We refer to the earlier announcements in relation to the Proposed Merger. Unless otherwise stated, the terms used herein shall have the same meanings as defined in the said announcements in relation to the Proposed Merger.

On behalf of the Board, RHB Investment Bank and AmInvestment Bank wish to announce that the final condition precedent under the SPA, being the approval of the shareholders of MBSB for the Proposed Acquisition, has been fulfilled on 23 January 2018. Accordingly, the SPA has become unconditional on 23 January 2018.

This Announcement is dated 24 January 2018.