~ Sale Represents Another Step in Cannae’s Portfolio Transformation and Capital Redeployment Strategy ~

Cannae Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:CNNE) ("Cannae" or the "Company") today announces the sale of its ownership stake in The Watkins Company ("Watkins"), a leading flavoring company focused on extracts, spices and seasonings, to KDSA Investment Partners ("KDSA").

Cannae invested $80 million in Watkins in October 2024 and including transaction sale proceeds, preferred dividends and fees received during Cannae’s ownership, the transaction represents a multiple on invested capital of approximately 1.2x in less than two years, at an IRR of nearly 10%.

Cannae will continue to execute on its strategic priorities including transforming its portfolio to concentrate on sports and entertainment related assets, monetizing non-core assets and either redeploying capital into new investments or returning capital to shareholders, with the goal of maximizing long-term shareholder value.

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