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— the integration with the fortis group; — the draft 2008 registration document and annual report; — quarterly results presentations; — initiatives taken in preparation for the annual general meeting; — bnP Paribas’ participation in the “actionaria” shareholder fair. at this event, several liaison committee members explained the role played by the committee to people who visited the bank’s stand. on 1 december 2009, committee members took part in an “investor day” in brussels, during which bnP Paribas fortis’ business plan was presented to the market. dividend at the 12 may 2010 annual general meeting, the board of directors will recommend a dividend of eur 1.50 per share, an increase of 50% relative to 2009. the shares will go ex-dividend on 19 may and the dividend will be paid on 15 june 2010, subject to approval at the annual general meeting. the total amount of the payout is eur 1,778 million, compared with eur 912.1 million in 2009, representing an increase of 94.9%. the proposed payout rate is 32.3% (1) . dividend (eur per sHare) dividends for 1998-2008 have been adjusted to reflect: - the two-for-one share split carried out on 20 February 2002; - capital increases with preferential subscription rights maintained in March 2006 and between 30 September and 13 October 2009. * Subject to approval by the 12 May 2010 AGM the group’s objective is to adjust the dividend to reflect variations in income and to optimise management of available capital. timeframe for claiming dividends: after five years, any unclaimed dividends will be forfeited and paid to the french treasury, in accordance with applicable legislation. (1) dividend recommended at the 12 May 2010 Annual General Meeting expressed as a percentage of earnings per share. (2) Subject to their having previously signed a “brokerage service agreement” (free of charge). 0.72 1998 0.85 1999 1.09 2000 1.16 2001 1.16 1.40 2002 2003 29 <strong>RepoRt</strong> on CoRpoRate SoCial and enviRonmental ReSponSibility 1.93 2004 2.53 2005 3.01 3.26 2006 2007 0.97 1.50* 2008 2009 bnP Paribas registered shares at 31 december 2009, 32,495 shareholders held bnP Paribas registered shares. Registered shares held directly with bnp paribas shareholders who hold shares in pure registered form: — automatically receive all documents regarding the bank which are sent to shareholders, — can call a french toll-free number (0800 600 700) to place buy and sell orders (2) and to obtain any information, — benefit from special, discounted brokerage fees, — have access to “gis nomi” (http:// gisnomi.bnpparibas.com), a fully secure dedicated web server, allowing them to view registered share accounts and account movements as well as place and track orders (2) , — pay no custodial fees and are automatically invited to general meetings. Holding shares in pure registered form is not compatible with holding them in a Pea tax-efficient share saving plan, due to the specific regulations and procedures applying to those plans. Registered shares held in an administered account bnP Paribas is also extending its administered share account services to institutional shareholders. for institutional shareholders, this type of account combines the main benefits of holding shares in bearer form with those of holding pure registered shares: — shares can be sold at any time, through the shareholder’s usual broker; — the shareholder can have a single share account, backed by a cash account; — the shareholder is automatically invited to attend and vote at general meetings, without the invitation being sent through a third party; — the shareholder can take part in voting via the internet.
annual general meeting bnP Paribas held two general meetings of shareholders in 2009. — on 27 march, an extraordinary general meeting was held, on first call, to approve the creation of preferred shares to be issued to the french government under the second phase of france’s growth sup- the quorum broke down as follows: — on 13 may 20 09, bnP Paribas held a combined ordinary and extraordinary general meeting on first call. the text of the resolutions and the video of the meeting can be viewed on the bnP Paribas website, which is where the original live webcast took place. the composition port plan. the text of the resolutions and the video of the meeting can be viewed on the bnP Paribas website, which is where the original live webcast took place. the composition of the quorum and the results of the votes cast were posted online the day after the meeting. Number of shareholders (%) Number of shares (%) Present 432 8.87% 56,715,70310.64% Proxy given to spouse or another shareholder 9 0.18% 6,852 nm Proxy given to Chairman 1,877 38.55% 6,447,638 1.21% Postal votes 2,551 52.39% 469,925,853 88.15% totAl 4,869 100% 533,096,046 100% Total number of shares issued excluding treasury stock all resolutions proposed to the shareholders were approved. breakdoWn oF Quorum of the quorum and the results of the votes cast were posted online the day after the meeting. information about the meeting was also published in the specialist press and a specific letter was sent to shareholders summarising the meeting. 30 <strong>RepoRt</strong> on CoRpoRate SoCial and enviRonmental ReSponSibility Quorum 909,963,093 58.58% RESULTS RATE OF APPROVAL (%) Resolution 1: Creation of a new category of shares, consisting of preferred shares, and according amendment of the articles of association 98.21% Resolution 2: Issue of preferred shares to Société de Prise de Participation de l’État 97.72% Resolution 3: Transactions reserved for members of the employee savings plan 97.50% Resolution 4: Issue of shares to be paid up by capitalising income, retained earnings or additional paid-in capital 98.39% Resolution 5: Powers to carry out formalities 99.82%
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