Author: Ravi Shankar

                                                                Charenton-le-Pont, 24th September 2026

H1 2026 earnings

H1 2026 earnings down amid a globally challenging market environment
Business resilience in France, particularly in the second quarter

• EBITDA¹ of €4.9m in H1 2026, down €0.9m from €5.9m in H1 2025
• Gross margin ratio virtually unchanged versus H1 2026 and FY 2025
• Net profit (Group share) of €2.1m in H1 2026, down €0.5m
• Second half outlook: strengthening of Industrial Services and Agency Brands, acceleration in targeted innovations for International Strategic Brands and Flagship Regional Brands, sustained systematic approach to financial discipline.

Marie Brizard Wine & Spirits (the “Company”) (Euronext: MBWS) today announces its consolidated earnings for H1 2026 as approved by the Group’s Board of Directors on 23 September 2026. The audit procedures have been carried out.

Fahd Khadraoui, Chief Executive Officer of MBWS, said: “The results for the first half do not fully reflect the progress made by the Group amid a persistently challenging market and macroeconomic environment. In France, William Peel’s recovery in the Off-Trade sector has been slower than expected, given the complexity of this network. Compared with the first quarter of 2025, when the full impact of the product de-listings hadn’t yet kicked in, this effect continues to overshadow the benefits of successful new product launches from Marie Brizard and Sobieski brands. The second quarter upswing, expanded distribution since the end of June and seasonal sales patterns should allow us to leverage these gains more efficiently in the second half year.

On the international scene, the Group is pursuing its development plan, notably by upgrading the production facilities in Brazil with a view to setting up new Industrial Services operations there, and through the integration of Interbrands entity in Denmark. However, these promising developments are somewhat dampened by external factors that are weighing heavily on certain subsidiaries. These include the consequences of the Ukraine conflict for our Lithuanian export business and the challenges faced by certain customers in Eastern Europe, which are putting pressure on our Bulgarian subsidiary. Given the lack of visibility on when these impacts will subside, we will continue to rigorously manage costs and resources. Bolstered by its financial situation, the Group is maintaining a clear course and is resolutely pursuing its investments and development projects.”

Simplified income statement – H1 2026        

€m except EPS	H1 2025		H1 2026	Change 2026 vs 2025
Net revenues (excluding excise duties)	86.6		84.0	-2.6
Gross margin	33.7		32.6	-1.1
Gross margin ratio	38.9%		38.8%
EBITDA	5.9		4.9	-0.9
Underlying operating profit	3.0		1.8	-1.2
Net profit (Group share)	2.6		2.1	-0.5
Earnings per share	0.02		0.02

First half 2026 revenues

First half 2026 revenues excluding excise duties came to €84.0m, down 4.4% versus H1 2025 at constant scope and exchange rates (down 3.0% as reported). This decline in sales reflects challenging macroeconomic trends, which are generally unfavourable for spirits markets.

The France Cluster posted H1 2026 revenues of €35.6m, up 1.2% versus H1 2025. The upturn in France was particularly pronounced in the second quarter of 2026 (up 6% to €18.6m), reflecting the gradual recovery in William Peel’s product listings and sales in the Off-Trade sector and structural improvements linked to the launch of new Marie Brizard and Sobieski products.

In the On-Trade channel, first half revenues rose 10.1% (up 16% for the second quarter), driven by Marie Brizard and the development of new Agency Brands.

Moreover, a new Industrial Services contract for cognac signed in late 2025 made a further contribution to growth amid a challenging global market.

The International Cluster posted H1 2026 revenues of €48.4m, down 8.3% (down 5.8% as reported) versus H1 2025. The decline slowed in the second quarter, with sales down 3.1% versus Q2 2025 to €26.7m (down 0.3% as reported).
This gradual improvement was driven by:

• the return to full capacity for Industrial Services in Spain following the first quarter technical shutdowns;
• more favourable order timing for Gautier in Martinique and Guadeloupe, partly offset by lower sales of Sobieski in the UK and William Peel in the Belux region;
• a steady decline in consumption in Lithuania amid constantly rising excise duties, and an export market hard hit by falling sales in Ukraine due to the direct and indirect impacts of the conflict, which are disrupting the entire distribution logistics chain and infrastructure;
• phased inventory rundown by our US importer, resulting in a temporary improvement compared to a very low comparison base in the first half of 2025, while Marie Brizard and Gautier posted brisk sales;
• structural developments, including innovations in International Strategic Brands, strong momentum for Marie Brizard in the United States and the integration of a Danish distributor.

