The Saudi Paper Manufacturing Company’s announcement of the latest developments of the Saudi Paper Manufacturing Company’s (previous) announcement of fundamental developments in one of the companies in which it owns 26% of the capital.

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Introduction	With reference to the announcement of the Saudi Paper Manufacturing Company on the Tadawul website on 02-18-1446 AH corresponding to 08-22-2024 AD regarding material developments in one of the companies in which it owns 26% of its capital share amounting to 80 million riyals, that East Gas Company submitted a request on 02-17-1446 AH corresponding to 08-21-2024 AD

The Capital Market Authority has requested initial approval for the private listing of 20% of its capital on the parallel market "Nomu", in preparation for the company's subsequent listing on the Nomu market after completing the required approvals from the Capital Market Authority

The Saudi Paper Manufacturing Company announces that it has received a notification from East Gas Company on 01/06/2025 AD stating that its Board of Directors has issued a decision to postpone the company’s listing on the parallel market (Nomu) for several reasons, including:

1- Completing the company's strategic plan and planning its implementation.

2- Timing the listing or private placement in the current market situation.

3- Studying other options available to ensure the successful listing process.

The company is committed to notifying its shareholders of any new developments in a timely manner. Previous Announcement The Saudi Paper Manufacturing Company’s announcement of the latest developments of the Saudi Paper Manufacturing Company’s (previous) announcement of fundamental developments in one of the companies in which it owns 26% of the capital. Date of Previous Announcement on Saudi Exchange’s Website 2024-08-22 Corresponding to 1446-02-18 Hyperlink to the Previous Announcement on the Saudi Exchange Website Click Here Latest Developments Of The Announced Event The Saudi Paper Manufacturing Company announces that it has received a notification from East Gas Company stating that its Board of Directors has decided to postpone the company's listing on the parallel market (Nomu) for several reasons, including:

1. Completion of the company's strategic plan project and planning for its implementation.

2. Timing of the listing or private placement in the current market situation.

3. Study of other options available to ensure the successful listing process. Reasons For The Delay on The Date of The Event Previously Announced Not applicable The costs associated with the event, and if they have changed or not with indication of the reasons. Not applicable Delay consequences on the Company’s financial results Not applicable Additional Information Any procedures and any fundamental developments will be announced later in due course.

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