Caixa, the Savings Bank of Cape Verde (CECV), functioning as a Financial Intermediary, and in accordance with the stipulations of article 34 in Law No. 53/V/98 dated May 11, hereby notifies the shareholders of Sociedade Cabo-verdeana de Tabacos, SA (SCT), along with other concerned parties, that there have been notable variations in the price of SCT Shares over the past few days. These fluctuations have resulted in a remarkable surge in their value.

Due to this factor, we strongly advise all SCT shareholders and investors to be vigilant regarding purchase and sale orders that could involve questionable practices, potentially breaching market regulations and disrupting regular operations. Specifically, be cautious of purchase and sale orders featuring prices that seem disconnected from reality and potentially carrying ulterior motives.

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