Bekaert - Annual General Meetings of Shareholders

Core Points - The Annual General Meeting of Bekaert took place on May 14, 2025, chaired by Jürgen Tinggren, Chairman of the Board of Directors [1] - The meeting approved the balance sheet and income statement as of December 31, 2024, including a gross dividend of €1.90 per share [1][2] - The dividend ex-date is set for May 16, 2025, with payment scheduled for May 20, 2025 [1] - The meeting acknowledged the 2024 annual report and approved the remuneration report and policy for non-executive Directors and executive management [2] - Directors and the Statutory Auditor were discharged for their performance during the financial year 2024 [2] - The meeting approved the remuneration for the Directors and the Statutory Auditor [2] Proposals Approved - Approval of a gross dividend of €1.90 per share [4] - Reappointment of Henriette Fenger Ellekrog as independent Director for a term of four years until the 2029 Annual General Meeting [5] - Reappointment of Eriikka Söderström as independent Director for a term of four years until the 2029 Annual General Meeting [5] - Appointment of Nicolas D'heygere as Director for a term of one year until the 2026 Annual General Meeting [5] - Appointment of Toralf Haag as independent Director for a term of one year until the 2026 Annual General Meeting [5]