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Subsea7 S.A.’s Articles of Incorporation, as amended by Notarial Deed on 28 June 2024.
The Board is the principal decision-making forum of the Group and exercises overall control of the Group's affairs. The Board is responsible for the Group's strategy, the approval of financial statements, acquisitions and disposals, treasury and risk management policies and appointment and removal of Directors and Officers.
The Board of Directors of Subsea7 S.A. must adhere to a Board Charter which sets out the instructions for and responsibilities of the Board.
The Board has adopted a Board Diversity Policy to ensure that the Board is inclusive and diverse and, as a whole, has the skills, expertise and experience to guide the business and strategy of Subsea7 for the benefit of its shareholders, having regard to the interests of all its stakeholders.
The Audit Committee is responsible for ensuring that the Group has an independent and effective external and internal audit process. The Audit Committee supports the Board of Directors in the administration and exercise of its responsibility for supervisory oversight of financial reporting and internal control matters and to maintain appropriate relationships with the external auditor.
The terms of reference of the Audit Committee, as set out in the Audit Committee Charter, satisfy the requirements of applicable law and are in accordance with the Articles of Incorporation.
Corporate Governance and Nomination Committee Charter
The Corporate Governance and Nominations Committee has been established to assist the Board in reviewing Board composition, duties, compensation and performance, as well as developing corporate governance principles applicable to the Company and overseeing the Company’s Compliance and Ethics programme.
The Corporate Governance and Nominations Committee’s responsibilities are set out in a Charter.
Compensation Committee Charter
The Compensation Committee has been established by the Board of Directors to assist in developing a fair compensation programme for executive officers and to ensure compliance with legal requirements as to executive officer compensation.
The Compensation Committee’s responsibilities are set out in the Compensation Committee Charter.
The Tender Committee has been established by the Board to review and approve tenders on its behalf. Dependent on the tender value and complexity, the Company has escalating levels of approval requirements. Tenders meeting specific financial and risk criteria must be reviewed and approved by the Tender Committee.
The Tender Committee’s responsibilities are set out in the Tender Committee Charter.
The Governance Report sets out the arrangements the Board has put in place to help ensure that it fulfils its corporate governance obligations, including the application of the principles of the Norwegian Code of Practice for Corporate Governance.
Remuneration of the Executive Management
The Group’s remuneration policy is set by the Compensation Committee. The policy is designed to provide remuneration packages which will help to attract, retain and motivate senior management to achieve the Group’s strategic objectives and to enhance shareholder value.
Subsea 7 S.A. Director’s Remuneration Policy
This document sets out the remuneration policy applicable to the Non-Executive Directors and Executive Officers of Subsea 7 S.A.