Vattenfall - Departures from the Swedish Code of Corporate Governance

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Departures from the Swedish Code of Corporate Governance

Vattenfall's corporate governance for the 2006 financial year deviates on the following points from requirements stipulated i the Swedish Code of Corporate Governance:

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1.1.2 Shareholders' initiative rights Shareholder information on website Information on the Annual General Meeting is provided on Vattenfall's website. However, because of the ownership structure, this stipulation is not directly applicable.  
1.1.3 Notification of general shareholder meetings Registration by e-mail or the Company's website Because of Vattenfall's ownership structure, this stipulation is not applicable.  
1.4.1 Chairman to preside over the Annual General Meeting The Nomination Committee shall propose a person to serve as AGM chairman Due to its ownership structure, Vattenfall has no nomination committe. Election of an AGM chairman is done at the Meeting in accordance with the stipulation of the Swedish Companies Act.  
2.1 Nomination committee Composition of nomination committee and public announcement of the members and other related information Due to it's ownership structure Vattenfall has no nomination committee. The nomination process is conducted in accordance with the Swedish state's ownership policy. Information on this proscess is provided below.  
2.2 Appointment of the Board The nomination committee's recommendations for directors, chairman and fees; the nomination committee's documentation for its recommendations and presentattion of motivation for recommendations; report on the committee's work Due to it's ownership structure Vattenfall has no nomination committee. The nomination process is conducted in accordance with the Swedish state's ownership policy. Information on this proscess is provided below.  
4.2.1 Compensation committee Committee members shall be independent in relation to the Company The Compensation Committee includes one member who is not an AGM-elected director and who is employed by Vattenfall. This gives the employee representatives an opportunity to participate on the committee.  

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2008-03-28
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