With reference to the abovementioned subject, and the CMA regulations issued on November 9, 2015, book number ten”disclosure and transparency” on the disclosure of material information.

Please note that National Investments Company has concluded a purchase transaction in an unlisted company for a total amount of KD 525 thousand. Accordingly, the overall ownership of National Investments Company and its subsidiaries is 22.09%, noting that the investment will be classified as an associate company.

The impact of the material information on the financial position will be disclosed at a later stage.