Shareholders of Forbo Holding Ltd approved all proposals from the Board of Directors at the company's 98th Ordinary General Meeting in Zug, with 158 shareholders representing 71.73% of issued share capital participating. The comprehensive approval underscores shareholder confidence in the company's strategic direction and management oversight. Shareholders ratified the Annual Report, annual statements, consolidated financial statements, and Sustainability Report for the 2025 business year, granting discharge to the responsible governing bodies.
They also approved the proposed distribution of earnings, confirming a dividend of CHF 25 per share to be paid from April 13, 2026. This dividend decision reflects the company's financial health and commitment to returning value to shareholders. In governance matters, the 2025 Remuneration Report received approval in a consultative vote. Shareholders approved by large majority the maximum total remuneration of the Board of Directors for 2027, the maximum fixed remuneration of the Executive Board for 2027, the short-term variable remuneration of the Executive Board for 2025, and the maximum long-term equity participation of the Executive Board for 2026.
These approvals provide clarity on executive compensation structures moving forward. All current Board members were re-elected for another one-year term, including Chairman Bernhard Merki and members Michael Pieper, Claudia Coninx-Kaczynski, Jorg Kampmeyer, Dr. Eveline Saupper, and Vincent Studer. Dr. Ilias Laber was elected as an independent member of the Board of Directors by an overwhelming majority, bringing fresh perspective to the boardroom. The current remuneration committee members were also re-elected for a further year.
The shareholders extended the mandate of KPMG Ltd as auditors for another year and re-elected Rene Peyer as independent proxy. These decisions ensure continuity in financial oversight and shareholder representation. Forbo, a leading producer of floor coverings, building adhesives, and industrial belts, employs about 5,050 people globally and generated net sales of CHF 1,085.4 million in 2025. More information about the company's investor relations is available at https://forbo.com/en/investors.
