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24/03/2026 - 16:46 UTC +01:00Ignacio Galán highlights the opportunities of electrification for energy self-sufficiency and competitiveness at the CERAWeek Summit Iberdrola's Executive Chairman , Ignacio Galán, took part in CERAWeek, one of the leading international energy forums, held in the United States, where he held meetings with prominent figures from the global political and energy sectors and spoke on a plenary panel focusing on the challenges posed by the growth of artificial intelligence for electricity systems. During the event, Ignacio Galán met once again with the US Secretaries of Energy and the Interior, Chris Wright and Doug Burgum. He also held discussions with Ditte Juul Jørgensen, Director-General for Energy at the European Commission, and Katherina Reiche, Germany’s Minister for Energy, given the global scope of this energy forum. During CERAWeek, Ignacio Galán took part in the panel discussion ‘The Power Convergence: Bridging the gap between AI demand and grid capacity’, which focused on the sharp rise in electricity demand across all sectors, particularly driven by the development of artificial intelligence and large data centres. Also taking part in this debate were Scott Strazik, CEO of equipment supplier GE Vernova, and Uwem Ukpong, Vice President of Industries at Amazon Web Services (AWS). The discussion highlighted the urgent need to promote investment in transmission and distribution networks and in generation capacity to accommodate the new demand under optimal conditions of safety, energy self-sufficiency and competitiveness. Iberdrola is among the select group of electricity companies that have been invited to participate in CERAWeek, reflecting its position as Europe’s largest electricity company and one of the two largest in the world by market capitalisation, as well as its prominent presence on both sides of the Atlantic. READ MORE
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20/03/2026 - 07:42 UTC +01:00Iberdrola launches its remote participation campaign for the 2026 Annual General Meeting Iberdrola is today launching its remote participation campaign for the Annual General Meeting, which has already been called for 29 May – more than two months in advance, double the minimum legal notice period – to facilitate the involvement of its hundreds of thousands of shareholders. In this regard, from today, 20 March, a wide range of channels for proxy granting and absentee voting will be available until 28 May. These channels may be used by all shareholders who hold at least one share registered in their name. The company, which is submitting its 2025 financial results for approval by its shareholders, arrives at the 2026 Annual General Meeting – marking its 125th anniversary – in a position of undisputed leadership as Europe’s largest electricity company and one of the world’s two largest by market capitalisation, having reached €135 billion. In line with its commitment to shareholder remuneration, the Board of Directors is proposing to the Annual General Meeting a supplementary dividend of €0.427 per share, in addition to the €0.253 per share paid on 2 February as an interim dividend. Iberdrola will thus allocate €4.5 billion to dividends for the 2025 financial year. In addition, Iberdrola proposes to distribute an engagement dividend of €0.005 per share to all its shareholders, subject to the General Meeting achieving a quorum of 70% of the share capital, once again applying an engagement policy based on transparency, active listening and constant dialogue. Proximity to shareholders and greater incentives for participation The General Meeting will be held both in person and remotely, with a wide range of options available for remote participation prior to the meeting via the corporate website, the shareholders’ telephone line, instant messaging and postal voting, thereby reinforcing the open, accessible and sustainable model for General Meetings that the Group has been developing over the years. As additional incentives alongside the engagement dividend, Iberdrola is holding a prize draw for 30 electric bicycles open to shareholders participating via the website or the telephone line, and a commemorative gift may be collected at the shareholder information desks that will be available in the run-up to the General Meeting. To mark the Annual General Meeting, the Company is strengthening and expanding its existing channels for ongoing communication with shareholders and investors, who now have access to the Shareholder Office, the Investor Relations Office and the Shareholder Virtual Assistant. Furthermore, it will hold conferences and face-to-face meetings in various cities across Spain, where attendees will be able to learn first-hand about Iberdrola’s strategy, as well as its outlook and key challenges for the future. To attend online, shareholders must register on the website between 08:00 and 09:45 on the day of the General Meeting; those wishing to attend in person must reserve a seat at the Shareholder Office or via the corporate website by 09:45 on 29 May. READ MORE
