Capital Structure
Below is an overview of the share capital of Uster Technologies Ltd as of June 30, 2008:| Share capital as of June 30, 2008 | CHF/shares |
|---|---|
| Outstanding share capital | CHF 61,664,000 |
| Total shares | 6,560,000 |
| Authorized share capital | CHF 8,930,000 |
| Maximum number of shares from authorized share capital | 950,000 |
| Conditional share capital | CHF 3,008,000 |
| Maximum number of shares from conditional share capital | 320,000 |
The registered shares of Uster Technologies Ltd have been listed on SIX Swiss Exchange since October 19, 2007. The par value per registered share is CHF 9.40. The share capital is fully paid up.
Each share carries one vote at the general meeting of shareholders. Voting rights may be exercised only after a shareholder has been registered upon application in the share register of Uster Technologies Ltd as a shareholder with voting rights.
All registered shareholders entitled to vote may be represented at a general meeting by a proxy designated by them in writing or by the representative appointed by the Company, by the independent proxy or by a depositary representative. The representatives need not be shareholders.
The Board of Directors is further required to convene an extraordinary shareholders’ meeting if so resolved by a shareholders’ meeting or if so requested by holders of shares holding in aggregate at least 10% of the nominal share capital of the Company. Shareholders holding shares with a nominal value of at least CHF 1 million or 10% of the nominal share capital have the right to request that a specific proposal be discussed and voted upon at the next shareholders’ meeting, setting forth the item and proposal. This request to put an item on the agenda has to be made at least 60 days prior to the date of the meeting. Extraordinary shareholders’ meetings may be called as often as necessary, in particular in all cases required by law.