Azelis: Transparency Notification From UBS Group AG

ANTWERP, Belgium--(BUSINESS WIRE)--REGULATED INFORMATION

In accordance with Article 14 of the Belgian Transparency law of 2 May 2007, Azelis Group NV (Brussels:AZE) announces that on 19 June 2026, it has received a transparency notification from UBS Group AG.

1. Summary of the notification

UBS Group AG reported in its notification dated 19 June 2026, that on 17 June 2026, following a disposal of shares with voting securities and equivalent financial instruments, UBS Group AG (taking into account the holding of all its affiliates), decreased its holdings and crossed downward the lowest threshold of 3.00% in Azelis Group NV. UBS Group AG did not disclose further details on its direct and indirect holdings on 17 June 2026.

2. Content of the notification

Reason for the notification

Acquisition or disposal of voting securities or voting rights
Downward crossing of the lowest threshold

Notification by

A parent undertaking or a controlling person

Persons subject to the notification requirement

Name	Address (for legal entities)
UBS Group AG	Bahnhofstrasse 45, 8001 Zürich

Date on which the threshold is crossed

17 June 2026

Threshold that is crossed (in %)

3%

Denominator

243,921,719

Notified Details

A) Voting rights	Previous notification	After the transaction
	# of voting rights	# of voting rights		% of voting rights
Holders of voting rights		Linked to securities	Not linked to the securities	Linked to securities	Not linked to the securities
UBS Group AG	0
UBS Asset Management (Europe) S.A.	103,444
UBS Asset Management Life Limited	8,128
UBS Fund Management (Switzerland) AG	336,768
UBS Securities LLC	50,000
UBS Switzerland AG	118,470
Subtotal	616,810
	TOTAL

B) Equivalent financial instruments	After the transaction
Holders of equivalent financial instruments	Type of financial instrument	Expiration date	Exercise period or date	# of voting rights that may be acquired if the instrument is exercised	% of voting rights	Settlement
	TOTAL

TOTAL (A & B)		# of voting rights	% of voting rights
	CALCULATE

Chain of controlled undertakings through which the holding is effectively held, if applicable

Please see full chain of control attached.

Additional information

The disclosure obligation arose due to the total indirect holdings of UBS Group AG in Azelis Group NV, held directly by controlled undertakings, going below 3% on 17th June 2026.

3. Further information

The full transparency notification as well as this press release can be consulted on the Azelis Group NV’s website.

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About Azelis

Azelis is the reference global innovation service provider in the speciality chemical and food ingredients industry, present in 64 countries across the globe with over 4,100 employees. Our knowledgeable teams of industry, market and technical experts are each dedicated to a specific market within Life Sciences and Industrial Chemicals. We offer a comprehensive portfolio of complementary products to more than 65,000 customers, supported by +2,800 principal relationships, creating a turnover of €4.1 billion (2025). Azelis Group NV is listed on Euronext Brussels under ticker AZE and is included in the BEL20 and BEL®ESG indices.

Across our extensive network of more than 70 application laboratories, our award-winning teams develop innovative and sustainable formulations and provide technical guidance throughout the product development process. We combine global market reach with a local footprint to offer reliable, integrated, and unique digital services to local customers and attractive business opportunities to principals. Recognised for our sustainability leadership, we are committed to responsible growth that positively impacts people, communities and the planet. Through the application of science and deep market expertise, we act as catalysts for innovation, enabling our customers to win and our principals to grow.

Innovation through formulation.

www.azelis.com

Attachment – Chain of control

11. Information in relation to the person subject to the notification obligation – organizational
UBS Group AG
UBS AG
UBS Asset Management AG
UBS Asset Management (Europe) S.A.
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UBS Group AG
UBS AG
UBS Asset Management AG
UBS Asset Management Holding (No. 2) Ltd
UBS Asset Management Holding Ltd
UBS Asset Management Life Ltd
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UBS Group AG
UBS AG
UBS Asset Management AG
UBS Asset Management Switzerland AG
UBS Fund Management (Switzerland) AG
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UBS Group AG
UBS AG
UBS Americas Holding LLC
UBS Americas Inc.
UBS Securities LLC
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UBS Group AG
UBS AG
UBS Switzerland AG