General meetings

The notice of the meeting and the resolutions with supporting documentation, including the recommendations of the Nomination Committee, are sent to the shareholders no later than three weeks prior to the date of the General Meeting. Shareholders who cannot attend the meeting may vote by proxy. Information about the procedures the shareholder must observe in order to participate and vote is given together with the notice of the meeting. The shareholder also receives a form for appointment of a proxy. Efforts are being made to set the deadline for participation close to the meeting date. The Chairman of the Board and some of the Board members and the members of the Nomination Committee are normally
present at the Annual General Meeting. The auditor is also present. The Chairman of the Board has acted as chairman of the general meetings.