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Veidekke AGM Information 2024

May 7, 2024

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Minutes of the 2024 ordinary general meeting of Veidekke ASA

At 18:00 on 7 May 2024, the ordinary general meeting of Veidekke ASA was held in the form of a hybrid meeting. The list of attendees and represented shares was updated prior to the general meeting. In total, 25 shareholders/proxies were in attendance. Overall, 77 114 877 shares were represented, corresponding to 57.14% of the total number of issued shares. A list of attending shareholders and proxies is appended to these minutes.

Board chair Gro Bakstad and Group CEO Jimmy R. Bengtsson attended the general meeting in person. Auditor Finn Espen Sellæg from EY also attended.

The following matters were dealt with:

  1. Opening of the general meeting and election of the meeting chair and two persons to cosign the minutes

The general meeting was opened by board chair Gro Bakstad, who was unanimously elected to chair the meeting. Group General Counsel John Strand was elected to keep the minutes. Bjørn Skredderberget and Nina Sorknes were elected from among the shareholders to co-sign the minutes with the meeting chair.

2. Approval of the notice of meeting and agenda

There were no comments on the notice of meeting or the agenda. The notice of meeting and the agenda were therefore lawfully approved. The meeting chair declared the general meeting lawfully convened.

3. Brief operational update

Group CEO Jimmy Bengtsson gave a brief update on operational developments since the last ordinary general meeting.

4. Corporate governance statement

The board chair gave a statement on the work of the board of directors, and otherwise referred to the board's annual report and the company's annual report. The board chair also gave a statement on the work of the remuneration committee, the audit committee and the project committee.

The general meeting noted the statements.

5. Approval of the 2023 annual accounts and annual report of Veidekke ASA and the group, including the distribution of dividends

The board's draft 2023 annual report and annual accounts of Veidekke ASA and the group were reviewed. The annual profit achieved by Veidekke ASA in 2023 amounted to NOK 934 million.

The board's draft 2023 annual report and annual accounts of Veidekke ASA and the group were approved. A dividend of NOK 7.90 per share in respect of the 2023 financial year was approved, distributable to the company's shareholders as at 7 May 2024.

The following allocation of profit was adopted in line with the board's proposal:

Annual profit 934 million NOK
From other equity - 132 million NOK
For dividends 1 066 million NOK

6. Election of board members

The chair of the nomination committee, Arne Austreid, gave a statement on the work of the committee and presented the recommendation on the election of board members:

  • Egil Haugsdal (bom 1961)
  • Hanne Rønneberg (born 1959)
  • Per-lngemar Persson (born 1956)
  • Carola Lav (born 1972)
  • Pål Eitrheim (born 1971)
  • Nils Morten Bøhler (born 1963)
  • Anne-Lene Midseim (born 1968)

New election

Re-election for ane year, four years on the board Re-election for ane year, four years on the board Re-election for ane year, three years on the board Re-election for one year, two years on the board Re-election, ane year on the board New election

The general meeting adopted a resolution recommendation. in accordance with the nomination connmittee's

The nomination committee recommended the election of Egil Haugsdal as board chair.

7. Board remuneration

The chair of the nomination committee, Arne Austreid, presented the nomination committee's proposal on board remuneration:

Board chair NOK 677,000
Shareholder-elected members NOK 343,500
Employee-elected members NOK 343,500
Committee chairpersons
o Aud it committee NOK 117,000
o Project committee NOK 117,000
o Remuneration committee NOK 75,500
Committee members
o Audit committee NOK 82,500
o Project committee NOK 82,500
o Remuneration committee NOK 61,000

The travel costs of board members who live outside Oslo are reimbursed additionally.

Remuneration and compensation are calculated based on a service period of twelve months (10 May 2023 to 7 May 2024).

The general meeting adopted the remuneration proposal.

8. Election of nomination committee members

The chair of the nomination committee, Arne Austreid, presented the nomination committee's recommendation on the new nomination committee.

- Arne Austreid, chair of nomination committee Re-election, two years on the committee

  • Karl Mathisen New election

• Erik Must Re-election, 21 years on the committee

The general meeting adopted the recommendation as proposed.

