Governance Information • Apr 18, 2024
Governance Information
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Telekom Slovenije, d.d. (hereinafter: Telekom Slovenije) hereby issues its corporate governance statement in accordance with the fifth paragraph of Article 70 of the Companies Act, and the recommendations of the Corporate Governance Code and the Corporate Governance Code for Companies with Capital Assets of the State.
The corporate governance statement is an integral part of the audited annual report of the Telekom Slovenije Group and Telekom Slovenije, d.d. for 2023. It relates to the period 1 January 2023 to 31 December 2023. We also disclose significant events after the aforementioned period and up to the publication of the statement. The corporate governance statement is accessible in electronic form, for a minimum of five years from the date of its publication, on the Company's website at https://www.telekom.si/en/about-us/company/corporate-governance and in the Ljubljana Stock Exchange's electronic information system athttp://seonet.ljse.si.
Corporate governance at Telekom Slovenije and within the Telekom Slovenije Group is based on the following principles and guidelines:
The Corporate Governance Policy defines a system for segregating responsibilities and competences between members of management and supervisory bodies, the role of Supervisory Board's committees and the protection of employees' interests. It also defines groups of stakeholders, a strategy for communication and cooperation with those groups, a policy governing links between the Company and its subsidiaries, and a commitment to identify conflicts of interest and to ensure the independence of members of the Supervisory Board and Management Board.
The Supervisory Board and Management Board adopt updates to the Corporate Governance Policy, taking into account current guidelines in the area of corporate governance, as well as binding regulations and best practices.
The Corporate Governance Rulebook of the Telekom Slovenije Group defines the rules, criteria and mechanisms for managing and supervising companies in the Telekom Slovenije Group. The Instructions on the Implementation of the Corporate Governance Rulebook of the Telekom Slovenije Group defines the way in which the corporate governance of subsidiaries is implemented in individual areas.
The Management Board and Supervisory Board function in accordance with the law and other regulations, the Articles of Association of Telekom Slovenije, d.d. and the rules of procedure of the Management Board and Supervisory Board.
The Corporate Governance Policy of Telekom Slovenije, d.d., the rules of procedure of the Management Board and the other documents linked to corporate governance are publicly accessible on the Company's website at https:// www.telekom.si/en/about-us/company/corporategovernance.
Telekom Slovenije, as a public interest entity whose securities are traded on the regulated securities market, and as a company with capital assets of the State, took into account the corporate governance recommendations set out in the following documents to the greatest extent possible during the 2023 financial year:
In its work and operations, Telekom Slovenije also complies with the guidelines set out in the Code of Ethics of the Telekom Slovenije Group of 1 February 2017 (published on the Company's website at www.telekom.si).

Telekom Slovenije explains below deviations from individual recommendations set out in the aforementioned code:
Recommendations 4.1 and 4.3: In 2020, Telekom Slovenije adopted the Policy Governing the Diversity of the Management Board and Supervisory Board of Telekom Slovenije, d.d. ¸in accordance with the recommendations of the code. The Company deviates in part from this recommendation, as targets are stated in descriptive terms, but not in numerical terms or percentages, except with regard to gender diversity.
The Supervisory Board began the process of revising the Diversity Policy in 2024.
Recommendations 6 and 6.2: Telekom Slovenije deviates in part from this recommendation as, in accordance with Appendix 2 to the Recommendations and Expectations of SDH, the Remuneration Policy for the Management Body of Telekom Slovenije, d.d. and the Management Bodies of Telekom Slovenije Group Subsidiaries only governs the remuneration of members of the Company's management body, while the remuneration of the members of its supervisory body were defined by a resolution of the 31st General Meeting of Shareholders that is in line with the sample resolution found in Appendix 1 to the Recommendations and Expectations of SDH.
Recommendation 15.1: Telekom Slovenije deviates in part from the recommendation with respect to the definition of an annual training plan for members of the Supervisory Board and the members of its committees, as an annual plan as a unique document is not defined.
Recommendation 16.4: Telekom Slovenije did not comply with this recommendation, as an external evaluation of the assessment of the Supervisory Board was not performed. The self-assessment of the Supervisory Board for 2023 was carried out based on the methodology of the Slovenian Directors' Association. Based on that assessment, the Supervisory Board discussed and adopted an action plan of improvements.
Recommendation 22.1: Telekom Slovenije deviates in part from this recommendation, as it does not have a succession system in place for the Management Board; internal candidates are appropriately considered in the scope of the selection process.
The Company began drafting a Succession Policy in 2024.
Recommendation 32.7: Telekom Slovenije deviates in part from this recommendation, as it has only published the rules of procedure of the Management Board on its website.
Telekom Slovenije explains below deviations from individual recommendations set out in the aforementioned code:
Recommendations 3.6.1 and 3.6.3: Telekom Slovenije deviates from this recommendation in the part that relates to specific targets of individual aspects of diversity, which the policy did not include in 2023, while targets are likewise not implemented in the Company's internal acts. In 2024, the Supervisory Board adopted a renewed DiversityPolicy, which sets a target of 33% under-represented gender in the Management Board and Supervisory Board by the end of 2026.
