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Dürr Aktiengesellschaft: Change at the top of Dürr's Supervisory Board
26.04.2013 / 15:16
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Change at the top of Dürr's Supervisory Board
Bietigheim-Bissingen, April 26, 2013 - After 23 years at the top of the
Supervisory Board of Dürr AG, Heinz Dürr retired from office at the end of
today's annual general meeting. Klaus Eberhardt was elected as his
successor by the Supervisory Board, having been a member of the control
body for a year. Heinz Dürr explained his decision to step down in front of
around 500 shareholders. 'At the age of 80 it is time to hand this
important role over to a younger person. My successor, Klaus Eberhardt, is
a great match for Dürr and stands for continuity.' Heinz Dürr will remain
in close contact with the company as honorary member of the Supervisory
Board. The Dürr family is the anchor shareholder with a 28.9% stake in Dürr
AG.
Between 2000 and 2012, Klaus Eberhardt (65) was Chairman of the Executive
Board of Rheinmetall AG. The mathematician is very familiar with the
automobile industry and is a seasoned technology expert. 'Dürr is in an
excellent strategic position and has cutting-edge products thanks to its
innovative strength. Together with the Board of Management, my colleagues
on the Supervisory Board and all employees, I want to make sure that the
company continues its positive development', says Eberhardt.
CEO Ralf W. Dieter thanked the outgoing Chairman of the Supervisory Board
in his speech. 'Heinz Dürr laid the foundation for the success of the
company, supported Dürr with passion and expertise as Chairman of the
Supervisory Board, and is a role model for our employees.'
The proposed dividend of EUR 2.25 per share for 2012 was approved by a
large majority of shareholders. Dürr will distribute a total of EUR 38.9
million. The dividend increase was 88% compared to the previous year. The
shareholders are thus participating in the positive business and earnings
development in 2012. With record sales of EUR 2.4 billion, Dürr increased
its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) to EUR 177 million, achieving
an EBIT margin of 7.4%. Dürr has had a good start to 2013 and is expecting
a further increase in sales and earnings for the full year provided that
the economic climate does not worsen.
Dr. Herbert Müller was elected to the Supervisory Board by a large majority
of shareholders. Dr. Müller was Chairman of the Board of Management of
Ernst&Young Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft until 2011.
The Board of Management and the Supervisory Board of Dürr AG were
discharged from liability at the annual general meeting with more than 95%
of the votes each, and the proposal to issue bonus shares in a ratio of 1:1
was approved. This measure is planned for summer 2013
The attendance rate at the annual general meeting was 64.6%. The results of
the votes can be viewed on the internet at www.durr.com.
Photo Klaus Eberhardt: www.durr.com/pictures/eberhardt
Dürr is a mechanical and plant engineering group that holds leading
positions in the world market in its areas of operation. It generates a
good 80% of its sales in business with the automotive industry. It also
supplies the aircraft, machinery, chemical, and pharmaceutical industries
with innovative production and environmental technology. The Dürr Group
operates in the market with four divisions: Paint and Assembly Systems
plans and builds paint shops and final assembly systems for the for the
automobile and aircraft industries. Application Technology provides
automated paint application, sealing, and glueing with its robot
technologies. Machinery and systems from the Measuring and Process Systems
division are used for balancing and cleaning and in engine and transmission
manufacturing as well as in final vehicle assembly, among other areas. The
fourth division, Clean Technology Systems, specializes in processes to
improve energy efficiency and exhaust air purification. Dürr has 51
business locations in 23 countries worldwide and approximately 7,700
employees. The Group achieved sales revenues of EUR 2.4 billion in 2012.
Contact:
Dürr AG
Günter Dielmann / Mathias Christen
Corporate Communications&Investor Relations
Phone +49 7142 78-1785 /-1381
Fax +49 7142 78-1716
E-mail corpcom(at)durr.com
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Language: English
Company: Dürr Aktiengesellschaft
Carl-Benz-Str. 34
74321 Bietigheim-Bissingen
Germany
Phone: 07142 78-1785
Fax: 07142 78-1716
E-mail: investor.relations(at)durr.com
Internet: www.durr.com
ISIN: DE0005565204, DE000A1EWGX1,
WKN: 556520, A1EWGX
Indices: MDAX
Listed: Regulierter Markt in Frankfurt (Prime Standard),
Stuttgart; Freiverkehr in Berlin, Düsseldorf, Hamburg,
Hannover, München
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