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12/18/2020 SGS Ends Share Buyback Program | SGS

SGS ENDS SHARE BUYBACK PROGRAM December 18, 2020

SGS SA announces the end of its share buyback program. The buyback program started on February 17, 2020 and ended on December 17, 2020.

70,700 registered shares were repurchased on a second trading line on SIX Swiss Exchange, for a total amount of CHF 169.3 million (equivalent to 0.93% of the current share capital of SGS SA), at an average purchase price of CHF 2,394.62 per share.

SGS SA intends to request shareholders to approve the cancellation of the 70,700 registered shares purchased on the second trading line at its 2021 Annual General Meeting.

For further information, please contact:

Investors: Toby Reeks Investor Relations t: +41 79 641 83 02

Media: Daniel Rufenacht Corporate Communications and Sustainability t: +41 78 656 94 59

www.sgs.com

About SGS SGS is the world's leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 89,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.

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