Ringmetall SE, a leading international specialist supplier in the packaging industry, held its Annual General Meeting in virtual form in Munich on June 16. The company reported that 75.94 percent of its share capital was represented, up from 70.7 percent the previous year. All agenda items received high approval from shareholders, reflecting confidence in the company's strategic direction.
In the 2025 financial year, Ringmetall increased its consolidated revenue by 7.3 percent to EUR 187.7 million, driven primarily by acquisitions made in the previous year and during the financial year. However, earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) fell 3.1 percent to EUR 23.0 million, compared to EUR 23.7 million in the prior year. The decline was attributed to a one-off effect in the previous year, a weak US dollar, and subdued bag-in-box business.
Despite these challenges, the company's overall solid performance led the Annual General Meeting to approve a dividend payment of EUR 0.10 per outstanding share, unchanged from the previous year. This decision underscores Ringmetall's commitment to returning value to shareholders.
Key agenda items included the appropriation of retained profit, discharge of the Management Board and Supervisory Board, election of the auditor, and approval of the remuneration report. Additionally, shareholders voted on the creation of new authorized capital for 2026, allowing for cash and non-cash capital increases with the option to exclude subscription rights. The existing authorized capitals from 2018 and 2021 were simultaneously abolished, and the Articles of Association were amended accordingly.
Approval percentages for the main agenda items were strong: Agenda item 2 received 99.90 percent approval, items 3a and 3b received 98.29 percent and 97.80 percent respectively, item 4 received 98.61 percent, item 5 received 99.90 percent, item 6 received 92.07 percent, and item 7 received 95.23 percent.
Christoph Petri, CEO of Ringmetall SE, commented: "2025 was a year of significant strategic steps for us, especially in the Liner business unit, which we have significantly strengthened through several acquisitions. We will continue on this path in 2026. Even though the market environment remains challenging, we remain confident about the further development."
Ringmetall is a leading international specialist supplier of industrial packaging, producing high-security closure systems and inner sleeves for industrial drums used in the chemical, pharmaceutical, and food processing industries. The company also offers innovative packaging solutions for the beverage industry. Its products are highly recyclable, contributing to the circular economy and sustainability of its end customers. The group operates worldwide with production and sales offices in Germany, France, Great Britain, Spain, Italy, Poland, Turkey, the Netherlands, Finland, China, and the USA. Further information on the agenda items and the Ringmetall Group can be found at www.ringmetall.de.
