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The signed form must be submitted to Galapagos by e-mail (shareholders@glpg.com) or by mail (Galapagos NV, attn.: Ms. Annelies Denecker, Generaal De Wittelaan L11 A3, 2800 Mechelen, Belgium), and must reach Galapagos by no later than 24 April 2024.
Right to ask questions
In accordance with article 7:139 of the Belgian Companies and Associations Code, and article 28 of the articles of association of the Company, shareholders and holders of subscription rights issued by the Company, are entitled, whether during the Shareholders’ Meetings or in writing before the meeting, to ask questions to (a) the members of the Board of Directors with respect to its report, or the agenda items, and (b) the statutory auditor with respect to its report.
Questions asked in writing, will only be answered if the relevant shareholder, or holder of subscription rights, has fulfilled the registration and admission formalities set out above, and if the written question has been received by the Company at the latest on 24 April 2024. Any written questions must be submitted to Galapagos by e-mail (shareholders@glpg.com) or by mail (Galapagos NV, attn.: Ms. Annelies Denecker, Generaal De Wittelaan L11 A3, 2800 Mechelen, Belgium).
Right to add agenda items
In accordance with article 7:130 of the Belgian Companies and Associations Code, and article 22 of the articles of association of the Company, one or more shareholders who alone or together possess at least 3% of the share capital of the Company, and provided that the applicable legal restrictions have been complied with, may request for additional items to be added to the agenda of the Shareholders’ Meetings, and submit proposed resolutions in relation to existing agenda items or new items to be added to the agenda. Such request, along with proof of ownership of the required participation, and, as the case may be, the text of the items to be dealt with and related proposed resolutions, must be submitted to Galapagos by e-mail (shareholders@glpg.com) or by mail (Galapagos NV, attn.: Ms. Annelies Denecker, Generaal De Wittelaan L11 A3, 2800 Mechelen, Belgium), and must reach Galapagos by no later than 8 April 2024. As the case may be, the Company will publish a modified agenda for the Shareholders’ Meetings at the latest on 15 April 2024.
Availability of documents
The documentation relating to the Shareholders’ Meetings, or that must be made available pursuant to the applicable laws, as well as the total number of shares and voting rights at the date hereof, are made available on the Company’s website (www.glpg.com/shareholders-meetings). Any hard copies of this documentation can be obtained at no cost by e-mail (shareholders@glpg.com) or by mail (Galapagos NV, attn.: Ms. Annelies Denecker, Generaal De Wittelaan L11 A3, 2800 Mechelen, Belgium).
Please address any requests for more information to the Legal department of Galapagos (+32 15 342 900). Correspondence can be sent by e-mail (shareholders@glpg.com) or by mail (Galapagos NV, attn.: Ms. Annelies Denecker, Generaal De Wittelaan L11 A3, 2800 Mechelen, Belgium).
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