First half 2026 earnings

The gross margin ratio was 38.8% in H1 2026, virtually unchanged from 38.9% in H1 2025. The slight margin improvement in France offset the limited decline in the international segment.

First half 2026 EBITDA amounted to €4.9m, down €0.9m (at constant scope and exchange rates) versus H1 2025.

The France Cluster posted EBITDA of €3.7m, close to the H1 2025 figure. This stability is the outcome of the first quarter decline, partly offset by the gradual recovery in distribution for William Peel, and the second quarter upswing driven by improved distribution of William Peel and new product launches from Marie Brizard and Sobieski following the conclusion of commercial negotiations in early March.

The International Cluster posted EBITDA of €3.4m, down €1.2m. This change is mainly due to the decline in export sales from the Lithuanian subsidiary to the Ukrainian market, against a backdrop of conflict and the ensuing increasing disruption of the entire distribution supply chain and infrastructure, as stated above. The Bulgarian subsidiary’s Industrial Services business was also impacted by a sharp fall in orders from a customer in difficulty.

Holding company EBITDA improved by €0.4m, reflecting continued rigorous cost management.

H1 2026 EBITDA by Cluster

€m	H1 2025	LFL change	Currency & scope effects	H1 2026	LFL change	Reported change
France	3.7	(0.0)	–	3.7	-0.9%	-0.9%
International	4.7	(1.2)	(0.0)	3.4	-26.0%	-28.0%
Holding company	(2.6)	0.4	–	(2.1)	+16.5%	+16.5%
TOTAL MBWS GROUP	5.9	(0.8)	(0.0)	4.9	-14.3%	-15.9%

First half net profit, Group share amounted to €2.1m, down €0.5m versus H1 2025. This slight deterioration is due to the fall in underlying operating profit, which was partly offset by the recognition of deferred tax assets, while net financial income remained stable.

Balance sheet at 30 June 2026

Shareholders’ equity, Group share, was €223.8m at 30 June 2026, up from €221.5m at 31 December 2025. Gross borrowings remained stable at €6.7m, while gross cash and cash equivalents increased by €1.4m. Net cash amounted to €46.8m at 30 June 2026, compared with €45.3m at 31 December 2025.

Inventory and work in progress amounted to €54.4m as at 30 June 2026, up €1.6m from 31 December 2025. This increase, which is more pronounced compared with 30 June 2025 (up €2.5m), is due to the gradual recovery of the whisky William Peel in distribution in France during the first half of 2026, leading to a temporary swelling of inventories.

Outlook

The Group continues to create the conditions for a profitable and sustainable development of its business portfolio and for strengthening its presence in key markets, leveraging its subsidiaries, commercial networks and direct exports.

The Group remains fully committed to streamlining its operating model and pursuing rigorous cost control in order to maintain overall profitability. Meanwhile, efforts are being maintained to develop markets and product categories offering the most attractive growth prospects, both in France and internationally.

However, spirits markets continue to struggle against volatile macroeconomic and geopolitical headwinds, requiring considerable operational agility and commercial responsiveness. In particular, the Group remains exposed to the impacts of the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine, which are driving up the cost of inputs and transport (maritime and land logistics, energy, raw materials, etc.) and disrupting supply chains (longer lead times, delays in order collection, declining sales, etc.).

Against this backdrop, the Group expects the prevailing uncertainty and contrasting trends to continue for the rest of the year, characterised by:

• ongoing positive momentum in France, mainly driven by the gradual recovery in William Peel distribution in the Off-Trade sector and the resulting claw-back of market share, Marie Brizard and Sobieski Strategic Brand innovations, portfolio expansion with new Agency Brands and new Industrial Services contracts;
• internationally, an expected decline in Eastern Europe, impacted by external factors affecting certain subsidiaries, particularly the challenges faced by Group customers in Ukraine due to the conflict, as well as other customers in Central Europe. Performance will also be impacted by the transformations and transitions initiated this year in certain subsidiaries, including Brazil and Denmark, to pave the way for future growth.

