Corporate Governance Statement 2013 1

Corporate Governance Statement 2013 1

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT 2013 1 Corporate Governance Statement 2013 Cargotec’s governance and management are based on Notice of the Shareholders’ meeting is published as a stock the Finnish Limited Liability Companies Act and Securities exchange release and on Cargotec’s website. This notice Markets Act, the company’s Articles of Association and the includes the agenda for the meeting, proposals made by rules and guidelines of NASDAQ OMX Helsinki Ltd. Cargotec the Board and the Board committees to the meeting and complies with the Finnish Corporate Governance Code instructions regarding registration and attendance. The 2010 (www.cgfinland.fi/en). Tapio Hakakari, Vice Chairman names of candidates for the Board of Directors are pub- of the Board, was also a member of the Nomination and lished in connection with the notice of the Shareholders’ Compensation Committee when in his role as Interim Presi- meeting, if the candidates have given their consent to their dent and CEO until 28 February 2013, during which time election and the proposal has been made by the Board Cargotec departed from recommendations 29 and 32. Nomination and Compensation Committee, or if the pro- posal is supported by shareholders representing at least At the Shareholders’ Meeting, Cargotec’s shareholders ten percent of the total voting rights of the company. The exercise the highest decision-making power. The company names of any candidates appointed after the notice has is managed by the Board of Directors and the President been issued will be published separately if the aforemen- and CEO. tioned conditions are met. Furthermore, the Board Audit and Risk Management Committee’s proposal for the audi- Cargotec has developed its governance model towards tor will be published in a similar manner. an organization driven by the three business areas MacGregor, Kalmar and Hiab. Cargotec’s role includes It is the company’s aim that all members of the Board, supporting the business areas in fulfilling the requirements, the President and CEO and the Auditor be present at rules and regulations set to listed companies. the Shareholders’ meeting, and that a candidate standing for the Board for the first time attend the Shareholders’ The corporate governance statement is issued as a sepa- meeting deciding on the election, unless he or she has rate report and disclosed, together with the financial state- a substantive reason to be absent. ments, Board of Directors’ report and the remuneration statement, on the company website at www.cargotec.com 2013 > Investors > Governance. This information is also included The AGM held in Helsinki on 20 March 2013 was attended in the annual report for 2013. by 445 shareholders representing 80 percent of the total voting rights of the company. Mika Vehviläinen, President and CEO, Ilkka Herlin, Chairman, Tapio Hakakari, Vice Shareholders meeting Chairman, members Peter Immonen, Antti Lagerroos, Teuvo Cargotec’s Shareholders’ meeting is convened by the Salminen and Anja Silvennoinen as well as Board can- Board of Directors and held in the company’s domicile, didate Jorma Eloranta were present at the meeting. Also Helsinki, Finland. The Annual General Meeting (AGM) present was Jouko Malinen, Authorised public accountant, is held annually within three months of the closing of the and management of Cargotec. In addition to decisions financial period, on a day designated by the Board. An taken on an annual basis, the AGM authorised the Board Extraordinary Shareholders’ meeting in respect of specific of Directors to decide on the acquisition of treasury shares. matters shall be held when considered necessary by the The authorisation has not been exercised during the year. Board, or when requested in writing by a company auditor All documents related to the AGM are available in the AGM or by shareholders representing at least ten percent of archives on the company website at www.cargotec.com > all the issued shares of the company. Investors > Governance > Shareholders’ meeting. The issues decided on by the AGM include the adoption At the end of 2013, the company had nearly 22,000 share- of the financial statements, distribution of profit, granting holders. Cargotec’s major shareholders on 31 December of release from liability to the members of the Board of 2013 are listed in the Shares and shareholders section Directors and to the President and CEO, the election of of the financial statements, and a monthly updated list is and remuneration payable to the members of the Board available on the company’s website at www.cargotec.com > and auditor. The Shareholders’ meeting also has the right Investors > Shareholders. to amend the Articles of Association, and make decisions and authorise the Board of Directors to make decisions on the acquisition of treasury shares, on share issues and on option programmes. CARGOTEC CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT 2013 2 and confirms the committees’ written charters. Board of Directors The