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Capgemini Press Release// Shareholders’ Meeting of May 20, 2021

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Shareholders’ Meeting of May 20, 2021

Paris, May 20, 2021 – The Shareholders’ Meeting of Capgemini SE, held today behind closed doors, adopted all of the resolutions put to the vote.

In accordance with the emergency measures adopted by the French Government to curb the spread of Covid-19, the Company’s Annual General Meeting was held today behind closed doors, without the physical presence of shareholders, with a live webcast on the Company’s website. An opportunity for live discussion with the shareholders made it possible to answer questions posed prior to the Meeting as well as those submitted directly during the Meeting via the webcast interface. The entire vote took place by mail and the shareholders adopted all the resolutions presented with a quorum of 76%.

At the Shareholders’ Meeting, shareholders approved the distribution of a dividend of 1.95 euro per share in respect of the 2020 financial year, to be paid from June 4, 2021, with a coupon detachment date of June 2, 2021.

The Shareholders’ Meeting approved the resolutions concerning the composition of the Board of Directors:

  • Tanja Rueckert1, President of the Board of Management of Bosch Building Technologies, has been appointed to the Board of Directors for a four-year term. Tanja Rueckert, a German national, brings to the Board solid experience in the software sector as an executive leading business units of international groups and expertise in several fields including the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence and digital transformation. The Board has indicated that it considers Tanja Rueckert to be an independent director in accordance with the criteria of the AFEP-MEDEF Code to which the Company refers;
  • Kurt Sievers2, President & Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of NXP Semiconductors N.V., has been appointed to the Board of Directors for a four-year term. Kurt Sievers, a German national, brings to the Board management experience in a leading international group in the semiconductor sector, at the heart of the Intelligent Industry’s development, his expertise in the automobile sector, technology and artificial intelligence, and his knowledge of North America and American corporate governance. The Board has indicated that it considers Kurt Sievers to be an independent director in accordance with the criteria of the AFEP-MEDEF Code to which the Company refers;
  • Patrick Pouyanné, an independent director, was also renewed for a four-year term.

At the end of this Shareholders’ Meeting, the Board of Directors of Capgemini SE now has 14 directors, including two directors representing employees3. Of its members, 82% are independent directors4, 43% are international directors and 45% are women5. This composition reflects the Board’s renewed ambition to pursue its internationalization, to deepen its sectoral expertise and to enrich the diversity of its profiles.

The Board of Directors warmly thanked Mrs. Anne Bouverot, Mr. Daniel Bernard and Mr. Pierre Pringuet for their contributions to the work of the Board and its committees during their term of office, and praised in particular the role played by the Vice-Chairman and the Lead Independent Director in the preparation of the managerial succession that took place in May 2020.

Furthermore, the Board of Directors meeting at the end of the Shareholders’ Meeting decided to appoint Mr. Frédéric Oudéa as Lead Independent Director and President of the Ethics & Governance Committee to replace Mr. Pierre Pringuet, whose term of office expired at the close of the Shareholders’ Meeting. Mr. Frédéric Oudéa was also appointed Vice-Chairman of the Board of Directors to replace Mr. Daniel Bernard, whose term of office expired at the close of the Shareholders’ Meeting.

The Shareholders’ Meeting approved 2020 compensation components and benefits paid or granted to Paul Hermelin, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, then Chairman of the Board, as well as to Aiman Ezzat, Chief Operating Officer, then Chief Executive Officer. The report on the compensation of corporate officers and the various 2021 compensation policies for executive corporate officers and directors were also approved.

Finally, the Shareholders’ Meeting approved all the financial delegations granted to the Board of Directors.

