Baloise General Meeting: Dividend and Strategic Recruitment

At the 62nd Annual General Meeting, the shareholders of Baloise Holding Ltd approved the Board of Directors' proposals. The dividend will be increased by CHF 0.40 to CHF 8.10 per share, reflecting the company's strong financial position in 2024. André Helfenstein and Vincent Vandendael are joining the Board of Directors to strengthen its expertise in insurance and financial markets.

Chairman Thomas von Planta has discussed a strategic merger with Helvetia. This merger is seen as a major step forward, aiming to create the second-largest insurance group in Switzerland. The merger is to be discussed at an extraordinary general meeting scheduled for May 23, 2025.

Finally, 1,001 shareholders participated in the meeting, representing 57.7% of the share capital, affirming their support for Baloise's strategic developments.