PARIS, FRANCE, April 27, 2018
- Approval of 2017 financial statements and €0.60 dividend per share
- Approval of all resolutions
- Evolution of the Supervisory Board
The quorum was established at 75.023 %
Approval of 2017 Financial Statements
The General Meeting has approved the statutory and consolidated financial statements for 2017.
Dividend
The General Meeting has approved the allocation of the Company's 2017 net result and the distribution of a €0.60 dividend per share, which will be paid out as of July 5, 2018.
Other resolutions
The other resolutions adopted by the General Meeting are related notably to:
- The renewal of the terms of office as members of the Supervisory Board of Messrs. Didier Deconinck and Eric La Bonnardière;
- The appointment as member of the Supervisory Board of Mr. Julien Deconinck, and as observer of Mr. Bernard-André Deconinck; and
- The amounts of the compensation paid or awarded for the 2017 financial year to the concerned Company officers, as well as the principles and criteria of this compensation for the 2018 financial year (« Say on pay »).
The complete results of the votes are available on the Company's website under: "Shareholders' General Meeting 2018".
Governance: evolution of the Supervisory Board
Following the General Meeting, and in accordance with the announcement made on February 8, 2018, the Supervisory Board has decided to appoint as new Chairman Mr. Eric La Bonnardière, and as new Vice-Chairman Mr. Didier Deconinck, as of today.
The Supervisory Board expressed its sincere thanks to Mr. Didier Deconinck for his major contribution to the Board's work and to the development of Tarkett Group throughout his chairmanship of nearly 13 years. The Supervisory Board is delighted with Eric La Bonnardière's new responsibilities, which represents a forward-looking choice.
In addition, the Supervisory Board has also decided, upon proposal of the Nominations, Compensations and Governance Committee, to appoint, as of today, Mr. Julien Deconinck as member of the Audit, Risks and Compliance Committee, to replace Mr. Eric La Bonnardière.
About Eric La Bonnardière
Eric La Bonnardière is a grandson of Bernard Deconinck Senior. Eric is the co-founder, Chairman, and CEO of Evaneos, a leading European travel marketplace who won the "start-up of the year" award from EY in 2017.
Before creating Evaneos in 2009, Eric began his career in 2006 as a consultant at Capgemini and at the strategic consulting firm Advancy, where he focused on projects relating to industry and distribution. He obtained an engineering degree from Supélec, and a Master in Business from HEC Paris.
Financial Calendar - publications to be released after market closing
- July 25, 2018: Half-year Financial Results
- October 23, 2018: Third quarter Financial Results
About Tarkett
With net sales of more than €2.8 billion in 2017, Tarkett is a worldwide leader of innovative flooring and sports surface solutions. Offering a wide range of products including vinyl, linoleum, carpet, rubber, wood, laminate, synthetic turf and athletic tracks, the Group serves customers in more than 100 countries worldwide through its major brands: Tarkett, Desso, Johnsonite, Tandus Centiva, Tarkett Sports, FieldTurf and Beynon. With approximately 13,000 employees and 34 industrial sites, Tarkett sells 1.3 million square meters of flooring every day, for hospitals, schools, housing, hotels, offices, stores and sports fields. Committed to "Doing Good. Together", the Group has implemented an eco-innovation strategy based on Cradle to Cradle® principles and promotes circular economy, with the ultimate goal of contributing to people's health and wellbeing, and preserving the natural capital. Tarkett is listed on Euronext Paris (compartment A, ISIN: FR0004188670, ticker TKTT) and is included in the following indices: SBF 120, CAC Mid 60. www.tarkett.com.
Investor Relations Contact
Tarkett - Alexandra Baubigeat Boucheron - alexandra.baubigeatboucheron@tarkett.com
Media Contacts
Tarkett - Véronique Bouchard Bienaymé - communication@tarkett.com
Brunswick - tarkett@brunswickgroup.com - Tel. : +33 (0) 1 53 96 83 83