9. Nomination committee remuneration

Board chair Gro Bakstad presented the nomination committee's proposal on nomination committee fees:

Committee chair NOK 52,500
Committee members NOK 37,000

The general meeting adopted the remuneration proposal.

10. Executive remuneration report

Board chair Gro Bakstad gave a statement on the board's executive remuneration report; see section 16-6b of the Public Limited Liability Companies Act.

The general meeting recommended the board's executive remuneration report.

11. Approval of the auditor's fee

The auditor's fee of NOK 1,400,000 was approved.

    1. Board authorisation to effect capital increases in connection with business acquisitions Board chair Gro Bakstad gave a statement and proposed that the general meeting adopt the following resolution:
    2. a) Pursuant to section 10-14 of the Public Limited Liability Companies Act, the board of directors is authorised to increase the connpany's share capital in connection with business acquisitions.
    3. b) The authorisation shall be capped at NOK 6,500,000, i.e. approximately 10% of Veidekke's share capital, distributed across 13,000,000 new shares with a nominal value of NOK 0.50 per share.
    4. c) The preference right of shareholders in respect of such new shares pursuant to section 10-4 of the Public Limited Liability Companies Act may be set aside.
    5. d) The authorisation shall include capital increases linked to payments taking the form of noncash assets, etc.; see section 10-2 of the Public Limited Liability Companies Act.
    6. e) The authorisation shall not include capital increases linked to mergers pursuant to section 13-5 of the Public Limited Liability Companies Act.
    7. fl The authorisation shall apply until the company's ordinary general meeting in 2025, but under no circunnstances beyond 31 May 2025.

The general meeting adopted the proposed resolution.

  1. Board authorisation to effect capital increases in connection with the share programme and option programme for employees

Board chair Gro Bakstad gave a statement and proposed that the general meeting adopt the following resolution:

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  • a) Pursuant to section 10-14 of the Public Limited Liability Companies Act, the board of directors is authorised to increase the company's share capital by up to NOK 1,137,000, i.e. approximately 2% of Veidekke's share capital, distributed across 2,274,000 new shares with a nominal value of NOK 0.50 per share.
  • b) The authorisation shall apply until the company's ordinary general meeting in 2025, but under no circumstances beyond 31 May 2025.
  • c) The preference right of shareholders in respect of such new shares pursuant to section 10-4 of the Public Limited Liability Companies Act may be set aside.
  • d) The authorisation shall include capital increases linked to payments taking the form of noncash assets, etc.; see section 10-2 of the Public Limited Liability Companies Act.
  • e) The authorisation shall not include capital increases linked to mergers pursuant to section 13- 5 of the Public Limited Liability Companies Act

The general meeting adopted the proposed resolution.

  1. Board authorisation to purchase treasury shares in connection with optimisation of the company's capital structure and as a means of payment in connection with business acquisitions

Board chair Gro Bakstad gave a statement and proposed that the general meeting adopt the following resolution:

  • a) Pursuant to section 9-4 of the Public Limited Liability Companies Act, the board of directors is authorised to acquire treasury shares for subsequent cancellation or use as a means of payment in connection with business and company acquisitions.
  • b) The authorisation shall be capped at NOK 6,500,000, i.e. approximately 10% of Veidekke's share capital, distributed across 13,000,000 new shares with a nominal value of NOK 0.50 per share.
  • c) The company shall pay no less than NOK 10 and no more than NOK 300 for one share with a nominal value of NOK 0.50.
  • d) The board of directors shall be free to decide the means of acquisition and sale.
  • e) The authorisation shall apply until the next ordinary general meeting, but under no circumstances beyond 31 May 2025.

The general meeting adopted the proposed resolution.

  1. Board authorisation to purchase treasury shares in connection with the share programme and option programme for employees

Board chair Gro Bakstad gave a statement and proposed that the general meeting adopt the following resolution:

  • a) Pursuant to section 9-4 of the Public Limited Liability Companies Act, the board of directors is authorised to acquire treasury shares with a total nominal value of up to NOK 1,137,000, equating to approximately 2% of Veidekke's share capital.
  • b) The company shall pay no less than NOK 10 and no more than NOK 300 for one share with a nominal value of NOK 0.50.
  • c) The board of directors shall be free to decide the means of acquisition and sale.
  • d) The authorisation shall apply until the next ordinary general meeting, but under no circumstances beyond 31 May 2025.

