Regulatory News:
In accordance with Article 14 of the Belgian Transparency law of May 2, 2007, Azelis Group NV (Brussels:AZE) announces that it has received a transparency notification from Invesco Ltd.
1. Summary of the notification
Invesco Ltd. reported in its notification dated February 28, 2025, that on February 26, 2025, following an acquisition of voting securities, its participation increased and crossed the threshold of 10.00% in Azelis Group NV.
On February 26, 2025, Invesco Ltd. (taking into account the holding of its affiliates) owned 26,838,187 shares with voting rights, representing 11.00% of the total number of shares issued by the company (243,921,719), versus 13,840,259 shares representing 5.67% in its previous notification dated June 14, 2024, as well as 12,618 equivalent financial instruments, representing 0.01% of the voting rights issued by the company, versus 690,405 equivalent financial instruments representing 0.28% in its previous notification dated June 14, 2024.
2. Content of the notification
Reason for the notification
Acquisition or disposal of voting securities or voting rights
Notification by
A parent undertaking or a controlling person
Persons subject to the notification requirement
Name | Address (for legal entities) |
Invesco Ltd. | 1331,Spring Street NW ,Suite 2500, Atlanta, Georgia 30309, USA |
Date on which the threshold is crossed
February 26, 2025
Threshold that is crossed (in %)
10%
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 | |
Invesco Ltd. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Invesco Advisers, Inc. | 871,032 | 1,008,910 | 0 | 0.41% | 0.00% |
Invesco Asset Management Limited | 12,261,525 | 25,827,972 | 0 | 10.59% | 0.00% |
Invesco Capital Management LLC | 683 | 1,305 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Invesco Management S.A. | 707,019 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Subtotal | 13,840,259 | 26,838,187 | 11.00% | ||
TOTAL | 26,838,187 | 0 | 11.00% | 0.00% | |
B) Equivalent financial instruments | After the transaction | |||||
Holders of equivalent
| Type of financial
| Expiration
| Exercise
| # of voting
| % of voting
| Settlement |
Invesco Asset Management Limited | Shares lent to third parties | 12,618 | 0.01% | |||
TOTAL | 12.618 | 0.01% | ||||
TOTAL (A B) | # of voting rights | % of voting rights | ||
CALCULATE | 26,850,805 | 11.01% |
Chain of controlled undertakings through which the holding is effectively held, if applicable
This disclosure is made on behalf of Invesco Ltd. and relates to shares beneficially owned by various mutual and pension funds managed by Invesco Ltd. and its subsidiary companies, whereby Invesco Ltd. has discretion as to the acquisition and disposal of the shares and as to the exercise of the voting rights associated with the shares as at 26/02/2025. Invesco Ltd. is not a controlled entity. Invesco Ltd. is the parent company controlling the voting rights for the below; Invesco Advisers, Inc. 0.41%; Invesco Capital Management LLC 0.01%; Invesco Asset Management Limited 10.59%.
Additional information
The acquisition of the shares in the (company), by Invesco (on behalf of funds managed by affiliates of the group management companies) to Invesco Ltd, is part of the normal course of its portfolio management company activity, conducted without intent to implement a particular strategy for the company, or to exercise, as such, a specific influence on the management of the latter. The company, Invesco (on behalf of funds managed by affiliates of the group management companies) is not acting in concert with a third party and does not intend to take control of the company.
3. Further information
The full transparency notification as well as this press release can be consulted on the Azelis Group NV's website.
About Azelis
Azelis is a leading global innovation service provider in the speciality chemical and food ingredients industry present in 65 countries across the globe with over 4,300 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 lateral value chain of complementary products to more than 62,000 customers, supported by +2,800 principal relationships, creating a turnover of €4.2 billion (2024). Azelis Group NV is listed on Euronext Brussels under ticker AZE.
Across our extensive network of more than 70 application laboratories, our award-winning teams help develop formulations and provide technical guidance throughout the customers' product development process. We combine a global market reach with a local footprint to offer a reliable, integrated, and unique digital service to local customers and attractive- business opportunities to principals. Top industry-rated by Sustainalytics, Azelis is a leader in sustainability. We believe in building and nurturing solid, honest, and transparent relationships with our people and partners.
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