6.2.6: Telekom Slovenije deviates in part from this recommendation, as it has not adopted a succession policy in the form of a single document; internal candidates are appropriately considered in the scope of the selection process.
The Company began drafting a Succession Policy in 2024.
The Supervisory Board starts the selection process for candidates for the Management Board before the expiry of the term of office of the current Management Board or when the need to start the recruitment process for the appointment of Management Board members is identified.
Telekom Slovenije adheres to the Recommendations and Expectations of Slovenski državni holding to the greatest extent possible. Telekom Slovenije's position regarding the recommendations and expectations is published on the Company's website at: https://www.telekom.si/en/ about-us/company/corporate-governance.

Telekom Slovenije is a public limited company. It has a twotier system of governance. It is run by the Management Board and supervised by the Supervisory Board. The Company's governing bodies are the General Meeting of Shareholders, Supervisory Board and Management Board.
All shareholders are treated equally, and we consistently ensure the exercising of their rights. Shareholders have the right to participate in the management of the company, the right to dividends and the right to an appropriate share of residual assets after the company's liquidation or bankruptcy.
Shareholders exercise their right to information at the General Meeting of Shareholders. The convening, competences and functioning of the General Meeting of Shareholders are set out in the ZGD-1, the Company's Articles of Association and the rules of procedure of the General Meeting of Shareholders. The Company convenes the General Meeting of Shareholders at least once a year, when it benefits the Company or whenever required in accordance with the law and its Articles of Association. The date that the convening of the General Meeting of Shareholders is published on the website of the Agency of the Republic of Slovenia for Public Legal Records and Related Services is deemed the official date of that convocation. Shareholders exercise their rights at the General Meeting of Shareholders in person or through authorised representatives. Detailed information about the rights of shareholders is published to coincide with the convening of the General Meeting of Shareholders and is accessible on the Company's website (https://www. telekom.si/en/about-us/investor-relations/shareholder-smeetings).
Shareholders who are entered in the central register of securities at KDD (Central Securities Clearing Corporation) at the close of business seven days prior to the General Meeting of Shareholders (cut-off day) are entitled to participate and vote at the General Meeting of Shareholders, if they have registered in writing at least three days prior to the General Meeting of Shareholders.
Telekom Slovenije's shareholders met at one General Meeting of Shareholders in 2023. At total of 80.60% of shares with voting rights were represented at the 36th General Meeting of Shareholders held on 16 June. At the General Meeting of Shareholders, the Company's shareholders:
No challenges against resolutions adopted by the General Meeting of Shareholders were announced.
The resolutions of General Meetings of Shareholders and documentation from previous meetings are published on the Company's website.
Telekom's Management Board comprises five members: the President, Vice-President, two members and the Workers' Director. The term of office of Management Board members is four years, with the possibility of reappointment.
At its 16th ordinary session held on 11 September 2023, Telekom Slovenije's Supervisory Board reappointed Špela Fortin as member of the Management Board and Workers' Director based on the proposal of the Works Council. Her four-year term of office began on 14 September 2023.
There were no other changes to the Management Board in 2023.

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Offi ce |
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Fir int st nt ap po me fun cti to on |
Co let ion mp of fun cti / on f o ffic ter m o e |
Ge nd er |
Na tio lity na |
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Ed tio n / uca fes sio l pr ofi le pro na |
Me mb hip ers in s iso up erv ry bo die f s o affi liat ed un ies co mp an |
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Pre sid of th ent e Ma Bo ard ent nag em |
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Ma le |
Slo ian ven |
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14 Nov ber 20 22 em |
13 Nov ber 20 26 em |
Ma le |
Slo ian ven |
19 76 |
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Dež eln a b ank a Slo ije, d.d ven |
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Me mb er |
Fin Acc tin Co olli ntr anc e, oun g, ng, l Es Pro Rea e M ent tat ent cur em ana gem , , Log isti and th ubs idia TS dia cs e s ry me |
12 Oct obe r 2 02 2 |
11 Oct obe r 2 02 6 |
Fem ale |
Slo ian ven |
19 68 |
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Me mb er |
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14 Nov ber 20 22 em |
13 Nov ber 20 26 em |
Fem ale |
Slo ian ven |
19 72 |
r's Ho lds a b ach elo deg in ele ica l ctr ree ine eri and eng ng er's de ast a m gre e in c nic ati om mu on sci enc es. |
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| Šp ela Fo rtin |
Me mb of er ard Ma Bo ent nag em ' D – W ork ire cto ers r |
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14 Se ber 20 19 tem p ( firs of offi ce) t te rm 14 Se ber 20 23 tem p |
13 Se ber 20 23 tem p ( firs of offi ce) t te rm 13 Se ber 20 27 tem p |
Fem ale |
Slo ian ven |
19 78 |
Hig h s cho ol g rad uat e. |

The Management Board manages transactions and represents the Company independently, and is liable for its own actions in that regard in accordance with the limitations set out in the Company's Articles of Association and internal acts. The responsibilities of individual members of the Management Board are set out in the rules of procedure of that body and in the resolution defining the business areas and responsibilities of Management Board members, to which the Supervisory Board gives its consent.
