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Exor Announces the Launch of €500 Million Share Buyback Program

Exor has announced the launch of a €500 million share buyback program and published its half-year report, signaling continued capital return to shareholders.

Metis Group acquires Assmy & Böttger Electronic GmbH in Germany, marking its first step towards building an international footprint

Metis Group has entered into an agreement with OWG to acquire A+B Electronic (Assmy & Böttger Electronic GmbH), a full-service EMS provider in Germany. This marks Metis Group's first expansion outside the Netherlands. Closing is subject to customary conditions, including merger control clearance. The current managing directors, Bernadette Kirchrath and Sven Kapmeyer, will continue to lead the company and its approximately 130 employees.

• Metis Group agreed to acquire Assmy & Böttger Electronic GmbH (A+B Electronic) from OWG, announced on 30 September 2026.
• A+B Electronic is a full-service EMS provider based in Großenkneten near Bremen, serving around 150 customers.
• The acquisition is Metis Group's first expansion outside the Netherlands.

Gimv successfully completes private placement of a bond for an amount of EUR 150 million

Gimv NV announced the successful completion of a EUR 150 million private placement of bonds with a limited number of institutional investors. The bonds carry a fixed coupon of 5.532% and have an 8-year maturity, maturing in October 2034. Proceeds will broaden Gimv's financial headroom for its four investment platforms and Anchor Investments strategy. Following the repayment of a EUR 75 million bond in July, Gimv's total bond portfolio now stands at EUR 425 million.

• Gimv announced on 24 September 2026 the successful completion of a private placement of bonds for EUR 150 million.
• The bonds carry a fixed coupon of 5.532% and have an 8-year maturity, maturing in October 2034.
• KBC Securities acted as Arranger and Sole Bookrunner for the transaction.

Excellent portfolio performance leads to a 7.5% increase in Net Asset Value to EUR 57.2 per share

Gimv reported a 7.5% increase in Net Asset Value per share to EUR 57.2 in the first half of fiscal year 2026, driven by a 9.4% portfolio return (18.8% annualized). Portfolio value reached a record EUR 2.4 billion, and net profit was EUR 148.4 million (EUR 4 per share). CEO Koen Dejonckheere highlighted strong portfolio growth and the creation of a new 'Chief Digital Transformation' role on the executive committee.

• Gimv's Net Asset Value per share rose 7.5% to EUR 57.2 in H1 FY2026.
• Portfolio return was 9.4% in H1 FY2026, or 18.8% annualized, above the 17.5% annual target.
• Portfolio value reached a record EUR 2.4 billion, 50% higher than at the early 2025 capital increase.