Appointment of Corporate Broker

The “National Investment Fund of the Republic of Uzbekistan”

Appointment of Corporate Broker

London and Tashkent, 11 September 2026 – The “National Investment Fund of the Republic of Uzbekistan” JSC (“UzNIF” or the “Company”) (LSE: UZNF, UZ20; RSE “Toshkent”: UZNF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jefferies International Limited as the Company’s corporate broker in relation to its GDRs admitted to trading on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange, effective 10 September 2026.

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About UzNIF

The “National Investment Fund of the Republic of Uzbekistan” JSC (“UzNIF”) was established pursuant to Presidential Decree RP-303 dated 27 August 2024 as part of Uzbekistan’s economic reform programme, with a mandate to support the development of the country’s capital markets, attract international investment and enhance the value of state-owned enterprises. UzNIF’s investment objective is to maximise shareholder returns and net asset value per share through active ownership, improved governance, and disciplined capital allocation. Its diversified portfolio comprises equity stakes ranging from 25% to 40% in 13 state-owned enterprises across sectors including transport, financial services, energy, utilities and telecommunications.

UzNIF is listed on the London Stock Exchange and the Republican Stock Exchange “Toshkent”. FE “Franklin Templeton Asset Management” LLC, a Tashkent-based wholly owned indirect subsidiary of Franklin Resources, Inc., acts as trustee and fund manager of UzNIF.