Mikron shareholders approve all proposals of the Board of Directors
April 23, 2024 at 12:02 pm EDT
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Mikron shareholders approve all proposals of the Board of Directors
23.04.2024 / 18:00 CET/CEST
Media release on the Annual General Meeting of Mikron Holding AG:
Biel, April 23, 2024, 6 p.m. – At the Annual General Meeting held in Biel on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, the shareholders of Mikron Holding AG approved all proposals put forward by the Board of Directors and agreed the relocation of Mikron Holding AG's registered office from Biel (Canton of Berne) to Boudry (Canton of Neuchâtel). The Board of Directors' proposal for a distribution per share of CHF 0.50 (CHF 0.25 per share from retained earnings and CHF 0.25 per share tax-free from capital contributions reserves) was also approved. The members of the Board of Directors Paul Zumbühl, Andreas Casutt, Hans-Michael Hauser, Alexandra Bendler and Hans-Christian Schneider were re-elected for a one-year term of office. Paul Zumbühl was confirmed as Chairman of the Board of Directors.
Brief profile of the Mikron Group
The Mikron Group develops, produces and markets very precise, productive and adaptable automation solutions, machining systems and cutting tools. Rooted in the Swiss culture of innovation, Mikron is a global partner to companies in the pharmaceutical, medtech, consumer goods, automotive, and general engineering industries. The Mikron Group enables its customers to increase quality and industrial productivity. The Group has over 100 years of experience, state-of-the-art technologies and a global service. The two business segments Mikron Automation and Mikron Machining Solutions are based in Switzerland (Boudry and Agno). Additional production sites are located in the USA, Germany, Singapore, China and Lithuania. Mikron Holding AG shares are traded on SIX Swiss Exchange (MIKN). The Mikron Group employs a total workforce of around 1,550.
Mikron Holding AG is a Switzerland-based holding company that is engaged in the provision machines and systems in the field of manufacturing technology and assembly automation mainly for the automotive supply, medical technology/pharmaceutical, electrical/electronic and writing instrument industries. The Company divides its operations into two business segments. The Mikron Machining business segment manufactures products for the Automotive, Writing, Consumer Goods and Other industries. Within this segment the Company offers cutting tools, refurbished machines, as well as machining systems and solutions. The Mikron Automation business segment manufactures products for the Pharma/Medical Devices, Automotive, Writing and Consumer Goods industries. The main production sites of the Company are in Agno and Boudry in Switzerland. The Company operates through subsidiaries and sales representatives in Europe, the United States, and Asia.