In June 2017, institutional investor Nationale-Nederlanden Otwarty Fundusz Emerytalny (NN OFE) formally nominated Michał Markowski for an independent seat on the Supervisory Board of PlayWay S.A.
The nomination was submitted ahead of the PlayWay S.A. Ordinary General Meeting scheduled for June 19, 2017.
NN OFE justified the nomination by citing Markowski’s professional qualifications and his ability to meet regulatory standards for independent board oversight.
The candidate, Michał Markowski, provided formal consent for the nomination and confirmed his status as an independent candidate.
The disclosure was processed as inside information under the Market Abuse Regulation (MAR) to ensure transparency for shareholders and the broader market.
This action highlights the strategic intervention of pension funds in the corporate governance of publicly traded companies within the Polish gaming sector.
Nationale-Nederlanden Otwarty Fundusz Emerytalny (NN OFE), a significant institutional investor, formally declared its intention to nominate Michał Markowski as an independent member of the Supervisory Board of PlayWay S.A. This notification, issued in June 2017, was directed to the management board of the Warsaw-based game developer and publisher ahead of the Ordinary General Meeting scheduled for June 19, 2017. The move reflects the active role of pension funds in influencing corporate governance within the Polish gaming sector, specifically targeting the oversight mechanisms of publicly traded entities.
The nomination is predicated on the candidate’s professional experience and his fulfillment of the specific criteria required for independent board members. NN OFE asserts that the candidate possesses the necessary qualifications to provide substantial value to the company while ensuring the proper execution of supervisory duties. The candidate has formally consented to the nomination and confirmed his status as an independent candidate, aligning with regulatory standards for transparency and objective oversight in listed companies.
This corporate action was disclosed under the requirements of the Market Abuse Regulation (MAR) concerning the publication of inside information. By requesting the public dissemination of this nomination via the company’s official website and regulatory filings, the fund aimed to inform the broader market and other shareholders of its strategic preference for the board's composition. Such interventions are typical for institutional investors seeking to safeguard their interests and enhance the governance quality of high-growth companies in the digital entertainment industry.
