Shareholders' participation rights

Every share represented at the Annual General Meeting carries one vote. There are no restrictions on transferability or voting rights. The only quotas applicable at the annual General Meeting are those set out in the Swiss Code of Obligations. Annual General Meetings are convened in accordance with the rules set out in the Swiss Code of Obligations.

Agenda

Shareholders' participation rights are governed by law and the company's Articles of Association. The Articles of Association can be downloaded from the company's website at www.alpiq.com/statuten.

Shareholders may request a particular item to be included on the agenda at least 50 days prior to the Annual General Meeting, provided they represent shares with an aggregate par value of at least CHF 1 million. Registered shares must be entered in the share register at least one week before the Annual General Meeting in order for holders to be eligible to vote.