Wacker Neuson SE held its Annual General Meeting at the hbw Conference Center in Munich, where shareholders overwhelmingly approved all agenda items, including a dividend increase and the election of a new Supervisory Board member. The company, a leading manufacturer of light and compact equipment, reported revenue of approximately EUR 2.2 billion in fiscal year 2025 and employs around 5,800 people worldwide.
The Annual General Meeting approved the proposal to pay a dividend of EUR 0.70 per eligible share, up from EUR 0.60 in the previous year, representing a 17% increase. This dividend reflects the company's commitment to continuous shareholder compensation and its strategy to distribute a significant share of profits. Alongside the dividend resolution, shareholders formally approved the actions of the Executive Board and Supervisory Board for fiscal year 2025, as well as the remuneration report. Additionally, the election of the auditor for fiscal year 2026 and an amendment to the Articles of Incorporation to allow for the issuance of electronic shares were approved.
Dr. Karl Tragl, Chairman of the Executive Board, highlighted the importance of the dividend, stating, "We are committing to a continuous shareholder compensation and offer our shareholders a reasonable share of the success of the fiscal year 2025. The dividend reflects the strategy of the Group, to continuously pay out a significant share of our profit."
In leadership changes, the term of Prof. Dr. Matthias Schuppen ended with the close of the meeting. The Annual General Meeting elected Christian Rast as a new member of the Supervisory Board. Mr. Rast brings proven expertise in accounting and auditing, filling the vacancy left by Prof. Dr. Schuppen.
Details of the voting results will be made available at www.wackerneusongroup.com/hv.
This announcement is significant for shareholders and the broader construction equipment industry. The dividend increase signals confidence in the company's financial health and ongoing profitability, providing a tangible return to investors. For the industry, Wacker Neuson's performance and governance updates reflect trends in capital allocation and board composition that may influence peer companies. The approval of electronic share issuance also modernizes the company's shareholder infrastructure, potentially improving efficiency and accessibility for investors.
Wacker Neuson SE shares are listed on the regulated Prime Standard segment of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (ISIN: DE000WACK012, WKN: WACK01) and are part of the SDAX index. The company operates under brands including Wacker Neuson, Kramer, Weidemann, and Enar, serving professional users in construction, gardening, landscaping, agriculture, municipal bodies, and industries such as recycling and rail transport.
