SIKA SUCCESSFULLY PLACES CHF 600 MILLION BOND

Core Viewpoint - Sika successfully placed a CHF 600 million bond through a triple tranche, aimed at optimizing its bond maturity profile and reducing overall funding costs [1][2]. Group 1: Bond Details - The bond consists of three tranches: - CHF 100 million with a maturity of 1.75 years, fixed coupon of 0.450% per annum, issued at 100.003% reflecting a yield of 0.4481% [4] - CHF 250 million with a maturity of 5 years, fixed coupon of 0.850% per annum, issued at 100.220% reflecting a yield of 0.8050% [4] - CHF 250 million with a maturity of 9 years, fixed coupon of 1.200% per annum, issued at 100.361% reflecting a yield of 1.1575% [4] Group 2: Corporate Profile - Sika is a leading specialty chemicals company focused on bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protection in the construction and industrial sectors [3] - The company operates in 102 countries, with over 400 factories and more than 34,000 employees, generating annual sales of CHF 11.76 billion in 2024 [3] - Sika plays a significant role in promoting environmental compatibility in the construction and transportation industries through innovative technologies [3]