Ellomay Capital Announces Results of 2020 Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders

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Ellomay Capital Ltd. (NYSE American: ELLO) announced the results of its extraordinary general meeting held on December 17, 2020. Key outcomes included the election of Daniel Vaknin as an external director for a three-year term starting December 20, 2020, and the approval of options and terms of service for both Vaknin and board member Ehud Gil. The company focuses on renewable energy projects in Europe and Israel, showcasing investments in photovoltaic plants and a significant stake in a major power plant in Israel, emphasizing its commitment to clean energy.

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• Election of Daniel Vaknin as an external director enhances corporate governance.
• Approval of options for directors may align their interests with shareholders.
• Continued investment in renewable energy projects in Europe and Israel, showing growth potential.

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TEL AVIV, Israel, Dec. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Ellomay Capital Ltd. (NYSE American: ELLO) (TASE: ELLO) ("Ellomay" or the "Company"), a renewable energy and power generator and developer of renewable energy and power projects in Europe and Israel, today announced that at the extraordinary general meeting of the Company's shareholders, held on December 17, 2020 (the "EGM"), the following proposals were adopted and approved by the required majority (including the special majority required in connection with proposals 1, 3, and 5-7):

1. Election of Mr. Daniel Vaknin as a new external director for an initial three-year term, commencing December 20, 2020;
2. Approval of terms of service of Mr. Daniel Vaknin, the external director nominee;
3. Approval of grant of options to Mr. Daniel Vaknin, the external director nominee;
4. Approval of provision of an exemption to Mr. Daniel Vaknin, the external director nominee;
5. Approval of terms of service of Mr. Ehud Gil, a member of the Board of Directors;
6. Approval of grant of options to Mr. Ehud Gil, a member of the Board of Directors; and
7. Approval of provision of an exemption to Mr. Ehud Gil, a member of the Board of Directors.

For more information, please see the Company's Amended Notice and Proxy Statement relating to the EGM furnished on Form 6-K to the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 27, 2020.

About Ellomay Capital Ltd.

Ellomay is an Israeli based company whose shares are registered with the NYSE American and with the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange under the trading symbol "ELLO". Since 2009, Ellomay Capital focuses its business in the renewable energy and power sectors in Europe and Israel.

To date, Ellomay has evaluated numerous opportunities and invested significant funds in the renewable, clean energy and natural resources industries in Israel, Italy and Spain, including:

• Approximately 7.9MW of photovoltaic power plants in Spain and a photovoltaic power plant of approximately 9 MW in Israel;
• 9.375% indirect interest in Dorad Energy Ltd., which owns and operates one of Israel's largest private power plants with production capacity of approximately 860MW, representing about 6%-8% of Israel's total current electricity consumption;
• 51% of Talasol, which is involved in a project to construct a photovoltaic plant with a peak capacity of 300MW in the municipality of Talaván, Cáceres, Spain;
• Groen Gas Goor B.V., Groen Gas Oude-Tonge B.V. and Groen Gas Gelderland B.V., project companies operating anaerobic digestion plants in the Netherlands, with a green gas production capacity of approximately 3 million, 3.8 million and 9.5 million (with a license to produce 7.5 million) Nm3 per year, respectively;
• 75% of Ellomay Pumped Storage (2014) Ltd. (including 6.67% that are held by a trustee in trust for us and other parties), which is involved in a project to construct a 156 MW pumped storage hydro power plant in the Manara Cliff, Israel.

Ellomay Capital is controlled by Mr. Shlomo Nehama, Mr. Hemi Raphael and Mr. Ran Fridrich. Mr. Nehama is one of Israel's prominent businessmen and the former Chairman of Israel's leading bank, Bank Hapohalim, and Messrs. Raphael and Fridrich both have vast experience in financial and industrial businesses. These controlling shareholders, along with Ellomay's dedicated professional management, accumulated extensive experience in recognizing suitable business opportunities worldwide. Ellomay believes the expertise of Ellomay's controlling shareholders and management enables the Company to access the capital markets, as well as assemble global institutional investors and other potential partners. As a result, we believe Ellomay is capable of considering significant and complex transactions, beyond its immediate financial resources.

For more information about Ellomay, visit http://www.ellomay.com.

Information Relating to Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve substantial risks and uncertainties, including statements that are based on the current expectations and assumptions of the Company's management. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, included in this press release regarding the Company's plans and objectives, expectations and assumptions of management are forward-looking statements.  The use of certain words, including the words "estimate," "project," "intend," "expect," "believe" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  The Company may not actually achieve the plans, intentions or expectations disclosed in the forward-looking statements and you should not place undue reliance on the Company's forward-looking statements. Various important factors could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those that may be expressed or implied by the Company's forward-looking statements, including the impact of COVID-19 virus on the Company's operations and projects, including in connection with steps taken by authorities in countries in which the Company operates, regulatory changes, changes in the supply and prices of resources required for the operation of the Company's facilities (such as waste and natural gas) and in the price of oil, changes in demand and technical and other disruptions in the operations or construction of the power plants owned by the Company in addition to other risks and uncertainties associated with the Company's business that are described in greater detail in the filings the Company makes from time to time with Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report on Form 20-F. The forward-looking statements are made as of this date and the Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Contact:

Kalia Weintraub 
CFO
Tel: +972 (3) 797-1111
Email: hilai@ellomay.com

 

 

 

 

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FAQ

What proposals were approved at Ellomay Capital's extraordinary general meeting on December 17, 2020?

The proposals included the election of Daniel Vaknin as an external director and the approval of options and terms of service for Vaknin and board member Ehud Gil.

Who was elected as the new external director at Ellomay Capital's EGM?

Daniel Vaknin was elected as the new external director for a three-year term.

What is the significance of the decisions made at Ellomay Capital's December 2020 EGM?

The decisions aim to enhance corporate governance and align directors' interests with shareholders through options and service terms.

What is Ellomay Capital's focus in the renewable energy sector?

Ellomay Capital focuses on renewable energy projects in Europe and Israel, including photovoltaic plants and a significant stake in a major Israeli power plant.

When do the new directors' terms at Ellomay Capital begin?

The new director, Daniel Vaknin, will begin his term on December 20, 2020.