26 April2021

Mikron’s Swiss subsidiaries to be merged

Mikron’s Swiss subsidiaries to be merged

Biel/Bienne, April 26, 2021, 7 a.m. – In the 2020 financial year, the Mikron Group successfully adapted its structures. To simplify the organization, the Board of Directors of Mikron Holding AG has now decided to merge the four Swiss subsidiaries Mikron SA Boudry, Mikron SA Agno, Mikron Tool SA Agno and Mikron Management AG, Langenthal, retroactively effective as per January 1, 2021. Mikron Holding AG, Biel, remains a separate entity. From the merger of its four Swiss subsidiaries Mikron expects a one-time positive tax effect for the financial year 2021 in the vicinity of CHF 5 million by utilizing and capitalizing tax loss carryforwards. The merger has no impact on the operating activities of the Group nor the management of the single locations.

 

Brief profile of the Mikron Group

The Mikron Group develops, produces and markets highly precise, productive and adaptable automation solutions, machining systems and cutting tools. Rooted in the Swiss culture of innovation, Mikron is a global partner to companies in the automotive, pharmaceutical, medtech, consumer goods, writing instruments and watchmaking industries. The Mikron Group enables its customers to increase quality and industrial productivity. The Group has over 100 years of experience, state-of-the-art technologies, and a global service. The two business segments Mikron Automation and Mikron Machining Solutions are based in Switzerland (Boudry and Agno). Additional production sites are located in the USA, in Germany, Singapore, China and Lithuania. Mikron Holding AG shares are traded on SIX Swiss Exchange (MIKN). The Mikron Group employs a total workforce of around 1,350.

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26 April2021

Mikron’s shareholders approve all proposals of the Board of Directors   

Mikron’s shareholders approve all proposals of the Board of Directors   

Biel/Bienne, April 26, 2021, 7 a.m. – Due to the corona pandemic the shareholders of Mikron Holding AG were unable to attend the ordinary Annual General Meeting on April 23, 2021, in person. They approved all proposals of the Board of Directors. Paul Zumbühl has been elected as chairman of the Board of Directors.

 

Brief profile of the Mikron Group

The Mikron Group develops, produces and markets highly precise, productive and adaptable automation solutions, machining systems and cutting tools. Rooted in the Swiss culture of innovation, Mikron is a global partner to companies in the automotive, pharmaceutical, medtech, consumer goods, writing instruments and watchmaking industries. The Mikron Group enables its customers to increase quality and industrial productivity. The Group has over 100 years of experience, state-of-the-art technologies, and a global service. The two business segments Mikron Automation and Mikron Machining Solutions are based in Switzerland (Boudry and Agno). Additional production sites are located in the USA, in Germany, Singapore, China and Lithuania. Mikron Holding AG shares are traded on SIX Swiss Exchange (MIKN). The Mikron Group employs a total workforce of around 1,350.

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29 March2021

Marc Desrayaud will be the new CEO of the Mikron Group

Marc Desrayaud will be the new CEO of the Mikron Group

 

Marc Desrayaud has acquired in-depth market knowledge and experience from his previous activities, including in the tooling, automotive and watchmaking industries as well as in medical technology. The Board of Directors of the Mikron Group is looking forward to working with Marc Desrayaud and would like to take this opportunity to thank Bruno Cathomen for his achievements as CEO and his great and continuing commitment, even after his decision to leave Mikron in mid-2021.

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