Astra will buy back up to 4 million shares as part of its buyback program

Astra Board of Directors has decided that it is appropriate to buy back shares. Astra Technologies, a subsidiary of Astra, may purchase up to 4 million shares or approximately 2% of Astra's authorized capital on the open market within 12 months. The primary goal of the buyback is to replenish the quasi-treasury portfolio for the further implementation of long-term employee incentive programs and to finance potential M&A transactions as part of the group's development strategy.