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Azelis: Transparency Notifications From UBS Group AG
Azelis: Transparency Notifications From UBS Group
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03 Jun 2026 07:45 CEST Subscribe Issuer Azelis Group NV REGULATED INFORMATION In accordance with Article 14 of the Belgian Transparency law of 2 May 2007, Azelis Group NV (Brussels:AZE) announces that on 29 May 2026 and 1 June 2026, it has received 2 transparency notifications from UBS Group AG. 1. Summary of the notifications UBS Group AG reported in its notification dated 29 May 2026, that on 27 May 2026, following an acquisition of shares with voting securities and equivalent financial instruments, UBS Group AG (taking into account the holding of all its affiliates), increased its holdings and crossed the threshold of 3.00% in Azelis Group NV. On 27 May 2026, UBS Group AG (taking into account the holding of all its affiliates) owned 595,082 shares with voting rights, representing 0.24% of the total number of shares issued by the company (243,921,719), as well as 7,261,140 equivalent financial instruments, representing 2.98% of the voting rights issued by the company. UBS Group AG reported in its notification dated 1 June 2026, that on 28 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 28 May 2026, UBS Group AG (taking into account the holding of all its affiliates) owned 807,166 shares with voting rights, representing 0.33% of the total number of shares issued by the company (243,921,719), versus 595,082 shares representing 0.24% in its previous notification dated 29 May 2026, as well as 7,522,357 equivalent financial instruments, representing 3.08% of the voting rights issued by the company, versus 7,261,140 equivalent financial instruments, representing 2.98% in its previous notification dated 29 May 2026. 2. Content of the notifications Reason for the notifications Acquisition of voting securities or voting rights Notification by A parent undertaking or a controlling person Persons subject to the notification requirement Name Address (for legal entities) UBS Group AG Bahnhofstrasse 45, 8001 Zürich Date on which the threshold is crossed 27 May 2026 and 28 May 2026 Threshold that is crossed (in %) 3% Denominator 243,921,719 Notified Details Transparency declaration dated 29 May 2026 A) Voting rights Previous notification After the transaction # of voting rights # of voting rights % of voting rights Holders of voting rights Linked to securities Not linked to the securities Linked to securities Not linked to the securities UBS Group AG 0 0.00% UBS AG 160,237 0.07% UBS Asset Management (Europe) S.A. 96,614 0.04% UBS Asset Management Life Limited 8,128 0.00% UBS Fund Management (Switzerland) AG 280,102 0.11% UBS Securities LLC 50,000 0.02% UBS Switzerland AG 1 0.00% Subtotal 595,082 0.24% TOTAL 595,082 0.24% B) Equivalent financial instruments After the transaction Holders of equivalent financial instruments Type of financial instrument Expiration date Exercise period or date # of voting rights that may be acquired if the instrument is exercised % of voting rights Settlement UBS AG Long Call Option 17/12/2027 177,000 0.07% physical UBS AG Long Call Option 17/03/2028 61,500 0.03% physical UBS AG Equity Swaps 28/03/2028 383 0.00% cash UBS Switzerland AG Right of use over shares At any time 4,878,428 2.00% physical UBS AG Right of use over shares At any time 1,162,392 0.48% physical UBS Switzerland AG Right to Recall of Lent shares At any time 384,543 0.16% physical UBS AG Right to Recall of Lent shares At any time 596,894 0.24% physical TOTAL 7,261,140 2.98% TOTAL (A & B) # of voting rights % of voting rights CALCULATE 7,856,222 3.22% Transparency declaration dated 1 June 2026 A) Voting rights Previous notification After the transaction # of voting rights # of voting rights % of voting rights Holders of voting rights Linked to securities Not linked to the securities Linked to securities Not linked to the securities UBS Group AG 0 0 0.00% UBS AG 160,237 372,322 0.15% UBS Asset Management (Europe) S.A. 96,614 96,614 0.04% UBS Asset Management Life Limited 8,128 8,128 0.00% UBS Fund Management (Switzerland) AG 280,102 280,102 0.11% UBS Securities LLC 50,000 50,000 0.02% UBS Switzerland AG 1 0 0.00% Subtotal 595,082 807,166 0.33% TOTAL 807,166 0.33% B) Equivalent financial instruments After the transaction Holders of equivalent financial instruments Type of financial instrument Expiration date Exercise period or date # of voting rights that may be acquired if the instrument is exercised % of voting rights Settlement UBS AG Long Call Option 17/12/2027 177,000 0.07% physical UBS AG Long Call Option 17/03/2028 61,500 0.03% physical UBS AG Equity Swaps 28/03/2028 297 0.00% cash UBS Switzerland AG Right of use over shares At any time 5,225,719 2.14% physical UBS AG Right of use over shares At any time 1,313,007 0.54% physical UBS Switzerland AG Right to Recall of Lent shares At any time 94,243 0.04% physical UBS AG Right to Recall of Lent shares At any time 596,894 0.24% physical UBS AG Substitution Right At any time 53,697 0.02% physical TOTAL 7,522,357 3.08% TOTAL (A & B) # of voting rights % of voting rights CALCULATE 8,329,523 3.41% 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 27th May 2026. 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 28th 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. ··················· END ··················· 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. https://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. 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