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RNS Number : 6185H AMG Lithium BV 09 June 2026
FORM 8 (DD)
PUBLIC DEALING DISCLOSURE BY A PARTY TO AN OFFER OR PERSON ACTING IN CONCERT
(INCLUDING DEALINGS FOR THE ACCOUNT OF DISCRETIONARY INVESTMENT CLIENTS)
Rules 8.1, 8.2 and 8.4 of the Takeover Code (the "Code")
1. KEY INFORMATION
(a) Full name of discloser: Heinz Schimmelbusch
(b) Owner or controller of interests and short positions disclosed, if N/A
different from 1(a):
The naming of nominee or vehicle companies is insufficient. For a
trust, the trustee(s), settlor and beneficiaries must be named.
(c) Name of offeror/offeree in relation to whose relevant securities this form AMG Lithium B.V. (a direct wholly-owned subsidiary of AMG Critical Materials
relates: N.V.)
Use a separate form for each offeror/offeree
(d) Status of person making the disclosure: Person acting in concert with the offeror (AMG Lithium B.V.)
e.g. offeror, offeree, person acting in concert with the
offeror/offeree (specify name of offeror/offeree)
(e) Date dealing undertaken: 8 June 2026
(f) In addition to the company in 1(c) above, is the discloser making NO
disclosures in respect of any other party to the offer?
If it is a cash offer or possible cash offer, state "N/A"
2. POSITIONS OF THE PERSON MAKING THE DISCLOSURE
If there are positions or rights to subscribe to disclose in more than one
class of relevant securities of the offeror or offeree named in 1(c), copy
table 2(a) or (b) (as appropriate) for each additional class of relevant
security.
(a) Interests and short positions in the relevant securities of
the offeror or offeree to which the disclosure relates following the dealing
Class of relevant security: Ordinary shares of €0.02 each in AMG Critical Materials N.V.
Interests Short positions
Number % Number %
(1) Relevant securities owned and/or controlled: 1,266,390* 3.54 Nil Nil
(2) Cash-settled derivatives: Nil Nil Nil Nil
(3) Stock-settled derivatives (including options) and agreements to Nil Nil Nil Nil
purchase/sell:
TOTAL: 1,266,390* 3.54 Nil Nil
* Includes 1,156,250 Ordinary Shares and 110,140 Restricted Ordinary Shares.
Restricted Ordinary Shares are deemed restricted by the Dutch Financial
Markets Authority as such shares were issued as part of the remuneration of
the members of the Supervisory and Management Board of AMG Critical Materials
N.V. Restricted Ordinary Shares held by members of the Management Board must
be held for a period of 2 years from the date of issue, but otherwise have the
same voting and economic rights as Ordinary Shares.
All interests and all short positions should be disclosed.
Details of any open stock-settled derivative positions (including traded
options), or agreements to purchase or sell relevant securities, should be
given on a Supplemental Form 8 (Open Positions).
Details of any securities borrowing and lending positions or financial
collateral arrangements should be disclosed on a Supplemental Form 8 (SBL).
(b) Rights to subscribe for new securities (including directors'
and other employee options)
Class of relevant security in relation to which subscription right exists: N/A
Details, including nature of the rights concerned and relevant percentages: N/A
Type of Interest No. of Equity Incentive Plan Awards* Vesting Date Exercise Price (€) Grant Date
Performance Share Unit 125,256 31 December 2026((1)) 16.18 29 February 2024
Performance Share Unit 158,776 31 December 2027((1)) 20.51 6 March 2025
Employee Stock Option 47,667 4 May 2021((2)) 25.50 4 May 2017
Employee Stock Option 17,086 2 May 2022((2)) 44.24 2 May 2018
Employee Stock Option 35,602 13 May 2023((2)) 31.43 13 May 2019
Employee Stock Option 85,859 11 March 2024((2)) 19.31 11 March 2020
Deferred Stock Unit 225,201 25 August 2026((3)) 27.74 25 February 2026
(*) These include unearned shares, units or other rights that have not vested
or have vested but remain unexercised.
((1)) The Performance Share Units will vest on 31 December of the third year
following the relevant grant date (inclusive of the year of grant).
((2)) Half of the Employee Stock Options will vest on each of the third and
fourth year following the grant date, subject to a performance condition
related to return on capital employed. The Employee Stock Options expire on
the tenth anniversary of the grant date.
