DKSH’s 91st Annual General Meeting Concludes with Major Decisions

DKSH Management Ltd. reported the successful conclusion of its 91st Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on March 26, 2024, with significant shareholder approval. The meeting saw a strong turnout, with 175 shareholders present and 81.38% of the share capital represented, amounting to 52,929,311 shares.

Key outcomes include the reelection of Marco Gadola as Chairman and the confirmation of all current Board members and the members of the Nomination and Compensation committee for another term. A notable financial decision was the approval of a 4.7% dividend increase to CHF 2.25 per share, totaling a payout of CHF 146.1 million to be distributed on April 3, 2024. This move is in line with DKSH's progressive ordinary dividend policy.

Furthermore, shareholders granted discharge from liability to the Board of Directors and Executive Committee members, approved the consolidated financial statements for the year 2023, and reelected the Statutory Auditors and the Independent Proxy. In terms of governance, both the Sustainability Report and the Compensation Report for the financial year 2023 received approval through consultative votes.

Chairman Marco Gadola commented on the company's performance and growth in 2023, acknowledging the efforts of DKSH’s teams and the support of its shareholders. He emphasized the company’s resilient business model and growth opportunities moving forward.