Core Viewpoint - The Orion Nomination Committee has made recommendations regarding the composition and remuneration of the Board of Directors for the 2026 Annual General Meeting, proposing a total of eight members with specific re-elections and new appointments [1][2]. Board Composition - The proposed Board of Directors will consist of eight members, with six current members re-elected: Kari Jussi Aho, Ari Lehtoranta, Veli-Matti Mattila, Hilpi Rautelin, Henrik Stenqvist, and Karen Lykke Sørensen. New members Minna Maasilta and Sophie Papa are recommended for election [2]. - Veli-Matti Mattila is recommended to continue as Chairman of the Board [2]. - Eija Ronkainen and Maziar Mike Doustdar will not be available for re-election [3]. New Board Members' Background - Minna Maasilta, born in 1986, has a Master of Science (Eng.) and an MBA, with a career in water and environmental engineering, currently serving as Managing Director of Maa- ja vesitekniikan tuki ry [3]. - Sophie Papa, born in 1976, holds multiple degrees including a Bachelor of Arts and a PhD, with extensive experience in medicine and biotechnology, currently a Consulting Venture Partner at RA Capital and Chief Medical Officer at several biotechnology firms [4]. Remuneration Recommendations - The Nomination Committee recommends annual fees: EUR 120,000 for the Chairman, EUR 73,000 for the Vice Chairman, and EUR 60,000 for other members. Additional fees for committee chairpersons are set at EUR 73,000 [6]. - Meeting attendance fees are proposed as EUR 1,200 for the Chairman, EUR 900 for the Vice Chairman, and EUR 600 for other members, with travel expenses covered as per existing practices [7]. - 60% of the annual fees will be paid in cash and 40% in Orion Corporation B shares, with specific amounts allocated for each role [8]. Shareholding Requirements - Board members are required to retain ownership of the Orion Corporation B shares received as fees for two years from the payment date, with conditions for early termination of membership [11]. Additional Information - The Nomination Committee did not provide a recommendation on the remuneration of the Board of Directors, which will be proposed by a shareholder at the Annual General Meeting [12]. - The Nomination Committee consists of members including Hilpi Rautelin as Chair [13].
Recommendation by the Orion Nomination Committee on the proposals to be presented to the 2026 Annual General Meeting
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