OREANDA-NEWS. Around 1002 shareholders attended the General Meeting at the Hallenstadion in Zurich. Overall, 16.55 million of the voting rights (51.18% of the share capital) were represented.

For the 2016 financial year, the Board of Directors proposed a withholding tax-free distribution to shareholders out of the capital contribution reserve of CHF 11.00 per registered share. This was approved by the General Meeting and will be paid with value date 2 May 2017.

The General Meeting confirmed Rolf D?rig as Chairman of the Board of Directors and confirmed the other Board members for an extra term of office of one year each. Stefan Loacker was newly elected to the Board of Directors. Wolf Becke resigned from the Swiss Life Board of Directors after five years’ membership, due to having reached the statutory age limit. The Board of Directors and the Corporate Executive Board would like to thank him for his strong commitment to Swiss Life.