All motions approved by shareholders
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Annual General Meeting 2010 of Barry Callebaut AG
Zurich, Switzerland, December 7, 2010 - The ordinary Annual General Meeting of
Barry Callebaut AG, the world's leading manufacturer of cocoa and chocolate
products, was held on Tuesday, December 7, 2010, in Zurich-Oerlikon under the
chairmanship of Andreas Jacobs, Chairman of the Board. All motions proposed by
the Board were adopted. 1,145 shareholders attended the meeting, representing
4,127,998 shares or 79.85% of the share capital.
The shareholders confirmed the re-election of Andreas Jacobs, Andreas Schmid,
Rolando Benedick, James L. Donald, Markus Fiechter, Stefan Pfander and Urs
Widmer for another term of office of one year. In addition, the shareholders
elected Mr. Jakob Baer, former CEO of KPMG Switzerland.
Furthermore, the shareholders approved the proposed par value reduction and
repayment of CHF 14.00 per registered share, instead of a dividend payment, and
the amendment of the respective provision of the articles of association. The
payment of the par value reduction is expected to take place at the beginning of
March 2011, free of charges and net of income and withholding tax for
shareholders with tax domicile in Switzerland.
KPMG AG, Zurich, were re-elected as auditors of the company for fiscal year
2010/11.
Fiscal year 2009/10 closed on August 31, 2010.
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Barry Callebaut (www.barry-callebaut.com):
With annual sales of about CHF 5.2 billion / EUR 3.6 billion / USD 4.9 billion
for fiscal year 2009/10, Zurich-based Barry Callebaut is the world's leading
manufacturer of high-quality cocoa and chocolate - from the cocoa bean to the
finest finished product. Barry Callebaut is present in 26 countries, operates
more than 40 production facilities and employs about 7,500 people. The company
serves the entire food industry, from food manufacturers to professional users
of chocolate (such as chocolatiers, pastry chefs or bakers), to global
retailers. Barry Callebaut is the global leader in cocoa and chocolate
innovations and provides a comprehensive range of services in the fields of
product development, processing, training and marketing. The company is actively
engaged in initiatives and projects that contribute to a more sustainable cocoa
supply chain.
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Contacts
for investors and financial analysts: for the media:
Evelyn Nassar Raphael Wermuth
Head of Investor Relations External Communications Manager
Barry Callebaut AG Barry Callebaut AG
Phone: +41 43 204 04 23 Phone: +41 43 204 04 58
evelyn_nassar(at)barry-callebaut.com raphael_wermuth(at)barry-callebaut.com
The complete news release can be downloaded from the following link:
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Barry Callebaut AG
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WKN: 914661;ISIN: CH0009002962;
News release (PDF):
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Datum: 07.12.2010 - 18:01 Uhr
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