In managing transactions, the Management Board ensures the appropriate risk management, respect for the integrity and security of trade secrets, and acts with the diligence of a conscientious and fair manager.
The Management Board met at 66 ordinary sessions and one correspondence session in 2023. Due to circumstances that could result in conflicts of interest, individual members of the Management Board recused themselves from decision making on nine matters within their own or the Management Board's collective competence.
The Management Board made numerous business decisions and implemented activities to achieve the objectives set out in the current Strategic Business Plan, taking into account the principles of sustainable development and the interests of shareholders and other stakeholders. It dedicated special attention to activities to upgrade the mobile network and to ensuring the provision of secure and reliable services. The Management Board actively responded to events in the broader and local social environment, which was particularly evident after August's catastrophic floods, when Telekom Slovenije's network was functioning normally again in the shortest time possible.
With the consent of the Supervisory Board, the Management Board adopted the Strategic Business Plan for the period 2024 to 2028, in the scope of which it also discussed the strategy of sustainable operations. The conclusion of a loan agreement in the amount of EUR 100 million for the pursuit of Telekom Slovenije's ambitious and development-oriented strategy ensured the Company will receive the necessary funding, and stable, long-term sources of financing.
The remuneration, composition and amount of earnings of Management Board members are set out in employment contracts taking into account the Act Governing the Remuneration of Managers of Companies with Majority Ownership held by the Republic of Slovenia or Self-Governing Local Communities (ZPPOGD), the Decree setting the highest correlation between the basic salary and the amount of variable remuneration of directors (hereinafter: the Decree) and the Remuneration Policy for Members of Telekom Slovenije, d.d.'s Management Bodies and the Management Bodies of Telekom Slovenije Group Subsidiaries (hereinafter: Remuneration Policy), which was updated in 2023.
In accordance with the Company's Annual Business Plan, each year the Supervisory Board defines in detail specific questions regarding the remuneration of Management Board members, the selection of short- and long-term performance criteria and their target values for individual years, the weighting of criteria in terms of importance, a system of assessing the fulfilment of criteria, the method for calculating the variable component of remuneration taking into account achieved assessments, and other necessary content.
The earnings of Management Board members comprise a basic salary, a variable component of remuneration, and other rights and benefits. The criteria for the payment of the variable component of remuneration comprise quantitative and qualitative and financial and non-financial criteria.
According to the Remuneration Policy, the variable component of remuneration based on financial criteria (e.g. net sales revenue, EBITDA, etc.) is 50%. The same 50% share applies to the variable component of remuneration based on non-financial criteria (e.g. trend in market share, NPS, organisational efficiency, development, sustainable operations according to environmental, social and governance criteria).
The aforementioned Decree states that the basic salary of Management Board members may amount to a maximum of five times the average gross salary within the Telekom Slovenije Group, where the salary of an individual member of the Management Board is determined taking into account their powers, duties, experience, responsibilities, scope of work and the Company's financial situation.
The conditions for profit sharing by the Management Board are governed by the Company's Articles of Association. The earnings of Management Board members in 2023 are presented in the separate report, Report on the remuneration of members of Telekom Slovenije, d.d.'s Management Board and Supervisory Board for 2023, and in the financial report in point 42. Related party transactions.
In accordance with the Articles of Association of Telekom Slovenije, d.d., the Company's Supervisory Board comprises nine members. The composition of the Supervisory Board was unchanged in 2023.
In the scope of its competences, the Supervisory Board ensured the responsible and prudent supervision of the operations of Telekom Slovenije and the Telekom Slovenije Group in 2023. It met regularly, and discussed different aspects of operations and monitored the implementation of plans. Specific topics were discussed in advance by the Supervisory Board's committees. Based on findings, proposals and careful assessment by those committees, the Supervisory Board adopted decisions and informed stakeholders after its sessions. The Supervisory Board met at eleven ordinary sessions and four correspondence sessions in 2023.

The Supervisory Board comprised the following members in 2023: Žiga Debeljak, MSc (President) Karla Pinter, MSc (Vice-President), Aleksander Igličar, MSc, Mateja Čuk Orel, MSc, Alenka Čok Pangeršič, MSc, Marko Boštjančič, Drago Kijevčanin (Vice-President), Dušan Pišek and Rok Pleteršek.
The composition of the Supervisory Board is diverse, as its members complement each other in terms of their expertise, competences, experience, age, gender, work method and other aspects. This facilitates the effective exchange of opinions and views at sessions.
