Symrise AG Announces Inaugural Share Buy-back Program

EQS-News: Symrise AG / Key word(s): Share Buyback Symrise AG Announces Inaugural Share Buy-back Program 12.01.2026 / 20:31 CET/CEST The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. Press release — Holzminden, 12 January 2026

Symrise AG Announces Inaugural Share Buy-back Program Supervisory Board authorizes repurchase of shares up to EUR 400 million  The program will be active between 1 February and 31 October, 2026

In light of strong free cash flow and expected proceeds from portfolio actions, the Executive and Supervisory Boards have resolved to authorize a share buyback program of up to EUR 400 million. The program will be active between 1 February and 31 October, 2026. The objective of the share buy-back program is to redeem shares with a corresponding reduction of the registered share capital.

Jean‑Yves Parisot, CEO of Symrise AG, commented: “Today’s announcement to initiate our first-ever share buyback is a decisive step to unlock shareholder value and demonstrates confidence in our future as we execute the ONE Symrise Strategy enabled by our ONE SYM Transformation. With a robust balance sheet, strong free cash flow, and increasing financial flexibility from our proactive portfolio measures, we are in an excellent position to invest in our strategic priorities and return excess capital to our shareholders.

At today’s valuation, Symrise shares represent a highly attractive, low‑risk reinvestment opportunity for the Company. This buyback is expected to be supportive of our long‑term leverage ambitions.

Our business fundamentals remain strong, our portfolio is resilient, and our talented team is empowered to outperform markets. We are confident in our ability to generate sustainable, high‑quality earnings and create meaningful long‑term value for all stakeholders. This program reflects our conviction in Symrise and reinforces our commitment to disciplined, value‑accretive capital deployment.”