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  • Reworld™ Welcomes Mauro Gregorio to its Board of Directors

    Reworld™ Welcomes Mauro Gregorio to its Board of Directors

    FLORHAM PARK, N.J., Feb. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Reworld™, a leader in sustainable waste solutions, proudly announces the appointment of Mauro Gregorio to its Board of Directors. A longtime executive at Dow Inc. with extensive global leadership and board experience, Gregorio brings a proven track record of supporting growth, strengthening operations and creating long-term value within complex, asset-intensive industries.

    “With his extensive leadership background and keen understanding of customer needs across industrial value chains, Mauro will make a meaningful impact on our Board,” said Azeez Mohammed, President and CEO of Reworld™. “We are confident in Mauro’s ability to help us drive profitable growth while advancing the company’s long-term vision of sustainability and innovation.”

    Gregorio most recently served as President of Dow’s Performance Materials & Coatings division, with annual sales of approximately $10 billion, delivering material science solutions for infrastructure, transportation, renewable energy, electronics and consumer markets. Earlier in his career, Gregorio held several senior leadership roles spanning more than two decades, including President of Dow Consumer Solutions and Chief Executive Officer of Dow Silicone Corporation where he led the integration of Dow Corning following its acquisition by Dow Chemical.

    “Mauro has an impressive history of delivering performance improvements across a diverse set of businesses,” stated Howard Lance, Chairman of the Reworld™ Board of Directors. “He will provide important perspective to our Board and help Reworld™ continue to innovate and lead in the industry.”

    “I’m proud to join the Board of Directors at Reworld™,” said Gregorio. “I look forward to leveraging my experience to support the organization’s mission of driving smarter, more sustainable solutions that positively impact people and the environment.”

    In addition to his executive leadership background, Gregorio has served on the boards of several public and private companies, including Eagle Materials, Graham Corporation and Radius Recycling, one of North America’s largest manufacturers and exporters of recycled metal products.

    About Reworld™ Reworld™ is a leader in sustainable waste solutions, providing innovative and environmentally responsible services to a global community. Reworld™ is committed to advancing zero waste initiatives and supporting sustainability goals through state-of-the-art technologies that reimagine, reduce, reuse, recycle, recover and renew. For more information, visit www.reworldwaste.com.

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  • Nauticus Robotics™ Announces Strategic Investment and UAE Expansion with Master Investment Group

    Nauticus Robotics™ Announces Strategic Investment and UAE Expansion with Master Investment Group

    Up to $50 Million Strategic Investment to Establish Autonomous Robotics Manufacturing and Offshore Services Hub in the UAE

    HOUSTON, Feb. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Nauticus Robotics, Inc. (NASDAQ: KITT, “Nauticus”), a developer of autonomous subsea robotics and software solutions for offshore energy and industrial applications, today announced the signing of an agreement for a strategic investment of up to $50 million with Master Investment Group.

    The agreement contemplates an initial $3 million investment tranche for Nauticus’ UAE business unit startup activities, with additional capital available to support further expansion. The proposed investment is intended to fund the establishment of Nauticus’ first international manufacturing and offshore robotics services hub in the United Arab Emirates, accelerating global deployment of Nauticus’ Aquanaut® autonomous subsea robotic platform.

    ESTABLISHING A REGIONAL HUB FOR ADVANCED OFFSHORE ROBOTICS
    Under the proposed transaction, Nauticus plans to form a dedicated manufacturing, sales, and offshore services business unit in the UAE. Initial facility sites are already under evaluation. Master Investment Group is expected to fund facility development, workforce localization, and initial manufacturing capability, positioning the operation as a regional center for advanced subsea robotics.

    Nauticus has already initiated the formation of a local legal entity in the UAE and completed preliminary identification of a potential site for the planned facility. These early actions are intended to accelerate mobilization and reduce time to operational readiness following execution of definitive agreements.

    In addition, Master Investment Group has committed to support Nauticus in securing an initial Aquanaut® deployment contract within the region, leveraging its local relationships and market access to facilitate early commercial adoption of Nauticus’ autonomous subsea technology.

    Once operational, the facility is expected to support expanded production of the Aquanaut® platform, delivery of offshore robotic services across the Middle East and adjacent regions, and future deployment of additional Nauticus robotic and software technologies.

    STRATEGIC CAPITAL TO ACCELERATE COMMERCIALIZATION
    The proposed collaboration supports Nauticus’ strategy to scale manufacturing, expand international market access, and accelerate revenue-generating offshore services, while leveraging regional investment and infrastructure. For Master Investment Group, the partnership aligns with its objective of positioning the UAE as a regional leader in advanced robotics and industrial automation.

    By working together, Nauticus and Master Investment Group plan to bring local job creation, technology sharing, and alignment with national industrial strategies to the region.

    MANAGEMENT COMMENTARY
    Sheikh Abdulla Al Qassimi, Managing Director of Master Investment Group, stated, “We are excited to enter into this strategic relationship with Nauticus and to support the establishment of advanced autonomous robotics capabilities in the UAE. This initiative reflects our commitment to attracting world-class technology, building high-value industrial capacity, and positioning the UAE as a regional center for robotics, automation, and next-generation offshore services. We see significant long-term potential in this collaboration, not only for Nauticus’ growth, but for the development of local talent, innovation, and sustainable industrial infrastructure across the UAE.”

    John Gibson, President and CEO of Nauticus Robotics, commented, “This proposed investment represents a meaningful step forward in our global growth strategy. Establishing Aquanaut® manufacturing and offshore services in the UAE allows us to accelerate deployment, reduce delivery timelines, and better serve customers across international markets. Fleet expansion is fundamental to building the company, and this relationship represents an important first milestone toward that objective.”

    TRANSACTION STATUS
    The proposed transaction remains subject required third-party and governmental approvals. The parties anticipate initial operational capability in 2026, subject to final approvals.

    About Nauticus Robotics
    Nauticus Robotics, Inc. develops autonomous robots for the ocean industries. Autonomy requires the extensive use of sensors, artificial intelligence, and effective algorithms for perception and decision allowing the robot to adapt to changing environments. The company’s business model includes using robotic systems for service, selling vehicles and components, and licensing of related software to both the commercial and defense business sectors. Nauticus has designed and is currently testing and certifying a new generation of vehicles to reduce operational cost and gather data to maintain and operate a wide variety of subsea infrastructure. Besides a standalone service offering and forward-facing products, Nauticus’ approach to ocean robotics has also resulted in the development of a range of technology products for retrofit/upgrading traditional ROV operations and other third-party vehicle platforms. Nauticus’ services provide customers with the necessary data collection, analytics, and subsea manipulation capabilities to support and maintain assets while reducing their operational footprint, operating cost, and greenhouse gas emissions, to improve offshore health, safety, and environmental exposure. https://nauticusrobotics.com/

    About Master Investment Group
    Master Investment Group is a regional investment company headquartered in United Arab Emirates (UAE) offering its clients integrated investment solutions in different kinds of businesses and services. Master Investment Group was established to create a portfolio of investments in various industry sectors to generate a long-term wealth enhancement to the economic field and developments. Through Master Investment Group’s investment strategy, communities are developed that will fit international standards and multinational culture. Master Investment Group will accomplish its mission and goals to satisfy the economic industry and its community by developing activities across the UAE and internationally. https://www.miguae.com/

    Cautionary Language Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

    This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Act”), and are intended to enjoy the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements provided by the Act as well as protections afforded by other federal securities laws. Such forward-looking statements include but are not limited to: the expected timing of product commercialization or new product releases; customer interest in Nauticus’ products; estimated operating results and use of cash; and Nauticus’ use of and needs for capital. Generally, statements that are not historical facts, including statements concerning possible or assumed future actions, business strategies, events, or results of operations, are forward-looking statements. These statements may be preceded by, followed by, or include the words “believes,” “estimates,” “expects,” “projects,” “forecasts,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “seeks,” “plans,” “scheduled,” “anticipates,” “intends,” or “continue” or similar expressions. Forward-looking statements inherently involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual events, results, or performance to differ materially from those indicated by such statements. These forward-looking statements are based on Nauticus’ management’s current expectations and beliefs, as well as a number of assumptions concerning future events. There can be no assurance that the events, results, or trends identified in these forward-looking statements will occur or be achieved. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and Nauticus is not under any obligation and expressly disclaims any obligation, to update, alter, or otherwise revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by law. Readers should carefully review the statements set forth in the reports which Nauticus has filed or will file from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) for a more complete discussion of the risks and uncertainties facing the Company and that could cause actual outcomes to be materially different from those indicated in the forward-looking statements made by the Company, in particular the sections entitled “Risk Factors” and “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” in documents filed from time to time with the SEC, including Nauticus’ Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on April 15, 2025 and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC from time to time. Should one or more of these risks, uncertainties, or other factors materialize, or should assumptions underlying the forward-looking information or statements prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein as intended, planned, anticipated, believed, estimated, or expected. The documents filed by Nauticus with the SEC may be obtained free of charge at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

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  • China’s Green-Tech Push in Latin America Is Gaining Traction

    China’s Green-Tech Push in Latin America Is Gaining Traction

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    BEIJING—Despite Latin America’s evolving rightward political shift, China’s investments in green-tech sectors in the region are growing—and rapidly. The sale of what the Asian giant calls the “new three”—solar panels, lithium-ion batteries, and electric vehicles (EVs)—to countries across the hemisphere is surging, even as more traditional infrastructure projects have declined in recent years.

    Under its “Green Belt and Road” framework, China’s policy banks and state-owned enterprises (SOEs) have underwritten massive solar, wind, and hydroelectric projects across the region—as well as the power grids necessary to connect them to customers, thereby supporting the so-called energy transition. According to the Latin America and the Caribbean Academic Network on China (RedALC-China), between 2010 and 2024, China invested almost $34 billion in 70 renewable energy projects in the region. The scope extends from upstream mining of key resources such as lithium to downstream local manufacturing.

    The trend is likely to accelerate in the coming year, even as the U.S. seeks to displace China’s influence in the region and several countries have elected right-wing presidents in recent months. The three key forces driving China’s strategy are as present as ever: its domestic industrial overcapacity, its need for new markets, and its related stance on global supply chains.

