{"success":true,"data":{"pressRelease":{"id":"172010","rtpr_id":"nBw16ggtHa-20261019","ticker":"AZE","exchange":"","all_tickers":["AZE"],"title":"Azelis: Transparency notifications from UBS Group AG","author":"Business Wire","published_at":"2026-10-19T05:45:00.097Z","article_body":"Azelis: Transparency notifications from UBS Group AG\n\nREGULATED INFORMATION\n\nIn accordance with Article 14 of the Belgian Transparency law of 2 May 2007,\nAzelis Group NV (Brussels:AZE) announces that on 13 October 2026, it has\nreceived two transparency notifications from UBS Group AG.\n\n1. Summary of the notifications\n\nUBS Group AG reported in its first notification dated 13 October 2026, that on\n8 October 2026, following an acquisition of shares with voting rights and\nequivalent financial instruments, UBS Group AG (taking into account the\nholding of all its affiliates), increased its holdings and crossed the\nthreshold of 3.00% in Azelis Group NV.\n\nOn 8 October 2026, UBS Group AG (taking into account the holding of all its\naffiliates) owned 1,090,312 shares with voting rights, representing 0.45% of\nthe total number of shares issued by the company (243,921,719), as well as\n6,278,198 equivalent financial instruments, representing 2.57% of the voting\nrights issued by the company.\n\nUBS Group AG reported in its second notification dated 13 October 2026, that\non 9 October 2026, following a disposal of shares with voting rights, UBS\nGroup AG (taking into account the holding of all its affiliates), decreased\nits holdings and crossed downward the lowest threshold of 3.00% in Azelis\nGroup NV. UBS Group AG did not disclose further details on its direct and\nindirect holdings on 9 October 2026.\n\n2. Content of the notifications\n\nReason for the notifications\n\nAcquisition or disposal of voting securities or voting rights\n\nAcquisition or disposal of financial instruments that are treated as voting\nsecurities\n\nDownward crossing of the lowest threshold\n\nNotifications by\n\nA parent undertaking or a controlling person\n\nPersons subject to the notification requirement\n Name Address (for legal entities) \n UBS Group AG Bahnhofstrasse 45, 8001 Zürich \n\n\nDate on which the threshold is crossed\n\n8 October 2026 and 9 October 2026\n\nThreshold that is crossed (in %)\n\n3%\n\nDenominator\n\n243,921,719\n\nNotified Details\n\nFirst transparency notification dated 13 October 2026\n A) Voting rights Previous notification After the transaction \n   # of voting rights # of voting rights % of voting rights \n Holders of voting rights   Linked to securities Not linked to the securities Linked to securities Not linked to the securities \n UBS Group AG 0   0.00%   \n UBS AG   657,272   0.27%   \n UBS Asset Management (Europe) S.A.   97,725   0.04%   \n UBS Asset Management Life Limited   8,128   0.00%   \n UBS Fund Management (Switzerland) AG 327,187   0.13%   \n Subtotal 1,090,312   0.45%   \n   TOTAL 1,090,312   0.45%   \n\n B) Equivalent financial instruments After the transaction \n Holders of equivalent Type of financial instrument Expiration date Exercise period or date # of voting rights that may be acquired if the instrument is exercised % of voting rights Settlement \n \nfinancial instruments \n UBS AG Call Options 17-Dec-2027   177,000 0.07% physical \n UBS AG Call Options 17-Mar-2028   61,500 0.03% physical \n UBS AG Right to Recall Lent shares   At any time 29,496 0.01% physical \n UBS Switzerland AG Right to Recall Lent shares   At any time 281,345 0.12% physical \n UBS AG Right of Use over shares   At any time 85,314 0.03% physical \n UBS Switzerland AG Right of Use over shares   At any time 5,424,567 2.22% physical \n UBS AG Right to Substitute Shares delivered as Collateral   At any time 218,976 0.09% physical \n TOTAL   6,278,198 2.57%   \n\n TOTAL (A & B)     # of voting rights % of voting rights \n CALCULATE 7,368,510 3.02% \n\n\nSecond transparency notification dated 13 October 2026\n A) Voting rights Previous notification After the transaction \n   # of voting rights # of voting rights % of voting rights \n Holders of voting rights   Linked to securities Not linked to the securities Linked to securities Not linked to the securities \n UBS Group AG 0     \n UBS AG 657,272         \n UBS Asset Management (Europe) S.A. 97,725     \n UBS Asset Management Life Limited 8,128       \n UBS Fund Management (Switzerland) AG 327,187     \n Subtotal 1,090,312       \n   TOTAL         \n\n B) Equivalent financial instruments After the transaction \n Holders of equivalent Type of financial instrument Expiration date Exercise period or date # of voting rights that may be acquired if the instrument is exercised % of voting rights Settlement \n \nfinancial instruments \n               \n TOTAL         \n\n TOTAL (A & B)     # of voting rights % of voting rights \n CALCULATE     \n\n\nChain of controlled undertakings through which the holding is effectively\nheld, if applicable\n\nPlease see full chain of control attached.