Bucher Industries AG Announces Approval of All Board Proposals at 2024 AGM

At the annual general meeting of Bucher Industries AG, held on April 18, 2024, shareholders approved all proposals from the board of directors. The dividend was set at CHF 13.50 per registered share. With 187 voting shareholders present, 75.92% of the total eligible votes were represented.

The meeting celebrated the company's strong performance in 2023, maintaining sales levels and achieving higher profits compared to the previous year. Various initiatives to reduce its carbon footprint were also highlighted. The company adopted its first report on non-financial matters and re-elected all board and committee members up for election.

Urs Kaufmann was elected as the new chairman, succeeding Philip Mosimann, who did not seek re-election due to age limits in the company statutes. The outgoing chairman was commended for his 23-year contribution to the company. The dividend payment is scheduled for April 24, 2024, with shares trading ex-dividend from April 22.