PRESS RELEASE KAYSER SPACE (FAE TECHNOLOGY GROUP): DAVID STEFANO ZOLESI ELECTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF AIAD, THE FEDERATION OF ITALIAN AEROSPACE, DEFENSE, AND SECURITY COMPANIES Gianmarco Lanza, FAE Technology CEO and Chairperson: “This move recognizes the expertise and reputation garnered over time, at a moment when the Group’s activities and the country’s strategic interests are becoming increasingly intertwined.” David Stefano Zolesi, CEO of Kayser Space: “This is an important opportunity to contribute to the future of Italy’s aerospace, defense, and security sector, as it experiences profound transformation and takes on increasing significance.” Gazzaniga (BG), July 27, 2026 – FAE Technology S.p.A. – Benefit Company (“FAE Technology” or the “Company”), the high-tech industrial group which designs, engineers and produces advanced electronics-based systems for high-reliability terrestrial and space markets (the “Group”), announces that David Stefano Zolesi, Chief Executive Officer of Kayser Space, was elected to the Board of Directors of AIAD - the Federation of Italian Aerospace, Defense, and Security Companies - at its most recent Annual General Meeting in Rome. As a member of Confindustria, AIAD is the most significant organization in Italy’s aerospace, defense, and security sector, promoting its interests through national and international institutions and supporting competitiveness, technological innovation, and the sector’s industrial supply chain. The election of David Stefano Zolesi is a significant recognition of the Group’s growth in the space sector. FAE Technology has strengthened its position by integrating Kayser Space’s highly specialized know-how into the expertise of the entire Group, developing technologies and solutions tailored to a sector that is increasingly crucial for the country’s industrial segment. The Group’s presence on the AIAD Board of Directors is confirmation of its growing role in the Italian aerospace ecosystem and its commitment to making an active contribution to developing that system, fostering dialogue between industry, institutions, and the research community.
Gianmarco Lanza, Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer of FAE Technology, stated: “David’s election to the AIAD Board of Directors is a recognition of the expertise and reputation he has garnered over time, and it fits perfectly into a phase in which our Group’s activities and the country’s strategic interests are becoming increasingly intertwined.” "We are proud to be able to contribute, including through this appointment, to the development of the national aerospace, defense, and security ecosystem. I am certain that David will make a valuable contribution to the Board’s work." David Stefano Zolesi, Chief Executive Officer of Kayser Space, commented: "This election is an important opportunity for both me and the Company to contribute - alongside other key players in the sector - to shaping the future of the Italian aerospace, defense, and security industry." This is a period of profound transformation in which the role of the space sector is increasingly central: the segment is no longer simply a technological frontier, but is now a real enabler of security, industrial competitiveness, innovation, and sustainable development for nations. In this rapidly evolving landscape, it is essential to combine expertise, vision, and industrial capabilities to seize new opportunities and strengthen Italy's position in international markets." **** For the dissemination of regulated information FAE Technology uses the 1INFOSDIR dissemination system (www.1info.it) operated by Computershare S.p.A., with registered office in Milan, Via Lorenzo Mascheroni No. 19 and authorized by Consob. This Press Release is available in the Investors Relations/Press Releases section of the website https://fae.technology/and at www.1info.it. **** FAE Technology S.p.A. - Benefit Company is a high-tech industrial Group listed on the Euronext Growth Milan market and engaged in the design, engineering and production of advanced electronics-based systems for high-reliability terrestrial and space sector markets. Through the Electronics Division, the Group operates as an Original Design Manufacturer (ODM) and comprises several highly-specialized companies: FAE Technology, Elettronica GF, IpTronix and MAS Elettronica. The Space division operates through Kayser Space, providing technology and support for space exploration activities and microgravity experimentation. Together, the various entities form a technology platform that covers the entire life cycle of a solution: from R&D to co-design, from material supply to prototyping and production and from advanced testing to after-sales support. Founded in 1990 in Gazzaniga (BG) by Francesco Lanza, who began by producing a small series of electronic boards, FAE Technology has been led since 2008 by his son Gianmarco Lanza, current Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer. FAE Technology is known for its focus on innovation - promoting open innovation and shared research at the “Kilometro Rosso” hub - and on sustainability and corporate social responsibility, becoming a Benefit Company on May 13, 2022. FAE Technology benefits from memberships with renowned universities and research centers, including the "Senseable City Lab" at the MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) in Boston, in addition to strategic partnerships with major sector players. The Group's ability to tap into both
organic and acquisition-led growth opportunities, including through supply chain and market consolidation, strengthens its role as a strategic technology development partner to companies and organizations. The Group reported a consolidated value of production in 2025 of Euro 67.6 million. ISIN FAE Ordinary Shares IT0005500688 - ISIN Warrants WFAE25 IT0005500639 Contacts FAE Technology S.p.A. - Benefit Company Investor Relations Manager Gianmarco Lanza, ir@fae.technology THANAI Communication Advisors Press Office Thanai Bernardini, mob. 335.7245418, me@thanai.it Alessandro Bozzi Valenti, mob. 348.0090866, alessandro.valenti@thanai.it Calvin Kloppenburg, mob. 393.1188058, calvin.kloppenburg@thanai.it Alantra Euronext Growth Advisor Tel. +39 3346267243, ega@alantra.com