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Amendment No. 1 to the Relationship Agreement was executed on April 7, 2026, between Aebi Schmidt, PCS Holding AG, and Peter Spuhler.

The amendment modifies director nomination rights for PCS Parties based on specific ownership percentages of Aebi Schmidt common stock.

If the Board consists of eight members, PCS Parties can nominate three directors with ≥35% ownership, two with 25-35% or 15-25% ownership, and one with 12.5-15% ownership.

The amendment permits the Chief Executive Officer of Aebi Schmidt to also hold the position of Chair of the Board.

The Board size must be at least eight members during the period PCS has director designation rights under the agreement.

The Governance and Sustainability Committee must consult with PCS regarding the Chair's identity while the 12.5% ownership condition is satisfied.

Full analysis

The amendment to the Relationship Agreement represents a significant governance adjustment that redefines the influence of major shareholder PCS Parties on Aebi Schmidt's board composition. By establishing clear ownership thresholds for director nomination rights, the agreement provides transparency about control dynamics while allowing flexibility in board structure. The provision enabling the CEO to serve as Board Chair consolidates leadership roles, potentially streamlining decision-making but raising governance considerations about separation of powers. The minimum board size requirement of eight members during PCS's designation period ensures adequate representation while maintaining the company's stated goal of governance flexibility. These changes reflect ongoing efforts to balance shareholder rights with corporate governance best practices, with the consultation requirement for Chair nominations providing PCS Parties continued input on leadership selection while maintaining board discretion in final recommendations.

AEBI · Aebi Schmidt Holding AG

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