AGM Information • May 8, 2019
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On 8 May 2019, the annual general meeting of Veidekke ASA was held at Hotel Continental, Teatersalen, Stortingsgaten 24/26, in Oslo. The following business was transacted:
Opening of the annual general meeting, election of the meeting chair and election of two $\left( \mathbf{1}\right)$ attendees to cosign the minutes
The annual general meeting was declared open by board chair Martin Mæland, and a list of attending shareholders and proxies was prepared. In total, 149 shareholders and proxies were present, representing 67 515 070 shares (50.50% of the total share capital). A list of the attending shareholders and proxies is appended to these minutes.
Martin Mæland was unanimously elected to chair the meeting. Shareholders Tine Fossland and Gjertrud Helland were elected to sign the minutes along with the meeting chair.
The meeting chair asked whether there were any comments on the notice of meeting or the agenda. No objections were raised to either the notice or the agenda, which were therefore deemed to be approved.
Group Chief Executive Arne Giske and Chief Financial Officer Terje Larsen reviewed Veidekke ASA's operations.
The board chair reviewed the work of the board of directors, the Remuneration Committee and the Property Committee.
Board member Daniel Kjørberg Siraj reviewed the work of the Audit Committee. Auditor Anders Gøbel reviewed the audit work.
The annual general meeting noted the information.
The board's proposed annual report and accounts for 2018 of Veidekke ASA and the group were reviewed. Veidekke ASA's profit for 2018 amounts to NOK 401,491,000.
The board recommended that the annual general meeting adopt the following resolution:
"The dividend for the 2018 financial year is set at NOK 5.00 per share for the company's shareholders as at 8 May 2019."
The annual general meeting then adopted the resolution in accordance with the board's proposal.
Nomination Committee chair Harald Norvik presented the Nomination Committee's recommendations regarding the election of board members. The Nomination Committee's recommendation was enclosed with the notice of the annual general meeting. All of the shareholder-elected board members were up for re-election.
The Nomination Committee's recommendations were as follows for each point 1-7:
The annual general meeting passed this resolution in accordance with the Nomination Committee's recommendation.
The board's composition is hence as follows:
Re-elected for one year Re-elected for one year Re-elected for one year Re-elected for one year Re-elected for one year Elected for one year Elected for one year
The Nomination Committee recommended the election of Svein Richard Brandtzæg as board chair.
Nomination Committee chair Harald Norvik presented the Nomination Committee's recommendation on board remuneration. This was as follows:
| Board chair | NOK 585,500 |
|---|---|
| Shareholder-elected board members | NOK 296,500 |
| Employee-elected board members | NOK 259,000 |
| Chair of the Audit Committee: | NOK 83,000 |
| Chair of the Remuneration Committee: | NOK 65,000 |
| Other committee members: | NOK 53,000 |
In addition, as previously, travel expenses shall be covered for board members who reside outside Oslo. The remuneration and compensation will be calculated as previously, i.e. based on a 12-month term of office, and that the proposed remuneration and compensation arrangements apply for the period 2 May 2018 to 8 May 2019.
The annual general meeting passed this resolution in accordance with the Nomination Committee's recommendation.
The Nomination Committee chair presented the Nomination Committee's recommendations regarding the election of Nomination Committee members.
The Nomination Committee's recommendations were as follows:
The annual general meeting passed this resolution in accordance with the Nomination Committee's recommendation.
The board chair presented the Nomination Committee's recommendation on remuneration of the members of the Nomination Committee. This was as follows:
| Chair of the Nomination Committee: | NOK 40,000 |
|---|---|
| Other members: | NOK 22,500 |
In addition, travel expenses shall be covered for board members who reside outside Oslo. The remuneration and compensation will apply to the period 2 May 2018 to 8 May 2019.
The annual general meeting passed this resolution in accordance with the recommendation.
10) Review of the board's declaration on the principles for determining salaries and other remuneration for senior executives, cf. section 6-16a of the Norwegian Public Limited Liability Companies Act.
