Mechelen, Belgium; October 8, 2026, 22.01 CET; regulated information – Lakefront Biotherapeutics NV (Euronext & NASDAQ: LKFT) received a transparency notification from Bank of America.

Pursuant to Belgian transparency legislation1, Lakefront received a transparency notification, from Bank of America Corporation on October 6, 2026. The notification indicates that Bank of America Corporation, as controlling entity, crossed below the threshold of 10% of Lakefront’s voting rights on October 2, 2026, following a disposal of Lakefront voting rights and equivalent financial instruments.

On October 2, 2026, Bank of America Corporation (taking into account the holding of its affiliates) owned 254,604 voting rights and 5,371,394 equivalent financial instruments, representing together 8.54% of Lakefront’s currently outstanding 65,897,071 shares.

Summary of the transaction:

Date on which the threshold was crossedDate of notificationDirect voting rights after the transactionEquivalent financial instruments after the transactionTotal (%)
voting rights
October 2, 2026October 6, 20260.39%8.15%8.54%

Content of the notification from Bank of America Corporation:
The notification dated October 6, 2026, contains the following information:
•        Date of notification: October 6, 2026
•        Date on which the threshold is crossed: October 2, 2026
•        Threshold of voting rights crossed (in %): 10%
•        Notification by: Bank of America Corporation
•        Denominator: 65,897,071
•        Reason for the notification: Acquisition or disposal of voting securities or voting rights
•        Notified details:

A) Voting RightsPrevious notificationAfter the transaction
 # of voting rights# of voting rights% of voting rights
Holder of voting rights Linked to securitiesNot linked to securitiesLinked to securitiesNot linked to securities
Bank of America Corporation00 0.00% 
Bank of America, National Association10,70113,099 0.02% 
Merrill Lynch International00 0.00% 
BofA Securities, Inc.1,407,905240,920 0.37% 
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith
Incorporated
462462 0.00% 
U.S. Trust Company of Delaware76123 0.00% 
Subtotal1,419,144254,604 0.39% 
 TOTAL254,60400.39%0.00%



B) Equivalent financial instruments
After the transaction
Holder of equivalent financial instrumentsType of financial instrumentExpiration dateExercise period or date# of voting rights that may be acquired if the instrument is exercised% of voting rightsSettlement
Merrill Lynch InternationalRight to Recall  369,6290.56%physical
Merrill Lynch InternationalRights of Use  7,0600.01%physical
BofA Securities, Inc.Rights of Use  4,821,7517.32%physical
BofA Securities, Inc.Right to Recall  39,1430.06%physical
Bank of America, National AssociationSwaps15/10/2027 2,0130.00%cash
Bank of America, National AssociationSwaps15/06/2027 13,4430.02%cash
Bank of America, National AssociationSwaps31/07/2028 3,3270.01%cash
Merrill Lynch InternationalSwaps15/01/2027 11,8120.02%cash
Merrill Lynch InternationalSwaps30/04/2027 85,5490.13%cash
Merrill Lynch InternationalSwaps15/06/2027 13,4430.02%cash
Merrill Lynch InternationalSwaps01/11/2027 5570.00%cash
Merrill Lynch InternationalSwaps10/11/2027 3,1100.00%cash
BofA Securities, Inc.Swaps01/11/2027 5570.00%cash
 TOTAL  5,371,3948.15% 


TOTAL (A&B)# of voting rights% of voting rights
 5,625,9988.54%

The chain of control has been described at the end of the notification (section 11) and can be found here.

About Lakefront® Biotherapeutics
Lakefront Biotherapeutics is a biotechnology company dedicated to building a differentiated pipeline of medicines for patients with serious diseases in areas of high unmet need. The Company has established a clinical‑stage portfolio in immunology and inflammation, anchored by gamgertamig, a potential first‑in‑class and best-in-class BCMAxCD3 T‑cell engager for autoimmune diseases. Backed by deep deal‑making expertise, operational flexibility, and a strong capital position, Lakefront identifies, acquires, and advances high‑quality assets with clear potential to deliver meaningful patient impact and long‑term shareholder value. For more information, visit https://www.lakefrontbio.com or follow us on LinkedIn or X.

For further information, contact Lakefront Biotherapeutics:
Investor Relations

Sherri Spear
+1 412 522 6418
sherri.spear@lakefrontbio.com

Richie Livingston
+1 312 636 7072
richie.livingston@lakefrontbio.com

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1 Belgian Act of 2 May 2007 on the disclosure of major shareholdings in issuers whose shares are admitted to trading on a regulated market and regarding miscellaneous provisions, as amended from time to time.