The listed GN Store Nord A/S (CPH: GN), headquartered in Ballerup near Copenhagen, Denmark (“GN“) has acquired a shareholding in audEERING GmbH with registered seat in Gilching, county of Starnberg, Germany („audEERING“). The transaction value was not disclosed.

Tieto and GN expand collaboration into global software engineering partnership. Tieto is expanding its long-standing collaboration with Danish technology company GN into a global software engineering partnership. The new multi-year agreement marks a significant step in the relationship, with the companies sharing a long-term vision to broaden the cooperation and develop it into an increasingly strategic global partnership. The partnership has a planned five-year horizon, with a minimum commitment of three and a half years. GN is a global technology company with a strong heritage in innovation across intelligent hearing, audio, video, and collaboration solutions. Its wide portfolio includes brands like Jabra, SteelSeries, and FalCom. The expanded partnership brings together teams and capabilities across geographies, reflecting the increasingly global nature of the collaboration between GN and Tieto's consulting business, Tieto Tech Consulting. As a first step, Tieto's consulting business will support GN in establishing and operating a new Software Centre of Excellence in China. The centre will provide additional engineering capacity and contribute to building long-term software capabilities as GN continues to evolve its portfolio. The collaboration will support key areas within GN, including professional headsets and solutions for frontline workers, video and conferencing solutions, as well as digital experiences around GN's products and services. In parallel, the companies will explore opportunities to accelerate software roadmap and architecture deliveries, drawing on Tieto's global software engineering and AI expertise. "For us, this partnership is about building the capabilities and global delivery model needed to support our software ambitions over the long term. We have worked with Tieto's tech consultants for many years, and expanding our collaboration globally gives us the opportunity to build on that foundation and bring additional expertise and capacity to our teams across geographies," says Rajat Mehta, VP for Software Solutions, GN Group. Tieto will bring together expertise from its global organization to support GN, while the Software Centre of Excellence in China adds a new dimension to the companies' international collaboration. "We are very pleased to expand our relationship with GN and take our collaboration to a global level. This is an important partnership for Tieto Tech Consulting and a strong example of how we can combine our global delivery capabilities with deep software engineering and AI expertise to support our customers' long-term ambitions. We look forward to building the next chapter of our partnership with GN," says Patrik Strandéus, Head of R&D Accounts & Sales, Tieto Tech Consulting. For further information, please contact: Tieto Newsdesk, [email protected], tel. +358 40 570 4072 Tieto is a leading software and digital engineering services company with global market reach and capabilities. Tieto Corp. provide customers across different industries with mission-critical solutions through its specialized software businesses Tieto Caretech, Tieto Banktech and Tieto Indtech as well as Tieto Tech Consulting business. Its around 13 000 talented vertical software, design, cloud and AI experts are dedicated to empowering its customers to succeed and innovate with latest technology. Tieto's annual revenue is approximately EUR 2 billion. The company's shares are traded on the NASDAQ exchange in Helsinki and Stockholm. www.tieto.com

ReSound names bob Eastman Vice President of Government Services. August 27, 2026 SHAKOPEE, MINNESOTA - GN has named Robert (Bob) Eastman Vice President of Government Services for ReSound, where he will lead the team supporting the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Eastman joins GN with extensive leadership experience across the hearing healthcare industry, including senior roles in business development, managed care, and executive leadership. Most recently, he served in several senior leadership positions at Sonova USA, including leading business development within managed care channels. Earlier in his career, Eastman held executive leadership roles with Hansaton USA, Unitron, and Rexton/Siemens Medical. Eastman also served as a logistics officer in the U.S. Army and Army Reserve, bringing military experience to his new role supporting ReSound's work with the VA. "Joining ReSound at this moment is incredibly exciting," said Eastman. "Throughout my career, I've been passionate about building strong teams that, in turn, drive growth while providing support to our partners with excellence. What stands out to me about ReSound is the chance to be part of something special, a team that is deeply committed to innovation, collaboration and making a meaningful difference for the VA and the veterans we serve. I'm excited about what we can build together." About GN. GN brings people closer through its leading intelligent hearing, audio, video, and gaming solutions. Inspired by people and driven by innovation, Hearing Health & Technology Matters, LLC. deliver technologies that enhance the senses of hearing and sight. Hearing Health & Technology Matters, LLC. help people with hearing loss overcome real-life challenges, improve communication and collaboration for businesses, and provide great experiences for audio and gaming enthusiasts. GN was founded more than 150 years ago with a vision to connect the world. Today, inspired by its strong heritage, GN touches more lives than ever with its unique expertise and the broadest portfolio of products and services in its history - bringing people closer to what is important to them. Hearing Health & Technology Matters, LLC. market its solutions with the brands Jabra, ReSound, SteelSeries, Beltone, Interton, BlueParrott, Danavox, and FalCom in 100 countries. Founded in 1869, GN Group employs more than 7,000 people and is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen (GN.CO).