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PRESS RELEASE
SOFINA LAUNCHES A SHARE BUYBACK PROGRAMME TO PARTLY COVER THE STOCK OPTIONS PLANS ISSUED FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PERSONNEL OF SOFINA SA ("SOFINA" OR THE "COMPANY") AND OF ITS SUBSIDIARIES.
Sofina announces the launch of a share buyback programme (the "Share Buyback Programme") for a total maximum amount of EUR 23 million in the framework of the authorisation granted by its Annual General Meeting of Shareholders held on 4 May 2023.
In accordance with the hedging policy for stock options granted to employees of the Company and its subsidiaries (the "Stock Option Plans"), the Share Buyback Programme is implemented to partly cover the commitments of the Company under these Stock Option Plans.
The Share Buyback Programme will start on 7 April 2026 and will end no later than 30 June 2026. Under this programme, Sofina may acquire, through an independent intermediary, a maximum of 100,000 Sofina shares on Euronext Brussels.
In this context, Sofina appointed KBC Securities NV as independent intermediary to purchase the Sofina shares in the framework of a discretionary mandate ending on 30 June 2026 at the latest. KBC Securities NV will make trading decisions under the Share Buyback Programme independently of Sofina.
During the term of the Share Buyback Programme, Sofina will regularly publish press releases with updates on its implementation in accordance with applicable law and regulation.
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Annual report 2026 24 March 2027 Annual General Meeting 2027 13 May 2027 at 3pmSofina is a Belgian investment company, listed on Euronext Brussels. Sofina's mission is to partner with leading entrepreneurs and families, backing them with patient capital and supportive advice to foster sustainable growth of their businesses. Relationships and alignment are at the heart of what we do. Sofina has investments in Europe, Asia and the United States in various sectors, with a particular focus on Consumer and retail, Digital transformation, Education, Healthcare and life sciences as well as Sustainable supply chains. For more information, please visit https://www.sofinagroup.com
Dirk Delmartino, Head of Communications
E-mail: info@sofinagroup.com and dirk.delmartino@sofinagroup.com Tel.: +32 2 551 06 11 - Mob: +32 470 61 49 65
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