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Bitdeer Launches SEALMINER DL1 Air: Achieving 149 J/GH Power Efficiency and 25 GH/s for Scrypt Mining

SINGAPORE, March 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitdeer Technologies Group (NASDAQ: BTDR) (“Bitdeer” or the “Company”), a world-leading technology company for AI and Bitcoin mining infrastructure, today announced the launch of its latest self-developed mining machine, the SEALMINER DL1 Air. Optimized for the Scrypt algorithm, the DL1 Air provides a robust, industrial-grade solution for professional operators, supporting a range of coins headlined by Litecoin (LTC) and Dogecoin (DOGE).

By leveraging Bitdeer’s proprietary ASIC technology, the DL1 Air focuses on long-term operational stability and advanced power management to meet the growing demand for high-efficiency mining hardware.

Key Specifications of the SEALMINER DL1 Air*:

  • Hash Rate: 25 GH/s
  • Power Efficiency: 149 J/GH
  • Power Consumption: 3725W
  • Supported Coins: Litecoin (LTC), Dogecoin (DOGE), Bellscoin (BELLS), Junkcoin (JKC), Luckycoin (LKY), and Pepecoin (PEP)

The DL1 Air features three distinct operating modes—Normal, High Hashrate, and a proprietary Low Power Mode—allowing operators to seamlessly tailor performance to their environment. While the Normal and High Hashrate settings balance stable output with energy efficiency, the Low Power Mode offers a strategic advantage for cost optimization or navigating grid constraints. In this mode, the hashrate can reach 20.5 GH/s, with power efficiency further optimized to 136 J/GH.

The unit inherits the validated SEALMINER Air Cooling architecture, featuring compact dimensions of 197 × 365 × 292 mm and a net weight of 15.5 kg for ease of maintenance and high-density deployment.

The SEALMINER DL1 Air underscores the Company’s commitment to technical excellence and transparency across the Scrypt ecosystem. Bitdeer will continue to uphold the principles of “Innovation, Efficiency, and Stability,” offering global miners higher-quality and more reliable products and services.

*Note: Product performance may vary by ±5% in hashrate and power efficiency, and ±10% in power consumption. Final specifications are based on the delivered units.

About Bitdeer Technologies Group

Bitdeer is a world-leading technology company for AI and Bitcoin mining infrastructure. Bitdeer is committed to providing comprehensive Bitcoin mining solutions for its customers and building AI computational infrastructure to support the AI revolution. Bitdeer handles complex processes involved in computing such as equipment procurement, transport logistics, data center design and construction, equipment management, and daily operations. Bitdeer also offers advanced cloud capabilities to customers with high demand for artificial intelligence. Headquartered in Singapore, Bitdeer has deployed data centers across multiple countries, including the United States, Norway, Bhutan, and Ethiopia. 

About SEALMINER

SEALMINER, a pioneering brand of mining machines under Bitdeer Technologies Group (NASDAQ: BTDR), specializes in offering efficient and sustainable mining solutions. SEALMINER integrates Bitdeer's self-developed SEAL series of mining chips manufactured using advanced process nodes. By continuously improving power efficiency ratios, SEALMINER is dedicated to providing innovative, efficient, and reliable products and services to customers worldwide. To learn more, visit https://www.bitdeer.com/ or follow Bitdeer on X @BitdeerOfficial and LinkedIn @Bitdeer.

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Statements in this press release about future expectations, plans, and prospects, as well as any other statements regarding matters that are not historical facts, may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The words “anticipate,” “could,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “should,” “will,” “would” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. Such forward-looking statements include, among others, statements regarding the expected performance, efficiency, deployment, mining output, or potential returns relating to Bitdeer’s products. These statements are based on current expectations and assumptions and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include, but are not limited to, changes in cryptocurrency market prices, network difficulty and global hash rate, mining pool performance, electricity costs, operating conditions, regulatory developments, supply chain constraints, technological performance of the products, as well as potential risks, uncertainties and other factors discussed in the section entitled “Risk Factors” in Bitdeer’s annual report on Form 20-F, as well as those discussed in Bitdeer’s subsequent filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements as there are important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements, many of which are beyond Bitdeer’s control. Any forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date hereof. Bitdeer specifically disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether due to new information, future events, or otherwise. Readers should not rely upon the information on this page as current or accurate after its publication date.

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WENDEL: Wendel supports MTN’s offer to acquire IHS Towers pursuant to which it will receive full liquidity on its 19% stake, representing net proceeds of approximately $535m

  PRESS RELEASE – FEBRUARY 17, 2026

Wendel supports MTN’s offer to acquire IHS Towers pursuant to which it will receive full liquidity on its 19% stake, representing net proceeds of approximately $535m

Wendel (Euronext: MF.FP) today announces its support for the offer (the “Offer”) made by an affiliate company of MTN Group to acquire IHS Holding Limited (NYSE: IHS) (“IHS Towers” or the “Company”). The Offer has been approved by the board of directors of IHS Towers.

At $8.5 per share, the Offer represents a premium of 36% to the 52-week volume-weighted average price (VWAP) as of February 4, 2026.

Upon closing, Wendel will receive full liquidity on its c.19% stake in IHS, representing proceeds of approximately $535m to Wendel. The selling price represents a 21% premium over Wendel’s latest reported Net Asset Value (September 30, 2025).

Closing of the transaction is expected to occur in 2026, subject to IHS shareholder approval, regulatory approvals in the relevant markets, and customary closing conditions.

Founded in 2001, IHS Towers is one of the largest independent owners, operators and developers of shared communications infrastructure in the world by tower count with a sole focus on the emerging markets. The company has over 37,000 towers across its seven markets, including Brazil, Cameroon, Colombia, Côte d'Ivoire, Nigeria, South Africa and Zambia.

