Koç Holding announces: Legal proceedings initiated

Koç Holding has announced that it has taken action against unauthorized fake websites and social media accounts that use the names and images of the Koç Family or Koç Group companies, outside of its official website and social media accounts. The statement from the company noted that various fraudulent attempts, including investment offers, are being made through these channels.

The statement emphasized the need to be cautious against misleading content, stressing that individuals must verify the reliability of sources before sharing personal and financial information. Furthermore, it was advised that investment transactions should be conducted through institutions authorized by the Capital Markets Board. The holding noted that it is exercising its legal rights before official authorities regarding the fake content and that legal processes have been initiated on the matter.

Here is the written statement issued by Koç Holding:

"Public Announcement,

It has been determined that fake websites and social media accounts using the names of Koç Family members, Koç Holding A.Ş., or Koç Group companies, and imitating their voices and images, are sharing misleading content.

We kindly request that you do not give credence to these accounts and sites, which we have observed making various unfair and unlawful demands from internet users, including calls for investment through fraudulent methods. Additionally, we would like to emphasize that savers should verify sources before sharing personal and financial information and that they should only receive services from institutions authorized by the Capital Markets Board regarding investment decisions.

We hereby inform the public that we are exercising our legal rights regarding these unrealistic contents that have no connection with Koç Family members, Koç Holding A.Ş., and Koç Group Companies, and we remind you that accurate information can be accessed through the statements made by our company on the Public Disclosure Platform, our corporate website koc.com.tr, and our corporate social media accounts.

Sincerely,

Koç Holding A.Ş."