    The scale of what China needs to offload is enormous. Consider one example: The world’s total installed electricity capacity from all forms of generation was about 10 terawatts in 2024, and today China can produce a terawatt’s worth of solar panels alone every year. These new peaks in Chinese supply are intersecting with Latin America’s growing demand for green tech, especially clean energy and EVs. In the region, as total spending on clean energy projects—renewables, grids, energy efficiency, and electrification—was projected to have reached $70 billion last year, the IEA projects that investments in the sector will exceed $110 billion by 2035, offering an even larger opportunity.

    As China and Chinese enterprises seek to capitalize on these opportunities, the best way for Latin America to realize the benefits of these investments will be to ensure that its institutions are prepared to manage potential downsides.

    What China sees

    While Chinese state-sponsored loans from China Development Bank and Ex-Im Bank to Latin America have fallen dramatically over the last 10 years, Chinese foreign direct investment (FDI) “has soared” across the developing world as Chinese firms gain experience overseas, according to Boston University’s Global Development Policy Center.

    For its part, Latin America is an attractive destination specifically for Chinese green tech investment. This stems from a range of factors. First, the region faces strong demand for clean energy expansion, public transit electrification, and industrial upgrades, but insufficient local capital often limits the capacity to meet these needs. Latin American markets also impose fewer geopolitical restrictions and less regulatory resistance on Chinese firms than those in Europe or the U.S.

    For China, investing in manufacturing, such as downstream battery and EV production, serves multiple goals. It enables Chinese companies to position themselves as job creators and industrial partners rather than simply as exporters or commodity importers, thereby enhancing political acceptance and consumer legitimacy. As China pursues the region’s globally significant reserves of strategic minerals such as lithium, copper, and nickel, downstream investment helps build the commercial and diplomatic relationships that ultimately facilitate securing access to upstream resources through mining. It also strengthens China’s control over the entire value chain, and helps Chinese firms avoid tariffs and satisfy local-content requirements that are increasingly common in Brazil, Mexico, and other markets.

    How Latin America can benefit

    For many countries in the region, Chinese engagement provides the resources and technical know-how to accelerate energy transitions and the adoption of new technologies. This is part of the broader Latin American aim of moving beyond commodity exports to advance up the value chain—in this case, as a “green engine” of sustainable growth.

    The growing footprint of Chinese carmaker BYD illustrates these trends. The company opened a massive new plant in Camacari, in Brazil’s Bahia state, in October. The factory, built on a former Ford site, is BYD’s biggest-ever investment outside of Asia, and is projected to create about 20,000 jobs—and safeguard its 74% market share in Brazil’s EV market. The company already had electric buses and battery facilities in Campinas, Brazil, and Antofagasta, Chile, and countries such as Colombia and Uruguay have made bulk purchases of BYD electric buses. For its part, Peru has been courting BYD with a plan to build industrial parks near the Chinese-built Chancay mega-port. In Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia, most EV sales are already Chinese imports, and in recent months, more than 80% of EV sales in Brazil have been Chinese.

    Meanwhile, due to China’s skyrocketing domestic production of solar and wind energy devices, Latin America will continue to receive competitive offers from Chinese companies to install generation capacity. In Argentina, the Chinese Ex-Im bank helped fund Latin America’s largest solar array, a massive 300-megawatt project built primarily by Chinese firms. Chinese companies have also built large wind farms in places like Coquimbo in Chile and northeast Brazil.

    Chinese enterprises also have an interest in resolving another critical bottleneck in the region. Many Latin American nations have ample renewable resources but lack the grid infrastructure to deliver that energy where it’s needed. According to CSIS, Chinese companies are stepping in to build that connective tissue. Chinese firms control all of Lima’s electricity distribution; two-thirds of that in Chile; and about 12% of electricity generation and distribution in Brazil.

    Avoiding pitfalls

    Dampening the optimism surrounding these projects, questions of governance, sustainability, and sovereignty persist. In several cases, large-scale Chinese-backed projects have sparked local opposition, revealing the tension between developmental promises and environmental or social costs.

    Ecuador’s Coca Codo Sinclair hydroelectric dam, the largest Chinese-led infrastructure project in the region to date, is a good example. Initially hailed as a symbol of green cooperation, the project was later riddled with reports of structural defects, cost overruns, and environmental degradation affecting local communities. Similarly, the Kirchner-Cepernic hydroelectric dams on Argentina’s Santa Cruz River, backed by Chinese funding, have faced legal and environmental scrutiny over potential harms to Patagonian ecosystems.

    The challenge ahead is to transform this engagement from a “project-based partnership” to a “governance-based partnership” where transparency, accountability, and local agency are as integral as investment flows. The Coca Codo Sinclair dam stands as a cautionary tale: Without inclusive and robust governance, such projects risk perpetuating extractive, top-down development patterns.

    China’s green-tech engagement with Latin America embodies both promise and peril. On one hand, it delivers much-needed patient capital, technology, and policy momentum for a region that has struggled to satisfy its demand for green investment. On the other, it brings the risk of unfavorable deals and ESG harms. The future of this engagement will hinge not on the quantity of investments, but on the quality of the institutions managing them.

    ABOUT THE AUTHOR

    Yanran Xu

    Reading Time: 4 minutesXu is an associate professor and the director of the Global Governance and International Affairs program at Renmin University of China.

    Tags: China and Latin America, green technology, renewable energy

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  • WAT) Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2025 Financial Results

    Highlights

    Fourth Quarter 2025

    • Sales of $932 million landed at the high-end of reported sales growth guidance range; grew 7% as reported and 6% in constant currency
    • Growth led by high single-digit constant currency growth in Pharma and Industrial end-markets, with broad-based growth across all regions
    • Chemistry grew 12% in constant currency as new bioseparations products continued to experience significant customer demand
    • Instruments grew 3% in constant currency, with high single-digit LC-MS growth partially offset by TA and transition to subscription model for Empower
    • GAAP EPS of $3.77; non-GAAP EPS of $4.53 grew double digits

    Full-Year 2025

    • Sales of $3,165 million grew 7% as reported and 7% in constant currency
    • Instruments grew 5% in constant currency, led by strong LC-MS growth
    • Recurring Revenue grew 8% in constant currency, led by 12% Chemistry growth
    • GAAP EPS of $10.76; non-GAAP EPS of $13.13 grew double digits

    MILFORD, Mass., Feb. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT), today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2025.

    Sales for the fourth quarter of 2025 were $932 million, an increase of 7% as reported and 6% in constant currency, compared to sales of $873 million for the fourth quarter of 2024.

    On a GAAP basis, diluted earnings per share (EPS) for the fourth quarter of 2025 were $3.77, compared to $3.88 for the fourth quarter of 2024. Non-GAAP EPS for the fourth quarter of 2025 grew 10% to $4.53, compared to $4.10 for the fourth quarter of 2024.

    “Our team delivered industry-leading results in 2025, achieving high single-digit revenue growth and double-digit adjusted EPS growth. We expect this momentum to continue into 2026, driven by strong execution of the multi-year instrument replacement cycle, continued contribution from pioneering innovation, and our Waters-specific idiosyncratic growth drivers,” said Udit Batra, Ph.D., President & Chief Executive Officer, Waters Corporation.

    “As we enter 2026, the addition of BD Biosciences and Diagnostic Solutions marks a transformative step forward for Waters. Today, we will close the transaction and are launching commercial excellence initiatives tied to instrument replacement, e-commerce, and service attachment that will build momentum and drive the first phase of our stated revenue synergies. Within the P&L, we also expect to make decisive progress towards realizing our stated cost synergies in the months ahead. Our starting 2026 guidance calls for an attractive 5.3% combined company sales growth at mid-point, with opportunity for outperformance as the year progresses.”

    Fourth Quarter 2025

    During the fourth quarter of 2025, sales into the pharmaceutical market increased 8% as reported and 7% in constant currency. Sales into the industrial market increased 8% as reported and in constant currency. Sales into the academic and government market decreased 2% as reported and 3% in constant currency.

    During the quarter, instrument system sales increased 3% as reported and in constant currency. Recurring revenues, which represent the combination of service and precision chemistries, increased 10% as reported and 9% in constant currency.

    Geographically, sales in Asia during the quarter increased 4% as reported and 11% in constant currency. Sales in the Americas increased 4% as reported and in constant currency. Sales in Europe increased 13% as reported and 4% in constant currency.

    Full-Year 2025

    Sales for the fiscal year 2025 were $3,165 million, an increase of 7% as reported and in constant currency, compared to sales of $2,958 million for fiscal year 2024.

    On a GAAP basis, EPS for fiscal year 2025 was $10.76 compared to $10.71 for fiscal year 2024. On a non-GAAP basis, EPS increased by 11% to $13.13 compared to $11.86 for fiscal year 2024.

    During the fiscal year 2025, sales into the pharmaceutical market increased 9% as reported and in constant currency. Sales into the industrial market increased 6% as reported and in constant currency. Sales into the academic and government market were flat as reported and decreased 1% in constant currency.

    During the year, instrument system sales increased 5% as reported and in constant currency. Recurring revenues, which represent the combination of service and precision chemistries, increased 8% as reported and in constant currency.

    Geographically, sales in Asia during the year increased 7% as reported and 13% in constant currency. Sales in the Americas increased 4% as reported and in constant currency. Sales in Europe increased 10% as reported and 5% in constant currency.

    Unless otherwise noted, sales growth and decline percentages are presented on an as-reported basis. A description and reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP results appear in the tables below and can be found on the Company’s website www.waters.com in the Investor Relations section.

    Full-Year and First Quarter 2026 Financial Guidance

    Full-Year 2026 Financial Guidance

    The Company expects full-year 2026 organic constant currency revenue growth to be in the range of +5.5% to +7.0%. Including the positive impact of currency translation, full-year 2026 organic reported revenue is expected to be in the range of $3.355 billion to $3.405 billion.

    The Company expects an acquired business contribution in full-year 2026 of approximately $3.000 billion to reported revenue on an owned-period basis.

    Including the positive impact of expected revenue synergies, total Company revenue for full-year 2026 is expected to be in the range of $6.405 billion to $6.455 billion on a reported basis.

