At the Annual General Meeting of Feintool International Holding AG held on 16 April 2013, the shareholders approved all the Board of Directors' proposals. All members of the Board of Directors were re-elected; at its meeting, the Board of Directors also re-elected current Chairman Alexander von Witzleben for a further term.
At the Ordinary General Meeting of Feintool International Holding AG held on 16 April 2013, the shareholders approved the Annual Report as well as the 2012 financial statements. The proposed dividend distribution of CHF 5.00 per registered share was also accepted. The Board of Directors additionally proposed a five-for-one share split aimed at improving the tradability of the shares on the stock exchange. The proposal and associated changes to the articles of incorporation were accepted. All six members of the Board of Directors were re-elected by the General Meeting. KPMG AG, Zurich, were re-elected as statutory auditors.
Board members confirmed in their positions
At the meeting of the Board of Directors, existing Chairman Alexander von Witzleben and Deputy Chairman Dr Michael Soormann were re-elected for an additional term. The Audit Committee is made up of Dr Kurt E. Stirnemann (Chair), Alexander von Witzleben, Wolfgang Feil and Dr Michael Soormann. The Nomination and Compensation Committee comprises Dr Michael Soormann (Chair), Alexander von Witzleben and Wolfgang Feil. Thomas A. Erb and Steffen Schroth are further members of the Board.
Profile in brief
Feintool is the world's leading technology group specializing in the development of fineblanking systems and the production of precision, ready-to-install fineblanking and forming components, notably for the automotive industry. Feintool maintains close partnerships with its customers across the entire fineblanking and forming process - from component design, toolmaking and system construction through to large-scale series parts production. In addition to fineblanking, the Feintool Group also deploys other key processes such as precision forming and orbital technology, and is the world's only supplier of all-round solutions for the cost-effective manufacture of complex precision components. A further brand in its portfolio is IMA Automation - a leading manufacturer of automated assembly systems.
With its locations in Europe, Japan, China and the USA, Feintool Group is represented in the world's major automotive markets. Headquartered in Lyss, Switzerland, the Group has a headcount of just under 2,000. At its various locations, Feintool provides training at any given time for about 100 young people in a number of skills (multiskilled mechanics, design engineers and commercial trades).
Feintool International Holding AG
Industriering 8
3250 Lyss
Switzerland
Spokes person
Karin Labhart
Tel +41 32 387 51 57
Fax +41 32 387 54 16
Mob +41 79 609 22 02
karin.labhart@feintool.com
www.feintool.com
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