Lonza Announces Results of the 2025 Annual General Meeting – All Motions Proposed by Board of Directors Approved
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Lonza Group AG
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Basel, Switzerland, 9 May 2025 – Today, Lonza Group Ltd held its Annual General Meeting (AGM), led by the Chair of the Board of Directors, Jean-Marc Huët. 59.33% of the share capital was represented at the AGM, with attending and represented shareholders collectively holding a total of 42,854,574 shares. All Board members standing for re-election were re-elected, each for a further term in office until the completion of the AGM 2026. Those standing for re-election included Marion Helmes, Angelica Kohlmann, Christoph Mäder, Roger Nitsch, Barbara Richmond and Jürgen Steinemann. The election of three newly proposed Board members – Juan Andres, Eric Drapé and David Meline – was approved by the shareholders, each for a term in office until the completion of the AGM 2026. Eric Drapé will join the Board on 14 May 2025, following the expiry of his current contractual commitments. Jean-Marc Huët was re-elected to the Board of Directors and to the role of Chair of the Board of Directors, for a term in office until the completion of the AGM 2026. The shareholders confirmed Angelica Kohlmann, Christoph Mäder, Jürgen Steinemann, Eric Drapé and David Meline as the five members of the Remuneration Committee, for a term in office until the completion of the AGM 2026. Following Olivier Verscheure’s decision not to stand for re-election in 2025, the Board of Directors would like to thank Olivier for his many contributions to Lonza, and wish him the very best for the future. The shareholders supported all other motions proposed by the Board of Directors, including the approval of the Non-Financial Report, the Remuneration Report 2024 (consultative vote) and the compensation for the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee. Deloitte Ltd, Zurich (CH) was re-elected by the shareholders as the auditor for the financial year 2026. A dividend of CHF 4.00 per share, proposed by the Board of Directors, was approved by the shareholders. The payment period will commence from 15 May 2025. Fifty percent of this dividend will be paid out of the capital contribution reserves and will be exempt from Swiss withholding tax. For further information please see the detailed voting results. About Lonza Our company generated sales of CHF 6.6 billion with a CORE EBITDA of CHF 1.9 billion in Full-Year 2024. Find out more at www.lonza.com. Lonza Contact Details Francesca Maguire Daniel Buchta Additional Information and Disclaimer Certain matters discussed in this news release may constitute forward-looking statements. These statements are based on current expectations and estimates of Lonza Group Ltd, although Lonza Group Ltd can give no assurance that these expectations and estimates will be achieved. Investors are cautioned that all forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainty and are qualified in their entirety. The actual results may differ materially in the future from the forward-looking statements included in this news release due to various factors. Furthermore, except as otherwise required by law, Lonza Group Ltd disclaims any intention or obligation to update the statements contained in this news release. All trademarks belong to Lonza and are registered in CH, US and/or EU, or belong to their respective third-party owners and are used only for informational purposes. Privacy Policy link
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| Language: | English |
| Company: | Lonza Group AG |
| Münchensteinerstrasse 38 | |
| 4052 Basel | |
| Switzerland | |
| Phone: | +4161 316 81 11 |
| Internet: | www.lonza.com |
| ISIN: | CH0013841017 |
| Valor: | 1384101 |
| Listed: | SIX Swiss Exchange |
| EQS News ID: | 2134444 |
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