Acquisitions of own shares in Paradox Interactive AB (publ) 28 September – 2 October 2026

Paradox Interactive AB (publ) (“Paradox”) has, during the period 28 September – 2 October 2026, acquired a total of 139,000 own shares within the framework of the share buyback program introduced by the board of directors to optimize the capital structure of Paradox by reducing the share capital, and thereby creating added shareholder value.

The share buyback program of SEK 200 million, which Paradox announced on 5 August 2026 (as amended in accordance with a press release on 31 August 2026), is being implemented in accordance with the EU Market Abuse Regulation No 596/2014 (“MAR”) and the Commission Delegated Regulation No 2016/1052 (“Safe Harbour Regulation”).

 During the period 28 September – 2 October 2026, shares in Paradox have been acquired as set out below.

All acquisitions were carried out on Nasdaq Stockholm on behalf of Paradox by DNB Carnegie Investment Bank AB (publ) which makes its trading decisions concerning the timing of the purchases of shares independently of Paradox. Following the above acquisitions, Paradox’s holding of own shares amounted to 1,276,425 as of 2 October 2026. The total number of shares in Paradox is 105,623,025.

Since 10 August 2026 up to and including 2 October 2026, a total of 1,276,425 shares have been acquired within the scope of the program. A maximum of 10,562,302 shares in total may be acquired.

The information was submitted for publication, under the agency of the contact person set out below, on 5 October 2026, at 08:00 CEST.

For additional information, please contact:
Fredrik Wester, CEO Paradox Interactive
Alexander Bricca, CFO Paradox Interactive
Email: ir@paradoxinteractive.com
Phone: +4670-355 54 18

About Paradox Interactive
Paradox Interactive is a leading developer and publisher of strategy and management games for PC and consoles. The company's games reach six million players every month worldwide, with its largest markets in North America, Western Europe and Asia.The portfolio includes popular game franchises and intellectual properties such as Age of Wonders, Cities: Skylines, Crusader Kings, Europa Universalis, Hearts of Iron, Prison Architect, Stellaris, the Surviving games and Victoria. Paradox Interactive also owns the intellectual property rights to the World of Darkness universe.

Paradox Interactive AB (publ)’s shares are listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, ticker PDX. For more information, please visit www.paradoxinteractive.com.