Nokia Calls 2026 AGM, Proposes Flexible Payout Plan and Refreshes Board

Nokia ( (GB:0HAF) ) has shared an update.

Nokia has convened its Annual General Meeting for 9 April 2026 in Helsinki, offering shareholders the option to attend in person, vote in advance or follow proceedings via webcast. The board proposes that, instead of an immediate dividend, it be authorized to distribute up to EUR 0.14 per share in four separate installments from retained earnings and/or the reserve for invested unrestricted equity, signaling a cautious capital return policy while preserving flexibility over cash deployment. The agenda includes standard approvals such as adoption of the 2025 accounts, discharge of board and executive management from liability, and an advisory vote on the 2025 remuneration report. Board compensation would remain unchanged, with a significant portion paid in Nokia shares and meeting fees tied to travel requirements, reinforcing alignment between directors and shareholders. The board recommends keeping the board size at ten members, confirms that chair Sari Baldauf will step down, and proposes nine incumbent directors plus new member candidate Meredith Whittaker, who will be classified as non‑independent due to a separate advisory role with Nokia Bell Labs and restricted to the Technology Committee to manage conflicts of interest, underscoring the company’s emphasis on governance and technological expertise at board level.

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Nokia is a global telecommunications and technology company that develops and supplies network infrastructure, software, and services to mobile operators, enterprises and governments, with a strong focus on 5G, cloud and digital transformation solutions. The company operates worldwide, with its research arm Nokia Bell Labs playing a central role in shaping its long‑term technology and innovation roadmap.

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