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AB Electrolux (ELUXY) reports developments across Electrolux Group's home-appliance business, including product activity under the Frigidaire brand, regional operating decisions, and shareholder capital actions. Company news includes kitchen-appliance launches such as the Frigidaire Gallery Range with Stone-Baked Pizza Mode, updates on sales and production of major appliances and water heaters in Egypt, and recurring disclosures on Series A-to-Series B share conversions. Electrolux updates also cover earnings-presentation schedules, automatic redemption procedures, sustainability research, and other governance or capital-structure matters tied to the group's publicly traded shares.
Electrolux will release its third quarter results on October 23, 2020, at approximately 08:00 CET. A conference call will take place at 09:00 CET, featuring comments from CEO Jonas Samuelson and CFO Therese Friberg. The presentation slides and report will be accessible on the company's website. Participants can join via telephone using different numbers for Sweden, the UK/Europe, and the US. Further inquiries can be directed to Sophie Arnius, Head of Investor Relations.
On September 28, 2020, Electrolux announced an Extraordinary General Meeting to be held without physical attendance due to COVID-19. Shareholders can vote by post until November 2, 2020, with results disclosed on November 3, 2020. The agenda includes a proposal for a SEK 7.00 dividend for the 2019 financial year and a performance-based share program for 2020. The program aims to engage senior managers and key employees, potentially costing up to SEK 409 million. The meeting will address amendments to association articles and the collection of proxies.
AB Electrolux has proposed a dividend of SEK 7 per share for the fiscal year 2019, reflecting a recovery in earnings and cash flow post-coronavirus pandemic. The decision follows a previous withdrawal of the SEK 8.50 dividend proposal due to uncertainty regarding the pandemic's impact. The Board anticipates a normalization in financial performance for Q4 2020 following strong demand during Q3. An Extraordinary General Meeting is scheduled for November 3, 2020, to approve the dividend. The Q3 report will be published on October 23, 2020.
Electrolux has appointed a Nomination Committee ahead of its Annual General Meeting set for March 25, 2021. The committee consists of six members, including representatives from the four largest shareholders, the Board Chairman, and another Board member. Johan Forssell from Investor AB will chair the committee. The committee's responsibility includes proposing candidates for key positions and remuneration for Board members. Shareholders can submit proposals via email to the Nomination Committee.
Electrolux has announced an online Capital Markets Update set for November 17, 2020, from 15:00 - 17:00 CET. Hosted by CEO Jonas Samuelson and other executives, the focus will be on driving profitable growth through innovation, emphasizing the company's premium positioning in Europe, particularly in built-in kitchen appliances.
The agenda includes discussions on the role of innovation in creating value and strategies for executing the innovation roadmap, along with a live Q&A session.
AB Electrolux has appointed Carsten Franke as the new Chief Operations Officer (COO) and Executive Vice President, effective October 1, 2020. He succeeds Jan Brockmann, who resigned for an external opportunity. Franke, previously COO of Electrolux Business Area Europe, has extensive experience in international manufacturing and supply chain management since joining the company in 2005. The Global Operations function he will oversee aims to enhance efficiencies and digitalization across the value chain.
Electrolux announced on August 18, 2020, that Jan Brockmann, Chief Operations Officer, will resign to pursue an external opportunity, effective September 30, 2020. Brockmann has been with Electrolux for a decade, contributing significantly to global operations, modularization, and automation initiatives.
His tenure included roles such as Head of R&D Major Appliances and Chief Technology Officer, before becoming COO in 2015. Electrolux is currently engaged in succession planning to fill this key position.