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Salvatore Ferragamo

Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement Mar 14, 2025

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Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement

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

The Company has decided to avail itself of the option - provided by Article 14 of the Bylaws – to provide that the attendance of shareholders at the Shareholders' Meeting and the exercise of voting rights shall take place solely through the Appointed Representative referred to in Article 135-undecies of the TUF, without physical participation of the shareholders. 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 "Appointed Representative" of SALVATORE FERRAGAMO S.p.A. (hereinafter, the "Company"), pursuant to Article 135-undecies TUF, in the person of one of its employees or collaborators with a specific mandate, proceeds to collect voting proxies relating to the Ordinary and Extraordinary Shareholders' Meeting of SALVATORE FERRAGAMO S.p.A. convened for April 16, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. in a single call, in accordance with the procedures and terms set forth in the notice of call published on the company's website at https://group.ferragamo.com section "Governance/Shareholders' Meeting/2025" on March 14, 2025 and by excerpt in the daily newspaper Milano Finanza on March 15, 2025.

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 Shareholders' Meeting ( i.e., by 11:59 p.m. of April 14, 2025). The proxies and voting instructions may be revoked within the same deadline.

Declaration of the Appointed 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.
(*)

PROXY FORM TO THE APPOINTED 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 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
Tax identification code or other identification if foreign (*)
different from the Born in (*) On (*)
proxy signatory)

Registered office / Resident in (*)

Related to

Registrated in the securities account
(1)
n. ___ at the custodian _ ABI _ CAB
__
no. (*) _____ ordinary shares ISIN IT0004712375 referred to the communication (pursuant to art. 83-sexies Legislative Decree n. 58/1998)
(2) No.
_____
Supplied by the intermediary:
_______
no. (*) ______ multiple vote shares ISIN IT0005333494 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)
(2) No.
_____
Supplied by the intermediary:
_______

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 Apppointed 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) *

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

VOTING INSTRUCTIONS (Part 2 of 2)

intended for the Appointed 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 Shareholders' Meeting of SALVATORE FERRAGAMO to be held by means of telecommunications on April 16, 2025, at 09:30 a.m., in a single 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 Part

1.1) Financial Statements of Salvatore Ferragamo S.p.A. as of December 31, 2024, accompanied by the Directors' Report on operations for the year 2024, including the Sustainability Report for the year 2024 prepared pursuant to Legislative Decree 125/2024, the Report of the Board of Statutory Auditors and the Independent Auditors. Presentation of the Consolidated Financial Statements as of December 31, 2024. Related and consequent 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
1.2) Proposal regarding the coverage of the operating loss. Related and consequent 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) Appointment of a Director pursuant to Article 2386 of the Italian Civil Code or reduction in the number of members of the Board of Directors. Any resolutions pursuant to Article 2390 of the Italian Civil Code. Related and consequent resolutions.

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

SECTION A
Proposed resolution (where submitted by
voting rights holder and published by the
Tick only one box:
issuer)
(proponent)
________
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
3)
Report on remuneration policy and compensation paid. Related and consequent resolutions:
3.1 resolutions concerning the Company's remuneration policy set forth in the first section of the report pursuant to Article 123-ter, paragraphs 3-bis and 3-ter of Legislative
Decree No. 58 of February 24, 1998 ("TUF");
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
3.2 resolutions referred to in the second section of the report pursuant to Article 123-ter, paragraph 6, of the TUF.
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
4) Determination of the maximum limit for the remuneration of directors holding special offices. Related and consequent 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

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

Extraordinary Part

1) Proposal to amend the Bylaws to: (i) introduce the possibility to appoint even more than one Vice Chairman; (ii) introduce the possibility to appoint a manager other than the manager responsible for preparing financial reports for the attestation referred to in Article 154-bis, paragraph 5-ter, TUF. Related and consequent resolutions:

1.1 Amendment to Article 21.
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
1.2 Amendment to Article 22.
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
1.3 Amendment to Article 32.
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

(Place and Date) * (

Signature)

*

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

DIRECTORS' LIABILITY ACTION
In case of vote on a directors' liability action pursuant to art. 2393,
paragraph 2, of the Italian Civil Code, proposed by the shareholders on
the occasion of the approval of the financial statements, the undersigned
appoints the Appointed
Representative to vote as follows:
In Favour Against Abstain
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*

(Place and Date) * (
Signature)

MONTE TITOLI S.p.A.

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

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE FILLING AND SUBMISSION

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 Shareholders' Meeting (i.e., by 11:59 p.m. of April 14, 2025)

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

− 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:

  • i) transmission of an electronically reproduced copy (PDF) to the certified email address [email protected] (subject line "Proxy Salvatore Ferragamo Shareholders' Meeting April 2025") 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 (subject line "Proxy Salvatore Ferragamo Shareholders' Meeting April 2025"), sending a copy reproduced electronically (PDF) in advance by ordinary e-mail to [email protected] (subject line "Proxy Salvatore Ferragamo Shareholders' Meeting April 2025")

Please note: 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 shareholders' 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).

