In accordance with the decision by Husqvarna's Annual General Meeting on March 28, 2012, the members of the Nomination Committee for the 2013 AGM are to be appointed by the four largest shareholders in terms of voting rights in the company as of August 31, 2012, who have expressed a wish to participate in the nomination committee work. In addition, the Nomination Committee shall also include the Chairman of the Husqvarna Board.
The Nomination Committee has been appointed by Investor AB, L E Lundbergföretagen AB, Alecta and Nordea Investment Funds. Each has appointed one member, as shown below, who will form Husqvarna's Nomination Committee together with the Chairman of the Husqvarna Board.
The Nomination Committee's members:
Petra Hedengran (chairman), Investor AB
Claes Boustedt, L E Lundbergföretagen AB
Ramsay Brufer, Alecta
Thomas Ehlin, Nordea Investment Funds
Lars Westerberg, Chairman of Husqvarna AB
The Nomination Committee will prepare proposals for the AGM in 2013, including proposals for the Chairman of the AGM, Board members, Chairman of the Board, remuneration for Board members, fees to the auditors, and the tasks and composition of the Nomination Committee for the AGM in 2014.
The Annual General Meeting of Husqvarna AB (publ) will be held in Jönköping, Sweden on April 11, 2013.
Shareholders who wish to submit proposals to the Nomination Committee should send an email to nominationcommittee@husqvarnagroup.comby February 8, 2013.
Husqvarna Group
The Husqvarna Group is the world's largest producer of outdoor power products including chainsaws, trimmers, lawn mowers and garden tractors. The Group is also the European leader in consumer watering products and one of the world leaders in cutting equipment and diamond tools for the construction and stone industries. The product offering includes products for both consumers and professional users. The Group's products are sold via dealers and retailers in more than 100 countries. Net sales in 2011 amounted to SEK 30 billion, and the average number of employees was approximately 15,700.
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For additional information, please contact
Tobias Norrby, Investor relations manager at +46 8 738 93 35
Husqvarna Press Hotline at +46 8 738 90 80 or press@husqvarnagroup.com