Wendel has been one of IHS's largest minority shareholder since 2012 and has supported the company throughout its journey to become one of the largest independent towercos focused on emerging markets. Since Wendel’s initial investment, IHS has grown from approximately 1,000 towers in one country to more than 37,000 towers across seven countries. Over the past 13 years, IHS has expanded significantly and grew to become a $1.8bn revenue company, delivering EBITDA margins in excess of 55 % of revenue. Following the Company’s IPO on the NYSE in October 2021, Wendel has maintained its ownership unchanged.

Laurent Mignon, Wendel Group CEO, commented: “Wendel has been IHS’s partner for more than a decade and has supported its development. The combination of MTN and IHS is an industrial project that makes sense, and which Wendel fully supports by tendering its shares to MTN’s offer. This disposal enables Wendel to continue refocusing its strategy on direct investments in controlled, unlisted companies located in Europe and North America.

Furthermore, this transaction is fully aligned with the active portfolio rotation strategy presented at the Investor Day in December 2025 and already recently illustrated by the sale of Stahl to Henkel, announced on February 4. Together, these two transactions will generate approximately €1.65 billion and give Wendel full flexibility to achieve its long-term value creation objectives through investments in private assets, the development of Wendel Investment Managers (WIM), and a higher return to shareholders, notably with the launch —following the announcement of our annual results— of a share buyback program representing nearly 9% of the share capital.”

Sam Darwish, IHS Towers Chairman and CEO: “Today’s announcement creates a compelling opportunity that provides certainty and immediate returns for our shareholders, enabling them to crystallize the significant value generated during our strategic review. The proposed transaction deepens our long-standing partnership with MTN, as it combines Africa’s largest mobile network operator with one of its largest digital infrastructure platforms, and underscores the strong connection between IHS Towers and the African continent.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank our colleagues, customers and partners for their support over the past 25 years, as IHS Towers has grown from a single tower in one market to an eleven-country portfolio of approximately 40,000 towers at its peak.”

Ralph Mupita, Group President and CEO, MTN, commented: “This proposed transaction is a pivotal step in further strengthening MTN Group’s strategic and financial position for a future where digital infrastructure will become ever more essential to Africa’s growth and development. This transaction gives us a unique opportunity to buy back our towers and strengthen our ability to be partners for progress to the nation states in which we operate. For IHS customers and partners across the continent, we commit to continuing high standards of service and the right governance of what is the largest standalone and integrated tower company in Africa, enabled by the excellent people within IHS.”

Agenda  
   
Thursday, February 26, 2026  
Full-Year 2025 Results – Publication of NAV as of December 31, 2025, and Full-Year consolidated financial statements (before-market release)  
  
Thursday, April 23, 2026  
Q1 2026 Trading update – Publication of NAV as of March 31, 2026 (before-market release)  
  
 Thursday, May 21, 2026  
Annual General Meeting   
  
 Thursday, July 30, 2026  
 H1 2026 results – Publication of NAV as of June 30, 2026, and condensed Half-Year consolidated financial statements (before-market release)  
   
About Wendel 
Wendel is one of Europe’s leading listed investment firms. Regarding its Principal Investments strategy, the Group invests in companies which are leaders in their field, such as ACAMS, Bureau Veritas, Crisis Prevention Institute, Globeducate, IHS Towers, Scalian, Stahl, Muno and Tarkett. In 2023, Wendel initiated a strategic shift into third-party asset management of private assets, alongside its historical principal investment activities. In May 2024, Wendel completed the acquisition of a 51% stake in IK Partners, a major step in the deployment of its strategic expansion in third-party private asset management ,completed in March 2025 the acquisition of 72% of Monroe Capital and announced the acquisition of Committed Advisors in October 2025. As of September 30, 2025, Wendel Investment Managers manages 46 billion euros on behalf of third-party investors, pro forma of the acquisition of Committed Advisors, and c.5.3 billion euros invested in its Principal Investments activity.  
Wendel is listed on Eurolist by Euronext Paris. 
Standard & Poor’s ratings: Long-term: BBB, stable outlook – Short-term: A-2  
Wendel is the Founding Sponsor of Centre Pompidou-Metz. In recognition of its long-term patronage of the arts, Wendel received the distinction of “Grand Mécène de la Culture” in 2012. 
For more information: wendelgroup.com 
Follow us on LinkedIn @Wendel  
   

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WENDEL : Wendel soutient l'offre d'acquisition d'IHS Towers par MTN, qui permettra de céder l'intégralité de sa participation de 19 %, représentant environ 535 millions de dollars de liquidités nettes. 

 COMMUNIQUE – 17 février 2026

Wendel soutient l'offre d'acquisition d'IHS Towers par MTN, qui permettra de céder l'intégralité de sa participation de 19 %, représentant environ 535 millions de dollars de liquidités nettes. 

Wendel (Euronext : MF.FP) annonce aujourd'hui son soutien à l'offre (l'« Offre ») faite par une société affiliée du groupe MTN en vue d'acquérir IHS Holding Limited (NYSE : IHS) (« IHS Towers » ou la « Société »). L'Offre a été approuvée par le conseil d'administration d'IHS Towers.

À 8,5 dollars par action, l'offre représente une prime de 36 % par rapport au cours moyen pondéré (Volume Weighted Average Price) de l'action sur les 52 semaines précédant le 4 février 2026.

À la clôture de l’opération, Wendel recevra la totalité des liquidités correspondant à sa participation d'environ 19 % dans IHS, soit un produit de cession d'environ 535 millions de dollars pour Wendel. Le prix de vente représente une prime de 21 % par rapport à la dernière valeur dans l’ANR publié par Wendel (30 septembre 2025).

