BNP Paribas Asset Management Holding and BNP Paribas Cardif Cross 3% Voting Rights Threshold in Umicore

Umicore, a global advanced materials and recycling group, has been notified that its shareholding has surpassed a significant threshold. According to a transparency notification from BNP Paribas Asset Management Holding and BNP Paribas Cardif, the two entities have crossed the legal threshold of 3% of direct voting rights in Umicore. This notification was issued on September 8, 2026, marking the date at which the threshold was first breached.

As of September 4, 2026, the combined holding of BNP Paribas Asset Management Holding and BNP Paribas Cardif stood at 3.06% of Umicore's direct voting rights and equivalent financial instruments. The notification highlights that this change was due to an acquisition or disposal of voting securities or voting rights. The full chain of controlled undertakings through which the holding is effectively held can be found on the Transparency Declaration section of Umicore's website.

Umicore, known for its expertise in materials science, metallurgy, chemistry, and metals management, transforms precious and critical metals into functional technologies that enable everyday applications. The company's unique circular business model ensures the continuous refinement and recycling of these critical elements, reintegrating them into new applications. Umicore's four Business Groups, Catalysis, Recycling, Specialty Materials, and Battery Materials Solutions, offer materials and solutions addressing resource scarcity and the growing need for functional materials for clean technologies, clean mobility, and a connected world.

The company's industrial, commercial, and R&D activities are spread across the globe, serving its diverse customer base. Umicore generated a significant portion of its revenues from clean mobility and recycling, with group revenues (excluding metal) reaching €1.9 billion in the first half of 2026.