Director/PDMR Shareholding

JSC Halyk Bank

01 April 2026

 

Notification and public disclosure of transactions by persons discharging managerial responsibilities and persons closely associated with them

April 1, 2026

On March 20, 2026, based on the terms and conditions set forth in the Extraordinary General Shareholders' Meeting dated December 9, 2024, option agreements containing individual terms and conditions regarding the number of allotted shares and vesting periods were concluded with the LTIP participants. Under the option agreements, the Bank may revoke the option and alter the number of shares to be allocated. In addition, all shares allocated under the LTIP are subject to an aggregate lock-up period of 3 years from the date that any number of shares are first credited to the PDMR's account. Each relevant LTIP participant pays a nominal premium in a de minimis amount in consideration of receiving the option.

DISCLOSURE ON GRANTING THE OPTIONS

Notification and public disclosure of transactions by persons discharging managerial responsibilities and persons closely associated with them. 

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	Arman Dunayev
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position/status	Chairman of the Board of Directors, Independent Director
b)	Initial notification /Amendment	Initial notification
3	Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a)	Name	JSC Halyk Bank
b)	LEI	213800NYDTVQM4SDUD67
4	Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument Identification code	Common share of JSC Halyk Bank Identification code (ISIN) for common share: KZ000A0LE0S4
b)	Nature of the transaction	Granting of options under an LTIP program
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price(s) Volume(s) Nil 2,359,030
d)	Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price	N/A
e)	Date of the transaction	March, 20, 2026
f)	Place of the transaction	Almaty, Kazakhstan, off market

The provided numbers of shares under the options are for three years, and certain limitations apply including certainty that the person would receive shares under the LTIP in case he would not meet certain requirements.

There will be an aggregate lock-up period of three years from the date that any number of shares are first credited to the PDMR's account. The ordinary shares, which are the subject of the option will be credited to accounts of the relevant PDMRs during that three years period and will not be accessible or tradable by a PDMR until the end of that period.

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	Umut Shayakhmetova
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position/status	Member of the Board of Directors, CEO
b)	Initial notification /Amendment	Initial notification
3	Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a)	Name	JSC Halyk Bank
b)	LEI	213800NYDTVQM4SDUD67
4	Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument  Identification code	Common share of JSC Halyk Bank Identification code (ISIN) for common share: KZ000A0LE0S4
b)	Nature of the transaction	Granting of options under an LTIP program
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price(s) Volume(s) Nil 4,718,059
d)	Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price	N/A
e)	Date of the transaction	March, 20, 2026
f)	Place of the transaction	Almaty, Kazakhstan, off market

The provided numbers of shares under the options are for three years, and certain limitations apply including certainty that the person would receive shares under the LTIP in case she would not meet certain requirements.

There will be an aggregate lock-up period of three years from the date that any number of shares are first credited to the PDMR's account. The ordinary shares, which are the subject of the option will be credited to accounts of the relevant PDMRs during that three years period and will not be accessible or tradable by a PDMR until the end of that period.

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	Dauren Sartayev
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position/status	First Deputy CEO
b)	Initial notification /Amendment	Initial notification
3	Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a)	Name	JSC Halyk Bank
b)	LEI	213800NYDTVQM4SDUD67
4	Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument  Identification code	Common share of JSC Halyk Bank Identification code (ISIN) for common share: KZ000A0LE0S4
b)	Nature of the transaction	Granting of options under an LTIP program
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price(s) Volume(s) Nil 450,000
d)	Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price	N/A
e)	Date of the transaction	March, 20, 2026
f)	Place of the transaction	Almaty, Kazakhstan, off market

The provided numbers of shares under the options are for three years, and certain limitations apply including certainty that the person would receive shares under the LTIP in case he would not meet certain requirements.

There will be an aggregate lock-up period of three years from the date that any number of shares are first credited to the PDMR's account. The ordinary shares, which are the subject of the option will be credited to accounts of the relevant PDMRs during that three years period and will not be accessible or tradable by a PDMR until the end of that period.

