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Pakistan Establishes Its Sovereign AI Position with the Adoption of the Islamabad AI Declaration

Islamabad, Pakistan, Feb. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Following the high-level proceedings of the Indus AI Summit 2026, the Government of Pakistan has formally adopted the Islamabad AI Declaration on Sovereign, Responsible, and Capability-Driven Artificial Intelligence. The Declaration defines Pakistan’s national position on Artificial Intelligence and marks the transition from policy articulation to disciplined national execution.

Formally presented by the Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication, Ms. Shaza Fatima Khawaja, the Declaration affirms Pakistan’s sovereign and inclusive approach to Artificial Intelligence, led by the private sector and enabled by government, to advance Digital Society, Digital Economy, and Digital Governance.

The Declaration sets out nine foundational principles that will guide Pakistan’s national AI ecosystem:

  1. AI as a sovereign choice aligned with constitutional objectives and measurable public value
  2. Human accountability and institutional oversight in all decisions of public consequence
  3. A pragmatic, use-case-first deployment model anchored in economic productivity and service delivery
  4. Sovereign data stewardship under Pakistan’s legal and constitutional framework
  5. Explainable, auditable, and risk-proportionate AI systems
  6. Coordinated, whole-of-government governance to prevent fragmentation and vendor dependency
  7. Investment in national capability, research, and inclusive innovation
  8. A private-sector-led AI economy supported by sovereign compute and resilient infrastructure
  9. Principled international engagement consistent with national values and sovereign interests

Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication, Ms. Shaza Fatima Khawaja, stated:

“The Islamabad AI Declaration is a foundational step in strengthening Pakistan’s digital economy. Under the Prime Minister’s vision to harness AI for public good and economic growth, this framework provides a disciplined roadmap to create jobs, enable enterprise, and build long-term competitiveness. Our youth are our greatest strategic asset, and AI will be a catalyst for inclusive prosperity.”

Dr. Sohail Munir, Chairperson of the Pakistan Digital Authority, the national authority responsible for AI governance, regulatory oversight, and supervisory coordination in Pakistan, added:

“The Declaration establishes the foundations for AI governance and supervision in Pakistan and reflects a disciplined commitment to sovereignty, public trust, and measurable national value. Pakistan will adopt AI responsibly, govern it rigorously, and build domestic capability with accountability.

The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication, in coordination with the Pakistan Digital Authority and relevant federal and provincial institutions, has initiated the integration of the Declaration’s principles into supervisory frameworks, procurement standards, sectoral adoption roadmaps, and institutional capability programs.

The Honourable Prime Minister has directed the Pakistan Digital Authority to operationalize and enforce a national AI Supervisory Framework aligned with the Declaration and to develop the necessary legal and governance architecture to ensure structured, accountable AI adoption across the country.

With this adoption, Pakistan formally enters a new phase of sovereign, responsible, and capability-driven AI development.

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Nyxoah Annonce la Signature d'un Mémorandum d'Accord avec l'Hôpital Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City afin d'Améliorer la Prise en Charge du Traitement de l'AOS et d'Accélérer l'Accès à Genio au Moyen-Orient

Nyxoah Annonce la Signature d'un Mémorandum d'Accord avec l'Hôpital Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City afin d'Améliorer la Prise en Charge du Traitement de l'AOS et d'Accélérer l'Accès à Genio au Moyen-Orient

Mont-Saint-Guibert, Belgique – 18 février 2026, 22h05 CET / 16h05 ET – Nyxoah SA (Euronext Bruxelles/Nasdaq : NYXH) (« Nyxoah » ou la « Société ») une société de technologie médicale spécialisée dans le développement et la commercialisation de solutions innovantes pour le traitement de l'Apnée Obstructive du Sommeil (« AOS ») par neuromodulation, a annoncé aujourd'hui la poursuite de ses efforts visant à renforcer sa présence au Moyen-Orient grâce à la signature d'un protocole d'accord avec Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC), un hôpital phare des Émirats arabes unis spécialisé dans les soins complexes et graves, filiale de PureHealth, le plus grand groupe de soins de santé du Moyen-Orient. Ce protocole d'accord reflète l'orientation stratégique de Nyxoah, qui consiste à collaborer avec les centres médicaux régionaux d’excellence afin d'élargir l'accès à sa thérapie de stimulation du nerf hypoglosse (HGNS) Genio®, tout en soutenant les normes les plus élevées en matière de soins cliniques, d'éducation et de collaboration scientifique.

