Shareholders Authorize Significant Off-Market Share Buyback Programs at AGM

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TORM plc announced that shareholders approved all resolutions at its Annual General Meeting, including the authorization for two significant off-market share buyback programs, though no actual purchases have been discussed.

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• Shareholders Approve All AGM Resolutions

  All resolutions proposed at the Annual General Meeting on April 15, 2026, were duly passed by shareholders.

• Authorization for Significant Share Buyback Programs

  Shareholders authorized two off-market share buyback contracts (A and B), allowing for potential repurchases of up to 17.5 million A-shares. The company clarified that these are authorizations for future flexibility and no actual purchases have been discussed.

• Notable Shareholder Dissent on Key Resolutions

  Over 20% of votes were cast against the Directors' Remuneration Report, the Company's Remuneration Policy, and Buyback Contract B, indicating some shareholder concerns that the Board plans to address.

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TORM plc shareholders approved all resolutions at the Annual General Meeting, most notably authorizing two off-market share buyback programs. These authorizations provide the company with substantial flexibility to repurchase up to 17.5 million A-shares, representing a significant potential capital return to shareholders. While the company explicitly states that no actual purchases have been discussed, this authorization is a material development in its capital allocation strategy. The notable dissent (over 20% against) on remuneration-related resolutions and one of the buyback contracts indicates some shareholder concerns, which the Board intends to address through consultation. This filing finalizes the terms of the buyback program initiated with the AGM notice on March 5, 2026.