2020

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

zooplus AG

Notification of Major Holdings

1. Details of issuer

Name: zooplus AG
Street: Sonnenstraße 15
Postal code: 80331
City: München
Germany
Legal Entity Identifier (LEI): 549300VB13ZT2X88PU78

2. Reason for notification

  Acquisition/disposal of shares with voting rights
  Acquisition/disposal of instruments
  Change of breakdown of voting rights
X Other reason:
Transfer of investment management from Ruane, Cunniff & Goldfarb Inc


3. Details of person subject to the notification obligation

Natural person (first name, surname): Gregory Alexander
Date of birth: 18 Jun 1963

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:

17 Jun 2019

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 WpHG
New 5.69 % 0.00 % 5.69 % 7144678
Previous notification n/a % n/a % n/a % /

7. Details on total positions
a. Voting rights attached to shares (Sec. 33, 34 WpHG)

ISIN Absolute In %
  Direct
(Sec. 33 WpHG)
Indirect
(Sec. 34 WpHG)
Direct
(Sec. 33 WpHG)
Indirect
(Sec. 34 WpHG)
DE0005111702 0 406885 0.00 % 5.69 %
Total 406885 5.69 %

b.1. Instruments according to Sec. 38 (1) no. 1 WpHG

Type of instrument Expiration or maturity date Exercise or conversion period Voting rights absolute Voting rights in %
      0 0.00 %
    Total 0 0.00 %

b.2. Instruments according to Sec. 38 (1) no. 2 WpHG

Type of instrument Expiration or maturity date Exercise or conversion period Cash or physical settlement Voting rights absolute Voting rights in %
        0 0.00 %
      Total 0 0.00 %

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.).
X Full 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)
-Gregory Alexander % % %
-Conifer Management LLC 5.69 % % 5.69 %

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

10 Dec 2020

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

zooplus AG

Notification of Major Holdings

1. Details of issuer

Name: zooplus AG
Street: Sonnenstraße 15
Postal code: 80331
City: München
Germany
Legal Entity Identifier (LEI): 549300VB13ZT2X88PU78

2. Reason for notification

  Acquisition/disposal of shares with voting rights
  Acquisition/disposal of instruments
  Change of breakdown of voting rights
X Other reason:
Transfer of investment management to Conifer Management LLC


3. Details of person subject to the notification obligation

Legal entity: Ruane, Cunniff & Goldfarb Inc
City of registered office, country: Wilmington, United States of America (USA)

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:

17 Jun 2019

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 WpHG
New 0.01 % 0.00 % 0.01 % 7144678
Previous notification 9.03 % 0.00 % 9.03 % /

7. Details on total positions
a. Voting rights attached to shares (Sec. 33, 34 WpHG)

ISIN Absolute In %
  Direct
(Sec. 33 WpHG)
Indirect
(Sec. 34 WpHG)
Direct
(Sec. 33 WpHG)
Indirect
(Sec. 34 WpHG)
DE0005111702 0 431 0.00 % 0.01 %
Total 431 0.01 %

b.1. Instruments according to Sec. 38 (1) no. 1 WpHG

Type of instrument Expiration or maturity date Exercise or conversion period Voting rights absolute Voting rights in %
      0 0.00 %
    Total 0 0.00 %

b.2. Instruments according to Sec. 38 (1) no. 2 WpHG

Type of instrument Expiration or maturity date Exercise or conversion period Cash or physical settlement Voting rights absolute Voting rights in %
        0 0.00 %
      Total 0 0.00 %

8. Information in relation to the person subject to the notification obligation

X 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.).
  Full 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)
       

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

15 Dec 2020

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

zooplus AG
Dissemination of a Voting Rights Announcement transmitted by DGAP – a service of EQS Group AG.
The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

Notification of Major Holdings

1. Details of issuer

Name: zooplus AG
Street: Sonnenstraße 15
Postal code: 80331
City: München
Germany
Legal Entity Identifier (LEI): 549300VB13ZT2X88PU78

2. Reason for notification

X Acquisition/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

Natural person (first name, surname): Gregory Alexander
Date of birth: 18 Jun 1963

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:

01 Dec 2020

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 WpHG
New 4.84 % 0.00 % 4.84 % 7149178
Previous notification 5.69 % 0.00 % 5.69 % /