    The Company expects full-year 2026 non-GAAP EPS to be in the range of $14.30 to $14.50, which includes $0.10 cents of accretion versus the Company’s standalone non-GAAP EPS profile due to our combination with the Biosciences and Diagnostic Solutions business of Becton, Dickinson & Company. This represents year-over-year non-GAAP EPS growth of approximately +8.9% to +10.4% for full-year 2026.

    First Quarter 2026 Financial Guidance

    The Company expects first quarter 2026 organic constant currency revenue growth to be in the range of +7.0% to +9.0%. Including the positive impact of currency translation, first quarter 2026 organic reported revenue is expected to be in the range of $718 million to $731 million.

    The Company expects an acquired business contribution in the first quarter of 2026 of approximately $480 million to reported revenue on an owned-period basis.

    Total Company revenue for the first quarter of 2026 is expected to be in the range of $1.198 billion to $1.211 billion on a reported basis.

    The Company expects first quarter 2026 non-GAAP EPS to be in the range of $2.25 to $2.35, which reflects year-over-year growth of approximately +0.0% to +4.4%.

    Please refer to the tables below for a reconciliation of the projected GAAP to non-GAAP financial outlook for the full-year and first quarter.

    Conference Call Details

    Waters Corporation will webcast its fourth quarter 2025 financial results conference call today, February 9, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time. To listen to the call and see the accompanying slide presentation, please visit www.waters.com, select “Investor Relations” under the “About Waters” section, navigate to “Events & Presentations,” and click on the “Webcast.” A replay will be available through at least March 9, 2026.

    About Waters Corporation

    Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) is a global leader in analytical instruments, separations technologies, and software, serving the life, materials, food, and environmental sciences for over 65 years. Our Company helps ensure the efficacy of medicines, the safety of food and the purity of water, and the quality and sustainability of products used every day. In over 100 countries, our 7,900+ passionate employees collaborate with customers in laboratories, manufacturing sites, and hospitals to accelerate the benefits of pioneering science.

    Non-GAAP Financial Measures

    This release contains financial measures, such as organic constant currency growth rates, constant currency growth rates and adjusted earnings per diluted share, among others, which are considered “non-GAAP” financial measures under applicable U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission rules and regulations. These non-GAAP financial measures should be considered supplemental to, and not a substitute for, financial information prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). The Company’s definitions of these non-GAAP measures may differ from similarly titled measures used by others. The non-GAAP financial measures used in this release adjust for specified items that can be highly variable or difficult to predict. The Company generally uses these non-GAAP financial measures to facilitate management’s financial and operational decision-making, including evaluation of the Company’s historical operating results, comparison to competitors’ operating results and determination of management incentive compensation. These non-GAAP financial measures reflect an additional way of viewing aspects of the Company’s operations that, when viewed with GAAP results and the reconciliations to corresponding GAAP financial measures, may provide a more complete understanding of factors and trends affecting the Company’s business. Because non-GAAP financial measures exclude the effect of items that will increase or decrease the Company’s reported results of operations, management strongly encourages investors to review the Company’s consolidated financial statements and publicly filed reports in their entirety. Definitions of the non-GAAP financial measures and reconciliations to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures are included in the tables accompanying this release.

    Cautionary Statement

    This release contains “forward-looking” statements regarding future results and events. For this purpose, any statements that are not statements of historical fact may be deemed forward-looking statements. Without limiting the foregoing, the words “feels”, “believes”, “anticipates”, “plans”, “expects”, “intends”, “suggests”, “appears”, “estimates”, “projects” and similar expressions, whether in the negative or affirmative, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Our actual results may differ significantly from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements within this release for a variety of reasons, including and without limitation, risks or uncertainties related to our acquisition of Becton, Dickinson and Company’s Biosciences and Diagnostic Solutions business, the impact of this acquisition on the Company’s business and future results, including unexpected costs, charges or expenses resulting from this acquisition as well as difficulties and delays in achieving expected revenue and cost synergies related to this acquisition, the increased indebtedness of the Company as a result of this acquisition, our future financial and operational performance, future economic and market conditions, including our expectations about the growth rates of certain markets, our strategic initiatives, including our instrument replacement initiatives, respond and adapt to changing global dynamics, including the potential impacts of tariffs and supply chain challenges, our ability to retain and attract customers in various geographies and market segments, our market size and growth opportunities, our competitive positioning, projected costs, technological capabilities and plans, and objectives of management, and other risk factors detailed from time to time in Waters’ reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Such factors and others are discussed more fully in the sections entitled “Forward-Looking Statements” and “Risk Factors” of the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, as filed with the SEC, which discussions are incorporated by reference in this release, as updated by the Company’s subsequent filings with the SEC. The forward-looking statements included in this release represent the Company’s estimates or views as of the date of this release and should not be relied upon as representing the Company’s estimates or views as of any date subsequent to the date of this release. Except as required by law, the Company does not assume any obligation to update any forward-looking statements.

    Waters Corporation and Subsidiaries

    Consolidated Statements of Operations

    (In thousands, except per share data)

    (Unaudited)
















    Three Months Ended


    Twelve Months Ended


    December 31,
    2025


    December 31,
    2024


    December 31,
    2025


    December 31,
    2024









    Net sales

    $        932,362


    $        872,714


    $     3,165,286


    $     2,958,387









    Costs and operating expenses:








    Cost of sales

    362,864


    348,516


    1,288,822


    1,200,201

    Selling and administrative expenses 

    240,007


    173,268


    830,374


    690,148

    Research and development expenses 

    46,898


    46,914


    195,711


    183,027

    Purchased intangibles amortization 

    12,077


    11,753


    47,791


    47,090

    Litigation provision




    11,568









    Operating income 

    270,516


    292,263


    802,588


    826,353









    Other income (expense), net

    2,283


    (843)


    3,061


    776

    Interest expense, net

    (8,618)


    (14,437)


    (50,771)


    (72,261)









    Income from operations before income taxes

    264,181


    276,983


    754,878


    754,868









    Provision for income taxes

    38,967


    45,585


    112,249


    117,034









    Net income

    $        225,214


    $        231,398


    $        642,629


    $        637,834

















    Net income per basic common share

    $              3.78


    $              3.90


    $            10.80


    $            10.75









    Weighted-average number of basic common shares

    59,546


    59,386


    59,509


    59,333

















    Net income per diluted common share

    $              3.77


    $              3.88


    $            10.76


    $            10.71









    Weighted-average number of diluted common shares and equivalents

    59,763


    59,645


    59,706


    59,552

    Waters Corporation and Subsidiaries

    Reconciliation of GAAP to Adjusted Non-GAAP

    Net Sales by Operating Segments, Products & Services, Geography and Markets

    Three Months Ended December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024

    (In thousands)



























    Constant



    Three Months Ended


    Percent


    Impact of


    Currency



    December 31, 2025


    December 31, 2024


    Change


    Currency


    Growth Rate (a)














    NET SALES – OPERATING SEGMENTS


























    Waters


    $

    823,937


    $

    764,309


    8 %


    1 %


    7 %

    TA



    108,425



    108,405


    0 %


    0 %


    0 %














    Total


    $

    932,362


    $

    872,714


    7 %


    1 %


    6 %



























    NET SALES – PRODUCTS & SERVICES


























    Instruments


    $

    432,850


    $

    419,616


    3 %


    1 %


    3 %














    Service



    329,156



    301,844


    9 %


    1 %


    8 %

    Chemistry



    170,356



    151,254


    13 %


    1 %


    12 %

    Total Recurring



    499,512



    453,098


    10 %


    1 %


    9 %














    Total


    $

    932,362


    $

    872,714


    7 %


    1 %


    6 %



























    NET SALES – GEOGRAPHY


























    Asia


    $

    283,967


    $

    272,903


    4 %


    (7 %)


    11 %

    Americas



    332,424



    321,005


    4 %


    0 %


    4 %

    Europe



    315,971



    278,806


    13 %


    9 %


    4 %














    Total


    $

    932,362


    $

    872,714


    7 %


    1 %


    6 %



























    NET SALES – MARKETS


























    Pharmaceutical


    $

    540,567


    $

    498,807


    8 %


    1 %


    7 %

    Industrial



    284,465



    264,027


    8 %


    0 %


    8 %

    Academic & Government



    107,330



    109,880


    (2 %)


    1 %


    (3 %)














    Total


    $

    932,362


    $

    872,714


    7 %


    1 %


    6 %







    (a)

    The Company believes that referring to comparable constant currency growth rates is a useful way to evaluate the underlying performance of Waters Corporation’s net sales. Constant currency growth, a non-GAAP financial measure, measures the change in net sales between current and prior year periods, excluding the impact of foreign currency exchange rates during the current period. See description of non-GAAP financial measures contained in this release.

    Waters Corporation and Subsidiaries


    Reconciliation of GAAP to Adjusted Non-GAAP


    Net Sales by Operating Segments, Products & Services, Geography and Markets


    Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024


    (In thousands)





























    Constant




    Twelve Months Ended


    Percent


    Impact of


    Currency




    December 31, 2025


    December 31, 2024


    Change


    Currency


    Growth Rate (a)
















    NET SALES – OPERATING SEGMENTS




























    Waters


    $

    2,813,446


    $

    2,604,421


    8 %


    0 %


    8 %


    TA



    351,840



    353,966


    (1 %)


    0 %


    (1 %)
















    Total


    $

    3,165,286


    $

    2,958,387


    7 %


    0 %


    7 %






























    NET SALES – PRODUCTS & SERVICES




























    Instruments


    $

    1,345,642


    $

    1,278,695


    5 %


    0 %


    5 %
















    Service



    1,188,186



    1,114,211


    7 %


    0 %


    7 %


    Chemistry



    631,458



    565,481


    12 %


    0 %


    12 %


    Total Recurring



    1,819,644



    1,679,692


    8 %


    0 %


    8 %
















    Total


    $

    3,165,286


    $

    2,958,387


    7 %


    0 %


    7 %






























    NET SALES – GEOGRAPHY




























    Asia


    $

    1,040,397


    $

    969,222


    7 %


    (5 %)


    13 %


    Americas



    1,161,513



    1,115,780


    4 %


    0 %


    4 %


    Europe



    963,376



    873,385


    10 %


    6 %


    5 %
















    Total


    $

    3,165,286


    $

    2,958,387


    7 %


    0 %


    7 %






























    NET SALES – MARKETS




























    Pharmaceutical


    $

    1,873,362


    $

    1,718,899


    9 %


    0 %


    9 %


    Industrial



    961,154



    908,486


    6 %


    0 %


    6 %


    Academic & Government



    330,770



    331,002


    0 %


    1 %


    (1 %)
















    Total


    $

    3,165,286


    $

    2,958,387


    7 %


    0 %


    7 %








    (a)

    The Company believes that referring to comparable constant currency growth rates is a useful way to evaluate the underlying performance of Waters Corporation’s net sales. Constant currency growth, a non-GAAP financial measure, measures the change in net sales between current and prior year periods, excluding the impact of foreign currency exchange rates during the current period. See description of non-GAAP financial measures contained in this release.

