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title: "Vend Marketplaces ASA: Divestment of Adevinta Spain completed; expected capital distribution of EUR 282 million"
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description: "Vend Marketplaces ASA has completed the divestment of its 14% stake in Adevinta Spain to EQT, resulting in an expected capital distribution of EUR 282 million. Vend plans to return this capital to its shareholders, primarily through share buybacks, in line with its capital allocation policy. CFO Per Christian Mørland emphasized the value creation at Adevinta and Vend's disciplined approach to capital allocation. Further details on the return structure and timing will be provided soon."
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# 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 information

Aurelia 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 ASA

DISCLOSURE REGULATION

This 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.com

ABOUT VEND MARKETPLACES ASA

Vend 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.

ATTACHMENTS

Download announcement as PDF.pdf -https://kommunikasjon.ntb.no/ir-files/17847482/18818751/6852/Download%20announcement%20as%20PDF.pdf

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