluation. The Company further confirms that no purchase agreement has been concluded and no binding contract has been executed in this regard as of the date of this disclosure. The Company will disclose to the market immediately upon reaching a formal agreement and executing any binding contract, in line with its commitment to transparency and in compliance with the applicable laws, regulations, and decisions issued by the Qatar Financial Markets Authority and Qatar Stock Exchange, and in accordance with all applicable disclosure and transparency requirements.