Conditions concerning the optional dividend

The Board of Directors of WDP has decided to once again offer an optional dividend to the shareholders this year. Following today’s General Meeting, which approved the dividend for 2025, the shareholders are informed about the specific conditions of the optional dividend. They are invited to communicate their choice to their financial institution as from Tuesday 5 May 2026 up to and including Wednesday 13 May 2026 (04:00 PM CEST). 

The shareholders have a choice between: (1) contribution of the dividend in WDP’s capital in exchange for new WDP shares, which can be subscribed to at an issue price of 21.53 euros (a discount of 4.9% compared to yesterday’s adjusted closing price of 28 April 2026), or (2) payment of the dividend in cash, or (3) a combination of both payment modalities. 

The contribution in kind in exchange for the issue of shares under the optional dividend, in combination with retained earnings, will contribute to the Company’s auto-financing. These funds enhance WDP’s financial strength and will be used to support growth under #BLEND&EXTEND2030, the growth plan 2026 – 30.