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Mersen — AGM Information 2021
May 20, 2021
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AGM Information
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PRESS RELEASE
MERSEN: ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF MAY 20, 2021
PARIS, MAY 20, 2021 – The combined general meeting of shareholders of Mersen (Euronext FR0000039620 - MRN), a global expert in Electrical Power and Advanced Materials, was held today under the chairmanship of Olivier Legrain, Chairman of the Board of Directors. Due to the Covid-19 epidemic and the health measures decided by the government, this meeting was held behind closed doors, and was broadcasted live on video.
With a quorum of more than 73.2%, the shareholders' meeting approved all of the resolutions submitted and all of them were adopted by more than 92%.
In particular, the shareholders approved:
- the payment of a dividend of €0.65 per share in cash for fiscal year 2020. The dividend will be paid on July 8, 2021;
- the company financial statements and consolidated financial statements for fiscal year 2020;
- the appointment of Luc Themelin as a Director;
- the renewal of the term of office of Carolle Foissaud, Ulrike Steinhorst, Olivier Legrain and Michel Crochon as Directors;
- the fixed and variable items of total compensation and advantages of all kind paid or due to corporate officers with respect to fiscal year 2020;
- the compensation policy for corporate officers and members of the Board of Directors in respect of fiscal year 2021;
- the share buyback program
- the authorization to the Board of Directors to grant free and performance shares to Group employees and corporate officers.
The complete results of the votes are available on the Company's website at https://www.mersen.com/investors/general-meeting-2021
Olivier Legrain, Chairman of the Board of Directors, said: "I would like to thank all of Mersen's shareholders for taking part in this general meeting behind closed doors and for their confidence. The Board of Directors is pleased to welcome Luc Themelin, the Group's Chief Executive Officer, as a Director. He will continue to bring to the Board his extensive knowledge of the Group."
ABOUT MERSEN
Mersen is a global expert in electrical specialties and advanced materials for high-tech industries. With more than 50 industrial sites and 16 R&D centers in 35 countries around the world, Mersen develops custom-built solutions and delivers key products for clients in order to meet the new technological challenges shaping tomorrow's world. For over 130 years, Mersen has focused tirelessly on innovation to accompany its clients and meet their needs. Be it in wind power, solar power, electronics, electric vehicles, aeronautics, space or countless other sectors, wherever technology is progressing, you will always find a bit of Mersen.
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