ASA International Group plc - Trading Update

ASA International Group plc (LSE: ASAI), one of the world's largest international microfinance institutions, today provides an update in relation to the 2025 full year outlook.

Building on the sustained momentum seen during the first half of the year, the 2025 full year outlook remains positive with improved business and financial performance driven by continued strong client demand and loan portfolio growth. Accordingly, the expectation is that both underlying and reported net profit for 2025 will significantly exceed the current company compiled consensus for FY 2025 of USD 48.3m (as of the date of this announcement).

The Group's Q4 2025 Business Update will be published on 29 January 2026.

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ASA International Group plc

Investor Relations
Jonathan Berger
ir@asa-international.com

About ASA International Group plc

ASA International Group plc (LSE: ASAI) is one of the world's largest international microfinance institutions, with a strong commitment to financial inclusion and socioeconomic progress. The company provides small, socially responsible loans to low-income, financially underserved entrepreneurs, predominantly women, across South Asia, South East Asia, West and East Africa.

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The person responsible for the release of this announcement on behalf of the Company for the purposes of MAR is Tanwir Rahman, Chief Financial Officer.