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Relations between the company and its
shareholders The company ensures that its shareholders have optimal access to all relevant information by placing it at their disposal on its website. The company's Guide to Corporate Governance will also be made available to them on the website, as is already the case with the Articles of Association. Each year, the company also publishes its annual report, taking every care to ensure that the information it contains regarding the Group is exhaustive. In accordance with the Transparency Act relating totransparency, Deceuninck NV provides information on its shareholder structure and controlling interests, along with any cross holdings of which it is aware. Any interests of more than 5% in the shares or voting rights are made public. The General Meeting is used to communicate with shareholders and encourage their involvement. The General Meeting is always held in the presence of all the directors. During the reception at the end of the General Meeting, the shareholders have the possibility to establish informal contacts with the Group's directors and management. As stipulated in the Companies Code, a report is provided when the General Meeting is convened. The Board of Directors aims to respect the rights and interests of shareholders, including those of minority shareholders. This concern is notably reflected by the presence within the Board of Directors of independent directors who enable a suitable balance to be achieved. The Board of Directors is currently examining how it could improve the way in which shareholders are able to exercise their rights. |