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DFDS — AGM Information 2026
Feb 19, 2026
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AGM Information
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DFDS
Candidates for the Board of Directors
Appendix 1 to the notice convening the 2026 annual general meeting of DFDS A/S
Company reg. (CVR) no. 14194711
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Candidates proposed by the Board of Directors

Claus V. Hemmingsen (1962)
Chair
Member of the Nomination and Remuneration Committees
Position: Managing Director of CVH Consulting ApS
Joined the Board: 29 March 2012
Re-elected: 2013-2025
Period of office ends: 25 March 2026
Chair: Rambøll Gruppen A/S, HusCompagniet A/S and Innargi Holding A/S (and one wholly-owned subsidiary).
Board member: A.P. Møller Holding A/S, A.P. Møller og Hustru Chastine Mc-Kinney Møllers Fond til almene Formaal, Den A.P. Møllerske Støttefond, Fonden Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping, Global Maritime Forum Fonden and Noble Corporation Plc.
The Board of Directors is of the opinion that Claus V. Hemmingsen possesses the following special competences: International, commercial, and operational management experience and expertise in shipping, offshore, and oil & gas activities, including HSSE & Sustainability, M&A, capital markets, and non-executive directorships.
Claus V. Hemmingsen has been a member of the Board of Directors for more than 12 years and cannot therefore be considered independent

Kristian V. Mørch (1967)
Vice Chair
Position: CEO in J. Lauritzen A/S
Joined the Board: 24 March 2025
Period of office ends: 25 March 2026
Board member: BW Epic Kosan Maritime Pte. Ltd., Gertsen & Olufsen A/S (G&O Maritime Group A/S)
The Board of Directors is of the opinion that Kristian V. Mørch possesses the following special competences: International management, expertise in the shipping and maritime sector, investment management, M&A, capital markets, restructuring and joint ventures.
As Kristian V. Mørch is part of the executive management of J. Lauritzen A/S, which is fully owned by Lauritzen Fonden, he is not considered independent under the Danish Recommendations on Corporate Governance.
according to the Recommendations on Corporate Governance.
Candidates proposed by the Board of Directors

Jill Lauritzen Melby (1958)
Board Member
Member of the Audit Committee
Joined the Board: 18 April 2001
Re-elected: 2002-2025
Period of office ends: 25 March 2026
Jill Lauritzen Melby has no managerial or executive positions in other companies.
The Board of Directors is of the opinion that Jill Lauritzen Melby possesses the following special competences: Expertise in financial control.
Due to family relations to the Company's principal shareholder, Lauritzen Fonden, Jill Lauritzen Melby cannot be considered independent according to the Danish Recommendations on Corporate Governance.

Anders Götzsche (1967)
Board Member
Chair of the Audit Committee
Position: Executive Vice President and CFO, VELUX A/S
Joined the Board: 19 March 2018
Re-elected: 2019-2025
Period of office ends: 25 March 2026
Chair: Rosborg Møbler A/S
The Board of Directors is of the opinion that Anders Götzsche possesses the following special competences: International management and board experience, expertise in finance and accounting as well as M&A.
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Candidates proposed by the Board of Directors

Dirk Reich (1963)
Board Member
Member of the Audit Committee, Nomination and Remuneration Committees
Chair: Log-hub AG, R+R Holding AG.
Board member: Die Schweizerische Post AG, K2 mobility GmbH.
Joined the Board: 1 July 2019
Re-elected: 2020-2025
Period of office ends: 25 March 2026
The Board of Directors is of the opinion that Dirk Reich possesses the following special competences: International management and board experience, as well as expertise in international logistics activities.

Minna Aila (1966)
Board Member
Chair of the Nomination and Remuneration Committees
Position: Executive Vice President, Corporate Affairs & Brand, Konecranes
Joined the Board: 23 March 2022
Minna Aila has no additional managerial or executive positions in other companies.
Re-elected: 2023-2025
Period of office ends: 25 March 2026
The Board of Directors is of the opinion that Minna Aila possesses the following special competences: International management, as well as expertise in sustainability, public affairs, branding, and communication.