Pursuant to Paragraph 8.23(2)(e) of the Main Market Listing Requirements of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad, APEX wishes to announce the financial assistance provided by APEX’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Apex Equity Capital Sdn. Bhd., a licensed moneylending company, pursuant to its ordinary course of business for the fourth quarter ended 31 December 2024. The details are set out in the attachment below.