Benfica Shareholders Overwhelmingly approve 2024/25 Accounts & Board Confidence
Lisbon, Portugal – October 1, 2025 – Benfica shareholders today delivered resounding approval for the club’s 2024/25 accounts and demonstrated strong confidence in the current leadership at a General Assembly held this afternoon. The accounts, covering the period from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025, were approved with 99.96% of votes cast.
The assembly, which began at 18:00 hours, saw unanimous (100.00%) approval for several key proposals, including the application of results, ratification of a recent Board of Directors co-optation to fill a mandate running through the 2021-2025 quadrennium, and authorization for the acquisition and disposal of both Category B shares and the club’s own obligations.
Shareholders also expressed overwhelming support for the Board of Directors, Fiscal Council, individual members, and the Official Reviewer, granting a vote of confidence with 99.99% approval for their continued service through June 30, 2025. The acquisition and disposal of Category B shares was approved with 99.98% of votes.
João Noronha Lopes, accompanied by José Theotónio Pereira, was the only candidate present alongside President Rui Costa, and actively participated in the proceedings.
The board of Directors confirmed the approval of all proposals as outlined above.