INDUS Holding AG held its 2026 Annual Shareholders' Meeting on June 3 at Koelnmesse's Congress Centre North, where shareholders representing approximately 43.47% of the voting share capital approved all agenda items by a large majority. The meeting included the approval of a dividend payment of EUR 1.30 per share, the re-election of Carl Martin Welcker to the Supervisory Board, and the creation of Authorized Capital 2026 with corresponding amendments to the Articles of Incorporation.
In his address, Dr. Johannes Schmidt, Chairman of the Board of Management, highlighted the company's consistent focus on its strengths amid a demanding market environment characterized by geopolitical uncertainties, investment restraint, and rising material prices. "We don't let ourselves be distracted by things we cannot control. We build on our strengths. And we look at the opportunities," Schmidt said, emphasizing that INDUS is strategically well positioned under its EMPOWERING MITTELSTAND strategy, which provides direction even during challenging times.
A key aspect of the company's further development is the targeted strengthening of three growth drivers: acquisitions, internationalization, and engineering competence. Schmidt specifically underscored the increasing role of technology and digitalization for INDUS' 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, offered personal remarks on the importance of fundamental change, advocating for the transformation of industrial strengths into high-tech enterprises. "It is essential 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," Abromeit said. He added that this transformation applies not only to processes and technologies but also to mindsets and collaboration, positioning INDUS as a pioneer and "showcase example" of the convergence between industry and high technology.
Following solid business development in 2025, the Board of Management expressed cautious optimism for the current financial year, focusing on resilience, operational excellence, and targeted growth. "And we are well positioned to do this," Schmidt asserted.
The meeting also saw the re-election of 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 until the Annual Shareholders' Meeting that resolves on the approval of actions for the financial year 2027. Additional information on the meeting, including the speech by the Chairman of the Board of Management and voting results, can be found here. For more about INDUS, visit www.indus.eu.
