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Azelis: Transparency Notifications From UBS Group AG
ANTWERP, Belgium, May 26, 2026--REGULATED INFORMATION In accordance with Article 14 of the Belgian Transparency law of 2 May 2007, Azelis Group NV (Brussels:AZE) announces that on 21 May 2026 and 26 May 2026, it has received 2 transparency notifications from UBS Group AG.
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ANTWERP, Belgium, May 26, 2026 --( BUSINESS WIRE )-- REGULATED INFORMATION In accordance with Article 14 of the Belgian Transparency law of 2 May 2007, Azelis Group NV (Brussels:AZE) announces that on 21 May 2026 and 26 May 2026, it has received 2 transparency notifications from UBS Group AG. 1. Summary of the notifications UBS Group AG reported in its notification dated 21 May 2026, that on 19 May 2026, following an acquisition of equivalent financial instruments, UBS Group AG (taking into account the holding of all its affiliates), increased its holdings in equivalent financial instruments and crossed the threshold of 3.00% in Azelis Group NV. On 19 May 2026, UBS Group AG (taking into account the holding of all its affiliates) owned 457,008 shares with voting rights, representing 0.19% of the total number of shares issued by the company (243,921,719), versus 530,055 shares representing 0.22% in its previous notification dated 20 May 2026, as well as 8,173,299 equivalent financial instruments, representing 3.35% of the voting rights issued by the company, versus 7,179,956 equivalent financial instruments, representing 2.94% in its previous notification dated 20 May 2026. UBS Group AG reported in its notification dated 22 May 2026, that on 20 May 2026, following a disposal of shares with voting securities and equivalent financial instruments, UBS Group AG (taking into account the holding of all its affiliates), decreased its holdings and crossed downward the lowest threshold of 3.00% in Azelis Group NV. UBS Group AG did not disclose further details on its direct and indirect holdings on 20 May 2026. 2. Content of the notifications Reason for the notifications Acquisition or disposal of voting securities or voting rights Notification by A parent undertaking or a controlling person Persons subject to the notification requirement Date on which the threshold is crossed 19 May 2026 and 20 May 2026 Threshold that is crossed (in %) 3% Denominator 243,921,719 Notified Details Transparency declaration dated 21 May 2026 Transparency declaration dated 22 May 2026 Chain of controlled undertakings through which the holding is effectively held, if applicable Please see full chain of control attached. Additional information The disclosure obligation arose due to the indirect holdings in financial instrument of UBS Group AG in voting rights of Azelis Group NV, held directly by controlled undertakings, going above 3% on 19th May 2026. The disclosure obligation arose due to the total indirect holdings of UBS Group AG in Azelis Group NV, held directly by controlled undertakings, going below 3% on 20th May 2026. 3. Further information The full transparency notifications as well as this press release can be consulted on the Azelis Group NV’s website. About Azelis Azelis is the reference global innovation service provider in the speciality chemical and food ingredients industry, present in 64 countries across the globe with over 4,100 employees. Our knowledgeable teams of industry, market and technical experts are each dedicated to a specific market within Life Sciences and Industrial Chemicals. We offer a comprehensive portfolio of complementary products to more than 65,000 customers, supported by +2,800 principal relationships, creating a turnover of €4.1 billion (2025). Azelis Group NV is listed on Euronext Brussels under ticker AZE and is included in the BEL20 and BEL®ESG indices. Across our extensive network of more than 70 application laboratories, our award-winning teams develop innovative and sustainable formulations and provide technical guidance throughout the product development process. We combine global market reach with a local footprint to offer reliable, integrated, and unique digital services to local customers and attractive business opportunities to principals. Recognised for our sustainability leadership, we are committed to responsible growth that positively impacts people, communities and the planet. Through the application of science and deep market expertise, we act as catalysts for innovation, enabling our customers to win and our principals to grow. Innovation through formulation. www.azelis.com Attachment – Chain of control 11. Information in relation to the person subject to the notification obligation – organizational UBS Group AG UBS AG UBS Asset Management AG UBS Asset Management (Europe) S.A. - UBS Group AG UBS AG UBS Asset Management AG UBS Asset Management Holding (No. 2) Ltd UBS Asset Management Holding Ltd UBS Asset Management Life Ltd - UBS Group AG UBS AG UBS Asset Management AG UBS Asset Management Switzerland AG UBS Fund Management (Switzerland) AG - UBS Group AG UBS AG UBS Americas Holding LLC UBS Americas Inc. UBS Securities LLC - UBS Group AG UBS AG UBS Switzerland AG View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260526425824/en/ Contacts Azelis [email protected]