Controlling Shareholder Kaspi.kz Increases Stake in D-MARKET Electronic Services & Trading

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Joint Stock Company Kaspi.kz, already the dominant shareholder, has further increased its ownership in D-MARKET Electronic Services & Trading by purchasing an additional $5.23 million in shares, solidifying its controlling interest.

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• Increased Ownership

  Joint Stock Company Kaspi.kz purchased an additional 1,773,645 Ordinary Shares (ADSs) of D-MARKET Electronic Services & Trading.

• Transaction Value

  The acquisition was valued at $5,232,252.75, funded by Kaspi.kz's working capital.

• Reinforced Control

  Kaspi.kz's beneficial ownership now stands at 85.66% of D-MARKET Electronic Services & Trading, further solidifying its controlling interest.

• Strategic Intent

  The stated purpose of the transaction is to maintain and reinforce a controlling interest in the Issuer.

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This Amendment No. 7 to Schedule 13D reveals that Joint Stock Company Kaspi.kz, which already holds a dominant stake in D-MARKET Electronic Services & Trading, has acquired an additional 1.77 million shares for $5.23 million. This transaction reinforces Kaspi.kz's strategic commitment to D-MARKET, especially following recent reports where D-MARKET's performance contributed to Kaspi.kz's net income growth slowdown. The increased ownership, bringing Kaspi.kz's beneficial ownership to 85.66%, could signal deeper integration efforts or a potential full consolidation as Kaspi.kz aims to optimize its investment and address the performance of its subsidiary.