Clarification of Recent Rating Action by S&P

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Ecobank Nigeria Limited has clarified its financial position following a recent rating action by S&P Global, affirming its commitment to repaying its outstanding senior unsecured notes. The bank successfully tendered 50% of its US$300 million Eurobond in July 2025, funded by its own liquidity, and intends to fully meet all obligations. Its liquidity has since improved due to better operating performance, increased loan repayments, and a more favourable macroeconomic environment, ensuring it has the resources to repay the remaining US$150 million in notes maturing on February 16, 2026.

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24 November 2025

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24 November 2025

EBN FINANCE COMPANY B.V. AND ECOBANK NIGERIA LIMITED - CLARIFICATION OF THE RECENT RATING ACTION BY S&P'S GLOBAL AND COMMITMENT TO BOND REPAYMENT

Ecobank Nigeria Limited (the "Bank"), a wholly owned subsidiary of Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI), acknowledges the recent rating action and commentary issued by S&P Global Ratings regarding the Bank.

In July 2025, the Bank successfully completed a tender offer for 50% of its then-outstanding US$300 million Eurobond, funded entirely from its on-balance-sheet liquidity. As communicated to investors at the time, the Bank's intention remained-and continues to remain-to fully meet all its obligations, including those related to its outstanding senior unsecured notes.

Since the completion of the tender exercise, Ecobank Nigeria's liquidity position has further strengthened, supported by improved operating performance, increased loan repayments and conversions, and a more favourable macroeconomic environment.

Accordingly, and consistent with prior communications to investors, the Bank affirms that it currently has, and expects to continue to have, the resources required to repay in full the outstanding principal and interest on its remaining US$150 million senior unsecured notes maturing on 16 February 2026.

This announcement is made by:

ECOBANK NIGERIA LIMITED
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EBN FINANCE COMPANY B.V.

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