La clôture de la transaction devrait avoir lieu en 2026, sous réserve de l’approbation des actionnaires d’IHS, des autorisations réglementaires dans les marchés concernés et du respect des conditions habituelles de clôture.

        

Fondée en 2001, IHS Towers est l'un des plus grands propriétaires, opérateurs et constructeurs indépendants d'infrastructures partagées de télécommunication dans le monde en nombre de tours et se concentre uniquement sur les marchés émergents. La société possède plus de 37 000 tours réparties sur ses sept marchés, soit au Brésil, au Cameroun, en Colombie, en Côte d'Ivoire, au Nigeria, en Afrique du Sud et en Zambie.

Wendel est l'un des principaux actionnaires minoritaires d'IHS depuis 2012, et a soutenu l'entreprise tout au long de son parcours pour devenir l'une des plus grandes sociétés indépendantes de tours de télécommunication axées sur les marchés émergents, faisant croître son nombre de tours d’environ 1 000 au sein d’un seul un pays à plus de 37 000 tours dans 7 pays. Au cours des 13 dernières années, IHS s'est développé sur de nouveaux marchés et a connu une croissance significative pour devenir une entreprise générant 1,8 milliard de dollars de chiffre d'affaires et affichant une marge EBITDA supérieure à 55 % du chiffre d'affaires. La société a été introduite en octobre 2021 à la bourse de New York, Wendel conservant sa participation inchangée.

Laurent Mignon, Président du Directoire de Wendel, a déclaré : « Wendel a été le partenaire d'IHS pendant plus de dix ans et a accompagné son développement. Le rapprochement entre MTN et IHS est un projet industriel qui fait sens et que Wendel soutient pleinement en apportant ses titres à l’offre de MTN. Cette cession permet à Wendel de poursuivre le recentrage de sa stratégie d’investissement direct (WPI : Wendel Principal Investments) en se concentrant sur des sociétés non cotées, contrôlées et situées en Europe et en Amérique du Nord. Par ailleurs, cette opération est pleinement alignée avec la stratégie de rotation active du portefeuille présentée lors de l’Investor Day de décembre 2025 et déjà illustrée récemment par la cession de Stahl à Henkel annoncée le 4 février dernier. Ensemble, ces deux transactions permettront de générer environ 1,65 milliard d’euros et donnent à Wendel toutes les marges de manœuvres pour réaliser ses objectifs de création de valeur à long terme au travers d’investissements dans des actifs privés, au développement de Wendel Investment Managers (WIM), et un retour aux actionnaires plus élevé avec notamment le lancement après l’annonce de nos résultats annuels d’un programme de rachat d’actions portant sur près de 9 % du capital. »

Sam Darwish, Président-Directeur Général d'IHS Towers : « L'annonce d'aujourd'hui constitue une réelle opportunité, offrant certitude et retour immédiat à nos actionnaires, leur permettant ainsi de cristalliser la valeur générée par notre revue stratégique. La transaction proposée renforce notre partenariat de longue date avec MTN, car elle associe le plus grand opérateur de réseau mobile d'Afrique à l'une des plus grandes plateformes d'infrastructure numérique du continent, et souligne le lien fort unissant IHS Towers et l'Afrique.
Je voudrais profiter de cette occasion pour remercier nos collègues, nos clients et nos partenaires pour leur soutien au cours des 25 dernières années, pendant lesquelles IHS Towers est passé d'une seule tour sur un seul marché à un portefeuille d'environ 40 000 tours dans onze pays à son apogée.»

Ralph Mupita, Président-Directeur Général de MTN: « La transaction est une étape cruciale dans le renforcement de la position stratégique et financière du groupe MTN, dans un avenir où les infrastructures numériques deviendront de plus en plus essentielles à la croissance et au développement de l'Afrique. Cette transaction nous offre une occasion unique de racheter nos tours et de renforcer notre capacité à être des partenaires du progrès pour les nations dans lesquelles nous opérons. Pour les clients et partenaires d'IHS à travers le continent, nous nous engageons à maintenir des normes de service élevées et une gouvernance adéquate de ce qui est la plus grande société indépendante et intégrée de tours en Afrique, grâce à l'excellence des collaborateurs d'IHS.»

Agenda 
  
Jeudi 26 février 2026 
Résultats annuels 2025  – Publication de l’ANR au 31 décembre 2025, et comptes annuels consolidés (avant bourse) 

Jeudi 23 avril 2026 
Chiffre d’affaires T1 2026  – Publication de l’ANR au 31 mars 2026 (avant bourse) 

 Jeudi 21 mai 2026 
Assemblée générale  

Jeudi 30 juillet 2026 
Résultats semestriels 2026 – Publication de l’ANR au 30 juin 2026 et comptes semestriels consolidés (avant bourse)  

