BIC: Evolution of Société BIC’s Board of Directors composition

Core Points - The Board of Directors of Société BIC acknowledged Maëlys Castella's decision not to seek reelection as Director, with her term expiring in May 2025 [2] - The Board unanimously decided to propose Esther Gaide as an Independent Director at the upcoming Shareholders Meeting scheduled for May 20, 2025 [2][3] - Esther Gaide is recommended to be appointed as Chair of the Audit Committee and a member of the Remuneration Committee, pending shareholder approval [3] Background of Esther Gaide - Esther Gaide is a graduate of ESSEC and a chartered accountant, with a career beginning in external auditing at PricewaterhouseCoopers and Deloitte [4] - She has held various finance positions at the Bolloré Group and served as Chief Financial Officer at Technicolor and Elior Group [4] - Currently, she is a Director and Chair of the Audit Committee for Forvia and Iliad SA [4] Acknowledgment from the Board - Nikos Koumettis, Chair of the Board, expressed gratitude to Maëlys Castella for her contributions, especially as Chair of the Audit Committee, and welcomed Esther Gaide [5] Company Overview - BIC is a global leader in stationery, lighters, and shavers, known for its commitment to high-quality and affordable products [6] - The company operates in over 160 countries with a workforce of more than 13,000 employees [6] - BIC is listed on Euronext Paris and included in the SBF120 and CAC Mid 60 indexes, with a strong focus on sustainability and education [6]