Nations Trust Bank’s Rs. 15 Bn Debenture Issue Oversubscribed on Opening Day 📈

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• Overall Issue: Nations Trust Bank PLC (NTB) successfully closed its Basel III-compliant Tier 2 debenture issue ahead of schedule on 19 June 2026 after hitting full oversubscription on its opening day. • Subscription Details: The initial public offering comprised up to 100 million debentures at Rs. 100 each, with an option to issue a further 50 million in the event of oversubscription. Applications exceeded 150 million debentures, triggering the full subscription of the maximum Rs. 15 Bn limit. • Structure & Tenors: The listed, rated, unsecured, subordinated, and redeemable debentures feature a non-viability conversion feature across three tenors: 5 years (2026-2031) 7 years (2026-2033) 10 years (2026-2036) • Strategic Impact: The banking sector capital injection is intended to strengthen NTB's Tier 2 capital base, supporting its future business growth while comfortably maintaining regulatory capital requirements. • Next Steps: The final basis of allotment will be officially notified to the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) in due course.

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