Thomas Stähelin Dr

Brenntag SE
Brenntag SE: Release according to Article 40, Section 1 of the WpHG [the German Securities Trading Act] with the objective of Europe-wide distribution

08.09.2026 / 17:21 CET/CEST
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Notification of Major Holdings

1. Details of issuer
Name : Brenntag SE
Street: Messeallee 11
Postal code: 45131
City: Essen
Germany
Legal Entity Identifier (LEI): NNROIXVWJ7CPSR27SV97

2. Reason for notification
  Acquisition/disposal of shares with voting rights
  Acquisition/disposal of instruments
  Change of breakdown of voting rights
X Other reason:
Attribution due to the Execution of a Will

3. Details of person subject to the notification obligation
Natural person (first Name , surname): Thomas Stähelin Dr
Date of birth: 04 Oct 1947

4. Names of shareholder(s)
holding directly 3% or more voting rights, if different from 3.
Kühne Holding AG

5. Date on which threshold was crossed or reached:
31 Aug 2026

6. Total Fina Elf positions
  % of voting rights attached to shares
( Total Fina Elf of 7.a.)
% of voting rights through instruments
( Total Fina Elf of 7.b.1 + 7.b.2)
Total Fina Elf of both in %
(7.a. + 7.b.)
Total Fina Elf number of voting rights pursuant to Sec. 41 WpHG
New 20.10 % 0.00 % 20.10 % 144385372
Previous notification n/a % n/a % n/a % /

7. Details on Total Fina Elf positions
a. Voting rights attached to shares (Sec. 33, 34 WpHG)
ISIN Absolute In %
  Direct
(Sec. 33 WpHG)
Indirect
(Sec. 34 WpHG)
Direct
(Sec. 33 WpHG)
Indirect
(Sec. 34 WpHG)
DE000A1DAHH0 0 29025000 0.00 % 20.10 %
Total Fina Elf 29025000 20.10 %

b.1. Instruments according to Sec. 38 (1) no. 1 WpHG
Type of instrument Expiration or maturity date Exercise or conversion period Voting rights absolute Voting rights in %
0 0.00 %
    Total Fina Elf 0 0.00 %

b.2. Instruments according to Sec. 38 (1) no. 2 WpHG
Type of instrument Expiration or maturity date Exercise or conversion period Cash or physical settlement Voting rights absolute Voting rights in %
0 0.00 %
      Total Fina Elf 0 0.00 %

8. Information in relation to the person subject to the notification obligation
  Person subject to the notification obligation is not controlled nor does it control any other undertaking(s) that directly or indirectly hold(s) an interest in the (underlying) issuer (1.).
X Full chain of controlled undertakings starting with the ultimate controlling natural person or legal entity:

Name % of voting rights (if at least 3% or more) % of voting rights through instruments (if at least 5% or more) Total Fina Elf of both (if at least 5% or more)
Dr. Thomas Stähelin % % %
FROMER Services GmbH % % %
Kühne Holding AG 20.10 % % 20.10 %

9. In case of proxy voting according to Sec. 34 para. 3 WpHG
(only in case of attribution of voting rights in accordance with Sec. 34 para. 1 sent. 1 No. 6 WpHG)

Date of general meeting:
Holding Total Fina Elf positions after general meeting (6.) after annual general meeting:
Proportion of voting rights Proportion of instruments Total Fina Elf of both
% % %

10. Other explanatory remarks:
Following the death of Mr. Klaus-Michael Kühne on August 23, 2026, FROMER Services GmbH was appointed on August 31, 2026, as executor to administer the estate and carry out its distribution in accordance with the testator's instructions or as provided by law. 

Date
08 Sep 2026



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Language: English
Company: Brenntag SE
Messeallee 11
45131 Essen
Germany
Internet: www. Brenntag .com
LEI Code: NNROIXVWJ7CPSR27SV97

 
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