Dans le cadre de ce protocole d'accord, Nyxoah et SSMC s'engagent dans des initiatives visant à positionner SSMC comme un centre régional de premier plan pour la thérapie Genio. Ces efforts ont pour but de soutenir le développement d'un programme d'implantation à grand volume axé sur les soins centrés sur le patient.

Parallèlement, cette collaboration prévoit de faire du SSMC un centre régional de formation à la thérapie Genio au Moyen-Orient afin de soutenir la formation des chirurgiens, des médecins spécialistes du sommeil et des professionnels de santé référents de toute la région.

Nyxoah et le SSMC sont également engagés dans des discussions visant à explorer la recherche clinique et la collaboration dans le domaine de l'apnée du sommeil et de la prise en charge des maladies chroniques et métaboliques.

Olivier Taelman, Chief Executive Officer de Nyxoah, a commenté : “Compte tenu de la forte prévalence de l'apnée obstructive du sommeil au Moyen-Orient, cette initiative soutient notre vision d'offrir de nouvelles options de traitement aux patients de la région et d'explorer davantage l'impact de la prise en charge avancée de l'AOS sur les maladies chroniques et métaboliques telles que le diabète de type 2. Notre engagement actif auprès de Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City reflète notre stratégie de partenariat avec des institutions de premier plan afin de mettre en place des programmes cliniques durables, de soutenir la formation des médecins et de contribuer à l'amélioration des soins prodigués aux patients atteints d'apnée obstructive du sommeil.”

Dr. Marwan Al Kaabi, Chief Executive Officer de Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, a ajouté : “À Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, nous nous engageons à promouvoir des soins spécialisés et de haute qualité grâce à l'excellence clinique, à l'éducation et à la recherche. Notre collaboration avec Nyxoah soutient nos efforts visant à développer davantage notre expertise dans les thérapies innovantes contre l'apnée du sommeil et à servir de centre régional de référence pour la formation et les échanges scientifiques.”

À propos de Nyxoah
Nyxoah opère dans le secteur des technologies médicales. Elle se concentre sur le développement et la commercialisation de solutions innovantes destinées à traiter le Syndrome d’Apnées Obstructives du Sommeil (SAOS). La principale solution de Nyxoah est le système Genio®, une thérapie de neurostimulation du nerf hypoglosse sans sonde et sans batterie qui a reçu le marquage CE, centrée sur le patient et destinée à traiter le Syndrome d’Apnées Obstructives du Sommeil (SAOS), le trouble respiratoire du sommeil le plus courant au monde. Ce dernier est associé à un risque accru de mortalité et des comorbidités, dont les maladies cardiovasculaires. La visions de Nyxoah est que les patients souffrant de SAOS doivent pouvoir profiter de nuits réparatrices et vivre pleinement leur vie.

À la suite de la finalisation probante de l’étude BLAST OSA, le système Genio® a reçu le marquage européen CE en 2019. Nyxoah a réalisé avec succès deux IPO : l’une sur Euronext Bruxelles en septembre 2020 et l’autre sur le NASDAQ en juillet 2021. Grâce aux résultats positifs de l'étude BETTER SLEEP, Nyxoah a reçu le marquage CE pour l’extension de ses indications thérapeutiques aux patients souffrant de collapsus concentrique complet (CCC), pour lesquels les thérapies concurrentes sont actuellement contre-indiquées. En outre, la Société a annoncé les résultats positifs de l'étude pivot DREAM IDE et l'obtention de l'autorisation de la FDA pour un sous-groupe de patients adultes atteints d'AOS modérée à sévère avec un IAH supérieur ou égal à 15 et inférieur ou égal à 65.

Pour plus d’informations, visitez www.nyxoah.com

Attention – Marquage CE depuis 2019. Approuvé par la FDA en août 2025 en tant que dispositif disponible uniquement sur prescription médicale.