    Waters Corporation and Subsidiaries

    Reconciliation of GAAP to Adjusted Non-GAAP Financials

    Three and Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024

    (In thousands, except per share data)























































    Income from
































    Operations














    Selling &



    Research &






    Operating



    Other



    Interest



    before



    Provision for






    Diluted





    Administrative



    Development



    Operating



    Income



    Income



    Expense,



    Income



    Income



    Net



    Earnings





    Expenses(a)



    Expenses



    Income



    Percentage



    (Expense)



    Net



    Taxes



    Taxes



    Income



    per Share

    Three Months Ended December 31, 2025































    GAAP


    $

    252,084


    $

    46,898


    $

    270,516



    29.0 %


    $

    2,283


    $

    (8,618)


    $

    264,181


    $

    38,967


    $

    225,214


    $

    3.77

    Adjustments:
































    Purchased intangibles amortization (b)



    (12,077)





    12,077



    1.3 %







    12,077



    2,930



    9,147



    0.15


    Restructuring costs and certain other items (c)



    (3,290)





    3,290



    0.4 %



    (2,398)





    892



    216



    676



    0.01


    ERP implementation and transformation costs (d)



    (5,777)





    5,777



    0.6 %







    5,777



    1,386



    4,391



    0.07


    Acquisition related costs (e)



    (39,975)



    3,204



    36,771



    3.9 %







    36,771



    6,589



    30,182



    0.51


    Financing Costs (h)













    1,518



    1,518



    364



    1,154



    0.02

    Adjusted Non-GAAP


    $

    190,965


    $

    50,102


    $

    328,431



    35.2 %


    $

    (115)


    $

    (7,100)


    $

    321,216


    $

    50,452


    $

    270,764


    $

    4.53

































    Three Months Ended December 31, 2024































    GAAP


    $

    185,021


    $

    46,914


    $

    292,263



    33.5 %


    $

    (843)


    $

    (14,437)


    $

    276,983


    $

    45,585


    $

    231,398


    $

    3.88

    Adjustments:
































    Purchased intangibles amortization (b)



    (11,753)





    11,753



    1.3 %







    11,753



    2,813



    8,940



    0.15


    Restructuring costs and certain other items (c)



    (1,480)





    1,480



    0.2 %







    1,480



    354



    1,126



    0.02


    ERP implementation and transformation costs (d)



    (1,346)





    1,346



    0.2 %







    1,346



    337



    1,009



    0.02


    Retention bonus obligation (g)



    (1,911)



    (636)



    2,547



    0.3 %







    2,547



    612



    1,935



    0.03

    Adjusted Non-GAAP


    $

    168,531


    $

    46,278


    $

    309,389



    35.5 %


    $

    (843)


    $

    (14,437)


    $

    294,109


    $

    49,701


    $

    244,408


    $

    4.10

































    Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2025































    GAAP


    $

    878,165


    $

    195,711


    $

    802,588



    25.4 %


    $

    3,061


    $

    (50,771)


    $

    754,878


    $

    112,249


    $

    642,629


    $

    10.76

    Adjustments:
































    Purchased intangibles amortization (b)



    (47,791)





    47,791



    1.5 %







    47,791



    11,476



    36,315



    0.61


    Restructuring costs and certain other items (c)



    (9,036)





    9,036



    0.3 %



    (2,398)





    6,638



    1,560



    5,078



    0.09


    ERP implementation and transformation costs (d)



    (19,588)





    19,588



    0.6 %







    19,588



    4,701



    14,887



    0.25


    Acquisition related costs (e)



    (81,068)



    (531)



    81,599



    2.6 %







    81,599



    11,318



    70,281



    1.18


    Retention bonus obligation (g)



    (2,864)



    (954)



    3,818



    0.1 %







    3,818



    916



    2,902



    0.05


    Financing Costs (h)













    15,578



    15,578



    3,738



    11,840



    0.20

    Adjusted Non-GAAP


    $

    717,818


    $

    194,226


    $

    964,420



    30.5 %


    $

    663


    $

    (35,193)


    $

    929,890


    $

    145,958


    $

    783,932


    $

    13.13

































    Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2024































    GAAP


    $

    748,806


    $

    183,027


    $

    826,353



    27.9 %


    $

    776


    $

    (72,261)


    $

    754,868


    $

    117,034


    $

    637,834


    $

    10.71

    Adjustments:
































    Purchased intangibles amortization (b)



    (47,090)





    47,090



    1.6 %







    47,090



    11,269



    35,821



    0.60


    Restructuring costs and certain other items (c)



    (12,160)





    12,160



    0.4 %







    12,160



    2,971



    9,189



    0.15


    ERP implementation and transformation costs (d)



    (1,346)





    1,346



    0.0 %







    1,346



    337



    1,009



    0.02


    Litigation provision and settlement (f)



    (11,568)





    11,568



    0.4 %







    11,568



    2,776



    8,792



    0.15


    Retention bonus obligation (g)



    (13,362)



    (4,453)



    17,815



    0.6 %







    17,815



    4,276



    13,539



    0.23

    Adjusted Non-GAAP


    $

    663,280


    $

    178,574


    $

    916,332



    31.0 %


    $

    776


    $

    (72,261)


    $

    844,847


    $

    138,663


    $

    706,184


    $

    11.86







    (a)

    Selling & administrative expenses include purchased intangibles amortization and litigation provisions and settlements.

    (b)

    The purchased intangibles amortization, a non-cash expense, was excluded to be consistent with how management evaluates the performance of its core business against historical operating results and the operating results of competitors over periods of time.

    (c)

    Restructuring costs and certain other items were excluded as the Company believes that the cost to consolidate operations, reduce overhead, and certain other income or expense items are not normal and do not represent future ongoing business expenses of a specific function or geographic location of the Company.

    (d)

    ERP implementation and transformation costs represent costs related to the Company’s initiative to transition from its legacy enterprise resource planning (ERP) system to a new global ERP solution with a cloud-based infrastructure. These costs, which do not represent normal or future ongoing business expenses, are one-time, non-recurring costs related to the establishment of our new global ERP solution that were determined to be non-capitalizable in accordance with accounting standards.

    (e)

    Acquisition related costs include all incremental costs incurred to effect the business combination, such as advisory, legal, accounting, tax, valuation, other professional fees, and integration costs. The Company believes that these costs are not normal and do not represent future ongoing business expenses.

    (f)

    Litigation provisions and settlement gains were excluded as these items are isolated, unpredictable and not expected to recur regularly.

    (g)

    In connection with the Wyatt acquisition, the Company recognized a two-year retention bonus obligation that is contingent upon the employee’s providing future service and continued employment with Waters. The Company believes that these costs are not normal and do not represent future ongoing business expenses.

    (h)

    Financing costs relate to certain financing fees incurred by the Company to secure access to certain debt facilities in connection with the agreement Waters entered into to acquire the Biosciences and Diagnostics Solutions business of Becton, Dickinson & Company. The Company believes that these costs are not normal and do not represent future ongoing business expenses. 

    Waters Corporation and Subsidiaries

    Preliminary Condensed Unclassified Consolidated Balance Sheets

    (In thousands and unaudited)


















    December 31, 2025


    December 31, 2024






    Cash and cash equivalents


    $                587,831


    $                325,355

    Accounts receivable


    828,844


    733,365

    Inventories


    572,371


    477,261

    Property, plant and equipment, net


    642,046


    651,200

    Intangible assets, net


    558,179


    567,906

    Goodwill


    1,340,081


    1,295,720

    Other assets


    554,625


    502,988

       Total assets


    $             5,083,977


    $             4,553,795











    Notes payable and debt


    $             1,407,445


    $             1,626,488

    Other liabilities


    1,115,290


    1,098,800

       Total liabilities


    2,522,735


    2,725,288






    Total stockholders’ equity


    2,561,242


    1,828,507

       Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity


    $             5,083,977


    $             4,553,795

    Waters Corporation and Subsidiaries

    Preliminary Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

    Three and Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024

    (In thousands and unaudited)

















    Three Months Ended



    Twelve Months Ended





    December 31, 2025


    December 31, 2024



    December 31, 2025


    December 31, 2024









    Cash flows from operating activities:










    Net income

    $                   225,214


    $                 231,398



    $                 642,629


    $                637,834


    Adjustments to reconcile net income to net












    cash provided by operating activities:











    Stock-based compensation

    14,502


    11,716



    54,127


    44,709



    Depreciation and amortization

    52,541


    48,575



    206,237


    191,825



    Change in operating assets and liabilities and other, net

    (127,704)


    (51,550)



    (250,438)


    (112,245)




    Net cash provided by operating activities

    164,553


    240,139



    652,555


    762,123













    Cash flows from investing activities:










    Additions to property, plant, equipment












    and software capitalization

    (38,973)


    (52,104)



    (112,745)


    (142,481)


    Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired




    (35,053)



    Investments in unaffiliated companies

    (6,000)




    (7,295)


    (1,489)


    Net change in investments


    (9)




    (53)


    Other cash flow from investing activities, net

    2,840




    2,840






    Net cash used in investing activities

    (42,133)


    (52,113)



    (152,253)


    (144,023)













    Cash flows from financing activities:










    Net change in debt

    (335)


    (200,000)



    (243,321)


    (730,000)


    Proceeds from stock plans

    5,169


    5,293



    20,790


    30,366


    Purchases of treasury shares

    (144)


    (66)



    (14,667)


    (13,541)


    Other cash flow from financing activities, net

    (1,354)


    1,195



    (7)


    16,500




    Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

    3,336


    (193,578)



    (237,205)


    (696,675)













    Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

    2,957


    (541)



    (621)


    7,920




    Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

    128,713


    (6,093)



    262,476


    (70,655)













    Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

    459,118


    330,514



    325,355


    395,076




    Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

    $                   587,831


    $                 324,421



    $                 587,831


    $                324,421

















































    Reconciliation of GAAP Cash Flows from Operating Activities to Free Cash Flow (a)





































    Net cash provided by operating activities – GAAP

    $                   164,553


    $                 240,139



    $                 652,555


    $                762,123














    Adjustments:











    Additions to property, plant, equipment












    and software capitalization

    (38,973)


    (52,104)



    (112,745)


    (142,481)



    Tax reform payments




    120,006


    95,645



    Litigation settlements (received) paid, net

    (375)




    (2,625)


    9,250



    Payment of Wyatt retention bonus obligation (b)




    20,127


    19,770

    Free Cash Flow – Adjusted Non-GAAP

    $                   125,205


    $                 188,035



    $                 677,318


    $                744,307







    (a)

    The Company defines free cash flow as net cash flow from operations accounted for under GAAP less capital expenditures and software capitalizations plus or minus any unusual and non recurring items. Free cash flow is not a GAAP measurement and may not be comparable to free cash flow reported by other companies.

