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Notice of the Annual General Meeting 2025 of Essity Aktiebolag

Essity Aktiebolag (publ), registered under number 556325-5511, is convening its Annual General Meeting (AGM) to take place on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at 2 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Stockholm Waterfront Congress Centre, located at Nils Ericsons Plan 4, Stockholm. Shareholders can register starting at 1 p.m.

Participation and Voting

Shareholders wishing to participate in the meeting should ensure that they are listed in the share register created by Euroclear Sweden AB by the record date of March 19, 2025. Notification of participation must be made following the guidelines outlined below by no later than March 21, 2025.

Eligibility to Participate

To be eligible to attend, shareholders must:
1. Be listed as a shareholder in the share register by Euroclear as of March 19, 2025.
2. Notify the company of their intention to attend by one of the following methods:
- By phone at +46 8 402 90 80 during weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- By mail sent to Essity Aktiebolag, “Annual General Meeting”, c/o Euroclear Sweden AB, P.O. Box 191, SE-101 23 Stockholm, Sweden.
- Through Euroclear Sweden AB’s website.
- By email at [email protected]

Postal Voting

Shareholders can also opt for postal voting. Those wishing to vote in advance need to fill out a specific form available on Essity’s website. All postal votes must be received by Euroclear no later than March 21, 2025.
Areas where postal voting cannot include specific conditions or instructions, as such will invalidate the entire vote.

Agenda

The agenda for the meeting is as follows:
1. Election of the meeting chairman.
2. Preparation and approval of a voting list.
3. Election of two people to check the minutes.
4. Assessment of whether the meeting has been duly convened.
5. Approval of the agenda.
6. Presentation of both the annual report and auditor's report, including consolidated financial statements.
7. Speeches from the Chairman, President, and auditor.
8. Resolutions regarding:
- Adoption of income statements and balance sheets.
- Appropriations of earnings according to the adopted balance sheet.
- Discharge from liability for the Board of Directors and President for 2024.
9. Resolutions on the number and remuneration of Board members.
10. Election procedures for directors and auditors.

Remuneration Proposal

The Board of Directors has proposed a dividend of SEK 8.25 per share for the 2024 financial year, with a record date set for March 31, 2025.

Executive Incentives

An incentive program has also been proposed for 2025-2027, designed for senior management, which drives long-term success and sustainability targets. The program mandates that participants must invest in Essity shares, holding them for at least three years.

Shareholder Notices

A detailed set of information, including nomination committee details, stock composition, and instructions for registration, will be provided on Essity’s official website by March 6, 2025. Shareholders can request additional documents covering various proposals.

This AGM marks a significant opportunity for shareholders to influence the company’s direction and performance. For further inquiries, feel free to connect with the communication team at Essity.

Contact Information

For more information regarding the AGM, please reach out to:

• - Per Lorentz, Vice President Corporate Communications, +46 73 313 30 55, [email protected]
• - Sandra Åberg, Vice President Investor Relations, +46 70 564 96 89, [email protected]