Nikon SLM Solutions AG (formerly "SLM Solutions Group AG" and in the following, the "Company") was informed on September 1, 2023, that the resolution to transfer the shares of the minority shareholders to Nikon AM. AG as the main shareholder 3 has been registered, and thus became effective today. Concurrently, the merger of the Company with Nikon AM. AG (in the future operating under "Nikon SLM Solutions AG"), has been registered and thus also became effective today.