Leifheit AG Shareholders Approve EUR 1.20 Dividend and Elect New Supervisory Board Members
Leifheit AG's annual general meeting approved a total dividend of EUR 1.20 per share, including a special dividend, and elected two new supervisory board members as part of the company's growth and efficiency program.
Leifheit AG (ISIN DE0006464506), a leading European brand supplier of household products, held its 2026 Annual General Meeting on June 3 at the German National Library in Frankfurt am Main, with 46.42% of the share capital represented. Shareholders approved all agenda items by a large majority, including a total dividend of EUR 1.20 per eligible no-par-value bearer share, comprising an ordinary dividend of EUR 0.50 and a special dividend of EUR 0.70. Based on the closing price at the end of fiscal 2025, this yields a dividend yield of 7.9%.
The meeting also approved a capital increase from company funds followed by an ordinary capital reduction, aimed at maintaining attractive capital allocation. CEO Alexander Reindler stated, “Increasing shareholder value is a top priority for us. That’s why we’re maintaining our shareholder-oriented dividend policy while consistently driving forward our growth and efficiency program. To achieve this, we’re focusing on targeted marketing campaigns and strong innovations. At the same time, we're building lasting efficiency and resilience through the FOCUS performance program.”
Two new members were elected to the Supervisory Board: Stefan Bertram, Managing Director at Alantra EQMC in Madrid, and Dr Hans-Jurgen Braun, a member of Kromberg & Schubert Management Team GmbH. Bertram brings international experience as a European small- and mid-cap investor, while Braun offers expertise in production technology, global logistics, and transformation programs. Chairman Stefan De Loecker commented, “We are delighted to have brought Mr Bertram and Dr Braun, two experienced experts in strategic corporate development, onto the Supervisory Board of Leifheit AG. Both of them will enhance our Board and provide us with valuable insights.” He also thanked outgoing members Larissa Bohm and Dr Gunter Blaschke for their service.
In May 2026, Stefan De Loecker was elected Chairman of the Supervisory Board, and Rudiger Bohle was elected Deputy Chair as well as Chair of the Audit Committee. PricewaterhouseCoopers GmbH Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft was appointed auditor for the 2026 financial year.
The approval of the special dividend underscores Leifheit's commitment to returning value to shareholders even as it invests in growth. The FOCUS performance program aims to enhance efficiency and resilience, which is crucial in the competitive household products market. The new supervisory board members are expected to provide strategic guidance, particularly in corporate development and operational optimization. Detailed voting results and further information are available at Leifheit's investor relations page.