AGM Information • May 12, 2016
AGM Information
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publication: 12.05.2016 15:00 source: http://adhoc.pressetext.com/news/1463058000002 keywords: Wienerberger AG / Annual General Meeting / Results
Shareholders' meeting results
The Managing Board and the Supervisory Board recommend that the Annual General Meeting approve a dividend payment of EUR 0.20 per share, i.e. a total dividend of EUR 23,505,352.80, on issued capital of EUR 117,526,764.--, less a proportional amount of EUR 114,057.80 for treasury shares, for a total distribution of EUR 23,391,295.-- from retained earnings of EUR 23,512,966.-- and the carryforward of the remaining EUR 121,671.--
Votes in favor: 57,086,483 Votes against: 495,956 Abstentions: 59,500
Number of shares, for which valid votes were made: 57,582,439 Percentage of the registered capital represented by these votes: 49% Total number of valid votes: 57,582,439
The Managing Board and the Supervisory Board recommend that the Annual General Meeting approve the release from liability of the persons who served on the Managing Board during the 2015 financial year.
Votes in favor: 56,896,414 Votes against: 684,626 Abstentions: 60,824
Number of shares, for which valid votes were made: 57,581,040 Percentage of the registered capital represented by these votes: 48.99% Total number of valid votes: 57,581,040
The Managing Board and the Supervisory Board recommend that the Annual General Meeting approve the release from liability of the persons who served on the Supervisory Board during the 2015 financial year.
Votes in favor: 56,894,454 Votes against: 687,876 Abstentions: 59,534
Number of shares, for which valid votes were made: 57,582,330 Percentage of the registered capital represented by these votes: 49% Total number of valid votes: 57,582,330
The Supervisory Board recommends that the Annual General Meeting elect KPMG Austria GmbH Wirtschaftsprüfungs- und Steuerberatungsgesellschaft, Vienna, to audit the Annual Financial Statements and Consolidated Financial Statements for the 2016 financial year.
Votes in favor: 56,325,057 Votes against: 1,157,756 Abstentions: 159,051
Number of shares, for which valid votes were made: 57,482,813 Percentage of the registered capital represented by these votes: 48.91% Total number of valid votes: 57,482,813
The Managing Board and the Supervisory Board recommend that the Annual General Meeting authorize the Managing Board, in accordance with § 65 (1) nr. 8 of the Austrian Stock Corporation Act, to repurchase the Company's shares up to the maximum amount permitted by law during a period of 30 months beginning on the date this resolution is passed, whereby the price for this buyback may not be higher than twice the stock exchange price on May 12, 2016 and not lower than one euro per share. Furthermore, the Managing Board will be authorized, without a further resolution by the Annual General Meeting, to withdraw or resell these repurchased shares or to sell these repurchased shares in another manner than over the stock exchange or through a public tender. This authorization replaces the authorization for the repurchase of the Company's shares that was approved by the Annual General Meeting on May 16, 2014.
Votes in favor: 53,470,019 Votes against: 3,874,845 Abstentions: 297,000
Number of shares, for which valid votes were made: 57,344,864 Percentage of the registered capital represented by these votes: 48.79% Total number of valid votes: 57,344,864
Disclaimer
This is a working translation from the German language version and for convenience purposes only. In the event of conflict with the German language version, the German language version shall prevail.
For additional information contact:
Karin Steinbichler, Head of Corporate Communications Wienerberger AG
T +43 1 601 92 - 10149 | [email protected]
Klaus Ofner, Head of Investor Relations Wienerberger AG
T +43 1 601 92 - 10221 | [email protected]
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Wienerberger AG is a pure free float company, whereby the majority of shares are held by Austrian and international institutional investors. Additional information on the shareholder structure is provided under http://www.wienerberger.com/investor-relations/thewienerberger-share/the-wienerberger-share/shareholder-structure.http://www.wienerberger.com/investor-relations/thewienerberger-share/the-wienerberger-share/shareholder-structure.
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| emitter: | Wienerberger AG Wienerbergstraße 11 1100 Wien Austria |
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| contact person: | Karin Steinbichler |
| phone: | +43 1 60192-10149 |
| e-mail: | [email protected] |
| website: | www.wienerberger.com |
| ISIN(s): | AT0000831706 (share) |
| stock exchanges: | official trade in Vienna |
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