STANBIC — STANBIC IBTC HOLDINGS Disclosures

* Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC announced the commencement of a closed period for trading in its shares starting 01 October 2026, remaining in place until 24 hours after the release of the Third Quarter 2026 Unaudited Financial Statements. * All company insiders are prohibited from trading in the company's shares during this closed period. * A meeting of the Board of Directors is scheduled for Friday, 23 October 2026, at 10:00 am to discuss, among other items, the Third Quarter Unaudited Financial Statements for the period ending 30 September 2026.

* Stanbic IBTC Holdings PLC announced an interim dividend of N4.50 per ordinary share for the period ended 30 June 2026, totaling =N=71,557,961,607, subject to withholding tax and regulatory approval. * Shareholders have the option to elect to receive their interim dividend as new ordinary shares (scrip dividend) instead of cash, with the payment date set for 13 November 2026. * The qualification date to determine eligible shareholders is Thursday, 15 October 2026, and the register of shareholders will be closed from 16 October to 23 October 2026. * The scrip dividend allotment price will be based on the volume weighted average price (VWAP) on the NGX and communicated to shareholders on 23 October 2026, with the election window open until 6 November 2026.