Release according to article 40 para. 1 WpHG
Software AG: Release according to Article 40, Section 1 of the WpHG
Darmstadt (pta021/08.05.2023/10:20 UTC+2) - Release of Voting Rights Announcement
Voting Rights Announcement
1. Details of issuer
| Name: | Software AG |
| Legal Entity Identifier (LEI): | 529900M1LIO0SLOBAS50 |
| Street: | Uhlandstraße 12 |
| Postal code: | 64297 |
| City: | Darmstadt, Germany |
2. Reason for notification
Acquisition / disposal of shares with voting rights
3. Details of person subject to the notification obligation
Legal entity: SLTM GP, L.L.C.
City and country of registered office:
Wilmington, Delaware,
United States of America (USA)
Legal entity: Silver Lake (Offshore) AIV GP VI, Ltd.
City and country of registered office:
George Town, Grand Cayman,
Cayman Islands
Legal entity: Silver Lake Group, L.L.C.
City and country of registered office:
Wilmington, Delaware,
United States of America (USA)
4. Names of shareholders holding directly 3% or more voting rights, if different from 3.
SLP Cayman Holding LP
5. Date on which threshold was crossed or reached
27.04.2023
6. Total positions
| % of voting rights attached to shares (total of 7.a.) | % of voting rights through instruments (total of 7.b.1 + 7.b.2) | Total of both in % (7.a. + 7.b.) | Total number of voting rights pursuant to Sec. 41 WpHG | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New | 4.05 | 35.08 | 39.13 | 74,000,000 |
| Previous notification (if applicable) | 0.00 | 35.08 | 35.08 |
7. Details on total positions
a. Voting rights attached to shares (Sec.s 33, 34 WpHG)
| ISIN | Absolute direct (Sec. 33 WpHG) | Absolute indirect (Sec. 34 WpHG) | In % direct (Sec. 33 WpHG) | In % indirect (Sec. 34 WpHG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE000A2GS401 | 0 | 3,000,000 | 0.00 | 4.05 |
| Total: | 3,000,000 | 4.05 |
b.1. Instruments according to Sec. 38 (1) no. 1 WpHG
| type of instrument | Maturity / Expiration | Exercise or conversion period | Voting Rights Absolute | Voting Rights in % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0.00 | |||
| Total: | 0 | 0.00 |
b.2. Instruments according to Sec. 38 (1) no. 2 WpHG
| type of instrument | Maturity / Expiration | Exercise or conversion period | Cash or physical transaction | Voting Rights Absolute | Voting Rights in % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Convertible Bond | Physical | 7,397,937 | 9.99 | ||
| Share Purchase Agreement | Physical | 18,558,425 | 25.08 | ||
| Total: | 25,956,362 | 35.08 |
8. Information in relation to the person subject to the notification obligation
Full chain of controlled undertakings starting with the ultimate controlling natural person or legal entity
| Name | % of voting rights (if at least 3% or more) | % of voting rights through instruments (if at least 5% or more) | Total of both (if at least 5% or more) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Lake (Offshore) AIV GP VI, Ltd. | |||
| Silver Lake Technology Associates VI Cayman, L.P. | |||
| Silver Lake Partners VI Cayman, L.P. | |||
| SLP Clementia Aggregator, L.P. | |||
| SLP Clementia Holdco | 8.00 | 8.00 | |
| - | |||
| Silver Lake (Offshore) AIV GP VI, Ltd. | |||
| Silver Lake Technology Associates VI Cayman, L.P. | |||
| Silver Lake Partners VI Cayman, L.P. | |||
| SLP Cayman Top Holding LP | |||
| SLP Cayman Holding LP | 4.05 | ||
| Mosel Topco S.à r.l. | |||
| Mosel Midco S.à r.l. | |||
| Blitz F23-626 GmbH | |||
| Mosel Topco GmbH | |||
| Mosel Midco 1 GmbH | |||
| Blitz F23-629 GmbH | |||
| Mosel Midco 3 GmbH | |||
| Mosel Bidco SE | 25.08 | 25.08 | |
| - | |||
| Silver Lake (Offshore) AIV GP VI, Ltd. | |||
| SLP VI Cayman Aggregator GP, L.P. | |||
| SLP Clementia Aggregator, L.P. | |||
| SLP Clementia Holdco | 8.00 | 8.00 | |
| - | |||
| Silver Lake (Offshore) AIV GP VI, Ltd. | |||
| SLP VI Cayman Aggregator GP, L.P. | |||
| SLP Cayman Top Holding LP | |||
| SLP Cayman Holding LP | 4.05 | ||
| Mosel Topco S.à r.l. | |||
| Mosel Midco S.à r.l. | |||
| Blitz F23-626 GmbH | |||
| Mosel Topco GmbH | |||
| Mosel Midco 1 GmbH | |||
| Blitz F23-629 GmbH | |||
| Mosel Midco 3 GmbH | |||
| Mosel Bidco SE | 25.08 | 25.08 | |
| - | |||
| Silver Lake (Offshore) AIV GP VI, Ltd. | |||
| SLP VI Cayman Aggregator GP, L.P. | |||
| SLP Cayman Holding LP | 4.05 | ||
| Mosel Topco S.à r.l. | |||
| Mosel Midco S.à r.l. | |||
| Blitz F23-626 GmbH | |||
| Mosel Topco GmbH | |||
| Mosel Midco 1 GmbH | |||
| Blitz F23-629 GmbH | |||
| Mosel Midco 3 GmbH | |||
| Mosel Bidco SE | 25.08 | 25.08 | |
| - | |||
| Silver Lake Group, L.L.C. | |||
| SLAA II (GP), L.L.C. | |||
| Silver Lake Alpine Associates II, L.P. | |||
| Silver Lake Alpine II, L.P. / SL Alpine II Aggregator GP, L.L.C. | |||
| SLA Clementia Aggregator, L.P. | |||
| SLA Clementia Holdco |
9. In case of proxy voting according to Sec. 34 para. 3 WpHG
(only in case of attribution of voting rights in accordance with Sec. 34 para. 1 sent. 1 No. 6 WpHG)
Date of general meeting: N/A
Holding total positions (6.) after general meeting:
| Proportion of voting rights | Proportion of instruments | Total of both |
|---|---|---|
| % | % | % |
10. Other useful information
SLTM GP, L.L.C., Silver Lake (Offshore) AIV GP VI, Ltd. and Silver Lake Group, L.L.C. are acting in concert.
Date
04.05.2023
(end)
| Emitter: |
Software AG Uhlandstraße 12 64297 Darmstadt Germany |
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|---|---|---|
| Contact Person: | Investor Relations | |
| Phone: | +49 615192 1900 | |
| E-Mail: | Investor.Relations@softwareag.com | |
| Website: | www.softwareag.com | |
| ISIN(s): | DE000A2GS401 (Share) | |
| Stock Exchange(s): | Regulated Market in Frankfurt; Free Market in Berlin, Dusseldorf, Hamburg, Hannover, Munich, Stuttgart, Tradegate |