Techstep ASA - new recommendation and updated supplier ranking for DFØ framework agreement

Reference is made to stock exchange release from Techstep on the DFØ contract "Techstep recommended as sole supplier for Norwegian Government mobile devices framework agreement" published 1 September 2026.

The previous standstill period has ended, and DFØ's initial recommendation has been challenged. Following DFØ's reassessment, Techstep's offer is now ranked second. The framework agreement will be entered into with the three highest -ranked suppliers, all of which may supply equipment to DFØ and its entities under a defined waterfall mechanism. Techstep is considering its options in light of the new ranking.

A new standstill period is now in effect and runs until midnight on 13 November 2026.

For more information, please contact:

Morten Meier, CEO, Techstep ASA: +47 970 57 717

Håvard Haukdal, CFO, Techstep ASA: +47 48106569

About Techstep ASA

Techstep is a mobile & circular technology company, enabling organisations to perform smartly, securely, and sustainably by combining mobile devices, software and expertise to meet customers' business and ESG goals. We are a leading provider of managed mobility services in Europe, serving more than 2,000 customers in Europe with an annual revenue of NOK 1.0 billion in 2025. The company is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange under the ticker "TECH". To learn more, please visit www.techstep.io.

This information is considered to be inside information pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation (MAR) and is subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant to MAR article 17 and section 5 -12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act. This stock exchange release was published by Håvard Haukdal, at the time and date set out above.