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BORUSAN BİRLEŞİK BORU FABRİKALARI SANAYİ VE TİCARET A.Ş.
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1.1. Facilitating the Exercise of Shareholders Rights
The number of investor meetings (conference, seminar/etc.) organised by the company during the yearThe company has held online and in-person meetings with more than 50 investors and analysts throughout the year.
1.2. Right to Obtain and Examine Information
The number of special audit request(s)0
The number of special audit requests that were accepted at the General Shareholders' Meeting0
1.3. General Assembly
Link to the PDP announcement that demonstrates the information requested by Principle 1.3.1. (a-d) https://www.kap.org.tr/en/Bildirim/1279626 and https://www.kap.org.tr/en/Bildirim/1362244
Whether the company provides materials for the General Shareholders' Meeting in English and Turkish at the same timePartial
The links to the PDP announcements associated with the transactions that are not approved by the majority of independent directors or by unanimous votes of present board members in the context of Principle 1.3.9There are no transactions without unanimity.
The links to the PDP announcements associated with related party transactions in the context of Article 9 of the Communique on Corporate Governance (II-17.1)There is no such transaction.
The links to the PDP announcements associated with common and continuous transactions in the context of Article 10 of the Communique on Corporate Governance (II-17.1)There is no such transaction.
The name of the section on the corporate website that demonstrates the donation policy of the companyInvestor Relations- Corporate Governance- Donation Policy
The relevant link to the PDP with minute of the General Shareholders' Meeting where the donation policy has been approvedhttps://www.kap.org.tr/tr/Bildirim/193965
The number of the provisions of the articles of association that discuss the participation of stakeholders to the General Shareholders' MeetingArticle 16
Identified stakeholder groups that participated in the General Shareholders' Meeting, if anyOn May 27, 2024, the Ordinary General Assembly and on December 31, 2024, the Extraordinary General Assembly Meetings of Borusan Boru were attended by the Company's shareholders and their representatives, Board Members, Company Auditor, General Secretary, and the employees involved in General Assembly preparations.
1.4. Voting Rights
Whether the shares of the company have differential voting rightsEvet (Yes)
In case that there are voting privileges, indicate the owner and percentage of the voting majority of shares.Each Group (A) share shall have 5 votes in both ordinary and extraordinary meetings of the General Assembly. However, the provisions of Article 479 of the Turkish Commercial Code relating to voting privileges shall be reserved.
The percentage of ownership of the largest shareholder%73,48
1.5. Minority Rights
Whether the scope of minority rights enlarged (in terms of content or the ratio) in the articles of the associationHayır (No)
If yes, specify the relevant provision of the articles of association.None
1.6. Dividend Right
The name of the section on the corporate website that describes the dividend distribution policy Investor Relations - Corporate Governance- Dividend Policy
Minutes of the relevant agenda item in case the board of directors proposed to the general assembly not to distribute dividends, the reason for such proposal and information as to use of the dividend.In the 2023 fiscal period, the Company recorded a loss of 1,143,442,612 TL in its legal records, while its consolidated net profit amounted to 4,963,851,011 TL in the financial statements prepared in accordance with Turkish Accounting Standards/Turkish Financial Reporting Standards. Accordingly, since there is no distributable profit in the Company?s legal records, it was resolved by a majority vote not to distribute dividends, with 32,446 TL nominal value negative votes against 117,453,819.25 TL positive votes.
