Basler AG Shareholders Approve Dividend and Board Elections at Annual General Meeting
Basler AG's annual general meeting approved a dividend of EUR 0.11 per share, board discharges, and elections, including Dr. Dietmar Ley as new vice chairman of the supervisory board.
Basler AG, a leading provider of computer vision technology, held its annual general meeting today at the Hamburg Chamber of Commerce, where shareholders approved all agenda items by a large majority. The meeting, hosted by the management board, covered key decisions for the company's fiscal year 2025 and future direction.
Among the approved items was the appropriation of retained earnings for the 2025 fiscal year, resulting in a dividend distribution of EUR 0.11 per dividend-bearing share. Shareholders also discharged the members of the management board and supervisory board for their actions in 2025, and appointed the auditor for the 2026 fiscal year. Additionally, the election of Prof. Dr. Mirja Steinkamp to the supervisory board and the by-election of Dr. Dietmar Ley were confirmed.
The approval of the compensation report and system for the management board, as well as an inflation adjustment bonus for supervisory board members for the 2025/2026 fiscal year, were also passed. Notably, Mr. Norbert Basler will continue as chairman of the supervisory board, with Dr. Dietmar Ley assuming the role of vice chairman, succeeding Horst W. Garbrecht, who stepped down effective as of the meeting date.
These decisions come as Basler AG continues to strengthen its governance structure amid a dynamic market for computer vision technology. The company, founded in 1988 and headquartered in Ahrensburg, Germany, employs approximately 850 people across Europe, Asia, and North America. It offers a broad portfolio of image processing hardware and software, and develops custom solutions for customers' vision application challenges.
The detailed voting results, presentation from the meeting, and dividend announcement are available on the company's investor relations page at Basler AG Annual General Meeting.
The approval of the dividend and board changes signals stability and continuity for Basler AG, which is a key player in the computer vision industry. The appointment of Dr. Dietmar Ley, a seasoned expert, to the supervisory board adds valuable experience to the company's oversight. Investors and stakeholders can access further information on the company's website, including the ISIN DE 0005102008 and contact details for investor relations.