BADEN, SWITZERLAND - Accelleron Industries AG shareholders approved all proposals put forward by the Board of Directors at the company's Annual General Meeting 2026, including a 20% increase in the dividend to CHF 1.50 per share. The dividend, up from CHF 1.25 in the previous year, will be paid on May 8, 2026.
The meeting also marked a leadership transition as Oliver Riemenschneider, who served as Chair since 2022, did not stand for re-election. Shareholders elected Dr. Monika Krusi as the new Chair of the Board of Directors. Additionally, Mieke Van de Capelle and Reto Suter were elected as new members, while Gabriele Sons, a board member since 2022, also stepped down. The remaining board members were re-elected.
Shareholders approved the maximum total remuneration for the board for the term until the 2027 AGM and for the Executive Committee for the 2027 financial year, both unchanged from prior levels. In consultative votes, the 2025 Compensation Report received 94.99% approval, and the report on non-financial matters in the 2025 Sustainability Report was approved with 91.62% of votes cast.
A total of 497 voting shareholders attended the meeting in person, representing 53.18% of total share capital. Accelleron Industries Ltd (ACLN: SIX Swiss Ex) is a global technology leader in turbocharging, fuel injection, and digital solutions for heavy-duty applications, serving customers in over 50 countries with more than 3,200 employees. The company focuses on accelerating sustainability in the marine and energy industries.
The dividend increase reflects Accelleron's financial performance in 2025 and signals confidence in its future prospects. For shareholders, the higher payout provides a direct financial benefit. The leadership change, with Dr. Monika Krusi assuming the chair, could guide the company's strategic direction, particularly in sustainability initiatives. The strong shareholder support for compensation and sustainability reports indicates alignment with management's approach.
Important dates include May 6, 2026, for ex-dividend trading, and August 27, 2026, for the half-year report. Media resources are available at https://accelleron.com/media/media-resources. For more information, Accelleron's website is https://accelleron.com.
