Edenred statement

Communiqué de presse

March 26, 2026

Edenred statement

Edenred was informed yesterday by the Italian Competition Authority (Autorità Garante della Concorrenza del Mercato) that, following a complaint filed by certain players in the retail sector, an investigation procedure has been opened against Edenred Italia S.r.l. for alleged abuse of a dominant position in the meal voucher market in Italy.

Edenred cannot comment on this investigation while it is ongoing and is obviously at the disposal of the Italian Competition Authority to provide all necessary explanations to ensure a proper understanding of the services offered to the retail sector in Italy. Strictly respecting the regulations on meal vouchers in Italy, in particular the conditions imposed by the law of December 16, 2024, Edenred is confident in the outcome of this investigation.

About Edenred

Edenred is the global leader in Benefits & Engagement and Mobility.

With more than 1 million client companies across 44 countries, Edenred's platform gives more than 60 million users access to the services and products of more than 2 million partner merchants.

Edenred offers digital solutions dedicated to employees (meal vouchers, commuting, gift cards, wellness, rewards, and preferential offers), fleet managers (multi-energy solutions including EV charging, maintenance services, tolls, and parking), and corporate payments (virtual cards).

Guided by the Group's purpose, "Enrich connections. For good.", these solutions enhance employees' well-being and purchasing power and simplify the lives of professional drivers. They promote access to healthier food, more environmentally friendly products, and more sustainable mobility. Finally, they improve the attractiveness and efficiency of businesses while vitalizing the employment market and local economies.

Edenred's 12,000 employees are committed to making the world of work a connected ecosystem that is safer, more efficient and more responsible every day.

In 2025, thanks to its unique technology platform, the Group generated a business volume of €49 billion, mainly through mobile applications, online platforms, and cards.

Edenred is listed on the Euronext Paris stock exchange and included in the following indices: CAC Next 20, CAC Large 60, Euronext 100, Euronext Tech Leaders, FTSE4Good, DJSI Europe Index and DJSI World Index.

The logos and other trademarks mentioned and featured in this press release are registered trademarks of Edenred S.E., its subsidiaries or third parties. They may not be used for commercial purposes without prior written consent from their owners.

CONTACTS

Communications Department

Emmanuelle Châtelain
+33 (0)1 86 67 24 36
emmanuelle.chatelain@edenred.com

Media Relations

Matthieu Santalucia
+33 (0)1 86 67 22 63
matthieu.santalucia@edenred.com

Investor Relations

Cédric Appert
+33 (0)1 86 67 24 99
cedric.appert@edenred.com

Noé Del Pino
+33 (0)1 86 67 22 15
noe.del-pino@edenred.com

Individual Shareholder Relations

Lucie Morlot
(Toll-free number from France): 0 805 652 662
relations.actionnaires@edenred.com