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Galapagos Publishes 2025 Annual Report and Announces Annual and Extraordinary Shareholders' Meetings Mechelen, Belgium

Key Takeaway: Galapagos NV published its 2025 annual report and announced upcoming Annual and Extraordinary Shareholders' Meetings scheduled for April 28, 2026. Key agenda items for the AGM include board appointments and re-appointment of the statutory auditor. The EGM will discuss significant proposals such as a name change to Lakefront Biotherapeutics and share repurchase plans. The company emphasizes its commitment to bringing innovative medications to patients with unmet medical needs, despite some uncertainties associated with the proposals.

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POSITIVE FACTORS

  • Publication of the annual report indicates transparency and accountability.
  • The election of new board members can lead to fresh perspectives and innovation.
  • The proposed share repurchase signals confidence in the company's future performance.

CONCERNS & RISKS

  • The proposed name change to Lakefront Biotherapeutics may confuse existing stakeholders.
  • Market reaction to the EGM proposals remains uncertain.

Full Press Release Details

Galapagos Publishes 2025 Annual Report and Announces Annual and Extraordinary Shareholders'
Mechelen, Belgium; March 26, 2026, 21:01 CET; regulated information - Galapagos NV (Euronext & NASDAQ: GLPG) today
published its annual report for the financial year 2025 and announced that its Annual Shareholders' Meeting (AGM) and an Extraordinary Shareholders' Meeting (EGM) will be held sequentially on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 14:00 CET and
15:00 CET at Schali nhoevedreef 20T, 2800 Mechelen, Belgium.
The annual report for the financial year 2025, including a review of figures and
performance, is available online at
https://www.glpg.com/financial-reports and can also be downloaded as PDF. The annual 2025 Form 20-F filing with the SEC is available at www.sec.gov/edgar.
Galapagos has the honor to invite its shareholders, holders of subscription rights, Board members and statutory auditor to its Annual (ordinary)
Shareholders' Meeting and an Extraordinary Shareholders' Meeting that will be held sequentially on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 14:00 CET and 15:00 CET at Schali nhoevedreef 20T, 2800 Mechelen, Belgium.
The items on the agenda of the AGM include, amongst other items: (i) the appointment of Henry Gosebruch as executive director; (ii) the appointment
of Ms. Jane Griffiths, Ms. Dawn Svoronos, Dr. Neil Johnston, Dr. Paulo Fontoura, and Mr. Gino Santini as independent non-executive directors; (iii) the appointment of
Mr. Devang Bhuva as non-executive director; (iv) the re-appointment of BDO Bedrijfsrevisoren, permanently represented by Ellen Lombaerts, as the
company's statutory auditor; and (v) the confirmation and re-appointment of the statutory auditor with respect to the "assurance" of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive
2022/2464/EU (CSRD) sustainability reporting.
The items on the agenda of the EGM include, amongst other items: (i) the proposed change of the
company's name to Lakefront Biotherapeutics; (ii) a proposal to authorize the repurchase of up to 10% of the company's outstanding shares, subject to certain limitations; and (iii) the renewal of the Board's authorization
to increase share capital within the authorized capital framework.
In order to be admitted to the AGM and EGM on April 28, 2026, the holders of
securities issued by the company must comply with article 7:134 of the Belgian Code of Companies and Associations and article 23 of the company's Articles of Association, and fulfil the formalities described in the convening notice. The
convening notice and other documents related to the AGM and EGM, including the biographies of the proposed directors, can be consulted on our website at www.glpg.com/shareholders-meetings.
Galapagos is a biotechnology company
built to bring meaningful medicines to patients with serious diseases in therapeutic areas of unmet need. The company combines world-class deal making expertise with capital to identify, acquire, and advance promising opportunities that have the
For further information, contact Galapagos:
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Forward-looking statements
This release may contain
forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future results. These statements speak only as of the date of publication of this release. We expressly disclaim any obligation to update any forward-looking
statements in this release, unless specifically required by law or regulation.
The contents of our website, including the annual report for the
financial year 2025 and the report prepared by the Board of Directors at the occasion of the Extraordinary Shareholders' Meeting, and any other website that may be accessed from our website, shall not be deemed incorporated by reference in any
filing under the Securities Act of 1933.

Frequently Asked Questions

When will Galapagos hold its shareholders' meetings?

Galapagos will hold its AGM and EGM on April 28, 2026, at 14:00 and 15:00 CET.

Where will the meetings take place?

The meetings will be held at Schali nhoevedreef 20T, 2800 Mechelen, Belgium.

What is on the agenda for the AGM?

The AGM includes appointments of directors and the re-appointment of the statutory auditor.

What will be discussed at the EGM?

The EGM will cover the company's name change, share repurchase authorization, and capital increase.

How can shareholders participate in the meetings?

Shareholders must comply with specific regulations and formalities detailed in the convening notice.

Last updated: Mar 26, 2026