EQS-PVR: AUTO1 Group SE: Release according to Article 40, Section 1 of the WpHG [the German Securities Trading Act] with the objective of Europe-wide distribution
EQS-PVR: AUTO1 Group SE: Release according to Article 40, Section 1 of the WpHG [the German Securities Trading Act] with the objective of Europe-wide distribution
EQS Voting Rights Announcement: AUTO1 Group SE
AUTO1 Group SE: Release according to Article 40, Section 1 of the WpHG [the German Securities Trading Act] with the objective of Europe-wide distribution
21.08.2025 / 18:00 CET/CEST
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The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
Notification of Major Holdings
1. Details of issuer
Name:
AUTO1 Group SE
Street:
Bergmannstrasse 72
Postal code:
10961
City:
Berlin Germany
Legal Entity Identifier (LEI):
391200S2LPXG5ZD5G304
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
Natural person (first name, surname): Eric Bannasch Date of birth: 30 Jul 1974
4. Names of shareholder(s)
holding directly 3% or more voting rights, if different from 3.
Cadian Master Fund LP
5. Date on which threshold was crossed or reached:
15 Aug 2025
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 pursuant to Sec. 41 WpHG
New
9.96 %
0.00 %
9.96 %
219518496
Previous notification
10.77 %
0.00 %
10.77 %
/
7. Details on total positions a. Voting rights attached to shares (Sec. 33, 34 WpHG)
ISIN
Absolute
In %
Direct (Sec. 33 WpHG)
Indirect (Sec. 34 WpHG)
Direct (Sec. 33 WpHG)
Indirect (Sec. 34 WpHG)
DE000A2LQ884
0
21857688
0.00 %
9.96 %
Total
21857688
9.96 %
b.1. Instruments according to Sec. 38 (1) no. 1 WpHG
Type of instrument
Expiration or maturity date
Exercise or conversion period
Voting rights absolute
Voting rights in %
0
0.00 %
Total
0
0.00 %
b.2. Instruments according to Sec. 38 (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 %
0
0.00 %
Total
0
0.00 %
8. Information in relation to the person subject to the notification obligation
Person subject to the notification obligation is not controlled nor does it control any other undertaking(s) that directly or indirectly hold(s) 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 3% or more)
% of voting rights through instruments (if at least 5% or more)
Total of both (if at least 5% or more)
Eric Bannasch
%
%
%
Cadian GP, LLC
%
%
%
Cadian Master Fund LP
8.99 %
%
8.99 %
-
%
%
%
Eric Bannasch
%
%
%
Cadian Capital Management, LP
9.96 %
%
9.96 %
-
%
%
%
Eric Bannasch
%
%
%
Cadian Capital Management GP, LLC
%
%
%
Cadian Capital Management, LP
9.96 %
%
9.96 %
-
%
%
%
Eric Bannasch
%
%
%
Cadian Opportunities GP, LLC
%
%
%
Cadian Opportunities Master Fund, LP
%
%
%
-
%
%
%
Eric Bannasch
%
%
%
Cadian Opportunities GP, LLC
%
%
%
Cadian Opportunities Fund LP
%
%
%
Cadian Opportunities Master Fund, LP
%
%
%
9. In case of proxy voting according to Sec. 34 para. 3 WpHG
(only in case of attribution of voting rights in accordance with Sec. 34 para. 1 sent. 1 No. 6 WpHG)
Date of general meeting:
Holding total positions after general meeting (6.) after annual general meeting:
Proportion of voting rights
Proportion of instruments
Total of both
%
%
%
10. Other explanatory remarks:
Date
19 Aug 2025
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