Koenig & Bauer AG: Announcement for Announcements of holders of considerable holdings according to article 43 WpHG

Würzburg (pta012/20.12.2024/10:37 UTC+1) - Release of Release according to § 43 WpHG

Notification of Major Holdings

Leibinger Consulting AG has informed us pursuant to section 43 para. 1 WpHG on 19 December 2024 of the following:

Objectives of the acquisition (Sec. 43 (1) Sentence 3 WpHG)

1. The investment is made as a long-term strategic investment and with the aim of realising capital growth.

2. On December 3, 2024, the reporting threshold of 10% of voting rights and on December 19, 2024, the reporting threshold of 15% of voting rights was exceeded. Currently (as of December 19, 2024), a total of 2,490,786 shares are held. Depending on the share price and the general economic situation, the reporting party intends to acquire additional voting rights by acquisition or in some other way in the next twelve months.

3. The aim is to influence the composition of the Supervisory Board.

4. No significant change are sought compared to the current policy of the Supervisory Board and Executive Board of Koenig & Bauer AG, Würzburg, regarding the capital structure, the ratio of equity and debt financing and dividends.


Origin of funds (Section 43 (1) Sentence 4 WpHG)

The voting rights were acquired on own account through the exclusive use of equity.

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