Communiqué from extraordinary general meeting in Nilar International AB
In connection with the extra general meeting on March 3rd, 2022, Nilar's shareholders have elected Gunnar Wieslander as a member and new Chairman of the Board of Nilar International AB (“Nilar”), in accordance with the Nomination Committee's proposal.
Michael Obermayer, former Chairman of the Board, Anders Gudmarsson and Peter Fedeley, have in connection with the extra general meeting announced that they are resigning as members of the Board. Nilar's Board of Director now includes Stefan De Geer, Helena Nathhorst, Ulrika Molander, Marko Allikson and Chairman of the Board Gunnar Wieslander.
It was resolved, in accordance with the nomination committee’s proposal, that the remuneration shall be SEK 200,000 for each director (SEK 100,000) and SEK 500,000 to the chairman (SEK 250,000), SEK 100,000 for members of the audit committee (SEK 50,000) and SEK 150,000 to the chair of the audit committee and SEK 50,000 to the members of the remuneration committee.
Gunnar Wieslander was born in 1962 and has a background as a naval officer where he, among other things, served as commander of the submarine flotilla. Other assignments include positions as State Secretary in the Government Offices and CEO of Saab Kockums AB. He is currently Senior Vice President of Kreab Worldwide AB. Gunnar has an education i.a. from the Swedish Defence University and Stanford University.
- Nilar is a very interesting technology company with an important place in the green transition. With its unique attributes, the conditions are great for Nilar's batteries to set a new industry standard for safety, sustainability, and longevity. I look forward to continuing the work of developing the company's position in an expanding market in the role of chairman, together with the board and the management team, says Gunnar Wieslander.
- I look forward to working with Gunnar Wieslander to lead Nilar's continued development. I am convinced that with his background and solid experience, he will be an excellent chairman to continue driving Nilar's exciting journey, says Erik Oldmark, CEO of Nilar.
For further information, please contact:
Erik Oldmark, CEO
E-mail erik.oldmark@nilar.com
Mobile +46 70 432 4444
About Nilar:
Nilar is a Swedish-based developer and manufacturer of batteries for stationary energy storage systems. Energy storage systems can be used to bridge imbalances between energy production and demand in order to, for example, improve the utilization of intermittent electricity production from renewable energy sources, such as solar energy and wind power, as well as to strengthen the increasingly strained power grids. Nilar's battery technology is based on nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) electrochemistry with a water-based electrolyte, which results in a strong environmental, safety, and longevity profile. The Company is headquartered in Täby and the energy-efficient production facility is, since 2012, located in Gävle, where the Company's research and development also takes place.
The Nilar share is listed at Nasdaq First North Premier Growth Market, ticker NILAR. FNCA Sweden is Certified Adviser +46 8 528 00 399. For more information go to www.nilar.com.
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