Summary by Futu AI
SAMSONITE International Limited announces that it will hold a Shareholders' Meeting and a Special Shareholders' Meeting on January 23, 2025, to consider several important proposals.The company plans to nominate Mr. Glenn Robert Richter and Ms. Deborah Thomas as independent non-executive directors, with terms ending at the 2027 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders. Mr. Richter has over 30 years of experience overseeing multinational company finance and corporate strategy, while Ms. Thomas has worked for 25 years at the Global Entertainment brand company Hasbro, where she held key positions including Chief Financial Officer. Their compensation will not be less than $145,000 per year.In addition, the company proposes to change its name from "Samsonite International S.A." to "Samsonite Group S.A.," with the Chinese name changed accordingly to "新秀麗集團有限公司." The Board of Directors believes the new name will better reflect the iconic brand portfolio owned and operated by the company, benefiting future Business development.