DÉCLARATIONS PROSPECTIVES
Certaines déclarations, convictions et opinions contenues dans ce communiqué de presse sont de nature prospective et reflètent les attentes actuelles de la Société ou, le cas échéant, de ses administrateurs ou de sa direction concernant le système Genio ; les études cliniques prévues et en cours sur le système Genio ; les avantages potentiels du système Genio ; les objectifs de Nyxoah en matière de développement, de parcours réglementaire et d'utilisation potentielle du système Genio ; la stratégie de commercialisation de la société et son entrée sur le marché américain ; et les résultats d'exploitation, la situation financière, la liquidité, les performances, les perspectives, la croissance et les stratégies de la société. De par leur nature, les déclarations prospectives comportent un certain nombre de risques, d'incertitudes, d'hypothèses et d'autres facteurs qui pourraient faire en sorte que les résultats ou événements réels diffèrent sensiblement de ceux exprimés ou sous-entendus dans les déclarations prospectives. Ces risques, incertitudes, hypothèses et facteurs pourraient avoir une incidence défavorable sur les résultats et les effets financiers des plans et événements décrits dans le présent document. En outre, ces risques et incertitudes comprennent, sans s'y limiter, les risques et incertitudes énoncés dans la section « Facteurs de risque » du rapport annuel de la société sur le formulaire 20-F pour l'exercice clos le 31 décembre 2024, déposé auprès de la Securities and Exchange Commission (« SEC ») le 20 mars 2025, et dans les rapports ultérieurs que la Société dépose auprès de la SEC. Une multitude de facteurs, y compris, mais sans s'y limiter, les changements dans la demande, la concurrence et la technologie, peuvent faire en sorte que les événements, les performances ou les résultats réels diffèrent considérablement de toute évolution prévue. Les déclarations prospectives contenues dans le présent communiqué de presse concernant les tendances ou activités passées ne constituent pas des garanties de performances futures et ne doivent pas être interprétées comme une indication que ces tendances ou activités se poursuivront à l'avenir. En outre, même si les résultats ou développements réels sont conformes aux déclarations prospectives contenues dans le présent communiqué de presse, ces résultats ou développements ne sont pas nécessairement indicatifs des résultats ou développements futurs. Aucune déclaration ni garantie n'est faite quant à l'exactitude ou à l'équité de ces déclarations prospectives. Par conséquent, la Société décline expressément toute obligation ou engagement de publier des mises à jour ou des révisions des déclarations prospectives contenues dans le présent communiqué de presse à la suite d'un changement dans les attentes ou d'un changement dans les événements, les conditions, les hypothèses ou les circonstances sur lesquels ces déclarations prospectives sont fondées, sauf si la loi ou la réglementation l'exige expressément. Ni la Société, ni ses conseillers ou représentants, ni aucune de ses filiales, ni aucun des dirigeants ou employés de ces personnes ne garantissent que les hypothèses sous-jacentes à ces déclarations prospectives sont exemptes d'erreurs, et n'acceptent aucune responsabilité quant à l'exactitude future des déclarations prospectives contenues dans le présent communiqué de presse ou à la réalisation effective des développements prévus. Vous ne devez pas vous fier indûment aux déclarations prospectives, qui ne sont valables qu'à la date du présent communiqué de presse.

Contacts :

Nyxoah
John Landry, CFO
[email protected]

Rémi Renard
Head of Investor Relations & Corporate Communication
[email protected]

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Nyxoah Announces the Signature of a Memorandum of Understanding with Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City Hospital to Improve OSA Therapy Management and Accelerate Access to Genio in the Middle East

Nyxoah Announces the Signature of a Memorandum of Understanding with Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City Hospital to Improve OSA Therapy Management and Accelerate Access to Genio in the Middle East

Mont-Saint-Guibert, Belgium – February 18, 2026, 10:05 pm CET / 4:05 pm ET – Nyxoah SA (Euronext Brussels/Nasdaq: NYXH) (“Nyxoah” or the “Company”), a medical technology company that develops breakthrough treatment alternatives for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) through neuromodulation, today announced continued progress in strengthening its presence in the Middle East through the signature of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC), a flagship hospital in the United Arab Emirates for serious and complex care and a subsidiary of PureHealth, the largest healthcare group in the Middle East. This MoU reflects Nyxoah’s strategic focus on working with leading regional medical centers to expand access to its Genio® hypoglossal nerve stimulation (HGNS) therapy, while supporting the highest standards of clinical care, education, and scientific collaboration.

As part of this MoU, Nyxoah and SSMC are engaged in initiatives aimed at positioning SSMC as a leading regional center for Genio therapy. These efforts are intended to support the development of a high-volume implant program with a strong focus on patient-centered care.

In parallel, the collaboration includes plans to establish SSMC as a regional training hub for Genio therapy in the Middle East to support the education of surgeons, sleep physicians, and referring healthcare professionals from across the region.

