BIC: Combined Shareholders' Meeting and Board of Directors of Société BIC of May 20th, 2025

         Combined Shareholders' Meeting and Board of Directors of Société BIC of May 20 th, 2025Nomination of Edouard Bich as Director and Non-Executive Chair of the BoardRenewal of Gonzalve Bich as Director and Chief Executive OfficerNomination of Esther Gaide as Lead Independent Director, Chair of the Audit Committee and member of the Remuneration Committee Distribution of ordinary dividend of 3,08 euros per share  Clichy, France, May 20 th, 2025 –The Combined...

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Combined Shareholders' Meeting and Board of Directors of Société BIC of May 20 , 2025

Nomination of Edouard Bich as Director and Non-Executive Chair of the Board
Renewal of Gonzalve Bich as Director and Chief Executive Officer
Nomination of Esther Gaide as Lead Independent Director, Chair of the Audit Committee and member of the Remuneration Committee
Distribution of ordinary dividend of 3,08 euros per share

  Clichy, France, May 20 , 2025 – The Combined Shareholders' Meeting of Société BIC was held on Tuesday, May 20 , 2025, at the Cloud Business Center in Paris and was broadcast in live. A replay of the event, as well as the presentations, are available on the BIC website. It was chaired by Candace Matthews , Chair of the Nominations, Governance and CSR Committee, in the presence of Gonzalve Bich , Chief Executive Officer.

All resolutions were adopted by the Combined Shareholders' Meeting, including:

The Board of Directors' meeting following the Combined Shareholders' Meeting appointed Edouard Bich as Non-Executive Chair of the Board and renewed Gonzalve Bich's term of office as Chief Executive Officer.

The Board also welcomed Marie-Edmée Vallery-Radot, appointed as permanent representative of Société M.B.D. on the Board of Directors.

Finally, the Board of Directors appointed Esther Gaide as Lead Independent Director, Chair of the Audit Committee and member of the Remuneration Committee.

Following the appointment of Edouard Bich as Chair of the Board, both the CEO and the Chair are considered as non-independent under French corporate governance guidelines. In light of the Bich family's recent announcement of its intention to hold 6 out of the 10 Board seats (excluding Directors representing the employees), the Board has decided to appoint a Lead Independent Director. This appointment will strengthen Société BIC's governance structure by preventing any potential conflicts of interest, and preserving the interests of minority shareholders, complying with the recommendations of the AFEP-MEDEF Corporate Governance Code.

Edouard Bich – Non-Executive Chair

Gonzalve Bich – Director and CEO  

Esther Gaide – Independent Director, Chair of the Audit Committee, member of the Remuneration Committee and Lead Independent Director

  
Marie-Edmée Vallery-Radot - Permanent representative of Société M.B.D.

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About BIC

BIC is a world leader in stationery, lighters, and shavers. Its vision: to bring simplicity and joy to everyday life. For 80 years, BIC's commitment to providing high-quality, affordable, and reliable products has made BIC a symbol of reliability and innovation. Present in more than 160 countries and with more than 13,000 employees worldwide, BIC brings together iconic brands and products such as BIC® 4-Colors™, BodyMark®, Cello®, Cristal®, Inkbox®, BIC Kids®, Lucky™, Rocketbook®, Tattly®, Tipp-Ex®, Wite-Out®, Djeep®, EZ Load™, EZ Reach®, BIC® Flex™, Soleil®, Tangle Teezer®, and many others. Listed on Euronext Paris and included in the SBF 120 and CAC Mid 60 indices, BIC is also recognized for its unwavering commitment to sustainability and education. To learn more, visit www.corporate.bic.com and to discover the full range of BIC products, visit www.fr.bic.com . Follow BIC on LinkedIn , Instagram , YouTube  and TikTok .

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