Leonteq AG (SIX: LEON) announced today that shareholders approved all proposals put forward by the Board of Directors at the company's Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Zurich. The meeting, which saw attendance representing approximately 64% of issued shares, marks a key event for the Swiss fintech company as it continues to execute its strategy in the structured investment solutions market.
The AGM was attended by 102 shareholders representing 453,102 shares, while the independent proxy represented 1,152 shareholders with 11,252,476 shares. All five incumbent members of the Board of Directors were re-elected for a further one-year term, including Christopher Chambers as Chairman. In addition, shareholders elected Barbara Heller and Juerg Steiger as new independent board members, strengthening the board's composition with fresh expertise.
Among the approved items were the Management Report, Consolidated Financial Statements, and Financial Statements for the 2025 financial year, as well as the Sustainability Report 2025 and Compensation Report 2025 in advisory votes. Shareholders also approved the allocation of retained earnings, re-election of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, statutory auditors, and independent proxy, along with changes to the Articles of Association and compensation for the Board of Directors and Executive Committee.
The newly constituted Board and committee compositions reflect a focus on governance and risk oversight. Christopher Chambers will continue as Chairman of the Board and also serve on the Audit and Risk Committee. Philippe Weber becomes Vice-Chairman of the Audit and Risk Committee, while Barbara Heller chairs the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. Thomas Meier chairs the Audit and Risk Committee, and Juerg Steiger joins as a member of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee.
Leonteq, a Swiss fintech company with a leading marketplace for structured investment solutions, leverages proprietary technology to offer derivative investment products across capital protection, yield enhancement, and participation classes. The company acts as a direct issuer and partner to financial institutions, also enabling life insurers and banks to produce capital-efficient, unit-linked pension products. With offices in 12 countries across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, Leonteq holds a BBB-/stable credit rating from Fitch Ratings and an AAA ESG rating from MSCI.
Further details of the voting results are available on Leonteq's website at www.leonteq.com/agm. The strong shareholder support underscores confidence in Leonteq's strategic direction and governance framework as it navigates the evolving financial landscape.