The general meeting adopted the proposed resolution.

No further matters remained to be considered.

The distribution of votes is shown in Annex 1.

The general meeting was closed.

Gro Bakstad Bjørn Skredderberget Nina Sorknes

Attendance Summary Report
Veidekke ASA
Generalforsamling
7 May 2024
Registered Attendees: 38
Total Votes Represented: 77 114 877
Total Accounts Represented: 335
Total Voting Capital: 134 956 267
% Total Voting Capital Represented: 57,14 %
Sub Total: 27 11 77 114 877
Capacitv Registered Attendees Registered Non-Voting Attendees Registered Votes Accounts
Shareholder 1
Shareholder (web) 25 0 32 294 135 25
Guest (web) 0 11
Styrets leder med fullmakt 1 0 4 323 588 73
Forhåndsstemmer 1 0 40 497 154 236

Fredd4lermansen DNB Bank ASA Avdeling Utsteder

VEIDEKKE ASA GENERAL MEETING 7 MAY 2024

As scrutineer appointed for the purpose of the Poll taken at the General Meeting of the Members of the Company held on 7 May 2024, I HEREBY CERTIFY that the result of the Poll is correctly set out as follows:-

lssued voting shares: 134 956 267
VOTES % VOTES °Å VOTES VOTES % ISSUED NO VOTES
FOR MOT/AGAINS AVSTÅRWITH TOTAL VOTING IN MEETING
T HELD SNARES
VOTED
1 76 967 989 100,00 0 0,00 17 189 76 985 178 57,04 % 129 699
2 77 021 525 100,00 0 0,00 740 77 022 265 57,07 % 92 612
4 44 886 897 100,00 0 0,00 4 740 44 891 637 33,26 °Å 104 321
5 76 970 958 100,00 0 0,00 41 737 77 012 695 57,06 % 102 182
6 61 141 206 99,27 449 837 0,73 15 431 222 77 022 265 57,07 % 92 612
6,1 76 907 774 99,87 99 981 0,13 4 940 77 012 695 57,06 % 102 182
6,2 76 974 195 99,96 33 550 0,04 4 950 77 012 695 57,06 % 102 182
6,3 76 965 867 99,94 46 318 0,06 510 77 012 695 57,06 % 102 182
6,4 76 942 019 99,91 65 726 0,09 4 950 77 012 695 57,06 % 102 182
6,5 71 931 413 93,41 5 076 332 6,59 4 950 77 012 695 57,06 % 102 182
6,6 68 876 399 89,44 8 131 346 10,56 4 950 77 012 695 57,06 % 102 182
6,7 76 948 242 99,92 59 513 0,08 4 940 77 012 695 57,06 % 102 182
7 76 960 686 99,98 16 449 0,02 34 500 77 011 635 57,06 % 103 242
8 61 577 932 99,95 29 550 0,05 15 414 783 77 022 265 57,07 % 92 612
8,1 76 987 765 99,96 29 550 0,04 4 950 77 022 265 57,07 % 92 612
8,2 76 987 765 99,96 29 550 0,04 4 950 77 022 265 57,07 % 92 612
8,3 76 987 325 99,96 30 000 0,04 4 940 77 022 265 57,07 °Å 92 612
9 75 591 765 98,18 1 400 000 1,82 30 500 77 022 265 57,07 % 92 612
10 76 552 129 99,44 431 696 0,56 38 440 77 022 265 57,07 % 92 612
11 76 880 973 99,86 106 178 0,14 35 114 77 022 265 57,07 % 92 612
12 77 022 255 100,00 0 0,00 10 77 022 265 57,07 % 92 612
13 77 022 255 100,00 0 0,00 10 77 022 265 57,07 % 92 612
14 77 013 651 100,00 0 0,00 8 614 77 022 265 57,07 % 92 612
15 77 022 245 100,00 10 0,00 10 77 022 265 57,07 % 92 612

Fred ermansen DNB Bank ASA Avdeling utsteder