Annual General Meeting 2021: All Proposals Receive Approval

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Interroll Holding Ltd. held its Annual General Meeting on May 7, 2021, amid COVID-19 measures. Shareholders approved all Board of Directors' recommendations, including a dividend of CHF 27.00, which marks an increase of CHF 4.50 from the previous year. The meeting was conducted in camera but accessible via livestream. Key governance changes included the election of Paul Zumbühl as Chairman and Susanne Schreiber as a new board member. Interroll, a leader in material handling solutions, reported sales of approximately CHF 530.6 million in 2020.

Positive

• Shareholders approved a dividend increase to CHF 27.00, reflecting strong financial performance.
• Paul Zumbühl and Susanne Schreiber were elected to leadership positions, strengthening the Board of Directors.

Negative

• None.

SANT'ANTONINO, SWITZERLAND / ACCESSWIRE / May 10, 2021 / 1. The shareholders of Interroll Holding Ltd. approved all the recommendations of the Board of Directors with a large majority at the Annual General Meeting on May 7, 2021.

Due to the ongoing exceptional situation in connection with COVID-19 as well as official orders by the Swiss Federal Council and the government of the Canton of Ticino, the 2021 Annual General Meeting of Interroll was held this year once again in camera. However, shareholders were able to follow the meeting via livestream.

The shareholders approved in advance all proposals in electronic form or by written instruction to the independent proxy, including the total amount of compensation for the members of the Board of Directors for the period from the Annual General Meeting 2021 to the Annual General Meeting 2022 and the total amount of compensation for the members of the Interroll Group Management for the year 2021.

The appropriation of profits for the 2020 financial year was approved by a large majority. Shareholders will receive a dividend of CHF 27.00, an increase of CHF 4.50 compared to the previous year. Proposed amendments to the Articles of Incorporation, which newly regulate the chairmanship, the taking of minutes, and the vote counter, as well as the constitution of the Board of Directors, were also approved by a large majority.

All proposed members of the Board of Directors confirmed

Paul Zumbühl was newly elected to the Board of Directors as Chairman. Susanne Schreiber was elected as a new member of the Board of Directors, which now consists of seven members.

Contact:
Martin Regnet
Interroll (Switzerland) AG
Head of Communications & Investor Relations
Via Gorelle 3 │ 6592 Sant'Antonino │ Switzerland
+41 91 850 25 21
investor.relations@interroll.com
www.interroll.com

Interroll share
The registered shares of Interroll Holding AG are traded in the Main Standard of the SIX Swiss Exchange under the security number 637289.

Interroll profile
The Interroll Group is the world's leading provider of material handling solutions. The company was founded in 1959 and has been listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange since 1997. Interroll supplies system integrators and plant manufacturers with a comprehensive range of platform-based products and services in the categories "Rollers" (conveyor rollers), "Drives" (motors and drives for conveyor systems), "Conveyors & Sorters" (conveyors & sorters) and "Pallet & Carton Flow" (flow storage). Interroll solutions are used in express and postal services, e-commerce, airports, food & beverage, fashion, automotive and other industries. The company counts leading brands such as Amazon, Bosch, Coca-Cola, DHL, Nestlé, Procter & Gamble, Siemens, Walmart and Zalando among its users. Headquartered in Switzerland, Interroll has a global network of 34 companies with sales of around CHF 530.6 million and 2,300 employees (2020).

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FAQ

What key resolutions were approved at Interroll's Annual General Meeting on May 7, 2021?

All proposals from the Board of Directors were approved, including a dividend increase to CHF 27.00 and governance changes.

What is the significance of the dividend increase for Interroll shareholders?

The dividend increase to CHF 27.00, up by CHF 4.50 from last year, indicates the company's positive financial outlook.

Who were the new appointments to Interroll's Board of Directors in 2021?

Paul Zumbühl was elected as Chairman and Susanne Schreiber as a new board member during the 2021 AGM.

What was Interroll's sales figure for 2020?

Interroll reported sales of approximately CHF 530.6 million for the financial year 2020.