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THIS IS AN ANNOUNCEMENT FALLING UNDER RULE 2.8 OF THE UK CITY CODE ON TAKEOVERS AND MERGERS (THE "CODE").

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONTAINS INSIDE INFORMATION

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30 September 2025

Investment in Treatt plc ("Treatt")

Döhler Group SE ("Döhler") announces today that it has acquired, or agreed to acquire, a total of 4,182,066 shares in Treatt, representing 7.05% of the issued share capital of Treatt. As a result, Döhler now holds shares representing 10.02% of the issued share capital of Treatt.

Döhler views Treatt as a high-quality company and recognises its strong position in the natural extracts and flavours market. Döhler is supportive of the strategy outlined by Treatt and looks forward to building a constructive dialogue with the Döhler executive management team. Döhler intends to hold its shares in Treatt for investment purposes.

Döhler confirms that it is not considering an offer for Treatt. As a result of this announcement, Döhler will, except with the consent of the UK Panel on Takeovers and Mergers (the "Panel"), be bound by the restrictions contained in Rule 2.8 of the Code.

For the purposes of Rule 2.8 of the Code, Döhler reserve the right to announce or participate in an offer or possible offer for Treatt and/or to take any other action which would otherwise be restricted under Rule 2.8 of the Code within 6 months after the date of this announcement in the following circumstances described in note 2 to Rule 2.8 of the Code: (i) with the consent of the Board of Treatt in the event the Firm Offer from Natara lapses or is withdrawn; (ii) if a third party announces a firm intention to make an offer for Treatt; (iii) if Treatt announces a Rule 9 waiver proposal (see Note 1 of the Notes on Dispensations from Rule 9) or a reverse takeover (as defined in the Code); or (iv) if the Panel determines there has been a material change of circumstances.

Enquiries

Döhler Group SE                                                                                  +49 6151-306-2414

Daniel Eickhorst

Important information

This announcement is not intended to, and does not, constitute, represent or form part of any offer, invitation or 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 whether pursuant to this announcement or otherwise.