À propos de Wendel 
Wendel SE est l’une des toutes premières sociétés d’investissement cotées en Europe. Dans le cadre de son activité d’investissement pour compte propre, elle investit dans des sociétés leaders dans leur secteur : ACAMS, Bureau Veritas, Crisis Prevention Institute, Globeducate, IHS Towers, Scalian, Stahl, Muno et Tarkett. En 2023, Wendel a annoncé son intention de développer une plateforme de gestion d'actifs privés pour compte de tiers en complément de ses activités d'investissement pour compte propre. Dans ce cadre, Wendel a finalisé les acquisitions de 51 % d’IK Partners en mai 2024, de 72 % de Monroe Capital en mars 2025 et annoncé l’acquisition de Committed Advisors en octobre 2025. Au 30 septembre 2025, le Groupe gère 46 Mds d’euros pour le compte d’investisseurs tiers, pro forma de l’acquisition de Committed Advisors, et environ 5,3 Mds d’euros investis pour compte propre.
Wendel est cotée sur l’Eurolist d’Euronext Paris.  
Notation attribuée par Standard & Poor’s : Long terme : BBB avec perspective stable — Court terme : A-2  
Wendel est le Mécène Fondateur du Centre Pompidou-Metz. En raison de son engagement depuis de longues années en faveur de la Culture, Wendel a reçu le titre de Grand Mécène de la Culture en 2012. 
Pour en savoir plus : wendelgroup.com 
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Olivier Labesse: +33 6 79 11 49 71  
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WENDEL : Wendel a signé un accord de cession de Stahl, le leader mondial des revêtements de spécialité pour matériaux flexibles, à Henkel.

COMMUNIQUE – 4 février 2026

Wendel a signé un accord de cession de Stahl, le leader mondial des revêtements de spécialité pour matériaux flexibles, à Henkel.

Le produit net de cession estimé pour Wendel s'élèverait à 1,2 milliard d'euros, soit un TRI annualisé de plus de 15 % depuis 2006

Wendel (Euronext : MF.FP) annonce avoir signé un accord en vue de céder sa participation dans Stahl (hors Muno) pour une valeur d'entreprise de 2,1 milliards d'euros à Henkel, un leader mondial allemand des revêtements et adhésifs, présent sur un large éventail de marchés industriels et grand public. Henkel bénéficie d’un leadership technologique et d'une solide expérience en matière d'innovation et de développement durable.

Stahl serait cédée, dans le cadre de la transaction envisagée, pour une valeur qui générerait pour Wendel un produit net de cession (après dette et frais de transaction) d’environ 1,2 Mds€. Il représenterait 6,6 fois l’investissement total de Wendel dans la société depuis 2006, y compris 427 millions d'euros de liquidités versées dans le passé, grâce à la très forte génération de trésorerie de Stahl. Cela représente un TRI annualisé de plus de 15 % pour Wendel sur 20 ans. Ce produit net de cession est à comparer avec 960 millions d'euros, correspondant à la dernière valorisation de Stahl dans l’actif net réévalué (« ANR ») de Wendel publié avant l'annonce de la transaction, le 30 septembre 2025.

En plus de Wendel (68,5% du capital), BASF (16,1%), Clariant (14,6%) et les autres actionnaires minoritaires de Stahl céderont également leurs parts dans Stahl à Henkel.

La clôture de la transaction est sous réserve des consultations obligatoires et du respect des conditions habituelles, y compris les autorisations réglementaires.

Wendel a accompagné Stahl pendant 20 ans de transformation et de développements couronnés de succès

Stahl est le leader mondial des revêtements de spécialité́ pour les matériaux flexibles. Le groupe bénéficie d’une dynamique favorable de ses marchés finals (en particulier dans les segments haut de gamme), par une forte exposition aux régions à forte croissance (notamment l'Asie) et un portefeuille de produits orienté sur les solutions durables, en particulier les technologies à base d'eau. En outre, Stahl a réussi à se créer un positionnement attractif sur des niches à forte croissance dans le domaine des revêtements de spécialité. L'identification précoce des opportunités de consolidation dans le secteur, combinée à une discipline financière rigoureuse tout au long de la période de détention par Wendel, a permis à Stahl d’élargir sa plateforme et de renforcer encore son leadership sur le marché.

Entre 2006 et 2024, pendant la période de détention par Wendel, le chiffre d'affaires mondial de Stahl a presque triplé, passant de 316 millions d'euros à 930 millions d'euros (y compris les activités wet–end, qui opèrent désormais sous le nom de Muno et qui sont exclues de cette transaction). Cette croissance remarquable est le résultat d’une combinaison de croissance organique et externe, avec des acquisitions ciblées : acquisition de l'activité Leather Services de Clariant en 2013, d’Eagle Performance en 2016, de l'activité Leather Chemicals de BASF en 2017, d’ICP Industrial Solutions Group en 2023 et de Weilburger Graphics en 2024.

La rentabilité de Stahl s'est significativement renforcée au cours de la même période, avec un résultat d'exploitation ajusté qui a quadruplé, passant de 44 millions d'euros en 2006 à 181 millions d'euros en 2024, et une marge d'exploitation ajustée qui a augmenté de 550 points de base pour atteindre 19,5 % en 2024.

En parallèle, Stahl s'est imposé comme un leader reconnu en matière d'ESG dans son secteur. Le groupe présente un bilan exemplaire en matière de développement durable, comme en témoignent ses quatre notes Ecovadis Platinum consécutives depuis 2021, ses objectifs ambitieux de réduction SBTi validés et l'importance accordée à l'innovation durable. Avec un portefeuille de produits de plus en plus adapté aux attentes des clients en matière de développement durable et au renforcement des exigences réglementaires, Stahl est bien placé pour accompagner la transition ESG de ses clients tout en assurant une croissance responsable à long terme.

Début 2026, Stahl a annoncé la conclusion de sa transformation stratégique, marquant son évolution vers un modèle de pure–player dans le domaine revêtements de spécialité́ pour les matériaux flexibles, en se séparant de ses activités de produits chimiques pour le traitement du cuir. Cette activité de produits chimiques pour le traitement du cuir poursuit son activité comme une société totalement indépendante de Stahl, baptisée Muno, et détenue majoritairement par Wendel, aux côtés des actionnaires minoritaires BASF et Clariant.

