Umicore - Transparency notification by Silchester International Investors LLP

Core Viewpoint - Silchester International Investors LLP has notified Umicore that it has crossed the legal threshold of 3% for direct voting rights downwards, with a total holding of 2.99% as of January 8, 2026 [1][8]. Group 1: Notification Details - The threshold for direct voting rights was crossed downwards on January 8, 2026, and the notification was made on January 12, 2026 [2][8]. - Silchester International Investors LLP holds 2.99% of direct voting rights and 0.00% of equivalent financial instruments after the transaction, totaling 2.99% [2]. Group 2: Company Overview - Umicore is a global advanced materials and recycling group, specializing in transforming precious and critical metals into functional technologies for everyday applications [5]. - The company operates four business groups: Catalysis, Recycling, Specialty Materials, and Battery Materials Solutions, focusing on resource scarcity and the demand for functional materials in clean technologies and mobility [6]. - Umicore's revenues primarily come from clean mobility and recycling, with a commitment to sustainable value creation through the development, production, and recycling of materials [7]. Group 3: Financial Performance - In the first half of 2025, Umicore generated group revenues (excluding metal) of €1.8 billion, with a total turnover of €8.7 billion [9].