Revocation of the admission of ZhongDe Waste Technology AG shares to trading on the regulated market (General Standard)

Disclosure of an inside information acc. to Article 17 MAR of the Regulation (EU) No 596/2014

Frankfurt am Main, 24 February 2026 – The management of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange informed the management board of ZhongDe Waste Technology AG, Frankfurt am Main, ("Company") of its decision to revoke the admission of the Company's bearer shares to trading on the regulated market (General Standard) with effect from the end of 23 March 2026 pursuant to Section 39 (1) of the Stock Exchange Act (BörsG) in conjunction with Section 47 of the Stock Exchange Regulations (BörsO). The Frankfurt Stock Exchange stated that the reason for revoking the admission to trading is that the obligations arising from the admission were not fulfilled.

Acting in the best interests of its shareholders, the Company has decided to appeal the ruling of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. In the meantime, the Company will continue to cooperate fully with the auditors to ensure all pending financial reports are released within this year.

Covestro AG: Chief Executive Officer Dr Markus Steilemann will not extend his contract beyond May 31, 2028

Disclosure of an inside information acc. to Article 17 MAR of the Regulation (EU) No 596/2014

The Chief Executive Officer of Covestro AG, Dr Markus Steilemann, today informed the Chairman of the Supervisory Board of the Company that he will not be available for a further term of office upon the expiry of his current term, which runs until May 31, 2028.

The Supervisory Board of Covestro AG will initiate an orderly succession process for the position of Chief Executive Officer in due course.

Dr Markus Steilemann will ensure a smooth transition of his responsibilities to his successor.