All items on the Agenda received a majority of votes in favor except for Item 6 (Advisory vote on the Remuneration Report 2022). The new Remuneration Policy 2024 (Item 7) was approved by a super majority of the votes cast (in excess of the required 75%).

In addition, the AGM approved the appointment of Mr Richard Norbruis as Supervisory Board member for a four-year term ending April 2027. The Supervisory Board intends to appoint Mr Norbruis as Chairman of Besi’s Supervisory Board.

Dividend 2022

The dividend proposal of € 2.85 per ordinary share for the 2022 financial year was approved by the AGM. Such dividend will be paid out wholly in cash. Payments will commence as of May 4, 2023. The following time-table will be applicable with respect to the dividend payment:

• April 28, 2023: Ex-dividend quotation

• May 2, 2023: Record date for dividend eligibility (after market close)

• Starting May 4, 2023: Payment of cash dividend

Holders of ordinary shares will receive the dividend through their bank or broker in whose custody their ordinary shares are held at the close of business on May 2, 2023 (record date). The dividend will be payable starting May 4, 2023 through ABN AMRO Bank N.V.

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