Nyxoah and SSMC are also engaged in discussions to explore clinical research and collaboration in the field of sleep apnea, chronic and metabolic disease management.

Olivier Taelman, Chief Executive Officer of Nyxoah, commented: “Given the high prevalence of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in the Middle East, this initiative supports our vision to offer new treatment options to patients in the region and further explore the impact of advanced OSA management on chronic and metabolic diseases such as type 2 diabetes. Our active engagement with Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City reflects our strategy of partnering with leading institutions to build sustainable clinical programs, support physician education, and contribute to the advancement of care for patients living with obstructive sleep apnea.”

Dr. Marwan Al Kaabi, Chief Executive Officer of Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, added: “At Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, we are committed to advancing specialized, high-quality care through clinical excellence, education, and research. Our collaboration with Nyxoah supports our efforts to further develop expertise in innovative sleep apnea therapies and to serve as a regional reference center for training and scientific exchange.”

About Nyxoah

Nyxoah is a medical technology company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative solutions to treat OSA. Nyxoah’s lead solution is the Genio system, a patient-centered, leadless and battery-free hypoglossal neurostimulation therapy for OSA, the world’s most common sleep disordered breathing condition that is associated with increased mortality risk and cardiovascular comorbidities. Nyxoah is driven by the vision that OSA patients should enjoy restful nights and feel enabled to live their life to its fullest.

Following the successful completion of the BLAST OSA study, the Genio system received its European CE Mark in 2019. Nyxoah completed two successful IPOs: on Euronext Brussels in September 2020 and NASDAQ in July 2021. Following the positive outcomes of the BETTER SLEEP study, Nyxoah received CE mark approval for the expansion of its therapeutic indications to Complete Concentric Collapse (CCC) patients, currently contraindicated in competitors’ therapy. Additionally, the Company announced positive outcomes from the DREAM IDE pivotal study and receipt of approval from the FDA for a subset of adult patients with moderate to severe OSA with an AHI of greater than or equal to 15 and less than or equal to 65.

For more information, please visit http://www.nyxoah.com/.

Caution – CE marked since 2019. FDA approved in August 2025 as prescription-only device.

Forward-looking statements

Certain statements, beliefs and opinions in this press release are forward-looking, which reflect the Company’s or, as appropriate, the Company directors’ or management’s current expectations regarding the Genio system; the potential advantages of the Genio system; Nyxoah’s goals with respect to the potential use of the Genio system; the Company's commercialization strategy and entrance to the U.S. market; the Company's results of operations, financial condition, liquidity, performance, prospects, growth, future revenue and strategies. By their nature, forward-looking statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. These risks, uncertainties, assumptions and factors could adversely affect the outcome and financial effects of the plans and events described herein. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the risks and uncertainties set forth in the “Risk Factors” section of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2024, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on March 20, 2025 and subsequent reports that the Company files with the SEC. A multitude of factors including, but not limited to, changes in demand, competition and technology, can cause actual events, performance or results to differ significantly from any anticipated development. Forward-looking statements contained in this press release regarding past trends or activities are not guarantees of future performance and should not be taken as a representation that such trends or activities will continue in the future. In addition, even if actual results or developments are consistent with the forward-looking statements contained in this press release, those results or developments may not be indicative of results or developments in future periods. No representations and warranties are made as to the accuracy or fairness of such forward-looking statements. As a result, the Company expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to release any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements in this press release as a result of any change in expectations or any change in events, conditions, assumptions or circumstances on which these forward- looking statements are based, except if specifically required to do so by law or regulation. Neither the Company nor its advisers or representatives nor any of its subsidiary undertakings or any such person's officers or employees guarantees that the assumptions underlying such forward-looking statements are free from errors nor does either accept any responsibility for the future accuracy of the forward-looking statements contained in this press release or the actual occurrence of the forecasted developments. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release.

Contacts:
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John Landry, CFO
[email protected]

Rémi Renard
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Jetex Abu Dhabi and Jetex Dubai Achieve World’s First Private Airport Terminal Verification from Forbes Travel Guide

Dubai, Feb. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Jetex, a global leader in private aviation, is proud to announce that its flagship private terminals in Dubai and Abu Dhabi have become the first in the world to receive the VERIFIED™ badge, a prestigious honor from Forbes Travel Guide.

