Publication of statement by the Board of Directors in respect of the takeover offer from Freudenberg to the shareholders of Nilfisk Holding

Core Viewpoint - Nilfisk Holding A/S has published a Board Statement regarding the voluntary takeover offer from Freudenberg Home and Cleaning Solutions GmbH to acquire all issued and outstanding shares of Nilfisk, excluding treasury shares and shares held by the Offeror [1][5]. Company Overview - Nilfisk was founded in 1906 and is a leading global provider of professional cleaning equipment and services, with over 90% of sales directed to professional markets [3][4]. - The company operates in more than 100 countries and has six manufacturing sites located in the US, Mexico, Hungary, Italy, and China [4]. - In 2024, Nilfisk generated revenue of 1,027.9 million EUR, with the largest market being the US, accounting for 28% of total revenue, followed by Germany (14%), France (10%), Denmark (7%), and the UK (4%) [4]. Offer Details - The Board Statement has been prepared in both Danish and English, with the Danish version prevailing in case of discrepancies [2]. - The Offer is subject to certain restrictions and is available on Nilfisk's investor website [2].