    (b)

    During the twelve months ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Company made retention payments under the Wyatt retention bonus program. The Company believes that these payments are not normal and do not represent future ongoing business expenses.

    Waters Corporation and Subsidiaries

    Reconciliation of Projected GAAP to Adjusted Non-GAAP Financial Outlook

    (In millions, except per share data)
























    Twelve Months Ended


    Three Months Ended




    December 31, 2026


    April 4, 2026




    Range


    Range

    Projected revenue



















    Reported revenue


    $  6,405

    $  6,455


    $  1,198

    $  1,211

    Impact of:










    Acquired business contribution


    $  3,000

    $  3,000


    $     480

    $     480


    Revenue synergies


    $       50

    $       50


    $          –

    $          –

    Organic reported revenue


    $  3,355

    $  3,405


    $     718

    $     731

    Organic reported revenue growth


    6.0 %

    7.5 %


    8.5 %

    10.5 %

    Currency translation impact


    0.5 %

    0.5 %


    1.5 %

    1.5 %

    Organic constant currency revenue growth (a)


    5.5 %

    7.0 %


    7.0 %

    9.0 %














    Range


    Range

    Projected Earnings Per Diluted Share



















    GAAP earnings per diluted share


    $    6.63

    $    6.83


    $    0.05

    $    0.15

    Adjustments:










    Purchased intangibles amortization 

    $    5.24

    $    5.24


    $    1.05

    $    1.05


    ERP implementation and transformation costs 

    $    0.14

    $    0.14


    $    0.06

    $    0.06


    Acquisition related costs

    $    0.45

    $    0.45


    $    0.45

    $    0.45


    Amortization of acquisition-related inventory fair value step-up

    $    1.84

    $    1.84


    $    0.64

    $    0.64

    Adjusted non-GAAP earnings per diluted share

    $  14.30

    $  14.50


    $    2.25

    $    2.35



    (a)

    Organic constant currency growth rates are a non-GAAP financial measure that measures the change in net revenue between current and prior year periods, excluding the impact of foreign currency exchange rates during the current period and excluding the impact of acquisitions made within twelve months of the acquisition close date. These amounts are estimated at the current foreign currency exchange rates and based on the forecasted geographical revenue in local currency, as well as an assessment of market conditions as of the date of this press release, and may differ significantly from actual results.



    These forward-looking adjustment estimates do not reflect future gains and charges that are inherently difficult to predict and estimate due to their unknown timing, effect and/or significance.

    Contact: Caspar Tudor, Head of Investor Relations – (508) 482-3448

    SOURCE Waters Corporation

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    This is a joint press release by InPost S.A. (“InPost” or the “Company”) and Iris Lux Bidco S.à r.l. (the “Offeror”). This joint press release is issued pursuant to the provisions of Section 17, paragraph 1 of the European Market Abuse Regulation (596/2014), as well as the provisions of Section 4, paragraphs 1 and 3, Section 5, paragraph 1 and Section 7, paragraph 4 of the Dutch Decree on public takeover bids (Besluit openbare biedingen Wft) (the “Decree”) in connection with the intended recommended public offer by the Offeror for all the issued and outstanding shares in the capital of the Company (the “Offer” together with the transactions contemplated in connection therewith the “Transaction”). This press release does not constitute an offer, or any solicitation of any offer, to buy or subscribe for any securities in the Company. Any offer will be made only by means of the offer memorandum (the “Offer Memorandum”) approved by the Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (Autoriteit Financiële Markten, the “AFM”). This press release is not for release, publication or distribution, in whole or in part, in or into, directly or indirectly, in any jurisdiction in which such release, publication or distribution would be unlawful.

    Transaction highlights
    • The offer price of EUR 15.60 (cum dividend) values 100% of the Shares at EUR 7.8 billion, providing immediate and certain value for InPost’s shareholders with a highly attractive offer premium of 50% to the Undisturbed Share Price on 2 January 2026 and 53% to the three-month Volume Weighted Average Price prior to 2 January 2026.
    • The Consortium will help drive InPost’s growth potential as a leading European e-commerce solutions enabler by supporting its existing growth strategy including further expansion of its parcel locker network and growth in consumer-centric digital solutions.
    • FedEx brings deep industry expertise based on its diversified and global network, and advanced technology.
    • InPost’s Boards through a special committee conducted a thorough review of the Transaction with external advisors. The Boards consider the Offer to be in the best interest of all stakeholders and unanimously support the Transaction and recommend that shareholders tender their Shares under the Offer.
    • The Transaction is supported by shareholders representing 48% of the outstanding Shares in the Company.
    • PPF will sell the entirety of its stake in support of the Transaction but will remain committed to InPost through the reinvestment of a part of the proceeds to become a 10% shareholder in the Consortium.
    • InPost will continue to operate under the InPost brand with its head office in Poland and with its current management structure led by CEO Rafał Brzoska who will maintain his stake in InPost through the Consortium.
    • The Consortium has committed financing in place providing certainty of funds.
    • The Consortium has agreed to certain Non-Financial Covenants following Settlement of the Offer.
    • The Transaction is expected to complete in H2 2026.

    Amsterdam & Luxembourg, 9 February 2026 – Funds managed and/or advised by Advent International, L.P. and its affiliates (“Advent”), FCWB LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of FedEx Corporation (“FedEx”), A&R Investments Ltd. (“A&R”) and PPF Group (“PPF”), together with InPost – a leading European e-commerce solutions enabler specializing in out-of-home delivery and automated parcel lockers – have reached a conditional agreement on an intended recommended all-cash public offer for all issued and outstanding shares in InPost at an offer price of EUR 15.60 (cum dividend) per share.

    As a leading European e-commerce enabler, InPost offers secure, automated, and easily accessible parcel pickup solutions that generate profitable last-mile business-to-consumer (B2C) shipments. The Transaction, expected to be completed in the second half of 2026, brings together InPost, Advent, FedEx, A&R, a company founded by Rafał Brzoska, and PPF (the “Consortium”), to unlock growth, consumer choice and value creation in Europe’s fast-growing delivery sector. Post-Settlement, the Consortium will be structured with Advent holding 37%, FedEx holding 37%, A&R holding 16% and PPF holding 10%. PPF will tender the entirety of its stake in support of the Transaction and will reinvest a part of the proceeds to become a 10% shareholder in the Consortium. InPost will continue to operate as a standalone company, bringing together a proven and visionary founder and long-term, experienced financial and strategic investors in the sector. The business operations will be maintained in their current form, and the head office remains in Poland.

    Building on the strength of its position as an innovative out-of-home delivery enabler in Poland, InPost has expanded successfully into Western Europe, quadrupling parcel volumes between 2020 and 2025. With a network of 61,000 automated parcel lockers, combined with pick-up and drop-off (PUDO) locations and fast and flexible doorstep delivery options, there is a clear path to significantly grow InPost’s out-of-home network and extend its reach to consumers across Europe. InPost also benefits from strong tailwinds in the European delivery market, including rising consumer demand for speed and convenience, attractive pricing for merchants, and the shift towards more sustainable technology enabled delivery solutions.

    The Consortium is committed to supporting InPost’s existing strategy, including further expansion of its European footprint in France, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Benelux and the UK, the largest e-commerce market in Europe. The Consortium will also support InPost’s ongoing initiatives to redefine the European e-commerce sector by deepening partnerships across the value chain, including continued investment in its consumer-centric mobile offering.

    Hein Pretorius, Chair of the Supervisory Board of InPost and the Special Committee: “Together with our advisers, we have thoroughly assessed the interest expressed by the Consortium in InPost in a Special Committee and conducted a careful, structured process, reviewing alternatives and weighing a broad range of financial and non-financial considerations. We are confident that the Offer represents a compelling opportunity for shareholders to realize immediate and certain value at an attractive premium. We believe that the Transaction provides a solid foundation for the future of InPost, with the Consortium that has a long-term perspective on value creation and fully endorses the strategy. We are convinced that the Offer serves the best interests of the Company and all its stakeholders, and therefore the Supervisory Board members unanimously support the Offer.”

    Rafał Brzoska, CEO/Founder of InPost: “Building on our success in Poland, this Transaction will support our next phase of growth as we continue to grow across Europe. By partnering with the long‑term financial and strategic investors of the Consortium who know our business and the industry well, we benefit from the expertise, stability and resources needed to capitalize on the strong tailwinds including increasing e-commerce penetration, rising consumer demand for speed and convenience and the shift towards more sustainable delivery solutions. Together, we will strengthen our network and reach more consumers with enhanced fast and flexible delivery options as we continue our objective of redefining the European e-commerce sector. I remain fully committed to leading InPost in the years ahead. Our headquarters, our brand, business management and the core of our innovation capabilities will remain in Poland, which continues to be the blueprint for our successful strategy. With the support of our partners, I believe we can unlock InPost’s full potential and further grow our position as an e-commerce enabler in Western Europe.”

