Premier Group’s Additional Acquisition of Subsidiary Shares to Expand Overseas Business | May 2026

Overview of Business Strategy

As part of the medium-term management plan "Change & Prove 2030," Premier Group has decided to further acquire shares of the equity-method affiliate EFC in the Philippines to promote the expansion of its overseas business and become a consolidated subsidiary. This will enable the company to gain control of EFC, speeding up decision-making and unifying strategy. EFC operates an unsecured consumer loan business, with capital of 520 million Philippine Pesos and net assets of 283 million Philippine Pesos for the fiscal year ending December 2023. Moving forward, they plan to strengthen targeted customer acquisition, establish sales models, and enhance collaboration with existing businesses to accelerate growth in Southeast Asia.

Future Outlook and Impact on Shareholders

As a result of this transaction, EFC is expected to become a consolidated subsidiary of Premier Group, and the impact on consolidated performance for the fiscal year ending March 2027 is currently under review. The transfer will be executed in June 2026, after which the company will focus on business development and creating synergies. Changes in capital structure and strengthened management due to share acquisition aim to promote overseas business growth and profitability improvements. Investors should pay attention to the accelerated overseas expansion and new business prospects as key developments.