WENDEL: Share buybacks and liquidity agreement suspension

Group 1 - Wendel has signed a mandate with Natixis SA for share buybacks up to a maximum volume representing approximately 9% of its share capital, effective until December 18, 2026 [1][2] - The share buybacks will be conducted under the program authorized by the Shareholders' Meeting of May 15, 2025, and the liquidity agreement with Oddo BHF is suspended for the duration of the mandate [2] - The liquidity account currently holds 68,273 shares and €3,897,144.04 [2] Group 2 - Wendel is a leading listed investment firm in Europe, focusing on companies that are leaders in their respective fields, and has initiated a strategic shift into third-party asset management of private assets [3] - The company has made significant acquisitions, including a 51% stake in IK Partners in May 2024 and 72% of Monroe Capital in March 2025, with the acquisition of Committed Advisors announced in October 2025 [3] - As of December 31, 2025, Wendel Investment Managers manages €47 billion on behalf of third-party investors and approximately €5.5 billion in its Principal Investments activity [3]