Umicore - Transparency notification by Groupe Bruxelles Lambert S.A.

Core Viewpoint - Groupe Bruxelles Lambert S.A. has notified Umicore that it has crossed the legal threshold of 10% for direct voting rights downwards, with a total holding of 7.96% as of 18 November 2025 [2][8]. Group 1: Notification Details - The threshold was crossed on 18 November 2025, with the notification received on 20 November 2025 [8]. - The total direct voting rights after the transaction stand at 7.96%, with no equivalent financial instruments reported [3][8]. - The denominator for the calculation of voting rights is 246,400,000 [8]. Group 2: Company Overview - Umicore is a global advanced materials and recycling group, focusing on transforming precious and critical metals into functional technologies [6]. - The company operates four business groups: Catalysis, Recycling, Specialty Materials, and Battery Materials Solutions, addressing resource scarcity and the need for clean technologies [7]. - In the first half of 2025, Umicore generated revenues of €1.8 billion, with a turnover of €8.7 billion [9].