Review of the board's declaration on the principles for determining salaries and other remuneration for senior executives, cf. section 6-16a of the Norwegian Public Limited Liability Companies Act. The board chair reviewed the board's declaration on remuneration of senior executives.
a) A consultative vote was conducted on the declaration on remuneration of senior executives for 2019
The annual general meeting adopted the board's declaration.
b) A vote was conducted on the declaration of remuneration related to shares in the company. The annual general meeting adopted the board's declaration.
The audit fee for 2018 of NOK 978,000 was adopted.
12) Proposal for authorisation to the board of directors to undertake capital increases in connection with the acquisition of companies and investments in real estate
The board chair provided an account of the board's wish for authorisation to undertake capital increases.
The board proposed that the annual general meeting pass the following resolution:
The annual general meeting then adopted the resolution in accordance with the board's recommendation.
13) Proposal for authorisation to the board of directors to undertake capital increases in connection with Veidekke's share programme and option programme for employees The board chair provided an account of the board's wish for authorisation to undertake capital increases
The board proposed that the annual general meeting pass the following resolution:
The annual general meeting then adopted the resolution in accordance with the board's recommendation.
14) Proposal for authorisation to the board of directors to purchase the company's own shares for optimisation of the company's capital structure and as a means of payment for the acquisition of companies
The board chair provided an account of the board's wish for authorisation to purchase the company's own shares.
The board proposed that the annual general meeting pass the following resolution:
The annual general meeting then adopted the resolution in accordance with the board's recommendation.
15) Proposal for authorisation to the board of directors to purchase the company's own shares in connection with Veidekke's share programme and option programme for employees The board chair provided an account of the board's wish for authorisation to purchase the company's own shares.
The board proposed that the annual general meeting pass the following resolution:
b) For one share with a nominal value of NOK 0.50, the company will pay a minimum of NOK 10, and a maximum of NOK 300.
The board is free to choose the method to be used for the acquisition and sale. $C)$
The annual general meeting then adopted the resolution.
There were no other matters to be considered.
An overview of voting on the individual agenda items is provided in Appendix 2.
The meeting chair then declared the annual general meeting closed.
Martin Mæland Meeting chair
Tine Fossland
Gjertrud Helland
NO0005806802 VEIDEKKE ASA ISIN: General meeting date: 08/05/2019 17.00 Today: 08.05.2019
| Number of shares % sc | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total shares | 133,704,942 | |
| - own shares of the company | 0 | |
| Total shares with voting rights | 133,704,942 | |
| Represented by own shares | 45,939,847 34.36 % | |
| Represented by advance vote | 549,401 | 0.41% |
