Shareholders of mobilezone holding ag approved all proposals submitted by the Board of Directors during the company's Annual General Meeting, with 41.26 percent of all shares represented. The meeting saw 58.18 percent of registered shares entitled to vote participating in the decisions that will shape the telecommunications company's direction for the coming year.
The approved resolutions include the distribution of a dividend of CHF 0.90 per share, maintaining the same level as the previous year. The dividend will be payable on April 17, 2026, with an ex-dividend date of April 15, 2026. This consistent dividend payout demonstrates the company's financial stability and commitment to shareholder returns despite market fluctuations in the telecommunications sector.
Leadership continuity was a key theme of the meeting, with shareholders re-electing Olaf Swantee as Chairman alongside board members Lea Sonderegger, Markus Bernhard, and Andreas Wyss. The board also re-elected Lea Sonderegger and Olaf Swantee to the Nomination & Compensation Committee, with Sonderegger confirmed as Chair during the constitutive meeting of the Board of Directors. This leadership stability is significant for mobilezone, which operates as Switzerland's leading independent telecommunications specialist with approximately 600 employees across multiple locations.
Shareholders granted discharge to members of both the Board of Directors and Executive Management, indicating approval of their performance during the previous fiscal year. The Non-Financial Report for the 2025 financial year received approval, reflecting growing investor interest in corporate responsibility and sustainability practices. All remuneration proposals were approved, and BDO AG, Zurich, was elected as statutory auditor for another one-year term.
The company's strategic pillars include retail operations under the well-known "mobilezone" brand, MVNO (Mobile Virtual Network Operator) services, B2B operations, and sustainability-focused Second Life business involving device repairs and refurbished products under the "jusit" brand. Mobilezone offers a comprehensive range of telecommunications products and services through approximately 125 own shops in Switzerland, online platforms, and third-party channels. The minutes of the Annual General Meeting are available on the company's Investor Relations website at https://www.mobilezoneholding.ch.
This shareholder approval comes at a time when telecommunications companies face increasing competition and technological disruption. The unanimous support for all board proposals suggests confidence in mobilezone's current strategy and leadership team. The company's position as an independent specialist in the Swiss market allows it to offer products and services from all telecommunications providers, providing consumers with choice and flexibility in an increasingly consolidated industry.
The maintenance of the dividend at CHF 0.90 per share provides income stability for investors while the re-election of experienced board members ensures continuity in corporate governance. These decisions collectively signal that mobilezone is maintaining a steady course in a rapidly evolving telecommunications landscape, balancing shareholder returns with strategic investments in its retail, MVNO, B2B, and sustainability initiatives.
