Transparency notification from EQT VIII Fund
Antwerp (Belgium), March 4, 2025 – 7:00 am CET – In accordance with Article 14 of the Belgian Transparency law of May 2, 2007, Azelis Group NV announces that it has received a transparency notification from EQT VIII Fund.
- Summary of the notification
EQT VIII Fund reported in its notification dated February 28, 2025, that on February 28, 2025, following a disposal of voting securities, its participation decreased and crossed downwards the threshold
of 30.00% in Azelis Group NV.
On February 28, 2025, EQT VIII Fund (taking into account the holding of its affiliates) owned 68,119,809 shares with voting rights, representing 27.93% of the total number of shares issued by the company (243,921,719), versus 88,119,809shares representing 36.13% in its previous notification dated May 24, 2024.
- Content of the notification
Reason for the notification
Acquisition or disposal of voting securities or voting rights
Notification by
A parent undertaking or a controlling person
Persons subject to the notification requirement
Name | Address (for legal entities) |
EQT VIII Collect SCSp | 51A Boulevard Royal, 2449 Luxembourg - Luxembourg |
EQT VIII SCSp | 51A Boulevard Royal, 2449 Luxembourg - Luxembourg |
EQT VIII Investments S. à r. l. | 51A Boulevard Royal, 2449 Luxembourg - Luxembourg |
Akita I S. à r. l. | 51A Boulevard Royal, 2449 Luxembourg - Luxembourg |
Date on which the threshold is crossed
February 28, 2025
Threshold that is crossed (in %)
30%
Denominator
243,921,719
Notified Details
A) Voting rights | Previous notification | After the transaction | |||
| # of voting rights | # of voting rights | % of voting rights | ||
Holders of voting rights |
| Linked to securities | Not linked to the securities | Linked to securities | Not linked to the securities |
EQT VIII Collect SCSp | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
|
EQT VIII SCSp | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
|
EQT VIII Investments S. à r. l. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
|
Akita I S. à r. l. | 88,119,809 | 68,119,809 | 0 | 27.93% |
|
Subtotal | 88,119,809 | 68,119,809 | 0 | 27.93% |
|
| TOTAL | 68,119,809 | 0 | 27.93% |
|
TOTAL (A & B) |
|
| # of voting rights | % of voting rights |
CALCULATE | 68,119,809 | 27.93% |
Chain of controlled undertakings through which the holding is effectively held, if applicable
Akita I S. à r. l. is controlled by EQT VIII Investments S. à r. l. that is controlled by EQT VIII SCSp. EQT VIII SCSp is controlled by EQT VIII Collect SCSp. EQT VIII Collect SCSp is not controlled by any of its shareholders. EQT VIII Collect SCSp is managed by EQT Fund Management S.à r.l.
Additional information
- Further information
The full transparency notification as well as this press release can be consulted on the Azelis Group NV’s website.
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Contact information:
Azelis