Bata Pakistan Notice: Maraka Manufacturing Restructuring and Employee Options (Lahore)

Issuer: Bata Global Pakistan (Bata Pakistan, Lahore). Purpose: Public notice announcing a strategic manufacturing restructuring initiative to relocate and integrate the Maraka Manufacturing Facility with Bata's Batapur manufacturing operations.

Key points:

- Bata Pakistan will provide appropriate support and guidance to affected employees throughout the transition period.

- Employment/transfer opportunities at Batapur factory operations will be offered to Maraka employees where applicable.

- Employees who are not offered employment/transfer to Batapur will be presented with a Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS) option.

- Bata Pakistan will make every effort to minimize inconvenience and ensure fair treatment for all employees, and will manage the transition transparently and in accordance with applicable laws of Pakistan.

- The company reiterates its commitment to responsible implementation and continued support for employees, business partners and the wider community.

For further information, contact Bata Corporate Communications Department.