Press release
MIXED SHAREHOLDERS’ MEETING OF MAY 13th, 2020
Paris La Défense, May 14th, 2020 - Nexans Annual Shareholders Meeting, held behind closed doors on May 13th, 2020 at the Company head office, approved all 24 resolutions submitted by the Board of Directors. The detailed results are available online at www.nexans.com/ga2020.
Shareholders approved in particular resolutions related to the renewal of the term in office as member of the Board of Directors of Kathleen Wantz’O’Rourke, independent director, and the appointments as independent directors of Jane Basson and Sylvie Jéhanno, for a four-year term.
Shareholders also renewed the term in office as director representing employee shareholders of Marie-Cécile de Fougières, for a one-year term.
The Board of directors resolved on the following changes in the Board committees and their composition:
- Audit, Accounts and Risk Committee: Kathleen Wantz-O'Rourke (Chairwoman), Bpifrance Participations represented by Anne-Sophie Hérelle, Sylvie Jéhanno, Hubert Porte and Francisco Perez Mackenna ;
- Appointments and Corporate Governance Committee: Anne Lebel, Lead Independent Director (Chairwoman), Jane Basson, Bpifrance Participations represented by Anne-Sophie Hérelle, Sylvie Jéhanno and Francesco Perez Mackenna;
- Compensation Committee: Anne Lebel, Lead Independent Director (Chairwoman), Angéline Afanoukoé (director representing employees), Jane Basson, Bpifrance Participations represented by Anne-Sophie Hérelle, Sylvie Jéhanno and Francesco Perez Mackenna;
- Strategic and Sustainable Development Committee: Oscar Hasbún Martinez (Chairman), Jane Basson, Bpifrance Participations represented by Anne-Sophie Hérelle, Marc Grynberg, and Francisco Perez Mackenna.
The amended Company bylaws and Board internal regulations are available on Nexans website at www.nexans.com/governance.
The Shareholders' Meeting was broadcasted live in French and English, and a replay will be available shortly on the website www.nexans.com.
About Nexans
Nexans is a key driver for the world’s transition to a more connected and sustainable energy future. For over 120 years, the Group has brought energy to life by providing customers with advanced cable technologies for power and data transmission. Today, Nexans goes beyond cables to offer customers a complete service that leverages digital technology to maximize the performance and efficiency of their critical assets. The Group designs solutions and services along the entire value chain in four main business areas: Building & Territories (including utilities and emobility), High Voltage & Projects (covering offshore wind farms, subsea interconnections, land high voltage), Telecom & Data (covering data transmission, telecom networks, hyperscale data centers, LAN), and Industry & Solutions (including renewables, transportation, oil and gas, automation, and others).
Corporate Social Responsibility is a guiding principle of Nexans’ business activities and internal practices. In 2013 Nexans was the first cable provider to create a Foundation supporting sustainable initiatives bringing access to energy to disadvantaged communities worldwide. The Group’s commitment to developing ethical, sustainable and high-quality cables also drives its active involvement within leading industry associations, including Europacable, the NEMA, ICF and CIGRE.
Nexans employs nearly 26,000 people with an industrial footprint in 34 countries and commercial activities worldwide. In 2019, the Group generated 6.7 billion euros in sales.
Nexans is listed on Euronext Paris, compartment A.
For more information, please visit: www.nexans.com
Additional information:
| Financial Communication | Communications |
| Aurélia Baudey-Vignaud Tel: +33 (0)1 78 15 03 94 e-mail : aurelia.baudey-vignaud@nexans.com | Catherine Garipoglu Tel: + 33 (0)1 78 15 04 78 e-mail: catherine.garipoglu@nexans.com |
| Angéline Afanoukoe Tel: + 33 (0)1 78 15 04 67 e-mail: angeline.afanoukoe@nexans.com |
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