BERGISCH GLADBACH, GERMANY - At the 2026 Annual Shareholders’ Meeting of INDUS Holding AG, held at Koelnmesse’s Congress Centre North, shareholders voted overwhelmingly in favor of all proposals by the Board of Management and the Supervisory Board. With approximately 43.47% of the share capital with voting rights represented, the meeting approved a dividend payment of EUR 1.30 per share and re-elected Carl Martin Welcker to the Supervisory Board.
In his report, Dr. Johannes Schmidt, Chairman of the Board of Management, highlighted the company’s consistent focus on its strengths amid a demanding market environment. "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. Despite geopolitical uncertainties, continued investment restraint, and rising material prices, INDUS considers itself strategically well positioned, underpinned by its EMPOWERING MITTELSTAND strategy.
A key aspect of the company’s further development is the targeted strengthening of three growth drivers: acquisitions, internationalization, and engineering competence. Schmidt emphasized the increasing role of technology and digitalization for portfolio companies: "We transform the companies where we can unlock potential through AI and digitalization. This is a great opportunity for INDUS companies."
Jürgen Abromeit, Chairman of the Supervisory Board, underscored the importance of fundamental change, calling for the transformation of industrial strengths into high-tech enterprises. "Building high-tech companies out of an economic and ecological industry, using the interconnected knowledge of companies, research institutions and startups," Abromeit said, noting that this transformation involves processes, technologies, mindsets, and collaboration. INDUS views itself as a pioneer and "showcase example" of the 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 said. The Annual Shareholders’ Meeting also approved the appropriation of net retained profits, the actions of the Board of Management and Supervisory Board, and the appointment of auditors. Carl Martin Welcker, Managing Partner of Alfred H. Schutte GmbH & Co. KG, was re-elected to the Supervisory Board for a term running until the 2028 Annual Shareholders’ Meeting. Additionally, 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.
