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Aquafil

Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement Sep 10, 2024

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Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement

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AQUAFIL S.p.A. PROXY FORM TO THE DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE PURSUANT TO ART. 135-UNDECIES OF LEGISLATIVE DECREE 58/1998

MONTE TITOLI S.p.A., with registered office in Milan, Piazza degli Affari No. 6, Tax Code No. 03638780159, belonging to the Euronext Group, Group VAT No. 10977060960 (hereinafter "Monte Titoli"), acting in the capacity of "Designated Representative", pursuant to Article 135-undecies of Legislative Decree 58/1998, of AQUAFIL S.p.A. (hereinafter the "Company" or " AQUAFIL "), in the person of its specifically tasked employee or associate, gathers voting proxies in relation to the Ordinary and Extraordinary General Meeting of AQUAFIL S.p.A. to be held in 20121 Milan, VIA Filodrammatici 3, on 10th October 2024, at 3:00 p.m., on first call, as set forth in the notice of the shareholders' meeting published on the Company's website at www.aquafil.com in the section "Investor Relations – Assemblee – 2024" on 10th September 2024 , and, in abridged form, in the Italian daily newspaper "Milano Finanza" on same date.

The form of proxy with the relating voting instructions shall be received, in original, by Monte Titoli by the end of the second open market day preceding the date set for the Meeting ( i.e., by 11:59 p.m. of 8th October 2024. The proxies and voting instructions may be revoked within the same deadline.

Declaration of the Designated Representative: Monte Titoli declares that it has no personal interest in the proposed resolutions being voted upon. However, taking into account the existing contractual relationships between Monte Titoli and the Company relating, in particular, to technical assistance at the meeting and ancillary services, in order to avoid any subsequent disputes related to the supposed presence of circumstances suitable for determining the existence of a conflict of interest referred to in article 135-decies, paragraph 2, lett. f), of the TUF, Monte Titoli expressly declares that, should circumstances which are unknown at the time of issue of the proxy arise, which cannot be communicated to the delegating party, or in the event of modification or integration of the proposals presented to the Shareholders' Meeting, it does not intend to express a vote different from that indicated in the instructions.

Please note: This form may be subject to change following any Integration of the agenda of the shareholders' meeting and presentation of new proposed resolutions pursuant to Article 126-bis Legislative Decree 58/1998, or individual proposed resolutions, in accordance with the terms and procedures indicated in the Notice of Call.

PROXY FORM (Part 1 of 2)

Complete with the information requested at the bottom of the form

I, the undersigned (party signing the proxy) (Name and Surname) (*)
Born in (*) On (*) Tax identification code or other identification if foreign (*)
Resident in (*) Address (*)
Phone No. (**) Email (**)
Valid ID document (type) (*)
(to be enclosed as a copy)
Issued by (*) No. (*)

AQUAFIL S.p.A.

PROXY FORM TO THE DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE PURSUANT TO ART. 135-UNDECIES OF LEGISLATIVE DECREE 58/1998

in quality of (tick the box that interests you) (*)

shareholder with the right to vote OR IF DIFFERENT FROM THE SHARE HOLDER

� legal representative or subject with subject with power of sub-delegation (copy of the documentation of the powers of representation to be enclosed)

� pledge � bearer � usufructuary � custodian � manager � other (specify) ………………………………………………………………………………………………

Name Surname / Denomination (*)

(complete only if
the shareholder is
different from the
proxy signatory)
Born in (*) On (*) Tax identification code or other identification if foreign (*)
Registered office / Resident in (*)

Related to

No. (*) _____ ordinary shares ISIN IT0005241192 Registrated in the securities account (1) n. ___ at the custodian _ ABI _ CAB __
referred to the communication (pursuant to art. 83-sexies Legislative Decree n. 58/1998)
Supplied by the intermediary: _________
(2) No. _________
n. (*) ______ multiple vote shares ISIN IT0005285330 Registrated in the securities account (1) n. ___ at the custodian _ ABI _ CAB __
referred to the communication (pursuant to art. 83-sexies Legislative Decree n. 58/1998)
Supplied by the intermediary: _________
(2) No. _________

DELEGATES MONTE TITOLI S.P.A., to participate and vote in the Shareholders' Meeting indicated above as per the instructions provided below.

