At the 2024 Ordinary General Meeting of Swissquote Group Holding Ltd, held today, shareholders have overwhelmingly voted in favor of all proposed motions put forward by the Board of Directors. The meeting, which served as a platform for critical decisions, witnessed resounding support for key agenda items.
Among the notable approvals were:
- Dividend Distribution: Shareholders have greenlighted the distribution of a dividend totaling CHF 4.30 per share. This dividend is scheduled for payment on May 16, 2024.
- Board Members Re-election: All current members of the Board were re-elected, including Markus Dennler (Chairman), Jean-Christophe Pernollet, Beat Oberlin, Monica Dell’Anna, Michael Ploog, Paolo Buzzi, Demetra Kalogerou, and Esther Finidori. Additionally, Beat Oberlin, Monica Dell’Anna, and Paolo Buzzi have been re-elected to serve on the Remuneration Committee.
- Approval of Sustainability Report: Swissquote’s Sustainability Report for the year 2023, fulfilling the requirements set forth by the Swiss Code of Obligations as a report on non-financial matters, was also endorsed by shareholders.
Markus Dennler, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Swissquote, expressed his gratitude, stating, “We reflect on a successful year, with record levels of net income, pre-tax profit, and client assets. On behalf of the Board of Directors, I extend my sincere thanks to our shareholders for their trust in us and to our dedicated employees for their exceptional commitment.”
The unanimous approval of all motions at the General Meeting underscores the confidence and support of Swissquote’s shareholders in the company’s strategic direction and leadership. This resounding mandate sets a positive tone for Swissquote’s continued growth and success in the financial landscape.
