Statement re Possible Offer

NOT FOR RELEASE, PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, IN, INTO OR FROM ANY JURISDICTION WHERE TO DO SO WOULD CONSTITUTE A VIOLATION OF THE RELEVANT LAWS OR REGULATIONS OF SUCH JURISDICTION.

THIS IS AN ANNOUNCEMENT FALLING UNDER RULE 2.8 OF THE CITY CODE ON TAKEOVERS AND MERGERS (THE "CODE").

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE.

11 June 2025

ICG Europe Fund IX GP S.a.r.l.[1]

Statement regarding GlobalData plc ("GlobalData")

Further to the announcements made by GlobalData on 30 April 2025, 28 May 2025 and 11 June 2025 regarding a possible offer for GlobalData, ICG Europe Fund IX GP S.a.r.l. on behalf of ICG Europe Fund IX SCSP1 ("ICG") confirms that it does not intend to make an offer for GlobalData.

This is a statement to which Rule 2.8 of the Code applies. Accordingly, ICG and any person(s) acting in concert with it will, except with the consent of the Panel on Takeovers and Mergers (the "Panel"), be bound by the restrictions set out in Rule 2.8 of the Code.

For the purposes of Rule 2.8 of the Code, ICG (and any person(s) acting in concert with it) reserves the right to set aside the restrictions in Rule 2.8 of the Code in any of the following circumstances: (i) with the agreement of the board of directors of GlobalData; (ii) following the announcement by or on behalf of a third party of a firm intention to make an offer for GlobalData; (iii) if GlobalData announces a Rule 9 waiver proposal (as described in Note 1 of the Notes on Dispensations from Rule 9 of the Code) or a reverse takeover (as defined in the Code); or (iv) if there has been a material change of circumstances (as determined by the Panel).

Enquiries:

ICG

Clare Glynn +44 (0)20 3545 1395

Important notices

This announcement is not intended to, and does not, constitute or form part of any offer, invitation or solicitation of any offer to purchase, otherwise acquire, subscribe for, sell or otherwise dispose of, any securities or the solicitation of any vote or approval in any jurisdiction, whether pursuant to this announcement or otherwise.

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