{"id":3938,"date":"2024-04-26T12:40:00","date_gmt":"2024-04-26T11:40:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vero.se\/mfn_news\/resolutions-at-thule-groups-annual-general-meeting-2024\/"},"modified":"2024-04-26T12:40:00","modified_gmt":"2024-04-26T11:40:00","slug":"resolutions-at-thule-groups-annual-general-meeting-2024","status":"publish","type":"mfn_news","link":"https:\/\/vero.se\/en\/mfn_news\/resolutions-at-thule-groups-annual-general-meeting-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Resolutions at Thule Group\u2019s Annual General Meeting 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Thule Group AB (publ)\u2019s Annual General Meeting was held today 26 April 2024. At the Meeting the following was resolved.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Adoption of the Income Statement and the Balance Sheet and discharge from liability<\/strong>
The Annual General Meeting approved adopted Income Statement and Balance Sheet as well as Consolidated Income Statement and Consolidated Balance Sheet.<\/p>\n

The Board of Directors and CEO was granted discharge from liability for the time period which the reports relates to.<\/p>\n

Disposition of the company\u2019s profit<\/strong>
In accordance with the proposal of the Board of Directors, the Annual General Meeting resolved to declare a dividend of SEK\u00a09.50 per share for 2023. Further, it was resolved that the dividend shall be paid in two partial payments for a more favorable adaptation to the group\u2019s cash flow profile.<\/p>\n

30 April 2024 was resolved as record date for the first payment of SEK\u00a04.75 per share and 7\u00a0October 2024 as record date for the second payment of SEK\u00a04.75 per share. The first payment by Euroclear is expected to start on 6 May 2024 and the second payment on 10\u00a0October 2024.<\/p>\n

Approval of Remuneration Report<\/strong>
The Annual General Meeting approved the remuneration report in accordance with the Board of Directors\u2019 proposal.<\/p>\n

Election of Board of Directors<\/strong>
Hans Eckerstr\u00f6m, Anders Jensen, Sarah McPhee, Johan Westman och Helene Willberg were re\u2011elected as members of the Board. Sandra Fin\u00e9r och Paul Gustavsson were elected as new members of the Board. Hans Eckerstr\u00f6m was re-elected as Chairman of the Board.<\/p>\n

Deputy Chairman of the Board and committee members<\/strong>
At the statutory board meeting after the Annual General Meeting, the Board of Directors appointed members to the Audit and Sustainability Committee and the Remuneration Committee. The Audit and Sustainability Committee will consist of Helene Willberg (chairman) and Sarah McPhee. The Remuneration Committee will consist of Hans\u00a0Eckerstr\u00f6m (chairman) and Paul Gustavsson.<\/p>\n

Fees to the Board of Directors<\/strong>
It was resolved that Board fees, excluding Committee fees, shall be paid by SEK\u00a01,445,000 to the Chairman of the Board and SEK\u00a0455,000 to each of the other Board members elected by the Annual General Meeting.<\/p>\n

Work in the Audit and Sustainability Committee shall be remunerated by SEK\u00a0275,000 to the Chairman and SEK\u00a0110,000 to each one of the other members of the Audit and Sustainability Committee. Work in the Remuneration Committee shall be remunerated by SEK\u00a095,000 to the Chairman and SEK\u00a050,000 to each one of the other members of the Remuneration Committee.<\/p>\n

Election of auditor<\/strong>
<\/strong>\u00d6hrlings PricewaterhouseCoopers AB was elected as auditor for a period of mandate of one year. \u00d6hrlings PricewaterhouseCoopers AB has informed the company that the authorised public accountant Sofia G\u00f6tmar-Blomstedt will be auditor in charge. It was resolved that auditor fees shall be paid in accordance with approved invoice.<\/p>\n

Authorisation for the Board of Directors to resolve on new share issue<\/strong>
In accordance with the Board of Directors' proposal, the Annual General Meeting resolved to authorise the Board of Directors to, on one or more occasions during the period up until the next \u00a0Annual General Meeting, resolve on new issue of shares corresponding to no more than 10 per cent of the registered share capital. The issue may take place with or without deviation from the shareholders' preferential right and with or without provisions on payment in kind or set-off or other terms. The purpose of the authorisation is to increase the company's financial flexibility.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Contacts<\/strong>
Fredrik Erlandsson SVP Communications and Investor Relations
Tel: +46 70 309 00 21
E-mail: fredrik.erlandsson@thule.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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About Thule Group<\/strong>
Thule Group is a global sports and outdoor company. We offer high-quality products with smart features and a sustainable design that make it easy for people across the globe to live an active life. Under the motto Active Life, Simplified<\/em> \u2014 and with a focus on consumer-driven innovation and long-term sustainability \u2014 we develop, manufacture and market products within the product categories Sport&Cargo Carriers<\/strong> (roof racks, roof boxes and carriers for transporting cycling, water and winter sports equipment, and rooftop tents mounted on a car), Juvenile & Pet Products <\/strong>(car seats, strollers, bike trailers, child bike seats and dog transport), RV Products<\/strong> (awnings, bike carriers and tents for RVs and caravans) and Packs, Bags & Luggage<\/strong> \u00a0(hiking backpacks, luggage and camera bags).
Thule Group has about 2,600 employees at nine production facilities and 35 sales offices worldwide. The Group\u2019s products are sold in 138 markets and in 2023, sales amounted to SEK 9.1 billion.
www.thulegroup.com<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Attachments<\/strong>
Resolutions at Thule Group\u2019s Annual General Meeting 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n