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Bayer Aktiengesellschaft: Release according to Article 40, Section 1 of the WpHG [the German Securities Trading Act] with the objective of Europe-wide distribution

21.07.2026 / 09:16 CET/CEST

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Notification of Major Holdings1. Details of issuer
Name:Bayer AktiengesellschaftStreet:Kaiser-Wilhelm-Allee 1Postal code:51373City:LeverkusenGermanyLegal Entity Identifier (LEI):549300J4U55H3WP1XT59
2. Reason for notification
XAcquisition/disposal of shares with voting rights Acquisition/disposal of instruments Change of breakdown of voting rights Other reason:
3. Details of person subject to the notification obligation

Legal entity: Amundi S.A.City of registered office, country: Paris, France

4. Names of shareholder(s) holding directly 3% or more voting rights, if different from 3.5. Date on which threshold was crossed or reached:

14 Jul 2026

6. Total positions
 % of voting rights attached to shares (total of 7.a.)% of voting rights through instruments (total of 7.b.1 + 7.b.2)Total of both in % (7.a. + 7.b.)Total number of voting rights pursuant to Sec. 41 WpHGNew2.96 %0.00 %2.96 %982424082Previous notification3.09 %0.00 %3.09 %/
7. Details on total positions a. Voting rights attached to shares (Sec. 33, 34 WpHG)
ISINAbsoluteIn % Direct (Sec. 33 WpHG)Indirect (Sec. 34 WpHG)Direct (Sec. 33 WpHG)Indirect (Sec. 34 WpHG)DE000BAY00170291094320 %2.96 %Total291094322.96 %
b.1. Instruments according to Sec. 38 (1) no. 1 WpHG
Type of instrumentExpiration or maturity dateExercise or conversion periodVoting rights absoluteVoting rights in %Securities lent (right to recall)137700.00 %  Total137700.00 %
b.2. Instruments according to Sec. 38 (1) no. 2 WpHG
Type of instrumentExpiration or maturity dateExercise or conversion periodCash or physical settlementVoting rights absoluteVoting rights in %00 %   Total00.00 %
8. Information in relation to the person subject to the notification obligation
 Person subject to the notification obligation is not controlled nor does it control any other undertaking(s) that directly or indirectly hold(s) an interest in the (underlying) issuer (1.).XFull chain of controlled undertakings starting with the ultimate controlling natural person or legal entity:
Name% of voting rights (if at least 3% or more)% of voting rights through instruments (if at least 5% or more)Total of both (if at least 5% or more)Amundi S.A. % % %Amundi Asset Management S.A.S. % % %- % % %Amundi S.A. % % %CPR Asset Management S.A. % % %- % % %Amundi S.A. % % %Amundi Asset Management S.A.S. % % %Amundi SGR SpA % % %- % % %Amundi S.A. % % %Amundi Asset Management S.A.S. % % %Amundi Deutschland GmbH % % %- % % %Amundi S.A. % % %Amundi Asset Management S.A.S. % % %Amundi Taiwan Ltd. % % %- % % %Amundi S.A. % % %Amundi Asset Management S.A.S. % % %Amundi Investment Fund Management Private Limited Company % % %- % % %Amundi S.A. % % %Amundi Asset Management S.A.S. % % %Amundi Japan Ltd. % % %- % % %Amundi S.A. % % %Amundi Asset Management S.A.S. % % %SABADELL ASSET MANAGEMENT SA, SGIIC % % %- % % %Amundi S.A. % % %Amundi Asset Management S.A.S. % % %Amundi Iberia SGIIC, SA % % %- % % %Amundi S.A. % % %Amundi Asset Management S.A.S. % % %Amundi Ireland Ltd. % % %- % % %
9. In case of proxy voting according to Sec. 34 para. 3 WpHG (only in case of attribution of voting rights in accordance with Sec. 34 para. 1 sent. 1 No. 6 WpHG) Date of general meeting: Holding total positions after general meeting (6.) after annual general meeting:
Proportion of voting rights %Proportion of instruments %Total of both %
10. Other explanatory remarks: Date

20 Jul 2026

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Language:EnglishCompany:Bayer AktiengesellschaftKaiser-Wilhelm-Allee 151373 LeverkusenGermanyInternet:www.bayer.comLEI Code:549300J4U55H3WP1XT59
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