To address this environment, the Group is building on tangible progress across all its strategic development priorities: targeted innovations for International Strategic Brands and Flagship Regional Brands, the expansion of the Agency Brands portfolio via new contracts in France, the integration of a distributor in Denmark and the development of new Industrial Services partnerships in France and Brazil. The Group is actively pursuing the identification of suitable and profitable growth opportunities, both organic and external, with a view to long-term development. The Group is thereby demonstrating its ability to gain market share on its mainstream brands by combining targeted initiatives, agile commercial execution and rigorous cost management.

Financial calendar

• Publication of revenues for the first nine months of 2026: 29 October 2026

Investor and shareholder relations contact MBWS Group Emilie Drexler relations.actionnaires@mbws.com Tel.: +33 1 43 91 62 40

Press contact Image Sept Clémence Vermersch – Laurent Poinsot cvermersch@image7.fr – lpoinsot@image7.fr Tel.: +33 1 53 70 74 70

About Marie Brizard Wine & Spirits

Marie Brizard Wine & Spirits is a wine and spirits group operating in Europe and the United States. Marie Brizard Wine & Spirits stands out for its expertise, a combination of brands with a long tradition and a resolutely innovative spirit. Since the birth of the Maison Marie Brizard in 1755, the Marie Brizard Wine & Spirits Group has developed its brands in a spirit of modernity while respecting their origins. Marie Brizard Wine & Spirits is committed to offering its customers bold and trusted brands full of flavour and experiences. The Group now has a rich portfolio of leading brands in their market segments, including William Peel, Sobieski, Marie Brizard, Cognac Gautier and San José.
Marie Brizard Wine & Spirits is listed on Compartment B of Euronext Paris (FR0000060873 – MBWS) and is part of the EnterNext© PEA-PME 150 index.

APPENDIX                        H1 2026 Consolidated Financial Statements                                  

Income statement

(€000)	H1 2026	H1 2025
Revenues	106,135	106,444
Excise duties	(22,140)	(19,828)
Net revenues excluding excise duties	83,996	86,616
Cost of goods sold	(51,364)	(52,881)
External expenses	(12,656)	(11,579)
Personnel expense	(15,292)	(15,482)
Taxes and levies	(869)	(1,040)
Depreciation and amortisation charges	(2,968)	(2,987)
Other operating income	2,120	1,817
Other operating expenses	(1,168)	(1,470)
Underlying operating profit	1,799	2,995
Non-recurring operating income	286	1,251
Non-recurring operating expenses	(778)	(1,483)
Operating profit	1,307	2,763
Income from cash and cash equivalents	525	701
Gross cost of debt	(280)	(248)
Net cost of debt	245	453
Other financial income	565	350
Other financial expenses	(301)	(302)
Net financial income/(expense)	508	501
Profit before tax	1,816	3,264
Income tax	247	(638)
Net profit from continuing operations	2,063	2,626
Net profit from discontinued operations	–	–
NET PROFIT	2,063	2,626
Group share	2,119	2,618
of which Net profit from continuing operations	2,119	2,618
of which Net profit from discontinued operations	–	–
Non-controlling interests	(56)	8
of which Net profit from continuing operations	(56)	8
of which Net profit from discontinued operations	–	–
Earnings per share from continuing operations, Group share (€)	€0.02	€0.02
Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations, Group share (€)	€0.02	€0.02
Earnings per share, Group share (€)	€0.02	€0.02
Diluted earnings per share, Group share (€)	€0.02	€0.02
Weighted average number of shares outstanding	111,864,847	111,857,191
Diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding	111,864,847	111,857,191

