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| Schaeffler AG postpones annual general meeting due to corona crisis |
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Herzogenaurach | March 18, 2020 | Schaeffler AG has postponed its annual general meeting originally scheduled for April 17, 2020, in Nuremberg due to the growing spread of the coronavirus and the resulting ban on mass events.
The new date for the annual general meeting will be announced shortly. That date will fall within the first eight months of the current year as required by stock corporation law. Invitations to the annual general meeting will be issued with the statutory notice period.
Forward-looking statements and projections
Certain statements in this press release are forward-looking statements. By their nature, forward-looking statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. These risks, uncertainties and assumptions could adversely affect the outcome and financial consequences of the plans and events described herein. No one undertakes any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. You should not place any undue reliance on forward-looking statements which speak only as of the date of this press release. Statements contained in this press release regarding past trends or events should not be taken as representation that such trends or events will continue in the future. The cautionary statements set out above should be considered in connection with any subsequent written or oral forward-looking statements that Schaeffler, or persons acting on its behalf, may issue.
About Schaeffler
The Schaeffler Group is a leading global supplier to the automotive and industrial sectors. The portfolio includes high-precision components and systems for engine, transmission, and chassis applications as well as rolling and plain bearing solutions for a large number of industrial applications. The Schaeffler Group is already shaping "Mobility for tomorrow" to a significant degree with innovative and sustainable technologies for electric mobility, digitalization, and Industry 4.0. The technology company generated sales of approximately 14.4 billion euros in 2019. With around 87,700 employees, Schaeffler is one of the world's largest family companies and, with approximately 170 locations in over 50 countries, has a global network of manufacturing locations, research and development facilities, and sales companies. With just under 2,400 patent applications in 2019, Schaeffler is Germany's second most innovative company according to the DPMA (German Patent and Trademark Office).
Contacts
Thorsten Möllmann
Senior Vice President Global Communications & Branding
Schaeffler AG, Herzogenaurach, Germany
phone +49 9132 82 5000
e-mail: [email protected]
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Renata Casaro
Head of Investor Relations
Schaeffler AG, Herzogenaurach, Germany
phone +49 9132 82 4440
e-mail: [email protected]
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Dr. Axel Lüdeke
Head of Business and Financial Communications & PR
Schaeffler AG, Herzogenaurach, Germany
phone +49 9132 82 5000
e-mail: [email protected]m |
Henrik Adelmann
Investor Relations
Schaeffler AG, Herzogenaurach, Germany
phone +49 9132 82 4440
e-mail: [email protected]
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