Askari Bank — Book Closure Notice for Second Interim Cash Dividend (Year ended 2026)

Issuer: Askari Bank Limited (via CDC Investor Services).

Purpose: Book closure for entitlement to the second interim cash dividend (D-27) for the year ended 31 December 2026.

Record / Book Closure Date: Shareholders recorded in the CDC sub-accounts as of 2026-12-31 will be eligible for the dividend entitlement.

Action required from shareholders:

- Ensure your CDC account details are complete and up to date, including valid CNIC/NTN, bank account number, and IBAN, to receive cash dividend payments electronically.

- Submit any required documentation (e.g., CNIC copy, updated bank details) to your Participant/Investor Account Services (CDC) or through the relevant CDC forms so that the information reflects in CDC records before the book closure date.

- Holders of physical shares should coordinate with their broker/participant or CDC to regularize their holdings as instructed by CDC regulations.

Contacts and further information:

- CDC Investor Services: Phone: 0800-23275; (92-42) 36302601-66; (92-42) 36300072.
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: www.cdcsrsl.com

Notes: Follow CDC/Askari Bank instructions to avoid delays in dividend payment. For specific queries, shareholders should contact CDC Investor Services or their broker/CDC participant.