In accordance with ROCKWOOL A/S’s articles of association, shareholders in ROCKWOOL have the right – under certain terms and conditions – to re-register (convert) A shares to B shares at a ratio of 1:1 (i.e. one A share to one B share).

Conversion of A shares to B shares is voluntary and takes place only at the request of the individual shareholder. The request may set out the number of A shares that the shareholder wishes to convert. Shareholders will be able to request conversion four times a year in periods of 10 working days after publication of the company’s annual-, half-yearly- or interim report.

Eligible conversions will be executed after expiry of the mentioned periods. Conversion will take place on a 1:1 basis (i.e. one A share to one B share), and no compensation will be paid for any difference in the share price between the share classes.

To apply for conversion, you must complete the Conversion Form and submit it to your securities account holding institution, i.e. the financial institution in which you hold your ROCKWOOL A shares (for most shareholders, this will be a bank). The Conversion Form must reach the securities account holding institution no later than 10 working days after the publication of the relevant financial report. The form must be received by the company’s share issuing institution no later than 12:00 CET on the second business day after the expiry of the aforementioned deadline. The company notes that, according to a binding ruling obtained by the company, the Danish tax authorities has concluded that a conversion will be a taxable event for the shareholder for Danish tax purposes. The tax consequences of the conversion for the shareholder requesting conversion are of no concern to the company.

ROCKWOOL will complete eligible conversions without undue delay after the end of each conversion period and make the necessary filings with the Danish Business Authority, Euronext Securities, and Nasdaq Copenhagen. For further information about the conversion process, see below list of frequently asked questions.

Please note that the company is allowed to temporarily suspend and/or restrict conversions, including by limiting the number of shares, which may be converted. Any such limitations will be communicated by a company announcement. Please also note that within the framework of the articles of association, the company is free to change the terms and conditions for conversion at its discretion.

Conversion Form</a>. Only shareholders registered by name will be able to request a conversion. Certain other conditions apply as further set out in the Conversion Form.</p><p>The completed and duly signed form must be submitted to your own securities account holding institution, i.e. the financial institution where you hold your A shares in ROCKWOOL (likely your bank). The securities account holding institution will then handle the conversion request on your behalf. In connection with the conversion, the A shares concerned will be transferred to a temporary ISIN code, which on completion of the conversion will be merged with the permanent ISIN code for the company's B shares.</p><p>If the registered shareholder is a legal entity, the Conversion Form must bear the original signature of the authorised signatory or the signature of a person authorised under a power of attorney given by the authorised signatory.</p>"},{"question":"3. Can I submit a request for conversion directly to ROCKWOOL?","answer":"<p>No. All Conversion Forms must be submitted via the securities account holding institution where you hold your shares in ROCKWOOL. The company will not respond to or process Conversion Forms sent directly to ROCKWOOL. Further, it is not possible to request conversion by other means than the Conversion Form. Any request raised by other means (including by telephone, e-mail or fax to the company) will not be considered.</p>"},{"question":"4. What does it cost to convert A shares to B shares?","answer":"<p>The company presently does not charge fees or other costs from shareholders that wish to utilize the option to convert A shares to B shares. Such shareholders shall, however, bear any costs charged by the shareholder&rsquo;s own financial institution and intermediaries (if relevant). The costs typically include fees paid to the securities account holding institution, where you have your A shares. The cost may vary depending on the financial institution.</p>"},{"question":"5. How long does the conversion take?","answer":"<p>The company will take steps to complete eligible conversions without undue delay after expiration of the 10-day conversion period. In practice, the company expects the conversion to be completed within 10 business days after expiry of the 10-day conversion period. The company will announce once the conversion has been completed.</p>"},{"question":"6. What if I change my mind?","answer":"<p>A request for conversion via the Conversion Form is binding, and shareholders cannot revoke or cancel the requested conversion.</p>"},{"question":"7. What are the tax consequences of converting A shares to B shares?","answer":"<p>The tax consequences of a conversion may depend on a number of factors, including the tax status and residency of the individual shareholder. Shareholders are expected and requested to obtain tax advice as to their individual tax position. The company notes that according to a binding ruling obtained by the company, the Danish tax authorities has concluded that a conversion will be a taxable event for a shareholder that is subject to Danish capital gains taxation. The company notes that any tax consequences for shareholders resulting from converting A shares into B shares are the shareholders own individual responsibility and of no concern to ROCKWOOL.</p>"}]}}}" data-server-side-rendered="True" data-use-redux="False" id="faq">

FAQs

1. What are the effects of a conversion?
2. How do I convert my A shares to B shares?
3. Can I submit a request for conversion directly to ROCKWOOL?
4. What does it cost to convert A shares to B shares?
5. How long does the conversion take?
6. What if I change my mind?
7. What are the tax consequences of converting A shares to B shares?
Thomas Harder, Director of Group Treasury & Investor Relations

Thomas Harder

Director,
Group Treasury & Investor Relations, ROCKWOOL Group

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