In accordance with the Corporate Governance Code, the Supervisory Board hereby declares that all costs in connection with its work are disclosed in this annual report.
| Me be f t he Su iso Bo d m rs o p erv ry ar |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nam e |
Offi ce |
Firs poin t ap tme nt to f tion unc |
plet ion Com of f tion / unc of o ffic term e |
Sha reh olde r/ loye emp e ativ ent rep res e |
Par tici ion pat in isor Sup erv y Boa rd sion ses s |
Gen der |
Nat iona lity |
Yea r of birt h |
Edu ion / pr ofe ssio nal file cat pro |
Inde den pen ce per of sta tem ent inde den pen ce |
Exis ten ce of c onfl icts of in tere st dur ing the fina ncia l yea r |
Mem ber ship in s rvis upe ory bod ies of o the nies r co mpa |
Emp loym ent |
| Žiga Deb elja k, MSc |
Pres iden t |
9 Se ber 202 2 ptem |
8 Se ber 202 6 ptem |
Sha reho lder ive ntat repr ese |
15/ 15 |
Mal e |
Slov enia n |
197 1 |
Hold bac helo r's d e in info tion s a egre rma tech nolo nd a 's d e in ster gy a ma egre bus ines s ad min istra tion and te cor pora gov erna nce |
YES | NO | GEN rgija , d.o Kršk ene .o., o |
Pres iden t of the Man t Bo ard age men of S DH, d.d. |
| Kar la Pint er, M Sc |
Vice Pres iden t |
18 J 202 1 une |
17 J 202 5 une |
Sha reho lder repr ive ntat ese |
15/ 15 |
Fem ale |
Slov enia n |
198 2 |
r's d Hold bac helo e in law and s a egre r's d e in aste a m egre lega l aff airs |
YES | NO | Mar ibor ska livar na M arib or, d .d. |
of t Dire Gen eral he I nal Mar ket ctor nter Dire he M inist f th ctor ate at t ry o e uris nd S Eco y, To port nom m a |
| Alek der san Iglič ar, M Sc |
Mem ber |
22 J 202 1 anu ary |
21 J 202 5 anu ary |
Sha reho lder ive ntat repr ese |
14/ 15 |
Mal e |
Slov enia n |
196 2 |
Hold ter' s de in e omi cs / s a mas gree con ting acc oun |
YES | NO | Iskr a M eha nizm i Ho ldin g, d .d. L ipni ca; Slov ka t isko ncij a, d ens vna age .o.o ., Ljub ljan a (u ntil 12 D mbe r 20 23) ece |
Sen ior l t th e Un iver sity of ectu rer a Ljub ljan a's S cho ol o f Ec mic d ono s an Bus ines s. |
| ko Mar Boš tjan čič |
ber Mem |
ber 9 Se 202 2 ptem |
ber 8 Se 202 6 ptem |
Sha reho lder ive ntat repr ese |
15/ 15 |
Mal e |
Slov enia n |
196 7 |
Hold bac helo r's d e in law / s a egre tele icat ions com mun |
YES | NO | agin g Di f MI Man BO, rect or o Kom unik acij e, d ., Sa raje .o.o vo |
|
| ka Č Alen ok Pan gerš ič, MSc |
Mem ber |
9 Se ber 202 2 ptem |
8 Se ber 202 6 ptem |
Sha reho lder ive ntat repr ese |
14/ 15 |
Fem ale |
Slov enia n |
197 1 |
r's d Hold bac helo e in inee ring s a egre eng phy sics and r's d e in aste a m egre d or isat ion/ t an et man age men gan ass t. man age men |
YES | NO | Adv isor he M Boa rd/ to t ent ana gem hea d of ject to i duc ntro pro e tain able rati odra at M sus ope ons lnic a, d .d zava rova |
|
| Čuk eja Mat Ore l, M Sc |
ber Mem |
ber 9 Se ptem 202 2 |
ber 8 Se ptem 202 6 |
Sha reho lder ive ntat repr ese |
15/ 15 |
ale Fem |
Slov enia n |
198 0 |
Hold s ba che lor's and 's d ster ma egre es in la w/ lega l aff airs |
YES | NO | rgija , d.o Kršk GEN ene .o., o SOD O, d ., Ma ribo .o.o r (unt il 2 Octo ber 202 3) |
law he L Atto -at- to t rney aw c omp any of Č uk O rel, Ljub ljan a |
| Dra go Kije vča nin |
Vice Pres iden t |
19 S mbe r 20 18 epte (firs f offi ce) t te rm o 15 N mbe r 20 21 ove (cur f offi ce) rent ter m o |
14 N mbe r 20 21 ove 14 N mbe r 20 25 ove |
Emp loye e ive ntat repr ese |
15/ 15 |
Mal e |
Slov enia n |
196 4 |
Tele icat ions inee r/te chn olog com mun eng y. |
YES | NO | NO | Tele kom Slo ije, n ork inee etw ven eng r in th e Ne rk a nd I nfra two stru ctur e t of nisa tion al u nit, Pres iden the orga SEL EKS de u nion and mbe r of tra me the Wor ks' C cil oun |
| Duš an P išek |
Mem ber |
19 S mbe r 20 18 epte (firs f offi ce) t te rm o 15 N mbe r 20 21 ove (cur f offi ce) rent ter m o |
14 N mbe r 20 21 ove 14 N mbe r 20 25 ove |
Emp loye e ive ntat repr ese |
15/ 15 |
Mal e |
Slov enia n |
196 4 |
Tele icat ions inee r/te chn olog com mun eng y. |
YES | NO | NO | Tele kom Slo ije, t ven eam lead er in the k an d Net wor Infr isat iona l un it, astr uctu re o rgan Cha ir of the Wo rks' Cou ncil |
| Rok Plet erše k |
Mem ber |
2 Ju ne 2 022 |
14 N mbe r 20 25 ove |
Emp loye e ive ntat repr ese |
15/ 15 |
Mal e |
Slov enia n |
199 0 |
Hold ter' s de in l aw / s a mas gree lega l aff airs and tele icat ions com mun |
YES | NO | NO | Tele kom Slo ije, N ork and etw ven Infr isat iona l un it, astr uctu re o rgan of t ' Co ber he W orks il mem unc |

The Supervisory Board performed its work in accordance with the powers and competences prescribed by the law, the Company's Articles of Association and its own rules of procedure. It is fully liable for the performance of its supervisory function and makes its decisions independently. In accordance with the Corporate Governance Code, all members of the Supervisory Board issued statements of compliance with the criteria of independence, which are published on the Company's website.