PDP link to the related general shareholder meeting minutesin case the board of directors proposed to the general assembly not to distribute dividendshttps://www.kap.org.tr/en/Bildirim/1291424
General Assembly Meetings
General Meeting DateThe number of information requests received by the company regarding the clarification of the agenda of the General Shareholders' MeetingShareholder participation rate to the General Shareholders' MeetingPercentage of shares directly present at the GSMPercentage of shares represented by proxySpecify the name of the page of the corporate website that contains the General Shareholders' Meeting minutes, and also indicates for each resolution the voting levels for or againstSpecify the name of the page of the corporate website that contains all questions asked in the general assembly meeting and all responses to themThe number of the relevant item or paragraph of General Shareholders' Meeting minutes in relation to related party transactionsThe number of declarations by insiders received by the board of directorsThe link to the related PDP general shareholder meeting notification
31/12/2024 0 %87,20 %0,03 %87,17 Investor Relations - General Assembly Investor Relations - General Assembly - 88 https://www.kap.org.tr/en/Bildirim/1370182
2.1. Corporate Website
Specify the name of the sections of the website providing the information requested by the Principle 2.1.1.Investor Relations- Corporate Governance (Shareholding Structure, Policies, Compliance Report, Articles of Association, Trade Registry, Forms), General Assembly, Reports, Material Disclosures, Contact Details
If applicable, specify the name of the sections of the website providing the list of shareholders (ultimate beneficiaries) who directly or indirectly own more than 5% of the shares.Investor Relations- Corporate Governance- Shareholding Structure
List of languages for which the website is availableTurkish and partially English
2.2. Annual Report
The page numbers and/or name of the sections in the Annual Report that demonstrate the information requested by principle 2.2.2.
a) The page numbers and/or name of the sections in the Annual Report that demonstrate the information on the duties of the members of the board of directors and executives conducted out of the company and declarations on independence of board membersIn the Annual Report published on the Public Disclosure Platform (KAP), the roles of senior management within and outside the Company are included in the resumes under the sections 'Management and Assessments' and 'Corporate Governance,' while their independence declarations are presented under the section 'Appendices.
b) The page numbers and/or name of the sections in the Annual Report that demonstrate the information on committees formed within the board structureThe 'Board Committees' subsection under the 'Corporate Governance' section of the Annual Report published on the Public Disclosure Platform (KAP).
c) The page numbers and/or name of the sections in the Annual Report that demonstrate the information on the number of board meetings in a year and the attendance of the members to these meetingsThe 'Corporate Governance Information Form' subsection under the 'Corporate Governance' section of the Annual Report published on the Public Disclosure Platform (KAP).
ç) The page numbers and/or name of the sections in the Annual Report that demonstrate the information on amendments in the legislation which may significantly affect the activities of the corporation"It is included under the 'Appendices' section in the Annual Report published on the Public Disclosure Platform (KAP).
d) The page numbers and/or name of the sections in the Annual Report that demonstrate the information on significant lawsuits filed against the corporation and the possible results thereof"It is included under the 'Appendices' section in the Annual Report published on the Public Disclosure Platform (KAP).
e) The page numbers and/or name of the sections in the Annual Report that demonstrate the information on the conflicts of interest of the corporation among the institutions that it purchases services on matters such as investment consulting and rating and the measures taken by the corporation in order to avoid from these conflicts of interest"It is included under the 'Appendices' section in the Annual Report published on the Public Disclosure Platform (KAP).
f) The page numbers and/or name of the sections in the Annual Report that demonstrate the information on the cross ownership subsidiaries that the direct contribution to the capital exceeds 5%There is no reciprocal shareholding relationship
g) The page numbers and/or name of the sections in the Annual Report that demonstrate the information on social rights and professional training of the employees and activities of corporate social responsibility in respect of the corporate activities that arises social and environmental resultsHuman Resources and Sustainability Sections
3.1. Corporation's Policy on Stakeholders
The name of the section on the corporate website that demonstrates the employee remedy or severance policyNone
The number of definitive convictions the company was subject to in relation to breach of employee rights8
The position of the person responsible for the alert mechanism (i.e. whistleblowing mechanism)The Ethics Committee
The contact detail of the company alert mechanismPhone number: +90 212 393 52 52 and WhatsApp +90 549 821 69 58
3.2. Supporting the Participation of the Stakeholders in the Corporation's Management
Name of the section on the corporate website that demonstrates the internal regulation addressing the participation of employees on management bodiesNone
Corporate bodies where employees are actually represented Employees are represented by the Turkish Metal Industry Employers' Association and Italian Federation of Metalworking Industry Employers (Federmeccanica) and they can communicate their questions and comments to the Company through various activities organized by HR.
