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Urs F. Burkard, Board of Directors of Sika, speaks during the Extraordinary General Meeting of Swiss chemical firm Sika AG in the Waldmannhalle in Baar, Switzerland, Friday, 24 July 2015. The agenda comprises the points proposed by Schenker-Winkler Holding (SWH) particulary the removal from office of three members of the board and the election of a new member as Chairman. SWH represents the interests of the Burkard family, descendents of Sika's founder, intending to sell their stakes to french French rival Saint-Gobain. Sika's management, board and many shareholders oppose the stake sale. (KEYSTONE/Ennio Leanza)