A detailed breakdown of voting results as well as full webcast of the General Meeting can be found on the Capgemini website:
https://investors.capgemini.com/en/event/2021-shareholders-meeting/

About Capgemini

Capgemini is a global leader in partnering with companies to transform and manage their business by harnessing the power of technology. The Group is guided everyday by its purpose of unleashing human energy through technology for an inclusive and sustainable future. It is a responsible and diverse organization of 270,000 team members in nearly 50 countries. With its strong 50 year heritage and deep industry expertise, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to address the entire breadth of their business needs, from strategy and design to operations, fueled by the fast evolving and innovative world of cloud, data, AI, connectivity, software, digital engineering and platforms. The Group reported in 2020 global revenues of €16 billion.
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This press release may contain forward-looking statements. Such statements may include projections, estimates, assumptions, statements regarding plans, objectives, intentions and/or expectations with respect to future financial results, events, operations and services and product development, as well as statements, regarding future performance or events. Forward-looking statements are generally identified by the words “expects”, “anticipates”, “believes”, “intends”, “estimates”, “plans”, “projects”, “may”, “would”, “should” or the negatives of these terms and similar expressions. Although Capgemini’s management currently believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, investors are cautioned that forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties (including without limitation risks identified in Capgemini’s Universal Registration Document available on Capgemini’s website), because they relate to future events and depend on future circumstances that may or may not occur and may be different from those anticipated, many of which are difficult to predict and generally beyond the control of Capgemini. Actual results and developments may differ materially from those expressed in, implied by or projected by forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are not intended to and do not give any assurances or comfort as to future events or results. Other than as required by applicable law, Capgemini does not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement.

This press release does not contain or constitute an offer of securities for sale or an invitation or inducement to invest in securities in France, the United States or any other jurisdiction.

APPENDIX

Composition of the Capgemini SE Board of Directors and of its committees following the Shareholders’ Meeting of May 20, 2021

Composition of the Board of Directors:

Paul Hermelin – Chairman

Frédéric Oudéa – Lead Independent Director and Vice-Chairman

Xiaoqun Clever

Laurence Dors

Aiman Ezzat – CEO

Siân Herbert-Jones

Hervé Jeannin – Director representing employees

Kevin Masters – Director representing employees

Belen Moscoso del Prado

Xavier Musca

Patrick Pouyanné

Tanja Rueckert

Kurt Sievers

Lucia Sinapi Thomas – Director representing employee shareholders

The Board of Directors meeting on May 20, 2021 at the end of the Shareholders’ Meeting modified the composition of its committees as follows:

Audit & Risk Committee: Xavier Musca (President), Xiaoqun Clever, Laurence Dors, Siân Herbert Jones.

Compensation Committee: Laurence Dors (President), Kevin Masters, Belen Moscoso del Prado, Kurt Sievers, Lucia Sinapi-Thomas.

Ethics & Governance Committee: Frédéric Oudéa (President), Laurence Dors, Xavier Musca, Patrick Pouyanné.

Strategy & CSR Committee: Paul Hermelin (President), Aiman Ezzat, Hervé Jeannin, Patrick Pouyanné, Tanja Rueckert, Kurt Sievers.


1 A biography of the new director, Ms. Tanja Rueckert, is presented in Capgemini press release from March 18th, 2021
2 A biography of the new director, Mr. Kurt Sievers, is presented in Capgemini press release from March 18th, 2021
3 Composition of the Capgemini SE Board of Directors in the appendix.
4 The directors representing employees and employee shareholders are not taken into account in calculating this percentage, in accordance with the provisions of the AFEP-MEDEF Code.
5 The directors representing employees and employee shareholders are not taken into account in calculating this percentage, in accordance with the provisions of the French Commercial Code currently in force.

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By combining a pan-and-tilt panoramic lens and a fixed 180-degree wide-angle lens, one H9c Dual smartly secures large areas with performance better than that of two ordinary ones.
HOOFDDORP, Netherlands, May 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — EZVIZ, a leading global player in innovative smart home security, proudly introduces the H9c Dual series, its latest dual-lens outdoor pan-and-tilt cameras that redefine smart protection for homes and small businesses. With options in 2K and 3K resolutions, their groundbreaking design combines a sharp bullet camera and a flexible PT camera, addressing complex security needs effectively. The interlinked dual lenses work collaboratively to safeguard wide property areas, detect and track activities, and offer auto-patrol options for hands-free security.

