Leifheit AG Annual General Meeting Approves EUR 1.20 Dividend and Capital Restructuring

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 share capital represented. The meeting approved all agenda items by a large majority, including a total dividend of EUR 1.20 per eligible no-par-value bearer share, comprising 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 approved capital restructuring involves a capital increase from company funds followed by an ordinary capital reduction, aimed at maintaining attractive capital allocation. CEO Alexander Reindler emphasized the company’s commitment to shareholder value: ‘Increasing shareholder value is a top priority for us. That’s why we’re maintaining our shareholder-oriented dividend policy while consistently driving forward our growth and efficiency program. To achieve this, we’re focusing on targeted marketing campaigns and strong innovations. At the same time, we’re building lasting efficiency and resilience through the FOCUS performance program.’

The meeting also elected two new supervisory board members: Stefan Bertram, Managing Director at Alantra EQMC in Madrid and an experienced European small- and mid-cap investor, and Dr. Hans-Jurgen Braun, a member of the Kromberg & Schubert Management Team GmbH with expertise in production technology and transformation programs. Stefan De Loecker, Chairman of the Supervisory Board, stated, ‘We are delighted to have brought Mr Bertram and Dr Braun, two experienced experts in strategic corporate development, onto the Supervisory Board of Leifheit AG. Both of them will enhance our Board and provide us with valuable insights.’ He also thanked outgoing members Larissa Bohm and Dr. Gunter Blaschke for their contributions.

Earlier in May 2026, 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 fiscal 2026. Detailed voting results are available at https://www.leifheit-group.com/en/investor-relations/general-meeting, and images can be downloaded from https://www.leifheit-group.com/en/press/media-library/.

The dividend and capital restructuring signals Leifheit’s focus on shareholder returns while investing in growth. The FOCUS program aims to enhance efficiency and resilience, supporting the company’s core categories of cleaning, laundry care, kitchen goods, and wellbeing. With about 1,000 employees, the Leifheit Group operates brands like Leifheit and Soehnle, and subsidiaries Birambeau and Herby in the private label segment. The strategic moves come as the company navigates competitive European markets, balancing dividends with reinvestment.

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