Basler AG, a leading provider of computer vision technology, held its annual general meeting today at the Hamburg Chamber of Commerce, where shareholders approved all agenda items by a large majority. The approvals include the appropriation of retained earnings for the 2025 fiscal year, which results in a dividend of EUR 0.11 per dividend-bearing share. This dividend distribution reflects the company's financial performance and commitment to returning value to shareholders.
Shareholders also discharged the members of the management board and supervisory board for their actions during the 2025 fiscal year, signaling confidence in the leadership's governance. Additionally, the appointment of the auditor for the 2026 fiscal year was approved, ensuring continued financial oversight. The election of Prof. Dr. Mirja Steinkamp to the supervisory board and the by-election of Dr. Dietmar Ley were also confirmed. Dr. Ley will assume the role of deputy chairman of the supervisory board, replacing Horst W. Garbrecht, who stepped down as of the date of the meeting. Norbert Basler will continue as chairman of the supervisory board.
Other approved items include the compensation report and compensation system for the management board for the 2025 fiscal year, as well as an inflation adjustment bonus for supervisory board members for the 2025/2026 fiscal year. These decisions aim to align executive compensation with company performance and market conditions.
The details of the vote, the presentation from the annual general meeting, the dividend announcement, and all other information related to this topic can be found on the company’s website at https://www.baslerweb.com/de-de/investoren/annual general meeting/.
Basler AG is an international expert in computer vision, offering a broad portfolio of image processing hardware and software. Founded in 1988, the Basler Group employs approximately 850 people at its headquarters in Ahrensburg and additional locations in Europe, Asia, and North America. The company works with customers to solve vision application challenges and develops custom products or solutions. The approval of these agenda items underscores the stability and strategic direction of Basler AG, providing clarity for investors and stakeholders about the company's governance and financial policies.
