Fuchs SE Preference Shares

Fuchs SE Preference Shares represent a class of non-voting equity securities issued by Fuchs SE, the world's largest independent manufacturer of lubricants and specialty products. Headquartered in Mannheim, Germany, and founded in 1931 as a family-owned business, Fuchs SE produces a broad portfolio including automotive lubricants like engine oils and transmission fluids, industrial lubricants such as cooling agents and greases, and innovative biodegradable Planto products. These shares were initially introduced in 1985 during the company's public listing on German stock exchanges to fund global expansion while preserving the Fuchs family's majority voting control through ordinary shares. Preference Shares have been a constituent of the MDAX index since 2008, reflecting their liquidity and market presence. They play a key role in the company's capital structure, enabling access to public markets without diluting family influence, and underscore Fuchs SE's position as a leader in sustainable lubrication solutions serving over 50 countries and diverse industries from manufacturing to e-mobility.