Eni Board Approves €10 Billion Bond Program; Declares Final 2025 Dividend Tranche

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Eni's Board approved a potential €10 billion bond issuance program to maintain financial structure and fund general corporate purposes, alongside the routine declaration of the final €0.27 per share tranche of the 2025 dividend.

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• Bond Issuance Authorization

  The Board of Directors approved the possible issuance of one or more bonds, up to a maximum aggregate amount of €10 billion, to be placed with institutional investors by March 31, 2028. These bonds are intended to maintain a well-balanced financial structure and will be used for general corporate purposes.

• Final 2025 Dividend Tranche Approved

  The Board resolved to distribute the fourth and final tranche of the provision in place of the 2025 dividend, amounting to €0.27 per share. This payment, part of a total annual provision of €1.05, is scheduled for May 20, 2026, for shares outstanding as of May 18, 2026.

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Eni's Board of Directors has authorized the issuance of up to €10 billion in bonds by March 2028, providing significant financial flexibility for general corporate purposes. This substantial authorization, representing approximately 12% of the company's market capitalization, enhances Eni's ability to manage its capital structure and fund future operations. Additionally, the board approved the routine payment of the fourth and final tranche of the 2025 dividend, a pre-scheduled event that completes the previously announced annual distribution.