🧾 What This Document Is

This is an official invitation and agenda for Alcon Inc.'s upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM). It’s a formal notice telling shareholders what will be voted on, how to participate, and the key details for the meeting on April 30, 2026.

👉 In simple terms: It’s the annual "shareholder meeting playbook" outlining all the important votes and announcements.

💰 The Big Vote: Dividend Proposal

The Board is proposing a dividend of CHF 0.28 per share (Swiss Francs). This is paid from the company's accumulated earnings.

Total Payout: Based on the total shares, this is a maximum of CHF 139.9 million (about $155 million).
Key Dates:
- Ex-Dividend Date: May 5, 2026 (for shares via SIX SIS) / May 6, 2026 (for shares via DTC). If you buy the stock after this date, you won't get the dividend.
- Payout Date: On or around May 7, 2026.
Tax Note: A 35% Swiss withholding tax will be deducted from the gross dividend amount.
👉 Why it matters for shareholders: This is the direct cash return from owning the stock. The different ex-dividend dates are due to a change in US settlement practices.

👥 Board & Governance Elections

Several key votes will shape the company's leadership and oversight.

Board Re-Elections: All 10 current board members are up for re-election.
New Board Member: R. Scott Herren, former CFO of Cisco Systems, is proposed for election. He brings 35+ years of financial and operational experience.
Committees: The three members of the Compensation Committee are up for re-election, with Karen May intended to remain as Chair.
Auditors: PricewaterhouseCoopers SA is proposed for re-election as the company's statutory auditors.
👉 Why it matters: Shareholders are essentially voting on who steers the company and who checks its financial homework.

⚖️ Votes on Pay (Say-on-Pay)

Shareholders get two types of votes on executive and board compensation:

Consultative (Non-Binding) Vote: On the 2025 Compensation Report. This is advisory feedback.
Binding Votes: Shareholders must approve the maximum total compensation for:
- The Board of Directors for the next year: CHF 4.275 million (~$4.8 million).
- The Executive Committee (top management) for the 2027 financial year: CHF 47.1 million (~$52.8 million).

👉 Why it matters: This gives shareholders a direct say on how much the company's top leaders and directors are paid.

📋 Other Shareholder Approvals

A few other standard, important approvals are on the agenda.

Financial Statements: Approval of the 2025 financial results for both Alcon Inc. and the consolidated group.
Discharge: Granting discharge (formal approval) to the Board and Executive Committee for their management in 2025.
Non-Financial Matters: A consultative vote on the 2025 sustainability report.
👉 Why it matters: These are the core fiduciary and ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) oversight items.

📅 Practical Logistics for the Meeting

The meeting is at the Swiss Tech Convention Center (STCC) in Lausanne, Switzerland, on April 30, 2026.

Registration Deadline: Shareholders must be in the register by April 16, 2026, to vote.
Proxy Voting: You can appoint the independent representative, Hartmann Dreyer Attorneys-at-law, or a third person. Instructions are due by April 26, 2026.
E-Voting: Available via www.gvote.ch for eligible shareholders.
Language: The meeting will be in English, with simultaneous French and German translation.

🧠 The Analogy

Think of this AGM invitation like the agenda for a critical town hall meeting. The "mayor and council" (Board and Execs) present last year's budget report (Financials), ask the townspeople (shareholders) to approve next year's spending on town projects (Compensation limits), vote on whether to rehire the council members, and announce if everyone will get a portion of the town's savings back (the dividend).

📇 Key Contacts & People

Company Contact: Alcon Inc.
Address: Rue Louis-d'Affry 6, 1701 Fribourg, Switzerland
Phone: +41 58 911 21 10
Email: [email protected]
Investor Website: https://www.investor.alcon.com/
Independent Representative: Hartmann Dreyer, Attorneys-at-law, P.O. Box 343, 1701 Fribourg, Switzerland
Proposed New Director: R. Scott Herren (former CFO of Cisco)

🧩 Final Takeaway

This AGM is your annual opportunity as an Alcon shareholder to directly influence leadership, executive pay, and approve the dividend. The most immediate personal impact is the CHF 0.28 per share dividend going ex-dividend in early May 2026.

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