Dematerialisation

An important change is happening on 1 January 2025 which will impact investors holding EQTEC securities in certificated form.

As a result of EU regulations, effective from 1 January 2025, share certificates will no longer be issued or represent evidence of title. Entries on the Register of Members will be recorded electronically solely in dematerialised form by book entry. Whilst paper share certificates will no longer be valid, there will be no change to the number of shares which a shareholder holds as a result of dematerialisation. You do not need to take any action to effect the dematerialisation of your shareholding. This will be processed automatically on 1 January 2025 by our registrar Link Registrars Limited (“Link”).

Shareholders can check their balance at any time and, from 1 January 2025, can download a Statement of Holding (as may be required in the event of a sale of shares) by logging on to Link’s shareholder portal https://www.signalshares.com and following the instructions on screen. You will need your Investor Code (“IVC”) to register on the portal if you have not previously done so. Your IVC can be found on your current share certificate, dividend counterfoil or proxy form.

Using this online service you will be able to:

• View a list of frequently asked questions
• View information about your shareholding such as the number of shares you hold and any recent dividends
• Make updates to your personal details such as changing your address or adding your bank account so dividends can be paid to you electronically
• Cast your votes for any general meetings of the Company

Find out more about Dematerialisation by reading the FAQs.

If you have any additional questions on dematerialisation you can contact Link on [email protected] or by telephone on +353 (0)1 553 0050.