| Sum own shares | 46,489,248 34.77 % | |
| Represented by proxy | 959,871 | 0.72% |
| Represented by voting instruction | 20,065,951 15.01 % | |
| Sum proxy shares | 21,025,822 15.73 % | |
| Total represented with voting rights | 67,515,070 | 50.50 % |
| Total represented by share capital | 67,515,070 50.50 % |
Registrar for the company:
NORDEA BANK ABP, FILIAL NORGE
Signature company:
VEIDEKKE ASA
Wealer
ISIN: NO0005806802 VEIDEKKE ASA General meeting date: 08/05/2019 17.00 Today: 08.05.2019
| Shares class | FOR | Against | Abstain | Poll in | Poll not registered Represented sh | with voting righ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agenda item 1 Opening of the Annual General Meeting. Election of a person to chair the meeting and two people sign the minutes |
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| Ordinær | 67,515,070 | 0 | 0 | 67,515,070 | 0 | 67,515 |
| votes cast in % | 100.00 % | $0.00 \%$ | 0.00% | |||
| representation of sc in % | 100.00 % | 0.00% | 0.00% | 100.00 % | 0.00% | |
| total sc in % | 50.50 % | 0.00% | 0.00% | 50.50 % | 0.00% | |
| Total | 67,515,070 | 0 | 0 | 67,515,070 | O | 67,515 |
| Agenda item 2 Approval of the notice of the meeting and agenda | ||||||
| Ordinær | 67,515,070 | 0 | 0 | 67,515,070 | 0 | 67,515 |
| votes cast in % | 100.00 % | 0.00% | 0.00% | |||
| representation of sc in % | 100.00 % | 0.00% | 0.00% | 100.00 % | 0.00% | |
| total sc in % | 50.50 % | 0.00% | 0.00% | 50.50 % | 0.00% | |
| Total | 67,515,070 | 0 | 0 | 67,515,070 | O | 67,515 |
| Agenda item 3 Information about the company's operations | ||||||
| Ordinær | 56,972,086 | 0 | 10,542,984 | 67,515,070 | 0 | 67,515 |
| votes cast in % | 84.38 % | 0.00% | 15.62 % | |||
| representation of sc in % | 84.38 % | 0.00% | 15.62 % | 100.00 % | 0.00% | |
| total sc in % | 42.61 % | 0.00% | 7.89 % | 50.50 % | 0.00% | |
| Total | 56,972,086 | 0 10,542,984 67,515,070 | 0 | 67,515 | ||
| Agenda item 4 Statement on the company's corporate governance | ||||||
| Ordinær | 56,972,086 | 0 | 10,542,984 | 67,515,070 | 0 | 67,515 |
| votes cast in % | 84.38 % | $0.00 \%$ | 15.62 % | |||
| representation of sc in % | 84.38 % | $0.00 \%$ | 15.62 % | 100.00 % | 0.00% | |
| total sc in % | 42.61 % | 0.00% | 7.89 % | 50.50 % | 0.00% | |
| Total | 56,972,086 | 0 10,542,984 67,515,070 | O | 67,515 | ||
| Agenda item 5 Approval of the 2018 annual accounts and annual and sustainability report for Veidekke ASA and | ||||||
| group, including payment of dividends | ||||||
| Ordinær | 67,515,070 | 0 | 0 | 67,515,070 | 0 | 67,515 |
| votes cast in % | 100.00 % | $0.00 \%$ | 0.00% | |||
| representation of sc in % | 100.00 % | 0.00% | 0.00% | 100.00 % | 0.00% | |
| total sc in % | 50.50 % | 0.00% | 0.00% | 50.50 % | 0.00% | |
| Total | 67,515,070 | 0 | O | 67,515,070 | $\bf{0}$ | 67,515 |
| Agenda item 6 Election of board members | ||||||
| Ordinær | 61,711,656 | 5,803,414 | 0 | 67,515,070 | 0 | 67,515 |
| votes cast in % | 91.40 % | 8.60 % | $0.00 \%$ | |||
| representation of sc in % | 91.40 % | 8.60 % | 0.00% | 100.00 % | 0.00% | |
| total sc in % | 46.16 % | 4.34 % | 0.00% | 50.50 % | 0.00% | |
| Total | 61,711,656 | 5,803,414 | 0 67,515,070 | o | 67,515 | |
| Agenda item 6.1 Gro Bakstad |
