Cosmo Shareholders Approved All Resolutions Proposed by the Board of Directors at Extraordinary General Meeting

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On July 5, 2024, Cosmo Pharmaceuticals' shareholders approved all resolutions proposed by the Board of Directors at an Extraordinary General Meeting. Key decisions included a 90% increase in dividend distribution to €2.00 per ordinary share, payable on July 12, 2024. The FY2023 annual accounts were adopted, and updates to the company's remuneration policy were approved. A total of 7,173,931 ordinary shares were represented, constituting 40.89% of Cosmo's total outstanding shares.

Positive

• Shareholders approved a 90% increase in dividend distribution to €2.00 per share, payable on July 12, 2024.
• Adoption of FY2023 annual accounts and appropriation of results to retained earnings.
• Approval of updates to the remuneration policy, including granting shares or subscription rights to Board members.

Negative

• None.

• Shareholders approved a dividend distribution of € 2.00 per ordinary share; representing an increase of 90% versus last year

• Shareholders approved all other proposals of the Board of Directors, including the adoption of the FY2023 annual accounts and updates to the remuneration policy of the Company

Dublin, Ireland--(Newsfile Corp. - July 5, 2024) - Cosmo Pharmaceuticals N.V. (SIX: COPN) (FSE: C43) (“Cosmo”) shareholders today approved all resolutions proposed by the Board of Directors at an Extraordinary General Meeting of the Company. A total of 7,173,931 ordinary shares of the share capital of Cosmo were represented at this general meeting of shareholders constituting 40.89% of the total outstanding ordinary shares in the share capital of Cosmo as of the record date.

Dividend distribution
Shareholders approved a dividend distribution of € 2.00 per share representing an increase of 90% versus last year. Payment will be made on 12 July 2024, for further details please visit: https://www.cosmopharma.com/investors/general-meeting

Adoption of FY2023 annual accounts
Shareholders voted to adopt the FY2023 annual accounts, appropriate the FY2023 result to retained earnings and to grant discharge to the members of the Board of Directors including the former executive member of the Board of Directors and each of the non-executive directors of the Board of Directors including former non-executive directors.

Proposal to adopt the Company’s remuneration policy
Shareholders approved updates to the remuneration policy of the Company and approved the proposal of the Board of Directors to grant ordinary shares and/or the right to subscribe for ordinary shares to the members of the Board of Directors.

For a detailed list of all resolutions at the EGM held on 5 July please visit: https://www.cosmopharma.com/investors/general-meeting

About Cosmo
Cosmo is a pharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercialising products to treat selected gastrointestinal disorders, to improve endoscopy quality measures through aiding the detection of colonic lesions and to treat selected dermatological conditions. Cosmo develops and manufactures products which are distributed globally by selected partners including Lialda®/Mezavant®/Mesavancol®, Uceris®/Cortiment®, Aemcolo®/ Relafalk®, Lumeblue® and Winlevi®. Cosmo has also developed medical devices for endoscopy and has a partnership with Medtronic for the global distribution of GI Genius™, which uses artificial intelligence to help detect potential signs of colon cancer. The company also has a rich development pipeline. For additional information on Cosmo and its products, please visit www.cosmopharma.com.

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Contact
Hazel Winchester
Head of Investor Relations
Cosmo Pharmaceuticals N.V.
Tel: +353 1 817 03 70
hwinchester@cosmopharma.com

Disclaimer
Some of the statements in this press release may be forward-looking statements or statements of future expectations based on currently available information. Such statements are naturally subject to risks and uncertainties. Factors such as the development of general economic conditions, future market conditions, unusual catastrophic loss events, changes in the capital markets and other circumstances may cause the actual events or results to be materially different from those anticipated by such statements. Cosmo does not make any representation or warranty, express or implied, as to the accuracy, completeness or updated status of such statements. Therefore, in no case whatsoever will Cosmo and its affiliate companies be liable to anyone for any decision made or action taken in conjunction with the information and/or statements in this press release or for any related damages.

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FAQ

What was the outcome of Cosmo Pharmaceuticals' Extraordinary General Meeting on July 5, 2024?

Shareholders approved all resolutions proposed by the Board of Directors, including a 90% increase in dividend distribution and the adoption of FY2023 annual accounts.

What is the new dividend distribution for Cosmo Pharmaceuticals (CMOPF) shareholders?

Cosmo Pharmaceuticals' shareholders approved a dividend distribution of €2.00 per share, representing a 90% increase from the previous year.

When will the new dividend distribution for Cosmo Pharmaceuticals (CMOPF) be paid?

The new dividend distribution of €2.00 per share will be paid on July 12, 2024.

How many shares were represented at Cosmo Pharmaceuticals' Extraordinary General Meeting?

A total of 7,173,931 ordinary shares were represented, constituting 40.89% of Cosmo's total outstanding shares.

What updates were approved to Cosmo Pharmaceuticals' remuneration policy?

Shareholders approved updates to the remuneration policy, including the granting of ordinary shares and/or rights to subscribe for ordinary shares to Board members.