Notice is hereby given that the merger by absorption of Optima S.p.A. Società di Intermediazione Mobiliare (“Optima SIM”) into Banca Cesare Ponti S.p.A. (“Banca Cesare Ponti”) became effective on 13 November 2023, with Banca Cesare Ponti consequently taking over all of Optima SIM’s legal relationships, assets and liabilities. The merger has been effective for accounting and tax purposes as of 1 October 2023.