\n\nAdditional information\n\nThe disclosure obligation arose due to the total indirect holdings of UBS\nGroup AG in Azelis Group NV, held directly by controlled undertakings, going\nabove 3% on 08th October 2026.\n\nThe disclosure obligation arose due to the total indirect holdings of UBS\nGroup AG in Azelis Group NV, held directly by controlled undertakings, going\nbelow 3% on 9th October 2026.\n\n3. Further information\n\nThe full transparency notifications as well as this press release can be\nconsulted on the Azelis Group NV’s website.\n\n··················· END\n···················\n\nAbout Azelis\n\nAzelis is the reference global innovation service provider in the speciality\nchemical and food ingredients industry, present in 64 countries across the\nglobe with over 4,100 employees. Our knowledgeable teams of industry, market\nand technical experts are each dedicated to a specific market within Life\nSciences and Industrial Chemicals. We offer a comprehensive portfolio of\ncomplementary products to more than 65,000 customers, supported by +2,800\nprincipal relationships, creating a turnover of €4.1 billion (2025). Azelis\nGroup NV is listed on Euronext Brussels under ticker AZE and is included in\nthe BEL20 and BEL®ESG indices.\n\nAcross our extensive network of more than 70 application laboratories, our\naward-winning teams develop innovative and sustainable formulations and\nprovide technical guidance throughout the product development process. We\ncombine global market reach with a local footprint to offer reliable,\nintegrated, and unique digital services to local customers and attractive\nbusiness opportunities to principals. Recognised for our sustainability\nleadership, we are committed to responsible growth that positively impacts\npeople, communities and the planet. Through the application of science and\ndeep market expertise, we act as catalysts for innovation, enabling our\ncustomers to win and our principals to grow.\n\nInnovation through formulation.\n\nwww.azelis.com\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.azelis.com&esheet=54623295&newsitemid=20261018036467&lan=en-US&anchor=www.azelis.com&index=1&md5=0777556afc873441981b4f2dd800658e)\n\nAttachment – Chain of control\n\n11. Information in relation to the person subject to the notification\nobligation – organizational\n\nUBS Group AG\n\nUBS AG\n\nUBS Asset Management AG\n\nUBS Asset Management (Europe) S.A.\n\n-\n\nUBS Group AG\n\nUBS AG\n\nUBS Asset Management AG\n\nUBS Asset Management Holding (No. 2) Ltd\n\nUBS Asset Management Holding Ltd\n\nUBS Asset Management Life Ltd\n\n-\n\nUBS Group AG\n\nUBS AG\n\nUBS Asset Management AG\n\nUBS Asset Management Switzerland AG\n\nUBS Fund Management (Switzerland) AG\n\n-\n\nUBS Group AG\n\nUBS AG\n\nUBS Switzerland AG\n\n\n\nView source version on businesswire.com:\nhttps://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20261018036467/en/\n(https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20261018036467/en/)\n\nContact information:\n\nAzelis \n\ninvestor-relations@azelis.com (mailto:investor-relations@azelis.com)\n\n\nCopyright Business Wire 2026","article_body_html":"","raw_payload":{"data":{"id":"nBw16ggtHa-20261019","title":"Azelis: Transparency notifications from UBS Group AG","author":"Business Wire","ticker":"AZE","created":"2026-10-19T05:45:00.097Z","tickers":["AZE"],"exchange":"","article_body":"Azelis: Transparency notifications from UBS Group AG\n\nREGULATED INFORMATION\n\nIn accordance with Article 14 of the Belgian Transparency law of 2 May 2007,\nAzelis Group NV (Brussels:AZE) announces that on 13 October 2026, it has\nreceived two transparency notifications from UBS Group AG.\n\n1. Summary of the notifications\n\nUBS Group AG reported in its first notification dated 13 October 2026, that on\n8 October 2026, following an acquisition of shares with voting rights and\nequivalent financial instruments, UBS Group AG (taking into account the\nholding of all its affiliates), increased its holdings and crossed the\nthreshold of 3.00% in Azelis Group NV.