3.3. Human Resources Policy
The role of the board on developing and ensuring that the company has a succession plan for the key management positions The Board encourages the management to develop a succession plan.
The name of the section on the corporate website that demonstrates the human resource policy covering equal opportunities and hiring principles. Also provide a summary of relevant parts of the human resource policy.Borusan Boru operates within the framework of "Borusan Group Management Approach and Practices" and "Business Principles, Business Ethics, and Human Resources Practices" in its human resources management. The first document covers Borusan Group's corporate governance philosophy, structure, operations, business principles, and policies. The second document encompasses Borusan Group's main human resources policies and practices, including the application of business principles, ethical rules, stakeholder relations, as well as recruitment, working arrangements, salary payments, and employee duties and responsibilities.
Whether the company provides an employee stock ownership programmePay edindirme planı bulunmuyor (There isn't an employee stock ownership programme)
The name of the section on the corporate website that demonstrates the human resource policy covering discrimination and mistreatments and the measures to prevent them. Also provide a summary of relevant parts of the human resource policy.Borusan Boru companies operate in human resources practices within the framework of the following principle stated in the document "Borusan Group Management Approach and Practices": Borusan Boru believes in and supports individuals' rights and freedoms to the fullest extent in every place and environment where it operates. Accordingly, under no circumstances does the Group discriminate based on individuals' ethnic origin, gender, color, race, nationality, economic status, religion, and other beliefs. This applies to all aspects, including recruitment, promotion, working conditions provided, and all relationships with customers, suppliers, and partners. The Group is responsible for ensuring that working conditions, products, and services are compatible with human health and safety. Additionally, the Group's human resources practices are implemented in line with the two main objectives outlined in the "Borusan Group Human Resources and Practices" document. The first objective is to encourage individuals to take initiative and take ownership of their work and its consequences, while the second is to promote teamwork and ensure individual development for greater success. Among the responsibilities of the human resources department are managing relationships with employees regarding social rights and benefits, union relations, performance, career management, compensation, and career development. During the period, no complaints were received from employees, including discrimination issues.
The number of definitive convictions the company is subject to in relation to health and safety measures2
3.5. Ethical Rules and Social Responsibility
The name of the section on the corporate website that demonstrates the code of ethicsBorusan Boru- About Us- Orange Ethics Hotline
The name of the section on the company website that demonstrates the corporate social responsibility report. If such a report does not exist, provide the information about any measures taken on environmental, social and corporate governance issues.The 'Creating Social Impact' section of the 2023 Sustainability Report under the Sustainability Section in the corporate website.
Any measures combating any kind of corruption including embezzlement and bribery Borusan Boru adheres to policies and programs aimed at combating bribery and corruption, as well as ensuring tax integrity. Preventing conflicts of interest, professionally managing relationships with stakeholders, and preventing unlawful behavior are values ??that make up the corporate culture at Borusan Boru. While unethical behaviors such as bribery, corruption, and abuse of authority are carefully avoided, efforts to eliminate such crimes are supported internationally, and activities are carried out within the framework of competition law and ethical rules. Borusan Boru maintains transparent communication with public authorities and complies with competition laws. Upholding the same ethical, transparent, and fair approach in its relations with competitors, Borusan Boru avoids any behavior contrary to competition. Demonstrating a firm stance against any action that could lead to monopolization and collusion while adhering to established confidentiality rules, the company creates policies and procedures to prevent anticompetitive behavior and provides online training to employees on this issue, conducting on-site inspections and audits. All Borusan Boru employees undertake the responsibility of adhering to and guiding compliance with the "Orange Guide: Borusan Working Principles and Ethical Rules," which addresses topics such as human rights, environment, and public activities. As part of this responsibility, there is an Orange Ethics Hotline, which is accessible 24/7, where all information regarding compliance with ethical rules is communicated.