Balance sheet

Assets
(€000)				30/06/2026	31/12/2025
Non-current assets
Goodwill				14,704	14,704
Intangible assets				74,638	74,614
Property, plant and equipment				38,165	38,484
Financial assets				967	943
Deferred tax assets				3,808	3,220
Total non-current assets				132,282	131,965
Current assets
Inventory and work-in-progress				54,369	52,760
Trade receivables				36,862	36,668
Tax receivables				20	532
Other current assets				13,576	12,663
Current derivatives				277	88
Cash and cash equivalents				53,485	52,039
Total current assets				158,588	154,750
TOTAL ASSETS				290,869	286,715
Equity & Liabilities
(€000)				30/06/2026	31/12/2025
Shareholders’ equity
Share capital				156,786	156,786
Additional paid-in capital				72,815	72,815
Consolidated and other reserves				1,482	(7,680)
Translation reserves				(9,257)	(9,550)
Consolidated net profit				2,119	9,143
Shareholders’ equity (Group share)				223,945	221,513
Non-controlling interests				104	160
Total shareholders’ equity				224,049	221,673
Non-current liabilities
Employee benefits				1,511	1,422
Non-current provisions				3,090	3,893
Long-term borrowings – due in > 1 year				1,820	2,208
Other non-current liabilities				3,997	4,126
Deferred tax liabilities				270	111
Total non-current liabilities				10,688	11,760
Current liabilities
Current provisions				1,837	2,035
Long-term borrowings – due in < 1 year				869	884
Short-term borrowings				3,974	3,682
Trade and other payables				29,980	25,159
Tax liabilities				434	345
Other current liabilities				19,002	21,170
Current derivatives				36	6
Total current liabilities				56,132	53,282
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES				290,869	286,715

Cash flow statement.

(€000)	H1 2026	H1 2025
Total consolidated net profit	2,063	2,626
Depreciation and provisions	1,979	1,896
Gains/(losses) on disposals and dilution	70	134
Operating cash flow after net cost of debt and tax	4,112	4,656
Income tax charge/(income)	(247)	638
Net cost of debt	(243)	(490)
Operating cash flow before net cost of debt and tax	3,621	4,804
Change in working capital 1 (inventories, trade receivables/payables)	2,409	(5,075)
Change in working capital 2 (other items)	(2,065)	919
Tax (paid)/received	(353)	(548)
Cash flow from operating activities	3,612	100
Purchase of PP&E and intangible assets	(2,581)	(4,089)
Decrease (increase) in loans and advances granted	(23)	–
Disposal of PP&E and intangible assets	29	182
Impact of change in consolidation scope		–
Cash flow from investment activities	(2,575)	(3,907)
Capital increase	–	–
New borrowings	134	–
Borrowings repaid	(533)	(504)
Net interest (paid)/received	243	490
Net change in short-term debt	174	(100)
Cash flow from financing activities	18	(114)
Impact of exchange rate fluctuations	391	(1,414)
Change in cash and cash equivalents	1,446	(5,335)
Opening cash and cash equivalents	52,039	56,061
Closing cash and cash equivalents	53,485	50,726
Change in cash and cash equivalents	1,446	(5,335)

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1 EBITDA = EBIT + depreciation & amortisation + provisions excl. current assets

NB: All revenue growth figures reported herein are at constant exchange rates and consolidation scope, unless otherwise stated. Financial data individually rounded up or down.

Attachment

• PR 2026 Half Year Results FV

ABC Arbitrage 

Release of the half-year financial report as of June 30, 2026

ABC arbitrage announces that as of today its financial report for the first half of 2026 has been publicly released and filed with the Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF). 

This document includes the following parts:

• The half-year management report
• The half-year consolidated financial statements
• The statutory auditors’ report
• Statement by the person responsible for the financial report

The annual financial report can be consulted on the Group website at: abc-arbitrage.com, in the “Shareholders” page, heading Financial information / Financial reports.

