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TOFAŞ TÜRK OTOMOBİL FABRİKASI A.Ş.

Governance Information Oct 24, 2025

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Governance Information

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Corporate Governance Rating

Büyükdere Cad. No: 145 Tofaş Han, 34394 Zincirlikuyu, İstanbul

24 October 2025

CONTENTS

Rating Revision 3
Rating Methodology 5
Rating Definitions 6
Disclaimer 7

Corporate Governance Rating

Tofaş Türk Otomobil Fabrikası A.Ş. (TOASO)

RATING REVISION

The Corporate Governance Rating of 9.27 that has been assigned to Tofaş Türk Otomobil Fabrikası A.Ş. (Tofaş) on October 25, 2024 is hereby revised as 9.34. Our rating methodology (page 5) is based on the Capital Markets Board's (CMB) "Corporate Governance Principles".

The Company's corporate governance rating is revised as above in consideration with the importance given by Tofaş to corporate governance principles and its willingness to carry out the compliance process continuously and dynamically.

SAHA publishes (annually) the World Corporate Governance Index (WCGI) which ranks countries in terms of their level of compliance with corporate governance principles as well as their germane institutions, rules, codes, and regulations together with international standards and indices which evaluate countries in a vast array of areas such as transparency, corruption, ease of doing business, etc. TOFAŞ is analyzed as a Turkish company and Turkey takes place at the top classification of the WCGI which is Group 1. Details of the World Corporate Governance Index (WCGI) published by SAHA on August 27, 2025 can be accessed at http://www.saharating.com.

The factors affecting the increase in the score seen in the main headings are listed below:

  • The Investor Relations Department has made it a regular practice to report to the Board of Directors more than once a year on its activities.
  • The company has set a target ratio and target time for the percentage of female members on the Board of Directors, which shall not be less than 25%, and has announced this to the public by declaring it in the Corporate Governance Compliance Report.
  • It has been observed that the Corporate Governance Committee regularly evaluates the structure and efficiency of the Board of Directors and submits its recommendations regarding possible changes in these areas to the Board of Directors.
Sub Sections Weight Rating
Shareholders %25 86.83
Public Disclosure and Transparency %25 94.53
Stakeholders %15 99.51
Board of Directors %35 94.57
Total 93.37

SAHA's methodology for rating the degree of compliance with the Principles of Corporate Governance is based upon the CMB's Corporate Governance Principles published on January 2014.

The CMB based these principles on the leading work of the Global Corporate Governance Forum (GCGF), which has been established in cooperation with the World Bank and the Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). After having incorporated the views and opinions of experts and representatives from the CMB, the Istanbul Stock Exchange, the Turkish Corporate Governance Forum, academicians, private sector representatives as well as various professional organizations and NGOs, the Principles were adopted to reflect the national characteristics and conditions.

Within the Principles, "comply or explain" approach is valid. Some of these Principles are mere recommendations and their implementation thereof is optional. However, the explanation concerning the implementation status of the Principles, if not detailed reasoning thereof, conflicts arising from inadequate implementation of these Principles, and explanation on whether there is a plan for change in the company's governance practices in the future should all be included in the annual report and disclosed to public.

The Principles consist of four main sections: shareholders, public disclosure and transparency, stakeholders and board of directors.

On the foundation of these Principles, SAHA Corporate Governance Rating methodology features over 330 code criteria. During the rating process, each criterion is evaluated on the basis of information provided by the company officials and disclosed publicly. Some of these criteria can be evaluated by a simple YES/NO answer; others require more detailed analysis and examination.

SAHA assigns ratings between 1 (weakest) and 10 (strongest). In order to obtain the maximum rating of 10, a company should be in full and perfect compliance with the Principles (see Rating Definitions).

In compliance with the CMB's directive and to reach an overall Corporate Governance Rating, SAHA allocates the following weights to the four main sections of the Principles:

Shareholders:25%

Disclosure and Transparency: 25%

Stakeholders: 15% Board of Directors: 35%

To determine the final overall rating, SAHA utilizes its proprietary methodology which consists of subsection weightings and weightings for the criteria there under. A separate rating is assigned to each one of the main sections as well.

Rating Definition
9 -
10
The company performs very good in terms of Capital Markets Board's
corporate governance principles. It has, to varying degrees, identified and
actively managed all significant corporate governance risks through
comprehensive
internal
controls
and
management
systems.
The
company's performance is considered to represent best practice, and it had
almost no deficiencies in any of the areas rated. Deserved to be included in
the BIST Corporate Governance Index on the highest level.
8 The company performs good in terms of Capital Markets Board's corporate
governance principles. It has, to varying degrees, identified all its material
corporate governance risks and is actively managing the majority of them
through internal controls and management systems.
During the rating
process, minor deficiencies were found in one or two of the areas rated.
Deserved to be included in the BIST Corporate Governance Index.
6 -
7
The company performs fair in terms of Capital Markets Board's corporate
governance principles. It has, to varying degrees, identified the majority
of its material corporate governance risks and is beginning to actively
manage them.
Management accountability is considered in accordance
with national standards but may be lagging behind international best
practice. During the ratings process, minor deficiencies were identified in
more than two of the areas rated.
4 -
5
The company performs weakly as a result of poor corporate governance
policies and practices. The company has, to varying degrees, identified its
minimum obligations but does not demonstrate an effective, integrated
system of controls for managing related risks. Assurance mechanisms are
weak. The rating has identified significant deficiencies in a number (but
not the majority) of areas rated.
<4 The company performs very weakly and its corporate governance policies
and practices are
overall
very poor.
The company shows limited
awareness of corporate governance risks, and internal controls are almost
non-existent. Significant deficiencies are apparent in the majority of areas
rated and have led to significant material loss and investor concern.

DISCLAIMER

This Corporate Governance Rating Revision has been prepared by Saha Kurumsal Yönetim ve Kredi Derecelendirme A.Ş. (SAHA Corporate Governance and Credit Rating Services, Inc.) based on information made available by Tofaş Türk Otomobil Fabrikası A.Ş. and according to the Corporate Governance Principles by the Turkish Capital Markets Board.

This revision, conducted by SAHA A.Ş. analysts and based on their best intentions, knowledge base and experience, is the product of an in-depth study of the available information which is believed to be correct as of this date. It is a final opinion about the degree of sensitivity of a company to its shareholders' and stakeholders' rights, its commitment to public disclosure and transparency, and conduct and credibility of its board of directors.

The contents of this revision and the final corporate governance rating should be interpreted neither as an offer, solicitation or advice to buy, sell or hold securities of any companies referred to in this report nor as a judgment about the suitability of that security to the conditions and preferences of investors. SAHA A.Ş. makes no warranty, regarding the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of this information and assumes no liability with respect to the consequences of relying on this information for investment or other purposes.

SAHA A.Ş. has embraced and published on its web site (www.saharating.com) the IOSCO (International Organization of Securities Commissions) Code of Conduct for Credit Rating Agencies and operates on the basis of independence, objectivity, transparency, and analytic accuracy.

© 2025, Saha Kurumsal Yönetim ve Kredi Derecelendirme A.Ş. All rights reserved. This publication or parts thereof may not be republished, broadcast, or redistributed without the prior written consent of Saha Kurumsal Yönetim ve Kredi Derecelendirme A.Ş. and Tofaş Türk Otomobil Fabrikası A.Ş.

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S. Suhan Seçkin [email protected] Ali Perşembe [email protected] Tuba Erdener [email protected]

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