Change of control and defense measures

Barry Callebaut change of control and defense

Change of control and defense measures

According to the Swiss Stock Exchange and Securities Trading Act, an investor who acquires 33 1⁄3% or more of all voting rights in the Company has to submit a take-over offer for all shares outstanding.

The Company has not elected to change or opt out of this rule. There are no change of control clauses in the appointment letters of the members of the Board or in the employment contracts of the Executive Committee.

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Barry Callebaut Group Corporate Governance

Corporate governance

The information that follows is provided in accordance with the Directive on Information Relating to Corporate Governance issued by the SIX Exchange Regulation division (DCG). The principles and rules of Corporate Governance as practiced by Barry Callebaut AG are laid down in the Articles of Incorporation, the Internal Regulations of the Board of Directors and the Charters of the Board Committees. These are reviewed regularly by the Board of Directors and adapted as needed.
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Information policy

The Company is committed to continuous and open communication with its shareholders, potential investors and other stakeholders based on the principles of transparency and equal treatment, i.e. simultaneous provision of price-sensitive information and no selective disclosure.
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Remuneration Report

The Remuneration Report describes the fundamental principles of the remuneration system at Barry Callebaut as well as the governance framework related to remuneration decisions.

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