Extension of the Initial Public Offer (IPO) period

Continental Holdings Plc wishes to inform prospective investors that it has been granted approval by the Malawi Stock Exchange (MSE) to extend the closing date of its Initial Public Offering (IPO) from 20th July 2026 to 27th July 2026. Consequently, the Company’s shares will now be listed on the Malawi Stock Exchange on 10 August 2026, instead of 3 August 2026.

The extension provides prospective investors with additional time to review the investment opportunity and submit their applications.

The revised key dates are as follows:

Event Revised date
Offer closes Monday, 27 July 2026
Publication of offer results Monday, 3 August 2026
Refunds and dispatch of documents of title Thursday, 6 August 2026
Uploading of all securities into the Central Securities Depository (CSD) Friday, 7 August 2026
Listing on the Malawi Stock Exchange Monday, 10 August 2026

Applications already submitted remain valid and require no further action. Prospective investors are encouraged to submit their applications before the revised closing date.

Application forms and the Prospectus remain available through the sponsoring broker, receiving banks, licensed stockbrokers and transfer secretaries.

By order of the Board of the Company
Arthur Alick Msowoya
Company Secretary

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