Laurent Mignon, Président du Directoire de Wendel, a déclaré : « Au cours des 20 dernières années, Wendel a travaillé aux côtés des équipes de direction talentueuses et engagées de Stahl pour transformer cette entreprise en leader mondial incontesté dans son secteur. Après deux décennies de soutien actif, nous sommes fiers de voir Stahl poursuivre son développement industriel et commercial au sein d’un groupe industriel de la qualité d’Henkel.

La transaction annoncée aujourd'hui s'inscrit pleinement dans notre stratégie d'allocation de capital annoncée lors de notre journée investisseurs, en décembre 2025 et illustre parfaitement la qualité des actifs de Wendel Principal Investments (WPI) et la prudence de leur valorisation dans notre Actif Net Réévalué, extériorisant une prime de plus de 20% par rapport à l’ANR.

Cela constitue également une première illustration de l’efficacité du mandat de conseil confié à IK Partners.

Cette cession de Stahl est une étape clé de l’exécution de la feuille de route présentée début décembre 2025. Elle permettra à Wendel d'atteindre ses objectifs de création de valeur à long terme grâce à ses investissements dans des actifs privés, de poursuivre le développement de Wendel Investment Managers (WIM) en tant que plateforme de gestion d'actifs privés de premier ordre, et d’offrir un retour aux actionnaires supérieur. Plus spécifiquement, elle nous permet de lancer de manière effective le programme de rachat d’action après la publication de nos résultats annuels 2025. »

Maarten Heijbroek, CEO of Stahl: “Nous sommes extrêmement reconnaissants vis–à–vis de Wendel pour son partenariat et son soutien de long terme, qui ont façonné la trajectoire de Stahl au cours des deux dernières décennies. Sous l’égide de Wendel, Stahl a réalisé une profonde transformation, devenant un pure–player dans le domaine des revêtements de spécialité́ pour les matériaux flexibles, avec une portée mondiale, des technologies renforcées et une position de marché résiliente. Cette transformation nous permet d’être désormais bien positionnés pour la croissance future.

Alors que nous entamons un nouveau chapitre sous l'égide d'Henkel, nous sommes convaincus que cette transaction renforcera encore notre position de leader dans le domaine des revêtements spéciaux pour matériaux flexibles. Les fortes capacités d'innovation d'Henkel permettront d'accroître encore la valeur ajoutée pour nos clients, et nos valeurs communes font de cette opération une nouvelle étape naturelle et passionnante pour Stahl.”

Agenda 
  
Jeudi 26 février 2026 
Résultats annuels 2025  – Publication de l’ANR au 31 décembre 2025, et comptes annuels consolidés (avant bourse) 

Jeudi 23 avril 2026 
Chiffre d’affaires T1 2026  – Publication de l’ANR au 31 mars 2026 (avant bourse) 

 Jeudi 21 mai 2026 
Assemblée générale  

Jeudi 30 juillet 2026 
Résultats semestriels 2026 – Publication de l’ANR au 30 juin 2026 et comptes semestriels consolidés (avant bourse)  

À propos de Wendel 
Wendel SE est l’une des toutes premières sociétés d’investissement cotées en Europe. Dans le cadre de son activité d’investissement pour compte propre, elle investit dans des sociétés leaders dans leur secteur : ACAMS, Bureau Veritas, Crisis Prevention Institute, Globeducate, IHS Towers, Scalian, Stahl, Muno et Tarkett. En 2023, Wendel a annoncé son intention de développer une plateforme de gestion d'actifs privés pour compte de tiers en complément de ses activités d'investissement pour compte propre. Dans ce cadre, Wendel a finalisé les acquisitions de 51 % d’IK Partners en mai 2024, de 72 % de Monroe Capital en mars 2025 et annoncé l’acquisition de Committed Advisors en octobre 2025. Au 30 septembre 2025, le Groupe gère 46 Mds d’euros pour le compte d’investisseurs tiers, pro forma de l’acquisition de Committed Advisors, et environ 5,3 Mds d’euros investis pour compte propre 
Wendel est cotée sur l’Eurolist d’Euronext Paris.  
Notation attribuée par Standard & Poor’s : Long terme : BBB avec perspective stable — Court terme : A–2  

Wendel est le Mécène Fondateur du Centre Pompidou–Metz. En raison de son engagement depuis de longues années en faveur de la Culture, Wendel a reçu le titre de Grand Mécène de la Culture en 2012.  

Pour en savoir plus : wendelgroup.com 
Suivez–nous sur LinkedIn @Wendel  

  

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Caroline Decaux: +33 1 42 85 91 27              Lucile Roch: +33 1 42 85 63 72
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WENDEL: Agreement to sell Stahl, the global leader in specialty coatings for flexible materials, to Henkel

  

PRESS RELEASE – FEBRUARY 4, 2026

Agreement to sell Stahl, the global leader in specialty coatings for flexible materials, to Henkel

Estimated net proceeds of €1.2 billion for Wendel, representing an annualized IRR of over 15% since 2006

Wendel (Euronext: MF.FP) announces it has entered into an agreement to sell its stake in Stahl (excluding Muno) for an enterprise value of €2.1 billion to Henkel, a German–headquartered global coatings and adhesives leader serving a broad range of industrial and consumer end markets. Henkel benefits from a strong track record in innovation, technology leadership and sustainability.

The contemplated transaction values Stahl at a level that would yield total net proceeds at completion (after debt and transaction costs) of c.€1.2 billion for Wendel. This corresponds to a multiple of 6.6 times (net) Wendel’s total investment since 2006, including €427m of past proceeds thanks to Stahl’s robust cash generation. This represents an annualized IRR of over 15% over 20 years. This compares with a value of €960 million in Wendel’s net asset value (“NAV”) published before the transaction announcement, as of September 30, 2025.

