Ad hoc announcement pursuant to Art. 53 LR 

YVERDON-LES-BAINS, Switzerland, 12 April, 2024 – Leclanché SA (SIX: LECN), one of the world’s leading energy storage solutions companies, announced that Mr Alexander Rhea has resigned from his position as member of the Board of Directors. He will leave his position as of the 12th of April 2024. 

Mr. Alexander Rhea joined the Board of Directors in September 2022 as Chairman of the Board. He held this position until January 2024 when he resigned from his position as Chairman of the Board while remaining a member of the Board of Directors. During his tenure, he has shown the highest level of professionalism and motivation. 

Mr. Lex Bentner, Chairman of the board of directors of Leclanché, said: “I would personally like to thank Alexander for his service as Member of the Board of Leclanché. He has overseen a period of strategic change and direction of Leclanché. His dedication was instrumental during this turning point in the company’s future.

For more information, write to info@leclanche.com or visit www.leclanche.com. 

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About Leclanché  

Leclanché is a world leading provider of low-carbon footprint energy storage solutions based on lithium-ion cell technology. Established in 1909 in Yverdon-les-Bains, Switzerland, Leclanché’s history and heritage is rooted in battery and energy storage innovation. The company’s Swiss culture for precision and quality, together with its production facilities in Germany, make Leclanché the partner of choice for companies seeking the very best in battery performance and who are pioneering positive changes in how energy is produced, distributed and consumed around the world. Leclanché is organised into three business units: energy storage solutions, e-Mobility solutions and specialty battery systems. The company currently employs over 350 people with representative offices in eight countries around the world. Leclanché is listed on the Swiss Stock Exchange (SIX: LECN).SIX Swiss Exchange: ticker symbol LECN | ISIN CH 011 030 311 9  

Disclaimer  

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Contacts  

Media contacts:  

Switzerland / Europe:   

Thierry Meyer  

T: +41 (0) 79 785 35 81  

E-mail: tme@dynamicsgroup.ch  

Germany:  

Christoph Miller  

T: +49 (0) 711 947 670  

E-mail: leclanche@sympra.de

Investor contacts:  

Pasquale Foglia / Pierre Blanc  

T: +41 (0) 24 424 65 00  

E-mail: invest.leclanche@leclanche.com