Shareholders of Forbo Holding Ltd approved all proposals from the Board of Directors during the company's 98th Ordinary General Meeting held in Zug. The meeting saw participation from 158 shareholders representing 71.73% of the issued share capital, demonstrating significant engagement from the investor base. All governance and financial items received clear majority support, reflecting confidence in the company's leadership and strategic direction.
The shareholders formally approved the Annual Report, annual statements, consolidated financial statements, and the Sustainability Report for the 2025 business year. They also granted discharge to the responsible governing bodies. A key financial decision was the approval of a dividend distribution of CHF 25 per share, which will be paid from April 13, 2026. This payout represents a direct return to investors and is a tangible outcome of the company's 2025 performance.
In a consultative vote, the 2025 Remuneration Report was approved. Shareholders also approved by large majority the maximum total remuneration for the Board of Directors for 2027, the maximum fixed remuneration for the Executive Board for 2027, the short-term variable remuneration for the Executive Board for 2025, and the maximum long-term equity participation for the Executive Board for 2026. These votes formalize the compensation structure for the company's leadership for the coming periods.
The current members of the Board of Directors, including Chairman Bernhard Merki, were all re-elected for another one-year term. In a significant addition, Dr. Ilias Laber was elected as an independent member of the Board of Directors by an overwhelming majority for a one-term office. The current members of the remuneration committee were also re-elected for a further year. The mandate of KPMG Ltd as auditors was extended for another year, and Rene Peyer was re-elected as the independent proxy.
For business and technology leaders, this news underscores the importance of robust corporate governance and shareholder alignment. The clear approval of all proposals, including executive compensation and the election of a new independent director like Dr. Laber, indicates a stable and accountable leadership structure. This governance stability is crucial for a company like Forbo, which operates internationally in flooring, adhesives, and power transmission systems. The confirmed dividend provides immediate value to shareholders, while the re-election of auditors and the independent proxy reinforces financial transparency and oversight. For the industry, such shareholder meetings set a benchmark for procedural clarity and investor relations. The company provides further information for investors at forbo.com/en/investors.
