hep global GmbH invites the bondholders of the Green Bond 2021/2026 (DE000A3H3JV5) to a voting without a meeting regarding an extension of the bond’s term under modified conditions

Güglingen, 24 March 2026 –The management of hep global GmbH (“Company”) has decided today to invite the bondholders of the Green Bond 2021/2026 (ISIN: DE000A3H3JV5) (“Green Bond 2021/2026”) to a voting without a meeting during the period from 7 April 2026 to 9 April 2026.

The Company is currently in negotiations with potential lenders regarding the refinancing of its existing liabilities, including the Green Bond 2021/2026. hep global has already identified a potential investor in the U.S. and has entered into final negotiations to secure future financing for its U.S. business. However, the comprehensive financing solution sought to date has not yet been finalized. The Green Bond 2021/2026 is due for repayment on 18 May 2026. In order to allow sufficient time for the ongoing negotiations with potential lenders and to find the overall financing solution, the Company has decided, as a precautionary measure, to request the bondholders of the Green Bond 2021/2026 to resolve, by way of a voting without a meeting, to extend the term of the Green Bond 2021/2026 under modified conditions.

The subject matter of the voting without a meeting will essentially be as follows:

1. Extension of the term of the Green Bond 2021/2026 by 18 months until 18 November 2027 (exclusive) (Section 3(d), first sentence of the bond terms and conditions);
2. Amendment of Section 4(b) of the bond terms and conditions regarding early redemption at the issuer’s discretion.

The restructuring of the Green Bond 2021/2026 proposed via the voting without a meeting is part of the ongoing strategic efforts to refinance the company as a whole, through which hep global GmbH aims to strengthen its capital structure, increase financial flexibility, and create the conditions for further growth. If the refinancing discussions are successfully concluded, this should also create the necessary foundation for the repayment of the Green Bond 2021/2026 and ensure the implementation of the company’s strategy. Should the ongoing financing discussions, contrary to current expectations, not result in a refinancing solution before the repayment date, the issuer’s solvency is to be secured through the bondholders’ approval of an extension of the term of the Green Bond 2021/2026, providing up to an additional 18 months to implement the refinancing solution or find an alternative solution. The positive operational development forecast for the fiscal year 2026, as outlined in the press release dated 23 January 2026, is also expected to contribute to this. The invitation to vote, including the agenda and background information on the proposed resolution, is expected to be published in the German Federal Gazette (“Bundesanzeiger”) on 24 March 2026 and will be available from that date on the website of hep global GmbH, along with the necessary forms and other documents, at https://hepsolar.com/green-bond-2021-2026/.

Notifying Person:
Thomas Tschirf (CFO)
hep global GmbH

Press contact:
Evelyn Kilinc
Römerstraße 3
74363 Güglingen
Phone: +49 7135 93446-759
Email: presse@hep.global
www.hepsolar.com

Investor contact:
Thomas Tschirf
Römerstraße 3
74363 Güglingen
Phone: +49 7135 93446-0
Email: greenbond@hep.global
www.hepsolar.com

Financial press contact:
Frank Ostermair, Linh Chung
IR4value GmbH
Karl-Hromadnik-Str. 14
81241 München
Phone: +49 211 178047-20
Email: linh.chung@ir4value.de
www.ir4value.de

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