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19/03/2026 - 17:06 UTC +01:00Ignacio Galán attends the conferral of an honorary doctorate on the President of Italy, Sergio Mattarella Ignacio Galán attended the ceremony at which the President of the Italian Republic, Sergio Mattarella, was awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Salamanca, in a ceremony presided over by His Majesty the King of Spain. The award of an honorary doctorate is the highest academic distinction conferred by the University of Salamanca, of which Galán is president of the Social Council. This recognition reflects Sergio Mattarella’s political and academic career, as well as his defence of humanism, culture and European values as the pillars of democratic coexistence and the common European project. READ MORE
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19/03/2026 - 15:01 UTC +01:00Iberdrola reaches 11,000 MW of generation capacity in the United States Iberdrola has reached 11,000 megawatts (MW) of installed capacity in the United States , where it operates nearly 100 generation facilities across 25 states through its subsidiary Avangrid. This milestone underscores the Group’s continued commitment to investing in the country, strengthening a secure, locally sourced and sustainable power supply to meet growing demand, and contributing to the development of the communities in which it operates. Iberdrola’s generation capacity in the United States now exceeds the total installed capacity of nine of the 27 European Union Member States and is sufficient to meet the annual electricity demand of more than seven million Americans. In recent months alone, Iberdrola has commissioned five new facilities with a combined capacity of 850 MW: the 321 MW True North solar project in Texas; the 57 MW Camino Solar project in California; the Daybreak Solar and Bakeoven Solar projects in Oregon, with a combined capacity of 269 MW; and the 202 MW Powell Creek project in Ohio. The commissioning of new facilities is particularly significant in the context of rapidly growing electricity demand, especially from households, industry and data centres . In this regard, Iberdrola has a strong project pipeline to continue expanding its generation capacity and advancing a secure, self-sufficient, competitive and sustainable energy model in the United States. Alongside the United Kingdom, the United States is Iberdrola’s main investment destination. The Group plans to invest €16 billion in the country between 2025 and 2028, of which €12 billion will be allocated to transmission and distribution network infrastructure and €4 billion to new generation capacity. Through its subsidiary Avangrid, Iberdrola is one of the leading energy companies in the United States, with operations in 25 states and an asset base exceeding €50 billion. The company supplies energy to nearly eight million people, employs around 8,500 professionals, and supports approximately 70,000 jobs through its supply chain. READ MORE
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18/03/2026Rachel Reeves, the British Chancellor of the Exchequer, meets with Ignacio Galán at Iberdrola’s headquarters in Madrid The UK Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, has met with Iberdrola’s Executive Chairman , Ignacio Galán, at the company’s offices in Madrid. The visit demonstrates the strength of the relationship between Iberdrola and the UK Government. This country has established its position as the company's main investment destination. The Group plans to invest €20 billion in the UK by 2028 as part of its strategic plan. Most of this investment will be dedicated to the development and modernisation of electrical networks , a key area for supporting the electrification of the economy, strengthening energy security and boosting competitiveness. Following the approval of the new tariff framework for electricity transmission, the company will quadruple the amount allocated to this business. READ MORE
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18/03/2026 - 12:23 UTC +01:00Iberdrola, selected among the most ethical companies in the world For the thirteenth consecutive year, Iberdrola is positioned as one of the most ethical companies in the world, according to the World's Most Ethical Companies 2026 ranking, prepared by the Ethisphere Institute, an international benchmark in standards of good business practices and compliance. In addition, it is the only Spanish energy company and one of the five companies in the world in the Energy and Utilities category included in the ranking. This recognition also extends to its US subsidiary, Avangrid, which appears for the eighth consecutive year in this index. The 2026 edition of the ranking distinguishes 138 companies spanning 17 countries and 40 industries, selected after a rigorous evaluation process. With this milestone, Iberdrola and Avangrid consolidate a sustained track record of leadership in corporate ethics and good governance within the energy sector. Iberdrola has been part of the list since 2014 and Avangrid since 2019, reflecting the Group's continued commitment to the highest principles of integrity and responsible management. Since 2007, the Ethisphere Institute has recognized organizations that drive a positive evolution of the global business fabric, addressing the impact of their activity on employees, customers and other stakeholders, and promoting a culture of integrity and values by integrating ethics into both daily decision-making and long-term strategy. The evaluation process is based on Ethisphere's Ethics Quotient® and analyzes more than 240 indicators related to corporate governance, leadership and reputation, compliance systems, ethical culture, risk