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Participation notification by The Goldman Sachs Group

Participation notification by The Goldman Sachs Group

Press release                                                                 Regulated information 

Brussels, June 30, 2025, 18:00 CEST

In line with Belgian transparency legislation (Law of May 2, 2007), The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc recently sent to Solvay the following transparency notification indicating that they crossed the threshold of 5%. Here is a summary of the notification:

Date on which the threshold was crossed Voting rights after the transaction Equivalent financial instruments after the transaction Total
June 19, 2025 0.03% 5.51% 5.54%

 

The notification, dated June 25, 2025, contains the following information:

  • Reason for the notification: 
    • Acquisition or disposal of financial instruments that are treated as voting securities
  • Notified by: A parent undertaking or a controlling person
  • Date on which the threshold is crossed: June 19, 2025
  • Threshold of direct voting rights crossed: 5% upwards
  • Denominator: 105,876,416 
  • Additional information: "Call Warrants" and "Swaps" mentioned in section B are held by the corresponding entities where Goldman Sachs has a long exposure
  • Persons subject to the notification requirement: The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc (Corporation Truse Center, 1209 Orange Street, Wilmimgton, DE 19801, USA)

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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