Schaffner Holding AG registered shares to have a new par value of CHF 36.00 from April 3, 2008
Luterbach (ots)
From April 3, 2008, Schaffner Holding AG registered shares will be traded with a new par value of CHF 36.00 on the main segment of the SWX Swiss Exchange. As a result of the decision reached at the 12th Annual General Meeting of Schaffner Holding AG held on January 16, 2008 to reduce capital by repaying par value to the shareholders to the tune of CHF 3.00 per registered share, the share capital is being reduced from CHF 24,801,660 to CHF 22,893,840 and will now be made up of 635,940 registered shares with a par value of CHF 36.00 per share. The repayment of CHF 3.00 net per Schaffner Holding AG registered share will take place on April 3, 2008 and will not be subject to any charges in Switzerland.
Schaffner - energy efficiency and reliability.
Schaffner is the international leader in the fields of electromagnetic compatibility and power quality and supports with its components solutions for an efficient and reliable use of electric energy. With its products and services, the Schaffner Group plays a key role in promoting technologies that support renewable energies, ensures the reliable functioning of electronic equipment and systems in compliance with all major quality and performance standards and meets the requirements for greater energy efficiency.
Calendar
May 14, 2008 Publication of 2007/2008 Interim Report December 9, 2008 Publication of Annual Report 2007/2008 January 14, 2009 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders
Contact:
Alexander Hagemann
Chief Executive Officer
Phone: +41/32/681'66'06
E-Mail: alexander.hagemann@schaffner.com
Martin Zwyssig
Chief Financial Officer
Phone: +41/32/681'66'08
E-Mail: martin.zwyssig@schaffner.com
Schaffner Holding AG
4542 Luterbach, Switzerland
Phone: +41/32/681'66'26
Fax: +41/32/681'66'30
Internet: www.schaffner.com