DECLARES

  • to be aware of the possibility that the proxy to the Designated Representative contains voting instructions even only on some of the proposed resolutions on the agenda and that, in this case, the vote will be exercised only for the proposals in relation to which they are you have given voting instructions and that you have requested the communication from the depositary intermediary for participation in the Shareholders' Meeting as indicated above;
  • that there are no causes of incompatibility or suspension of the exercise of the right to vote.

AUTHORIZES Monte Titoli and the Company to the processing of their personal data for the purposes, under the conditions and terms indicated in the following paragraphs.

(Place and Date) * (
Signature)
*
Inizio modulo
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MONTE TITOLI S.p.A.

VOTING INSTRUCTIONS (Part 2 of 2)

intended for the Designated Representative only - Tick the relevant boxes

The undersigned signatory of the proxy (Personal details)(3) __________________________________________________________________________________________________________

(indicate the holder of the right to vote only if different name and surname / denomination) __________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Hereby appoints Monte Titoli to vote in accordance with the voting instructions given below at Ordinary and Extraordinary General Meeting of AQUAFIl S.p.A. to be held in 20121 - Milan, via Filodrammatici 3, on 10th October 2024, at 3:00 p.m. on first call.

RESOLUTIONS SUBJECT TO VOTING

Please note that Shareholders can make additions to the Agenda and new proposals within the legal deadlines: Shareholders are invited to check updates of this form on the Issuer's website, in accordance with the provided resolutions.

Ordinary session

1. Appointment of a Director to integrate the Board of Directors pursuant to Article 2386 of the Italian Civil Code. Relevant and ensuing resolutions.
SECTION A
Vote for the proposal of the Board of
Tick only one box:
Directors
In Favour Against Abstain
SECTION B and C
If circumstances occur which are unknown at the time of issuance of the proxy or in the event of a
vote on amendments or additions to the resolutions submitted to the meeting, I the undersigned
proxy signatory
� confirms the instructions � revokes the instructions Modify the instructions:

In favour ______

Against

Abstain

Extraordinary session

1. Proposal to carry out a divisible increase of the Company's share capital, against payment, on one or more occasions, including in one or more tranches, for a maximum amount of €40,000,000.00, including any share premium, by issuing ordinary shares and B Shares with characteristics similar to those of outstanding shares, to be offered with option rights to entitled parties under Article 2441, paragraph 1, of the Italian Civil Code. Ensuing amendment of Article 5 of the By-laws. Relevant and ensuing resolutions

SECTION A
Vote for the proposal of the Board of
Tick only one box:
Directors
In Favour Against Abstain
SECTION B and C
If circumstances occur which are unknown at the time of issuance of the proxy or in the event of a
vote on amendments or additions to the resolutions submitted to the meeting, I the undersigned
proxy signatory
� confirms the instructions � revokes the instructions Modify the instructions:

In favour ______

Against

Abstain

2. Proposal to vest the Board of Directors with the delegated powers, pursuant to Article 2443 of the Italian Civil Code, to carry out a divisible or not-divisible increase of the Company's share capital, against cash payment, on one or more occasions, including in one or more tranches, valid until December 31, 2025 and for a maximum amount of €40,000,000, including any share premium, without option rights pursuant to Article 2441, paragraphs 5 and 6, of the Italian Civil Code, in addition to powers to define the terms and conditions of the capital increase, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulatory provisions in force. Ensuing amendment of Article 5 of the By-laws. Relevant and ensuing resolutions SECTION A Vote for the proposal of the Board of Tick only one box: In Favour Against Abstain

