Board Proposes Remuneration Exceeding Legal Limits Amidst No Dividend Distribution

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Loma Negra's Board proposes its own remuneration exceeding legal limits while deferring dividends, raising significant corporate governance concerns ahead of the April 23rd AGM.

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• Board Remuneration Exceeds Legal Limit

  The Board proposes its own remuneration of AR$ 2,287,936,476 for fiscal year 2025, which is AR$ 994,309,003 over the 5% profit limit, especially concerning given the proposal for no dividend distribution.

• Dividends Deferred to Optional Reserve

  The Board proposes allocating AR$ 23,584,613 (in thousands) from accumulated results to an "Optional Reserve for Future Dividends" instead of immediate distribution, with the Board retaining discretion over its use.

• Audit Committee Budget and Auditor Fees Proposed

  Proposals include approving AR$ 2,010,388,270 for external auditor fees and setting the Audit Committee budget at AR$ 2,387,140,323 for 2026.

• Independent Director Policy Proposed

  A policy is proposed to maintain at least 20% independent members on the Board of Directors for 2026.

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This filing details critical proposals for Loma Negra's upcoming Ordinary Shareholders' Meeting, highlighting significant corporate governance concerns. The Board is recommending approval of its own remuneration totaling AR$ 2.29 billion for fiscal year 2025, which explicitly exceeds a 5% profit limit by AR$ 994 million. This is particularly notable as no dividends are proposed for distribution, raising serious questions about executive compensation practices and alignment with shareholder interests. Additionally, the company proposes allocating AR$ 23.58 billion to an optional reserve for future dividends, deferring immediate shareholder returns. Investors should scrutinize these proposals closely at the April 23rd AGM.