During the 2023 financial year, one member of the Supervisory Board informed the latter of facts that could affect their independence. The compliance and integrity officer assessed the possible existence of a conflict of interest in connection with a member of the Supervisory Board, but did not identify any circumstances that would affect the impartial and objective performance of the Supervisory Board member's duties.
The Supervisory Board discussed various aspects of the operations of the Company and other Group companies, and monitored the implementation of plans. Specific topics were discussed in advance by the Supervisory Board's committees. Based on the proposals and assessments of its committees, the Supervisory Board adopted the appropriate decisions.
Within the scope of its competences, the Supervisory Board made the following responsible decisions in 2023:
In its supervision of the management of the operations of the Company and Telekom Slovenije Group companies, the Supervisory Board was briefed regularly on the following in 2023:
ΩΩreports on the operations of the parent company and subsidiaries;
The Supervisory Board assessed its work in August 2023 according to the methodology of the Slovenian Directors' Association. Following discussion, it adopted an action plan with commitments that were fulfilled by the set deadline.
The Supervisory Board had three permanent committees: Audit Committee, HR Committee and Business Development Committee. In accordance with their respective competences and tasks, the aforementioned committees discussed individual areas of expertise and topics relating to the functioning of the Supervisory Board, and advised the latter regarding important issues. This contributed to the improved work and effectiveness of the Supervisory Board.
The composition and most important tasks of individual committees in 2023 are described below:
As an advisory body, the Audit Committee assists the Supervisory Board in its supervision of financial reporting, internal controls and risk management at Telekom Slovenije and at the Telekom Slovenije Group level, and in cooperation with external and internal auditors. The Audit Committee's key tasks are to ensure professional cooperation in the areas of corporate governance, where it functions for the good of the Company and protects the interests of its stakeholders.
Based on the decision of Telekom Slovenije's Supervisory Board, audit committee tasks at the subsidiaries Soline and Avtenta, which are public-interest entities, are carried out by the Audit Committee of Telekom Slovenije's Supervisory Board.

Information regarding the members of the Audit Committee who were also members of the Supervisory Board in 2023 is presented in the table detailing the members of the Supervisory Board, while information regarding the external members of the Audit Committee is presented in the table below.
| Name | Committee | Gender | Nationality | Education | Year of birth |
Professional profile | Membership in supervisory bodies of other companies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara Gorjup, MSc |
Audit Committee |
Female | Slovenian | Holds a master's of science. |
1973 | Accounting, auditing, business finance, business valuation. |
Member of the Supervisory Board of: HSE d.o.o., and Triglav skladi, d.o.o. |
| Dr Marko Hočevar |
Audit Committee |
Male | Slovenian | Holds a doctorate in economics. |
1962 | Accounting. | Member of the Supervisory Board of KZPS, d.o.o. |
The Audit Committee met at twelve ordinary sessions and held three correspondence sessions in 2023. As a rule, all members were present at sessions.
Members of the Supervisory Board who are not members of the Audit Committee were kept abreast about the latter's work through the review of the minutes of the committee's sessions. The chair of the Audit Committee also regularly reported on the committee's work and findings at sessions of the Supervisory Board. The Audit Committee addressed issues in accordance with the ZGD-1, recommendations for the work of audit committees, the Audit Committee's rules of procedure, its work plan adopted for 2023 and the resolutions of Telekom Slovenije's Supervisory Board.
Key tasks performed by the Audit Committee in 2023 were as follows:
statements of the Telekom Slovenije Group and Telekom Slovenije, which define the methods and procedures for monitoring the independence and impartiality of the auditor, as well as protective measures, procedures for approving non-audit services and the process of selecting an auditor, it:

The Director of the Telekom Slovenije's Internal Audit Service was invited to all sessions of the Audit Committee. The Audit Committee also invited the appointed external auditor to sessions at which quarterly reports on the operations of the Telekom Slovenije Group and Telekom Slovenije were discussed.
With the aim of implementing continuous improvements and ensuring the quality of its work, the Audit Committee performed a self-assessment of its work in February 2023 and discussed potential improvements. It notified the Supervisory Board about the aforementioned selfassessment and proposed improvements.
