Statement re media speculation

The Board of GlobalData (the "Board") notes the recent media speculation and confirms that it has received preliminary, conditional proposals from each of (i) funds managed and/or advised by ICG Europe Fund IX GP S.a.r.l. on behalf of ICG Europe Fund IX SCSP ("ICG"); and (ii) Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. Partners LLP, in its capacity as subadvisor to Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P., acting as an advisor to its affiliated investment funds and separately managed accounts ("KKR"), regarding a possible cash offer for the entire issued and to be issued share capital of GlobalData, with an option for GlobalData shareholders to elect for an unlisted equity alternative (the "Proposals").

The Board is in preliminary discussions with each of ICG and KKR.

There can be no certainty that any firm offer for GlobalData will be made by either ICG and KKR, nor as to the terms on which any offer might be made.

In accordance with Rule 2.6(a) of the Code, ICG and KKR are each required, by not later than 5.00 p.m. (London time) on 28 May 2025, to either announce a firm intention to make an offer for the Company in accordance with Rule 2.7 of the Code or announce that they do not intend to make an offer, in which case the announcement will be treated as a statement to which Rule 2.8 of the Code applies. This deadline can be extended with the consent of the Panel on Takeovers and Mergers in accordance with Rule 2.6(c) of the Code.

A further announcement will be made if and when appropriate.

This statement is being made by GlobalData without the prior agreement or approval of ICG and KKR.

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