Persistent Takeover Offer at €81

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Persistent Takeover Offer at €81

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(Article 3(1)e and Article 7 of MAR)

Recommendation Published June 29, 2026 3:31 A.M.

Recommendation Distributed June 29, 2026 3:31 A.M.

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Buy - Describes securities that we expect to provide a total return (price appreciation plus yield) of 15% or more within a 12-month period.

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The expected total return (price appreciation plus yield) for Buy rated securities with an average security price consistently below $10 is 20% or more within a 12-

month period as these companies are typically more volatile than the overall stock market. For Hold rated securities with an average security price consistently