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Finance Festival

Finančni Festival

Webcast: Slovene Listed Companies Online

29th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders

At the 29th Annual General Meeting of Shareholders of Cinkarna Celje, d.d., held on May 21, 2025, 63.78% of the company's share capital was represented. All proposed resolutions were adopted, and no legal actions were announced. Key resolutions included:

• Approval of dividend payment
• Acknowledgement of the audited annual report for 2024 and discharge of the Management and Supervisory Boards
• Adoption of a new remuneration policy for the management and supervisory bodies
• Confirmation of several substantive and technical amendments to the Articles of Association, including the option to hold electronic and virtual general meetings
• Appointment of Ernst & Young d.o.o. as auditor for the 2025–2027 period
• Acknowledgement of the appointment of a new employee representative to the Supervisory Board

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Slovenian Capital Market Day

Aleš Skok, President of the Management Board, took part in this key event aimed at promoting visibility and trust in the Slovenian capital market. Organized jointly by the Securities Market Agency (ATVP), Ljubljana Stock Exchange, KDD, and financial institutions, the event provided insights into market trends, the role of the exchange as a financing platform, and new investment opportunities, including the Individual Investment Account (INR).

The event brought together regulators, corporates, and investors to strengthen the capital market’s role in fostering long-term economic growth in Slovenia.

Webcast: Slovene Listed Companies Online

The event opened with an overview of the Slovenian capital market presented by Đivo Pulitika from InterCapital Asset Management.

Company representatives, including Filip Koželnik, Management Board Member of Cinkarna Celje, presented preliminary business results for 2024, strategic directions, and future outlooks.

With more than 100 participants from 18 countries, the webcast confirmed strong international interest in the Slovenian capital market and its key players.

Listing of the SBITOP ETF on the Bucharest Stock Exchange

The listing of the InterCapital SBITOP ETF on the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB) marked a significant step in connecting Slovenia's capital market with the Romanian investment ecosystem. A ceremonial bell-ringing session symbolized this milestone, enhancing visibility of Slovenian companies and encouraging further cross-border cooperation.

During the panel moderated by Krešo Vugrinčič from InterCapital Asset Management and joined by NLB and Zavarovalnica Triglav, Filip Koželnik, Management Board Member, presented Cinkarna, emphasizing its focus on European markets, stable performance, and Romania’s potential as a growth opportunity.

Trade on the Stock Exchange

Cinkarna Celje participated in the traditional retail investor event organized by the Ljubljana Stock Exchange. The event was moderated by Jure Ugovšek and opened by the President of the Exchange Management Board, Marko Bombač.

The event offered insights into key investment concepts and topical issues—from portfolio diversification to the new Slovenian government bond RS96. Following expert lectures, selected listed companies presented their stories, including Cinkarna. At the roundtable, Filip Koželnik, Management Board Member, spoke about Cinkarna’s role in the development of the Slovenian economy and the company’s strategic outlook.

The event was attended live by over 160 participants, while more than 3,200 viewers followed it via Zoom and STA live stream.

CFA Forecast Dinner

Cinkarna took part in the 9th CFA Forecast Dinner, a traditional event hosted by the CFA Society Slovenia, aimed at sharing views, forecasts, and reflections on financial and economic trends.

The evening featured a keynote speech by mag. Aleksander Mervar (ELES) on current challenges in the energy sector, followed by a roundtable titled "Equity Markets in Slovenia." Filip Koželnik from Cinkarna Celje joined David Benedek (Sava Re) and Peter Jenčič (NLB) in a discussion moderated by Matija Filiplic, CFA.

Participants reviewed the accuracy of last year’s forecasts and submitted fresh projections for 2025. The event concluded with a dinner and informal networking.

Investor Conference by Portal Vlagatelj Maks

Aleš Skok, President of the Management Board, participated in the event organized by the editorial team of the investor portal Vlagatelj Maks, focusing on the interests of minority shareholders and retail investors.

The event opened with a reflection on the portal’s first 18 months and an analysis comparing the returns of stocks listed on the Ljubljana Stock Exchange with real estate. This was followed by a panel on market outlooks featuring seasoned financial experts.

Attendees also had the chance to hear a detailed analysis of a selected listed company, and the relaxed segment "First Shot, Then Regret" featured experienced investors sharing their biggest investing mistakes and lessons learned.

The event ended with informal networking and exchange of ideas among active capital market participants.

CEE Investment Opportunities

Cinkarna Celje, d.d., participated in the joint investor day of the Ljubljana and Zagreb Stock Exchanges—CEE Investment Opportunities—which traditionally brings together top listed companies from Slovenia and Croatia with institutional investors and analysts from the region and broader Europe.

More than 35 investors and analysts from Slovenia, Croatia, Bulgaria, Sweden, and Estonia participated in the event, which enabled numerous 1-on-1 meetings between companies and investors.

The opening session included a market overview of the Slovenian and Croatian capital markets, presented by Raiffeisen Bank International, highlighting current macroeconomic trends and investment conditions. State Secretary Nikolina Prah presented Slovenian government initiatives aimed at developing the local capital market, including the introduction of individual investment accounts (INR) and new retail bonds.

