In response to the vacant position arising in as a result of the resignation of Mr. Geert Maurice Van Poelvoorde, for the purposes of complying with the terms of the Selection Policy of the Board of Directors and the Board of Directors’ Knowledge, Skills, Diversity and Experience Guide, and also to foster diversity on the Board, the Company’s Appointments and Remuneration Committee, at its meeting held on 25 July 2019, resolved to adopt a measure that would favour the election of a woman to fill the position, as long as the candidates were equal in terms of knowledge and experience.