7. Details on total positions
a. Voting rights attached to shares (Sec. 33, 34 WpHG)

ISIN Absolute In %
  Direct
(Sec. 33 WpHG)
Indirect
(Sec. 34 WpHG)
Direct
(Sec. 33 WpHG)
Indirect
(Sec. 34 WpHG)
DE0005111702 0 345714 0.00 % 4.84 %
Total 345714 4.84 %

b.1. Instruments according to Sec. 38 (1) no. 1 WpHG

Type of instrument Expiration or maturity date Exercise or conversion period Voting rights absolute Voting rights in %
      0 0.00 %
    Total 0 0.00 %

b.2. Instruments according to Sec. 38 (1) no. 2 WpHG

Type of instrument Expiration or maturity date Exercise or conversion period Cash or physical settlement Voting rights absolute Voting rights in %
        0 0.00 %
      Total 0 0.00 %

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.).
X Full 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)
-Gregory Alexander % % %
-Conifer Management LLC 4.84 % % %

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

10 Dec 2020

Notification of Major Holdings

1. Details of issuer

Name:zooplus AG
Street:Sonnenstraße 15
Postal code:80331
City:München
Germany
Legal Entity Identifier (LEI):549300VB13ZT2X88PU78


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: The Capital Group Companies, Inc.
City of registered office, country: Los Angeles, California, United States of America (USA)


4. Names of shareholder(s)
holding directly 3% or more voting rights, if different from 3.

SMALLCAP World Fund, Inc.


5. Date on which threshold was crossed or reached:

09 Nov 2020


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 WpHG
New10.21 %0.00 %10.21 %7149178
Previous notification9.86 %0.00 %9.86 %/


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)
DE000511170207300850.00 %10.21 %
Total73008510.21 %


b.1. Instruments according to Sec. 38 (1) no. 1 WpHG

Type of instrumentExpiration or maturity dateExercise or conversion periodVoting rights absoluteVoting rights in %
   00.00 %
  Total00.00 %


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 %
    00.00 %
   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)
The Capital Group Companies, Inc.%%%
Capital Research and Management Company9.11 %%9.11 %
Capital Group International, Inc.%%%
Capital International, Inc.%%%


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 rightsProportion of instrumentsTotal of both
%%%


10. Other explanatory remarks:

 


Date

10 Nov 2020
Notification of Major Holdings

1. Details of issuer
Name:zooplus AG
Street:Sonnenstraße 15
Postal code:80331
City:München
Germany
Legal Entity Identifier (LEI):549300VB13ZT2X88PU78

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: The Capital Group Companies, Inc.
City of registered office, country: Los Angeles, California, United States of America (USA)

4. Names of shareholder(s)
holding directly 3% or more voting rights, if different from 3.
SMALLCAP World Fund, Inc.

5. Date on which threshold was crossed or reached:
14 Sep 2020

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 WpHG
New9.86 %0.00 %9.86 %7,149,178
Previous notification10.18 %0.00 %10.18 %/

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)
DE00051117020704,7800.00 %9.86 %
Total704,7809.86 %

b.1. Instruments according to Sec. 38 (1) no. 1 WpHG
Type of instrumentExpiration or maturity dateExercise or conversion periodVoting rights absoluteVoting rights in %
   00.00 %
  Total00.00 %

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 %
    00.00 %
   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)
The Capital Group Companies, Inc.%%%
Capital Research and Management Company9.21 %%9.21 %
Capital Group International, Inc.%%%
Capital International, Inc.%%%

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 rightsProportion of instrumentsTotal of both
%%%

10. Other explanatory remarks:
 

Date
17 Sep 2020

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

zooplus AG
29.07.2020 / 10:11
Dissemination of a Voting Rights Announcement transmitted by DGAP – a service of EQS Group AG.
The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

Notification of Major Holdings

1. Details of issuer
Name:zooplus AG
Street:Sonnenstraße 15
Postal code:80331
City:München
Germany
Legal Entity Identifier (LEI):549300VB13ZT2X88PU78

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: BESTINVER GESTIÓN, S.A.
City of registered office, country: Madrid, Spain

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:
21 Jul 2020

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 WpHG
New2.90 %0.00 %2.90 %7,149,178
Previous notification4.848 %0 %4.848 %/

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)
DE0005111702167,30540,3522.34 %0.56 %
Total207,6572.90 %

b.1. Instruments according to Sec. 38 (1) no. 1 WpHG
Type of instrumentExpiration or maturity dateExercise or conversion periodVoting rights absoluteVoting rights in %
   00.00 %
  Total00.00 %

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 %
    00.00 %
   Total00.00 %

8. Information in relation to the person subject to the notification obligation
XPerson 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.).
 Full 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)
    

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 rightsProportion of instrumentsTotal of both
%%%

10. Other explanatory remarks:
Bestinver Gestión S.A., SGIIC is a fund management company. It exercises the voting rights attached to the shares of the investment funds it manages (direct voting rights) and the shares property of the SICAV and pension funds it manages (indirect voting rights). Bestinver Gestión SGIIC is held by Bestinver S.A. and Acciona, S.A., but acts independently – Independance notification sent to Bafin-. 