Since its establishment in 1958, the Forbes Travel Guide has become the global authority on luxury hospitality, best known for its independent, annual Star Ratings for hotels, restaurants, spas and ocean cruises.

Jetex partnered with ATELIER CX, Forbes Travel Guide’s consulting division, to define standards of excellence for all aspects of the guest experience including reservations, pre- and post-flight and chauffeur service. After engaging in training for its teams, Jetex Dubai and Jetex Abu Dhabi earned the VERIFIED™ Private Jet Terminal accolade through successful incognito inspection on its exacting brand standards.

“We are proud to be the first in the world to earn this honor from Forbes Travel Guide for both our flagship terminals in the United Arab Emirates. Luxury hospitality and exceptional guest experience are integrated in the Jetex brand DNA, and allow us to grow our presence globally,” said Adel Mardini, Founder & CEO of Jetex.

Committed to delivering the highest luxury hospitality standards, Jetex continues working closely with Forbes Travel Guide Learning & Development experts to further elevate guest experience at its private terminals.

“We celebrate Jetex for its commitment to excellence,” said Hermann Elger, CEO of Forbes Travel Guide. “By defining a comprehensive blueprint for service that meets —and anticipates — the expectations of a discerning global clientele, Jetex has successfully translated the principles of world-class hospitality into the private air terminal space.”

A reflection of excellence, Jetex will offers its guests a unique and personalized travel experience globally. From the warm welcome to the attentive service, every detail elevates the journey, in an atmosphere of refinement and serenity embodied by the Jetex associates.

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About Jetex:
An award-winning global leader in executive aviation, Jetex is recognized for delivering flexible, best-in-class trip support solutions to customers worldwide. Jetex provides exceptional private terminals (FBOs), aircraft fueling, ground handling and global trip planning. The company caters to both owners and operators of business jets for corporate, commercial and personal air travel. To find out more about Jetex, visit www.jetex.com and follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

About Forbes Travel Guide

Forbes Travel Guide (“FTG”), the global authority on genuine Five-Star service, provides world-class professional services through its consulting division ATELIER CX to service-oriented businesses such as luxury retail, residential, healthcare and private clubs through bespoke training solutions, evaluation services and custom service standards.

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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 
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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. 
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France Reaffirms Support to Africa’s Flagship Climate Adaptation Program AAAP 2.0

Paris, Feb. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — France today confirmed support to the Africa Adaptation Acceleration Program (AAAP) 2.0, Africa’s flagship, African-owned and African-led climate adaptation initiative. This expression of support is part of the momentum generating efforts towards the February 2026 AU Summit and the May 2026 Africa-France Summit, co-convened by HE Emmanuel Macron, President of France, and HE William S. Ruto, President of Kenya and CAHOSCC Chair.

H.E. William Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya and Chair of CAHOSCC, said:

“France has answered Africa’s call to support our flagship regional adaptation investment program, advanced under the leadership of African Heads of State and Government. I commend President Emmanuel Macron and the Government of France for this leadership and call on all AAAP partners to follow suit by taking urgent steps to concretize their support for AAAP 2.0 and its Upstream Financing Facility. Given the scale and urgency of climate risks facing Africa and the world, decisive action on adaptation is needed now.”

H.E. Macky Sall, Chair of the GCA Supervisory Board and 4th President of Senegal, said:

“We warmly thank President Macron for France’s continued strong leadership and partnership with Africa on climate adaptation. AAAP 2.0 is focused on promoting inclusive and community-led adaptation efforts, unlocking private adaptation finance and markets, and strengthening the capacity of key African institutions to deliver climate resilience at scale. We also welcome the French Minister for Ecological Transition, H.E. Monique Barbut, whose participation on the GCA Board will further strengthen the partnership underpinning AAAP 2.0.”

The French Minister for Ecological transition, H.E. Monique Barbut welcomed the announcement, stating:

“France is pleased to support Africa’s own ambitious initiative on climate adaptation. AAAP 2.0 reflects Africa’s ambition to transform from the most climate-vulnerable continent into the most climate-resilient. France stands alongside Africa in helping turn this ambition into concrete action.”

AAAP was launched by African Leaders in 2021 as the region’s leading investment initiative on climate adaptation and was implemented through a partnership of the African Union Commission, the African Development Bank and the GCA. Its first phase concluded in 2025, embedding climate adaptation solutions into more than $20 billion of critical development investments across some 40 African nations. France has been a longstanding supporter of AAAP, including through its €10 million contribution to the program’s first phase.