    Ranjan Sen, Managing Partner at Advent: “InPost is transforming the European e-commerce landscape and we are excited to form this strategic partnership with FedEx, a global sector leader, to help accelerate InPost’s growth. Building on Advent’s strong track record in the logistics, technology and consumer sectors, we will support InPost’s proven strategy including the expansion of its locker network, deepening its partnerships with customers and enhancing its offering for consumers. We look forward to working with Rafał, the management team and the Consortium to provide the strategic support and long-term view needed to unlock InPost’s growth potential and enhance its position as a leading pan-European e-commerce enabler.”

    Raj Subramaniam, CEO of FedEx: “FedEx has a global network that powers the industrial economy, and InPost has a strong and successful presence in Europe’s out-of-home delivery segment. We will be entering into agreements with InPost following completion of the Transaction that will provide our customers access to InPost’s last-mile B2C capabilities while bringing FedEx’s global network and logistics expertise to support InPost’s next phase of growth. Our investment in InPost reflects our disciplined approach to capital allocation and long-term value creation. Together with InPost’s leadership and our fellow consortium members, we see a clear path to unlocking growth, improving the efficiency of our B2C last mile operations, enhancing returns, and better serving customers across Europe.”

    Didier Stoessel, Co-CEO of PPF: “Since our initial investment in InPost almost three years ago, we have committed to helping the company realize its vision for InPost’s European expansion. We believe the offer is attractive and are therefore selling the majority of our interest in support of the transaction. We are pleased to continue our support as a minority investor as InPost begins a new chapter in pursuit of sustainable growth.”

    The Consortium believes the Transaction has compelling financial attributes for accepting shareholders and will support long-term value creation for customers, communities and employees. Alongside Advent, Rafał Brzoska and PPF, FedEx brings deep industry expertise based on its diversified and global network, and advanced technology, and supports InPost’s ambition to become a leading European e-commerce enabler. FedEx and InPost will not integrate their operations and will remain independent competitors in their respective markets and segments.

    Following completion of this Transaction, in compliance with applicable antitrust laws, InPost and FedEx will enter into arm’s length commercial agreements that will enable both businesses to benefit from complementary strengths and a shared vision by:
    • Connecting FedEx’s global network of 3 million businesses and 225 million recipients worldwide with InPost’s locker network and B2C last mile operations, allowing efficient delivery to consumers where they want to receive goods.
    • Allowing FedEx to accelerate the rapid growth of out-of-home parcel delivery across key European markets, improving profitability and returns in its European operations.

    InPost’s shareholders will receive a cash consideration of EUR 15.60 for each validly tendered Share. The offer price values all issued and outstanding shares of InPost (“Shares”) at approximately EUR 7.8 billion and delivers an immediate, certain and compelling valuation to the shareholders of the Company.

    The offer price represents the following premia to the undisturbed share price referenced as of 2 January 2026 (the “Undisturbed Share Price”):
    • 50% to the closing share price of EUR 10.4;
    • 55% to the 1-month volume-weighted average share price up to and including 2 January 2026 of EUR 10.1;
    • 53% to the 3-months volume-weighted average share price up to and including 2 January 2026 of EUR 10.2; and
    • 43% to the 6-months volume-weighted average share price up to and including 2 January 2026 of EUR 10.9.

    Transaction governance
    Following the initial expression of interest of the Offeror in InPost, a special transaction committee (the “Special Committee”) was formed of all non-conflicted members of the Supervisory Board and of the Management Board for the purpose of considering all aspects of a potential transaction, and ensuring that the interests of the Company and all of its stakeholders were taken into account in the decision making. The Boards have received financial and legal advice to evaluate the proposed Transaction.

    The Special Committee entered into discussions with the Offeror, while assuring a diligent and careful process in compliance with applicable laws. The Special Committee met on a frequent basis throughout the process to discuss the negotiations with the Offeror, to monitor the progress of the Offer, and to contemplate key decisions in connection with the Transaction.

    Mr. Rafał Brzoska has not participated (and shall not participate) in any (future) discussion or meeting of the management board with respect to the proposed Transaction. Consequently, any reference in this press release to the decision-making of the management board in relation to the Transaction refers to the management board of InPost excluding Mr. Brzoska (the “Management Board”) and any unanimous action by the Management Board or Boards should be read as the unanimous action of the members of the Management Board or Boards other than Mr. Brzoska.

    Mr. Stoessel, Mr. Sen, Mr. Huep and Mr. Harrer have not participated (and shall not participate) in any (future) discussion or meeting of the supervisory board with respect to the Transaction. Consequently, any reference in this press release to the decision-making of the supervisory board in relation to the Transaction refers to the supervisory board of InPost excluding Mr. Stoessel, Mr. Sen, Mr. Huep and Mr. Harrer (the “Supervisory Board” and together with the Management Board, the “Boards”) and any unanimous action by the Supervisory Board or Boards should be read as the unanimous action of the members of the Supervisory Board or Boards other than Mr. Stoessel, Mr. Sen, Mr. Huep and Mr. Harrer.

    Consistent with their fiduciary duties, the Boards, with the assistance of their advisors, carefully reviewed and evaluated all aspects of the proposal, including, amongst others, the financial value of the Offer to accepting shareholders, deal certainty, the strategic, operational and social aspects, and other terms of the proposal. Subsequent to these reviews, discussions, and evaluations, the Boards entered into the Merger Agreement with the Offeror on the date hereof under the terms and conditions as set out in this press release.

    Support and unanimous Board recommendations
    After multiple rounds of negotiations, the Offeror has put forward a final conditional and non-binding proposal. Following a diligent evaluation, the Boards believe that the Offer provides InPost’s shareholders with an attractive offer price at an attractive premium, with attractive non-financial terms while also delivering strong commitments in respect of deal certainty. Further, the Boards conclude that the Offer is in the best interest of the Company and will allow it to deliver superior value for all stakeholders.

    Accordingly, the Boards unanimously support the proposed Transaction and recommend that InPost’s shareholders tender their Shares under the Offer, if and when made, and vote in favor of the resolutions relating to the Transaction at the relevant extraordinary general meeting of the Company (as further described under the heading ‘EGMs’).

    Consortium
    The Consortium will be structured with Advent holding 37%, FedEx holding 37%, A&R holding 16% and PPF holding 10% of the shares in (the indirect sole shareholder of) the Offeror entity upon settlement of the Offer (“Settlement”). PPF will tender all of its Shares under the offer and will subsequently reinvest part of its proceeds in exchange for a 10% indirect equity stake in (the indirect sole shareholder of) the Offeror upon Settlement.

    A&R will roll-over their existing shareholding in full, underscoring their long‑term commitment to supporting InPost’s strategic development and growth trajectory following Settlement.

    Irrevocable undertakings
    In addition to PPF and A&R, AI Prime (Luxembourg) & Cy S.C.A., who holds approximately 5.9% of the Shares in the Company and Advent Global Opportunities Master Limited Partnership, who holds approximately 0.6% of the Shares in the Company, have each irrevocably undertaken to tender their Shares into the Offer, subject to the Offer being made and other customary conditions, and vote all those Shares in favor of the Resolutions (as defined below). In total, approximately 48% of the Shares in the Company have been irrevocably committed to be tendered in the Offer.

    Fairness Opinions
    On 8 February 2026, J.P. Morgan Securities plc has issued a written opinion to the Boards and Banco Santander, S.A. has issued a separate written opinion to the Supervisory Board, in each case that, as of such date and based upon and subject to the assumptions, qualifications and limitations set forth therein (i) the offer price is, in its opinion, fair to the shareholders from a financial point of view and (ii) the purchase price payable to the Company in respect of the Demerger Share Sale is fair to the Company from a financial point of view (the “Fairness Opinions”).

    The full text of the Fairness Opinions, which sets forth the assumptions made, procedures followed, matters considered and limitations on the review undertaken in connection with the opinion, will be included in the Company’s position statement. The Fairness Opinions have been given solely to the Boards and to the Supervisory Board respectively, and not to the holders of Shares.

    Non-Financial Covenants
    The Company and the Offeror have agreed to certain non-financial covenants (the “Non-Financial Covenants”), including the covenants summarized below, in respect of, amongst others, strategy, financing, governance, employees, customers, consumers and minority shareholders. The Offeror shall comply with each of the Non-Financial Covenants for a duration of eighteen months after Settlement, subject to any deviations with the prior approval of the Boards including the affirmative vote of at least one independent Supervisory Board member.

    Strategy
    The Offeror supports InPost’s publicly communicated business strategy and organic and inorganic growth ambitions. The Offeror also endorses the current required Environmental, Social, and Governance principles, policies and goals of the Group.

    Financing
    The Offeror shall procure that the Company will remain prudently capitalized and financed to safeguard the continuity of the business.

    Employees
    Existing employee rights and benefits will be respected, as will the Group’s current employee consultation structure. No material changes to the Group’s workforce is envisaged as a direct consequence of the Transaction.

    Organization, operations and governance
    The Offeror intends that the Company’s corporate identity, culture and values are maintained as a separate independent entity. The Offeror will maintain the Group’s business locations including its head office, key support functions and continue to manage the Group’s business from its head office and from the respective regional offices.

    Minority shareholders
    The Offeror will respect the interests of all minority shareholders within the Company. As long as the Company has minority shareholders, the Company will not: (a) issue new shares for cash without offering pre-emption rights to minority shareholders; (b) engage in transactions with the Offeror or its affiliates that are not at arm’s length; or (c) take any action that disproportionately prejudices the value or rights of minority shareholders.

    Customers and consumers
    The Offeror intends that the Company will maintain customer centricity and provide continued quality of service and offering to customers and consumers.

