PRESS RELEASE – JANUARY 1 1 , 202 2

Wendel confirms its inclusion in the DJSI World and Europe and rises in the CDP

DJSI

For the third year in a row, Wendel has been included in the Dow Jones Sustainability (DJSI) World and Europe indices, making it one of the top 10% of companies in terms of sustainability in the Diversified Financials category.

With a score of 72/100 in its category, Wendel is well above the average for its sector (22/100).

Following this assessment, Wendel remains the only French company in the Diversified Financials sector to be included in both the DJSI Europe and World indices. Out of more than 500 companies evaluated in its sector, only 16 are included in the DJSI World and 10 in the DJSI Europe.

Through the review of the Corporate Sustainability Assessment questionnaire, S&P Global assesses the ESG (Environment, Social, Governance) performance of listed companies in different industries since 1999. The top 10% of companies with the best performance in terms of sustainability, according to criteria defined for each industry, are included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices.

CDP

Wendel's efforts to mitigate climate change have also been recognized by the CDP this year, with a B rating, compared with a B- at the end of 2021. Wendel is now above the average for its Financial Services sector (B-), and above the world average for all sectors combined (C).

The CDP's annual environmental publication and rating process is widely recognized as the benchmark for corporate environmental transparency. In 2022, 680 investors representing more than \$130 trillion in assets asked companies to provide data on environmental impacts, risks, and opportunities through CDP. 18,700 companies chose to report.

Laurent Mignon, Group CEO of Wendel, said: "Three years ago, Wendel launched its ESG strategy. Today, we are proud to have become a company recognized for its extra-financial performance, with solid and consistent ratings that reflect the policies implemented within Wendel companies. We are also aware of the progress we must collectively make, notably in the fight against climate change."

To learn more about Wendel's ESG strategy, visit our website www.wendelgroup.com.

Agenda

March 17th, 2023

2022 Full Year Results — Publication of NAV as of December 31, 2022 (pre-market release)

April 28th, 2023

Q1 2023 Trading update — Publication of NAV as of March 31, 2023 (pre-market release)

June 15th, 2023

Annual General Meeting

July 28th, 2023

H1 2023 results — Publication of NAV as of June 30, 2023, and condensed Half-Year consolidated financial statements (pre-market release).

October 27th, 2023

Q3 2023 Trading update — Publication of NAV as of September 30, 2023 (pre-market release).

December 7th, 2023

2023 Investor Day.

About Wendel

Wendel is one of Europe's leading listed investment firms. The Group invests in Europe and North America in companies which are leaders in their field, such as Bureau Veritas, ACAMS, Constantia Flexibles, Crisis Prevention Institute, IHS Towers, Stahl and Tarkett. Wendel often plays an active role as a controlling or significant shareholder in its portfolio companies. Wendel seeks to implement long-term development strategies, which involve boosting growth and margins of companies so as to enhance their leading market positions. With Wendel Growth (formerly known as Wendel Lab), Wendel also invests via funds or directly in innovative, high-growth companies.

Wendel is listed on Eurolist by Euronext Paris.

Standard & Poor's ratings: Long-term: BBB, stable outlook—Short-term: A-2 since January 25, 2019

Moody's ratings: Long-term: Baa2, stable outlook since September 5, 2018

Wendel is the Founding Sponsor of Centre Pompidou-Metz. In recognition of its long-term patronage of the arts, Wendel received the distinction of "Grand Mécène de la Culture" in 2012.

For more information: wendelgroup.com Follow us on Twitter @WendelGroup

Press contacts Analyst and investor contacts

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