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Notice of the Annual General Meeting 2025 for Essity Aktiebolag

The shareholders of Essity Aktiebolag (publ), corporate registration number 556325-5511, are informed about the forthcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM) scheduled for March 27, 2025, at 2 p.m. This significant gathering will take place at the Stockholm Waterfront Congress Centre, with registration commencing at 1 p.m. Shareholders are encouraged to participate in person or exercise their voting rights via advance voting.

Participation Rights

To attend the AGM, shareholders must be registered as of March 19, 2025. Notice of participation must be communicated no later than March 21, 2025. Shareholders can vote by proxy or attend in person at the venue. Specifically, those holding shares through banks or nominees must ensure their shares are re-registered in their name before the meeting to be eligible to vote.

Notice of Attendance

Shareholders interested in attending must notify the company using one of the following methods:

• - Phone: +46 8 402 90 80
• - Mail: Essity Aktiebolag (publ), “Annual General Meeting”, c/o Euroclear Sweden AB, P.O. Box 191, SE-101 23 Stockholm, Sweden
• - Website: https://anmalan.vpc.se/euroclearproxy
• - Email: [email protected]

When notifying, please include your name, personal or corporate registration number, contact details, and the number of accompanying persons.

Voting Instructions

Shareholders can also vote in advance (postal voting) by following specific guidelines. A special form must be used, which can be found on Essity's website. Completed forms must be sent or made available electronically by March 21, 2025.

Agenda Overview

The agenda for the AGM includes critical items:
1. Election of the Chairman of the Meeting
2. Approval of the voting list
3. Appointment of persons to verify the minutes
4. Review and approval of the annual report and the auditor's report
5. Discussion of dividend and discharge from liability for directors
6. Resolutions regarding director elections, auditing appointments, and remuneration
7. Approval of a cash-based incentive program for management.
8. Resolutions concerning share capital adjustments and acquisition of own shares, among others.

One notable highlight includes the proposed dividend of SEK 8.25 per share for the financial year 2024, with the record date set for March 31, 2025.

Input from Directors

The board of directors will present performance evaluations, current financial assessments, and plans for future growth. Notably, the board seeks approval for a cash-based incentive program aimed at maintaining a strong connection between shareholder interests and management performance.

Shareholder Engagement

Essity firmly stands by encouraging active participation from its shareholders, lending transparency to corporate governance. All documents related to the AGM, including proposals for resolutions and details regarding the board of directors will be available on Essity’s website from March 6, 2025.

Contact for Inquiries

For more details or inquiries, shareholders can contact the following:

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

As we approach this fundamental discussion of corporate leadership and strategy for 2025, shareholder feedback will be invaluable to the meeting's success. We encourage all eligible stakeholders to engage in this pivotal process.

Profound decisions are anticipated around governance, environmental commitments, and profitability that will shape Essity's future roadmap. Mark your calendars and ensure your voice is heard during the forthcoming AGM.