Participation notifications by UBS Group AG
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Brussels, January 29, 2026, 17:45 CET
In line with Belgian transparency legislation (Law of May 2, 2007), UBS Group AG recently sent to Solvay the following transparency notifications indicating that they crossed the threshold of 3%.
Here is a summary of the notifications:
| Date on which the threshold is crossed | Voting rights after the transaction | Equivalent financial instruments after the transaction | Total |
| 21 January 2026 | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| 23 January 2026 | 0.11% | 2.95% | 3.06% |
| 26 January 2026 | - | - | - |
The latest notification, dated January 29, 2026, contains the following information:
- Reason for the notification:
- Acquisition or disposal of financial instruments that are treated as voting securities
- Downward crossing of the lowest threshold
- Notified by: A parent undertaking or a controlling person
- Date on which the threshold is crossed: January 26, 2026
- Threshold of direct voting rights crossed: 3% downwards
- Denominator: 105,876,416
- Additional information: The disclosure obligation arose due to the total indirect holdings of UBS Group AG in voting rights of Solvay SA, held directly by controlled undertakings falling below 3% on January 26, 2026.
- Persons subject to the notification requirement: UBS Group AG, Bahnhofstrasse 45, 8001 Zürich
Transparency notifications and the full chain of controlled undertakings through which the holding is effectively held are available on the of Solvay's website.
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About Solvay
Solvay, a pioneering chemical company with a legacy rooted in founder Ernest Solvay's pivotal innovations in the soda ash process, is dedicated to delivering essential solutions globally through its workforce of circa 9,000 employees. Since 1863, Solvay harnesses the power of chemistry to create innovative, sustainable solutions that answer the world’s most essential needs such as purifying the air we breathe and the water we drink, preserving our food supplies, protecting our health and well-being, creating eco-friendly clothing, making the tires of our cars more sustainable and cleaning and protecting our homes. Solvay’s unwavering commitment drives the transition to a carbon-neutral future by 2050, underscoring its dedication to sustainability and a fair and just transition. As a world-leading company with €4.7 billion in net sales in 2024, Solvay is listed on Euronext Brussels and Paris (SOLB). For more information about Solvay, please visit or follow on Linkedin.
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