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SEB S.A. Shareholders Approve 2024 Dividend and Governance Changes

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On May 20, 2025, the Combined Shareholders Meeting of SEB S.A. took place in Paris, marking a significant milestone in the company's governance and financial strategy. The gathering, chaired by Thierry de La Tour d'Artaise, was attended by 4,348 shareholders, representing 88.24% of voting rights in the Ordinary Annual General Meeting, and 4,353 shareholders in the Extraordinary Annual General Meeting. The attendees adopted all resolutions, including the distribution of a EUR2.801 dividend for the fiscal year 2024, and key governance changes. The meeting also featured presentations on the Group's financial performance, strategic pillars, and new ESG ambition by 2030.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Shareholders' Meeting approved a dividend of EUR2.801 for the fiscal year 2024, with payment scheduled for June 5, 2025.
  • The meeting saw the renewal of Mrs. Brigitte Forestier's mandate as Director and the appointment of Mr. Eric Rondolat as Director.
  • The Governance and Remuneration Committee recommended the appointment of Mr. Eric Rondolat to the Audit and Compliance Committee and the Strategic and CSR Committee.
  • The composition of the committees was revised as follows: Audit and Compliance Committee, Governance and Remuneration Committee, and Strategic and CSR Committee.
  • Key governance changes include the appointment of Mr. Eric Rondolat to the Audit and Compliance Committee and the Strategic and CSR Committee.
  • Shareholders representing 88.24% of voting rights in the Ordinary Annual General Meeting and 88.12% of voting rights in the Extraordinary Annual General Meeting adopted all resolutions.

Statistics:

  • 4,348 shareholders were present or represented by proxy in the Ordinary Annual General Meeting, accounting for 88.24% of voting rights.
  • 4,353 shareholders were present or represented by proxy in the Extraordinary Annual General Meeting, representing 88.12% of voting rights.
  • The dividend amount for the fiscal year 2024 is EUR2.801.

Sources:

  • ECULLY: GROUPE SEB news release, dated May 20, 2025
  • SEB S.A. Shareholders' Meeting Minutes, dated May 20, 2025 (on file with the company)

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