A detailed overview of NORMA Group SE’s business activities, objectives, and strategy is provided in the ANNUAL REPORT 2025. The statements contained therein remain valid. There were no significant strategic changes in the first half of 2026. The successful sale of the Water Management business on February 2, 2026, is a key component of the NewNORMA transformation launched in fiscal year 2025. No changes to the corporate structure were implemented in the first six months of 2026. An overview of the basis of consolidation as of June 30, 2026 is provided in the section CONDENSED NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

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These contents are part of the Non-financial Group Report and were subject to a separate limited assurance examination.