In addition to Wendel (68.5% of the capital), BASF (16.1%), Clariant (14.6%) and other minority shareholders will also sell their interests in Stahl to Henkel. The transaction is subject to mandatory consultation processes and the satisfaction of customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals.

A 20–year successful transformation and development under Wendel’s ownership

Stahl is the global leader in specialty coatings for flexible materials. The Group benefits from favourable end–market trends – particularly in premium consumer segments – strong exposure to high–growth regions (such as Asia), and a product portfolio driven by sustainable, water–based technologies. In addition, Stahl has successfully built attractive positions in fast–growing niches for specialty coatings. The early identification of consolidation and expansion opportunities, combined with rigorous financial discipline throughout Wendel’s ownership, has enabled Stahl to broaden its expertise and further strengthen its market leadership.

Between 2006 and 2024, under Wendel’s ownership, Stahl's global sales nearly tripled, from €316 million to €930 million (including wet–end leather chemicals activities, now operating under Muno and not part of the current transaction). This remarkable growth was supported by a combination of organic growth and strategic acquisitions, including the acquisition of Clariant’s Leather Services business in 2013, Eagle performance in 2016, BASF’s Leather Chemicals business in 2017, ICP Industrial Solutions Group in 2023, and Weilburger Graphics in 2024.

Over the same period, Stahl’s profitability improved materially, with adjusted operating income increasing fourfold, from €44 million to €181 million, and adjusted operating margin expanding by 550 bps to 19.5% in 2024.

In parallel, Stahl has established itself as a recognized ESG frontrunner in its industry. The Group has built a leading sustainability track record, reflected in four consecutive Ecovadis Platinum ratings since 2021, set ambitious SBTi validated reduction targets, and developed strong capabilities in sustainable innovation. With a product portfolio increasingly aligned with customer sustainability expectations and tightening regulatory requirements, Stahl is well positioned to support its customers’ ESG transition while delivering long–term, responsible growth.

Early 2026, Stahl announced the completion of its multi–year strategic transformation, marking its evolution into a pure–play speciality coatings formulator for flexible materials, by divesting its wet–end leather chemicals activities. The wet–end business is now a standalone company named Muno, majority–owned by Wendel, together with minority shareholders BASF and Clariant.

Laurent Mignon, Wendel Group CEO, commented: “Over the last 20 years, Wendel has worked alongside Stahl's talented and committed management teams to transform the company into the undisputed global leader in its sector. After two decades of active support, we are proud to see Stahl continue its industrial and commercial development within an industrial leader such as Henkel.

The transaction announced today is fully in line with our capital allocation strategy announced during our December 2025 Capital Market Day and is a great illustration of the quality of Wendel Principal Investments (WPI) assets and the cautiousness of their value in our Net Asset Value, with a value to be realized representing a premium of over 20%. It also represents a first successful illustration of the efficiency of the advisory mandate given to IK Partners.

The sale of Stahl is a key milestone in the execution of the roadmap presented early December and will allow Wendel to fulfil its objectives of long–term value creation through its private assets investments, the development of Wendel Investment Managers (WIM) as a first–class private asset management platform and superior return to shareholders. It will allow us to execute the share buyback programme as announced at the Capital Market Day, after the release of our 2025 earnings.”

Maarten Heijbroek, CEO of Stahl: “We are deeply grateful to Wendel for the long–term partnership and support that have shaped Stahl’s trajectory over the past two decades. Under Wendel’s ownership, Stahl has undergone a significant transformation into a focused, pure‑play specialty coatings company with a strong global footprint, strengthened technologies, and a resilient market position. This transformation means we are now well‑positioned for further growth.”

As we move into our next chapter under the Henkel umbrella, we believe this transaction will further strengthen our leadership position in specialty coatings for flexible materials. Henkel’s strong innovation capabilities will further enhance the value we deliver to our customers, and our shared values make this a natural and exciting next step for Stahl.”

Agenda  
   
Thursday, February 26, 2026  
Full–Year 2025 Results – Publication of NAV as of December 31, 2025, and Full–Year consolidated financial statements (before–market release)  
  
Thursday, April 23, 2026  
Q1 2026 Trading update – Publication of NAV as of March 31, 2026 (before–market release)  
  
 Thursday, May 21, 2026  
Annual General Meeting   
  
 Thursday, July 30, 2026  
 H1 2026 results – Publication of NAV as of June 30, 2026, and condensed Half–Year consolidated financial statements (before–market release)  
   
About Wendel 
Wendel is one of Europe’s leading listed investment firms. Regarding its Principal Investments strategy, the Group invests in companies which are leaders in their field, such as ACAMS, Bureau Veritas, Crisis Prevention Institute, Globeducate, IHS Towers, Scalian, Stahl, Muno and Tarkett. In 2023, Wendel initiated a strategic shift into third–party asset management of private assets, alongside its historical principal investment activities. In May 2024, Wendel completed the acquisition of a 51% stake in IK Partners, a major step in the deployment of its strategic expansion in third–party private asset management ,completed in March 2025 the acquisition of 72% of Monroe Capital and announced the acquisition of Committed Advisors in October 2025. As of September 30, 2025, Wendel Investment Managers manages 46 billion euros on behalf of third–party investors, pro forma of the acquisition of Committed Advisors, and c.5.3 billion euros invested in its Principal Investments activity.  
Wendel is listed on Eurolist by Euronext Paris. 
Standard & Poor’s ratings: Long–term: BBB, stable outlook – Short–term: A–2  

Wendel is the Founding Sponsor of Centre Pompidou–Metz. In recognition of its long–term patronage of the arts, Wendel received the distinction of “Grand Mécène de la Culture” in 2012. 
 
