Vend Marketplaces ASA: Divestment of Adevinta Spain completed; expected capital distribution of EUR 282 million

27.2.2026 16:35:00 CET | Vend Marketplaces ASA | Inside informationAurelia Netherlands TopCo B.V. ("Adevinta"), in which Vend Marketplaces ASA("Vend" or the "Company") holds a 14% ownership stake, has completed thedivestment of its Spanish operations ("Adevinta Spain") to EQT.Following the closing of the transaction, Adevinta is expected to resolve acapital distribution to its shareholders early next week. Vend's share of thecapital distribution amounts to EUR 282 million, equivalent to approximatelyNOK3.2 billion.In line with its capital allocation policy, Vend intends to return theproceedsfrom the Adevinta distribution to its shareholders. The Company is currentlyassessing the most appropriate structure for the return of capital, with aprimary focus on share buybacks. An update on the specific structure andtimingwill be provided in due course."Today's announcement underscores the ongoing value creation at Adevinta andreflects Vend's disciplined approach to capital allocation," says PerChristianMørland, CFO of Vend.Oslo, 27 February 2026Vend Marketplaces ASADISCLOSURE REGULATIONThis information is subject to the disclosure requirements pursuant to Section5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.CONTACTS* Jann-Boje Meinecke, SVP FP&A and Investor Relations, Vend Marketplaces ASA, +47 941 00 835, ir@vend.comABOUT VEND MARKETPLACES ASAVend Marketplaces ASA ("Vend") is a family of marketplaces with a strongNordicposition. As a leading marketplaces company within Mobility, Real Estate, Jobsand Recommerce, we provide effortless digital experiences designed for theneedsof tomorrow. We do it with a clear sense of purpose, to create sustainablevalueand long-term growth, for all our stakeholders and society as a whole.Vend has an ownership share of 14% in Adevinta, a company that was spun off in2019 and is now privately owned by a group of investors.ATTACHMENTSDownload announcement as PDF.pdf -https://kommunikasjon.ntb.no/ir-files/17847482/18818751/6852/Download%20announcement%20as%20PDF.pdfhttps://newsweb.oslobors.no/message/667165