SMG Shareholders Approve All Motions Including CHF 0.82 Dividend at 2026 AGM
SMG Swiss Marketplace Group shareholders overwhelmingly approved all board motions including a CHF 0.82 per share dividend, reflecting confidence in the company's strategy and financial performance.
Shareholders of SMG Swiss Marketplace Group Holding AG have approved all motions presented by the Board of Directors at the company's Annual General Meeting 2026. The participating shareholders represented 91.59% of the voting share capital when combined with the independent proxy, demonstrating strong engagement from the investor community.
The dividend of CHF 0.82 per eligible share received particularly strong support, with 99.46% approval. This substantial endorsement underscores both SMG's strong operating performance and sustainable profitability, as well as shareholders' confidence in the company's long-term strategic direction. The dividend payment is scheduled for April 27, 2026, providing immediate returns to investors while the company continues to execute its growth plans.
All financial and non-financial reports for the 2025 financial year were ratified during the meeting, and discharge was granted to both the Board of Directors and the Executive Leadership Team for their activities throughout the year under review. This comprehensive approval indicates shareholder satisfaction with the company's governance and operational management during a period of continued digital transformation across SMG's portfolio of online marketplaces.
In governance matters, Jörn Nikolay was re-elected as Chairman of the Board of Directors, ensuring continuity in leadership. The shareholders also confirmed Barbara Stamm, Marc Walder, Dr Pietro Supino, Tracey Fellows and Stefan Räbsamen for additional one-year terms on the board. Malte Krüger did not stand for re-election due to personal reasons, while Patricia Lobinger joined the board as a new member, bringing extensive industry experience from her previous roles as Chief Financial Officer and interim Chief Executive Officer of mobile.de.
The results of the votes and other documents relating to the Annual General Meeting 2026 are available on SMG's investor relations website at https://ir.swissmarketplace.group/general-meetings. This transparency in corporate governance matters reflects SMG's commitment to maintaining strong relationships with its shareholder base while navigating the competitive digital marketplace landscape.
The overwhelming approval of all motions, particularly the near-unanimous support for the dividend, signals investor confidence in SMG's diversified portfolio across real estate, automotive, general marketplaces, and finance sectors. As digital marketplaces continue to evolve, this shareholder endorsement provides the company with a stable foundation to pursue its strategic objectives while delivering value to investors through both dividend payments and long-term growth initiatives.