ForteBank Joint Stock Company (hereinafter referred to as the “Bank”) with its executive board (Management Board) located at the address: 8/1, Dostyk str., Yessil district, Astana city, Z05P1P0/010017, the Republic of Kazakhstan, hereby notifies its shareholders of the convening of the Annual General Meeting of shareholders of the Bank (hereinafter the “Meeting”), initiated by the Board of Directors of the Bank (Minutes of meeting No. 10 dated March 18, 2026) pursuant to Article 35.1, 35.2, Article 37.1, 37.3.3 and Article 41 of the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan “On Joint Stock Companies” (hereinafter the Law “On Joint Stock Companies”).
The Meeting will be held on April 20, 2026, at 10.00 a.m. (Astana time), at the following address: “Astana” Conference Room, 8th floor, 8/1, Dostyk str., Astana city.
The participants shall be registered on April 20, 2026, from 09.00 a.m. to 09.45 a.m. (Astana time) at the venue of the Meeting.
The register of the Bank shareholders eligible to participate at the Meeting will be compiled as at 00.00 a.m. (Astana time) on March 27, 2026.
In the absence of a quorum, the adjourned Meeting will be held on April 21, 2026, at 10.00 a.m. (Astana time) at the same address and with the same agenda. The participants of the adjourned Meeting will be registered on April 21, 2026, from 09.00 a.m. to 09.45 a.m. (Astana time) at the venue of the Meeting.
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Agenda of the Meeting 
1.	On the Approval of the Bank’s audited annual financial statements for 2025.
2.	On the Approval of the procedure for distribution of the Bank’s net income for 2025, on the amount of the dividend per common share of the Bank.
3.	On the Report of the Board of Directors of the Bank for the past financial year.
4.	On the appeals of shareholders to the actions of the Bank and its officials, and the results of consideration thereof.
5.	On the amount and structure of remuneration of members of the Board of Directors and the Management Board of the Bank in 2025.
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The agenda of the Meeting is subject to amendments and/or supplements as stipulated by the law.
Pursuant to Article 44.4 of the Law “On Joint Stock Companies”, the materials on issues of the agenda of the meeting shall have been prepared and will be available for familiarization by shareholders not later than 10 days prior to the date of the Meeting at the location of the Management Board of the Bank.
Upon request of a shareholder of the Bank, the materials on issues of the agenda of the Meeting shall be sent thereto within three business days from the day of the request receipt, provided that the costs for making copies of documents and delivery of documents shall be borne by the shareholder.
For more information on the Meeting, please contact: +7 (7172) 59 99 99, extension 10200.
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We hereby offer the shareholders of the Bank to get acquainted with the following procedure for the Meeting.
In accordance with article 17.5 of the Republic of Kazakhstan Law “On Banks and Banking Activities in the Republic of Kazakhstan”, legal entities incorporated in offshore zones the list whereof is established by the competent authority (see: resolution of the Management Board of the Agency of the Republic of Kazakhstan for regulation and development of financial market dated February 24, 2020, № 8 On establishing a list of offshore zones for the purposes of banking and insurance business, operation of the professional participants of stock market and other licensable types of activity on the stock market, business of the joint stock investment funds and business of organizations performing micro-financial activities), shall not be able to directly or indirectly own and (or) use, and (or) dispose the voting shares of the Republic of Kazakhstan banks.
Pursuant to para. 5-1 of the said article, the shareholder participating in the general meeting of shareholders shall submit a statement which indicates the compliance with Clause 5 of the present article by its shareholders (participants), in case the bank has no information on country of residence of such shareholders (participants). 
A shareholder who has not submitted the above stated statement is not allowed to participate in the general meeting of shareholders. 
In this regard, at registration, participants of the Meeting shall submit documents confirming their eligibility to participate in the Meeting and vote on issues considered at the Meeting.
The shareholders (representatives thereof) who arrived shall be registered before opening of the Meeting. Each shareholder is required to have his (her) identity document. A representative of the shareholder must submit a power of attorney confirming the authority thereof to participate and vote at the Meeting, or a document confirming the right to act without the power of attorney on behalf of a shareholder and represent the interests of such shareholder.
A shareholder (representative of a shareholder) arrived to take part in the Meeting held in-person is to be registered.
A shareholder (representative of a shareholder) who has not been registered shall not be counted in determining the quorum and shall not be entitled to vote.
The Meeting opens at the announced time if a quorum is present.
The Meeting shall hold elections of the chairperson and the secretary of the meeting, determines the form of voting – open or secret (by poll).
In accordance with Article 50.1 of the Law “On Joint Stock Companies”, voting on the agenda of the annual general meeting of shareholders is carried out under the principle of “one share – one vote”, except for providing each person eligible to vote at an annual general meeting of shareholders with one vote on the procedural issues of holding the general meeting of shareholders.
The Chairperson shall not be entitled to interfere with the speeches of those eligible to participate in the discussion of the agenda issue, except for cases when such speeches result in violation of the rules of the meeting or when the dispute on this issue is over.
The meeting shall be entitled to take a decision on suspension of its work and on extension of the period of work, including postponing consideration of certain issues on the agenda of the general meeting of shareholders to the following day.
The meeting may be declared closed only after consideration of all the issues of the agenda and adoption of resolutions thereon.
In accordance with Article 52.1 of the Law “On Joint Stock Companies”, the minutes of the general meeting of shareholders shall be drawn up and signed within three business days after the closing of the general meeting of the shareholders.
The Meeting shall be held in accordance with Articles 35-37, 39-48, 50-52 of the Law “On Joint Stock Companies”, Articles 17.5 and 17.5-1 of the Law “On Banks and Banking Activities”, and Article 15 of the Bank Charter.
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We invite the shareholders of the Bank to participate in the Annual General Meeting of shareholders of the Bank.


