(For consistency purposes, the abbreviations and definitions used throughout this announcement shall have the same meanings as those previously defined in the announcement dated 4 May 2026 in relation to the offer).

Reference is made to the Company's announcement dated 4 May 2026 in relation to the Offer.

In accordance with Paragraph 3.06 of the Rules on Take-overs, Mergers and Compulsory Acquisitions issued by the Securities Commission Malaysia, the Board of Directors of Maxim Global (save for the interested directors of Maxim Global, namely, Tan Sri Datuk Seri Gan Seong Liam, Gan Kuok Chyuan and Gan Kuok Wei) has resolved to appoint MainStreet Advisers Sdn Bhd as the Independent Adviser to provide comments, opinions, information and recommendation on the Offer to the non-interested directors of Maxim Global and the holders of the Offer Shares.

This announcement is dated 5 May 2026.