4.2. Activity of the Board of Directors
Date of the last board evaluation conductedNone
Whether the board evaluation was externally facilitatedHayır (No)
Whether all board members released from their duties at the GSMEvet (Yes)
Name(s) of the board member(s) with specific delegated duties and authorities, and descriptions of such dutiesAli Ahmet Kocabıyık-Chairman of the Board,Semih Abidin Özmen - Deputy Chairman of the Board, Erkan Muharrem Kafadar - Executive Board Member
Number of reports presented by internal auditors to the audit committee or any relevant committee to the board4
Specify the name of the section or page number of the annual report that provides the summary of the review of the effectiveness of internal controlsInternal Control and Internal Audit Activities
Name of the ChairmanAli Ahmet Kocabıyık
Name of the CEOZafer Yaşar Atabey
If the CEO and Chair functions are combined: provide the link to the relevant PDP annoucement providing the rationale for such combined rolesThey are not the same person.
Link to the PDP notification stating that any damage that may be caused by the members of the board of directors during the discharge of their duties is insured for an amount exceeding 25% of the company's capital-
The name of the section on the corporate website that demonstrates current diversity policy targeting women directorsThe company's website does not have a diversity policy aimed at increasing the proportion of female board members.
The number and ratio of female directors within the Board of Directors1 - %14,3
Board Members
Name-SurnameReal Person Acting on Behalf of Legal Person MemberGenderTitleProfessionThe First Election Date To BoardWhether Executive Director or NotPositions Held in the Company in the Last 5 YearsCurrent Positions Held Outside the CompanyWhether the Director has at Least 5 Years’ Experience on Audit, Accounting and/or Finance or notShare in Capital (%)The Share Group that the Board Member RepresentingIndependent Board Member or notLink To PDP Notification That Includes The Independency DeclarationWhether the Independent Director Considered By The Nomination CommitteeWhether She/He is the Director Who Ceased to Satisfy The Independence or NotCommittees Charged and Task
ALİ AHMET KOCABIYIK Male Chairman of the Board Mechanical Engineer 27/05/2024 Non-Executive - Borusan Grup Şirketlerinde Yönetim Kurulu Başkanı No 0.75 A Dependent Member
SEMİH ABİDİN ÖZMEN Male Deputy Chairman of the Board Mechanical Engineer 02/01/2017 Non-Executive - Borusan Grup Şirketlerinde Yönetim Kurulu Üyesi No - A Dependent Member Riskin Erken Saptanması Komite Üyesi
ERKAN MUHARREM KAFADAR Male Executive Director Business and administration professionals 30/03/2016 Executive - Borusan Grup Şirketlerinde Yönetim Kurulu Üyesi No - - Dependent Member Kurumsal Yönetim Komitesi
DEFNE KOCABIYIK NARTER Female Member of the Board Economist 28/03/2019 Non-Executive - Borusan Grup Şirketlerinde Yönetim Kurulu Üyesi No - A Dependent Member
İBRAHİM ROMANO Male Member of the Board Financial / Investment Adviser 06/07/2020 Non-Executive - - Yes - - Independent Member https://www.kap.org.tr/tr/Bildirim/1279631 Considered No Kurumsal Yönetim Komitesi Başkanı
BÜLENT BOZDOĞAN Male Member of the Board Managing Director / Chief Executive 06/07/2020 Non-Executive - - Yes - - Independent Member https://www.kap.org.tr/tr/Bildirim/1279631 Considered No Denetim Komitesi Başkanı
TAYFUN BAYAZIT Male Member of the Board Managing Director / Chief Executive 27/05/2024 Non-Executive - - Yes - - Independent Member https://www.kap.org.tr/tr/Bildirim/1279631 Considered No
4.4. Meeting Procedures of the Board of Directors
Number of physical or electronic board meetings in the reporting period5
Director average attendance rate at board meetings%100
Whether the board uses an electronic portal to support its work or notHayır (No)
Number of minimum days ahead of the board meeting to provide information to directors, as per the board charter5
The name of the section on the corporate website that demonstrates information about the board charterCorporate Governance section of the 2024 Annual Report
Number of maximum external commitments for board members as per the policy covering the number of external duties held by directorsThere is no policy restricting members from taking on other roles outside the company
4.5. Board Committees
Page numbers or section names of the annual report where information about the board committees are presentedThe 'Board Committees' subsection under the 'Corporate Governance' section of the Annual Report published on the Public Disclosure Platform (KAP).