The HR Committee met at six regular sessions. Significant activities of the HR Committee included:
The Business Development Committee held three sessions, at which it discussed the Strategic Business Plan of the Telekom Slovenije Group for the period 2024 to 2028 and activities aimed at the modernisation of Telekom Slovenije's mobile network.
Information regarding the members of the Business Development Committee who were also members of the Supervisory Board in 2023 is presented in the table detailing the members of the Supervisory Board, while information regarding the external member of the Business Development Committee is presented in the table below.
| Name | Committee | Gender | Nationality | Education | Year of birth |
Professional profile | Membership in supervisory bodies of other companies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Janez Bešter |
Business Development Committee |
Male | Slovenian | Holds a doctorate in telecommunications. |
1955 | Telecommunications and multimedia. |
The work of members of the Supervisory Board, including their work on committees, was professional and focused on the effective performance of their functions. Members of the Supervisory Board regularly attended sessions, were well-prepared for topics of discussion and put forth constructive proposals.
The Supervisory Board adopted competent decisions in accordance with its rules of procedure, the Company's internal acts and legally prescribed powers on the basis of professionally prepared written and oral information provided by the Management Board. The work of the Supervisory Board was complemented, in terms of content, by the proposals made by its committees.
The Supervisory Board discussed the audited annual report of the Telekom Slovenije Group and Telekom Slovenije for 2023. Based on its review of the annual report and financial statements (including the notes thereto), and its review of

the Management Board's proposal on the use of distributable profit and the auditor's report with the latter's opinion, the Supervisory Board confirmed the audited annual report of the Telekom Slovenije Group and Telekom Slovenije, d.d. for 2023.
Pursuant to the third paragraph of Article 272 of the Companies Act (ZGD-1), Telekom Slovenije's Management Board submitted the annual report of the Telekom Slovenije Group and Telekom Slovenije for 2023, together with the auditor's report for 2023, immediately after compilation and the issuance of the auditor's report with the latter's opinion. The annual report of the Telekom Slovenije Group and Telekom Slovenije for 2023 was audited by the audit firm Deloitte Revizija, d.o.o., which issued an unmodified opinion regarding the financial statements of the Telekom Slovenije Group and Telekom Slovenije. The Audit Committee of Telekom Slovenije's Supervisory Board discussed the audited annual report of the Telekom Slovenije Group and Telekom Slovenije for 2023 and found that the annual report was compiled in a timely, clear and transparent manner, and in accordance with the provisions of the ZGD-1, the applicable International Financial Reporting Standards and other relevant legislation. The Audit Committee had no comments with respect to the annual report for 2023, and proposed that the Supervisory Board approve the annual report of the Telekom Slovenije Group and Telekom Slovenije for 2023 in accordance with Article 282 of the ZGD-1.
Based on the auditor's report with the latter's opinion, the position of the Audit Committee, and data and disclosures in the annual report, Telekom Slovenije's Supervisory Board assesses that the auditor performed its work independently and professionally in accordance with valid legislation and business practices, that the annual report was compiled, in all material aspects, in accordance with the requirements of the ZGD-1, and that the financial statements fairly present, in all material aspects, the assets and financial position of the Telekom Slovenije Group and Telekom Slovenije as at 31 December 2023, and their operating results and cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards, as adopted by the European Community. The Supervisory Board has no remarks regarding the auditor's report. It also has no comments regarding the annual report of the Telekom Slovenije Group and Telekom Slovenije for 2023 that would in any way inhibit its decision to approve that report.
Thus, in accordance with the third paragraph of Article 282 of the ZGD-1, the Supervisory Board of Telekom Slovenije approved the annual report of the Telekom Slovenije Group and Telekom Slovenije for 2023 at its ordinary session held on 16 April 2024. The Supervisory Board approved
the annual report for 2023 by the prescribed deadline, i.e. within one month from its submission by the Company's senior management.
When adopting the annual report, the Supervisory Board also took a position with regard to the corporate governance statement, which is included in the business report section of the annual report of the Telekom Slovenije Group and Telekom Slovenije for 2023, and assessed that they are a reflection of the actual governance of the Company in 2023.
Supervisory Board members are entitled to basic payment for performing their functions, attendance fees and additional payments for participation in Supervisory Board committees. The remuneration of members of the Supervisory Board is defined in a general meeting resolution, and is in line with the Recommendations and Expectations of the Slovenian Sovereign Holding. Also defined are the maximum annual amounts of and eligibility criteria for the reimbursement of transportation expenses, daily allowances and costs of overnight stays. The amounts of payments made to members of the Supervisory Board are disclosed in the financial report.
The Policy Governing the Diversity of the Management Board and Supervisory Board of Telekom Slovenije, d.d. (hereinafter: the Diversity Policy), which was adopted in 2020, states that in order to ensure the optimal composition of the Management Board and Supervisory Board, the diversity of a body in terms of professional profile, continuity, experience, gender and age must be taken into account, in addition to legal requirements and requirements set out in the Company's Articles of Association.