Directors
SECTION B and C
If circumstances occur which are unknown at the time of issuance of the proxy or in the event of a
vote on amendments or additions to the resolutions submitted to the meeting, I the undersigned
proxy signatory
� confirms the instructions � revokes the instructions Modify the instructions:

In favour ______

Against

Abstain
AQUAFIL S.p.A.
PROXY FORM TO THE DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE PURSUANT TO ART. 135-UNDECIES OF LEGISLATIVE DECREE 58/1998
Inizio modulo
(Place and Date) * (
Signature)
*
Inizio modulo
Inizio modulo

The person entitled to do so must request the depositary intermediary to issue the communication for participation in the shareholders' meeting referred to the Art. 83-sexies, Legislative Decree 58/1998)

  • (1) Indicate the number of the securities custody account and the denomination of the depositary intermediary. The information can be obtained from the account statement provided by the intermediary.
  • (2) Indicate the Communication reference for the Shareholders' Meeting issued by the depositary intermediary upon request from the person entitled to vote.
  • (3) Specify the name and surname/denomination of the holder of voting rights (and the signatory of the Proxy Form and voting instructions, if different).
  • Pursuant to Article 135-undecies, paragraph 3, of Legislative Decree no. 58/1998, "The shares for which the proxy was granted, in full or in part, are counted for the purposes of determining that the meeting has been validly convened. In relation to proposals for which voting instructions were not given, the shareholder's shares do not count towards the calculation of the majority and the proportion of capital required for the approval of resolutions."
  • With reference to every items of the Agenda, if significant circumstances occur which are unknown at the time of granting the proxy (i.e. absence of proposals of the Board of Directors or absence of proposals indicated by the proposer in the terms of the law and issued by the Company), or if amendments or additions are made to the proposed resolutions put forward to the meeting and which cannot be notified to the proxy grantor, it is possible to choose from the following options: a) confirmation of the voting instruction already expressed; b) modification of the voting instruction already expressed; c) revocation of the voting instruction already expressed. In case no choices is effected by the delegating party, will, as far as possible, confirm the voting instructions given in the main section. If it is not possible to vote according to the instructions given, Monte Titoli will abstain on these matters.

The form of proxy with the relating voting instructions shall be received, in original, by Monte Titoli by the end of the second open market day preceding the date set for the Meeting (i.e., by 11:59 p.m. 8th October 2024,

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

  • − a copy of an identification document with current validity of the proxy grantor or
  • − in case the proxy grantor is a legal person, a copy of an identification document with current validity of the interim legal representative or other person empowered with suitable powers, together with adequate documentation to state its role and powers

by one or other of the following two methods:

AQUAFIL S.p.A.

PROXY FORM TO THE DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE PURSUANT TO ART. 135-UNDECIES OF LEGISLATIVE DECREE 58/1998

  • i) transmission of an electronically reproduced copy (PDF) to the certified email address [email protected] (subject line "Proxy for AQUAFIL October 2024 Shareholders' Meeting") from one's own certified email address (or, failing that, from one's own ordinary email address, in which case the proxy with voting instructions must be signed with a qualified or digital electronic signature);
  • ii) transmission of the original, by courier or registered mail with return receipt, to the following address: RegisterServices Area of Monte Titoli S.p.A., Piazza degli Affari n. 6, 20123 Milano (Ref. "Proxy for AQUAFIL October 2024 Shareholders' Meeting"), sending a copy reproduced electronically (PDF) in advance by ordinary e-mail to [email protected] (subject line: "Proxy for AQUAFIL October 2024 Shareholders' Meeting")

N.B. For any additional clarification regarding the issue of proxies (and in particular regarding how to complete and send the proxy form and voting instructions), authorized to participate in the general meeting can contact Monte Titoli S.p.A. by email to the following address [email protected] or by phone at (+39) 02.33635810 during open office hours from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (UTC+1).