Contacts: abc-arbitrage.com Shareholders contact: actionnaires@abc-arbitrage.com Press contact: VERBATEE / v.sabineu@verbatee.com

EURONEXT Paris – Compartiment B ISIN : FR0004040608 Reuters  BITI.PA / Bloomberg ABCA FP

Attachment

• 2026 ABCA CP – Mise à disposition du RFS VEng

ROBERTET GROUP – INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – HALF-YEAR 2026

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• ROBERTET-RFS-EN_2026

Laurent-Perrier Group

Tours-sur-Marne, 24 September 2026

        Press release        

Capital reduction by cancellation of own shares

In accordance with the authorisations granted by the Extraordinary General Meeting of 16 July 2026, the Management Board decided, on 24 September 2026:

1. to proceed with the cancellation of all shares of the company Laurent-Perrier (the “ Company ”) repurchased, within the framework of the share buy-back programme by cancellation of the Laurent-Perrier shares approved on 11 July 2024 upon authorisation by the Ordinary General Meeting of 11 July 2024, the description of which is available on the Company’s website.
2. to proceed on the same day, with the cancellation of a portion of the 133,905 Laurent-Perrier shares repurchased, within the framework of the share buy-back programme by cancellation of the Laurent-Perrier shares approved on 10 July 2025 upon authorisation by the Ordinary General Meeting of 10 July 2025, the description of which is available on the Company’s website.

Respectively in this context:

• A total of 51,772 Laurent-Perrier shares were repurchased between 17 and 21 March 2025 and allocated to cancellation,
• A total of 133,905 Laurent-Perrier shares (of which 120,905 are allocated to cancellation) were repurchased between 06 and 10 July 2026,

That is a total of 172,677 shares allocated to cancellation.

These two (2) concurrent cancellations, which result in a capital reduction of 656,172.60 euros, are effective on 24 September 2026.

As a result of this double operation:

• the Company’s share capital amounts to 21,938,099.20 euros, divided into 5,773,184 shares of 3.80 euros nominal value each;
• the total number of treasury shares is reduced to 29,205, all allocated to cover savings and share ownership plans for employees and executives and for the execution of external growth operations.

Laurent-Perrier is one of the rare family groups of champagne houses which is listed on the stock market, and which is exclusively dedicated to champagne, and focused on the high-end market. It has a large product portfolio renowned for its quality, based around the Laurent-Perrier, Salon, Delamotte and Champagne de Castellane brands.

ISIN code: FR 0006864484 Bloomberg: LPE:FP Reuters: LPER.PA

Laurent-Perrier belongs to compartment B of Euronext. Main index CAC All Shares It is included in the composition of the EnterNext© indices PEA-PME 150 and Euronext® FAMILY BUSINESS.

Stéphane Dalyac
President of the Management Board
Groupe Laurent-Perrier
Telephone: +33 3 26 58 91 22

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• Communique_financier_Reduction_Capital_UK

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Column N.A., Member FDIC, is a nationally chartered bank built from the ground up for businesses with complex fiduciary responsibilities, from fintech platforms moving money at scale to property managers safeguarding client funds. Founded by Plaid co-founder William Hockey, Column built its own core, ledger, and technology stack without legacy banking middleware. Today, Column processes more than $4.5 trillion in annual transaction volume and provides banking infrastructure to companies including Brex, Ramp, Rippling, Wise, Mercury, and Flex. Column’s dedicated property management banking team brings that same infrastructure to trust-account management, owner disbursements, reconciliation, and real-time financial operations. Learn more at column.com/property-management.

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Flow Traders 3Q 2026 Pre-Close Call

Amsterdam, the Netherlands – Flow Traders Ltd. (Euronext: FLOW) publishes the 3Q 2026 pre-close call script to be used with analysts post the market close on 24 September 2026.

Welcome to the Flow Traders 3Q 2026 pre-close call, which is being conducted post the European market close on 24 September. During this call we will highlight relevant publicly available data and industry trends in our markets and relate these data points to their impact on our business for the quarter. The silent period for the second quarter starts on 1 October and we will publish our 3Q 2026 results on 29 October at 07:30 CEST.

Market Environment

ETF volumes in the third quarter decreased across most regions quarter-on-quarter¹, except for APAC. Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and its macro-economic consequences continued, however volatility materially reduced. Average volatility, as indicated by the VIX, decreased by 13% on a quarter-to-date¹ basis.

