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Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement • Apr 2, 2025

PROXY FORM TO THE DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE PURSUANT TO ART. 135-UNDECIES OF LEGISLATIVE DECREE 58/1998 and to Art. 106, paragraph 4, of Decree Law no. 18 of 17 March 2020, on "Measures to strengthen the National Health Service and provide economic support for families, workers and businesses related to the epidemiological emergency of COVID-19" ("Decreto Cura Italia") as amended and converted into Law no. 27 of 24 April 2020, as further extended by Article 3, paragraph 14-sexies, of Law no. 15 of 21 February 2025.ESCLUSIVOEND

MONTE TITOLI S.p.A., with registered office in Milan, Piazza degli Affari No. 6, Tax Code No. 03638780159, belonging to the Euronext Group, Group VAT No. 10977060960 (hereinafter "Monte Titoli"), acting in the capacity of "Designated Representative", pursuant to Article 135-undecies of Legislative Decree 58/1998 and to Art. 106, paragraph 4, of Decree Law no. 18 of 17 March 2020 (the "Decreto Cura Italia") as amended and converted into Law no. 27 of 24 April 2020, as further extended by virtue of article 3 paragraph 14-sexies of Law n. 15 of 21 February 2025, of TREVI - FINANZIARIA INDUSTRIALE S.p.A. (hereinafter the "Company"), in the person of its specifically tasked employee or associate, gathers voting proxies in relation to the Ordinary and Extraordinary General Meeting of TREVI - FINANZIARIA INDUSTRIALE to be held at the Company's registered office on 13 May 2025, at 11:00 a.m. first call, and, if necessary, on second call on 14 May 2025 same place and time, as set forth in the notice of the shareholders' meeting published on the Company's website at www.trevifin.com in the section "Governance/Shareholders' Meetings" on 2 april 2025 and, in abridged form, in the Italian daily newspaper "Corriere della Sera".

The form of proxy with the relating voting instructions shall be received, in original, by Monte Titoli by the end of the second open market day preceding the date set for the Meeting ( i.e., by 11:59 p.m. of 9 May 2025 ( on first call and of 12 May 2025 on second call)). The proxies and voting instructions may be revoked within the same deadline.

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

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

PROXY FORM (Part 1 of 2)

Complete with the information requested at the bottom of the form

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

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

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

shareholder with the right to vote	OR IF DIFFERENT FROM THE SHARE HOLDER
 legal representative or subject with subject with power of sub-delegation	(copy of the documentation of the powers of representation to be enclosed)
 pledge  bearer  usufructuary 	custodian  manager  other (specify) ………………………………………………………………………………………………

Name Surname / Denomination (*)

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

Related to

No. (*) _ __ shares _______	Registrated in the securities account (1) n. ___ at the custodian ___ ABI ______
e.g.: No. 3 ORDINARY shares IT0012345 (ISIN number)	CAB _______ referred to the communication (pursuant to art. 83-sexies Legislative Decree n. 58/1998) (2)
(to be filled in with information regarding any further communications relating to deposits)	No. ______ Supplied by the intermediary: _________
	Registrated in the securities account (1) n. ___ at the custodian ___ ABI ______
No. (*) _ __ shares _______	CAB _______ referred to the communication (pursuant to art. 83-sexies Legislative Decree n. 58/1998) (2)
	No. ______ Supplied by the intermediary: _________
	Registrated in the securities account (1) n. ___ at the custodian ___ ABI ______
No. (*) _ ___ shares _______	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 Designated Representative contains voting instructions even only on some of the proposed resolutions on the agenda and that, in this case, the vote will be exercised only for the proposals in relation to which they are you have given voting instructions and that you have requested the communication from the depositary intermediary for participation in the Shareholders' Meeting as indicated above;

• that there are no causes of incompatibility or suspension of the exercise of the right to vote.

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

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VOTING INSTRUCTIONS (Part 2 of 2)

intended for the Designated Representative only - Tick the relevant boxes

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

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

Hereby appoints Monte Titoli to vote in accordance with the voting instructions given below at Ordinary and Extraordinary General Meeting of TREVI - FINANZIARIA INDUSTRIALE to be held at the Company's registered office on 13 May 2025, at 11:00 a.m. on first call and, if necessary, on second call on 14 May 2025 same place and time.

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 Financial statements at 31 December 2024, accompanied by the Directors' Report, the Report of the Board of Statutory Auditors and the Report of the Independent Auditors. Presentation of the Consolidated Financial Statements at 31 December 2024 containing Sustainability Reporting. Proposed allocation of operating income. 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 Report on the remuneration policy and the remuneration paid:
2.1 approval of the first section of the report pursuant to Art. 123-ter, paragraphs 3-bis and 3-ter of Italian Legislative Decree No. 58 of 24 February 1998;
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

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2.2 resolutions pertaining to the second section of the report pursuant to Art. 123-ter, paragraph 6 of Italian Legislative Decree No. 58 of 24 February 1998.
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 Appointment of the Board of Directors for the financial years 2025 -	2027:
3.1 determination of the term of office of the Board of Directors;
SECTION A Tick only one box: Proposer: _____	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 appointment of the members of the Board of Directors;	Shareholders are invited to check the lists of candidates on the Issuer's website within the legal deadlines.
SECTION A Indicate the number of the chosen list or against / abstained with reference to all the lists	List no._	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
3.3 determination of the remuneration of the members of the Board of Directors.
SECTION A Tick only one box: Proposer: _____	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 appointment of the Board of Statutory Auditors for the financial years 2025 -	2027:
4.1 appointment of three Statutory Auditors and two Alternate Auditors; Shareholders are invited to check the lists of candidates on the Issuer's website within the legal deadlines.
SECTION A Indicate the number of the chosen list or against / abstained with reference to all the lists	List no._	Against	Abstain

Against Abstain

TREVI - FINANZIARIA INDUSTRIALE S.p.A.

