EQS-PVR: HUGO BOSS AG: Release according to Article 40, Section 1 of the WpHG [the German Securities Trading Act] with the objective of Europe-wide distribution

Core Points - HUGO BOSS AG has reported a significant change in voting rights, with Bank of America Corporation acquiring a total of 7.99% of voting rights as of September 22, 2025, up from 7.27% previously [4][6][12] - The breakdown of the voting rights includes 5.36% directly attached to shares and 2.63% through instruments [4][6] - The total number of voting rights for HUGO BOSS AG is reported to be 70,400,000 [4] Group 1: Issuer Details - The issuer is HUGO BOSS AG, located at Holy-Allee 3, Metzingen, Germany [2] - The Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) for HUGO BOSS AG is 529900LFVU534EBRXD13 [2] Group 2: Notification Reason - The notification is due to the acquisition of shares with voting rights by Bank of America Corporation [3] Group 3: Shareholder Details - Bank of America Corporation, based in Wilmington, DE, USA, is the entity subject to the notification obligation [4] - Merrill Lynch International is noted as holding directly 3% or more of the voting rights [4] Group 4: Voting Rights Breakdown - The new voting rights distribution includes 5.36% from shares and 2.63% from instruments, totaling 7.99% [4][6] - The previous voting rights were reported at 4.82% from shares and 2.45% from instruments, totaling 7.27% [4] Group 5: Instruments Details - The voting rights through instruments include various types such as rights of use, put options, and swaps, contributing to the overall voting rights [7][8] - The total voting rights from instruments amount to 2.63% [4][6]