The Annual General Meeting of Shareholders’ of ForteBank Joint Stock Company will be held on April 20, 2026.

ForteBank Joint Stock Company (hereinafter referred to as the “Bank”) with its executive board (Management Board) located at the address: 8/1, Dostyk str., Yessil district, Astana city,
Z05P1P0/010017, the Republic of Kazakhstan, in accordance with the resolution of the Board of Directors of the Bank (Minutes of absentee vote No.2 dated January 23rd, 2026), hereby notifies its shareholders of cancellation of the Extraordinary General Meeting of shareholders of the Bank, which was scheduled for 10.00 a.m. on February 26th, 2026.


On Cancellation of the Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders of ForteBank JSC scheduled for February 26, 2026.

JSC ForteBank announces the completion of the acquisition of 100% of the shares of JSC Home Credit Bank (Subsidiary of JSC ForteBank). ForteBank’s stake in Home Credit Bank has increased from 75% to 100%, making ForteBank the sole shareholder of Home Credit Bank.
The transaction was first announced on June 27, 2025, when JSC ForteBank reported reaching a principal agreement with the shareholders of JSC Home Credit Bank (Kazakhstan) to acquire 100% of the bank’s shares.
“The completion of the Home Credit Bank acquisition is an important milestone in the implementation of our long-term strategy. We are strengthening our market positions, enhancing the Bank’s resilience, and creating new potential for sustainable growth in the interests of our clients,” said Talgat Kuanyshev, Chairman of the Management Board of JSC ForteBank. “By combining the expertise of the two banks, we will expand our product offering and further strengthen our focus on service quality and reliability.”
Home Credit Bank continues to fully meet all its obligations to clients. All agreements and services remain in force. For clients of both ForteBank and Home Credit Bank, service conditions and the operation of all channels remain unchanged: branches, call centers, and digital services continue to operate as usual.
About ForteBank
JSC ForteBank is one of Kazakhstan’s leading banks, providing a full range of services to retail, SME, and corporate clients. The Bank consistently pursues a strategy of sustainable growth, develops digital services, and supports key sectors of the economy.
About Home Credit Bank
JSC Home Credit Bank (Subsidiary of JSC ForteBank) is a bank with strong expertise in retail lending and services for individuals, focused on simple and accessible solutions for mass-market customers and the development of partner programs with retail and service companies.


ForteBank Completes Acquisition of 100% of Home Credit Bank Shares

ForteBank, JSC (hereinafter – Bank), with the location of its executive body (the Management Board) at the address: 8/1, Dostyk str., Yessil district, Astana city, Z05P1P0/010017, the Republic of Kazakhstan, hereby announces the voting results at the Extraordinary General Meeting of the Bank Shareholders (hereinafter the "Meeting") held on December 29, 2025, from 10.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. by Astana time, at the following address: "Astana" Conference Room, 8th floor, 8/1, Dostyk str., Astana city, Z05P1P0/010017, the Republic of Kazakhstan. 

In accordance with the approved agenda, the following issue was considered at the Meeting, and the following resolution was passed based on the voting results. 

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**Regarding item 1 of the agenda "On determining an auditing organization to perform the audit and review of the financial statements of ForteBank JSC in 2026–2028 and for 2026–2028" **

KPMG Audit LLP is to be designated as the audit organization conducting audit and review of the financial statements of the Bank in 2026–2028 and for 2026–2028. 