The central event was a roundtable on the development of the Slovenian capital market, featuring representatives from NLB, the Chamber of Commerce (GZS), the Ljubljana Stock Exchange, and InterCapital. The discussion emphasized the importance of further incentives, tax reforms, and systemic improvements to boost investment interest.

Finance Festival

Cinkarna Celje, d.d., participated in the Finance Festival organized by the Ljubljana Stock Exchange as part of World Investor Week. The main goal of the event was to raise financial literacy and trust in the capital markets among the general public.

The event began with an overview of Q3 2024 trading activity on the Ljubljana Stock Exchange, followed by presentations from selected Prime Market companies. Filip Koželnik, Management Board Member, represented Cinkarna Celje, alongside top representatives from NLB, Krka, Telekom Slovenije, Triglav Group, Petrol, and Sava Re.

The event was moderated by Jana Kosec from the Ljubljana Stock Exchange. It attracted over 450 live viewers via Zoom, with more than 6,600 total views recorded over two days.

Slovenian Listed Companies Online

Cinkarna participated in the second investment webcast of the year, “Slovenian Listed Companies Online,” organized by the Ljubljana Stock Exchange. The event opened with an overview of the Slovenian capital market presented by Raiffeisen Bank International AG, followed by presentations from top Prime Market companies.

Cinkarna Celje was presented by CEO Aleš Skok and Management Board Member Filip Koželnik, who outlined the company’s H1 2024 results and strategic directions.

The webcast attracted over 200 participants from more than 20 countries, highlighting strong international interest in Slovenian listed companies. Its successful execution and broad reach contributed to greater visibility of the Slovenian capital market and reinforced investor trust.

Ljubljana and Zagreb Stock Exchanges Investor Days

Cinkarna took part in the two-day investor conference co-organized by the Ljubljana and Zagreb Stock Exchanges. The event brought together Prime Market companies from Slovenia and Croatia, along with selected issuers from the Bucharest and Macedonian exchanges.

During the conference, Slovenian companies, including Cinkarna Celje, presented their operations, performance, and strategy to institutional investors from the region and beyond. The event hosted 45 analysts and investors from 26 investment firms and banks, with approximately 170 individual meetings conducted.

The event began with an overview of the Slovenian, Croatian, and Romanian capital markets by Đivo Pulitika (InterCapital AM). The main objective was to enhance investor access to regional issuers and improve their visibility and liquidity.

Trade on the Stock Exchange

Cinkarna Celje, d.d., participated in “Trade on the Stock Exchange,” an event organized by the Ljubljana Stock Exchange to promote investing among the general public. Experts from the financial industry shared insights on trends, opportunities, and tools for effective personal finance management.

The event featured market updates, investment options, and talks with top executives of Slovenian listed companies. Cinkarna Celje was presented by Filip Koželnik, Management Board Member, who emphasized the company’s stable and long-term business model and highlighted the role of its core programs.

The event attracted 160 live attendees and over 2,600 online views (2,440 via STA and 184 on Zoom).

It was moderated by Jana Kosec from the Ljubljana Stock Exchange, with support from partners such as InterCapital, NLB Skladi, Nova KBM, and Časnik Finance.

Slovenian Listed Companies Online

Cinkarna Celje, d.d., took part in the first webcast of the year organized by the Ljubljana Stock Exchange, aimed at sharing timely updates on listed companies with the investment community.

The event started with a market overview by Mihael Antolić of InterCapital Securities, followed by presentations from six major Prime Market companies. Cinkarna Celje was presented by Filip Koželnik, Management Board Member, who recapped the company’s key achievements in 2023 and outlined future strategic priorities.

The event, moderated by Andraž Aš from the Ljubljana Stock Exchange, attracted more than 150 participants from various European countries and the United States, confirming sustained international interest in the Slovenian capital market.

CEE Investment Opportunities

Cinkarna Celje, d.d., participated in the December edition of the CEE Investment Opportunities conference, co-organized by the Ljubljana and Zagreb Stock Exchanges. Since 2014, this annual event has facilitated 1-on-1 meetings between listed companies and institutional investors.

This year’s highlight was the second consecutive participation of companies from the Macedonian Stock Exchange and the first-time inclusion of issuers from the Bulgarian Stock Exchange, further reinforcing the event’s regional significance.

The participating companies included major names from Slovenia, Croatia, North Macedonia, and Bulgaria, including Cinkarna Celje. The program also featured market outlooks for Slovenia and Croatia, delivered by experts from Ilirika and InterCapital, and a presentation by developer Corwin on its new bond issuance.

Around 30 analysts and investors from three countries took part.

Slovenian Listed Companies Online

At the second webcast of the year hosted by the Ljubljana Stock Exchange, selected Prime Market companies, including Cinkarna Celje, presented their H1 2023 results. Cinkarna was introduced by Aleš Skok, together with Nikolaja Podgoršek Selič.

