Umicore - Transparency notification by BlackRock, Inc.

Group 1 - BlackRock, Inc. has crossed the legal threshold of 5% for direct voting rights and equivalent financial instruments in Umicore, with a total holding of 5.20% as of December 22, 2025 [2][8] - The breakdown of BlackRock's holdings includes 4.39% in direct voting rights and 0.81% in equivalent financial instruments [3] - The notification was made on December 23, 2025, following the acquisition or disposal of voting securities or voting rights [8] Group 2 - 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] - Umicore generated revenues of €1.8 billion (turnover of €8.7 billion) in the first half of 2025, with a strong emphasis on clean mobility and recycling [9]