BIC: Annual General Meeting on May 29, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

SOCIÉTÉ BIC 

Annual General Meeting 

May 29, 2024

Payment of 2.85 euros ordinary dividend per share and 1.42 euros extraordinary dividend per share

Renewal of Société M.B.D and Marie-Aimée Bich-Dufour as Directors

Appointment of the company Grant Thornton as Statutory Auditor in charge of certifying the sustainability-related information

Clichy, France, May 29, 2024 – SOCIÉTÉ BIC's Annual General Meeting was held on Wednesday,

May 29, 2024, in Paris, at the Cloud Business Center and was broadcasted live. A replay of the event and presentations are available onBIC's website. Chaired by Nikos Koumettis, Chair of the Board, the meeting was also attended by Gonzalve Bich, Chief Executive Officer. 

All the resolutions were adopted, including:

•      the approval of the statutory accounts and consolidated accounts for the fiscal year 2023 and the payment of an ordinary dividend of 2.85 euros per share and an extraordinary dividend of 1.42 euros per share;

•      the renewal of the mandates of Société M.B.D and Marie-Aimée Bich-Dufour as Directors for a term of three fiscal years;

•      the appointment of Grant Thornton as Statutory Auditor in charge of certifying the sustainability-related information for a term of three fiscal years;  

•      the remuneration of the Corporate Officers for the fiscal year 2023;

•      the remuneration policy for the Corporate Officers for the fiscal year 2024;

•      the authorizations to be granted to the Board of Directors to trade in the Company's shares;

•      the authorizations to be granted to the Board of Directors to grant free shares to Group employees and Corporate Officers. 

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ABOUT BIC

A world leader in stationery, lighters and shavers, BIC brings simplicity and joy to everyday Life. For more than 75 years, the Company has honored the tradition of providing high-quality, affordable, essential products to consumers everywhere. Through this unwavering dedication, BIC has become one of the most recognized brands and is a trademark registered worldwide. Today, BIC products are sold in more than 160 countries around the world and feature iconic brands such as BIC Kids™, BIC Flex^TM, BodyMark by BIC^TM, Cello^®, Djeep, Lucky Stationary, Rocketbook, Soleil^®, Tipp-Ex^®, Us. ^TM, Wite-Out^®, Inkbox, and more. In 2023, BIC Net Sales were €2,263 million. The Company is listed on Euronext Paris, is part of the SBF120 and CAC Mid 60 indexes and is recognized for its commitment to sustainable development and education. It has received an A- Leadership score from CDP. For more, visit www.bic.comor follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram,Twitter, or YouTube.

CONTACTS

brice.paris@bicworld.com 

2024AGENDA

All dates to be confirmed