Resolutions passed by Vopak's Annual General Meeting
Rotterdam, the Netherlands, 24 April 2024
The Annual General Meeting of Koninklijke Vopak N.V. (Royal Vopak) held on 24 April 2024 passed the following resolutions:
- Positive advisory vote implementation remuneration policy for the 2023 financial year.
- Adoption of the financial statements for the 2023 financial year.
- Approval of the proposed dividend. A dividend of EUR 1.50 per ordinary share with a nominal value of EUR 0.50 will be distributed wholly in cash on 3 May 2024. As from 26 April 2024, the shares of Vopak will be listed ex-dividend on Euronext Amsterdam.
- Discharge from liability of the Executive Board members' conduct of the company's affairs for the 2023 financial year.
- Discharge from liability of the Supervisory Board members' supervision exercised for the 2023 financial year.
- Re-appointment of Mr. B.J. Noteboom (Ben) as a member of the Supervisory Board for a term of 4 years.
- Appointment of Mr. R.L. de Visser (Richard) as a member of the Supervisory Board for a term of 4 years.
- Authorization of the Executive Board for a period of 18 months, up till and including 23 October 2025, to acquire, subject to the approval of the Supervisory Board, for valuable consideration, fully paid-up ordinary shares in Royal Vopak, on the stock exchange or otherwise, up to the maximum number that may be held by the company in accordance with the law and the Articles of Association in force at the date of acquisition.
- Appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers Accountants N.V. as the external auditor of Royal Vopak and their engagement to examine the company's financial statements for the 2025 financial year and, if applicable, Royal Vopak's sustainability reporting.
- Approval to cancel the by the company acquired ordinary shares.
About Vopak
Royal Vopak helps the world flow forward. At ports around the world, we provide storage and infrastructure solutions for vital products that enrich everyday life. These products include liquids and gases that provide energy for homes and businesses, chemicals for manufacturing products, and edible oils for cooking. For all of these, our worldwide network of terminals supports the global flow of supply and demand. For more than 400 years, Vopak has been at the forefront of fundamental transformations. With a focus on safety, reliability, and efficiency, we create new connections and opportunities that drive progress. Now more than ever, our talented people are applying this mindset to support the energy transition. Together with our partners and customers, we are accelerating the development of infrastructure solutions for hydrogen, ammonia, CO2, long-duration energy storage, and low-carbon fuels & feedstocks - paving the way to a more sustainable future.
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Learn more about what Vopak is doing to facilitate the energy and feedstock transition, visit https://www.vopak.com/new-energies-and-sustainable-feedstocks
For more information please contact:
Vopak Press: Liesbeth Lans - Manager External Communication,
e-mail: global.communication@vopak.com
Vopak Analysts and Investors: Fatjona Topciu - Head of Investor Relations,
e-mail: investor.relations@vopak.com
