EQS-PVR: GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft: Release according to Article 43 of the WpHG [the German Securities Trading Act] with the objective of Europe-wide distribution

Regarding the exceedance dated May 21, 2025 of the 10% voting rights threshold, Notifying Party (Massachusetts Financial Services Company) informed us as follows:

1) Purpose of the investment
The Notifying Party seeks to achieve a positive financial return over the long-term.

2) Intention to acquire further voting rights
The Notifying Party may acquire additional voting rights within the next 12 months.

3) Influence on corporate governance
The Notifying Party does not seek to exercise control over the appointment of members of the issuer’s administrative, management, or supervisory bodies.

4) Capital structure
The Notifying Party does not seek control over the issuer’s capital structure, including leverage, increase of debt financing or change in the dividend policy (including an increase in dividend distribution).

5) Origin of funds
Funds managed by the Notifying Party and affiliates of the Notifying Party as a global investment manager to institutional investors and funds.