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Outcome of the optional dividend for the FY 2024-25: 64.2% of the dividend rights are distributed in the form of new ordinary shares, resulting in a capital increase of EUR 41.8 million |
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Antwerp, July 23, 2025, 17:45 CET – Regulated information Outcome of the optional dividend for the FY 2024-25: 64.2% of the dividend rights are distributed in the form of new ordinary shares, resulting in a capital increase of EUR 41.8 million Gimv announces that 64.2% of the dividend rights on the financial year 2024-25 have been presented in return for 1,043,633 new ordinary shares, for a total amount of EUR 41.8 million. Gimv's AGM on June 25, 2025 approved the WorxInvest, Gimv’s reference shareholder, distribution of a gross dividend of EUR 2.60 per opted for full payment in shares. share (EUR 1.82 net) for the financial year 2024- 25. In addition, Gimv offered shareholders the This capital increase adds EUR 41.8 million to option of subscribing to new ordinary shares, Gimv’s equity, in contrast to the situation that each share being exchanged for 22 dividend would have prevailed had the dividend entirely rights on the financial year 2024-25 (EUR 40.04), been paid in cash. The cash which is not paid or of taking a cash dividend or a combination out will be used by Gimv to finance the of both. The new shares will be of the same type accelerated growth ambitions and further as the existing shares (with no right to a value creation in the portfolio. reduced withholding tax) and give entitlement to payment of a dividend from Gimv's profits as from April 1st, 2025. Gimv shareholders were asked to communicate their choice between July 2 and 22, 2025. 22,959,926 dividend rights on the financial year 2024-25 were presented in exchange for 1,043,633 new ordinary shares, for a total amount of EUR 41.8 million. These new shares will be issued on July 25, 2025 and will be admitted to listing on Euronext Brussels on the same date. The balance of the dividend will be distributed on July 25, 2025 in cash, amounting to a gross total of EUR 51.2 million (including withholding taxes). As a result of this capital increase, Gimv’s equity (group's share) will amount to EUR 1,855.6 million(1) and will be represented by 36,810,933 ordinary shares. Each of these shares carries one voting right at the general shareholders meetings and the total number of shares (1) Most recently published equity value (group’s share) as indicated above will represent the at 31 March 2024, excluding the dividend on the financial denominator for purposes of notifications under year 2023-24 and increased with the amount of the capital the transparency regulations. increase. Gimv NV - Karel Oomsstraat 37, 2018 Antwerp, Belgium - T +32 3 290 21 00 - www.gimv.com 1 Antwerp, July 23, 2025, 17:45 CET – Regulated information Press release Financial calendar About Gimv Payment date dividend 2024-25 Gimv is a European investment company, listed (coupon nr. 33) and listing new shares on Euronext Brussels and a member of the on Euronext Brussels Euronext BEL ESG Index. With over 45 years' July 25, 2025 experience in private equity, Gimv currently has an investment portfolio of more than EUR 1.6 Results 6M 2025* billion. The portfolio contains around 61 portfolio (April 1, 2025 – September 30, 2025) companies, with combined turnover of EUR 4.5 November 22, 2025 billion and more than 20,000 employees. As a recognized market leader in selected * As of 2025, Gimv will close its financial year at the end of December, leading to a shortened investment platforms, Gimv identifies financial year of 9 months for 2025. entrepreneurial, innovative companies with high growth potential and supports them in their transformation into market leaders. Gimv's five investment platforms are Consumer, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Smart Industries and Sustainable Cities. Each platform works with an experienced team across Gimv’s home markets of Benelux, France and DACH, supported by an extended international network of experts. Further information on Gimv can be found on www.gimv.com. For further information please contact: Kristof Vande Capelle, CFO* T +32 3 290 22 17 kristof.vandecapelle@gimv.com * acting on behalf of a company Gimv NV - Karel Oomsstraat 37, 2018 Antwerp, Belgium - T +32 3 290 21 00 - www.gimv.com 2 |