Umicore - Transparency notifications by Bank of America Corporation

Core Insights - Bank of America Corporation has crossed the legal threshold of 3% for both direct voting rights and equivalent financial instruments in Umicore, with the total holding standing at 2.98% as of January 8, 2026 [2][6][7]. Summary of Notifications - On January 9, 2026, Bank of America Corporation reported direct voting rights of 0.07% and a total holding of 3.04% after the transaction [3]. - The notification on January 12, 2026, indicated a decrease in total holding to 2.98% after the transaction on January 8, 2026 [3][7]. - The denominator for the calculations of voting rights and equivalent financial instruments is 246,400,000 [7]. Company Overview - Umicore is a global advanced materials and recycling group, focusing on transforming precious and critical metals into functional technologies [6][8]. - The company operates four business groups: Catalysis, Recycling, Specialty Materials, and Battery Materials Solutions, addressing resource scarcity and the demand for clean technologies [9]. - 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 [10][11].