Release according to article 40 para. 1 WpHG
Software AG: Release according to Article 40, Section 1 of the WpHG
Darmstadt (pta020/05.07.2023/11:00 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, Mosel Bidco SE
5. Date on which threshold was crossed or reached
29.06.2023
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 | 20.08 | 35.08 | 55.16 | 74,000,000 |
| Previous notification (if applicable) | 5.02 | 45.10 | 50.12 |
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 | 14,859,999 | 0.00 | 20.08 |
| Total: | 14,859,999 | 20.08 |
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 | 9.13 | 9.13 | |
| Mosel Topco S.à r.l. | |||
| Mosel Midco S.à r.l. | |||
| Mosel Holdco GmbH | |||
| Mosel Topco GmbH | |||
| Mosel Midco 1 GmbH | |||
| Mosel Midco 2 GmbH | |||
| Mosel Midco 3 GmbH | |||
| Mosel Bidco SE | 10.95 | 25.08 | 36.03 |
| - | |||
| 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 | 9.13 | 9.13 | |
| Mosel Topco S.à r.l. | |||
| Mosel Midco S.à r.l. | |||
| Mosel Holdco GmbH | |||
| Mosel Topco GmbH | |||
| Mosel Midco 1 GmbH | |||
| Mosel Midco 2 GmbH | |||
| Mosel Midco 3 GmbH | |||
| Mosel Bidco SE | 10.95 | 25.08 | 36.03 |
| - | |||
| Silver Lake (Offshore) AIV GP VI, Ltd. | |||
| SLP VI Cayman Aggregator GP, L.P. | |||
| SLP Cayman Holding LP | 9.13 | 9.13 | |
| Mosel Topco S.à r.l. | |||
| Mosel Midco S.à r.l. | |||
| Mosel Holdco GmbH | |||
| Mosel Topco GmbH | |||
| Mosel Midco 1 GmbH | |||
| Mosel Midco 2 GmbH | |||
| Mosel Midco 3 GmbH | |||
| Mosel Bidco SE | 10.95 | 25.08 | 36.03 |
| - | |||
| 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. As of 29 June 2023, the takeover offer by Mosel Bidco SE (acceptance period expired on 28 June 2023) has been accepted for 32,146,037 voting rights. This includes 18,558,425 voting rights which are subject to the Share Purchase Agreement referred to under 7.b.2.
Date
04.07.2023
(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 |