2. Capital structure

The ordinary share capital on 31 December 2021 stood at CHF 7 052 745 (7 052 745 registered shares at CHF 1.00 each).

Since 18 May 2017, the conditional share capital amounted to CHF 1 396 638 (1 396 638 shares with a nominal value of CHF 1.00 each) in accordance with Article 3a of the Articles of Association. No change occurred in 2021. As of 31 December 2021, the conditional capital amounts to CHF 1 396 638 (1 396 638 shares with a nominal value of CHF 1.00 each).

On 27 May 2021, the Annual General Meeting approved an authorized share capital of CHF 1 000 000 (1 000 000 shares with a nominal value of CHF 1.00 each). The BoD is thus authorized to increase the share capital at any time until 19 May 2023 by a maximum amount of CHF 1 000 000 by way of issuance of no more than 1 000 000 registered shares that are to be fully paid in with a nominal value of CHF 1.00 each. In 2021, no capital increase from authorized share capital was executed. On 31 December 2021, the amount of the authorized capital is CHF 1 000 000 in shares (1 000 000 shares with a nominal value of CHF 1.00 each) and expires on 19 May 2023. More information about the capital structure can be found in note 22 of the Consolidated Group Financial Statements.

The loan of CHF 1.0 million granted in October 2020 was repaid in full in August 2021.