Annual General Meeting of Lalique Group SA
May 31, 2023
Zurich, 31 May 2023 – The shareholders of Lalique Group SA approved all the proposals put forward by the Board of Directors at the General Meeting, including the distribution of a dividend of CHF 0.50 per share for the 2022 financial year.
At the Annual General Meeting on 31 May 2023 in Zurich, the shareholders of Lalique Group SA approved the company’s annual report, consolidated financial statements and annual financial statements for the 2022 financial year and they granted discharge from liability to the members of the Board of Directors and the Executive Board. They also approved the distribution of a dividend of CHF 0.50 per share proposed by the Board of Directors, with half of the distribution taking the form of an ordinary dividend and the other half being paid out of capital contribution reserves (the latter free of Swiss withholding tax). The dividend will be paid to shareholders on 7 June 2023 (ex-dividend date: 5 June 2023).
All existing members of the Board of Directors – Silvio Denz (Chairman), Roland Weber, Roger von der Weid, Claudio Denz, Jan Kollros, Yugnesh Kumar Agrawal and Philippe Vidal – were re-elected for a further term of office of one year. Silvio Denz, Roland Weber and Jan Kollros were also confirmed as members of the Remuneration Committee.
Further, shareholders approved various amendments to the Articles of Association in connection with the revised Swiss corporate law, which entered into force on 1 January 2023. Among other things, shareholders approved the introduction of a capital band that authorises the Board of Directors to increase the company’s share capital by a maximum of 20% (upper limit: CHF 1 728 000) or to reduce it by no more than 10% (lower limit:
CHF 1 296 000) over a period of three years without it being necessary to convene a General Meeting for this purpose.
CHF 1 296 000) over a period of three years without it being necessary to convene a General Meeting for this purpose.
Buis Bürgi AG, Zurich, was re-elected as the independent proxy and Deloitte AG, Zurich, was re-elected as auditor for a term of office ending at the next Annual General Meeting.
Media contact
Lalique Group SA
Sheniz Anar
Communication & PR Coordinator
Grubenstrasse 18
CH-8045 Zurich
Lalique Group SA
Sheniz Anar
Communication & PR Coordinator
Grubenstrasse 18
CH-8045 Zurich
Phone: +41 43 499 45 35
E-mail: sheniz.anar@lalique-group.com
E-mail: sheniz.anar@lalique-group.com
Lalique Group
Lalique Group is a niche player in the creation, development, marketing and global distribution of luxury goods. Its business areas comprise perfumes, cosmetics, crystal, jewellery, high-end furniture and lifestyle accessories, along with art, gastronomy and hospitality as well as single malt whisky. Founded in 2000, the company employs approx. 770 staff and has its headquarters in Zurich. The Lalique brand, from which the Group derives its name, was created in Paris in 1888 by the master glassmaker and jewellery designer René Lalique. The registered shares of Lalique Group (LLQ) are listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange.
Lalique Group is a niche player in the creation, development, marketing and global distribution of luxury goods. Its business areas comprise perfumes, cosmetics, crystal, jewellery, high-end furniture and lifestyle accessories, along with art, gastronomy and hospitality as well as single malt whisky. Founded in 2000, the company employs approx. 770 staff and has its headquarters in Zurich. The Lalique brand, from which the Group derives its name, was created in Paris in 1888 by the master glassmaker and jewellery designer René Lalique. The registered shares of Lalique Group (LLQ) are listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange.
You can find further information at: www.lalique-group.com