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Salcef Group

Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement Mar 22, 2024

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Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement

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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 Art. 3, paragraph 12 duodecies, of Law Decree no. 215 of 30 December 2023, as amended by Law no. 18 of 23 February 2024, containing urgent provisions regarding regulatory deadlines.

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 27 of 24 April 2020, as further extended by Art. 3 paragraph 12 duodecies of Law Decree no. 215 of 30 December 2023, as amended by law no. 18 of 23 February 2024, of SALCEF GROUP S.p.A. (hereinafter the "Company" or " SALCEF GROUP "), in the person of its specifically tasked employee or associate, gathers voting proxies in relation to the Ordinary General Meeting of SALCEF GROUP to be at the Company's registered office in Rome, Via Salaria 1027, on April 22, 2024, at 10:30 a.m., in a single call, as set forth in the notice of the shareholders' meeting published on the Company's website at www.salcef.com in the section "Governance/Shareholders' Meetings" on March 22, 2024 , and, in abridged form, in the Italian daily newspaper "Il Sole 24 Ore".

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 18 April). 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
Born in (*) On (*) Tax identification code or other identification if foreign (*)

Registered office / Resident in (*)

Related to

proxy signatory)

Registrated in the securities account
(1)
n. ___ at the custodian _ ABI _ CAB __
No. (*) _____ ordinary shares ISIN IT0005388266 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 _ CAB __
n. (*) ______ multiple vote shares ISIN IT0005441057 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.

(Signature) *

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

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 General Meeting of SALCEF GROUP S.p.A. to be held at the Company's registered office in Rome, Via Salaria 1027, on 22 April 2024, at 10:30 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.

1. Approval of the Financial Statement of Salcef Group S.p.A. as at 31 December 2023. Presentation of the consolidated financial statements as at 31 December 2023 and of the consolidated statement containing non-financial information pursuant to Legislative Decree No. 254 of 30 December 2016. Reports of the Board of Directors, of the Board of Statutory Auditors and of the independent auditors.

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. Allocation of the year's profit
and dividend distribution proposal.
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 DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE PURSUANT TO ART. 135-UNDECIES OF LEGISLATIVE DECREE 58/1998

3. Report on Remuneration Policy for 2024 and remuneration paid in 2023;

3.1 Approval of the first section of the report pursuant to article 123-ter paragraph 3-bis and 3-ter, of the Legislative Decree No. 58/1998;
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
3.2 Related resolutions on the second section of the report pursuant to article 123-ter
paragraph 6, of the Legislative Decree No. 58/1998;
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

4. Approval pursuant to Article 114-bis of Legislative Decree 58/1998 of the 2024 Stock Grant Plan concerning ordinary shares of Salcef Group S.p.A. reserved for directors with strategic responsibilities and/or other employees, collaborators and other managerial figures of Salcef Group S.p.A. and/or its subsidiaries pursuant to Article 93 of Legislative Decree 58 of 24 February 1998. 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 DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE PURSUANT TO ART. 135-UNDECIES OF LEGISLATIVE DECREE 58/1998

5. Approval pursuant to Article 114-bis of Legislative Decree 58/1998 of the 2024-2026 Performance Shares Plan concerning ordinary shares of Salcef Group S.p.A. reserved for directors with strategic responsibilities of Salcef Group S.p.A. and/or its subsidiaries pursuant to Article 93 of Legislative Decree 58 of 24 February 1998. 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

(Place and Date) *

(Signature) *

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
In Favour Against Abstain
appoints the Designated
Representative to vote
as follows:

(Place and Date) *

(Signature)

*

PROXY FORM TO THE DESIGNATED 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 Meeting (i.e., by 11:59 p.m. of 18 April 2024)

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

  • − 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 for Salcef April 2024 Shareholders' Meeting") 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. "Proxy for Salcef April 2024 Shareholders' Meeting"), sending a copy reproduced electronically (PDF) in advance by ordinary e-mail to [email protected] (subject line: "Proxy for Salcef April 2024 Shareholders' Meeting")

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 [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 DESIGNATED 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

