Shareholders Authorize Significant Capital Management Programs, Including 10% Share Repurchase and 15% Share Issuance

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Shareholders authorized Ferrovial's Board to repurchase up to 10% of shares and issue up to 15% of shares, providing significant capital management flexibility, and approved a conversion of the company's legal form.

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• Significant Share Repurchase Authorization

  Shareholders authorized the Board to acquire up to 10% of the company's issued share capital, signaling a continued commitment to capital return and providing flexibility for future buybacks.

• Substantial Share Issuance Authorization

  The Board received authorization to issue up to 15% of the company's issued share capital for general corporate purposes and scrip dividends, providing flexibility for future capital needs or distributions.

• Corporate Legal Form Conversion Approved

  Shareholders approved the conversion of Ferrovial's legal form from SE to N.V. and related amendments to the articles of association.

• New Non-Executive Director Appointed

  Ms. Elisenda Bou-Balust was appointed as a Non-Executive Director for a three-year term, alongside the re-appointment of several existing directors.

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Ferrovial's shareholders have approved substantial authorizations for the Board to manage the company's capital structure. This includes the authority to repurchase up to 10% of issued share capital, reinforcing the company's ongoing capital return strategy. Concurrently, the Board is authorized to issue up to 15% of share capital for general purposes and scrip dividends, providing flexibility for future financing or shareholder distributions. These authorizations, valid for 18 months, are significant for a company of Ferrovial's size, indicating a proactive approach to capital management. Additionally, the company will convert its legal form from SE to N.V., a notable corporate governance change.