Link(s) to the PDP announcement(s) with the board committee chartershttps://www.kap.org.tr/tr/Bildirim/859602
Composition of Board Committees-I
Names Of The Board CommitteesName Of Committees Defined As "Other" In The First ColumnName-Surname of Committee MembersWhether Committee Chair Or NotWhether Board Member Or Not
Denetim Komitesi (Audit Committee) - Bülent Bozdoğan Evet (Yes) Yönetim kurulu üyesi (Board member)
Denetim Komitesi (Audit Committee) - İbrahim Romano Hayır (No) Yönetim kurulu üyesi (Board member)
Kurumsal Yönetim Komitesi (Corporate Governance Committee) - İbrahim Romano Evet (Yes) Yönetim kurulu üyesi (Board member)
Kurumsal Yönetim Komitesi (Corporate Governance Committee) - Erkan Muharrem Kafadar Hayır (No) Yönetim kurulu üyesi (Board member)
Kurumsal Yönetim Komitesi (Corporate Governance Committee) - Tayfun Bayazıt Hayır (No) Yönetim kurulu üyesi (Board member)
Kurumsal Yönetim Komitesi (Corporate Governance Committee) - Selman Çataltaş Hayır (No) Yönetim kurulu üyesi değil (Not board member)
Riskin Erken Saptanması Komitesi (Committee of Early Detection of Risk) - Tayfun Bayazıt Evet (Yes) Yönetim kurulu üyesi (Board member)
Riskin Erken Saptanması Komitesi (Committee of Early Detection of Risk) - Semih Abidin Özmen Hayır (No) Yönetim kurulu üyesi (Board member)
4.5. Board Committees-II
Specify where the activities of the audit committee are presented in your annual report or website (Page number or section name in the annual report/website)The 'Board Committees' subsection under the 'Corporate Governance' section of the Annual Report published on the Public Disclosure Platform (KAP).
Specify where the activities of the corporate governance committee are presented in your annual report or website (Page number or section name in the annual report/website)The 'Board Committees' subsection under the 'Corporate Governance' section of the Annual Report published on the Public Disclosure Platform (KAP).
Specify where the activities of the nomination committee are presented in your annual report or website (Page number or section name in the annual report/website)The 'Board Committees' subsection under the 'Corporate Governance' section of the Annual Report published on the Public Disclosure Platform (KAP).
Specify where the activities of the early detection of risk committee are presented in your annual report or website (Page number or section name in the annual report/website)The 'Board Committees' subsection under the 'Corporate Governance' section of the Annual Report published on the Public Disclosure Platform (KAP).
Specify where the activities of the remuneration committee are presented in your annual report or website (Page number or section name in the annual report/website)The 'Board Committees' subsection under the 'Corporate Governance' section of the Annual Report published on the Public Disclosure Platform (KAP).
4.6. Financial Rights
Specify where the operational and financial targets and their achievement are presented in your annual report (Page number or section name in the annual report)Borusan Boru in 2024
Specify the section of website where remuneration policy for executive and non-executive directors are presented.Investor Relations - Corporate Governance - Remuneration Policy
Specify where the individual remuneration for board members and senior executives are presented in your annual report (Page number or section name in the annual report)Appendices - Payments Made to Senior Management
Composition of Board Committees-II
Names Of The Board CommitteesName Of Committees Defined As "Other" In The First ColumnThe Percentage Of Non-executive DirectorsThe Percentage Of Independent Directors In The CommitteeThe Number Of Meetings Held In PersonThe Number Of Reports On Its Activities Submitted To The Board
Denetim Komitesi (Audit Committee) Audit Committee 100% 100% 8 4
Kurumsal Yönetim Komitesi (Corporate Governance Committee) Corporate Governance Committee 75% 50% 3 4
Riskin Erken Saptanması Komitesi (Committee of Early Detection of Risk) Committee of Early Detection of Risk 100% 50% 6 6