\n\nOn 8 October 2026, UBS Group AG (taking into account the holding of all its\naffiliates) owned 1,090,312 shares with voting rights, representing 0.45% of\nthe total number of shares issued by the company (243,921,719), as well as\n6,278,198 equivalent financial instruments, representing 2.57% of the voting\nrights issued by the company.\n\nUBS Group AG reported in its second notification dated 13 October 2026, that\non 9 October 2026, following a disposal of shares with voting rights, UBS\nGroup AG (taking into account the holding of all its affiliates), decreased\nits holdings and crossed downward the lowest threshold of 3.00% in Azelis\nGroup NV. UBS Group AG did not disclose further details on its direct and\nindirect holdings on 9 October 2026.\n\n2. Content of the notifications\n\nReason for the notifications\n\nAcquisition or disposal of voting securities or voting rights\n\nAcquisition or disposal of financial instruments that are treated as voting\nsecurities\n\nDownward crossing of the lowest threshold\n\nNotifications by\n\nA parent undertaking or a controlling person\n\nPersons subject to the notification requirement\n Name Address (for legal entities) \n UBS Group AG Bahnhofstrasse 45, 8001 Zürich \n\n\nDate on which the threshold is crossed\n\n8 October 2026 and 9 October 2026\n\nThreshold that is crossed (in %)\n\n3%\n\nDenominator\n\n243,921,719\n\nNotified Details\n\nFirst transparency notification dated 13 October 2026\n A) Voting rights Previous notification After the transaction \n   # of voting rights # of voting rights % of voting rights \n Holders of voting rights   Linked to securities Not linked to the securities Linked to securities Not linked to the securities \n UBS Group AG 0   0.00%   \n UBS AG   657,272   0.27%   \n UBS Asset Management (Europe) S.A.   97,725   0.04%   \n UBS Asset Management Life Limited   8,128   0.00%   \n UBS Fund Management (Switzerland) AG 327,187   0.13%   \n Subtotal 1,090,312   0.45%   \n   TOTAL 1,090,312   0.45%   \n\n B) Equivalent financial instruments After the transaction \n Holders of equivalent Type of financial instrument Expiration date Exercise period or date # of voting rights that may be acquired if the instrument is exercised % of voting rights Settlement \n \nfinancial instruments \n UBS AG Call Options 17-Dec-2027   177,000 0.07% physical \n UBS AG Call Options 17-Mar-2028   61,500 0.03% physical \n UBS AG Right to Recall Lent shares   At any time 29,496 0.01% physical \n UBS Switzerland AG Right to Recall Lent shares   At any time 281,345 0.12% physical \n UBS AG Right of Use over shares   At any time 85,314 0.03% physical \n UBS Switzerland AG Right of Use over shares   At any time 5,424,567 2.22% physical \n UBS AG Right to Substitute Shares delivered as Collateral   At any time 218,976 0.09% physical \n TOTAL   6,278,198 2.57%   \n\n TOTAL (A & B)     # of voting rights % of voting rights \n CALCULATE 7,368,510 3.02% \n\n\nSecond transparency notification dated 13 October 2026\n A) Voting rights Previous notification After the transaction \n   # of voting rights # of voting rights % of voting rights \n Holders of voting rights   Linked to securities Not linked to the securities Linked to securities Not linked to the securities \n UBS Group AG 0     \n UBS AG 657,272         \n UBS Asset Management (Europe) S.A. 97,725     \n UBS Asset Management Life Limited 8,128       \n UBS Fund Management (Switzerland) AG 327,187     \n Subtotal 1,090,312       \n   TOTAL         \n\n B) Equivalent financial instruments After the transaction \n Holders of equivalent Type of financial instrument Expiration date Exercise period or date # of voting rights that may be acquired if the instrument is exercised % of voting rights Settlement \n \nfinancial instruments \n               \n TOTAL         \n\n TOTAL (A & B)     # of voting rights % of voting rights \n CALCULATE     \n\n\nChain of controlled undertakings through which the holding is effectively\nheld, if applicable\n\nPlease see full chain of control attached.\n\nAdditional information\n\nThe disclosure obligation arose due to the total indirect holdings of UBS\nGroup AG in Azelis Group NV, held directly by controlled undertakings, going\nabove 3% on 08th October 2026.\n\nThe disclosure obligation arose due to the total indirect holdings of UBS\nGroup AG in Azelis Group NV, held directly by controlled undertakings, going\nbelow 3% on 9th October 2026.\n\n3. Further information\n\nThe full transparency notifications as well as this press release can be\nconsulted on the Azelis Group NV’s website.