Sunrise Shareholders Approve Tax-Free Dividend and Re-elect Board at Annual General Meeting

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Sunrise Communications AG shareholders approved all proposals at the Annual General Meeting, including a tax-free dividend of CHF 3.42 per Class A share and CHF 0.34 per Class B share, and re-elected the Board of Directors.

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• Dividend Approved

  Shareholders approved a dividend of CHF 3.42 per Class A Share and CHF 0.34 per Class B Share for the financial year 2025. This dividend will be paid exclusively from reserves from foreign capital contributions, making it tax-free for Swiss tax purposes. The ex-dividend date is May 11, 2026, with an expected payment date of May 13, 2026.

• All AGM Proposals Approved

  All agenda items proposed by the Board of Directors were approved, representing 78.53% of the registered stock. This includes the Consolidated Financial Statements and Annual Financial Statements for 2025, and the Non-Financial Reporting.

• Board and Chairman Re-elected

  Michael T. Fries was re-elected as a member of the Board of Directors and as its chairman. All other current Board members (Adam Bird, Ingrid Deltenre, Thomas D. Meyer, Catherine Mühlemann, Enrique Rodriguez, and Lutz Schüler) were also re-elected for a further term.

• Compensation and Governance Approvals

  The Annual General Meeting approved the Compensation Report 2025 in an advisory vote, along with the maximum aggregate compensation amounts for the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee. Anwaltskanzlei Keller AG was re-elected as the Independent Voting Rights Representative, and KPMG AG was re-elected as the Auditors for 2026.

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Sunrise Communications AG's Annual General Meeting confirmed stability and a commitment to shareholder returns. The approval of all Board proposals, particularly the tax-free dividend, provides a clear financial benefit to investors. The re-election of the Board and auditors signals continuity in leadership and governance, which is generally viewed positively by the market.