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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
4.2 appointment of the Chairman of the Board of Statutory Auditors;
SECTION A Tick only one box: Proposer: _____	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	 confirms the instructions	 revokes the instructions	Modify the instructions:  In favour ______

vote on amendments or additions to the resolutions submitted to the meeting, I the undersigned
proxy signatory

4.3 determination of the remuneration of the members of the Board of Statutory Auditors.
SECTION A Tick only one box: Proposer: _____	In Favour	Against	Abstain
SECTION B and C If circumstances occur which are unknown at the time of issuance of the proxy or in the event of a vote on amendments or additions to the resolutions submitted to the meeting, I the undersigned proxy signatory	 confirms the instructions	 revokes the instructions	Modify the instructions:  In favour ______ Against   Abstain

Extraordinary Part

1 Proposed amendments to Articles 14, 15, 17, 18 and 29 of Association. 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

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DIRECTORS' LIABILITY ACTION In case of vote on a directors' liability action pursuant to art. 2393, paragraph 2, of the civil code, proposed by the shareholders on the occasion of the approval of the financial statements, the undersigned appoints the Designated Representative to vote as follows:	In Favour	Against	Abstain
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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 Meeting (i.e., by 11:59 p.m. of 9 May 2025 ( on first call and of 12 May 2025 on second call))

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• − 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 RD@pec.euronext.com (subject line "Delega Assemblea_TREVI maggio 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 (Ref. "Delega Assemblea_TREVI maggio 2025"), sending a copy reproduced electronically (PDF) in advance by ordinary e-mail to RD@pec.euronext.com (subject line: "Delega Assemblea_TREVI maggio 2025")

N.B. For any additional clarification regarding the issue of proxies (and in particular regarding how to complete and send the proxy form and voting instructions), authorized to participate in the general meeting can contact Monte Titoli S.p.A. by email to the following address RegisterServices@euronext.com 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 DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE PURSUANT TO ART. 135-UNDECIES OF LEGISLATIVE DECREE 58/1998

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TREVI - FINANZIARIA INDUSTRIALE's privacy policy: https://trevifin.com/en/privacy-policy/

LEGAL REFERENCES

Legislative Decree no. 58/1998 Article 126-bis

(Integration of the agenda of the shareholders' meeting and presentation of new proposed resolutions)

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

Article 135-decies

(Conflict of interest of the representative and substitutes)

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

Article 135-undecies

(Designated representative of a listed company)

• 1. Unless the Articles of Association decree otherwise, companies with listed shares designate a party to whom the shareholders may, for each shareholders' meeting and within the end of the second trading day prior to the date scheduled for the shareholders' meeting, including for callings subsequent to the first, a proxy with voting instructions on all or some of the proposals on the agenda. The proxy shall be valid only for proposals on which voting instructions are conferred.
• 1. Proxy is conferred by signing a proxy form, the content of which is governed by a Consob regulation. Conferring proxy shall be free of charge to the shareholder. The proxy and voting instructions may be cancelled within the time limit indicated in subsection 1.

MONTE TITOLI S.p.A.

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

• 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 (Designated representative of a listed company)

• 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.

Decree Law no. 18 of 17 March 2020

converted with amendments into Law no. 27 of 24 April 2020, and further extended by virtue of Article 3, paragraph 14-sexies, of law n. 15 of 21 February 2025 Article 106 (Rules for the conduct of shareholders' meetings)

[…]2. With the notice of call for ordinary or extraordinary meetings, joint-stock companies, limited partnerships, limited liability companies, cooperative companies and mutual insurance companies may provide, even in derogation from the various provisions of the bylaws, for the expression of the vote electronically or by correspondence and for participation in the meeting by means of telecommunications; the aforementioned companies may also provide that the meeting be held, even exclusively, by means of telecommunications that guarantee the identification of the participants, their participation and the exercise of the right to vote, pursuant to and for the purposes of Articles 2370, fourth paragraph, 2479-bis, fourth paragraph, and 2538, sixth paragraph ((of the Civil Code)), without in any case the need for the president, the secretary or the notary to be in the same place.

1. Companies with listed shares may appoint the representative required by Article 135-undecies of Legislative Decree No. 58 of February 24, 1998, even if the Bylaws provide otherwise. The same companies may also provide in the notice of call that attendance at the shareholders' meeting shall take place exclusively through the Designated representative designated pursuant to article 135-undecies of legislative decree no. 58 of 24 February 1998; the aforementioned Designated representative may also be granted proxies or sub- proxies pursuant to article 135-novies of legislative decree no. 58 of 24 February 1998, as an exception to article 135 undecies, paragraph 4, of the same decree.

2. Paragraph 4 also applies to companies admitted to trading on a multilateral trading market and to companies with shares widely distributed among the public.

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1. The provisions of this Article shall apply to assemblies held by 31 December 2025

NOTE: English translation for convenience only. Only the Italian version is authentic.