management, social and environmental impact, and third-party relations. This analysis is completed by a qualitative review by an international panel of experts. In addition to the current recognition, Iberdrola has other relevant distinctions in the field of compliance, such as the Compliance Leader Verification certification from the Ethisphere Institute, which recognises an internal culture and leadership aimed at promoting ethical values in the development of its businesses; the first position for the third consecutive year in the IBEX 35 Compliance 2025 transparency ranking, prepared by the Haz Foundation, and the award for Ibex 35 Company with best practices in Compliance at the Compliance Awards of the financial newspaper Expansión. Iberdrola's Governance and Sustainability System is based on a commitment to ethical principles, transparency and leadership in the application of international best practices, and is articulated through a solid Compliance System designed to ensure compliance with applicable legislation and prevent irregular conduct of any nature. READ MORE
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18/03/2026 - 09:58 UTC +01:00ScottishPower’s Greater Manchester grid upgrade project is progressing well ScottishPower Electricity North West, the distribution arm of ScottishPower and part of the Iberdrola Group in the UK, is making strong progress on its project to upgrade the electricity network in Salford, backed by an investment of more than €27 million. As part of the project, ScottishPower Electricity North West has installed three 132,000 volt, 75-tonne transformers to help transfer power across Greater Manchester. In addition, work is underway to replace ageing underground cables with modern infrastructure. This programme of works will ensure that the growing demand for electricity can be met as more people adopt technologies that rely on the power grid , such as electric vehicles and heat pumps. You can read the full story at the ScottishPower Electricity North West Media room . READ MORE
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17/03/2026 - 18:00 UTC +01:00Iberdrola calls its General Shareholders' Meeting for 29 May At its meeting today, Iberdrola's Board of Directors agreed to call the company's 2026 General Shareholders' Meeting for 29 May. The company will submit to its shareholders for approval the results for the 2025 financial year , a period marked by record profits (€6.285 million) and investments (€14.460 million). Iberdrola arrives at this Annual General Meeting, marking its 125th anniversary, with a market capitalisation at an all-time high of nearly €135.000 million, consolidating its position as Europe’s leading electricity company and one of the two largest in the world. Thanks to this excellent performance, the Board of Directors will propose to the General Meeting a supplementary dividend of €0.427 per share, in addition to the €0.253 per share paid on 2 February as an interim dividend. This means that €4.500 million will be allocated to dividends for the 2025 financial year. In addition, the Board of Directors has proposed distributing an engagement dividend of €0.005 per share to all its shareholders, if a quorum of at least 70% is reached. In this way, the company reaffirms its desire to encourage the participation of its hundreds of thousands of shareholders and their involvement in the company's decisions, both at the General Meeting and throughout the year. The agenda for the upcoming Meeting includes a total of 23 proposed resolutions, among which are the re-elections of María Ángeles Alcalá Díaz, Isabel Garcia Tejerina and Anthony L. Gardner as independent directors and the ratification and re-election of Pedro Azagra, the Group's Chief Executive Officer, and Marina Freitas Grossi, and Marina Freitas Grossi from Brazil, who joins as an independent director to replace Regina Helena Jorge Nunes, who is stepping down of her own accord to take on new responsibilities. Marina Freitas Grossi chairs the Brazilian Business Council for Sustainable Development and has been appointed by the Brazilian Government as the COP30 Special Envoy for the business sector. She has also served as an advisor to the Brazilian Ministry of Science and Technology, where she headed the global change research division, and as a director of Neoenergia. Her appointment confirms the international profile and reinforces the diversity of experience within Iberdrola’s Board of Directors, in line with Iberdrola’s corporate governance mechanisms and policies. The approval of the annual accounts, the management report, the non-financial information statement for 2025 and the actions linked to the ‘Iberdrola Retribución Flexible’ programme are also proposed. Strong commitment to shareholder engagement The Meeting will be held with physical and remote attendance, with extensive facilities for remote shareholder participation via the corporate website, the shareholder telephone line, instant messaging and postal voting, reinforcing the open, accessible and sustainable Meeting model that the Group has been developing for years. In addition, the Company will promote the ongoing involvement of shareholders through various conferences and face-to-face meetings and remains active through its other information and engagement channels: OLA Shareholder's Club , Shareholder Office, Investor Relations Office and the Virtual Shareholder Assistant. READ MORE
