WENDEL: Signing of the acquisition agreement of Committed Advisors

Core Insights - Wendel has entered into exclusive negotiations to acquire a controlling stake in Committed Advisors from its founding partners, who will reinvest their net proceeds into Committed Advisors funds as part of the transaction [1] - The acquisition agreement was signed on November 24, 2025, and is expected to be completed in Q1 2026, pending regulatory approvals [2] Company Overview - Wendel SE is one of the leading publicly traded investment companies in Europe, investing in sector-leading companies such as ACAMS, Bureau Veritas, and IHS Towers [3] - As of September 30, 2025, Wendel manages €40 billion for third-party investors and approximately €5.3 billion for its own account [3] - The company aims to develop a private asset management platform in addition to its proprietary investment activities, having acquired 51% of IK Partners in May 2024 and 72% of Monroe Capital in March 2025 [3] Financial Information - Wendel is listed on the Euronext Paris and has a long-term rating of BBB with a stable outlook from Standard & Poor's [4]