Leifheit AG Shareholders Approve EUR 1.20 Dividend and Elect New Supervisory Board Members

Leifheit AG (ISIN DE0006464506), a leading European brand supplier of household products, held its 2026 Annual General Meeting on June 3 at the German National Library in Frankfurt am Main. With 46.42% of the share capital represented, shareholders approved all agenda items by a large majority, including a total dividend of EUR 1.20 per eligible no-par-value bearer share. This consists of an ordinary dividend of EUR 0.50 and a special dividend of EUR 0.70, yielding 7.9% based on the closing price at the end of fiscal 2025.

The meeting also endorsed a proposal to implement a capital increase from company funds followed by an ordinary capital reduction, aimed at maintaining an attractive capital allocation. CEO Alexander Reindler emphasized the company's commitment to increasing shareholder value through a shareholder-oriented dividend policy and the FOCUS performance program, which targets growth and efficiency. "We're focusing on targeted marketing campaigns and strong innovations while building lasting efficiency and resilience," Reindler stated.

Two new members were elected to the Supervisory Board: Stefan Bertram, Managing Director at Alantra EQMC in Madrid, and Dr. Hans-Jurgen Braun, a member of the Kromberg & Schubert Management Team. Stefan De Loecker, Chairman of the Supervisory Board, welcomed their expertise in strategic corporate development, production technology, and global logistics. He also thanked outgoing members Larissa Bohm and Dr. Gunter Blaschke for their contributions.

In May 2026, Stefan De Loecker was elected Chairman of the Supervisory Board, and Rudiger Bohle was elected Deputy Chair and Chair of the Audit Committee. PricewaterhouseCoopers GmbH was appointed as auditor for the 2026 financial year. Detailed voting results are available at Leifheit Group Investor Relations.

Leifheit AG, founded in 1959, operates in Household, Wellbeing, and Private Label segments, with brands like Leifheit and Soehnle. The company employs about 1,000 people and focuses on cleaning, laundry care, kitchen goods, and wellbeing. More information can be found at Leifheit Group.