REG - Döhler Finance Mngt. Treatt PLC - Statement re Investment in Treatt (Rule 2.8)

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30/09/2025 08:00

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THIS IS AN ANNOUNCEMENT FALLING UNDER RULE 2.8 OF THE UK CITY CODE ON
TAKEOVERS AND MERGERS (THE "CODE").

 

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONTAINS INSIDE INFORMATION

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

30 September 2025

 

 

Investment in Treatt plc ("Treatt")

 

 

Döhler Group SE ("Döhler") announces today that it has acquired, or agreed
to acquire, a total of 4,182,066 shares in Treatt, representing 7.05% of the
issued share capital of Treatt. As a result, Döhler now holds shares
representing 10.02% of the issued share capital of Treatt.

 

Döhler views Treatt as a high-quality company and recognises its strong
position in the natural extracts and flavours market. Döhler is supportive of
the strategy outlined by Treatt and looks forward to building a constructive
dialogue with the Döhler executive management team. Döhler intends to hold
its shares in Treatt for investment purposes.

Döhler confirms that it is not considering an offer for Treatt. As a result
of this announcement, Döhler will, except with the consent of the UK Panel on
Takeovers and Mergers (the "Panel"), be bound by the restrictions contained in
Rule 2.8 of the Code.

 

For the purposes of Rule 2.8 of the Code, Döhler reserve the right to
announce or participate in an offer or possible offer for Treatt and/or to
take any other action which would otherwise be restricted under Rule 2.8 of
the Code within 6 months after the date of this announcement in the following
circumstances described in note 2 to Rule 2.8 of the Code: (i) with the
consent of the Board of Treatt in the event the Firm Offer from Natara lapses
or is withdrawn; (ii) if a third party announces a firm intention to make an
offer for Treatt; (iii) if Treatt announces a Rule 9 waiver proposal (see Note
1 of the Notes on Dispensations from Rule 9) or a reverse takeover (as defined
in the Code); or (iv) if the Panel determines there has been a material change
of circumstances.

 

Enquiries

 

Döhler Group SE
 
+49 6151-306-2414

Daniel Eickhorst

 

 

Important information

 

This announcement is not intended to, and does not, constitute, represent or
form part of any offer, invitation or solicitation of an offer to purchase,
otherwise acquire, subscribe for, sell or otherwise dispose of any securities
or the solicitation of any vote or approval in any jurisdiction whether
pursuant to this announcement or otherwise.

 

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