Azelis: Transparency Notification From EQT VIII Fund

ANTWERP, Belgium--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Regulatory News:

In accordance with Article 14 of the Belgian Transparency law of May 2, 2007, Azelis Group NV (Brussels: AZE) announces that it has received a transparency notification from EQT VIII Fund.

1. Summary of the notification

EQT VIII Fund reported in its notification dated February 28, 2025, that on February 28, 2025, following a disposal of voting securities, its participation decreased and crossed downwards the threshold of 30.00% in Azelis Group NV.

On February 28, 2025, EQT VIII Fund (taking into account the holding of its affiliates) owned 68,119,809 shares with voting rights, representing 27.93% of the total number of shares issued by the company (243,921,719), versus 88,119,809 shares representing 36.13% in its previous notification dated May 24, 2024.

2. Content of the notification

Reason for the notification

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

February 28, 2025

Threshold that is crossed (in %)

30%

Denominator

243,921,719

Notified Details

Chain of controlled undertakings through which the holding is effectively held, if applicable

Akita I S. à r. l. is controlled by EQT VIII Investments S. à r. l. that is controlled by EQT VIII SCSp. EQT VIII SCSp is controlled by EQT VIII Collect SCSp. EQT VIII Collect SCSp is not controlled by any of its shareholders. EQT VIII Collect SCSp is managed by EQT Fund Management S.à r.l.

Additional information

3. Further information

The full transparency notification as well as this press release can be consulted on the Azelis Group NV’s website.

About Azelis

Azelis is a leading global innovation service provider in the speciality chemical and food ingredients industry present in 65 countries across the globe with over 4,300 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 lateral value chain of complementary products to more than 62,000 customers, supported by +2,800 principal relationships, creating a turnover of €4.2 billion (2024). Azelis Group NV is listed on Euronext Brussels under ticker AZE.

Across our extensive network of more than 70 application laboratories, our award-winning teams help develop formulations and provide technical guidance throughout the customers’ product development process. We combine a global market reach with a local footprint to offer a reliable, integrated, and unique digital service to local customers and attractive- business opportunities to principals. Top industry-rated by Sustainalytics, Azelis is a leader in sustainability. We believe in building and nurturing solid, honest, and transparent relationships with our people and partners.

Impact through ideas. Innovation through formulation.

www.azelis.com

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Source: Azelis Group NV

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