Essity's 2026 Annual General Meeting

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Essity (OTC: ETTYF) held its 2026 Annual General Meeting on March 26, 2026. The Meeting approved 2025 financial statements, granted discharge to the Board and CEO, and resolved a dividend of SEK 8.75 per share with record date 30 March 2026.

The Meeting re-elected the board, appointed Ernst & Young as auditor until the 2027 AGM, approved director and committee fees, authorized a buy-back program, and resolved to cancel 11,109,318 Class B shares (~1.6% of shares) and a bonus issue.

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• Dividend of SEK 8.75 per share declared
• Cancellation of 11,109,318 Class B shares (~1.6%)
• Board authorized share buy-back program
• Ernst & Young appointed auditor until 2027 AGM

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• None.

STOCKHOLM, March 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Essity today held the Annual General Meeting in Stockholm, Sweden.

The Meeting approved the Parent Company income statement and balance sheet and the consolidated income statement and consolidated balance sheet for 2025.

The meeting resolved on a dividend for the financial year 2025 of SEK 8.75 per share. Record date for the dividend is set to Monday, March 30, 2026. 

The Meeting resolved that the remuneration to each director elected by the Annual General Meeting who is not employed by the company shall amount to SEK 1,000,000 and the Chairman of the Board of Directors is to receive SEK 3,000,000. Members of the Remuneration Committee are each to receive an additional remuneration of SEK 155,000, while the Chairman of the Remuneration Committee is to receive an additional remuneration of SEK 180,000. Members of the Audit Committee are each to receive an additional remuneration of SEK 365,000, while the Chairman of the Audit Committee is to receive an additional remuneration of SEK 520,000. Remuneration to the auditor is to be paid according to approved invoice.

The Annual General Meeting resolved in accordance with the Board of Director's proposal on a cash-based incentive program. The meeting also approved the Board of Director's remuneration report. The Board of Directors and the CEO were granted discharge from liability for the 2025 fiscal year.

Board members Maria Carell, Annemarie Gardshol, Jan Gurander, Alexander Lacik, Torbjörn Lööf, Katarina Martinson, Bert Nordberg, Barbara M. Thoralfsson and Karl Åberg were re-elected. Jan Gurander was re-elected Chairman of the Board. Ernst & Young AB was appointed the company's auditor for a mandate period until the end of the 2027 Annual General Meeting.

The meeting resolved to reduce the share capital through cancellation of 11,109,318 Class B shares owned by the company corresponding to about 1.6% of the total number of shares issued by the company and on a bonus issue. 

The Annual General Meeting authorized the Board of Directors to decide on buy-back of 
Essity B shares and on transfer of shares bought back by the company. 

Minutes from the Annual General Meeting will be available on the company website, www.essity.com, within two weeks.

For additional information please contact: 
Per Lorentz, Vice President Corporate Affairs +46 73 313 30 55, per.lorentz@essity.com  
Sandra Åberg, Vice President Investor Relations, +46 70 564 96 89, sandra.aberg@essity.com 

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Essity’s 2026 Annual General Meeting

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FAQ

What dividend did Essity (ETTYF) approve at the 2026 Annual General Meeting?

Essity approved a dividend of SEK 8.75 per share, with a record date set to 30 March 2026. According to Essity, the dividend covers the financial year 2025 and will follow usual payment procedures and record-date timing for shareholders.

How many shares did Essity (ETTYF) cancel at the 2026 AGM and what percent does that represent?

The Meeting resolved to cancel 11,109,318 Class B shares, representing about 1.6% of issued shares. According to Essity, the cancellation reduces the company’s outstanding Class B shares and was approved alongside a bonus issue.

Did Essity (ETTYF) authorize a share buy-back at the 2026 Annual General Meeting?

Yes, the AGM authorized the Board to decide on a buy-back of Essity B shares and transfer of repurchased shares. According to Essity, this authorization grants the Board flexibility to execute repurchases within the approved mandate.

What board changes and auditor appointment did Essity (ETTYF) announce at the 2026 AGM?

Several board members were re-elected and Jan Gurander was re-elected Chairman of the Board. According to Essity, Ernst & Young AB was appointed auditor with a mandate through the 2027 Annual General Meeting.

What director and committee remuneration decisions did Essity (ETTYF) confirm at the 2026 AGM?

The AGM set director fees at SEK 1,000,000 per non-executive director and SEK 3,000,000 for the Chairman, with additional committee fees. According to Essity, committee chairs and members receive specified supplementary remuneration amounts.

Will Essity (ETTYF) make the 2026 AGM minutes and documents available to investors?

Yes, minutes from the 2026 Annual General Meeting will be available on the company website within two weeks. According to Essity, supporting documents and the downloadable AGM file are provided for investor review on the investor relations site.