Transparency Declaration Notification

The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. disclosed significant shareholding movements in Ontex Group NV. On October 27, 2026, Goldman Sachs' combined holdings (voting rights plus equivalent financial instruments) reached 3.07% of Ontex's issued shares, crossing the 3% threshold upward. However, by October 28, 2026, the combined holding fell to 2.38%, crossing the threshold downward. These movements triggered mandatory transparency declarations under Belgian securities law.