For more information: wendelgroup.com 
Follow us on LinkedIn @Wendel  

 

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Caroline Decaux: +33 1 42 85 91 27              Lucile Roch: +33 1 42 85 63 72
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Olivier Labesse: +33 6 79 11 49 71  
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Bitdeer Launches SEALMINER A2 Pro Bitcoin Mining Machines

SINGAPORE, March 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitdeer Technologies Group (NASDAQ: BTDR), a world–leading technology company for blockchain and high performance computing, today announced the launch of its latest self–developed Bitcoin mining machines, the SEALMINER A2 Pro series.

As the updated version of the SEALMINER A2, the A2 Pro series includes two models: the air–cooling SEALMINER A2 Pro Air and the hydro–cooling SEALMINER A2 Pro Hyd. Both deliver a record–breaking power efficiency ratio of 14.9 J/TH, offering higher efficiency ratios, advanced technologies, and enhanced stability.

Key specifications for both models:

  • SEALMINER A2 Pro Air: Power Efficiency Ratio of 14.9J/TH ±5%, Hashrate of 255TH/s to 270TH/s ±10%, Power Consumption of 3,790W to 4,050W ±10%.
  • SEALMINER A2 Pro Hyd: Power Efficiency Ratio of 14.9J/TH ±5%, Hashrate of 500TH/s to 530TH/s ±10%, Power Consumption of 7,450W to 7,900W ±10%.

The SEALMINER A2 Pro series marks a breakthrough in power supply efficiency, achieving up to 97%. The A2 Pro Hyd features enhanced high–temperature performance, operating efficiently with inlet water temperatures up to 60°C and outlet temperatures up to 70°C. Both models retain the series' signature low–noise design, minimizing operational noise disturbances.

Bitdeer remains committed to enhancing transparency and efficiency in the mining industry through research and development investments and technological innovations, providing the industry with efficient and reliable mining solutions. Bitdeer will continue to uphold the principles of “Innovation, Efficiency, and Stability”, offering global miners higher–quality and more reliable products and services.

About Bitdeer Technologies Group
Bitdeer is a world–leading technology company for blockchain and high–performance computing. Bitdeer is committed to providing comprehensive computing solutions for its customers. The Company handles complex processes involved in computing such as equipment procurement, transport logistics, datacenter design and construction, equipment management, and daily operations. The Company also offers advanced cloud capabilities to customers with high demand for artificial intelligence. Headquartered in Singapore, Bitdeer has deployed datacenters in the United States, Norway, and Bhutan.

About SEALMINER
SEALMINER, a pioneering brand of Bitcoin mining machines under Bitdeer Technologies Group (NASDAQ: BTDR), specializes in offering efficient and sustainable mining solutions. SEALMINER integrates Bitdeer's self–developed SEAL series of mining chips manufactured using advanced process nodes. By continuously improving power efficiency ratios, SEALMINER is dedicated to providing innovative, efficient, and reliable products and services to customers worldwide. To learn more, visit https://www.bitdeer.com/ or follow Bitdeer on X @ BitdeerOfficial and LinkedIn @ Bitdeer Group.

Investors and others should note that Bitdeer may announce material information using its website and/or on its accounts on social media platforms, including X, formerly known as Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Therefore, Bitdeer encourages investors and others to review the information it posts on social media and other communication channels listed on its website.

Forward–Looking Statements
Statements in this press release about future expectations, plans, and prospects, as well as any other statements regarding matters that are not historical facts, may constitute “forward–looking statements” within the meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The words “anticipate,” “look forward to,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “target,” “will,” “would” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward–looking statements, although not all forward–looking statements contain these identifying words. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by such forward–looking statements as a result of various important factors, including factors discussed in the section entitled “Risk Factors” in Bitdeer’s annual report on Form 20–F, as well as discussions of potential risks, uncertainties, and other important factors in Bitdeer’s subsequent filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Any forward–looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date hereof. Bitdeer specifically disclaims any obligation to update any forward–looking statement, whether due to new information, future events, or otherwise. Readers should not rely upon the information on this page as current or accurate after its publication date.

Contacts:
Promotional Partnerships:
[email protected]

Sales Consultations:
[email protected]

Public Relations
BlocksBridge Consulting
Nishant Sharma
[email protected]

Investor Relations
Orange Group
Yujia Zhai
[email protected]

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Bitdeer Completes Testing of its Latest SEAL03 Bitcoin Mining Chip

SINGAPORE, March 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitdeer Technologies Group (NASDAQ: BTDR) (“Bitdeer” or the “Company”), a world–leading technology company for blockchain and high performance computing, today announced the successful testing of its latest Bitcoin mining chip, SEAL03, following tape–out.

An exceptional power efficiency ratio of 9.7J/TH – while running at low voltage, ultra power–saving mode – was indicated in the SEAL03 chip’s verification and prototype tests, achieving its performance target as outlined in the SEALMINER technology roadmap. SEAL03 uses one of the most advanced process nodes in partnership with TSMC, a world–leading semiconductor foundry.

Matt Kong, Chief Business Officer at Bitdeer, commented, “We are thrilled about SEAL03 achieving a most critical performance milestone following prototype testing. Our unwavering R&D commitment is making possible innovative solutions that are setting new performance benchmarks that will benefit the wider mining ecosystem.”

SEAL03 will be integrated into the Company’s upcoming SEALMINER A3 series mining machines, with mass production scheduled to commence in the latter half of this year. Additionally, R&D work on the upcoming SEAL04 chip is ongoing in line with the Company's product release roadmap.