Date
28 Jul 2020


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Publication of total number of voting rights

1. Details of issuer
zooplus AG
Sonnenstraße 15
80331 München
Germany

2. Type of capital measure
 Type of capital measureDate of status / date of effect
XConditional capital increase (Sec. 41 para. 2 WpHG)June 30, 2020
 Other capital measure (Sec. 41 para. 1 WpHG) 

3. New total number of voting rights:
7,149,178

On June 12, 2020, zooplus AG received the following notification from Herbert Smith Freehills LLP pursuant to Section 43 (1) German Securities Trading Act (Wertpapierhandelsgesetz, WpHG):

We represent the Capital Research and Management Company, 333 South Hope Street, Los Angeles, CA 90071, USA. In the name and on behalf of our client, the Capital Research and Management Company, we hereby notify you pursuant to Section 43 (1) WpHG:

  1. The Capital Research and Management Company is neither directly nor indirectly the owner of the shares which voting rights are attributable to it. Instead, these shares belong to one or more assets under management of Capital Research and Management Company or its subsidiaries. The Capital Research and Management Company is therefore not pursuing any strategic objectives with this investment.
  2. The Capital Research and Management Company does not intend to acquire further voting rights in zooplus AG on its own account or to obtain them in any other way within the next twelve months. Capital Research and Management Company cannot assess whether the assets under management of Capital Research and Management Company or its subsidiaries will acquire or otherwise obtain further voting rights in zooplus AG within the next twelve months. Any acquisition will depend on the prevailing market conditions and the investment objectives of the individual assets under management.
  3. The Capital Research and Management Company does not intend to influence the composition of the administrative, management and supervisory bodies of zooplus AG.
  4. The Capital Research and Management Company does not intend to make any significant changes to the capital structure of zooplus AG, particularly with regard to the ratio of equity and debt financing and the dividend policy.
  5. With regard to the origin of the funds used for the acquisition of the voting rights, the Capital Research and Management Company hereby announces that the voting rights of the Capital Research and Management Company were attributed to the Capital Research and Management Company in accordance with Section 34 (1) Sentence 1 No. 6 WpHG (partially in conjunction with Section 34 (1) Sentences 2 and 3 WpHG). Therefore, the Capital Research and Management Company did not finance the acquisition from its own funds or from external funds.
On June 12, 2020, zooplus AG received the following notification from Herbert Smith Freehills LLP pursuant to Section 43 (1) German Securities Trading Act (Wertpapierhandelsgesetz, WpHG):

We represent The Capital Group Companies, Inc., 333 South Hope Street, Los Angeles, CA 90071, USA. In the name and on behalf of our client, The Capital Group Companies, Inc., we hereby notify you pursuant to Section 43 (1) WpHG:
  1. The Capital Group Companies, Inc. is neither directly nor indirectly the owner of the shares which voting rights are attributable to it. Instead, these shares belong to one or more assets under management of subsidiaries of The Capital Group Companies, Inc. The Capital Group Companies, Inc. is therefore not pursuing any strategic objectives with this investment.
  2. The Capital Group Companies, Inc. does not intend to acquire further voting rights in zooplus AG on its own account or to obtain them in any other way within the next twelve months. The Capital Group Companies, Inc. cannot assess whether the assets under management of its subsidiaries will acquire or otherwise obtain further voting rights in zooplus AG within the next twelve months. Any acquisition will depend on the prevailing market conditions and the investment objectives of the individual assets under management.
  3. The Capital Group Companies, Inc. does not intend to influence the composition of the administrative, management and supervisory bodies of zooplus AG.
  4. The Capital Group Companies, Inc. does not intend to make any significant changes to the capital structure of zooplus AG, particularly with regard to the ratio of equity and debt financing and the dividend policy.
  5. With regard to the origin of the funds used for the acquisition of the voting rights, The Capital Group Companies, Inc. hereby announces in accordance with Section 43 (1) Sentence 4 WpHG that the voting rights of The Capital Group Companies, Inc. were attributed to The Capital Group Companies, Inc. in accordance with Section 34 (1) Sentence 1 No. 6 in conjunction with Section 34 (1) Sentences 2 and 3 WpHG. Therefore, The Capital Group Companies, Inc. did not finance the acquisition from its own funds or from external funds.
Notification of Major Holdings