\n\n··················· END\n···················\n\nAbout Azelis\n\nAzelis is the reference global innovation service provider in the speciality\nchemical and food ingredients industry, present in 64 countries across the\nglobe with over 4,100 employees. Our knowledgeable teams of industry, market\nand technical experts are each dedicated to a specific market within Life\nSciences and Industrial Chemicals. We offer a comprehensive portfolio of\ncomplementary products to more than 65,000 customers, supported by +2,800\nprincipal relationships, creating a turnover of €4.1 billion (2025). Azelis\nGroup NV is listed on Euronext Brussels under ticker AZE and is included in\nthe BEL20 and BEL®ESG indices.\n\nAcross our extensive network of more than 70 application laboratories, our\naward-winning teams develop innovative and sustainable formulations and\nprovide technical guidance throughout the product development process. We\ncombine global market reach with a local footprint to offer reliable,\nintegrated, and unique digital services to local customers and attractive\nbusiness opportunities to principals. Recognised for our sustainability\nleadership, we are committed to responsible growth that positively impacts\npeople, communities and the planet. Through the application of science and\ndeep market expertise, we act as catalysts for innovation, enabling our\ncustomers to win and our principals to grow.\n\nInnovation through formulation.\n\nwww.azelis.com\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.azelis.com&esheet=54623295&newsitemid=20261018036467&lan=en-US&anchor=www.azelis.com&index=1&md5=0777556afc873441981b4f2dd800658e)\n\nAttachment – Chain of control\n\n11. Information in relation to the person subject to the notification\nobligation – organizational\n\nUBS Group AG\n\nUBS AG\n\nUBS Asset Management AG\n\nUBS Asset Management (Europe) S.A.\n\n-\n\nUBS Group AG\n\nUBS AG\n\nUBS Asset Management AG\n\nUBS Asset Management Holding (No. 2) Ltd\n\nUBS Asset Management Holding Ltd\n\nUBS Asset Management Life Ltd\n\n-\n\nUBS Group AG\n\nUBS AG\n\nUBS Asset Management AG\n\nUBS Asset Management Switzerland AG\n\nUBS Fund Management (Switzerland) AG\n\n-\n\nUBS Group AG\n\nUBS AG\n\nUBS Switzerland AG\n\n\n\nView source version on businesswire.com:\nhttps://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20261018036467/en/\n(https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20261018036467/en/)\n\nContact information:\n\nAzelis \n\ninvestor-relations@azelis.com (mailto:investor-relations@azelis.com)\n\n\nCopyright Business Wire 2026"},"type":"article","timestamp":"2026-10-19T05:45:00.173667329Z","server_sent_at_ms":1792388700173},"received_at":"2026-10-19T05:45:00.225Z","source_url":"https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20261018036467/en/"},"analysis":{"id":"160155","press_release_id":"172010","analysis_json":{"industry":{"label":"Chemicals","sector":"Materials"},"redFlags":["threshold crossed up and then down on consecutive days -- position volatility rather than a sustained accumulation"],"eventType":"other","narrative":"Azelis Group NV received two Belgian Transparency law notifications from UBS Group AG regarding its 3% threshold position in the company.\n\nOn 8 October UBS (including affiliates) crossed the 3% threshold upward with 1,090,312 voting shares (0.45%) plus 6,278,198 equivalent financial instruments (2.57%); on 9 October a disposal pushed holdings back below 3%, with no further details disclosed.\n\nThe rapid up-then-down crossing makes this a housekeeping disclosure rather than a conviction signal; the equivalent-instruments heavy position (call options, recall rights, rights of use) suggests largely inventory/financing activity rather than a directional stake.","sentiment":"neutral","agentHooks":{"shouldPost":false,"suggestedAngle":"Routine regulatory threshold disclosure from UBS; suppress as low-signal housekeeping."},"keyFigures":{"customDimensions":{"ubs_voting_shares":1090312,"ubs_equivalent_pct":"2.57%","ubs_voting_shares_pct":"0.45%","total_shares_denominator":243921719,"ubs_equivalent_instruments":6278198,"ubs_total_pct_after_first_notification":"3.02%"}},"namedEntities":{"people":[],"products":[],"companies":[{"name":"Azelis Group NV","ticker":"AZE","relationship":"filer"},{"name":"UBS Group AG","ticker":"UBS","relationship":"shareholder subject to transparency notification"}],"dollarAmounts":[]},"materialImpact":{"score":1,"reasoning":"Routine Belgian Transparency law disclosure of UBS Group AG crossing the 3% threshold upward on 8 Oct and downward on 9 Oct. 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