| Shares class | FOR | Against | Abstain | Poll in | Poll not registered Represented sh | with voting righ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ordinær | 67,065,370 | 445,730 | 3,970 | 67,515,070 | 0 | 67,515 |
| votes cast in % | 99.33 % | 0.66 % | 0.01% | |||
| representation of sc in % | 99.33 % | 0.66% | 0.01% | 100.00 % | 0.00% | |
| total sc in % | 50.16 % | 0.33% | 0.00% | 50.50 % | 0.00% | |
| Total | 67,065,370 | 445,730 | 3,970 67,515,070 | 0 | 67,515 | |
| Agenda item 6.2 Ingalill Berglund | ||||||
| Ordinær | 67,065,370 | 445,730 | 3,970 | 67,515,070 | 0 | 67,515 |
| votes cast in % | 99.33 % | 0.66% | 0.01% | |||
| representation of sc in % | 99.33 % | 0.66 % | 0.01% | 100.00 % | 0.00% | |
| total sc in % | 50.16 % | 0.33% | 0.00% | 50.50 % | 0.00% | |
| Total | 67,065,370 | 445,730 | 3,970 67,515,070 | O | 67,515 | |
| Agenda item 6.3 Hans von Uthmann | ||||||
| Ordinær | 67,082,965 | 428,135 | 3,970 | 67,515,070 | 0 | 67,515 |
| votes cast in % | 99.36 % | 0.63% | 0.01% | |||
| representation of sc in % | 99.36 % | 0.63% | 0.01% | 100.00 % | 0.00% | |
| total sc in % | 50.17 % | 0.32% | 0.00% | 50.50 % | 0.00% | |
| Total | 67,082,965 | 428,135 | 3,970 67,515,070 | o | 67,515 | |
| Agenda item 6.4 Ingolv Høyland | ||||||
| Ordinær | 67,082,965 | 428,135 | 3,970 | 67,515,070 | 0 | 67,515 |
| votes cast in % | 99.36 % | 0.63% | 0.01% | |||
| representation of sc in % | 99.36 % | 0.63% | 0.01% | 100.00 % | 0.00% | |
| total sc in % | 50.17 % | 0.32% | 0.00% | 50.50 % | 0.00% | |
| Total | 67,082,965 | 428,135 | 3,970 67,515,070 | 0 | 67,515 | |
| Agenda item 6.5 Daniel Kjørberg Siraj | ||||||
| Ordinær | 66,917,466 | 593,634 | 3,970 | 67,515,070 | 0 | 67,515 |
| votes cast in % | 99.12 % | 0.88 % | 0.01% | |||
| representation of sc in % | 99.12 % | 0.88% | 0.01% | 100.00 % | 0.00% | |
| total sc in % | 50.05 % | 0.44% | 0.00% | 50.50 % | 0.00% | |
| Total | 66,917,466 | 593,634 | 3,970 67,515,070 | o | 67,515 | |
| Agenda item 6.6 Svein Richard Brandtzæg | ||||||
| Ordinær | 67,082,965 | 428,135 | 3,970 | 67,515,070 | 0 | 67,515 |
| votes cast in % | 99.36 % | 0.63% | 0.01% | |||
| representation of sc in % | 99.36 % | 0.63% | 0.01% | 100.00 % | 0.00% | |
| total sc in % | 50.17 % | 0.32% | 0.00% | 50.50 % | 0.00% | |
| Total | 67,082,965 | 428,135 | 3,970 67,515,070 | 0 | 67,515 | |
| Agenda item 6.7 Tone Hegland Bachke | ||||||
| Ordinær | 67,065,370 | 445,730 | 3,970 | 67,515,070 | 0 | 67,515 |
| votes cast in % | 99.33 % | 0.66% | 0.01% | |||
| representation of sc in % | 99.33 % | 0.66 % | 0.01% | 100.00 % | 0.00% | |
| total sc in % | 50.16 % | 0.33% | 0.00 % | 50.50 % | 0.00% | |
| Total | 67,065,370 | 445,730 | 3,970 67,515,070 | O | 67,515 | |
| Agenda item 7 Remuneration of board members | ||||||
| Ordinær | 67,497,050 | 17,595 | 425 | 67,515,070 | 0 | 67,515 |
| votes cast in % | 99.97 % | 0.03% | 0.00% | |||
| representation of sc in % | 99.97 % | 0.03% | 0.00% | 100.00 % | 0.00% | |
| total sc in % | 50.48 % | 0.01 % | 0.00% | 50.50 % | 0.00% |
| Shares class | FOR | Against | Abstain | Poll in | Poll not registered Represented sh | with voting righ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 67,497,050 | 17,595 | 425 67,515,070 | 0 | 67,515 | |
| Agenda item 8 Election of members to the Nomination Committee | ||||||
| Ordinær | 67,482,430 | 32,630 | 10 | 67,515,070 | 0 | 67,515 |
| votes cast in % | 99.95 % | 0.05% | 0.00% | |||