committees have no independent decision-making power. They prepare minutes of their meetings and report Composition to the Board of Directors on a regular basis. Cargotec’s Board of Directors includes a minimum of five and a maximum of eight regular members, as well as a 2013 maximum of three deputy members. Board members are The composition of Cargotec’s Board of Directors elected in the Annual General Meeting (AGM) for a one- in 2013 was as follows: year term of office that expires at the end of the first AGM • Ilkka Herlin, Chairman following the election. The Board elects the Chairman and • Tapio Hakakari, Vice Chairman Vice Chairman from among its members. The majority of • Peter Immonen Board members shall be independent of the company and • Antti Lagerroos a minimum of two of the independent directors are to be • Teuvo Salminen independent of significant shareholders. In the election • Anja Silvennoinen of Board members, due attention is paid to ensuring that • Jorma Eloranta, member as of 20 March 2013 members mutually complement one another in terms of • Karri Kaitue, member on 20 March 2013 experience and expertise in the company’s line of business and its stage of development. Outi Aaltonen, Senior Vice President, General Counsel, served as the Secretary to the Board of Directors. Responsibilities The Board is responsible for the management and proper According to the assessment conducted in March 2013, organisation of the company’s operations as well as all members of the Board were independent of the company representing the company. The duties of the Board are and, with the exception of Ilkka Herlin and Peter Immonen, determined on the basis of the Articles of Association and also independent of major shareholders. Ilkka Herlin, Chair- the Finnish Limited Liability Companies Act. The Board man of the Board, is one of the largest owners of Cargotec has compiled a written charter for its work that defines its through the company Wipunen varainhallinta oy controlled main duties and operating principles. In compliance with by him, holding over 23 percent of the votes and almost the charter, the Board convenes regularly seven to eight 13 percent of the shares of the company. He is also a Board times a year, and whenever necessary, by invitation of the member in two major shareholder companies, Mariatorp Oy Chairman. The Board’s responsibilities include approving and D-sijoitus Oy. Peter Immonen is a Board member the company’s financial statements and interim reports, the of Wipunen varainhallinta oy and Mariatorp Oy. Tapio supervision of accounting and the control of the company’s Hakakari, who acted as Interim President and CEO until 28 financial matters, and preparing issues to be presented to February 2013, was dependent on the company during his the Shareholders’ Meeting. The Board also decides on the position as CEO. company’s contributions and loans. The Board appoints Cargotec’s President and CEO and determines the related In 2013, the Board met 15 times. Along with the annual terms of employment. Furthermore, the Board confirms tasks, the Board concentrated on strategic development the company’s strategic plans as well as significant acquisi- and improvement of profitability of the three business tions and investments, and approves the company’s risk areas. The Board was following the ongoing acquisition management principles. In each of its meetings, the Board projects closely, as well as those measures related to the also discusses issues associated with Cargotec’s strategic listing of MacGregor. Some Board members also participat- priorities or other current theme. ed in the business area review meetings during the year. Self-assessment and assessment of The Board evaluated its work in December with help of independence a self-evaluation questionnaire. Among other things, the The Board conducts an annual internal self-assessment members considered the role of the Board, the quality and to review its own performance and procedures. The Board effectiveness of its work, the strategy work and the Board’s also conducts, annually and when necessary, an assess- ability to perceive the social and environmental effects of ment of its members as regards their independence of its resolutions. the company and major shareholders. Committees The Board has set up two committees to improve the efficiency of board work: the Audit and Risk Management Committee and the Nomination and Compensation Com- mittee. The Board nominates the members and the Chair- men of the committees from among its members annually, CARGOTEC CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STATEMENT 2013 3 Member attendance in meetings 2013 Audit and Risk Management Nomination and Board Committee Compensation Committee Ilkka Herlin 15/15 7/7 6/6 Tapio Hakakari 15/15 6/6 Jorma Eloranta, as of 20 March 2013 13/13 Peter Immonen 15/15 6/6 Karri Kaitue, until 20 March 2013 2/2 1/1 Antti Lagerroos 14/15 6/6 Teuvo Salminen 15/15 7/7 Anja Silvennoinen 15/15 6/7 In 2013, the committee met seven times.

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