Umicore - Transparency notification by Barclays PLC

Group 1 - Barclays PLC has crossed the legal threshold of 3% for direct voting rights and equivalent financial instruments in Umicore, with a total holding of 3.22% as of February 2, 2026 [2][10] - The breakdown of Barclays PLC's holdings includes 0.90% in direct voting rights and 2.32% in equivalent financial instruments after the transaction [3][10] - The notification regarding this change was made on February 11, 2026, following the threshold crossing [10] 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 through 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]