    Financing of the Transaction
    The Offeror will fund the Transaction through a combination of equity funding and debt financing. The equity funding for the Transaction in an aggregate amount of EUR 5,918 million is to be provided by Advent, FedEx, A&R and PPF, which is secured through binding equity commitments. The Offeror has secured committed debt financing from a consortium of reputable financial institutions for an aggregate amount of up to EUR 4,950 million (which will be reduced if any existing financing of InPost (or any portion thereof) remains in place) comprising senior term facilities (to be denominated in EUR and PLN), senior secured bridge facilities and a multi-currency revolving credit facility, which is fully committed on a ‘certain funds’ basis. The Offeror has no reason to believe that any conditions to the equity financing or the debt financing to be satisfied by the Offeror will not be fulfilled on or prior to Settlement. From the aggregate debt commitment amount and equity commitment amount pursuant to the arranged equity financing and debt financing, the Offeror will be able to fund the acquisition of the Shares under the Offer and the Squeeze-Out Proceedings (as defined below) (if implemented), the purchase price under the Post-Closing Demerger and Liquidation (as defined below) (if implemented) and the payment of fees and expenses related to the Offer. It is envisaged that (part of) the current financing arrangements of InPost will be refinanced as a result of the Transaction.

    Post settlement restructuring
    InPost and the Offeror believe the sustainable and long-term success of InPost will be enhanced under private ownership and acknowledge the importance of the Offeror acquiring 100% of the Shares (or 100% of the businesses of the Group). Both InPost and the Offeror believe that private ownership will allow InPost to operate more efficiently and will increase its ability to achieve its goals and implement its strategy, while removing costs related to listing requirements and dependency on market expectations driven by short-term performance outlook and periodic reporting. Furthermore, a private setting increases the ability to achieve and implement a more flexible and efficient capital structure.

    If, after Settlement or settlement of the Shares tendered during the post-acceptance period (if applicable), the Offeror holds at least 80%, but less than 95% of the Shares, the Offeror and the Company have agreed to execute a post-closing demerger whereby the Company (a) at the occasion of a legal demerger, will incorporate a subsidiary (“Company Splitco”) to which the Company transfers its business and (b) subsequently will sell its shares in Company Splitco to the Offeror ((a) and (b) together, the “Demerger Share Sale”), (c) following which the Company is liquidated ((a), (b) and (c) together, the “Post-Closing Demerger and Liquidation”).

    If the Offeror holds at least 95% of the Shares after Settlement or settlement of the Shares tendered during the post-acceptance period (if applicable), the Offeror shall commence statutory squeeze-out proceedings to obtain 100% of the Shares (the “Squeeze-Out Proceedings”).

    EGMs
    Two extraordinary general meetings of shareholders of InPost (each an “EGM”) will be convened in connection with the Transaction. The first EGM will be held during the Offer period to inform shareholders about the Transaction and to allow them to vote on governance changes, subject to and effective as per Settlement (the “Offer Resolutions”). The second EGM will take place after Settlement, during which shareholders will vote on the resolutions approving the Post-Closing Demerger and Liquidation (the “Demerger Resolutions” and, together with the Offer Resolutions, the “Resolutions”). The Demerger Resolutions will be subject to a 75% majority requirement and will be subject to Settlement. By tendering their Shares under the Offer, shareholders will give a proxy and voting instruction to vote in favor of the Demerger Resolutions. The Boards recommend that shareholders vote in favor of the Resolutions.

    Pre-Offer Conditions and Offer Conditions
    The commencement of the Offer is subject to the satisfaction or waiver of pre-Offer conditions customary for a transaction of this kind, including:
    • no material breach of the Merger Agreement having occurred;
    • no material adverse effect having occurred;
    • the AFM having approved the Offer Memorandum;
    • no competing or mandatory offer having occurred;
    • no adverse Board recommendation having occurred; and
    • the irrevocable undertakings of the relevant Board members and shareholders being in full force and effect.

    If and when made, the consummation of the Offer will be subject to the satisfaction or waiver of Offer conditions customary for a transaction of this kind, including:
    • minimum acceptance level of at least 80% of the Shares;
    • no material breach of the Merger Agreement having occurred;
    • no material adverse effect having occurred;
    • all Regulatory Clearances (as defined below) in relation to the Transaction having been obtained;
    • no Competing Offer having occurred; and
    • no adverse Board recommendation having occurred.

    Regulatory Clearances
    InPost and the Offeror shall seek to obtain the relevant and recommended regulatory and competition clearances (the “Regulatory Clearances”) as soon as practicable and prepare and file with the regulatory authorities the relevant applications. To that end, they shall provide the regulatory authorities with any additional information and documentation that may be reasonably requested in connection with these applications.

    Exclusivity and Competing Offer
    As part of the Merger Agreement, InPost has entered into customary undertakings not to solicit any third party offers. If a bona fide third party makes an offer for at least eighty per cent (80%) of the Shares which, in the reasonable opinion of the Boards, is a more beneficial offer and transaction for InPost than the Transaction and exceeds the Offer price by at least 10% (a “Competing Offer”), the Offeror has the opportunity to match such Competing Offer. If it does, and on balance the terms and conditions of such revised offer are, in the good faith opinion of the Boards, at least equal to those of the Competing Offer, the Merger Agreement will remain in force. However, if a Competing Offer is not matched by the Offeror, the Company shall be entitled to (conditionally) agree to the Competing Offer, after which each party may terminate the Merger Agreement. The same conditions apply to any consecutive Competing Offer.

    Termination
    If the Merger Agreement is terminated in the event the Company agreed to a Competing Offer or made an intervening event recommendation change, the Company shall pay the Offeror an amount of EUR 78 million. If the Merger Agreement is terminated in the event a shareholder irrevocable undertaking is no longer in full force and effect, the Offeror shall pay the Company an amount of EUR 78 million. If the Merger Agreement is terminated because of a material breach of the Merger Agreement by either the Offeror or the Company, the defaulting party shall pay the non-defaulting party an amount of EUR 78 million.

    Next steps and additional information
    The Offeror intends to launch the Offer as soon as practically possible and in accordance with the applicable statutory timetable. The Offer Memorandum is expected to be published, and the Offer is expected to commence, in Q2 2026.

    InPost will hold an informative EGM prior to the closing of the Offer period and will publish its position statement at least ten business days prior to the closing of the Offer period in accordance with Section 18a Paragraph 1 of the Decree, to inform the shareholders about the Transaction and adopt the Offer Resolutions that will be applicable after Settlement. InPost will hold a second EGM after Settlement to adopt the Post-Closing Demerger and Liquidation Resolutions.

    Based on the required steps and subject to the approval of the Offer Memorandum, InPost and the Offeror anticipate that the Offer will close in H2 2026.

    ✆ Audio Webcast
    Hein Pretorius (Chairman of the Supervisory Board), Michael Rouse (CEO International) and Javier van Engelen (CFO) will host a conference call for analysts and investors at 8:30 AM UKT / 9:30 AM CET on 9th February at:
    https://brrmedia.news/INPST_Update

    For more information, please contact:

    Press enquiries for InPost

    Wojciech Kądziołka,
    Spokesman
    wkadziolka@inpost.pl
    +48 725 25 09 85

    Gabriela Burdach,
    Director of Investor Relations
    ir@inpost.eu

    Press enquiries for the Consortium

    FGS Global

    About InPost.

    InPost (Euronext Amsterdam: INPST) has revolutionised e-commerce parcel delivery in Poland and is now one of Europe’s leading out-of-home (OOH) e-commerce enablement platforms. Founded in 1999 by Rafał Brzoska, InPost provides delivery services through a network of over 61,000 Automated Parcel Machines (APMs) and more than 33,000 pick-up and drop-off (PUDO) points across nine European countries: Poland, the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg, alongside to-door courier and fulfilment services for e-commerce merchants.

    InPost’s extensive OOH network supports rapidly growing parcel volumes across its markets, with 1.4 billion parcels delivered in 2025. Its locker solutions offer consumers a delivery option that is cheaper, more flexible and convenient, environmentally friendly and contactless. As a leading OOH logistics provider, InPost is recognised for transforming parcel delivery economics in Europe, appealing to both consumers and merchants through its flexible, technology-driven solutions.

    About Advent.

    Advent is a leading global private equity investor committed to working in partnership with management teams, entrepreneurs, and founders to help transform businesses. With 16 offices across five continents, we oversee more than EUR 85 billion in assets under management* and have made 435 investments across 44 countries.

    Since our founding in 1984, we have developed specialist market expertise across our five core sectors: business & financial services, consumer, healthcare, industrial, and technology. This approach is bolstered by our deep sub-sector knowledge, which informs every aspect of our investment strategy, from sourcing opportunities to working in partnership with management to execute value creation plans. We bring hands-on operational expertise to enhance and accelerate businesses.

    As one of the largest privately-owned partnerships, our 675+ colleagues leverage the full ecosystem of Advent’s global resources, including our Portfolio Support Group, insights provided by industry expert Operating Partners and Operations Advisors, as well as bespoke tools to support and guide our portfolio companies as they seek to achieve their strategic goals.

    To learn more, visit our website or connect with us on LinkedIn.

    *Assets under management (AUM) as of June 30, 2025. AUM includes assets attributable to Advent advisory clients as well as employee and third-party co-investment vehicles.

    About FedEx.

    FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) provides customers and businesses worldwide with a broad portfolio of transportation, e-commerce, and business services. With annual revenue of $90 billion, the company offers integrated business solutions utilizing its flexible, efficient, and intelligent global network. Consistently ranked among the world’s most admired and trusted employers, FedEx inspires its more than 500,000 employees to remain focused on safety, the highest ethical and professional standards and the needs of their customers and communities. FedEx is committed to connecting people and possibilities around the world responsibly and resourcefully, with a goal to achieve carbon-neutral operations by 2040. To learn more, please visit fedex.com/about.

    About A&R.

    A&R is an independent investment company founded by Rafał Brzoska that manages a diversified portfolio of private and public investments. Since the InPost IPO A&R has been a shareholder in the company holding a stake of approximately 12%.

    About PPF.

    PPF Group, a privately held investment and industrial holding company, operates in 25 countries, investing in multiple sectors, including telecommunications, media, financial services, e-commerce, real estate, and mechanical engineering. The Group owns assets to the value of EUR 43.5 billion and employs 45,000 people globally (30 June 2025). Learn more about PPF Group on https://www.ppf.eu/en.

    Inside Information
    This press release contains inside information within the meaning of Section 7, paragraph 1 of the European Market Abuse Regulation (596/2014).