In Digital Assets, there are strong segmental differences between bitcoin and altcoin markets versus tokenized RWAs. Crypto ETF volumes continue to be under pressure while the market for tokenized RWAs maintains its strong momentum.

Diving deeper into each of our businesses and regions:

Traditional

EMEA

In EMEA the third quarter showed lower ETF volumes when compared to the second quarter of 2026. The quarter-to-date¹ On and Off Exchange Value Traded in EMEA is 10% down compared to 2Q 2026.

APAC

In APAC ETF volumes paint a different picture compared to EMEA and the US. In the third quarter ETF volumes in APAC were up compared to the prior quarter. The quarter-to-date¹ On and Off Exchange Value Traded in APAC is 21% up compared to 2Q 2026. The quarter-to-date¹ On and Off Exchange Value Traded in China is up 22% compared to 2Q 2026. These data points reinforce the strong growth trajectory across the APAC region.

US

In the US the third quarter showed slightly lower ETF volumes when compared to the second quarter of 2026. The quarter-to-date¹ On and Off Exchange Value Traded in the US is 2% down compared to 2Q 2026.

Digital assets

Since 10 October 2025, the bitcoin and altcoin market has decreased materially with the market being more or less flat when compared to 2Q 2026 while materially down when compared to 3Q 2025. The quarter-to-date¹ EMEA crypto market ETF volumes are up 3% when compared to the same period in 2Q 2026 while volumes are down 62% compared to quarter-to-date 3Q 2025.

The market for tokenized RWAs showed continued strength during 3Q 2026. In 3Q 2026 the market size of this market increased to c. USD 39bn compared to c. USD 32bn in 2Q 2026, illustrating the strong continued momentum in that space².

Impact on Flow Traders

Coming to Flow Traders’ third quarter performance, the decreased market trading volumes and lower volatility in the third quarter are expected to result in significantly lower NTI compared to the second quarter. Fixed operating expenses for the quarter are in line with the cost guidance for 2026 of €235-245 million.

Contact Details

Flow Traders Ltd.

Investors

Dick Peters
Phone:         +31 20 7996799
Email:                investor.relations@flowtraders.com

Media

Eliza de Waard
Phone:         +31 20 7996799
Email:                press@flowtraders.com

About Flow Traders

Flow Traders is a leading global ETF and digital asset liquidity provider, on a mission to become the liquidity provider of choice in a 24/7 global financial ecosystem. Founded in 2004, Flow Traders has built on its heritage in European equity ETFs to provide liquidity across more than 25,000 products in ETFs, equities, fixed income, commodities, FX and digital assets, on over 150 venues globally. With more than EUR 7 trillion in annual value traded and over 1,600 active counterparties, Flow Traders plays a central role in ensuring markets remain resilient and transparent. The Company is investing in frontier technologies to drive innovation across traditional and digital asset markets. Operating from eight offices across Europe, the Americas and Asia, Flow Traders brings together over 600 professionals representing more than 60 nationalities.

Notes

1. Includes July and August
2. Source – RWA.xyz

Important Legal Information

This publication is prepared by Flow Traders Ltd. and is for information purposes only. It is not a recommendation to engage in investment activities and you must not rely on the content of this document when making any investment decisions. The information in this publication does not constitute legal, tax, or investment advice and is not to be regarded as investor marketing or marketing of any security or financial instrument, or as an offer to buy or sell, or as a solicitation of any offer to buy or sell, securities or financial instruments.

The information and materials contained in this publication are provided ‘as is’ and Flow Traders Ltd. or any of its affiliates (“Flow Traders”) do not warrant the accuracy, adequacy or completeness of the information and materials and expressly disclaim liability for any errors or omissions. This publication is not intended to be, and shall not constitute in any way a binding or legal agreement, or impose any legal obligation on Flow Traders. All intellectual property rights, including trademarks, are those of their respective owners. All rights reserved. All proprietary rights and interest in or connected with this publication shall vest in Flow Traders. No part of it may be redistributed or reproduced without the prior written permission of Flow Traders.