1. Details of issuer
Name:zooplus AG
Street:Sonnenstraße 15
Postal code:80331
City:München
Germany
Legal Entity Identifier (LEI):549300VB13ZT2X88PU78

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: The Capital Group Companies, Inc.
City of registered office, country: Los Angeles, Kalifornien, United States of America (USA)

4. Names of shareholder(s)
holding directly 3% or more voting rights, if different from 3.
SMALLCAP World Fund, Inc.

5. Date on which threshold was crossed or reached:
05 Jun 2020

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 WpHG
New10.18 %0.00 %10.18 %7,148,688
Previous notification5.09 %0.14 %5.23 %/

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)
DE00051117020727,6590.00 %10.18 %
Total727,65910.18 %

b.1. Instruments according to Sec. 38 (1) no. 1 WpHG
Type of instrumentExpiration or maturity dateExercise or conversion periodVoting rights absoluteVoting rights in %
   00.00 %
  Total00.00 %

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 %
    00.00 %
   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)
The Capital Group Companies, Inc.%%%
Capital Research and Management Company9.94 %%9.94 %
Capital Group International, Inc.%%%
Capital International, Inc.%%%
%%%
The Capital Group Companies, Inc.%%%
Capital Bank & Trust Company%%%

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 rightsProportion of instrumentsTotal of both
%%%

10. Other explanatory remarks:
 

Date
10 Jun 2020
Notification of Major Holdings

1. Details of issuer
Name:zooplus AG
Street:Sonnenstraße 15
Postal code:80331
City:München
Germany
Legal Entity Identifier (LEI):549300VB13ZT2X88PU78

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: Luxunion S.A.
City of registered office, country: Leudelange, Luxembourg

4. Names of shareholder(s)
holding directly 3% or more voting rights, if different from 3.
Luxempart S.A.

5. Date on which threshold was crossed or reached:
08 May 2020

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 WpHG
New4.99 %0.00 %4.99 %7148688
Previous notification5.0038 %0.00 %5.0038 %/

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)
DE0005111702 357033%4.99 %
Total3570334.99 %

b.1. Instruments according to Sec. 38 (1) no. 1 WpHG
Type of instrumentExpiration or maturity dateExercise or conversion periodVoting rights absoluteVoting rights in %
    %
  Total %

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 %
     %
   Total %

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)
Luxunion S.A.%%%
Foyer Finance S.A.%%%
Luxempart S.A.4.99 %%%

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 rightsProportion of instrumentsTotal of both
%%%

10. Other explanatory remarks:
 

Date
13 May 2020
Notification of Major Holdings

1. Details of issuer
Name:zooplus AG
Street:Sonnenstraße 15
Postal code:80331
City:München
Germany
Legal Entity Identifier (LEI):549300VB13ZT2X88PU78

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: BESTINVER GESTION, S.A. SGIIC
City of registered office, country: Madrid, Spain

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:
07 May 2020

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 WpHG
New4.848 %0 %4.848 %7148688
Previous notification6.565 %0 %6.565 %/

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)
DE0005111702280788657593.928 %0.920 %
Total3465474.848 %

b.1. Instruments according to Sec. 38 (1) no. 1 WpHG
Type of instrumentExpiration or maturity dateExercise or conversion periodVoting rights absoluteVoting rights in %
    %
  Total %

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 %
     %
   Total %

8. Information in relation to the person subject to the notification obligation
XPerson 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.).
 Full 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)
    

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 rightsProportion of instrumentsTotal of both
%%%

10. Other explanatory remarks:
Bestinver Gestión S.A. SGIIC is a Spanish fund management company. As such, it exercises the voting rights attached to the shares property of the investment funds it manages and represents (direct voting rights) and the shares property of the SICAV – investment companies – it manages and represents (indirect voting rights). Additionally, Bestinver Gestión, S.A. SGIIC has been granted a power of attorney to exercise the voting rights attached to the shares under the property of the pension funds managed by Bestinver Pensiones EGFP, S.A. (indirect voting rights). 

