KUALA LUMPUR, 5 May 2026 – At the Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Berhad’s (“the Group”) 56^th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held today, all eight resolutions were duly passed, including the approval of a final single-tier dividend of 43 sen per ordinary share for the financial year ended 31 December 2025 (FY25). This brings the total dividends paid and approved for FY25 to a record of 111 sen per ordinary share, representing 90% of the Group’s FY25 net profit.

The meeting, which hosted approximately 1,539 shareholders and proxies, was chaired by the Group’s Independent Non-Executive Chairman, Tan Sri Dato' Seri Chor Chee Heung, alongside Group Managing Director Stefano Clini. It also marked the first AGM appearance of newly appointed Non-Independent Non-Executive Directors, Alan Choi and Pauline Lim, together with the other Board members.

On prospects, the Group remains cautious amid geopolitical tensions, energy and input cost volatility, and broader macroeconomic uncertainty. “Against this backdrop, our priorities for 2026 will centre on disciplined value management, cost optimisation and prudent resource allocation, while we continue to innovate and invest in our brands, brewery capabilities and digital transformation initiatives. Through consistent execution and financial discipline, we aim to strengthen resilience and reinforce our commitment to long-term sustainable value creation,” Clini said, commenting on the outlook.

Upgraded to MSCI ESG ‘AAA’ Rating; FTSE4GBMI Four-star ESG Grading

Reflecting continued progress in its sustainability and governance practices, the Group has been upgraded to an ‘AAA’ rating by MSCI ESG Ratings and has also achieved a four‑star ESG Grading under the FTSE4Good Bursa Malaysia Index, the highest rating band under both assessment frameworks.

Under MSCI’s assessment, the upgrade was supported by strong performance in packaging material and waste management, which recorded a score of 9.0 out of 10. Under the FTSE4Good Bursa Malaysia Index assessment, the Group achieved a full score of 5 out of 5 for corporate governance, reflecting robust governance structures, ethical business conduct and sound risk oversight.

“This MSCI AAA rating, together with our four‑star FTSE4Good grading, is a strong endorsement of the discipline we apply to manage the ESG risks that matter the most to our business,” said Stefano Clini, the Group’s Managing Director. “It reflects years of consistent effort to strengthen our governance, improve operational practices, and raise the quality of our disclosures – not as an end in itself, but as part of building a resilient and well‑managed company over the long term,” he added.

Additionally, the Group published its Integrated Annual Report (IAR) for FY25 on 31 March 2026, marking its first year of aligning with the National Sustainability Reporting Framework (NSRF) and adopting International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) standards, including IFRS S1 (General Requirements for Disclosure of Sustainability‑related Financial Information) and IFRS S2 (Climate‑related Disclosures). The adoption enhances the consistency and reliability of sustainability and climate‑related reporting, reinforcing the Group’s governance and disclosure discipline.

Setting Sights on a Net Zero AGM

In line with its sustainability ambition, the Group aims to deliver its first net zero AGM, supported by practical waste reduction measures and emissions mitigation initiatives.

Measures included the elimination of single-use plastics at the AGM, low-carbon catering (vegetarian), and initiatives to encourage public transport use and carpooling among attendees, with more than 50% of shareholders adopting lower-carbon travel options.

Waste generated from the event was minimised, with zero waste to landfill achieved through diversion of surplus food to a food bank partner Food Aid Foundation, complemented by on-site segregation, composting, and recycling initiatives.

Remaining residual emissions, including those associated with shareholder travel, will be quantified by independent partners and addressed through carbon offsetting, supporting the net zero outcome with transparent reporting.