Statement by MERO ČR on changes in company management:

The Ministry of Finance, the sole shareholder of MERO ČR, a.s., has decided to remove Jaroslav Pantůček from his post as Chairman of the Board of Directors with effect from February 28, 2026, thereby also ending his position as CEO. 

The management of MERO ČR has now been delegated to the Vice-Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Operating Officer Zdeněk Dundr, who will ensure the smooth continuity of management and the further implementation of the company’s strategic priorities. 

A new member of the Board of Directors will be selected on the basis of a selection procedure.