THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF RCI BANQUE S.A. HAS APPROVED THE APPOINTMENT OF PATRICK CLAUDE AS CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF RCI BANQUE S.A.

Core Points - The Board of Directors of RCI Banque S.A. has appointed Patrick Claude as the new Chairman of the Board, succeeding Gianluca De Ficchy [1][2] - The appointment is subject to approval by the European Central Bank and takes effect immediately [2] - Patrick Claude has a strong background in finance, having held various positions at Rothschild and Barclays, and has been with RCI Banque since 1996 [2][3] Company Background - RCI Banque S.A. is a French bank specializing in automotive financing and services, primarily for the Renault Group, as well as Nissan and Mitsubishi in several countries [5] - Mobilize Financial Services, a subsidiary of Renault Group, operates under RCI Banque and focuses on creating innovative financial services for sustainable mobility [5] - As of June 2025, Mobilize Financial Services had average earning assets of €58.9 billion and pre-tax income of €607 million [5] Leadership Experience - Patrick Claude has been a board member and part of the Risk Committee since September 2021, and a member of the Accounts and Audit Committee since February 2023 [4] - Prior to his appointment as Chairman, he served as VP of Group Financial Services at Renault and held multiple senior roles within RCI Banque from 2014 to 2021 [3][4]