Date
12 May 2020

Publication of total number of voting rights

1. Details of issuer

zooplus AG
Sonnenstraße 15
80331 München
Germany


2. Type of capital measure

 Type of capital measureDate of status / date of effect
XConditional capital increase (Sec. 41 para. 2 WpHG)30. April 2020
 Other capital measure (Sec. 41 para. 1 WpHG) 


3. New total number of voting rights:

7.148.688

zooplus AG

Dissemination of a Voting Rights Announcement transmitted by DGAP – a service of EQS Group AG.

Notification of Major Holdings

1. Details of issuer
Name:zooplus AG
Street:Sonnenstraße 15
Postal code:80331
City:München
Germany
Legal Entity Identifier (LEI):549300VB13ZT2X88PU78

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: Union Investment Privatfonds GmbH
City of registered office, country: Frankfurt/Main, Germany

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:
27 Apr 2020

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 WpHG
New5.62 %0.00 %5.62 %7146688
Previous notification3.18 %0.00 %3.18 %/

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)
DE0005111702 401920%5.62 %
Total4019205.62 %

b.1. Instruments according to Sec. 38 (1) no. 1 WpHG
Type of instrumentExpiration or maturity dateExercise or conversion periodVoting rights absoluteVoting rights in %
    %
  Total00.00 %

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 %
     %
   Total00.00 %

8. Information in relation to the person subject to the notification obligation
XPerson 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.).
 Full 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)
    

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 rightsProportion of instrumentsTotal of both
%%%

10. Other explanatory remarks:
 

Date
29 Apr 2020
Notification of Major Holdings

1. Details of issuer
Name:zooplus AG
Street:Sonnenstraße 15
Postal code:80331
City:München
Germany
Legal Entity Identifier (LEI):549300VB13ZT2X88PU78

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: Kapitalforeningen Investin Pro
City of registered office, country: Copenhagen , Denmark

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:
27 March 2020

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 WpHG
New5.18 %0 %5.18 %7,146,688
Previous notification3.2268 %0 %3.2268 %/

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)
DE0005111702369,93605.18 %0 %
Total369,9365.18 %

b.1. Instruments according to Sec. 38 (1) no. 1 WpHG
Type of instrumentExpiration or maturity dateExercise or conversion periodVoting rights absoluteVoting rights in %
    %
  Total %

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 %
     %
   Total %

8. Information in relation to the person subject to the notification obligation
XPerson 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.).
 Full 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)
    

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 rightsProportion of instrumentsTotal of both
%%%

10. Other explanatory remarks:
 

Date
31 March 2020
Notification of Major Holdings

1. Details of issuer
Name:zooplus AG
Street:Sonnenstraße 15
Postal code:80331
City:München
Germany
Legal Entity Identifier (LEI):549300VB13ZT2X88PU78

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: Union Investment Privatfonds GmbH
City of registered office, country: Frankfurt am Main, Germany

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:
25 March 2020

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 WpHG
New3.18 %0.00 %3.18 %7146688
Previous notificationn/a %n/a %n/a %/

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)
DE0005111702 227127%3.18 %
Total2271273.18 %

b.1. Instruments according to Sec. 38 (1) no. 1 WpHG
Type of instrumentExpiration or maturity dateExercise or conversion periodVoting rights absoluteVoting rights in %
    %
  Total00.00 %

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 %
     %
   Total00.00 %

8. Information in relation to the person subject to the notification obligation
XPerson 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.).
 Full 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)
    

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 rightsProportion of instrumentsTotal of both
%%%

10. Other explanatory remarks:
 

Date
26 March 2020

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

zooplus AG
27.02.2020 / 16:27
Dissemination of a Voting Rights Announcement transmitted by DGAP – a service of EQS Group AG.
The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

Notification of Major Holdings

1. Details of issuer
Name: zooplus AG
Street: Sonnenstraße 15
Postal code: 80331
City: München
Germany
Legal Entity Identifier (LEI): 549300VB13ZT2X88PU78

2. Reason for notification
X Acquisition/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
Natural person (first name, surname): Ross Turner
Date of birth: 28 Aug 1977

4. Names of shareholder(s)
holding directly 3% or more voting rights, if different from 3.
Pelham Long/Short Small Cap Master Fund Ltd

5. Date on which threshold was crossed or reached:
25 Feb 2020

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 WpHG
New 5.02 % 0 % 5.02 % 7146688
Previous notification 4.13 % 0 % 4.13 % /