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

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

SALVATORE FERRAGAMO's PRIVACY POLICY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO ARTICLES 13 AND 14 OF EU REGULATION 2016/679:

Pursuant to EU Regulation No. 679/2016 ("Regulation") and the current national legislation on the protection of personal data (hereinafter, together with the Regulation, the "Privacy Legislation"), Salvatore Ferragamo S.p.A. ("Company"), with registered office in Florence, Via Dei Tornabuoni No. 2, as Data Controller, informs you that the personal data provided with this proxy will be processed for the sole purpose of enabling the Company to manage the operations of the shareholders' meetings and the consequent legal obligations, in compliance with the Privacy Legislation. The legal basis for the processing is therefore, respectively, the need to execute the existing contractual relationship between you and the Company and the need to fulfill regulatory obligations to which the Company is subject.

The provision of personal data with this proxy is necessary in order to allow you to participate in the Shareholders' Meeting; without it, you will not be able to attend the Shareholders' Meeting and exercise your right to vote.

The personal data will be kept by the Company, together with the documents produced during the Meeting, in order to document what is transcribed in the minutes. In accordance with the principles of proportionality and necessity, personal data will be kept in a form that allows the identification of the data subjects for a period of time not exceeding the achievement of the purposes for which the data are processed.

Personal data may be made known to employees and collaborators of Salvatore Ferragamo S.p.A. for the pursuit of the purposes indicated above. Personal data will also be subject to publication by Ferragamo in order to fulfill current regulatory obligations.

Such data may be disclosed or communicated to specific parties in fulfillment of a legal obligation, regulation or EU legislation, or in accordance with provisions issued by Authorities empowered to do so by law or by supervisory and control bodies.

The subjects to whom the personal data refer may exercise, at any time by writing to [email protected], the rights provided for in Articles 15-21 of the Regulation, where applicable, (in particular: access to data, rectification, cancellation, limitation of processing, portability of data) and the right to lodge a complaint with the Privacy Guarantor (www.garanteprivacy.it). Salvatore Ferragamo S.p.A. has designated a Data Protection Officer or DPO, who can be contacted at the following address: [email protected]

PROXY FORM TO THE APPOINTED 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

(Appointed 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.

Article 135-undecies-1 (Appointed representative of a listed company)

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

    1. The bylaws may provide that participation in the assembly and the exercise of voting rights occur exclusively through the representative appointed by the company pursuant to Article 135-undecies. The appointed representative may also be given delegations or sub-delegations pursuant to Article 135-novies, in derogation of Article 135-undecies, paragraph 4.
    1. The submission of proposals for deliberation are not permitted at the assembly. Notwithstanding what is provided in Article 126-bis, paragraph 1, first period, those entitled to vote may individually submit proposals for resolutions on agenda items or proposals permitted by law up to the fifteenth day preceding the first or only convocation of the assembly. These resolution proposals are subsequently made available to the public on the company's website within two days following the deadline. The validity of the individual resolution submissions is contingent upon the company receiving the communication provided for in Article 83-sexies.
    1. The right to ask questions referred to in Article 127-ter is exercised only before the meeting. The company shall provide answers to the questions received at least three days before the meeting.
      1. Paragraph 1 also applies to companies admitted to trading on a multilateral trading market.

Civil Code Art. 2393 (Directors liability action)

    1. The liability action against the directors is started upon resolution of the meeting also when the company is in liquidation.
    1. The resolution concerning the directors' liability can be adopted on the occasion of the discussion of the financial statements, although not indicated in the item of the agenda, when it concerns circumstances occurred in the same financial year.
    1. The liability action can also be started upon resolution of the Supervisory Board adopted by two thirds of its members.
    1. The action must be started within five years from the termination of office of the director.
    1. The resolution concerning the directors' liability action implies the revocation from office of the directors against whom it is started, provided that it is approved by at least one fifth of the share capital. In this case the meeting provides for their replacement.
    1. The company can waive the directors' liability action and can compromise, provided that the waiver and the settlement are expressly approved by the meeting and provided also that a minority of shareholders representing at least one fifth of the share capital does not vote against or, in case of issuers of financial instruments widely distributed among the public, at least one twentieth of the share capital or the different quantity provided for by the by-laws for the exercise of the directors' liability action pursuant to first and second paragraph of art. 2393-bis.

Law no. 21 of 5 march 2024

Art. 11

(Conduct of shareholders' meetings of listed Companies)

    1. After article 135-undecies of the consolidated text referred to in legislative decree 24 February 1998, n. 58, the following is inserted: «Art. 135-undecies.1 (Intervention at the meeting through the appointed representative). - 1. The company bylaws may provide that participation in the shareholders meeting and the exercise of voting rights take place exclusively through the representative designated by the company pursuant to article 135-undecies. The appointed representative may also be granted proxies or sub-proxies pursuant to article 135-novies, in derogation of article 135-undecies, paragraph 4.
    1. The presentation of proposed resolutions at the meeting is not permitted. Without prejudice to the provisions of article 126-bis, paragraph 1, first sentence, those who have the right to vote may individually present resolution proposals on the items on the agenda or proposals whose presentation is otherwise permitted by law within the fifteenth day prior to the date of the first or only meeting call. The proposed resolutions are made available to the public on the company's website within two days following the expiry of the deadline. Legitimation for the individual submission of proposed resolutions is subject to the company's receipt of the communication required by article 83-sexies.
    1. The right to ask questions referred to in article 127-ter is exercised only before the meeting. The company provides answers to the questions received at least three days before the shareholders meeting.
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NOTE: English translation for convenience only, only the Italian version is authentic.

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