Report from Trelleborg AB's Annual General Meeting Approximately 900 shareholders participated in the Trelleborg Group's Annual General Meeting in Trelleborg on April 28. CEO Peter Nilsson described how Trelleborg develops high-performance solutions that seal, damp and protect in demanding industrial environments throughout the world. “In 2007, the Trelleborg Group continued to grow and sales increased by 14 percent. It was particularly gratifying,” said Peter Nilsson, “that our organic growth reached a level of 10 percent.” Peter Nilsson underlined the Group's priority of creating value for customers, shareholders and employees by continuing to refine the business structure and product portfolio. “Trelleborg achieves this, for example, by continuously striving toward leading positions in segments that are attractive in the long-term, such as offshore oil and gas exploration, aerospace, the chemicals industry and infrastructure. At the same time, it is important to continue strengthening our leading positions that have been established for several years.” Peter Nilsson also emphasized the importance of continuing to increase the Group's presence in such growth markets as Asia, Latin America and Eastern Europe. Dividend In accordance with the proposal of the Board of Directors and the CEO, the Annual General Meeting approved the payment of a dividend of SEK 6.50 per share. The record date for the dividend is May 2, which means that the dividend is expected to be distributed through VPC on May 7. Board of Directors In accordance with the proposal from shareholders representing about 65 percent of the number of votes, Heléne Bergquist, Staffan Bohman, Rolf Kjellman, Claes Lindqvist, Anders Narvinger and Peter Nilsson were reelected. Sören Mellstig was elected as a new Board member. He replaces Berthold Lindqvist, who declined reelection. The Meeting elected Anders Narvinger as Chairman of the Board. Trelleborg is a global industrial group whose leading positions are based on advanced polymer technology and in-depth applications know-how. Trelleborg develops high-performance solutions that seal, damp and protect in demanding industrial environments. The Trelleborg Group had annual sales 2007 of approximately SEK 31 billion, with about 25,000 employees in 40 countries. The Group comprises four business areas: Trelleborg Engineered Systems, Trelleborg Automotive, Trelleborg Sealing Solutions and Trelleborg Wheel Systems. The Trelleborg share has been listed on the Stockholm Stock Exchange since 1964 and is listed on the OMX Nordic List, large cap. www.trelleborg.com For further information, please contact: Media: Vice President Mikael Sjöblom, 0410 - 670 15, 0733 - 74 70 15, mikael.sjoblom@trelleborg.com Investors/analysts: Vice President IR Conny Torstensson, 0410 - 670 70, 0734 - 08 70 70, conny.torstensson@trelleborg.com
Report from Trelleborg AB's Annual General Meeting
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