AAAP 2.0 was launched by African Leaders at the United Nations General Assembly in New York in September 2025, following the Africa Climate Summit II in Addis Ababa. AAAP 2.0 is advanced under the auspices of the presidency of the Committee of African Heads of State and Government on Climate Change (CAHOSCC) and serves as the continent’s primary platform for scaling climate adaptation action for the period 2026 to 2030.

Notes to Editors

About the Global Center on Adaptation

The Global Center on Adaptation (GCA) is an international organization that promotes adaptation to the impacts of climate change. It works to climate-proof development by instigating policy reforms and influencing investments made by international financial institutions and the private sector. The goal is to bring climate adaptation to the forefront of the global fight against climate change and ensure that it remains prominent. Founded in 2018, GCA is the first international organization to maintain dual headquarters in both the Global North in Rotterdam and in the Global South in Nairobi – underscoring the equal partnership between regions and the conviction that climate adaptation solutions must be co-designed and co-owned. Its regional hubs in Abidjan, Dhaka and Beijing, leverage local expertise to pilot and scale context-specific approaches. Together, these centers ensure a continuous, two-way exchange of knowledge and best practices that empower communities and drive resilient and inclusive growth worldwide.

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Meltwater Earns Official Data Partner Status with Reddit

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Meltwater, a global leader in media, social, and consumer intelligence, today announced it has joined Reddit’s Official Data Partner program, a selective designation recognizing industry-leading platforms that help businesses do more with Reddit’s publicly available content. Partners must meet Reddit’s rigorous standards for functionality, data quality, and compliance.

This partnership continues Meltwater’s access to Reddit's enterprise data APIs, allowing customers to unlock insights and signals from authentic sentiment from Reddit that shape consumer culture, preferences, and purchasing decisions, providing more accurate, real-time insights of aggregated consumer intent. Additionally, Meltwater gains the opportunity to collaborate with Reddit on future strategic and growth opportunities together.

With more than 121M daily active users, Reddit is one of the most influential platforms for product research, known for real-world opinions and honest reviews that consumers rely on for discovery and to inform decisions. Meltwater surfaces and enriches public Reddit posts and comments from more than 100K+ communities, transforming large-scale conversation into actionable insight for consumer-led brands. Paired with Meltwater’s AI-driven analytics and listening searches, organizations can uncover emerging trends, understand audience sentiment, strengthen product positioning, and benchmark brand performance with greater speed and confidence.

“Reddit has been a core source of consumer insight within the Meltwater platform for more than a decade, and we’ve seen its influence grow significantly over that time,” said John Box, CEO of Meltwater. “Joining Reddit’s Official Data Partner program is a natural extension of our long-standing relationship and reflects our shared commitment to delivering trusted, high-quality data. We look forward to deepening our collaboration with Reddit to continue providing customers with insight into the authentic public conversations shaping consumer behavior.”

“Reddit is the most human place on the internet and home to the most authentic, interest-led conversations,” said Jonathan Flesher, VP of Business Development at Reddit. “By partnering with Meltwater, we’re providing brands with the tools to responsibly tap into those insights, helping them move beyond just listening to really understanding and connecting with our communities in a meaningful way.”

This partnership reinforces Meltwater's ongoing efforts to provide a complete view of brand and market intelligence across news, social, and other channels, ensuring customers have the most accurate picture to drive winning strategies.

For more information, please contact:
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Meltwater empowers companies with a suite of solutions that spans media, social and consumer intelligence. By analyzing ~1 billion pieces of content each day and transforming them into vital insights, Meltwater unlocks the competitive edge needed to drive results. With 27,000 global customers, 50 offices across six continents, and 2,200 employees, Meltwater is the industry partner of choice for global brands making an impact. Learn more at meltwater.com.


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PU Prime Secures CMA Licence in UAE, Expanding Its Global Regulatory Footprint

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, February 13th, 2026 – PU Prime, a leading global multi-asset broker group, is proud to announce that its Dubai-based entity has officially been granted a licence by the Capital Market Authority (CMA) of the United Arab Emirates. The license (No. 20200000388) is issued under PU Prime Financial Services LLC and permits the company to conduct regulated activities of introduction and promotion within the UAE. 

