The terms used herein, unless the context otherwise stated, bear the same meaning as those defined in the earlier announcement dated 25 August 2025 in relation to Company's non-compliance with the public shareholding spread requirement pursuant to Paragraph 8.02(1) of the Listing Requirements.

We refer to the earlier announcements dated 25 August 2025, 23 September 2025, 28 November 2025, 28 January 2026 and 23 February 2026 in relation to the Company's non-compliance with the Public Spread Requirement pursuant to Paragraph 8.02(1) of the Listing Requirements.  

The Board wishes to announce that based on the record of depositors of Kim Hin as at 26 February 2026, the public shareholding spread of Kim Hin stood at 23.64%. Accordingly, Kim Hin does not comply with the Public Spread Requirement.

Notwithstanding the above, Bursa Securities had vide its letter dated 23 February 2026 granted the Company an extension of time of six (6) months until 13 August 2026 to comply with the Public Spread Requirement.

As at the date of this announcement, the Company has yet to formulate any rectification plan to address the shortfall in the Public Spread Requirement. The Company will make the necessary announcements in relation to the status of its effort to comply with the Public Spread Requirement.

This announcement is dated 27 February 2026.