Monte Titoli's privacy policy is available at the link: Corporate Data and Legal Info | euronext.com

AQUAFIL's privacy policy:

Please be advised, pursuant to Articles 13 and 14 of Regulation (EU) No 2016/679 and applicable national legislation on the protection of personal data, that the data contained in the proxy form will be processed by Aquafil S.p.A. (the Data Controller) in accordance with the law and its confidentiality obligations, for the purposes of verifying that the shareholders' meeting has been properly constituted, establishing the identity and standing of those present and discharging the additional mandatory requirements and formalities relating to the general shareholders' meeting and the company. Providing data for these purposes is mandatory. Failure to provide data may entail refusal of admission to the General Shareholders' Meeting. The legal basis is compliance with the law (Article 2370 et seq. of the Italian Civil Code) and the related and consequent formalities. The data in question may be disclosed to Aquafil S.p.A.'s employees and collaborators who are specifically authorized to process the same for the purposes specified above, either as Data Processors or Persons in Charge of the Data Processing. The data may also be disclosed or notified to specific persons or parties, in performance of statutory or regulatory obligations including those arising pursuant to EU requirements, or instructions issued by oversight and supervisory bodies or other authorities empowered for such purpose under law. If the data subject to mandatory disclosure is not provided, it will not be possible for the Proxy Holder to attend the Shareholders' Meeting. Personal data regarding you or third parties (e.g., proxy-holders or their agents) (the "Personal Data") will be processed in accordance with the provisions of Privacy Legislation, using paper, electronic or telematic instruments, according to logic strictly correlated with the stated purposes and, in any event, in a manner suited to ensuring its security and confidentiality in accordance with the Privacy Legislation. For the purpose described above, Aquafil processes Personal Data including, without limitation, personal particulars (e.g., name, surname, address, date of birth, identity card and taxpayer identification number). The data subject may, at any time, obtain confirmation whether such data exists or not, be informed of the content and origin of the data and request that it be supplemented, updated or rectified (Articles 15 and 16 GDPR). The data subject may also request erasure, limitation of processing, revocation of consent or data portability, as well as lodge complaints with the supervisory authority and object, in any event, to the processing of the data for legitimate reasons (Articles 17 et seq. GDPR). These rights may be exercised by written notice accompanied by a valid identity document of the data subject to be sent to [email protected] or by conventional mail to: Aquafil S.p.A., via Linfano 9, Arco, 38062, ITALY. The Data Controller is Aquafil S.p.A., via Linfano 9, 38062, Arco (Italy).

AQUAFIL S.p.A.

PROXY FORM TO THE DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE PURSUANT TO ART. 135-UNDECIES OF LEGISLATIVE DECREE 58/1998

Legislative Decree no. 58/1998

Article 126-bis (Integration of the agenda of the shareholders' meeting and presentation of new proposed resolutions)

    1. Shareholders, who individually or jointly account for one fortieth of the share capital may ask, within ten days of publication of the notice calling the shareholders' meeting, or within five days in the event of calling the meeting in accordance with article 125-bis, subsection 3 or article 104, subsection 2, for the integration of the list of items on the agenda, specifying in the request, the additional items they propose or presenting proposed resolution on items already on the agenda. The requests, together with the certificate attesting ownership of the share, are presented in writing, by correspondence or electronically, in compliance with any requirements strictly necessary for the identification of the applicants indicated by the company. Those with voting rights may individually present proposed resolutions in the shareholders' meeting. For cooperative companies the amount of the capital is determined by the statutes also in derogation of article 135.
    1. Integrations to the agenda or the presentation of further proposed resolutions on items already on the agenda, in accordance with subsection 1, are disclosed in the same ways as prescribed for the publication of the notice calling the meeting, at least fifteen days prior to the date scheduled for the shareholders' meeting. Additional proposed resolutions on items already on the agenda are made available to the public in the ways pursuant to article 125-ter, subsection 1, at the same time as publishing news of the presentation. Terms are reduced to seven days in the case of shareholders' meetings called in accordance with article 104, subsection 2 or in the case of a shareholders' meeting convened in accordance with article 125-bis, subsection 3.
    1. The agenda cannot be supplemented with items on which, in accordance with the law, the shareholders' meeting resolved on proposal of the administrative body or on the basis of a project or report prepared by it, other than those specified under article 125-ter, subsection 1.
    1. Shareholders requesting integration in accordance with subsection 1 shall prepare a report giving the reason for the proposed resolutions on the new items for which it proposes discussion or the reason relating to additional proposed resolutions presented on items already on the agenda. The report is sent to the administrative body within the final terms for presentation of the request for integration. The administrative body makes the report available to the public, accompanied by any assessments, at the same time as publishing news of the integration or presentation, in the ways pursuant to article 125-ter, subsection 1.
    1. If the administrative body, or should it fail to take action, the board of auditors or supervisory board or management control committee fail to supplement the agenda with the new items or proposals presented in accordance with subsection 1, the court, having heard the members of the board of directors and internal control bodies, where their refusal to do so should prove to be unjustified, orders the integration by decree. The decree is published in the ways set out by article 125-ter, subsection 1.