This milestone marks a significant step in the group’s strategic global expansion and reinforces its commitment to providing a secure, transparent, and world-class trading environment for investors in the region. Currently, PU Prime already holds licences from several major jurisdictions, including Australia’s ASIC, South Africa’s FSCA, Mauritius's FSC and Seychelles's FSA.

The acquisition of the UAE licence serves as a testament to PU Prime’s dedication to regulatory excellence. By meeting the stringent standards set by the UAE’s capital market regulators, PU Prime joins an elite group of financial institutions authorized to operate within one of the world’s fastest-growing financial hubs.

“This is more than just a licence; it is a promise to our clients,” said Mr. Ali Afzaal, Head of Category at PU Prime. “The UAE is a pivotal market for us. By securing CMA oversight, we are demonstrating our commitment to supporting the region’s vision of a robust financial ecosystem. We want our traders to know that when they trade with licensed entities within the PU Prime group, they are backed by a brand that values integrity, transparency, and professional conduct above all else.”

The expansion into the UAE market forms part of PU Prime’s broader mission to support market participants globally. With this new regulatory authorisation in Dubai, PU Prime plans to strengthen its footprint in the region, host educational seminars, and promote financial awareness within the broader financial markets.

About PU Prime
Founded in 2015, PU Prime is a leading global fintech group and a multi-asset CFD brokerage brand operating through various licensed entities across multiple jurisdictions. Today, the group offers regulated financial products across forex, commodities, indices, shares, and bonds. Operating in over 190 countries with more than 40 million app downloads, the PU Prime group provides innovative trading platforms and an integrated copy trading feature, empowering traders worldwide to achieve financial success with confidence.

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PU Prime Obtém Licença da CMA nos Emirados Árabes Unidos, Expandindo Sua Presença Reguladora Global

Dubai, Emirates Árabes Unidos, 13 de fevereiro de 2026 – A PU Prime, um dos principais grupos globais de corretagem multiativos, tem o orgulho de anunciar que sua entidade sediada em Dubai recebeu oficialmente uma licença da Capital Market Authority (CMA) dos Emirados Árabes Unidos. A licença (Nº 20200000388) foi emitida sob a PU Prime Financial Services LLC e autoriza a empresa a conduzir atividades reguladas de introdução e promoção dentro dos EAU.

Este marco representa um passo significativo na expansão estratégica global do grupo e reforça seu compromisso em fornecer um ambiente de negociação seguro, transparente e de padrão internacional para investidores na região. Atualmente, a PU Prime já possui licenças em diversas jurisdições relevantes, incluindo a ASIC da Austrália, a FSCA da África do Sul, a FSC de Maurício e a FSA de Seychelles.

A obtenção da licença nos EAU é um testemunho da dedicação da PU Prime à excelência regulatória. Ao atender aos rigorosos padrões estabelecidos pelos reguladores do mercado de capitais dos Emirados Árabes Unidos, a PU Prime passa a integrar um seleto grupo de instituições financeiras autorizadas a operar em um dos centros financeiros de mais rápido crescimento no mundo.

“Isso é mais do que apenas uma licença; é uma promessa aos nossos clientes”, afirmou o Sr. Ali Afzaal, Head de Categoria da PU Prime. “Os Emirados Árabes Unidos são um mercado estratégico para nós. Ao garantir a supervisão da CMA, demonstramos nosso compromisso em apoiar a visão da região de um ecossistema financeiro robusto. Queremos que nossos traders saibam que, ao negociar com entidades licenciadas dentro do grupo PU Prime, estão respaldados por uma marca que valoriza integridade, transparência e conduta profissional acima de tudo.”

A expansão para o mercado dos EAU faz parte da missão mais ampla da PU Prime de apoiar participantes do mercado globalmente. Com essa nova autorização regulatória em Dubai, a PU Prime planeja fortalecer sua presença na região, realizar seminários educacionais e promover a conscientização financeira no mercado como um todo.

Sobre o PU Prime

Fundada em 2015, a PU Prime é um grupo global líder em fintech e uma marca de corretagem CFD multiativos que opera por meio de diversas entidades licenciadas em múltiplas jurisdições. Atualmente, o grupo oferece produtos financeiros regulados em forex, commodities, índices, ações e títulos. Presente em mais de 190 países e com mais de 40 milhões de downloads de seu aplicativo, o grupo PU Prime fornece plataformas de negociação inovadoras e um recurso integrado de copy trading, capacitando traders em todo o mundo a alcançarem o sucesso financeiro com confiança.

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