All items on the Agenda received a majority of votes in favor except for Item 3 (Advisory vote on the Remuneration Report 2021), an advisory vote which received less than a majority of the votes cast. Besi intends to propose a new Remuneration Policy at the 2023 AGM in response to concerns expressed by shareholders as to the current remuneration plan.     

Dividend 2021

The dividend proposal of € 3.33 per ordinary share for the 2021 financial year was approved at the AGM. Such dividend will be paid out wholly in cash. Payments will commence as of May 6, 2022. The following time-table will be applicable with respect to the dividend payment:

• May 3, 2022: Ex-dividend quotation

• May 4, 2022: Record date for dividend eligibility (after market close)

• Starting May 6, 2022: Payment of cash dividend

Holders of ordinary shares will receive the dividend through their bank or broker in whose custody their ordinary shares are held on May 4, 2022 close of business (record date). The dividend will be made payable to them as of May 6, 2022 through ABN AMRO Bank N.V.

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