Leclanche SA, a leading energy storage solutions company, held its extraordinary general meeting (EGM) on July 22, 2026, at EXPLORiT in Yverdon-les-Bains, Switzerland. Shareholders voted on proposals submitted by the Board of Directors, including the discharge of board members and the election of directors, chairman, and members of the Appointment and Remuneration Committee.
The discharge of the members of the Board of Directors was approved by shareholders. All five incumbent board members—Mr. Lex Bentner, Mr. Marc Lepiece, Mr. Christophe Manset, Mr. Jean-Michel Pacaud, and Mr. Raphael Houillon—were re-elected. Mr. Lex Bentner was re-elected as Chairman of the Board of Directors. Additionally, Mr. Bentner, Mr. Lepiece, and Mr. Manset were re-elected to the Appointment and Remuneration Committee.
The company announced its intention to convene the annual general meeting following the publication of the 2025 Annual Report. This EGM outcome underscores shareholder confidence in the current leadership as Leclanche continues to focus on its low-carbon footprint energy storage solutions based on lithium-ion cell technology.
Leclanche, established in 1909 in Yverdon-les-Bains, Switzerland, operates through three business units: energy storage solutions, e-Mobility solutions, and specialty battery systems. The company employs over 350 people with representative offices in eight countries and is listed on the Swiss Stock Exchange (SIX: LECN). For more details about the company's history and operations, visit the original release on NewMediaWire.
