Press release


Antwerp, 31 July 2024, 17:45 CET – Regulated information



Report of the Extraordinary General Shareholders’ Meeting
Today Gimv held its Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM). 40.14% of the shares were
represented (11,486,596 shares). The EGM approved the proposed nomination rights
of WorxInvest and the statutory anchoring of the principle that a majority of the
board of directors and the advisory committees should consist of independent
directors.

At the EGM of June 26, 2024, the required
attendance quorum of 50% of the capital was
About Gimv
not reached. Consequently, a second EGM
took place earlier today which could validly
Gimv is a European investment company with
deliberate and decide regardless of the
over 40 years of experience in private equity and
number of shares present or represented.
is listed on Euronext Brussels as well as a member
of the Euronext BEL ESG Index. Gimv currently has
The EGM approved the proposed amendment
a portfolio of more than EUR 1.5 billion consisting
to the articles of association in function of the
of around 60 portfolio companies, with a
change in reference shareholding and
combined turnover of EUR 4.0 billion and more
subsequent update on governance, more than 20,000 employees.
specifically with respect to the composition of
the board of directors (1/3 of the total number As a recognized market leader in selected
of directors nominated by WorxInvest and at investment platforms, Gimv identifies
least a majority of independent directors) and entrepreneurial, innovative companies with high
advisory committees (minimum two members growth potential and supports them in their
in each committee nominated by WorxInvest transformation into market leaders. Gimv's five
and a majority of independent directors in investment platforms are Consumer, Healthcare,
each case). Life Sciences, Smart Industries and Sustainable
Cities. Each platform works with an experienced
A coordinated version of the amended articles team across Gimv’s home markets of Benelux,
of association will be published shortly on the France and DACH, supported by an extended
Corporate Governance page of Gimv's international network of experts.
website: https://www.gimv.com/en/corporate-
governance. Further information on Gimv can be found on
www.gimv.com.

For further information please contact:

Vincent Van Bueren, Corporate Communications
& Sustainability Manager
T +32 3 290 22 33
vincent.vanbuerengimv.com




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