--- title: "Brenntag SE: Release according to Article 40, Section 1 of the WpHG [the German Securities Trading Act] with the objective of Europe-wide distribution" type: "News" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/275928347.md" description: "Brenntag SE has released a notification under Article 40, Section 1 of the German Securities Trading Act regarding a change in voting rights. Harris Associates L.P. has acquired 4.86% of Brenntag's voting rights, crossing the 3% threshold on February 10, 2026. This announcement is part of a Europe-wide distribution effort and was disseminated by EQS News. The previous notification indicated a 5.02% holding. The issuer is responsible for the content of this announcement." datetime: "2026-02-13T16:48:23.000Z" locales: - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/275928347.md) - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/news/275928347.md) - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/275928347.md) --- > Supported Languages: [简体中文](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/275928347.md) | [繁體中文](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/275928347.md) # Brenntag SE: Release according to Article 40, Section 1 of the WpHG [the German Securities Trading Act] with the objective of Europe-wide distribution Brenntag SE Brenntag SE: Release according to Article 40, Section 1 of the WpHG \[the German Securities Trading Act\] with the objective of Europe-wide distribution 13.02.2026 / 17:48 CET/CEST Dissemination of a Voting Rights Announcement transmitted by EQS News - a service of EQS Group. The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. **Notification of Major Holdings****1\. Details of issuer** Name: Brenntag SE Street: Messeallee 11 Postal code: 45131 City: EssenGermany Legal Entity Identifier (LEI): NNROIXVWJ7CPSR27SV97 **2\. Reason for notification** X Acquisition/disposal of shares with voting rights   Acquisition/disposal of instruments   Change of breakdown of voting rights   Other reason: **3\. Details of person subject to the notification obligation** Legal entity: Harris Associates L.P.City of registered office, country: Wilmington, Delaware, United States of America (USA) **4\. Names of shareholder(s)** holding directly 3% or more voting rights, if different from 3. Harris Associates Investment Trust **5\. Date on which threshold was crossed or reached:** 10 Feb 2026 **6\. Total positions**   % of voting rights attached to shares (total of 7.a.) % of voting rights through instruments (total of 7.b.1 + 7.b.2) Total of both in % (7.a. + 7.b.) Total number of voting rights pursuant to Sec. 41 WpHG New 4.86 % 0.00 % 4.86 % 144385372 Previous notification 5.02 % 0.00 % 5.02 % / **7\. Details on total positions** **a. Voting rights attached to shares (Sec. 33, 34 WpHG)** ISIN Absolute In %   Direct (Sec. 33 WpHG) Indirect (Sec. 34 WpHG) Direct (Sec. 33 WpHG) Indirect (Sec. 34 WpHG) 0 7023898 0.00 % 4.86 % **Total** 7023898 4.86 % **b.1. Instruments according to Sec. 38 (1) no. 1 WpHG** Type of instrument Expiration or maturity date Exercise or conversion period Voting rights absolute Voting rights in % 0 0.00 %     **Total** 0 0.00 % **b.2. Instruments according to Sec. 38 (1) no. 2 WpHG** Type of instrument Expiration or maturity date Exercise or conversion period Cash or physical settlement Voting rights absolute Voting rights in % 0 0.00 %       **Total** 0 0.00 % **8\. Information in relation to the person subject to the notification obligation** X Person subject to the notification obligation is not controlled nor does it control any other undertaking(s) that directly or indirectly hold(s) an interest in the (underlying) issuer (1.).   Full chain of controlled undertakings starting with the ultimate controlling natural person or legal entity: - Name - % of voting rights (if at least 3% or more) - % of voting rights through instruments (if at least 5% or more) - Total of both (if at least 5% or more) **9\. In case of proxy voting according to Sec. 34 para. 3 WpHG** (only in case of attribution of voting rights in accordance with Sec. 34 para. 1 sent. 1 No. 6 WpHG) Date of general meeting: Holding total positions after general meeting (6.) after annual general meeting: Proportion of voting rights % Proportion of instruments % Total of both % **10\. Other explanatory remarks:** Date 13 Feb 2026 13.02.2026 CET/CEST The EQS Distribution Services include Regulatory Announcements, Financial/Corporate News and Press Releases. Language: English Company: Brenntag SE Messeallee 11 45131 Essen Germany Internet: www.brenntag.com   End of News EQS News Service 2276498 13.02.2026 CET/CEST **Disclaimer** Saving the news in databases or any forwarding of the news to third parties in a commercial context or for commercial purposes is only permitted with the prior written consent of EQS Group AG. ### Related Stocks - [Brenntag SE (BNR.DE)](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/BNR.DE.md) ## Related News & Research - [J.P. 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