Information Policy

Our Company's Information Policy; It has been prepared in compliance with the provisions of the Turkish Commercial Code, the Capital Markets Board (“CMB”), the Istanbul Stock Exchange (“IMKB”) regulations and the Corporate Governance Principles Compliance Report approved by our Company's Board of Directors, and with the aim of an effective communication policy.

AKSU ENERGY AND TRADE INC. (“AKSU ENERJİ”) carries out all practices regarding public disclosure and informing shareholders under the supervision of the Chairman of the Board of Directors of our Company.

Our Company's information policy consists of information about our Company's activities known by Aksu Enerji Board Members, Senior Managers and other employees, all kinds of information, documents and electronic records and data belonging to the Company, other than "company secret" and "trade secret" and legal information. It covers all kinds of information that are not harmful to be disclosed. With the information policy, the developments regarding our company's past performance, future plans and expectations, strategy, target and vision are provided to the public, shareholders, investors and stakeholders in an accurate, understandable, equal, transparent and complete manner, and to the decisions of the individuals and organizations that will benefit from the disclosure. It aims to be explained in a way that will help in giving

The methods used to inform the public within the framework of Aksu Enerji's information policy are explained below.

Special Case Disclosures:

In case of special situations specified in the "Communiqué on Principles Concerning Public Disclosure of Special Situations" published by the CMB, Serial VIII, No: 54, the special situation disclosures regarding this issue will be made within the business day after they are sent to the ISE, under the "News - Announcements" menu on the corporate website. It is published from the link provided to the Public Disclosure platform.

Company employees with insider information and other parties in communication are aware that they are obliged to maintain the confidentiality of this information throughout the process of the special situation and from the formation of the special situation to its disclosure to Public Disclosure Platform.

As a general principle, those working on behalf of Aksu Energy cannot share with third parties any information that has not yet been disclosed to the public and that can be considered as a special situation. If it is determined that internal information has been disclosed to third parties unintentionally by these persons, and if it is concluded that the confidentiality of the information cannot be ensured within the scope of capital market regulations, a material event disclosure is made immediately.

Within the framework of the Communiqué, disclosure of internal information to the public may be postponed in order to prevent the legitimate interests of our company from being harmed and to avoid misleading the public. If the disclosure of information is postponed, measures are taken to ensure that this information is kept confidential, and a list of people who have the information subject to postponement is compiled at the time of the postponement decision. In this context, “Aksu Enerji ve Ticaret A.Ş. "List of those who have access to internal information" is updated.

News about Aksu Enerji in the press, media and data broadcast channels are followed. By means of more special situation disclosures, prospectuses, circulars, announcement texts approved by the board, financial reports and other public disclosure documents, which are published in the media and the public, which are of importance to affect the investment decision of investors and the value of capital market instruments, and which are not originating from persons authorized to represent the partnership. In case of news or rumors with a different content than the publicly announced information, a statement is made within the framework of the principles specified in the Communiqué as to whether they are correct or sufficient.

Public Disclosure of General Assembly Meetings

In addition to what is stipulated in the legal regulations, the day, time, agenda item and proxy sample of the meeting are published on the corporate website at least 21 days before the date of the General Assembly.

Shareholder Relations Unit

Pay Sahipleri ile ilişkiler birimi Mali ve İdari İşler bünyesinde kurulmuştur. Pay sahipleri ile internet üzerinden iletişim kurmak amacıyla info@aksuenerji.com.t is ve aksue@aksuenerji.com.t is elektronik posta adresleri tanımlanmıştır. Telefon, Fax, elektronik posta veya çeşitli şekillerde AKSU Enerji’ye yöneltilen sorular en geç 30 iş günü içerisinde yazılı ve ya sözlü olarak Yönetim Kurulu Başkanının görevlendireceği kişi/kişiler tarafından cevaplanır.

Persons with Administrative Responsibilities

The list of those with administrative responsibilities includes members of Aksu Enerji's management and auditing bodies and those who have regular access to internal company information, directly or indirectly, and who have the authority to make administrative decisions that affect its commercial goals.

The list of people with administrative responsibilities of Aksu Enerji is included in the Annual Activity report, and the list of those who have access to internal information is created and kept as stated in the communiqué.

Disclosure of the transactions of persons with Administrative Responsibility regarding Capital Market Instruments

• All transactions regarding shares representing the capital and other capital market instruments based on these shares, carried out by persons with administrative responsibility within Aksu Energy and persons closely related to them, are reported to the relevant stock exchange by the person making the transaction.
• The total amount of transactions made on behalf of persons with administrative responsibility regarding shares representing capital and capital market instruments based on these shares, and persons closely related to them, shall not be notified unless it reaches the amount specified in the CMB Communiqués within ten to twelve months. The total amount of transactions is calculated by adding up all transactions carried out by persons with administrative responsibilities and persons closely related to them.

Public Disclosure of Financial Statements

Financial statements and reports are prepared within the framework of CMB Regulations, Turkish Accounting Standards and Turkish Financial Reporting Standards, subjected to independent or limited auditing, and disclosed to the public by being sent to PDP within the due date. After being published on KAP, the financial statements can be accessed on our company's website.