| representation of sc in % | 99.95 % | 0.05% | 0.00% | 100.00 % | 0.00% | |
| total sc in % | 50.47 % | 0.02% | 0.00% | 50.50 % | 0.00% | |
| Total | 67,482,430 | 32,630 | 10 67,515,070 | 0 | 67,515 | |
| Agenda item 8.1 Harald Norvik | ||||||
| Ordinær | 67,493,495 | 17,595 | 3,980 | 67,515,070 | 0 | 67,515 |
| votes cast in % | 99.97 % | 0.03% | 0.01% | |||
| representation of sc in % | 99.97 % | 0.03% | 0.01% | 100.00 % | 0.00% | |
| total sc in % | 50.48 % | 0.01% | 0.00% | 50.50 % | 0.00% | |
| Total | 67,493,495 | 17,595 | 3,980 67,515,070 | O | 67,515 | |
| Agenda item 8.2 Anne Elisabet Thurmann-Nielsen | ||||||
| Ordinær | 67,511,090 | 0 | 3,980 | 67,515,070 | 0 | 67,515 |
| votes cast in % | 99.99 % | 0.00% | 0.01% | |||
| representation of sc in % | 99.99 % | 0.00% | 0.01% | 100.00 % | 0.00% | |
| total sc in % | 50.49 % | $0.00 \%$ | 0.00% | 50.50 % | 0.00% | |
| Total | 67,511,090 | 0 | 3,980 67,515,070 | 0 | 67,515 | |
| Agenda item 8.3 Erik Must | ||||||
| Ordinær | 67,511,090 | 0 | 3,980 | 67,515,070 | 0 | 67,515 |
| votes cast in % | 99.99 % | 0.00% | 0.01% | |||
| representation of sc in % | 99.99 % | $0.00 \%$ | 0.01% | 100.00 % | 0.00% | |
| total sc in % | 50.49 % | $0.00 \%$ | $0.00 \%$ | 50.50 % | 0.00% | |
| Total | 67,511,090 | 0 | 3,980 | 67,515,070 | 0 | 67,515 |
| Agenda item 8.4 Tine Fossland | ||||||
| Ordinær | 67,511,090 | 0 | 3,980 | 67,515,070 | 0 | 67,515 |
| votes cast in % | 99.99 % | 0.00% | 0.01% | |||
| representation of sc in % | 99.99 % | 0.00% | 0.01% | 100.00 % | 0.00% | |
| total sc in % | 50.49 % | 0.00% | 0.00% | 50.50 % | 0.00% | |
| Total | 67,511,090 | O | 3,980 67,515,070 | O | 67,515 | |
| Agenda item 9 Remuneration of the Nomination Committee | ||||||
| Ordinær | 67,497,290 | 17,605 | 175 | 67,515,070 | 0 | 67,515 |
| votes cast in % | 99.97 % | 0.03% | 0.00% | |||
| representation of sc in % | 99.97 % | 0.03% | 0.00% | 100.00 % | 0.00% | |
| total sc in % | 50.48 % | 0.01% | 0.00% | 50.50 % | 0.00% | |
| Total | 67,497,290 | 17,605 | 175 67,515,070 | O | 67,515 | |
| Agenda item 10 Review of the board's declaration on the principles for determining salaries and other | ||||||
| remuneration for senior executives in the company | ||||||
| Ordinær | 57,397,234 | 10,117,411 | 425 | 67,515,070 | 0 | 67,515 |
| votes cast in % | 85.01 % | 14.99 % | 0.00% | |||
| representation of sc in % | 85.01 % | 14.99 % | 0.00% | 100.00 % | 0.00% | |
| total sc in % | 42.93 % | 7.57 % | 0.00% | 50.50 % | 0.00% | |
| Total | 57,397,234 10,117,411 | 425 67,515,070 | 0 | 67,515 | ||
| Agenda item 10.A Advisory vote concerning the board's declaration concerning the salaries and other remunera |
of senior executives
| Shares class | FOR | Against | Abstain | Poll in | Poll not registered Represented sh | with voting righ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ordinær | 67,229,845 | 284,800 | 425 | 67,515,070 | 0 | 67,515 |
| votes cast in % | 99.58 % | 0.42% | 0.00% | |||
| representation of sc in % | 99.58 % | 0.42% | 0.00% | 100.00 % | $0.00 \%$ | |
| total sc in % | 50.28 % | 0.21% | $0.00 \%$ | 50.50 % | 0.00% | |
| Total | 67,229,845 | 284,800 | 425 67,515,070 | 0 | 67,515 | |
| Agenda item 10.B Approval of the board's declaration concerning remuneration related to shares in the compan | ||||||
