07:00 London, 09:00 Helsinki, 24 October 2025 - Afarak Group SE (“Afarak” or “the Company”) (LSE: AFRK, NASDAQ: AFAGR) Correction: Production report Q3 2025 Correction: Mining and Processing tonnages were reported in the wrong categories in the previous production report. Afarak Group continued to show increased output in the specialty segment with a 28.3% higher production compared to the same period 2024. The South African Mining activity is naturally reduced, due to the sale of the Zeerust mine during th ...

Core Insights - Afarak Group reported a 51.4% decrease in overall production for Q3 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, primarily due to reduced mining activity in South Africa following the sale of the Zeerust mine [3][8]. Production Summary - Specialty segment production increased by 23% compared to Q3 2024, with Specialty Alloys production rising by 28.3% year-on-year [2][4]. - Processing volumes saw a 24.4% increase in Q3 2025 compared to the same quarter of the previous year [4]. - Mining activity in South Africa dropped significantly by 67.9% year-on-year, while Turkish mining activity increased by 41.3% over the same period [8]. Demand and Price Trends - Demand for Chrome Ore remains strong in China, with major South African ferro-chrome producers reducing production, leading to higher ore exports and increased ferro-chrome production in China [5]. - Cr Ore prices in China improved during Q3 2025, and world market prices for both high and low carbon ferrochrome are gradually recovering [6]. Challenges and Opportunities - The weakening of the US dollar is impacting the bottom line for chrome products, which are traded as US dollar commodities [6]. - Discussions regarding a possible export quota for Chrome Ore from South Africa have recently resumed, indicating potential regulatory changes [6].

Core Points - Afarak Group SE has executed a resolution to reduce its share premium reserve by EUR 25,223,189.79, resulting in a balance of zero in the share premium reserve on its balance sheet [1][2] - The reduced amount has been transferred to the reserve for invested unrestricted equity, and this reduction did not affect the number of shares in the company [2] Company Overview - Afarak Group is a specialist alloy producer focused on sustainable growth, operating a Speciality Alloys business in southern Europe and a FerroAlloys business in South Africa [3] - The company is listed on NASDAQ Helsinki and the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange [3]

Core Insights - Afarak Group's production in Q1 2025 increased by 15.2% compared to the same period last year [2][3] Production Summary - Speciality Alloys production reached 26,961 metric tons (mt) in Q1 2025, up from 23,411 mt in Q1 2024, reflecting a 15.2% increase [3] - Processing volumes increased by 7.4%, with Q1 2025 figures at 7,411 mt compared to 6,901 mt in Q1 2024 [4][3] - Mining production saw an overall increase of 18.4% in Turkish mines, with Q1 2025 production at 19,550 mt compared to 16,510 mt in Q1 2024 [3][7] - However, South African mining activity dropped significantly by 26.8%, with Q1 2025 production at 51,413 mt compared to 70,278 mt in Q1 2024, attributed to heavy rainfall affecting operations [3][7]