Software AG: Release according to Article 26, Section 1 of the WpHG [the German Securities Trading Act] with the objective of Europe-wide distribution
October 09, 2017 at 08:15 am EDT
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DGAP Voting Rights Announcement: Software AG
Software AG: Release according to Article 26, Section 1 of the WpHG [the German Securities Trading Act] with the objective of Europe-wide distribution
09.10.2017 / 14:11
Dissemination of a Voting Rights Announcement transmitted by DGAP - a service of EQS Group AG.
The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
Notification of Major Holdings
1. Details of issuer
Software AG
Uhlandstraße 12
64297 Darmstadt
Germany
2. Reason for notification
X
Acquisition/disposal of shares with voting rights
Acquisition/disposal of instruments
Change of breakdown of voting rights
Other reason:
3. Details of person subject to the notification obligation
Name:
City and country of registered office:
Ministry of Finance on behalf of the State of Norway - Finanzministerium im Namen des Staates Norwegen
Oslo Norway
4. Names of shareholder(s)
holding directly 3% or more voting rights, if different from 3.
Norges Bank
5. Date on which threshold was crossed or reached:
05 Oct 2017
6. Total positions
% of voting rights attached to shares (total of 7.a.)
% of voting rights through instruments (total of 7.b.1 + 7.b.2)
total of both in % (7.a. + 7.b.)
total number of voting rights of issuer
Resulting situation
3.41 %
0.07 %
3.48 %
76,400,000
Previous notification
2.46 %
0.53 %
2.99 %
/
7. Notified details of the resulting situation a. Voting rights attached to shares (Sec.s 21, 22 WpHG)
ISIN
absolute
in %
direct (Sec. 21 WpHG)
indirect (Sec. 22 WpHG)
direct (Sec. 21 WpHG)
indirect (Sec. 22 WpHG)
DE000A2GS401
0
2,607,686
0 %
3.41 %
Total
2,607,686
3.41 %
b.1. Instruments according to Sec. 25 para. 1 No. 1 WpHG
Type of instrument
Expiration or maturity date
Exercise or conversion period
Voting rights absolute
Voting rights in %
%
Total
%
b.2. Instruments according to Sec. 25 para. 1 No. 2 WpHG
Type of instrument
Expiration or maturity date
Exercise or conversion period
Cash or physical settlement
Voting rights absolute
Voting rights in %
Contract for difference
Open ended
At any time
Cash
53,185
0.07 %
Total
53,185
0.07 %
8. Information in relation to the person subject to the notification obligation
Person subject to the notification obligation is not controlled and does itself not control any other undertaking(s) holding directly or indirectly an interest in the (underlying) issuer (1.).
X
Full chain of controlled undertakings starting with the ultimate controlling natural person or legal entity:
Name
% of voting rights (if at least held 3% or more)
% of voting rights through instruments (if at least held 5% or more)
Total of both (if at least held 5% or more)
State of Norway / Staat Norwegen
%
%
%
Norges Bank
3.41 %
%
%
9. In case of proxy voting according to Sec. 22 para. 3 WpHG
Date of general meeting:
Holding position after general meeting:
% (equals voting rights)
10. Other explanatory remarks:
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Software AG is a Germany-based software developer and provider of information technology (IT) platforms for businesses. The Company operates in three segments: Digital Business Platform (DBP), Adabas & Natural (A&N) and Consulting. The DBP segment focuses on integration, business process management and big data with the webMethods, Aris, Alfabet, Apama and Terracotta product families. It also includes the IoT/Cloud business line, which focuses on Internet of Things (IoT) and cloud computing solutions. The A&N segment offers data management with the Adabas and Natural product families. The Consulting segment specializes in the implementation of the Company's products. The Company assists businesses from various industries with digital transformation processes. Its clients are active in the banking, communication, energy, insurance, retail and transportation industries, among others.