At today's Annual Shareholders' Meeting of INDUS Holding AG, held at Koelnmesse's Congress Centre North in Bergisch Gladbach, a large majority of shareholders approved all proposals from the Board of Management and the Supervisory Board. Approximately 43.47% of the share capital with voting rights was represented at the meeting.
Chairman of the Board of Management Dr. Johannes Schmidt highlighted INDUS' consistent focus on its strengths amid a demanding market environment characterized by geopolitical uncertainties, restrained investment, 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. The company's EMPOWERING MITTELSTAND strategy provides direction even during challenging times, positioning INDUS strategically well for the future.
A key aspect of INDUS' further development is the targeted strengthening of three growth drivers: acquisitions, internationalization, and engineering competence. Schmidt specifically emphasized the increasing role of technology and digitalization for the portfolio companies, noting that 'we transform the companies where we can unlock potential through AI and digitalization. This is a great opportunity for INDUS companies.'
Jurgen Abromeit, Chairman of the Supervisory Board, stressed the importance of fundamental change in his personal remarks. He highlighted the need 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.' This transformation extends beyond processes and technologies to mindsets and collaboration, with INDUS viewing itself as a pioneer and 'showcase example' of the future convergence between industry and high technology.
Following solid business development in 2025, the Board of Management is cautiously optimistic for the current financial year. INDUS will continue to focus on resilience, operational excellence, and targeted growth. 'And we are well positioned to do this,' Schmidt affirmed.
The Annual Shareholders' Meeting approved the appropriation of net retained profits, resulting in a dividend payment of EUR 1.30 per share. Additionally, the meeting approved the actions of the Board of Management and the Supervisory Board, and appointed the auditor for the financial statements, consolidated financial statements, and sustainability report. Carl Martin Welcker, Managing Partner of Alfred H. Schutte GmbH & Co. KG and a long-standing member of the INDUS Supervisory Board, was re-elected to represent shareholders on the Supervisory Board until the Annual Shareholders' Meeting that resolves on the approval of actions for the financial year 2027. Authorized Capital 2026 was created, and corresponding amendments to the Articles of Incorporation were approved.
Further information on the Annual Shareholders' Meeting, the speech by the Chairman of the Board of Management, and the voting results can be found here.
INDUS Holding AG, since its founding in 1989, has focused on acquiring family-owned Mittelstand companies with unique engineering capabilities and growing them internationally. The SME Group owns and manages more than 40 portfolio companies worldwide and has been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (SDAX) since 1995. For more information, visit www.indus.eu.
