Hermès // 2021 Universal Registration Document

INFORMATION ON THE COMPANY AND ITS SHARE CAPITAL SHAREHOLDER INFORMATION

Bearer shares Bearer shares are handled by a financial institution that may apply custody fees. Shareholders who opt for this form of administration are not known to the Company and must identify themselves if they wish to obtain documents and attend General Meetings. Thus, to participate in the General Meeting, bearer shareholders must obtain a shareholding certificate certifying the registration or recording in the books of their shares no later than midnight, Paris time, two working days prior to the General Meeting, from the financial intermediary managing their Hermès International securities. THE FINANCIAL COMMUNITY IN 2021 The financial communication and investor relations department engages in dialogue with the financial community and all Group shareholders throughout the year, adapting in particular this year to the health context through the use of digital means, and by strengthening its discussions with shareholders. In 2021: DIALOGUE WITH SHAREHOLDERS AND 7.5.5

On 8 December 2021, Hermès organised an Analysts’ Day at its premises in Pantin. This day was an opportunity to open the doors of its workshops and share the House’s values, through three presentations: first, the main trends in the métiers and exclusive distribution, s presented by the Executive Vice-President Finance; then, an immersion in the House’s largest métier , Leather Goods & s Saddlery, and the excellence of the savoir-faire of our craftspeople, presented by the Executive Vice-President Manufacturing Division & Equity Investments; and finally, Hermès’ commitments in terms of social and environmental s responsibility, developed by the Executive Vice-President Corporate Development and Social Affairs. The main topics on the Analysts’ Day agenda were: the dynamics of the business model; s Hermès Leather Goods & Saddlery: unique savoir-faire constantly s reinvented and; a craftsmanship, responsible and sustainable business model, whose s commitments to sustainable development have been recognised by the exceptional increase in non-financial ratings this year. All presentations relating to the event are available at the following address: https://finance.hermes.com/en/publications/. Hermès is making a website, https://finance.hermes.com/en/, available to the financial community, its shareholders and, more generally, its stakeholders, which will be enhanced in 2021, in particular in respect of information relating to sustainable development. In the “Investors” section, shareholders can in particular find: s half-yearly and annual financial presentations, and press releases, • the universal registration document and the half-year financial • report, letters to shareholders, in the section “Shareholders’ Guide”, • the House’s key figures and the House’s financial events; • a specific “General Meeting” section, which allows shareholders to s read all the information relating to this event and its retransmission; a section dedicated to the “Group” and the specific features of its s independent craftsmanship model, its creativity and know-how; the section dedicated to “Sustainable development”, which contains s the commitments and actions carried out by Maison Hermès, has been enhanced. The House’s objectives, initiatives and number of projects are set out in this dedicated digital space. The Group thus confirms its commitment to social, societal and environmental performance, which is part of the Maison Hermès DNA and its craftsmanship model.

Number of roadshows 13

Investor meetings 40

Institutions met 140

The House’s sustainable, responsible and supportive model was presented at several events and in publications during 2021. In October 2021, during the 12th Grand Prix de Transparence awards, Hermès International was awarded the Grand Prix de Transparence in the “CAC Large 60” category (CAC 40 and CAC Next 20) and was ranked third in the TOP 20 most transparent companies (see chapter 3 “Corporate governance”, § 3.1.2), based on the criteria of accessibility, accuracy, comparability and availability of financial information. In June 2021, Hermès was awarded the Palme de la performance des jeunes actionnaires , awarded by the Federation of Individual Investors and Investment Clubs (F2iC) in partnership with the EDHEC Business School, which demonstrates the dynamism of the Hermès share over the past ten years. The Shareholders’ General Meeting and the presentations of the financial results were broadcast live and recorded on the Company’s website at https://finance.hermes.com/en/.

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