Article 135-decies (Conflict of interest of the representative and substitutes)

    1. Conferring proxy upon a representative in conflict of interest is permitted provided that the representative informs the shareholder in writing of the circumstances giving rise to such conflict of interest and provided specific voting instructions are provided for each resolution in which the representative is expected to vote on behalf of the shareholder. The representative shall have the onus of proof regarding disclosure to the shareholder of the circumstances giving rise to the conflict of interest. Article 1711, second subsection of the Italian Civil Code does not apply.
    1. In any event, for the purposes of this article, conflict of interest exists where the representative or substitute:
  • a. has sole or joint control of the company, or is controlled or is subject to joint control by that company;
  • b. is associated with the company or exercises significant influence over that company or the latter exercises significant influence over the representative;
  • c. is a member of the board of directors or control body of the company or of the persons indicated in paragraphs a) and b);
  • d. is an employee or auditor of the company or of the persons indicated in paragraph a);
  • e. is the spouse, close relative or is related by up to four times removed of the persons indicated in paragraphs a) to c);
  • f. is bound to the company or to persons indicated in paragraphs a), b), c) and e) by independent or employee relations or other relations of a financial nature that compromise independence.
    1. Replacement of the representative by a substitute in conflict of interest is permitted only if the substitute is indicated by the shareholder. In such cases, subsection 1 shall apply. Disclosure obligations and related onus of proof in any event remain with the representative.
    1. This article shall also apply in cases of share transfer by proxy.

Article 135-undecies (Designated representative of a listed company)

    1. Unless the Articles of Association decree otherwise, companies with listed shares designate a party to whom the shareholders may, for each shareholders' meeting and within the end of the second trading day prior to the date scheduled for the shareholders' meeting, including for callings subsequent to the first, a proxy with voting instructions on all or some of the proposals on the agenda. The proxy shall be valid only for proposals on which voting instructions are conferred.
    1. Proxy is conferred by signing a proxy form, the content of which is governed by a Consob regulation. Conferring proxy shall be free of charge to the shareholder. The proxy and voting instructions may be cancelled within the time limit indicated in subsection 1.
    1. Shares for which full or partial proxy is conferred are calculated for the purpose of determining due constitution of the shareholders' meeting. With regard to proposals for which no voting instructions are given, the shares are not considered in calculating the majority and the percentage of capital required for the resolutions to be carried.
    1. The person designated as representative shall any interest, personal or on behalf of third parties, that he or she may have with respect to the resolution proposals on the agenda. The representative must also maintain confidentiality of the content of voting instructions received until scrutiny commences, without prejudice to the option of disclosing such information to his or her employees or collaborators, who shall also be subject to confidentiality obligations. The party appointed as representative may not be assigned proxies except in compliance with this article.
    1. By regulation pursuant to subsection 2, Consob may establish cases in which a representative failing to meet the indicated terms of Article 135-decies may express a vote other than that indicated in the voting instructions.

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