The event attracted 254 investors from over ten countries, confirming strong international interest in Slovenian issuers.

Ljubljana and Zagreb Stock Exchanges Investor Day

At the traditional two-day “CEE Investment Opportunities” conference held in Zagreb and co-organized by the Ljubljana and Zagreb Stock Exchanges, 22 companies from Slovenia, Croatia, Romania, and North Macedonia took part.

Cinkarna Celje was one of eight representatives from the Ljubljana Stock Exchange. The event featured around 250 short 1-on-1 meetings with more than 60 institutional investors and analysts from home and abroad.

Slovenian Listed Companies Online

The Ljubljana Stock Exchange hosted its first webcast of the year featuring selected Prime Market companies.

Aleš Skok, CEO, and Nikolaja Podgoršek Selič, Management Board Member and CTO, presented Cinkarna’s results and strategic highlights.

The event attracted more than 200 investors from 13 countries, confirming strong international interest in Slovenian listed companies.

CFA Research Challenge Final

As part of this year’s CFA Research Challenge – local round in Slovenia – the subject company was Cinkarna Celje, d.d. The company's management, Aleš Skok and Filip Koželnik, provided students with valuable feedback and insights into the company’s operations.

The winning team from the Faculty of Economics, University of Ljubljana – Ana Šenk, Gjorgji Gjorshevski and Viktor Kukunesh – guided by mentors Prof. Dr. Igor Lončarski and Matija Filiplič, CFA, delivered the best research report and presentation.

The team progressed to the Southern Europe Sub-Regional Final, further confirming the quality of Slovenian financial knowledge and analytical capability.

CEE Investment Opportunities Investor Day

The Ljubljana and Zagreb stock exchanges jointly organized the CEE Investment Opportunities conference, during which investors held over 150 one-on-one meetings with representatives of 15 leading listed companies from the region.

Cinkarna Celje was represented by Management Board member Filip Koželnik, who participated in a series of investor meetings to present the company’s business highlights and strategic focus.

The event enhanced the visibility of Slovenian issuers and strengthened connections with investors from Croatia, Slovenia, Austria, and Estonia.

CFA Research Challenge Case Study

As part of the CFA Research Challenge, Filip Koželnik, Management Board member of Cinkarna Celje, presented the company to students from the University of Ljubljana, University of Maribor, and Ss. Cyril and Methodius University in Skopje as the subject of this year's case study.

The presentation was held in English at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Slovenia, with a live broadcast for the Macedonian team. Students had the opportunity to ask questions in real-time, deepening their understanding of the company’s operations, strategic challenges, and financial dynamics.

Webinar: "Slovenian Listed Companies Online"

The Ljubljana Stock Exchange, in cooperation with InterCapital Securities, organized the second investor webinar of the year, during which representatives of six Prime Market companies presented their H1 financial results. The event was opened by Mr. Danijel Delač with an analysis of the Slovenian capital market.

Cinkarna Celje was the first to present, represented by CEO Aleš Skok. Presentations by Krka, Petrol, Triglav, NLB, and Sava Re followed.

The webinar attracted over 270 investors, including 110 international participants from 24 countries.

CEE Investment Opportunities Investor Day

The Ljubljana and Zagreb stock exchanges once again joined forces to host a regional investor conference, bringing together listed companies from Slovenia, Croatia, and North Macedonia with around 200 investors and analysts from Europe, the USA, and Japan.

The event included panel presentations by Prime Market companies, including Cinkarna Celje, represented by Management Board member Filip Koželnik. The aim was to raise the visibility of regional companies and foster direct dialogue with the international investment community.

Webinar: "Slovenian Listed Companies Online"

The Ljubljana Stock Exchange hosted its first investor webinar of the year, featuring six Prime Market companies, including Cinkarna Celje, presenting preliminary FY2021 results. The webinar attracted over 260 registered investors, including 97 international attendees from 19 countries. Participants included representatives from Europe, the United States, and even Colombia, underscoring the continued global interest in Slovenian listed companies.

CEE Investment Opportunities Investor Day

The Ljubljana and Zagreb stock exchanges organized a joint virtual conference “CEE Investment Opportunities – Winter Edition,” which included 177 one-on-one meetings.

Cinkarna Celje was among the 18 leading regional companies connecting with 55 institutional investors from 10 countries, including the USA, Austria, and Hungary. The event aimed to improve the visibility and liquidity of CEE capital market companies.

SEE Day Investment Conference

Cinkarna Celje participated in the digital investment conference SEE Day, organized by Raiffeisen Bank International. The event brought together leading companies from the Ljubljana, Zagreb, and Bucharest stock exchanges for 1:1 meetings with international institutional investors.

Webcast: “Presentation of Slovenian Listed Companies”

At the initiative of the Ljubljana Stock Exchange and investment firm Wood & Co., a webcast was held where six Prime Market companies, including Cinkarna Celje, presented preliminary FY2020 results. The event attracted over 180 investors from 23 countries, confirming growing international interest in Slovenian listed companies.