7. Details on total positions
a. Voting rights attached to shares (Sec. 33, 34 WpHG)
ISIN Absolute In %
  Direct
(Sec. 33 WpHG)
Indirect
(Sec. 34 WpHG)
Direct
(Sec. 33 WpHG)
Indirect
(Sec. 34 WpHG)
DE0005111702   358790 % 5.02 %
Total 358790 5.02 %

b.1. Instruments according to Sec. 38 (1) no. 1 WpHG
Type of instrument Expiration or maturity date Exercise or conversion period Voting rights absolute Voting rights in %
        %
    Total   %

b.2. Instruments according to Sec. 38 (1) no. 2 WpHG
Type of instrument Expiration or maturity date Exercise or conversion period Cash or physical settlement Voting rights absolute Voting rights in %
          %
      Total   %

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.).
X Full 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)
Ross Turner % % %
Pelham Capital Ltd 5.02 % % 5.02 %
       
Ross Turner % % %
Pelham Capital Management Ltd 5.02 % % 5.02 %

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
26 Feb 2020


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

zooplus AG
27.02.2020 / 16:23
Dissemination of a Voting Rights Announcement transmitted by DGAP – a service of EQS Group AG.
The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

Notification of Major Holdings

1. Details of issuer
Name: zooplus AG
Street: Sonnenstraße 15
Postal code: 80331
City: München
Germany
Legal Entity Identifier (LEI): 549300VB13ZT2X88PU78

2. Reason for notification
X Acquisition/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: Pelham Long / Short Small Cap Fund Ltd
City of registered office, country: Hamilton, Bermuda

4. Names of shareholder(s)
holding directly 3% or more voting rights, if different from 3.
Pelham Long/Short Small Cap Master Fund Ltd

5. Date on which threshold was crossed or reached:
25 Feb 2020

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 WpHG
New 5.02 % 0 % 5.02 % 7146688
Previous notification 4.13 % 0 % 4.13 % /

7. Details on total positions
a. Voting rights attached to shares (Sec. 33, 34 WpHG)
ISIN Absolute In %
  Direct
(Sec. 33 WpHG)
Indirect
(Sec. 34 WpHG)
Direct
(Sec. 33 WpHG)
Indirect
(Sec. 34 WpHG)
DE0005111702   358790 % 5.02 %
Total 358790 5.02 %

b.1. Instruments according to Sec. 38 (1) no. 1 WpHG
Type of instrument Expiration or maturity date Exercise or conversion period Voting rights absolute Voting rights in %
        %
    Total   %

b.2. Instruments according to Sec. 38 (1) no. 2 WpHG
Type of instrument Expiration or maturity date Exercise or conversion period Cash or physical settlement Voting rights absolute Voting rights in %
          %
      Total   %

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.).
X Full 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)
Pelham Long / Short Small Cap Fund Ltd % % %
Pelham Long / Short Small Cap Master Fund Ltd 5.02 % % 5.02 %

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
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January 17, 2020

Notification of Major Holdings

1. Details of issuer

Name: zooplus AG
Street: Sonnenstraße 15
Postal code: 80331
City: München
Germany
Legal Entity Identifier (LEI): 549300VB13ZT2X88PU78


2. Reason for notification

X Acquisition/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: Baillie Gifford & Co
City of registered office, country: Edinburgh, United Kingdom


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:

15 Jan 2020


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 WpHG
New 2.83 % 0.00 % 2.83 % 7146688
Previous notification 3.03 % 0.00 % 3.03 % /


7. Details on total positions
a. Voting rights attached to shares (Sec. 33, 34 WpHG)

ISIN Absolute In %
  Direct
(Sec. 33 WpHG)
Indirect
(Sec. 34 WpHG)
Direct
(Sec. 33 WpHG)
Indirect
(Sec. 34 WpHG)
DE0005111702   202157 % 2.83 %
Total 202157 2.83 %


b.1. Instruments according to Sec. 38 (1) no. 1 WpHG

Type of instrument Expiration or maturity date Exercise or conversion period Voting rights absolute Voting rights in %
        %
    Total   %


b.2. Instruments according to Sec. 38 (1) no. 2 WpHG

Type of instrument Expiration or maturity date Exercise or conversion period Cash or physical settlement Voting rights absolute Voting rights in %
          %
      Total   %


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.).
X Full 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)
Baillie Gifford & Co % % %
Baillie Gifford Overseas Limited % % %


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

17 Jan 2020