Wacker Neuson SE held its Annual General Meeting at the hbw Conference Center in Munich, where shareholders overwhelmingly supported management's proposals, including a dividend increase and a change in the Supervisory Board. The company reported that all agenda items received the necessary majorities, highlighting strong shareholder confidence in the Group's strategy and governance.
The Annual General Meeting approved the proposal to pay a dividend of EUR 0.70 per eligible share for the fiscal year 2025, a 17% increase from the previous year's EUR 0.60 per share. Dr. Karl Tragl, Chairman of the Executive Board, stated: "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 addition to the dividend resolution, shareholders formally approved the actions of the Executive Board and Supervisory Board for fiscal year 2025 and endorsed the remuneration report. 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 also approved.
A key governance change occurred as Prof. Dr. Matthias Schüppen's term on the Supervisory Board ended with the close of the meeting. The Annual General Meeting elected Mr. Christian Rast as a new member of the Supervisory Board, bringing proven expertise in accounting and auditing. This transition ensures continuity and strengthens the board's oversight capabilities.
The Wacker Neuson Group, an international network of companies employing around 5,800 people, reported revenue of approximately EUR 2.2 billion in fiscal year 2025. The Group is a leading manufacturer of light and compact equipment, serving professional users in construction, gardening, landscaping, agriculture, municipalities, and industries such as recycling and rail transport. Its brands include Wacker Neuson, Kramer, Weidemann, and Enar. 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.
Details of the voting results will be made available shortly at www.wackerneusongroup.com/hv. For press images, visit https://wackerneusongroup.com/en/group/press-and-news.