Leonteq AG announced today that its shareholders approved all proposals put forward by the Board of Directors at the Annual General Meeting held in Zurich. The meeting, attended by 102 shareholders representing 453,102 shares, with the independent proxy representing 1,152 shareholders and 11,252,476 shares, achieved total attendance of approximately 64% of issued shares.
All five incumbent Board members were re-elected for a one-year term, and Christopher Chambers was re-elected as Chairman. Additionally, shareholders elected Barbara Heller and Juerg Steiger as new independent Board members. Other approved proposals included the Management Report, Consolidated Financial Statements, and Financial Statements for 2025, 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 and Executive Committee.
The new Board and committee composition includes Christopher Chambers as Chairman of the Audit and Risk Committee, Philippe Weber as Vice-Chairman, and Barbara Heller as Chair of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee, with Philippe Le Baquer, Thomas Meier, Juerg Steiger, and Sylvia Steinmann serving as members. Detailed voting results are available on Leonteq’s website at www.leonteq.com/agm.
Leonteq, a Swiss fintech company, operates a leading marketplace for structured investment solutions, offering derivative investment products and services in capital protection, yield enhancement, and participation classes. The company acts as a direct issuer and partner to financial institutions, enabling 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, an AAA ESG rating from MSCI, and is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (SIX: LEON). More information is available at www.leonteq.com.
The strong shareholder approval underscores confidence in Leonteq’s governance and strategic direction, particularly as the company continues to innovate in the structured investment market. The election of new independent directors Barbara Heller and Juerg Steiger is expected to bring fresh perspectives to the board, while the re-election of Chairman Christopher Chambers ensures continuity. The approval of compensation reports and changes to the Articles of Association aligns with best practices in corporate governance, reinforcing Leonteq’s commitment to transparency and shareholder value.
