Corporate Governance
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The function of Grupo Lamosa’s Board of Directors is to define and supervise the business strategy, manage and mitigate any possible risks associated with its operations, assign an annual budget and evaluate the performance of the management team.

Grupo Lamosa’s corporate governance structure is the set of practices, processes and policies that guarantee its compliance with business objectives, and thereby a solid performance for the organization, creating value for stockholders and other stakeholders. Grupo Lamosa has been listed on the Mexican Stock Exchange since 1951 and abides by all Mexican stock market legislation and the Code of Best Corporate Practices of the Business Coordinating Council.

The Annual Ordinary General Stockholders’ Assembly is the ultimate governance body in charge of approving the different annual reports on results that the Chief Executive Officer and Board of Directors present. It is also responsible for appointing and ratifying the members of the Board and of the Audit and Corporate Practices Committees. Stockholders who own at least 10% of the share capital have the right to designate a board member and alternate, who may only substitute that particular board member.

The most important functions of the company’s Board of Directors are defining Grupo Lamosa’s business strategy, managing and mitigating any possible risks associated with its operations, assigning an annual budget and evaluating the performance of the management team.

It is made up of twelve members, six of whom are independent, selected on the basis of their skills and areas of expertise. Most of them have exceptional backgrounds in different sectors of the industry and management positions in prestigious Mexican companies.

The directors hold ordinary meetings at least once a quarter, and receive a fixed remuneration for their attendance equivalent to $50,000 M.N. (fifty thousand 00/100 Mexican pesos), net of taxes, which was approved by the Ordinary General Stockholders’ Assembly held on March 15, 2023.

During the year, the Board of Directors held five ordinary sessions, with an average attendance of 93%. For the sessions to have legal recognition, a majority of its members must be present. To ensure correct decision-making, every board member is informed in advance of the different issues to be considered at the session. Additionally, all proposed decisions are voted on, with the majority decision being adopted.

Over the last three years, the Grupo Lamosa Board has undergone an orderly renewal, with the replacement of three of its members. In 2023, Eduardo Garza T. Junco was appointed new independent director, replacing Eduardo Garza T. Fernández. Mr. Eduardo Garza T. Junco is currently Chairman of the Board of Grupo Frisa, and a member of the Board of Trustees of the Instituto Tecnológico de Monterrey (ITESM).

The terms of office of the directors are annual, with the option of re-election without any limit on renewals. The election of each member is carried out based on the guidelines established by Grupo Lamosa’s Corporate Bylaws. For independent members, the requirements established by the Securities Market Law are also considered, in order to avoid any type of conflict of interest.

With the exception of the Chairman of the Board of Directors, who also serves as Chief Executive Officer, none of the companies where the directors work currently has any relationship with Grupo Lamosa.

MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS POSITION (RELATED OR INDEPENDENT BOARD MEMBER) YEARS ON THE BOARD AUDIT COMMITTEE CORPORATE PRACTICES COMMITTEE
Federico Toussaint Elosúa
CHAIRMAN AND CEO OF GRUPO LAMOSA
RELATED 35    
Bernardo Elosúa Robles
INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT
RELATED 31  
Guillermo Barragán Elosúa
CEO OF HIDROBART
RELATED 31    
Armando Garza Sada
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF ALFA
INDEPENDENT 27  
CHAIRMAN
José Manuel Valverde Valdés
INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT
RELATED 26    
Javier Saavedra Valdés
PROFESSIONAL PAINTER
RELATED 26    
Miguel Eduardo Padilla Silva
EX-CEO OF FEMSA
INDEPENDENT 20  
Maximino José Michel González
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD AND CEO OF 3H CAPITAL
INDEPENDENT 15
 
Antonio Elosúa González
CO-CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF GRUPO U-CALLI
RELATED 6    
Eugenio Clariond Rangel
EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN OF GRUPO CUPRUM
INDEPENDENT 3
CHAIRMAN
 
Rodrigo Fernández Martínez
CEO OF SIGMA ALIMENTOS
INDEPENDENT 2
 
Eduardo Garza T Junco
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF GRUPO FRISA INDUSTRIAS
INDEPENDENT 1
 

Additionally, for advisory purposes, the Board of Directors has a Finance Committee, mostly comprised of independent directors.

The Board is supported by two main committees, mostly composed of independent members, which contribute to the carrying out of the Board’s functions in accordance with current legal provisions and Grupo Lamosa’s Corporate Bylaws.

Audit Committee: This body is responsible for reviewing the internal control and auditing system of the company and its subsidiaries. It also evaluates and advises on the company’s financial information, legal compliance, potential risks and applicable accounting policies. Additionally, it serves as a liaison between the Board of Directors and any internal or external auditors affiliated with Grupo Lamosa. Finally, it communicates any critical situations within the company to the Board. This year, Mr. Eugenio Clariond Rangel was appointed Chairman, replacing Mr. Miguel Eduardo Padilla Silva.

Corporate Practices Committee: This body is responsible for appointing and evaluating the members of the management team. It also determines their compensation, which is structured with a fixed and a variable component, the latter linked to the achievement of financial objectives and their performance within their management area. Finally, it monitors any potential conflicts of interest related to Board members

In 2023, a Sustainability Committee was formally established, composed of five members representing the management team, including the active participation of the CEO. The Investor Relations department supports the Committee, being responsible for coordinating sessions and managing the content to be reviewed.

Other areas of the company also support the Committee, including industrial and human resources management from the different businesses. The Director of Corporate Planning and Development is also expected to participate.

During 2023, the Committee held one session, but intends to meet semi-annually in the coming years.

Grupo Lamosa’s management team consists of professionals with extensive experience in the construction sector. The Board of Directors appoints the CEO and other executives. Their variable compensation is directly linked to their performance. Operational and financial indicators are considered to determine their short-term remuneration. Economic returns for stockholders, referencing capital and debt indicators, are taken into consideration for their long-term remuneration.