Executive Chairman's Group Exits 5%+ Stake, Reducing Influence

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Executive Chairman Sir Martin E. Franklin and his affiliated group have reduced their beneficial ownership in Element Solutions Inc below the 5% threshold, filing an exit Schedule 13D/A concurrent with his board retirement.

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• Group Exits 5% Ownership

  The reporting group, led by Sir Martin E. Franklin, has formally ceased to be a beneficial owner of more than 5% of Element Solutions Inc's common stock, triggering an "exit filing."

• Proxy Agreement Terminated

  A proxy agreement granting Sir Martin E. Franklin voting power over 1,353,995 shares held by Tasburgh, LLC was terminated, contributing to the reduction in his reported beneficial ownership.

• Coincides with Executive Retirement

  This reduction in beneficial ownership occurs on the same day as the company's announcement that Sir Martin E. Franklin will retire from the Board as Executive Chairman.

• Reduced Insider Influence

  The collective stake of Sir Martin E. Franklin and his associated entities now represents 4.6% of outstanding shares, indicating a significant decrease in their direct influence and oversight.

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This Schedule 13D/A marks a significant shift in Element Solutions Inc's ownership structure, as the group led by Executive Chairman Sir Martin E. Franklin has ceased to be a beneficial owner of more than 5% of the company's common stock. This "exit filing" coincides with Sir Martin E. Franklin's retirement from the Board, as announced in a separate 8-K filing today. The termination of a proxy agreement with Tasburgh, LLC, which previously granted Franklin voting power over 1.35 million shares, was a key factor in this reduction. This event signals a notable decrease in the influence and direct oversight of a long-standing, significant insider and his associated entities.