All items on the Agenda received a majority of votes in favor except for Item 6 (Advisory vote on the Remuneration Report 2023).

Dividend 2023

The dividend proposal of € 2.15 per ordinary share for the 2023 financial year was approved by the AGM. Such dividend will be paid out wholly in cash. Payments will commence as of May 3, 2024. The following time-table will be applicable with respect to the dividend payment:

• April 29, 2024: Ex-dividend quotation

• April 30, 2024: Record date for dividend eligibility (after market close)

• Starting May 3, 2024: 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 at the close of business on April 30, 2024 (record date). The dividend will be payable starting May 3, 2024 through ABN AMRO Bank N.V.

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