Flow Traders expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to update, review or revise any statements contained in this publication to reflect any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which such statements are based. Unless the source is otherwise stated, the market, economic and industry data in this publication constitute the estimates of our management, using underlying data from independent third parties. We have obtained market data and certain industry forecasts used in this publication from internal surveys, reports and studies, where appropriate, as well as market research, publicly available information and industry publications. The third party sources we have used generally state that the information they contain has been obtained from sources believed to be reliable but that the accuracy and completeness of such information is not guaranteed and that the projections they contain are based on a number of assumptions.

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Market Abuse Regulation

This press release contains information within the meaning of Article 7(1) of the EU Market Abuse Regulation.

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• Flow Traders 3Q 2026 Pre-Close Call

Press release        Regulated information

Brussels, September 24, 2026, 17:45 CEST

In line with Belgian transparency legislation (Law of May 2, 2007), SIH Partners, LLLP recently sent to Solvay the following transparency notification indicating that they crossed the threshold of 3%.

Here is a summary of the notification:

Date on which the threshold is crossed	Voting rights after the transaction	Equivalent financial instruments after the transaction	Total
September 18, 2026	–	–	–

The notification, dated September 21, 2026, contains the following information:

• Reason for the notification:
  • Downward crossing of the lowest threshold
  • Update of a previous notification concerning financial instruments that are treated as voting securities
• Notified by: A parent undertaking or a controlling person
• Date on which the threshold is crossed: September 18, 2026
• Threshold crossed: 3% downwards
• Denominator: 105,876,416
• Additional information: Susquehanna International Securities Limited is able to rely on the trading book exemption. Once this exemption is applied, the position falls below the lowest disclosable threshold of 3%.
• Persons subject to the notification requirement: SIH Partners, LLLP, One Commerce Center 1201 N Orange Street Suite 715, Wilmington, Delaware, United States of America

Transparency notifications and the full chain of controlled undertakings through which the holding is effectively held are available on the Investor Relations Section of Solvay’s website.

Contacts

Investor relations

Geoffroy d’Oultremont: +32 478 88 32 96
Vincent Toussaint: +33 6 74 87 85 65
Charlotte Vandevenne: +32 471 68 01 66
investor.relations@solvay.com

Media relations

Peter Boelaert: +32 479 30 91 59
Laetitia Van Minnenbruggen: +32 484 65 30 47
media.relations@solvay.com

About Solvay

Solvay, a pioneering chemical company with a legacy rooted in founder Ernest Solvay’s pivotal innovations in the soda ash process, is dedicated to delivering essential solutions globally through its workforce of around 8,400 employees. Since 1863, Solvay harnesses the power of chemistry to create innovative, sustainable solutions that answer the world’s most essential needs such as purifying the air we breathe and the water we drink, preserving our food supplies, protecting our health and well-being, creating eco-friendly clothing, making the tires of our cars more sustainable and cleaning and protecting our homes. Solvay’s unwavering commitment drives the transition to a carbon-neutral future by 2050, underscoring its dedication to sustainability and a fair and just transition. As a world-leading company with €4.3 billion in net sales in 2025, Solvay is listed on Euronext Brussels and Paris (SOLB). For more information about Solvay, please visit solvay.com or follow Solvay on Linkedin. 

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Dit persbericht is ook in het Nederlands beschikbaar.

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• Press release
• 20260921 – Notification SIH Partners

Strasbourg, September 24, 2026, 5:45 pm CET

TRANSGENE (Paris: TNG) today announced that it has made available to the public and filed with the Autorité des marchés financiers its half-year financial report as of June 30, 2026.

The document is available on the Company’s website: www.transgene.fr, in the “Investors/Financial information” section.

This report comprises the following documents:

• 2026 half-year financial statements;
• Half-year management report;
• Statutory Auditors’ report on the 2026 half-year financial statements;
• Declaration by the person responsible for this half-year financial report.

Contacts

Media:  Caroline Tosch  Corporate and Scientific Communications Manager  +33 3 68 33 27 38  communication@transgene.fr

Investors & Analysts:

Lucie Larguier  Chief Financial Officer +33 3 88 27 91 00  investorrelations@transgene.fr

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• 20260924_Transgene_mise_a_dispo_HY1_EN