    General restrictions
    The information in this press release is not intended to be complete. This press release is for information purposes only. This press release is not intended to, and does not, constitute or form part of any offer, invitation or the solicitation of an offer to purchase, otherwise acquire, subscribe for, sell or otherwise dispose of any securities, or the solicitation of any vote or approval in any jurisdiction pursuant to this press release or otherwise. This press release does not constitute investment advice or an inducement to enter into investment activity. Any public offer will be made only on the basis of the Offer Memorandum, approved by the AFM, which shall contain the full terms and conditions of the Offer.

    The distribution of this press release may, in some countries, be restricted by law or regulation. Accordingly, persons who come into possession of this document should inform themselves of and observe these restrictions. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the Offeror and the Company disclaim any responsibility or liability for the violation of any such restrictions by any person. Any failure to comply with these restrictions may constitute a violation of the securities laws of that jurisdiction. Neither the Company, nor the Offeror, nor any of their advisers assume any responsibility for any violation by any person of any of these restrictions. The Company shareholders in any doubt as to their position should consult an appropriate professional adviser without delay. This press release is not to be released, published or distributed, in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, in any jurisdiction in which such release, publication or distribution would be unlawful.

    Forward looking statements
    This press release may include ‘forward-looking statements’ and language that indicates trends, such as ‘anticipated’ and ‘expected’. Although the Company and the Offeror believe that the assumptions upon which their respective financial information and their respective forward-looking statements are based are reasonable, they can give no assurance that these assumptions will prove to be correct. Neither the Company, nor the Offeror, nor any of their advisers accept any responsibility for any financial information contained in this press release relating to the business or operations or results or financial condition of the other or their respective groups.

    Notice to Company shareholders in the United States

    The Offer will be made for the Shares of the Company, a public limited company incorporated under the laws of Luxembourg with its Shares listed on Euronext Amsterdam. It is important that U.S. shareholders of the Company understand that the Offer and any related offer documents are subject to Dutch disclosure and procedural requirements and Luxembourg corporate law, which are different from those of the United States. U.S. shareholders of the Company are advised that the Company’s Shares are not listed on a U.S. securities exchange and that the Company is not subject to the periodic reporting requirements of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”), and is not required to, and does not, file any reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) thereunder.

    The Offer will be made in the United States in compliance with, and in reliance on, the exemption provided by Rule 14d-1(d), known as “Tier II” exemption, under the Exchange Act and otherwise in accordance with the requirements of Dutch law. Accordingly, the Offer will be subject to certain disclosure and other procedural requirements, including with respect to the Offer timetable and settlement procedures that are different from those applicable under U.S. domestic tender offer procedures and laws.

    The receipt of cash pursuant to the Offer by a U.S. holder of the Company’s Shares may be a taxable transaction for U.S. federal income tax purposes and under applicable state and local, as well as foreign and other tax laws. Each holder of the Shares is urged to consult their independent professional advisor immediately regarding the tax consequences of acceptance of the Offer.

    It may be difficult for U.S. holders of Shares to enforce any rights and claims arising out of the U.S. federal securities laws, since the Company is located in a country other than the United States, and some or all of its officers and directors may be residents of a country other than the United States. U.S. holders of Shares may not be able to sue a non-U.S. company or its officers or directors in a non-U.S. court for violations of U.S. securities laws. Further, it may be difficult to compel a non-U.S. company and its affiliates to subject themselves to a U.S. court’s judgment.

    Neither the SEC nor any U.S. state securities commission has approved or disapproved or passed judgment upon the merits or fairness of the Transaction or determined whether this press release is adequate, accurate or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offence in the United States.


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    ADNOC Gas Delivers Record $5.2bn Net Income in 2025

    $3.6 Billion Dividend for 2025 endorsed by Board
    Domestic gas business EBITDA grew 10% year-on-year in 2025, supported by a 4% growth in domestic sales volumes
    Final Investment Decisions for Rich Gas Development phases 2 and 3 targeted in Q1 2026, reinforcing long–term capacity growth

    ABU DHABI, UAE, Feb. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — ADNOC Gas plc and its subsidiaries (collectively “ADNOC Gas” or the “Company”) (ADX: ADNOCGAS) (ISIN: AEE01195A234), today announced a record net income1 of $5.2 billion, a 3% increase compared to 2024, demonstrating structurally resilient earnings and an ability to perform consistently through commodity cycles. The Company’s results underscored the strength of its long-term strategy, delivering record full-year results despite an average Brent crude oil price of $69, a drop of 14% year-on-year. The Company’s robust 2025 net income was primarily driven by the strength of its domestic gas business where its EBITDA was up 10% on sales volume growth of 4% year-on-year (YoY) and improved commercial terms.

    Fatema Al Nuaimi, Chief Executive Officer of ADNOC Gas, said: “2025 was a defining year for ADNOC Gas. We delivered record earnings while investing in growth, demonstrating that our business is resilient, scalable, and globally relevant. As demand for reliable delivery of gas continues to expand, ADNOC Gas is strategically positioned to serve both the UAE and international markets with confidence and discipline.”

    Looking ahead, ADNOC Gas remains well positioned to capture continued domestic demand growth beyond 2026, supported by strategic infrastructure investments, including the ADNOC Estidama gas pipeline project, which will expand access to the Northern Emirates and reinforce the UAE’s long–term objective of achieving gas self–sufficiency. The Final Investment Decision (FID) for phases two and three of the Rich Gas Development (RGD) project is anticipated in the first quarter of 2026. This expansion, benefiting from the growth of ADNOC’s upstream operations, is one of the critical projects to enable ADNOC Gas by 2029 to expand its overall capacity by 30%. As global demand for gas continues to grow, ADNOC Gas is investing with confidence to support the UAE’s energy security whilst growing its international markets.

    Q4 2025 net income was $1.2 billion despite softer export market pricing. ADNOC Gas increased sales volumes by 5% compared to Q4 2024, primarily driven by strong domestic gas performance, with demand remaining steady throughout the UAE’s milder weather conditions in the final quarter of 2025. Overall, domestic Adjusted EBITDA for Q4 2025 rose 6% year-on-year2. This sustained demand is attributable to the robust industrial sector, which contributed to a 4.8% UAE GDP3 growth rate in 2025.

    Capital expenditure at $3.6 billion increased in 2025 as several major projects progressed. In 2025 we launched phase one of the RGD project, which expands domestic gas processing capacity and increases production of export-traded liquids from new, richer gas supplies, which progressed in line with ADNOC Gas’ strategy.

    Following the commissioning of IGD–E2 in the final quarter of 2025, work is advancing as planned on the ADNOC Estidama gas-pipeline project, which aims to enhance access for industrial and utility customers in the Northern Emirates. Together, these projects reinforce ADNOC Gas’ role as a critical enabler of the UAE’s industrial growth, and a pillar of long–term energy security.

    For the financial year 2025, ADNOC Gas confirms its dividend of $3.584 billion, of which an interim cash dividend of $1.792 billion was paid in September 2025, a quarterly dividend of $896 million paid in December 2025, and a final dividend of $896 million is expected to be paid in April 2026, pending approval at the Annual General Meeting (AGM). The FY 2025 dividend is in line with the company’s robust policy to increase the annual dividend by 5% annually and reflects the company’s strong free cash flow, which exceeds the dividend commitment by over $500 million.

    Key Highlights:

    • Record full-year net income: $5.2 billion, up 3% year-on-year
    • Capital expenditure increased to $3.6 billion in 2025, up 98% year-on-year
    • ADNOC Gas confirms its 2025 dividend of $3.584 billion

    $ Million

    Q4 24

    Q3 25

    Q4 25

    Year-on-Year %

    QoQ %









    Q4 25 vs.
    Q4 24

    Q4 25 vs.
    Q3 25

    Full Year 
    2024

    Full Year 
    2025

    FY 25 vs.
    FY 24

    Revenue

    6,060

    5,931

    5,482

    -10 %

    -8 %

    24,428

    23,473

    -4 %

    COGS

    -3,299

    -3,217

    -2,906

    -12 %

    -10 %

    -13,770

    -12,782

    -7 %

    Opex

    -479

    -537

    -533

    11 %

    -1 %

    -2,009

    -2,054

    2 %

    EBITDA

    2,282

    2,178

    2,043

    -10 %

    -6 %

    8,648

    8,636

    0 %

    Net Income

    1,381

    1,338

    1,173

    -15 %

    -12 %

    5,001

    5,166

    3 %

    EBITDA Margin

    37.7 %

    36.7 %

    37.3 %

    -38bps

    +55bps

    35.4 %

    36.8 %

    +139bps

    Net Income Margin

    22.8 %

    22.6 %

    21.4 %

    -139bps

    -115bps

    20.5 %

    22.0 %

    +153bps

    Alternative performance measures:

    • Financial information as presented above includes ADNOC Gas’ proportionate consolidation of JVs financial results.
    • EBITDA includes proportionate consolidation of JVs and represents Earnings Before Interest, Tax, Depreciation and Amortization.
    • The reconciliation between the financial data as presented and the IFRS financial statements is presented in the Management Discussion & Analysis Report.

    1 All FY 2025 results are preliminary unaudited figures
    2 Reported Q4 ’24 EBITDA included a Domestic Gas contract renewal of $188m for the whole of 2024
    3 Source IMF October 2025 

    Cautionary note:

    This announcement contains forward-looking statements concerning the financial condition, results of operations and businesses of ADNOC Gas. All statements other than statements of historical fact are, or may be deemed to be, forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are statements of future expectations that are based on management’s current expectations and assumptions and involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results, performance, or events to differ materially from those expressed or implied in these statements. ADNOC Gas does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement as a result of new information, future events, or other information. Results could differ materially from those stated, implied, or inferred from the forward-looking statements contained in this announcement. Readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.

    About ADNOC Gas

    ADNOC Gas, listed on the ADX (ADX symbol: “ADNOCGAS” / ISIN: “AEE01195A234”), is a world-class, large-scale integrated gas processing and sales company operating across the gas value chain, from receipt of feedstock from ADNOC through large, long-life operations for gas processing and fractionation to the sale of products to domestic and international customers. ADNOC Gas supplies approximately 60% of the UAE’s sales gas needs and supplies end-customers in over 20 countries. To find out more, visit: www.adnocgas.ae

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    Vice President, Investor Relations
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