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	Murat Koshenov
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position/status	Deputy CEO
b)	Initial notification /Amendment	Initial notification
3	Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a)	Name	JSC Halyk Bank
b)	LEI	213800NYDTVQM4SDUD67
4	Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument  Identification code	Common share of JSC Halyk Bank Identification code (ISIN) for common share: KZ000A0LE0S4
b)	Nature of the transaction	Granting of options under an LTIP program
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price(s) Volume(s) Nil 600,000
d)	Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price	N/A
e)	Date of the transaction	March, 20, 2026
f)	Place of the transaction	Almaty, Kazakhstan, off of market

The provided numbers of shares under the options are for three years, and certain limitations apply including certainty that the person would receive shares under the LTIP in case he would not meet certain requirements.

There will be an aggregate lock-up period of three years from the date that any number of shares are first credited to the PDMR's account. The ordinary shares, which are the subject of the option will be credited to accounts of the relevant PDMRs during that three years period and will not be accessible or tradable by a PDMR until the end of that period.

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	Olga Vuros
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position/status	Deputy CEO
b)	Initial notification /Amendment	Initial notification
3	Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a)	Name	JSC Halyk Bank
b)	LEI	213800NYDTVQM4SDUD67
4	Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument  Identification code	Common share of JSC Halyk Bank Identification code (ISIN) for common share: KZ000A0LE0S4
b)	Nature of the transaction	Granting of options under an LTIP program
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price(s) Volume(s) Nil 300,000
d)	Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price	N/A
e)	Date of the transaction	March, 20, 2026
f)	Place of the transaction	Almaty, Kazakhstan, off market

The provided numbers of shares under the options are for three years, and certain limitations apply including certainty that the person would receive shares under the LTIP in case she would not meet certain requirements.

There will be an aggregate lock-up period of three years from the date that any number of shares are first credited to the PDMR's account. The ordinary shares, which are the subject of the option will be credited to accounts of the relevant PDMRs during that three years period and will not be accessible or tradable by a PDMR until the end of that period.

1	Details of the person discharging managerial responsibilities / person closely associated
a)	Name	Viktor Skryl
2	Reason for the notification
a)	Position/status	Strategy Director
b)	Initial notification /Amendment	Initial notification
3	Details of the issuer, emission allowance market participant, auction platform, auctioneer or auction monitor
a)	Name	JSC Halyk Bank
b)	LEI	213800NYDTVQM4SDUD67
4	Details of the transaction(s): section to be repeated for (i) each type of instrument; (ii) each type of transaction; (iii) each date; and (iv) each place where transactions have been conducted
a)	Description of the financial instrument, type of instrument  Identification code	Common share of JSC Halyk Bank Identification code (ISIN) for common share: KZ000A0LE0S4
b)	Nature of the transaction	Granting of options under an LTIP program
c)	Price(s) and volume(s)	Price(s) Volume(s) Nil 150,000
d)	Aggregated information - Aggregated volume - Price	N/A
e)	Date of the transaction	March, 20, 2026
f)	Place of the transaction	Almaty, Kazakhstan, off market

The provided numbers of shares under the options are for three years, and certain limitations apply including certainty that the person would receive shares under the LTIP in case he would not meet certain requirements.

There will be an aggregate lock-up period of three years from the date that any number of shares are first credited to the PDMR's account. The ordinary shares, which are the subject of the option will be credited to accounts of the relevant PDMRs during that three years period and will not be accessible or tradable by a PDMR until the end of that period.

About Halyk Bank

Halyk Bank is the leading financial services group in Kazakhstan, with a diversified presence across retail, SME, and corporate banking, as well as insurance, leasing, brokerage, asset management and lifestyle services. Halyk Bank has been listed on the Kazakhstan Stock Exchange since 1998, the London Stock Exchange since 2006, and the Astana International Exchange since 2019.

As of 31 December 2025, Halyk Bank had total assets amounting to KZT 20,908bn, making it the largest lender in Kazakhstan. The Bank boasts the country's one of the largest customer base and the most extensive branch network, with 531 branches and service outlets across nationwide. Additionally, the Bank operates in Georgia and Uzbekistan.

For more information on Halyk Bank, please visit https://www.halykbank.com

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Halyk Bank
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Rustam Telish	[phone] [e-mail]
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