METRO AG: Release according to Article 40, Section 1 of the WpHG [the German Securities Trading Act] with the objective of Europe-wide distribution
October 12, 2020 at 07:00 am EDT
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DGAP Voting Rights Announcement: METRO AG
METRO AG: Release according to Article 40, Section 1 of the WpHG [the German Securities Trading Act] with the objective of Europe-wide distribution
12.10.2020 / 13:00
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The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
Notification of Major Holdings
1. Details of issuer
Name:
METRO AG
Street:
Metro-Straße 1
Postal code:
40235
City:
Dusseldorf Germany
Legal Entity Identifier (LEI):
5299006EQ03K3SSUYS12
2. Reason for notification
Acquisition/disposal of shares with voting rights
Acquisition/disposal of instruments
Change of breakdown of voting rights
X
Other reason: Voluntary group notification with threshold crossing on subsidiary level due to internal group reorganization
3. Details of person subject to the notification obligation
Natural person (first name, surname): Daniel K?etínský Date of birth: 09 Jul 1975
4. Names of shareholder(s)
holding directly 3% or more voting rights, if different from 3.
EP Global Commerce GmbH
5. Date on which threshold was crossed or reached:
05 Oct 2020
6. Total positions
% of voting rights attached to shares (total of 7.a.)
% of voting rights through instruments (total of 7.b.1 + 7.b.2)
Total of both in % (7.a. + 7.b.)
Total number of voting rights pursuant to Sec. 41 WpHG
New
29.99 %
4.99 %
34.99 %
360,121,736
Previous notification
29.99 %
2.71 %
32.71 %
/
7. Details on total 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)
0
0
0.00 %
0.00 %
DE000BFB0019
108,036,519
0.00 %
29.99 %
Total
108,036,519
29.99 %
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
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-Return Equity Swaps
n/a
n/a
Cash
18,006,007
4.99 %
Total
18,006,007
4.99 %
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 of both (if at least 5% or more)
Daniel K?etínský
%
%
%
EP Global Commerce a.s.
%
%
%
EP Global Commerce III GmbH
%
%
%
EP Global Commerce IV GmbH
%
%
%
EP Global Commerce VII GmbH
%
%
%
EP Global Commerce GmbH
29.99 %
%
29,99 %
-
%
%
%
Daniel K?etínský
%
%
%
EP Global Commerce a.s.
%
%
%
EP Global Commerce III GmbH
%
%
%
EP Global Commerce IV GmbH
%
%
%
EP Global Commerce V GmbH
%
%
%
EP Global Commerce VI GmbH
%
%
%
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 positions after general meeting (6.) after annual general meeting:
Proportion of voting rights
Proportion of instruments
Total of both
%
%
%
10. Other explanatory remarks:
Date
10 Oct 2020
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Metro AG, formerly Metro Wholesale & Food Specialist AG, is a Germany-based international wholesale and food service business group and dedicated food specialist with a customer base in wholesale in approximately 35 countries in Europe and Asia. The Company business is carried out by two operating segments: the METRO Wholesale segment and the Real segment. The Company operates also as a retailer in the hypermarket segment of German grocery retail market. The Company operates internationally under brands METRO and Real. The Company operates approximately 751 warehouses in 25 countries and approximately 79 delivery depots. The Company also provides foodservice distribution via Classic Fine Foods group, Rungis Express group and Pro a Pro group.