Annual and Interim Activity Report

The annual activity report, prepared in accordance with the Turkish Commercial Code, Capital Markets Legislation and Capital Markets Corporate Governance Principles, is published on the corporate website at the latest 21 days before the ordinary general assembly date, after being published on KAP within the legal period.

Interim activity reports are prepared in 3-month interim periods. The Interim Activity Report includes the important events concerning the interim period, among the matters specified in the activity report, and their effects on the financial statements, and the significant risks and uncertainties regarding these matters for the remainder of the accounting period. The interim activity report is published on our Company's website after being published on KAP within the legal period and disclosed to the public. Shareholders, stakeholders and third parties can follow our Company's activity report from the relevant sections of our website.

Corporate Website

AKSU Enerji's corporate website is www.aksuenerji.com.tr. AKSU ENERJİ uses its website effectively to inform the public and ensure transparency. Information disclosed to the public is accessible via the internet. The website is structured and segmented accordingly. AKSU Enerji's website contains the information required to be included in the Capital Markets Corporate Governance Principles. It is constantly updated and efforts are constantly made to improve the website and to take security measures to prevent the published information from being changed. The statements on the company's website do not replace the notifications and special situation disclosures that must be made in accordance with the provisions of the Capital Markets legislation.

Explanations on the Use of Partnership Rights

Within the framework of capital market regulations, partners are informed about general assembly, capital increase, dividend payments, merger and division transactions through prospectus and announcement texts.

These documents are announced on the Company's website as well as in the places specified in the regulation, making it easier for investors to access these documents.

Turkish Trade Registry Gazette

Announcements regarding our company's General Assembly, capital increase and dividend payments are made through the Turkish Trade Registry Gazette. In addition, in accordance with the legislation, annual financial statements and reports are announced in the Turkish Trade Registry Gazette within 30 days following the ordinary general assembly meeting. Regardless of the General Assembly, this announcement is made at the latest at the end of the sixth month following the end of the annual accounting period.

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FINANCIAL RIGHTS PROVIDED TO BOARD MEMBERS, SENIOR MANAGERS AND OTHER PERSONNEL

Remuneration Policy

Aksu Energy and Trade Inc. The remuneration of (Company) Board Members is determined by the General Assembly by placing a separate item on the agenda of the ordinary general assembly meeting to be held every year. The wages of senior managers and administrative and technical personnel aim to reinforce employees' desire to maintain their high performance through performance-based remuneration and reward policies.

The basis of the wage system is the job grading infrastructure. Job levels are determined for positions within the company, taking into account the size of the work performed, and ideal wage levels for these levels are established as a result of market research and internal analysis. With this system; A fair remuneration opportunity is provided within the company.

Share from Profit

In accordance with the company's articles of association, after the 1st Dividend is distributed, three percent of the remaining profit is allocated to the members of the board of directors, and two percent to the officers, employees and workers.

Non-Fee Opportunities

Our newly employed personnel have social security within the scope of SSI and are covered by group retirement insurance at the end of the trial period.

Transportation of our production personnel and guards is provided by our Company's service vehicle.

Various social and cultural activities are organized to increase staff motivation and strengthen corporate communication.

Working hours

The weekly working time of our white collar employees in the Company is 45 hours. Working hours are between 08:00 - 18:00 on weekdays (Monday - Friday). A shift working system is applied in our production facility, depending on production schedules.

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Profit Distribution Policy for 2012 and the Following Years

Our company distributes profits within the framework of the articles regarding profit distribution in accordance with the Turkish Commercial Code, the Capital Markets Law and related regulations, and the provisions of the Articles of Association.

Matters regarding our company's profit distribution are stated in detail in Article 24 of our Articles of Association. In this context, taking into account the growth and financing needs of our Company towards its targets in the sector, the dividend to be distributed can be paid in cash or added to the capital and the shares to be issued in this way are distributed to the shareholders free of charge, or both methods are used together in certain proportions, as stated in the legislation. The General Assembly is authorized to decide on distribution within the stipulated legal periods.

Pursuant to Article 24 of our Agreement, the General Assembly decided that 10% of the remaining profit after deducting the previous year losses, if any, from the net profit shown in the annual balance sheet and allocating the first reserve fund and the first dividend, will be given to the partners holding Group A bearer shares, and 3% will be given to the management. 2% is allocated to be distributed to council members and auditors, and 2% to civil servants, employees and workers. The general assembly is authorized to distribute the remaining part of the net profit partially or completely as a second dividend or to allocate it as extraordinary reserve fund.

Unless the reserve funds required by law and the first dividend determined for the shareholders in the articles of association are set aside, it cannot be decided to set aside another reserve fund, to transfer the profit to the following year, and to distribute shares of profit to the members of the board of directors, civil servants, employees and workers unless the first dividend is distributed.

It is envisaged that the Dividend Distribution Policy will be determined in a way that will ensure the realization of long-term growth plans. This Policy will be reviewed by the Board of Directors when necessary, taking into account national and international economic conditions, current projects and the status of funds.