Nomination Committee 2015

In accordance with the decision by Husqvarna’s Annual General Meeting (“AGM”) on April 10, 2014, the members of the Nomination Committee for the 2015 AGM are to be appointed by the four largest shareholders in terms of voting rights in the company as of the last banking day in August, August 29, 2014, who have expressed a wish to participate in the nomination committee work. In addition, the Nomination Committee shall also include the Chairman of the Husqvarna Board.

Composition

The Nomination Committee shall consist of one representative of each of the four largest shareholders in the company with regard to the number of votes held, together with the Chairman of the Board of Directors.

The names of the four representatives and the names of the shareholders they represent shall be announced at the latest six months before the Annual General Meeting 2015 and shall be based on the known number of votes as of August 29, 2014. The term of office for the Nomination Committee shall be for the period until a new Nomination Committee has been appointed. Unless the members of the Nomination Committee agree otherwise, the Chairman of the Nomination Committee shall be the member that represents the largest shareholder with regard to the number of votes held.

In accordance with the decision by the Annual General Meeting in April 2013, Husqvarna shall have a Nomination Committee consisting of representatives of each of the four largest shareholders in terms of voting rights, and the Chairman of the Board of Directors.

The members of the Nomination Committee for the AGM in 2015 are:

  • Petra Hedengran (chairman), Investor AB
  • Claes Boustedt, L E Lundbergföretagen AB
  • Ramsay Brufer, Alecta
  • Ricard Wennerklint, If Skadeförsäkring AB
  • Lars Westerberg, Chairman of the Board of Directors

As of August 29, 2014, Investor's shareholding in Husqvarna corresponded to 31.2% of the voting rights in the company; Lundbergföretagen's to 23.7%; Alecta's to 3.9%, and If Skadeförsäkring's to 3.6%.

The Nomination Committee will prepare proposals for the AGM in 2015, including proposals for the Chairman of the Board of Directors, remuneration to the Directors, fees to the auditors, and to the extent deemed necessary, the tasks and composition of the Nomination Committee for the AGM in 2016.

Proposals

Shareholders who wish to submit proposals to the Nomination Committee should send an email to [email protected] by February 13, 2015.

Tasks

The Nomination Committee's tasks include preparing a proposal to the AGM 2015 regarding the following issues:

  • Chairman of the AGM
  • Directors of the Board
  • Chairman of the Board of Directors
  • Remuneration for Directors of the Board (distinguishing between the Chairman and the other Directors, as well as remuneration for committee work)
  • Auditors' fees
  • Nomination Committee for 2016