With a full–fledged team of professional R&D engineers, Bitdeer will continue to work alongside its customers in contributing to the security of the Bitcoin decentralized network.

About Bitdeer Technologies Group

Bitdeer is a world–leading technology company for blockchain and high–performance computing. Bitdeer is committed to providing comprehensive computing solutions for its customers. The Company handles complex processes involved in computing such as equipment procurement, transport logistics, datacenter design and construction, equipment management, and daily operations. The Company also offers advanced cloud capabilities to customers with high demand for artificial intelligence. Headquartered in Singapore, Bitdeer has deployed datacenters in the United States, Norway, and Bhutan. To learn more, visit https://www.bitdeer.com/ or follow Bitdeer on X @ BitdeerOfficial and LinkedIn @ Bitdeer Group.

Investors and others should note that Bitdeer may announce material information using its website and/or on its accounts on social media platforms, including X, formerly known as Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Therefore, Bitdeer encourages investors and others to review the information it posts on social media and other communication channels listed on its website.

About SEALMINER

SEALMINER, a pioneering brand of Bitcoin mining machines under Bitdeer Technologies Group (NASDAQ: BTDR), specializes in offering efficient and sustainable mining solutions. SEALMINER integrates Bitdeer's self–developed SEAL series of mining chips manufactured using advanced process nodes. By continuously improving power efficiency ratios, SEALMINER is dedicated to providing innovative, efficient, and reliable products and services to customers worldwide.

Forward–Looking Statements

Statements in this press release about future expectations, plans, and prospects, as well as any other statements regarding matters that are not historical facts, may constitute “forward–looking statements” within the meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The words “anticipate,” “look forward to,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “target,” “will,” “would” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward–looking statements, although not all forward–looking statements contain these identifying words. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by such forward–looking statements as a result of various important factors, including factors discussed in the section entitled “Risk Factors” in Bitdeer’s annual report on Form 20–F, as well as discussions of potential risks, uncertainties, and other important factors in Bitdeer’s subsequent filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Any forward–looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date hereof. Bitdeer specifically disclaims any obligation to update any forward–looking statement, whether due to new information, future events, or otherwise. Readers should not rely upon the information on this page as current or accurate after its publication date.

Contacts:

Public Relations
BlocksBridge Consulting
Nishant Sharma
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Bitdeer Launches Second-Generation Bitcoin Mining Machine SEALMINER A2, Achieving Roadmap Goals

SINGAPORE, Oct. 31, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitdeer Technologies Group (NASDAQ: BTDR), a world–leading technology company for blockchain and high–performance computing, officially unveiled its self–developed Bitcoin mining machine, the SEALMINER A2 series.

As the second–generation product in the SEALMINER series, SEALMINER A2 mining machine is equipped with Bitdeer's independently developed second–generation chip, SEAL02. The A2 series achieves further breakthroughs, offering higher power efficiency ratios, enhanced technologies and improved stability, compared to the A1.

The A2 series includes two models: the air–cooling SEALMINER A2 and the hydro–cooling SEALMINER A2 Hydro, designed to meet mining needs in various environments. Both models adopt advanced cooling technologies and excel in power consumption control and hashrate performance, ensuring stable operation under high–intensity workloads. Test videos of both A2 series models showcasing their exceptional performance have been released.

SEALMINER A2 vs SEALMINER A2 Hydro

These are the key specifications for both models:

  • SEALMINER A2: Power efficiency ratio of 16.5J/TH, Hashrate of 226TH/s, Power Consumption of 3,729W.
  • SEALMINER A2 Hydro: Power efficiency ratio of 16.5J/TH, Hashrate of up to 446TH/s, Power Consumption of 7,359W.

Bitdeer remains committed to enhancing transparency and efficiency in the mining industry through research and development investments and technological innovations, providing the industry with efficient and reliable mining solutions. Bitdeer will continue to uphold the principles of “Innovation, Efficiency, Stability” offering global miners higher–quality and more reliable products and services.

About SEALMINER
SEALMINER, a pioneering brand of Bitcoin mining machines under Bitdeer Technologies Group (NASDAQ: BTDR), specializes in offering efficient and sustainable mining solutions. SEALMINER integrates Bitdeer's self–developed SEAL series of mining chips manufactured using advanced process nodes. By continuously improving power efficiency ratios, SEALMINER is dedicated to providing innovative, efficient, and reliable products and services to customers worldwide. To learn more, visit https://www.bitdeer.com/ or follow Bitdeer on X @ BitdeerOfficial and LinkedIn @ Bitdeer Group.

Investors and others should note that Bitdeer may announce material information using its website and/or on its accounts on social media platforms, including X (formerly known as Twitter), Facebook, and LinkedIn. Therefore, Bitdeer encourages investors and others to review the information it posts on social media and other communication channels listed on its website.

Forward–Looking Statements
Statements in this press release about future expectations, plans, and prospects, as well as any other statements regarding matters that are not historical facts, may constitute “forward–looking statements” within the meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The words “anticipate,” “look forward to,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “should,” “target,” “will,” “would” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward–looking statements, although not all forward–looking statements contain these identifying words. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by such forward–looking statements as a result of various important factors, including factors discussed in the section entitled “Risk Factors” in Bitdeer’s annual report on Form 20–F, as well as discussions of potential risks, uncertainties, and other important factors in Bitdeer’s subsequent filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Any forward–looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date hereof. Bitdeer specifically disclaims any obligation to update any forward–looking statement, whether due to new information, future events, or otherwise. Readers should not rely upon the information on this page as current or accurate after its publication date.

Contacts:
For Promotional Partnerships:
[email protected]

For Sales Consultations:
[email protected]

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