31 March, 2026 // Ad hoc announcement (Art. 17 MAR)

edding AG investigates strategic courses of action to optimise the brand portfolio for its Collaboration @ Work business unit

In the light of the strategy development, edding AG has decided to investigate various courses of action to optimise its brand portfolio. In this context, the company is currently evaluating different strategic options. These include, in addition to comprehensive internal restructuring as part of the ongoing efficiency program, potential partnerships as well as the assessment of a possible sale of the Collaboration @ Work business unit, or individual parts of this business unit.

The review is open-ended; a final decision will be based on the strategic potential of each option. In particular, it is currently uncertain whether a transaction will take place and, if so, to what extent. The Management Board has not yet made any decisions regarding concrete measures.

About the edding Group:
The edding Group is an internationally active family-owned company headquartered in Ahrensburg near Hamburg. Since its founding in 1960, it has stood for quality, expressiveness, and responsible action. Under its umbrella brand, it unites the brands edding, Legamaster, and PLAYROOM, developing products and solutions that enable creative work, visual collaboration, and innovation processes. All business activities follow the profit-for principle: economic success is not an end in itself but the foundation for ecological and social engagement. In 2025, the Group achieved a turnover of EUR 144.9 million with 663 employees.

Ahrensburg, 31 March 2026
edding Aktiengesellschaft
The Executive Board

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Kontakt:
edding AG, Hadewych Vermunt (Chief Financial Officer - CFO)
Bookkoppel 7, 22926 Ahrensburg
Tel. 04102/808-200
E-Mail: investor@edding.de

Sabrina Lindemann