“The H9c Dual challenges traditional outdoor cameras with unrivaled vision, unmatched automation, and high versatility for basically any scenario,” said Candice Tu, the lead product manager, “EZVIZ leads the way in the development and application of advanced dual-lens technology. This underlines our dedication to bringing cutting-edge technology within reach for practical, everyday situations.”
At the core of the H9c Dual is its groundbreaking dual-lens technology, highlighted by EZVIZ’s distinctive co-action function. The two lenses can work independently at two static viewing angles or act together as a team. When the fixed lens detects motions, the pan-and-tilt lens automatically rotates to track the same activity. This co-action function can also be manually controlled through the EZVIZ App.
The series addresses unnoticed blind spots by offering a 180-degree comprehensive view in a single frame, supplemented by the bottom PT lens for intricate close-ups. Both lenses, with high resolutions of 2K/3K, use built-in AI chips to detect people and vehicles in customizable zones, ensuring users are informed of crucial activities. Users can set up to four patrol spots for the PT lens to complete automatic rotations on a schedule.
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Learn more at www.ezviz.com.
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BIRMINGHAM, England, May 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Patients with spinal cord injury (SCI) could benefit from future treatment to repair nerve connections using red and near-infrared light.

The method, invented by University of Birmingham scientists and patented by University of Birmingham Enterprise, delivers light directly to the site of the injury. 
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Researchers led by Professor Zubair Ahmed used cell models of SCI to determine the frequency and duration of light required to achieve maximum restoration of function and stimulate nerve cell regrowth. 
They found delivery at a wavelength of 660nm for one minute a day increased cell viability (the number of live cells) by 45% over five days’ treatment. 
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The researchers are planning to develop an implantable device for use in humans with traumatic SCI. They have already received further funding and are seeking commercial partners or investors to develop a prototype device to take into first-in-man clinical trials.
Full release here. 
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LONDON, May 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — TerraPay, a leading global money movement company, is excited to announce the appointment of Hassan Chatila as Vice President – Global Head of Network.

This key addition to TerraPay’s global network leadership also marks a critical step in the company’s ongoing strategy to simplify and streamline global money movement for businesses and individuals alike, underscoring its commitment to enhancing its network capabilities.
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Welcoming Hassan to the team, TerraPay Founder and CEO, Ambar Sur, said, “It gives me great pleasure to welcome Hassan on board. As an industry expert, he comes with a highly reputable cross-border payment expertise and deep leadership experience. On TerraPay’s journey of growth, Hassan’s appointment is a critical step in furthering our network expansion goals. I look forward to working together and further deepen TerraPay’s position as a global money movement leader.”
Hassan Chatila, VP – Global Head of Network, TerraPay, commented on his new role, saying, “I am thrilled to join TerraPay at this pivotal time. Over the years, TerraPay has built an expansive global money movement network driven by the mission to build a borderless world of payments. I look forward to leveraging my experience to further develop our network capabilities, create new opportunities across markets and help TerraPay achieve its ambitious goals.”
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About TerraPay
TerraPay simplifies global money movement – by providing a single connection to the most expansive cross-border payments network regulated in 31 global markets and enabling payments to 144 receive countries, 210+ send countries, 7.5Bn+ bank accounts and 2.1Bn+ mobile wallets. TerraPay is on a mission to connect a borderless financial world, making moving money everywhere instant, reliable, transparent and fully compliant. TerraPay pushes the boundaries for global businesses – ranging from banks, fintechs and money-transfer operators to travel businesses, creator economy platforms and e-commerce marketplaces – while driving financial inclusion in even the most inaccessible markets. Founded in 2014, TerraPay is headquartered in London, with global offices in Bangalore, Dubai, Miami, Bogota, Dar es Salaam, Kampala, Hague, Dakar, Joburg, Nairobi, Milan, Singapore and is expanding rapidly, having received funding from leading investors, including the IFC (the World Bank), Prime Ventures, Partech Africa and Visa.
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