Deutsche Lufthansa AG: Release according to Article 40 (1) of the WpHG (the German Securities Trading Act) with the objective of Europe-wide distribution

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Deutsche Lufthansa (DLAKY) reported a change in major shareholdings under Article 40 (1) WpHG.

Investor Klaus-Michael Kühne, via Kühne Aviation, increased indirect voting rights from 15.01% to 20.000010089363% (239,856,700 voting rights) as of 8 May 2026, with no additional instruments involved.

Positive

• Major shareholder stake increased from 15.01% to about 20.00%
• 239,856,700 voting rights now held indirectly via Kühne Aviation GmbH
• No derivative instruments reported; 0% voting rights via instruments

Negative

• None.

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Deutsche Lufthansa AG: Release according to Article 40 (1) of the WpHG (the German Securities Trading Act) with the objective of Europe-wide distribution

11. May 2026 / 14:16 CET/CEST, transmitted by GlobeNewswire.

The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.

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Notification of Major Holdings

1. Details of issuer

Name	Deutsche Lufthansa AG
Street address	Venloer Straße 151 - 153
Postal code	50672
City	Cologne
LEI	529900PH63HYJ86ASW55

2. Reason for notification

Acquisition/disposal of shares with voting rights

3. Details of person subject to the notification obligation

Natural Person

Name	Birth date
Klaus-Michael Kühne	02.06.1937

4. Name(s) of shareholder(s) holding directly 3% or more voting rights, if different from details of person subject to the notification obligation

Name
Kühne Aviation GmbH

5. Date on which threshold was crossed or reached

08.05.2026

6. Total positions

	% of voting rights attached to shares (total of details on total positions 7.a.)	% of voting rights through instruments (total of details on total positions 7.b.1. + 7.b.2.)	Total of both in % (details on total positions 7.a. + 7.b.)	Total number of voting rights pursuant to Sec. 41 WpHG
New	20.000010089363%	0.00%	20.000010089363%	1,199,282,895
Previous notification	15.01%	0%	15.01%	-

7. Details on total positions

a. Voting rights attached to shares (Sec. 33, 34 WpHG)

ISIN	Absolute		In %
	Direct (Sec. 33 WpHG)	Indirect (Sec. 34 WpHG)	Direct (Sec. 33 WpHG)	Indirect (Sec. 34 WpHG)
DE0008232125	0	239,856,700	0.00%	20.00%
Total	239,856,700		20.000010089363%

b.1. Instruments according to Sec. 38 (1) no. 1 WpHG

Type of instrument	Expiration or maturity date	Exercise or conversion period	Voting rights absolute	Voting rights in %
			0	0.00%
	Voting rights absolute		Voting rights in %
Total	0		0.00%

b.2. Instruments according to Sec. 38 (1) no. 2 WpHG

Type of instrument	Expiration or maturity date	Exercise or conversion period	Cash or physical settlement	Voting rights absolute	Voting rights in %
				0	0.00%
		Voting rights absolute		Voting rights in %
Total		0		0.00%

8. Information in relation to the person subject to the notification obligation

	Person subject to the notification obligation is not controlled nor does it control any other undertaking(s) holding directly or indirectly an interest in the (underlying) issuer
X	Full chain of controlled undertakings starting with the ultimate controlling natural person or legal entity

Name	% of voting rights (if at least 3% or more)	% of voting rights through instruments (if at least 5% or more)	Total of both (if at least 5% or more)
Klaus-Michael Kühne
Kühne Holding AG
Kühne Aviation GmbH	20.00%		20.00%

9. In case of proxy voting according to Sec. 34 (3) WpHG

Date of general meeting

Total positions (6.) after general meeting:

% of voting rights attached to shares	% of voting rights through instruments	Total of both

10. Other useful information

Date

11.05.2026

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Language	English
Company	Deutsche Lufthansa AG
	Venloer Straße 151-153.
	50672 Koeln
	Germany
Internet	https://www.lufthansagroup.com/investor-relations

FAQ

What major shareholding change did Deutsche Lufthansa (DLAKY) announce on 11 May 2026?

Deutsche Lufthansa announced that Klaus-Michael Kühne’s indirect voting stake rose to about 20%. According to Deutsche Lufthansa, Kühne Aviation now holds 239,856,700 voting rights, up from a previously notified 15.01% position, with no voting-rights instruments reported.

To what percentage did Klaus-Michael Kühne increase his voting rights in Deutsche Lufthansa (DLAKY)?

Klaus-Michael Kühne increased his indirect voting rights in Deutsche Lufthansa to about 20.000010089363%. According to Deutsche Lufthansa, this represents 239,856,700 voting rights held via Kühne Aviation GmbH, compared with a previously disclosed 15.01% holding.

When was the 20% voting rights threshold in Deutsche Lufthansa (DLAKY) reached by Klaus-Michael Kühne?

The 20% voting rights threshold was reached on 8 May 2026. According to Deutsche Lufthansa, this threshold crossing triggered a WpHG major holdings notification, reflecting Kühne’s increased indirect stake via Kühne Aviation GmbH in the airline.

Does Klaus-Michael Kühne use any financial instruments for his Deutsche Lufthansa (DLAKY) stake?

No, the reported stake is held entirely as voting rights attached to shares, with 0% via instruments. According to Deutsche Lufthansa, sections 7.b.1 and 7.b.2 list zero voting rights from WpHG Section 38 financial instruments.

How many voting rights in Deutsche Lufthansa (DLAKY) does Kühne Aviation GmbH control?

Kühne Aviation GmbH controls 239,856,700 voting rights in Deutsche Lufthansa. According to Deutsche Lufthansa, this corresponds to about 20.00% of voting rights attached to shares and results in a total position of 20.000010089363% under WpHG rules.

What is the control chain for Klaus-Michael Kühne’s stake in Deutsche Lufthansa (DLAKY)?

The control chain runs from Klaus-Michael Kühne to Kühne Holding AG and then to Kühne Aviation GmbH. According to Deutsche Lufthansa, Kühne Aviation GmbH is the shareholder directly holding around 20.00% of the voting rights.