INDUS Shareholders Approve Dividend and Strategy at Annual Meeting
At its 2026 Annual Shareholders' Meeting, INDUS Holding AG secured approval for a EUR 1.30 per share dividend and all agenda items, while management emphasized a focus on strengths and transformation into a high-tech industrial group amid challenging market conditions.
BERGISCH GLADBACH, GERMANY – INDUS Holding AG held its 2026 Annual Shareholders’ Meeting at Koelnmesse’s Congress Centre North, where a large majority of shareholders approved all proposals from the Board of Management and the Supervisory Board. Approximately 43.47% of the share capital with voting rights was represented at the meeting.
Shareholders approved a dividend payment of EUR 1.30 per share, along with the appropriation of net retained profits, ratification of the actions of management and supervisory board members, and the appointment of auditors for financial statements and sustainability reports. Additionally, Authorized Capital 2026 was created, and corresponding amendments to the Articles of Incorporation were passed.
In his report, Dr. Johannes Schmidt, Chairman of the Board of Management, highlighted INDUS’ consistent focus on its own strengths amid a demanding market environment with geopolitical uncertainties, restrained investment, and rising material prices. “We don’t let ourselves be distracted by things we cannot control. We build on our strengths. And we look at the opportunities,” Schmidt said. He emphasized that the EMPOWERING MITTELSTAND strategy positions the company well for challenging times, driving transformation and growth through three key drivers: acquisitions, internationalization, and engineering competence.
Schmidt specifically underscored the increasing role of technology and digitalization for INDUS’ portfolio companies. “We transform the companies where we can unlock potential through AI and digitalization. This is a great opportunity for INDUS companies,” he noted, reflecting the company’s commitment to leveraging technological advancements.
Jurgen Abromeit, Chairman of the Supervisory Board, addressed the importance of fundamental change, urging the recognition and development of industrial strengths by “building high-tech companies out of an economic and ecological industry, using the interconnected knowledge of companies, research institutions and startups.” He described this transformation as extending beyond processes and technologies to include mindsets and collaboration, positioning INDUS as a pioneer in the convergence of industry and high technology.
Following solid business development in 2025, the Board of Management expressed cautious optimism for the current financial year, focusing on resilience, operational excellence, and targeted growth. “And we are well positioned to do this,” Schmidt added.
The meeting also saw the re-election of Carl Martin Welcker to the Supervisory Board. Welcker, Managing Partner of Alfred H. Schutte GmbH & Co. KG and a long-standing member of the board, will serve until the Annual Shareholders’ Meeting that resolves on the approval of actions for the 2027 financial year.
For further details on the meeting, including the speech by the Chairman of the Board of Management and voting results, visit www.indus.eu. The original press release is available at www.newmediawire.com.