As a measurable objective, the Diversity Policy lays out efforts to ensure heterogeneity in terms of gender composition, whereby an under-represented gender should account for 40% of the members of the Supervisory Board and 33% of all members of the Management Board and Supervisory Board by the end of 2026.
The overall objective of gender diversity in terms of the composition of Telekom Slovenije's management and supervisory bodies was achieved in 2023.
On 13 February 2024, the Supervisory Board adopted a renewed Policy on Ensuring Diversity of Management and Supervisory Bodies of companies of Telekom Slovenije Group.

Telekom Slovenije is the parent company of the Telekom Slovenije Group. It manages the operations of subsidiaries in the scope of corporate governance by defining subsidiaries' strategic policies and operational objectives, and by monitoring the achievement of established objectives. The Telekom Slovenije Group's strategy defines uniform corporate governance within the Group, which facilitates the optimisation of the operations of companies, and ensures the improved flow of information and the exploitation of synergies at the Group level.
Rules, criteria and mechanisms for managing and supervising Group companies are defined in the Telekom Slovenije Group's Corporate Governance Rules, in line with Telekom Slovenije's Corporate Governance Policy.
Management and supervisory tasks are performed taking into account Slovenian law and the applicable laws in the
home countries of individual subsidiaries. Subsidiaries operate in accordance with local legislation, business cooperation agreements with Telekom Slovenije, and with internal rules and instructions adopted by the management of an individual subsidiary or the Management Board of the parent company.
The management and supervision of the operations of Telekom Slovenije Group companies is based on the following core principles:
| SLOVENIA | |
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| GVO, d.o.o. | Managing Director: Dr Zef Vučaj Supervisory Board: Vesna Prodnik, MSc (President), Peter Anžin and Helena Jakič; Peter Anžin began his term of office as member of the company's supervisory board on 9 June 2023. The function of supervisory board member Sabina Merhar ended on the same day. |
| Infratel, d.o.o. | Managing Director: Dr Zef Vučaj |
| Optic-Tel, d.o.o. | Managing Director: Dr Zef Vučaj |
| Avtenta, d.o.o. | Managing Director: Matija Nendl Primož Kučič served as Managing Director until 31 March 2023. |
| TSmedia, d.o.o. | Managing Director: Igor Gajster |
| Soline, d.o.o. | Managing Director: Klavdij Godnič |
| TSinpo, d.o.o. | Managing Director: Vesna Lednik Sandra Peršak served as Managing Director until 9 January 2023. |
| OTHER COUNTRIES | |||||
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| IPKO Telecommunications LLC, Kosovo | CEO: András Páli Tomaž Seljak, MSc served as CEO until 4 November 2023. |
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| SIOL, d.o.o. Zagreb, Croatia | Managing Director: Simon Furlan, MSc | ||||
| SIOL, d.o.o. Podgorica, Montenegro | Managing Director: Simon Furlan, MSc | ||||
| SiOL, d.o.o. Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina | Managing Director: Simon Furlan, MSc | ||||
| SIOL, DOOEL Skopje, North Macedonia | Managing Director: Simon Furlan, MSc | ||||
| SIOL DOO Beograd, Serbia | Managing Director: Simon Furlan, MSc | ||||
| SIOL Prishtina LLC, Kosovo | Managing Director: Simon Furlan, MSc |
Telekom Slovenije, d.d., Cigaletova 15, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia, phone: +386 1 234 10 00, www.telekom.si Entry no.: 1/24624/00, District Court of Ljubljana; Share capital: EUR 272,720,664.33; Registration no.: 5014018; VAT ID no.: SI98511734

uant to the fifth paragraph of Article 70 of the Companies Act (ZGD-1), Telekom Slovenije hereby issues the following explanations:
The internal control system as it relates to financial reporting and risk management are integral elements of corporate governance within the Group.
The internal control system as it relates to financial reporting ensures the appropriate management of risks, the ethical operations of Group companies, precise, reliable, timely and complete accounting records, and true, fair, transparent and reliable external and internal financial reporting that is in accordance with the law, the adopted accounting framework and regulations, and the guidelines and policies of the Group. All Group companies must report in accordance with the same accounting guidelines and policies.
In the scope of the risk management framework, the Company treats the internal control system as a process that is based on the principle of segregation of duties and that serves as the basis for identifying, assessing and managing risks, and control over the financial reporting process.
Information support is provided for the accounting process. Internal controls are therefore built into the IT infrastructure, which comprises, inter alia, controls over restrictions on access to data and applications, and controls over access to data and applications as a way to control the accuracy and completeness of data capture and processing. Data access rights are regularly reviewed and updated.
Also in place in addition to internal accounting controls are other internal controls in the processes and organisational units of companies, and at all levels of operations. The Group strives to ensure an appropriate system of internal controls that includes:
ΩΩfindings from self-assessments of internal controls, findings from other reviews, recommendations of internal and external audits, and best practices.
The owners of internal controls are responsible for the consistent implementation of controls, documentation regarding their functioning and proposals for improvements. A report is drafted once a year on the selfassessment of internal controls at the parent company and subsidiaries to provide a comprehensive overview of the establishment and functioning of internal controls.
