EQS-PVR: PVA TePla AG: Release according to Article 40, Section 1 of the WpHG [the German Securities Trading Act] with the objective of Europe-wide distribution

Referring to the substantial shareholder report pursuant to Paragraph 33 section 1 WpHG of Van Lanschot Kempen Investment Management N.V. of April 4, 2025, by which Van Lanschot Kempen Investment Management N.V notified that its voting share in PVA TePla AG has exceeded the 10% threshold as of March 27, 2025 and amounted to 10.29% (2,237,133 voting rights), Van Lanschot Kempen Investment Management N.V in addition informs with regard to the objectives pursued with the acquisition of the voting rights and the origin of the funds used to make the acquisition pursuant to Paragraph 43 section 1 WpHG as follows:

1. The investment in PVA TePla AG is a long-term investment and is made with the aim of achieving capital growth.

2. Depending on market developments and further economic circumstances, Van Lanschot Kempen Investment Management N.V. may acquire further voting rights within the next twelve months by purchase or otherwise.

3. Van Lanschot Kempen Investment Management N.V. currently does not intend to exercise any influence on the composition of the management board or the supervisory board of PVA TePla AG.

4. Van Lanschot Kempen Investment Management N.V. currently does not intend to achieve any material change in the capital structure of PVA TePla, in particular regarding the ratio of equity and debt financing and the dividend policy.

5. The acquisition of the voting rights was financed through funds entirely owned and operated by Van Lanschot Kempen Investment Management N.V.