Hiab Corporation: Notice to Annual General Meeting 2026

Core Points - Hiab Corporation will hold its Annual General Meeting on 24 March 2026 at 2:00 p.m. (EET) in Helsinki, Finland [1] - Shareholders can vote in advance and follow the meeting via a webcast, although participation through the webcast does not count as attendance [2][3] - The company will present its financial statements and sustainability report during the meeting [6] Agenda Items - The agenda includes the review by the President and CEO, presentation of financial statements, and proposals for dividend payments of EUR 1.16 per class A share and EUR 1.17 per class B share for the financial period ended 31 December 2025 [7][8] - The Board of Directors proposes amendments to the remuneration policy for governing bodies, including changes to the short-term and long-term incentives for the President and CEO [10][11] - The Board proposes to authorize the repurchase of up to 6,400,000 shares, representing approximately 9.89% of the total shares, and to issue new shares or special rights entitling to shares [20][22] Remuneration and Election - Proposed annual fees for Board members include EUR 170,000 for the Chair, EUR 100,000 for the Vice Chair, and EUR 85,000 for each member, with additional fees for committee roles [14] - The Board of Directors recommends the re-election of current members and proposes a reduction in the number of Board members from 8 to 7 [15][18] - Ernst & Young Oy is proposed to be re-elected as the auditor and sustainability reporting assurance provider [18][19] Participation and Voting - Shareholders must register for the meeting by 17 March 2026, with options for electronic registration and advance voting available [26][36] - Holders of nominee-registered shares must ensure temporary registration in the shareholders' register by 19 March 2026 to participate [29][30] - Proxy representatives can participate and vote on behalf of shareholders, with specific requirements for authentication and documentation [33][34] Company Overview - Hiab Corporation reported sales of approximately EUR 1.6 billion in 2025 and employs around 4,000 people globally [40]