Goldman Sachs Holds Significant Share in Ontex Group

Ontex Group NV, a leading international producer of baby care, feminine care, and adult care products, disclosed that Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. held significant shareholdings in the company as required by Belgian law.

According to a transparency declaration received by Ontex on August 31, 2026, as of August 25, 2026, Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. held 378,740 Ontex voting rights and 2,592,208 equivalent financial instruments, totaling 2,970,948 combined. This represented 0.46%, 3.15%, and 3.61% of Ontex’s issued shares, respectively. The number of equivalent financial instruments and the combined holding exceeded the 3% threshold.

A second transparency declaration was received by Ontex on September 1, 2026, detailing that as of August 27, 2026, Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. held 153,363 Ontex voting rights and 2,349,159 equivalent financial instruments, totaling 2,502,522 combined. This represented 0.19%, 2.85%, and 3.04% of Ontex’s issued shares, with the number of equivalent financial instruments falling below the 3% threshold.

Ontex, headquartered in Aalst, Belgium, is a major player in the international market for hygiene products, employing approximately 5,000 people across 12 countries and distributing its innovative products in more than 100 nations. The company is listed on Euronext Brussels.