Solvay SA
Ticker: SOLB
Meeting date: 08/12/2023
Meeting type: Extraordinary Shareh
| Proposal | Mgt rec | Vote | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Management proposals | |||
| 1 | Proposal Receive Special Board and Auditor Report Re: Demerger Proposal | Mgt rec None | Vote None |
| 2 | Proposal Acknowledge Information on Significant Changes in the Assets and Liabilities of the Companies Involved in the Demerger | Mgt rec None | Vote None |
| 3 | Proposal Approve Demerger Proposal | Mgt rec For | Vote For |
| 4 | Proposal Approve Reduction in Share Capital | Mgt rec For | Vote For |
| 5 | Proposal Amend Article 5 to Reflect Changes in Capital | Mgt rec For | Vote For |
| 6 | Proposal Receive Special Board Report Re: Article 7:199 Paragraph 2 of the Code of Companies and Associations | Mgt rec None | Vote None |
| 7 | Proposal Renew Authorization to Increase Share Capital within the Framework of Authorized Capital | Mgt rec For | Vote For |
| 8 | Proposal Authorize Board to Issue Shares in the Event of a Public Tender Offer or Share Exchange Offer and Renew Authorization to Increase Share Capital within the Framework of Authorized Capital | Mgt rec For | Vote For |
| 9 | Proposal Authorize Repurchase of Up to 10 Percent of Issued Share Capital and Amend Article 9 Accordingly | Mgt rec For | Vote For |
| 10 | Proposal Authorize Board to Repurchase Shares in the Event of a Serious and Imminent Harm and Under Normal Conditions | Mgt rec For | Vote For |
| 11 | Proposal Authorize Reissuance of Repurchased Shares | Mgt rec For | Vote For |
| 12 | Proposal Authorize Board to Reissue Shares in the Event of a Serious and Imminent Harm | Mgt rec For | Vote For |
| 13 | Proposal Approve Cancellation of Repurchased Shares | Mgt rec For | Vote For |
| 14 | Proposal Change Date of the 2024 Ordinary Shareholders' Meeting | Mgt rec For | Vote For |
| 15 | Proposal Adopt New Articles of Association | Mgt rec For | Vote For |
| 16 | Proposal Approve Change-in-Control Provision: Environmental Liabilities | Mgt rec For | Vote For |
| 17 | Proposal Approve Change-in-Control Provision related to U.S. Tax Matters | Mgt rec For | Vote For |
| 18 | Proposal Approve Exceptional Bonus for the CEO | Mgt rec For | Vote For |
| 19 | Proposal Acknowledge Resignation of Directors | Mgt rec None | Vote None |
| 20.1 | Proposal Elect Thomas Aebischer as Independent Director | Mgt rec For | Vote For |
| 20.2 | Proposal Elect Thierry Bonnefous as Director | Mgt rec For | Vote For |
| 20.3 | Proposal Elect Yves Bonte as Independent Director | Mgt rec For | Vote For |
| 20.4 | Proposal Elect Philippe Kehren as Director | Mgt rec For | Vote For |
| 20.5 | Proposal Elect Annette Stube as Independent Director | Mgt rec For | Vote For |
| 20.6 | Proposal Elect Melchior de Vogue as Director | Mgt rec For | Vote For |
| 21 | Proposal Authorize Implementation of Approved Resolutions and Filing of Required Documents/Formalities at Trade Registryt | Mgt rec For | Vote For |
Disclaimer
This page contains certain information as to the voting intentions of Norges Bank in its role as manager of the Government Pension Fund Global. This disclosure is provided to promote transparency as to Norges Bank’s engagement with investee companies, and in view of its approach to responsible investing. Norges Bank’s voting intention is an internal decision and has not been agreed with any third party. Please note the following:
- This disclosure is provided for information purposes only. It does not constitute advice and should not be taken as a recommendation or an instruction on any matter, including whether any relevant third party should buy, sell or retain shares, or how any third party should exercise any voting rights they may have. Any person who wishes to obtain advice should seek this from a professional adviser. This disclosure is not a proxy solicitation and is not intended to influence the vote of other shareholders.
- No reliance should be placed on this information or its accuracy, and Norges Bank accepts no responsibility or liability for any action taken or not taken on the basis of this information. Any relevant third party should form their own views based on their own analysis of the relevant facts and circumstances.
- To be clear, Norges Bank has no duty of care in respect of any third party who decides to view this disclosure, which shall be done entirely at their own risk.
- Any information in this disclosure is subject to change without notice. In particular, be aware that Norges Bank’s intentions and the holdings of the Government Pension Fund Global may change over time and, to the extent permitted by applicable law, Norges Bank disclaims any responsibility to update this information as a result of such changes or for any other reason.
- Securities lending or other activity may mean that the votes cast by Norges Bank are significantly different than its economic or published holding of shares, or significantly different from its holding at the date of this disclosure. No assumption should be made or reliance placed on the number of votes that will be cast.
- Norges Bank is not subject to any prohibition on securities lending, trading or other activity as a result of this disclosure at any point prior to or after the publication of this disclosure.