SALCEF GROUP's privacy policy

Pursuant to Regulation EU 2016/679 (hereinafter "GDPR Regulation" or "GDPR") and current national legislation on data protection (hereinafter, together with GDPR, "Privacy Legislation"), Salcef Group S.p.A. with registered office in Rome, Via Salaria 1027, tel 06 416281; fax 0641628888; e-mail [email protected] (hereinafter the "Company" or "the Controller") as data controller, is required to an information notice on the use of personal data.

a) Purpose of the processing and why your personal data is required

Allpersonal dataareprocessed, in compliance with legal provisionsandprivacyobligations, foractivitiesstrictly connectedandnecessary forthe followingpurposes: purposes connected with contractual obligations, law obligations, regulations, European laws, and instructions from competent Authorities or Supervisory and control or bodies. The provision of personal data for such purposes is mandatory. Failure to provide your data will make it impossible for the Company to allow the delegate to participate in the Shareholders' Meeting.

b) Legal ground

Legal ground is compliance with laws, execution of contractual obligations or express consent of the data subject.

c) Processing logics

The processing of your personal data will take place in compliance with the provisions of the Privacy Law, by means of paper, computer or telematic tools, with logic strictly related to the purposes indicated and, in any case, with methods suitable to guarantee security and confidentiality in accordance with the Privacy Law.

d) Categories of data processed

In relation to the purposes described above, the Company processes Your personal data (such as i.e. name, surname, address, telephone number, email address, date of birth, identity card, fiscal code, nationality).

e) Communication and dissemination of data

In ordertoachieve the purposeslistedunder lettera), Yourpersonal data will be communicatedto the Companyemployeesactingasautorhizedenchargedofprocessing. Moreover, your data may be communicated to: a) other Group companies and to subjects that provide support services in relation to which proxy is conferred, for the fulfilments inherent to representation in the shareholders' meeting and the expression of the vote, the recording and updating of the shareholders' register; b) other subjects, in fulfilment of an obligation of law, regulation or Community legislation, or on the basis ofprovisions given by Authoritieslegitimated to do so by law orby supervisory and control bodies.

Your personal data might be transmitted outside the European Union only following an adequacy decision by the European Commission or in presence of adequate safeguards under Privacy Regulation (including binding corporate rules and standard data protection clauses). Personal data processed by the Company are not subject to dissemination.

f) Data retention

In accordance with the principles of proportionality and necessity, personal data will be stored in a form that allows the data subject identification for a period of time not exceeding the achievement of the purposes for which they where processed, therefore taking into account:

  • the need to continue to retain personal data collected for the purpose of offering the services agreed with the user or protecting the legitimate interest of the Controller, as described in the abovementioned purposes,

  • the existence of specific regulatory or contractual obligations that require data processing and retention for specific periods of time. The Company adopts reasonable measures to guarantee that incorrect personal data are corrected or deleted.

g) Rights of the data subject

Data subjects have the right at any time to obtain from the Controller confirmation as to whether personal data concerning him or her are being processed, and to know the content and source, verify their accuracy or request their integration or update, or correction (artt. 15 and 16 of GDPR).

Moreover, datasubjects havethe rightto request erasure, restriction ofprocessing, withdrawal of consent,dataportabilityandto complain with the supervisoryauthorityandto oppose themselves in any case, on legitimate grounds, to their processing (art. 17 et seq. of GDPR). These rights may be exercised by written communication accompanied by a valid identity document of the person concerned to be sent to: [email protected]. The Controller, directly or through designated units, shall process your request and provide you, without undue delay, with theinformation on the action taken in respect of your request.

PROXY FORM TO THE DESIGNATED 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 (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.
    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.

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.

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

  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 Art. 3, paragraph 12 duodecies, of Law Decree no. 215 of 30 December 2023, as amended by Law no. 18 of 23 February 2024, containing urgent provisions regarding regulatory deadlines

Article 106 (Rules for the conduct of shareholders' meetings)

[…] 4. 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.

  1. Paragraph 4 also applies to companies admitted to trading on a multilateral trading facility and to companies with shares widely distributed among the public. […]

  2. The provisions of this Article shall apply to assemblies held by 30 April 2024.

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