Software AG: Release according to Article 40, Section 1 of the WpHG [the German Securities Trading Act] with the objective of Europe-wide distribution
May 04, 2020 at 06:15 am EDT
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DGAP Voting Rights Announcement: Software AG
Software AG: Release according to Article 40, Section 1 of the WpHG [the German Securities Trading Act] with the objective of Europe-wide distribution
04.05.2020 / 12:09
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Notification of Major Holdings
1. Details of issuer
Name:
Software AG
Street:
Uhlandstraße 12
Postal code:
64297
City:
Darmstadt Germany
Legal Entity Identifier (LEI):
529900M1LIO0SLOBAS50
2. Reason for notification
X
Acquisition/disposal of shares with voting rights
Acquisition/disposal of instruments
Change of breakdown of voting rights
Other reason:
3. Details of person subject to the notification obligation
Legal entity: FIL Limited City of registered office, country: Pembroke, Bermuda
4. Names of shareholder(s)
holding directly 3% or more voting rights, if different from 3.
5. Date on which threshold was crossed or reached:
30 Apr 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
3.17 %
0.00 %
3.17 %
74,000,000
Previous notification
n/a %
n/a %
n/a %
/
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)
DE000A2GS401
84,574
2,263,726
0.11 %
3.06 %
Total
2,348,300
3.17 %
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
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 of both (if at least 5% or more)
FIL Limited
%
%
%
FIL Holdings (UK) Limited
%
%
%
FIL Investments International
%
%
%
-
%
%
%
FIL Limited
%
%
%
FIL Holdings (Luxembourg) SA
%
%
%
FIL (Luxembourg) S.A.
%
%
%
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
01 May 2020
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Software AG is a Germany-based software developer and provider of information technology (IT) platforms for businesses. The Company operates in three segments: Digital Business Platform (DBP), Adabas & Natural (A&N) and Consulting. The DBP segment focuses on integration, business process management and big data with the webMethods, Aris, Alfabet, Apama and Terracotta product families. It also includes the IoT/Cloud business line, which focuses on Internet of Things (IoT) and cloud computing solutions. The A&N segment offers data management with the Adabas and Natural product families. The Consulting segment specializes in the implementation of the Company's products. The Company assists businesses from various industries with digital transformation processes. Its clients are active in the banking, communication, energy, insurance, retail and transportation industries, among others.