| Ordinær | 62,603,054 | 4,911,591 | 425 | 67,515,070 | 0 | 67,515 |
| votes cast in % | 92.73 % | 7.28 % | 0.00% | |||
| representation of sc in % | 92.73 % | 7.28 % | $0.00 \%$ | 100.00 % | 0.00% | |
| total sc in % | 46.82 % | 3.67 % | 0.00% | 50.50 % | 0.00% | |
| Total | 62,603,054 | 4,911,591 | 425 67,515,070 | 0 | 67,515 | |
| Agenda item 11 Approval of the audit fee | ||||||
| Ordinær | 67,493,330 | 0 | 21,740 | 67,515,070 | 0 | 67,515 |
| votes cast in % | 99.97 % | 0.00% | 0.03% | |||
| representation of sc in % | 99.97 % | 0.00% | 0.03% | 100.00 % | 0.00% | |
| total sc in % | 50.48 % | 0.00% | 0.02% | 50.50 % | 0.00% | |
| Total | 67,493,330 | 0 | 21,740 67,515,070 | 0 | 67,515 | |
| Agenda item 12 Authorisation of the board of directors to undertake capital increases in connection with the acquisition of companies and investment in rea |
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| Ordinær | 67,515,070 | 0 | 0 | 67,515,070 | 0 | 67,515 |
| votes cast in % | 100.00 % | 0.00% | 0.00% | |||
| representation of sc in % | 100.00 % | 0.00% | $0.00 \%$ | 100.00 % | 0.00% | |
| total sc in % | 50.50 % | 0.00% | 0.00% | 50.50 % | 0.00% | |
| Total | 67,515,070 | 0 | 0 67,515,070 | 0 | 67,515 | |
| Agenda item 13 Authorisation of the board of directors to undertake capital increases in connection with Veidekke`s share programme and option programme |
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| Ordinær | 62,625,978 | 4,888,842 | 250 | 67,515,070 | 0 | 67,515 |
| votes cast in % | 92.76 % | 7.24 % | $0.00 \%$ | |||
| representation of sc in % | 92.76 % | 7.24 % | 0.00% | 100.00 % | 0.00% | |
| total sc in % | 46.84 % | 3.66 % | 0.00% | 50.50 % | 0.00% | |
| Total | 62,625,978 | 4,888,842 | 250 67,515,070 | 0 | 67,515 | |
| Agenda item 14 Authorisation of the board of directors to purchase the company `s own shares for optimisation | ||||||
| the company's capital structure and as a me | ||||||
| Ordinær | 67,249,049 | 0 | 266,021 | 67,515,070 | 0 | 67,515 |
| votes cast in % | 99.61 % | 0.00% | 0.39% | |||
| representation of sc in % | 99.61 % | 0.00% | 0.39% | 100.00 % | 0.00% | |
| total sc in % | 50.30 % | 0.00% | 0.20% | 50.50 % | 0.00% | |
| Total | 67,249,049 | O | 266,021 67,515,070 | 0 | 67,515 | |
| Agenda item 15 Authorisation of the board of directors to purchase the company`s own shares in connection wi Veidekkes share programme and option progra |
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| Ordinær | 62,625,978 | 4,888,842 | 250 | 67,515,070 | 0 | 67,515 |
| votes cast in % | 92.76 % | 7.24 % | 0.00% | |||
| representation of sc in % | 92.76 % | 7.24 % | $0.00 \%$ | 100.00 % | 0.00% | |
| total sc in % | 46.84 % | 3.66 % | 0.00 % | 50.50 % | $0.00 \%$ | |
| Total | 62,625,978 | 4,888,842 | 250 67,515,070 | 0 | 67,515 |
Signature company:
NORDEA BANK ABP, FILIAL NORGE
VEIDEKKE ASA
| Name | Total number of shares Nominal value Share capital Voting rights | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ordinær | 133,704,942 | 0.50 66,852,471.00 Yes | |
| Sum: |
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requires majority of the given votes
§ 5-18 Amendment to resolution
Requires two-thirds majority of the given votes
like the issued share capital represented/attended on the general meeting
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