Kering - Press release - Description of the Share Buyback Program - April 24 2025

Core Points - The General Shareholders' Meeting of Kering on April 24, 2025, renewed the authorization for a share buyback program and capital reduction through share cancellation [2][3] - Kering currently holds 825,620 shares, representing 0.67% of its share capital [4] - The share buyback program aims to ensure liquidity, meet obligations related to employee share plans, and facilitate investments or financing [5] Share Buyback Program Details - Kering's share capital is €493,683,112, divided into 123,420,778 shares [6] - The maximum proportion of shares Kering can hold is set at 10%, equating to a maximum of 12,342,077 shares [7] - The maximum purchase price for shares is €700, with a total maximum allocation of €8,639,453,900 for the program [8] Authorization and Duration - The authorization for the share buyback program is valid for 18 months, expiring on October 24, 2026 [9] - Previous authorizations for share buybacks were not utilized, except for a liquidity agreement [10] Liquidity Agreement - Kering has a liquidity agreement in place since February 13, 2019, which has been renewed annually [11] - An amendment to this agreement reduced the liquidity account resources by €25 million as of July 1, 2021 [12] Company Overview - Kering is a global luxury group with brands including Gucci, Saint Laurent, and Bottega Veneta, employing 47,000 people and generating €17.2 billion in revenue in 2024 [15]