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Mutares has signed an agreement to sell Frigoscandia

Munich, December 21, 2023 – Mutares SE & Co. KGaA (ISIN: DE000A2NB650) (“Mutares”) today signed an agreement to sell its portfolio company Frigoscandia to Dachser. The gross proceeds from the sale of 100% of the shares in Frigoscandia amount to approximately EUR 66 million.

The transaction is still subject to EU merger controls and Swedish Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) approval. Mutares expects the transaction to be closed in the first quarter of 2024.

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This announcement is an ad hoc announcement pursuant to Art 17 Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 on market abuse. It does not constitute financial analysis or advice or recommendation relating to financial instruments, nor is this announcement an offer to buy or a solicitation of an offer to buy securities in the United States of America ("United States"), Australia, Canada, Japan or any other jurisdiction in which an offer is restricted by law.

The securities of Mutares referred to in this announcement have not been and will not be registered under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), and may not be offered or sold in the United States or to, or for the account or benefit of, U.S. persons absent registration under the Securities Act or an exemption from registration under the Securities Act. Subject to certain exemptions, the securities referred to in this announcement may not be sold or offered for sale in Australia, Canada or Japan, or to or for the account or benefit of Australian, Canadian or Japanese residents. There will be no registration of the securities referred to in this announcement under the Securities Act or any applicable laws in Australia, Canada or Japan. There will be no public offering of the securities in the United States.

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For more information:

Mutares SE & Co. KGaA
Investor Relations
Jessica Mair
Tel. +49 89 9292 7760
Email: [email protected]
www.mutares.com

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