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*The use or citation of information contained in this press release is permitted only with mandatory attribution of the source and prior approval from ForteBank (press@fortebank.com).*

On voting results at the Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders of ForteBank JSC

ForteBank, Joint Stock Company (hereinafter referred to as the “Bank”) with the executive board (Management Board) located at: 8/1, Dostyk str., Yessil district, Astana city, Z05P1P0/010017, the Republic of Kazakhstan, hereby notifies its shareholders that it will be holding the Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders (hereinafter the “Meeting”) convened at the initiative of the Board of Directors of the Bank (Minutes of absentee voting dated November 28th, 2025, No. 48(h)) on the basis of Article 37.2.1, Article 37.3.3), Article 41 and Article 36.1.6) of the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan “On Joint Stock Companies” (hereinafter the Law “On Joint Stock Companies”).
The Meeting will be held on December 29th, 2025, at 10.00 a.m. (Astana time) at the following address: 8/1, Dostyk str., Astana city, 8th floor, “Astana” Conference Room.
The participants shall be registered on December 29th, 2025, from 09.00 a.m. to 09.45 a.m. (Astana time) at the venue of the Meeting.
The register of the Bank shareholders eligible to participate in the Meeting will be compiled as at 00.00 a.m. (Astana time) on December 03rd, 2025.
In the absence of a quorum, the adjourned Meeting will be held on December 30th, 2025, at 10.00 a.m. (Astana time) at the same address and with the same agenda. The participants of the adjourned Meeting will be registered on December 30th, 2025, from 09.00 a.m. to 09.45 a.m. (Astana time) at the venue of the Meeting.
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Agenda of the Meeting
1.	On determining an auditing organization to perform the audit and review of the financial statements of ForteBank JSC in 2026–2028 and for 2026–2028.
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The agenda of the Meeting may be amended and/or supplemented as stipulated by the law.
Pursuant to Article 44.4 of the Law “On Joint Stock Companies”, the Agenda materials shall be prepared and will be available for review by the shareholders not later than 10 days before the date of the General Meeting of Shareholders at the location of the Management Board of the Bank.
Upon request of a shareholder of the Bank, the Agenda materials shall be sent thereto within three business days from the day of receipt of the request, provided that the costs for making copies of documents and delivery of documents shall be borne by the shareholder.
For more information on the Meeting holding, please contact: +7 (7172) 59 99 99, extension 10200.
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Hereby we offer the shareholders of the Bank to get acquainted with the following procedure for the Meeting holding.
In accordance with Article 17.5 of the Law of the Republic of Kazakhstan “On Banks and Banking Activities in the Republic of Kazakhstan”, legal entities incorporated in offshore zones the list whereof is established by the authorized body (see: decree of the Management Board of the Agency of the Republic of Kazakhstan for Regulation and Development of the Financial Market dated February 24, 2020 № 8 On Establishing the List of Offshore Zones for the Purposes of Banking and Insurance Activities, Activities of the Professional Participants of the Securities Markets and Other Licensed Types of Activities on the Securities Markets, Activities of the Joint Stock Investment Funds and Activities of the Organizations Conducting Micro-financial Activities), shall not be able to directly or indirectly own and (or) use, and (or) dispose the voting shares of the resident banks of the Republic of Kazakhstan. 
According to Clause 5-1 of the said article, the shareholder participating in the General Meeting of Shareholders shall submit a statement which indicates the compliance with Clause 5 of the said article by its shareholders (participants), in case the bank has no information on country of residence of such shareholders (participants). 
A shareholder who has not submitted the above stated statement is not allowed to participate in the General Meeting of Shareholders. 
In this regard, participants of the Meeting shall submit documents at the registration, thus confirming their eligibility to participate in the Meeting and to vote on issues considered at the Meeting.
The shareholders (representatives thereof) arrived shall be registered before the opening of the Meeting. It is required to have an identity document. A representative of the shareholder must submit a power of attorney confirming the authority thereof to participate and vote at the Meeting, or a document confirming the eligibility to act on behalf of the shareholder or represent interests thereof without a power of attorney.
A shareholder (representative of a shareholder) who has not been registered shall not be counted in determining the quorum and shall not be entitled to vote.
The Meeting starts at the announced time if a quorum is present.
The Meeting shall hold elections of the Chairperson and the Secretary of the Meeting, determine the form of voting – open or secret (by poll).
In accordance with Article 50.1 of the Law “On Joint Stock Companies”, voting on the agenda of the Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders shall be carried out under the principle of “one share – one vote”, except for providing each person entitled to vote at the Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders with one vote regarding the procedural matters related to holding the General Meeting of Shareholders.
The Chairperson shall not be entitled to interfere with the speeches of those eligible to participate in the discussion of the agenda issue, except for cases when such speeches result in violation of the rules of the Meeting or when the dispute on this issue is over.
The Meeting shall be entitled to adopt a resolution on suspension of its work and on extension of the period of work, including postponement of consideration of certain issues of the agenda of the general meeting of shareholders to the following day.
The Meeting may be declared to be closed only after consideration of all issues of the agenda and adoption of resolutions thereon.
In accordance with Article 52.1 of the Law “On Joint Stock Companies”, the minutes of the Meeting shall be drawn up and signed within three business days after the closing of the Meeting.
The Meeting shall be held in accordance with Articles 35-37, 39-48 and 50-52 of the Law “On Joint Stock Companies”, Articles 17.5 and 17.5-1 of the Law “On Banks and Banking Activities”, and Article 15 of the Bank Charter.
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We look forward to welcoming the shareholders of the Bank to participate in the Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders of the Bank.



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