Who is Lonza’s external statutory auditor?
The external statutory auditor is elected by shareholders at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) for one business year. Deloitte AG, Zurich, Switzerland, currently serves as Lonza’s external statutory auditor. The Audit and Compliance Committee oversees the external audit relationship and ensures that the lead auditor is rotated at least every seven years.
Where can I find information about Lonza’s capital structure?
Information on share capital, capital band, shares, share register, and limitations on nominee registrations, is available in the Lonza Articles of Association.
What happens in the event of a change of control, and what defense measures are in place?
According to the Swiss Federal Act on Financial Market Infrastructures and Market Conduct in Securities and Derivatives Trading (Financial Market Infrastructure Act, FinMIA), an investor who acquires more than 33⅓% of the voting rights (directly, indirectly or in concert with third parties) whether exercisable or not, is required to submit a takeover offer for all shares outstanding. No special opting-out or opting-up dispositions are contained in the Lonza Articles of Association.
Where can I find information about Board of Directors and Executive Committee compensation?
Details of Board of Directors and Executive Committee compensation are available in the 2025 Remuneration Report, respectively on page 184 and 193.
Where can I find information about Lonza’s group structure and shareholders?
Information on the operational group structure, significant shareholders and cross-shareholdings is available here and in the 2025 Corporate Governance Report on page 204.
What shareholder participation rights are available?
Information on voting-right restrictions and representation, statutory quorums, convocation of shareholder meetings, agenda items and entry in the share register is available in the 2025 Corporate Governance Report on page 226.