Morgan Stanley Discloses Holding Below 3% in Solvay S.A.

Morgan Stanley, a parent undertaking or controlling person, has crossed the 3% threshold in Solvay's voting securities and now holds less than 3%. The notification was sent on August 27, 2025, and the threshold was crossed on August 21, 2025. Solvay is a chemical company with a legacy rooted in Ernest Solvay's innovations in the soda ash process, and it is committed to sustainability and a carbon-neutral future by 2050.

In line with Belgian transparency legislation, Morgan Stanley recently sent a notification to Solvay, indicating that Morgan Stanley & Co. International plc, a wholly owned subsidiary of Morgan Stanley, has crossed the 3% threshold in Solvay's voting securities. The notification, dated August 27, 2025, and the threshold crossing date of August 21, 2025, were disclosed in accordance with the Law of May 2, 2007 [1].

Solvay, a pioneering chemical company, has a rich history rooted in Ernest Solvay's innovations in the soda ash process. The company is dedicated to delivering essential solutions globally through its workforce of approximately 9,000 employees. With a focus on sustainability, Solvay is committed to transitioning to a carbon-neutral future by 2050 [2].

The transparency notification provided by Morgan Stanley includes detailed information about the acquisition or disposal of financial instruments treated as voting securities. The notification specifies that the threshold of direct voting rights was crossed on August 21, 2025, with Morgan Stanley's total holding in Solvay remaining above the 3% threshold previously disclosed [2].

The notification also highlights that Morgan Stanley's total holding in Solvay remains above the 3% threshold previously disclosed, despite the recent crossing of the threshold. This indicates that Morgan Stanley's stake in Solvay is significant and continues to be monitored under Belgian transparency laws [1].

For more information about Solvay, please visit solvay.com or follow Solvay on LinkedIn. The transparency notifications and the full chain of controlled undertakings through which the holding is effectively held are available on the Investor Relations Section of Solvay's website [2].

References:

[1] https://finance.yahoo.com/news/participation-notification-morgan-stanley-154500326.html
[2] https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/08/26/3139473/0/en/Participation-notification-by-Morgan-Stanley.html