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SECTION 1.2

Description of the concentration

1.By virtue of the notified concentration, the investment fund EQT VIII (controlled by EQT Fund Management S.à r.l) intends to acquire sole control of Antelope Topco S.C.A. and its subsidiaries (“Azelis”) within the meaning of Article 3(1)(b) of the EU Merger Regulation.

2.EQT VIII was launched in 2018 with commitments of approximately EUR 10.75 billion. The fund seeks to make investments primarily in Northern Europe. EQT VIII is part of the EQT group of private equity funds.

3.Azelis, a company registered in Luxembourg, is a global distributor of specialty chemicals and food ingredients, representing global manufacturers within different markets. Azelis is active in 44 countries worldwide.

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