BERGISCH GLADBACH, GERMANY – At today’s Annual Shareholders’ Meeting of INDUS Holding AG, held at Koelnmesse’s Congress Centre North, a large majority of shareholders followed the proposals of the Board of Management and the Supervisory Board. Approximately 43.47% of the share capital with voting rights was represented. The meeting approved a dividend payment of EUR 1.30 per share and all agenda items, including the appropriation of net retained profits, approval of the actions of the Board of Management and the Supervisory Board, and the appointment of auditors.
In his report, Dr. Johannes Schmidt, Chairman of the Board of Management, highlighted INDUS’ consistent focus on its own strengths. “We don’t let ourselves be distracted by things we cannot control. We build on our strengths. And we look at the opportunities,” he said. Despite a demanding market environment with geopolitical uncertainties, continued restraint in investment and rising material prices, INDUS considers itself strategically well positioned, underpinned by its EMPOWERING MITTELSTAND strategy.
The strategy drives transformation and growth through three key growth drivers: acquisitions, internationalization, and engineering competence. Schmidt emphasized the increasing role of technology and digitalization for 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.
Jurgen Abromeit, Chairman of the Supervisory Board, highlighted the importance of fundamental change in his remarks. He stressed the need to consistently recognize and further develop industrial strengths by “building high-tech companies out of an economic and ecological industry, using the interconnected knowledge of companies, research institutions and startups.” This transformation relates to processes, technologies, and mindsets, with INDUS viewing itself as a pioneer and “showcase example” of the future convergence between industry and high technology.
Following solid business development in 2025, the Board of Management is cautiously optimistic for the current financial year. INDUS will continue to focus on resilience, operational excellence, and targeted growth. “And we are well positioned to do this,” said Schmidt.
The meeting also re-elected Carl Martin Welcker, Managing Partner of Alfred H. Schutte GmbH & Co. KG and a long-standing member of the INDUS Supervisory Board, to represent shareholders. His term runs until the Annual Shareholders’ Meeting that resolves on the approval of actions for the financial year 2027. Additionally, Authorized Capital 2026 was created, and corresponding amendments to the Articles of Incorporation were approved.
Further information on the Annual Shareholders’ Meeting, the speech by the Chairman of the Board of Management, and the voting results can be found here. INDUS Holding AG has been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (SDAX) since 1995. For more information, visit www.indus.eu.
