ProCredit Holding AG, the parent company of the ProCredit group, held its Annual General Meeting for 2026 in Frankfurt am Main on June 3, with 63.92% of share capital represented. Shareholders approved all proposed resolutions, including a dividend payout of EUR 0.47 per common share for the 2025 fiscal year, totaling EUR 27.7 million. This aligns with the group's dividend policy of distributing approximately one-third of consolidated net income.
The meeting also ratified the acts of the Management Board and Supervisory Board for the 2025 financial year, and approved the remuneration report for the same period. BDO AG Wirtschaftsprufungsgesellschaft was reappointed as auditor for the 2026 fiscal year and for the review of interim financial statements for the first half of 2026.
In a significant governance change, shareholders elected Mr. Eelko Bronkhorst, Managing Director of Crosspath International B.V., and Mr. Markus Neukirch, a member of the Management Board of Deutsche WertpapierService Bank AG, to the Supervisory Board. Following the meeting, the Supervisory Board elected Mr. Bronkhorst as Chairman, succeeding Rainer Peter Ottenstein.
The dividend approval underscores ProCredit's commitment to returning value to shareholders while maintaining a conservative payout ratio. The election of new board members brings fresh expertise, particularly in international business and financial services, which could guide the group's strategic direction. ProCredit operates commercial banks focused on micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in South Eastern and Eastern Europe, South America, and Germany, with a development-oriented mission.
As a financial holding company supervised by BaFin and the German Bundesbank, ProCredit Holding's decisions carry weight in the banking sector. The continuity of dividend payments and board refreshment may enhance investor confidence. Detailed voting results are available on the company's website at https://procredit-holding.com/investor-relations/general-meetings/.
The ProCredit group's focus on economic, ecological, and social development through banking services for MSMEs positions it uniquely among commercial banks. The shareholder base includes KfW, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, and ProCredit Staff Invest, indicating strong institutional support. The newly elected board members are expected to contribute to the group's long-term strategy amid evolving regulatory and market conditions.
Forward-looking statements in the press release caution that actual results may differ from expectations due to uncertainties. ProCredit Holding does not undertake to update such statements beyond legal requirements. For more information about the company, visit https://www.procredit-holding.com/.
