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, where shareholders approved all agenda items with a large majority. The meeting, representing 46.42% of the share capital, endorsed the Board of Management's proposal to distribute a total dividend of EUR 1.20 per eligible no-par-value bearer share. This consists of an ordinary dividend of EUR 0.50 and a special dividend of EUR 0.70, resulting in a dividend yield of 7.9% based on the closing price at the end of financial year 2025.
The approval underscores Leifheit's commitment to shareholder value, as 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." The company is focusing on targeted marketing campaigns and strong innovations, alongside its FOCUS performance program aimed at building lasting efficiency and resilience.
Shareholders also approved a capital increase from company funds followed by an ordinary capital reduction, designed to maintain an attractive capital allocation. Additionally, two new members were elected to the Supervisory Board: Stefan Bertram, Managing Director at Alantra EQMC in Madrid with extensive experience in European small- and mid-cap investing, and Dr. Hans-Jurgen Braun, a member of the Kromberg & Schubert Management Team GmbH, who brings expertise in production technology, global logistics, and transformation programs.
Stefan De Loecker, Chairman of the Supervisory Board, welcomed the new members, stating, "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 former members Larissa Bohm and Dr. Gunter Blaschke for their contributions. De Loecker was elected Chairman of the Supervisory Board in May 2026, with Rudiger Bohle as Deputy Chair and Chair of the Audit Committee.
PricewaterhouseCoopers GmbH Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft, Frankfurt am Main, was appointed as auditor for the 2026 financial year. Detailed information and voting results are available at Leifheit's investor relations page. The latest images can be downloaded from the media library.
