Brookfield Confirms It Held Exploratory Discussions With Certain Reference Shareholders Of Co In Relation To A Potential Joint Offer For Grifols' Shares To Delist Them

In relation to certain rumors appearing in the media about a potential transaction involving Grifols, S.A. ("Grifols" or the "Company"), Brookfield confirms that it has held exploratory conversations with certain key shareholders of the Company regarding a potential joint offer for the shares of Grifols to delist them from the Spanish stock exchanges and NASDAQ. Brookfield and various entities that hold the shares of these key shareholders (i.e., Scranton Enterprises B.V., Deria S.L., Ponder Trade S.L., and Ralledor Holding Spain, S.L. – the "Key Shareholders") have signed an exclusivity agreement to continue evaluating the potential transaction. On July 7, the Key Shareholders and Brookfield requested the Company's Board of Directors access certain information to conduct, as usual, a due diligence exercise.

At this time, there is no agreement or decision regarding the potential transaction or its possible terms or conditions. There is no guarantee that Brookfield or the Key Shareholders will make an offer for the shares of Grifols. Any updates will be communicated to the market in accordance with applicable regulations.