UCB Shareholders: Mark Your Calendars for April 24th!

Ladies and gentlemen, buckle up! We've got a major event coming up in the world of UCB SA/NV. The Board of Directors has just announced the date for the ordinary general meeting of shareholders, and it's a date you won't want to miss: April 24, 2025, at 11:00 am CEST in Brussels. This is your chance to be part of the action and have your say on some critical decisions that will shape the future of this company.



First things first, let's talk about the agenda. The Board has packed this meeting with some serious heavy-hitters. We're talking about the annual accounts for the financial year ended 31 December 2024, the consolidated annual accounts of the UCB Group, and the approval of the annual accounts and appropriation of the results. This is where the rubber meets the road, folks. We're talking about a gross dividend of € 1.39 per share! But remember, the UCB shares held by UCB SA/NV (own shares) are not entitled to a dividend. So, the aggregate amount to be distributed to the shareholders may fluctuate depending on the number of UCB shares held by UCB SA/NV (own shares) on the dividend approval date.

But that's not all! We've also got the approval of the remuneration report for the financial year ended 31 December 2024. This report includes a description of the application of the remuneration policy and information on the remuneration of the members of the Board of Directors and of the Executive Committee. This is where you get to see how the bigwigs are being compensated and whether it aligns with the company's performance.

And if that wasn't enough, we've got the approval of the Remuneration Policy 2025. This is a big deal, folks. The proposed changes include a revised global benchmark approach, a revised remuneration overall for non-executive directors and members of the Executive Committee, in line with the global benchmark that has been conducted, and a new shareholding guideline for non-executive directors. This is all about aligning the interests of the directors with those of the shareholders and ensuring that the company is attracting and retaining top talent.

Now, let's talk about the Share Repurchase Program 2025. UCB has just launched a share buy-back program, effective as of 10 March 2025. The repurchase of UCB shares under this program intends to cover current and future obligations under UCB's Long Term Incentive Plans for its employees. UCB may acquire from time to time its common stock, for a maximum of 700,000 UCB shares. This is a strategic move that could have a significant impact on the company's stock price and shareholder returns in both the short and long term.



So, what does all this mean for you, the shareholder? It means that you've got a front-row seat to some major decisions that will shape the future of UCB. It means that you've got the opportunity to have your say on how the company is run and how the directors are compensated. It means that you've got the chance to be part of a company that is committed to creating value in the lives of the people it serves, now and into the future.

So, mark your calendars, folks. April 24, 2025, at 11:00 am CEST in Brussels. This is your chance to be part of the action and have your say on the future of UCB. Don't miss out!