There were no changes to the structure of share capital in 2023. The value of Telekom Slovenije's share capital is EUR 272,720,664.33 and is divided into 6,535,478 ordinary registered no-par-value shares. All shares constitute one class and are issued in dematerialised form. Each share represents the same stake and corresponding amount in share capital, while all shares have been paid up in full. Each share gives its holder the right to one vote at the General Meeting of Shareholders, a proportionate share of profits (payment of dividends) and a proportionate share of residual assets after the liquidation or bankruptcy of the Company. Shares are listed on the prime securities market of the Ljubljana Stock Exchange. Detailed information regarding shares and the ownership structure is presented in section 6 Share trading and ownership structure.
All shares are freely transferable.
There were two holders of a qualifying holding as set out in the Takeovers Act as at 31 December 2023: the Republic of Slovenia with 4,087,569 shares or 62.54% of the issuer's share capital and Kapitalska družba, d.d. with 365,175 shares or 5.59% of the issuer's share capital.
Telekom Slovenije has not issued securities that would provide special controlling rights.
Telekom Slovenije does not have a share scheme for shareholders.

Telekom Slovenije is not aware of any such agreements.
The Supervisory Board appoints members of the Management Board in accordance with its legal powers and statutory provisions. To that end, it prudently and responsibly assesses the fulfilment of the required qualifications. In accordance with the above, the Supervisory Board also defined the candidate selection process, additional conditions that candidates must meet and procedures for determining the appropriateness of candidates in the Criteria and Procedures for Determining the Appropriateness of Candidates for Members of the Management Board.
The Supervisory Board formulated criteria and professional profiles for members of the Company's Supervisory Board (competence profile) in June 2016, taking into account the specific nature of the Company. Those criteria ceased to apply with the adoption of the Competence Profile for Members of the Supervisory Board of Telekom Slovenije, d.d. of 12 February 2020. That profile is publicly accessible on the Company's website.
Telekom Slovenije does not have any special rules governing changes to its Articles of Association. Changes to the Company's Articles of Association are made in accordance with the law and the Articles of Association themselves.
Telekom Slovenije is not aware of any such agreements.
Agreements concluded between the Company and the members of its management or supervisory body or employees that envisage compensation if they resign or are laid off without justification in the event of a bid as set out in the act governing mergers and acquisitions or if their employment is terminated
Telekom Slovenije has no such agreements in accordance with the Takeovers Act.
Telekom Slovenije constantly strives to improve corporate governance practices in its operations, including proactive corporate communication with various stakeholders. The Company communicates in the manner set out in Telekom Slovenije, d.d.'s Corporate Governance Policy, the Communications Strategy of Telekom Slovenije, d.d. and the Policy on Communication with the Shareholders of Telekom Slovenije, d.d.
With the listing of its shares on the prime market of the Ljubljana Stock Exchange, the Company undertook to comply with the relevant reporting standards. Telekom Slovenije once again provided investors with high-quality, timely, relevant and reliable information in 2023.
In order to ensure that Telekom Slovenije Group companies and employees comply with the law, other rules, applicable recommendations and bylaws, the Telekom Slovenije Group's Compliance Management Policy defines the purpose and objectives of compliance management, an integrity plan and powers and responsibilities. The compliance management system facilitates the identification of risks and the implementation of measures to manage those risks. Playing an important role in that framework are preventive actions, and rapid and effective measures in the event of identified breaches. For more information, see section 8.4.1 Compliance and integrity.
Telekom Slovenije will continue to strive in the future to comply with and introduce the highest standards and best practices in the area of corporate governance, both at the parent company and at other Telekom Slovenije Group companies.
President of the President of the Management Board Supervisory Board
Boštjan Košak, Žiga Debeljak, MSc

The Slovenian Directors' Association hereby declares that it performed an external assessment of the corporate governance statement of Telekom Slovenije, d.d. for 2023 in the period 2 February 2024 to 11 March 2024 in accordance with Article 5.7 of the Slovenian Corporate Governance Code. That external assessment is not deemed to be the provision of the assurance services provided by accounting experts with public authorisation (auditors) or accounting experts without public authorisation (e.g. internal auditors).
As an independent external reference institution that does not provide audit services for the aforementioned Company or in connection with it, we reviewed all of the contents of the corporate governance statement and its appropriateness in terms of the fifth paragraph of Article 70 of the ZGD-1, and assessed whether that statement appropriately describes the governance of the Company, as is evident from the latter's relevant documents.
That assessment also included a review of selected reference codes and statements of compliance with the reference codes that the Company follows. A report was drawn up on the external assessment of the corporate governance statement, and submitted to the Company's Management Board and Supervisory Board.
The Slovenian Directors' Association hereby declares that the corporate governance statement included in the annual report of the Telekom Slovenije Group and Telekom Slovenije, d.d. for 2023 contains all legally prescribed elements, and that the content of that statement appropriately describes the governance of the Company, as is evident from documents received from the latter.
11 March 2024
Irena Prijovič, MSc Executive Director Slovenian Directors' Association
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