UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the Month of January 2022
Commission File Number: 001-39543
VIA optronics AG
(Translation of registrant’s name into English)
Address
Sieboldstrasse 18
90411 Nuremberg
Germany
(Address of principal executive office)
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On January 13, 2022, VIA optronics AG announced changes to the committee composition of its Supervisory Board. A copy of the related press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 hereto.
EXHIBITS
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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Date: January 13, 2022 | By: | /s/ Jürgen Eichner |
| Name: | Jürgen Eichner |
| Title: | Chief Executive Officer |
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VIA optronics AG Announces Changes to the Committee Composition of the Company’s Supervisory Board
Nuremberg, Germany: January 13, 2022 – VIA optronics AG (NYSE: VIAO) (“VIA” or the “Company”), a leading supplier of interactive display systems and solutions, today announced changes to the committee composition of its Supervisory Board.
VIA’s Supervisory Board has approved the following changes to committees, with effect from the conclusion of the Company’s 2021 Annual General Meeting on December 29, 2021:
Anthony John Best and Anil Doradla will continue to serve on the Audit Committee with Anil Doradla serving as Chairperson. Additionally, Shuji Aruga began serving on the Audit Committee effective December 29, 2021.
Anthony John Best and Anil Doradla will continue to serve on the Nomination and Compensation Committee. Additionally, Arthur Tan began serving as Chairperson on the Nomination and Compensation Committee effective December 29, 2021.
Dr. Heiko Frank will continue to serve on the Supervisory Board as Chairperson with Arthur Tan as his deputy.
About VIA:
VIA is a leading provider of interactive display solutions for multiple end markets in which superior functionality or durability is a critical differentiating factor. Its customizable technology is well-suited for high-end markets with unique specifications and demanding environments that pose technical and optical challenges for displays, such as bright ambient light, vibration and shock, extreme temperatures, and condensation. VIA’s interactive display systems combine system design, interactive displays, software functionality, cameras, and other hardware components. VIA’s intellectual property portfolio, process know-how, optical bonding, metal mesh touch sensor and camera module technologies provide enhanced display solutions built to meet the specific needs of its customers.
Further information on the Company can be found in its Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2020 (the “Annual Report”), which the Company has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. You can access a PDF version of the Annual Report at VIA’s Investor Relations website, https://investors.via-optronics.com/investors/financial-and-filings/annual-reports/default.aspx. A hard copy of the audited consolidated financial statements can also be requested free of charge by contacting the investor relations team via the information provided below.
Investor Relations for VIA optronics
The Blueshirt Group
Lindsay Savarese
Lindsay@blueshirtgroup.com
+1-212-331-8417
Monica Gould
Monica@blueshirtgroup.com
+1-212-871-3927
Media Contact:
Alexandra Müller-Plötz
AMueller-Ploetz@via-optronics.com
+49-911-597 575-302