Lenzing Group held its 82nd Annual General Meeting on April 23, 2026, in Lenzing, Austria, where shareholders granted discharge to the Managing Board and Supervisory Board for the 2025 financial year and approved the remuneration of Supervisory Board members for 2026. The meeting, which underscored the company's commitment to corporate governance and sustainability, also saw the re-election of three Supervisory Board members and the appointment of an auditor.
The Annual General Meeting reviewed the adopted annual and consolidated financial statements, the Corporate Governance Report, and the Supervisory Board Report for the 2025 financial year. KPMG Austria GmbH Wirtschaftsprufungs- und Steuerberatungsgesellschaft was appointed as auditor for the 2026 financial year, covering both financial statements and consolidated sustainability reporting. This appointment aligns with Lenzing's focus on transparency and its science-based climate action plan, which targets a significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and net-zero by 2050.
Shareholders re-elected Dr. Astrid Skala-Kuhmann, Mag. Gerhard Schwartz, and Mag. Helmut Bernkopf to the Supervisory Board, each serving until the end of the Annual General Meeting that resolves on discharge for the 2030 financial year. The re-elections ensure continuity and stability in Lenzing's corporate governance. The Supervisory Board now comprises ten members elected by the Annual General Meeting: Carlos Aníbal de Almeida Junior, Cornelius Baur, Helmut Bernkopf, Stefan Fida, Markus Furst, Franz Gasselsberger, Leonardo Grimaldi, Patrick Lackenbucher, Gerhard Schwartz, and Astrid Skala-Kuhmann. Additionally, five members were delegated by the Works Council: Stefan Ertl, Stephan Gruber, Bonita Haag, Helmut Kirchmair, and Michael Bichler.
Following the AGM, the Supervisory Board held a constitutive meeting where Patrick Lackenbucher was re-elected as Chairman. Carlos de Almeida was elected First Deputy Chairman and Stefan Fida Second Deputy Chairman. This leadership structure is expected to guide Lenzing through its strategic initiatives, including the transition to a circular economy and the development of innovative fibers like TENCEL™ and LENZING™ ECOVERO™.
The implications of these resolutions are significant for Lenzing's stakeholders, including investors, employees, and the broader textile industry. Stable governance supports the company's long-term sustainability goals, which are critical amid growing regulatory and consumer demand for eco-friendly products. Lenzing's focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and achieving net-zero by 2050 positions it as a leader in sustainable fiber production. The re-election of experienced board members ensures that the company remains on track to meet these targets, potentially influencing industry standards and investor confidence.
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