Unless stated otherwise, the terms used herein shall carry the same meaning as those defined in the earlier announcement in relation to the Proposals.

We refer to the earlier announcements dated 24 April 2026, 19 June 2026 and 23 June 2026 in relation to the Proposals.

On behalf of the Board, UOBKH wishes to announce that Bursa Securities had, vide its letter dated 22 July 2026, resolved to approve the listing and quotation of:-

1. up to 146,497,227 new ECA Shares ("Placement Share(s)") to be issued pursuant to the Proposed 20% Private Placement,

    

2. such number of new ECA Shares, representing up to 15% of the total number of issued shares (excluding treasury shares, if any) of the Company that may be allotted and issued at any point in time pursuant to the exercise of the ESOS options during the duration of the Proposed ESOS.

The approval granted by Bursa Securities for the listing and quotation of the Placement Shares is subject to the following conditions:-

1. ECA and UOBKH must fully comply with the relevant provisions under the ACE Market Listing Requirements ("Listing Requirements") pertaining to the implementation of the Proposed 20% Private Placement;

    

2. UOBKH is required to furnish Bursa Securities with details of the placees in accordance with Rule 6.16 of the Listing Requirements as soon as practicable after each tranche of placement and before the listing of the new shares to be issued pursuant to the Proposed 20% Private Placement;

    

3. ECA and UOBKH are required to inform Bursa Securities upon completion of the Proposed 20% Private Placement; and

    

4. ECA is required to furnish Bursa Securities with a written confirmation of its compliance with the terms and conditions of Bursa Securities' approval once the Proposed 20% Private Placement is completed.

This announcement is dated 22 July 2026.