Proposals by Huhtamäki Oyj’s Board of Directors to the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders

Core Viewpoint - Huhtamäki Oyj's Board of Directors has proposed several key items for discussion at the upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM) scheduled for April 29, 2026, including dividend payments, auditor re-elections, and share repurchase authorizations [1][2][4]. Dividend Proposal - The Board proposes an aggregate dividend of EUR 1.14 per share for the financial period ending December 31, 2025, to be paid in two installments [4]. - The first installment of EUR 0.57 per share is set for payment on May 11, 2026, to shareholders registered by May 4, 2026 [5]. - The second installment, also EUR 0.57 per share, is proposed for payment on October 8, 2026, to shareholders registered by October 1, 2026 [6]. Financial Position - The Company reports no significant changes in its financial position since the end of the financial year, indicating a good liquidity position and that the proposed dividend distribution does not jeopardize its ability to meet obligations [8]. Auditor and Sustainability Reporting Assurer - The Board proposes the re-election of KPMG Oy Ab as the Auditor for the financial year 2026, with Mr. Henrik Holmbom acting as the key audit partner [10]. - KPMG Oy Ab is also proposed to be re-elected as the Sustainability Reporting Assurer for the same financial year, with Mr. Henrik Holmbom as the key sustainability partner [13]. Share Repurchase Authorization - The Board seeks authorization to repurchase up to 10,776,038 of its own shares, not exceeding 10% of all shares, using non-restricted equity [15][16]. - The authorization will remain valid until the end of the next AGM or until June 30, 2027 [16]. Share Issuance Authorization - The Board proposes authorization to issue up to 10,000,000 new shares and transfer up to 4,000,000 treasury shares, representing approximately 9.3% and 3.7% of current shares, respectively [17][18]. - This authorization will also remain in effect until the end of the next AGM or until June 30, 2027 [18]. Company Overview - Huhtamäki is a leading global provider of sustainable packaging solutions, with a history of over 100 years and operations in 35 countries [19][20]. - The Company reported net sales of EUR 4.0 billion in 2025 and employs around 17,400 professionals [20].