2021 Danone Shareholders Meeting: approval of all resolutions 2021 Danone Shareholders Meeting: approval of all resolutions Danone s Shareholders Meeting was held today, exceptionally behind closed doors given the current health context, chaired by Gilles Schnepp, Chairman of the Board of Directors. 64.09% of Danone s total outstanding share capital was represented in this Shareholders Meeting. Danone s shareholders approved all resolutions submitted to a vote, including the statutory and consolidated financial statements for the 2020 fiscal year, and the proposed dividend of €1.94 per share in cash, down 8% from 2019. The ex-dividend date (or ex-date) is set on May 10, 2021 and the dividend will be payable on May 12, 2021. In addition, the Shareholders Meeting approved all proposed renewals of terms of office of the
Danone further strengthens governance
Creation of a new Strategy and Transformation Committee to monitor progress on adaptation plans
Gilles Schnepp, Ariane Gorin and Susan Roberts proposed as new independent members
Cécile Cabanis appointed Vice-Chair of the Board
70%+ independent rate and gender parity expected after 2021 AGM
In the recent weeks, Danone announced key steps to unlock future growth and margin expansion and increase value creation, including ‘Local First’ - a plan to shift to a locally-grounded organization. As part of its continuous assessment of the way the Board of Directors works together with the Executive Committee to ensure the delivery of sustainable value creation, Danone announces today several decisions related to Board’s composition and organization to reinforce the governance of the company.