Today, Novonesis will initiate the first tranche (the “First Tranche”) of the EUR 1 billion multi-year share buyback program announced in Company Announcement No. 14, on August 19, 2026. Under the First Tranche, Novonesis will acquire B shares for an aggregate amount of up to EUR 75 million, with the First Tranche expected to end no later than December 17, 2026. Based on the closing share price on September 11, 2026, the First Tranche corresponds to around 1.3 million B shares. The shares acquired under the First Tranche will be used to meet obligations arising from employee share-based incentive programs.