((3)) The Deferred Stock Units were issued to Heinz Schimmelbusch in
connection with the sale of AURA Technologie GmbH to AMG Critical Materials
N.V. on 25 February 2026. The Deferred Stock Units vested on the date of grant
and must be settled in ordinary shares of €0.02 each in the capital of AMG
Critical Materials N.V. by 25 August 2026.
(*) These include unearned shares, units or other rights that have not vested
or have vested but remain unexercised.
((1)) The Performance Share Units will vest on 31 December of the third year
following the relevant grant date (inclusive of the year of grant).
((2)) Half of the Employee Stock Options will vest on each of the third and
fourth year following the grant date, subject to a performance condition
related to return on capital employed. The Employee Stock Options expire on
the tenth anniversary of the grant date.
((3)) The Deferred Stock Units were issued to Heinz Schimmelbusch in
connection with the sale of AURA Technologie GmbH to AMG Critical Materials
N.V. on 25 February 2026. The Deferred Stock Units vested on the date of grant
and must be settled in ordinary shares of €0.02 each in the capital of AMG
Critical Materials N.V. by 25 August 2026.
3. DEALINGS BY THE PERSON MAKING THE DISCLOSURE
Where there have been dealings in more than one class of relevant securities
of the offeror or offeree named in 1(c), copy table 3(a), (b), (c) or (d) (as
appropriate) for each additional class of relevant security dealt in.
The currency of all prices and other monetary amounts should be stated.
(a) Purchases and sales
(i) Party to an offer or person acting in concert (except for
a principal trader in the same group as a connected adviser)
Class of relevant security Purchase/sale Number of securities Price per unit
Ordinary shares of €0.02 each in AMG Critical Materials N.V. Purchase 4,057 €37.31
(ii) Principal trader where the sole reason for the connection
is that the principal trader is in the same group as a connected adviser
Class of relevant security Purchases/ sales Total number of securities Highest price per unit paid/received Lowest price per unit paid/received
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
(b) Cash-settled derivative transactions
Class of relevant security Product description Nature of dealing Number of reference securities Price per unit
e.g. CFD e.g. opening/closing a long/short position, increasing/reducing a long/short
position
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
(c) Stock-settled derivative transactions (including options)
(i) Writing, selling, purchasing or varying
Class of relevant security Product description e.g. call option Writing, purchasing, selling, varying etc. Number of securities to which option relates Exercise price per unit Type Expiry date Option money paid/ received per unit
e.g. American, European etc.
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
(ii) Exercise
Class of relevant security Product description Exercising/ exercised against Number of securities Exercise price per unit
e.g. call option
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
(d) Other dealings (including subscribing for new securities)
Class of relevant security Nature of dealing Details Price per unit (if applicable)
e.g. subscription, conversion
N/A N/A N/A N/A
4. OTHER INFORMATION
(a) Indemnity and other dealing arrangements
Details of any indemnity or option arrangement, or any agreement or
understanding, formal or informal, relating to relevant securities which may
be an inducement to deal or refrain from dealing entered into by the party to
the offer or person acting in concert making the disclosure and any other
person:
Irrevocable commitments and letters of intent should not be included. If
there are no such agreements, arrangements or understandings, state "none"
None.
(b) Agreements, arrangements or understandings relating to
options or derivatives
Details of any agreement, arrangement or understanding, formal or informal,
between the party to the offer or person acting in concert making the
disclosure and any other person relating to:
(i) the voting rights of any relevant securities under any option; or
(ii) the voting rights or future acquisition or disposal of any relevant
securities to which any derivative is referenced:
If there are no such agreements, arrangements or understandings, state "none"
None.
(c) Attachments
Are any Supplemental Forms attached?
Supplemental Form 8 (Open Positions) NO
Supplemental Form 8 (SBL) NO
Date of disclosure: 9 June 2026
Contact name: Ludo Mees
Telephone number: +31 (0)615409028
Public disclosures under Rule 8 of the Code must be made to a Regulatory
Information Service.
The Panel's Market Surveillance Unit is available for consultation in relation
to the Code's dealing disclosure requirements on +44 (0)20 7638 0129.
The Code can be viewed on the Panel's website at www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk
(http://www.thetakeoverpanel.org.uk) .
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