In line with the Company's capital return policy, the Board proposes to increase the annual base dividend to shareholders from $0.44/share in FY 2023 to $0.50/share. On April 30, 2024 at the general meeting of shareholders, the shareholders approved this proposal. The dividend will be paid in 2 equal installments on June 12, 2024 and on December 4, 2024.

In order to benefit from exemption of Luxembourg dividend withholding tax at source, an “Informative Memorandum” describing the procedure to obtain an exemption at source of the Luxembourg dividend withholding tax is available here.

The Confirmation Letter to apply for withholding tax exemption can be downloaded here.

With respect to the Euroclear Nederland shares, ABN AMRO Bank N.V. (“ABN AMRO”) offers the Company’s shareholders the option to participate in a Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRIP). By participating in this program, shareholders can reinvest their net dividend into shares of the Company. Further information regarding the DRIP will be made available by ABN AMRO to financial intermediaries.