Decision of the Board of AB Akola Group on the Acquisition of own shares

Core Viewpoint - AB Akola Group has decided to repurchase its own shares, reflecting management's confidence in the company's long-term value and strategy [4]. Group 1: Share Buyback Details - The share buyback period is set from 16 March 2026 to 20 March 2026 [2]. - A maximum of 500,000 shares will be acquired, with possible purchase prices of 1.75 EUR, 1.78 EUR, or 1.81 EUR per share [2]. - The total maximum purchase amount for the buyback is EUR 905,000 [2]. Group 2: Auction and Allocation Process - The auction will follow an "Open" type, with order submissions allowed from 10:00 to 16:00 EET on each auction day, and until 15:30 EET on the final auction day [2]. - If the supply of shares exceeds the number of shares to be acquired, priority will be given to bidders with lower bid prices, and proportional allocation will occur if multiple sellers offer the same price [3]. Group 3: Execution and Settlement - The execution time for the buyback is scheduled for 20 March 2026 at 15:45 EET, with settlement of acquired shares on 24 March 2026 [4]. Group 4: Management's Perspective - The share buyback is viewed as a strategic capital allocation decision, indicating that management believes the current share price does not reflect the company's long-term value creation potential [4].