PNE AG held its Annual General Meeting on May 19, 2026, where shareholders approved a dividend of EUR 0.04 per share and elected a new Chairman of the Supervisory Board. The meeting, held virtually for the first time post-pandemic, underscored the company's strong operational performance in 2025 and outlined ongoing challenges in the renewable energy sector.
CEO Heiko Wuttke addressed shareholders, stating, 'We look back on a very successful operating 2025 financial year. PNE has proven that it is profitable in its core business.' He noted that while the company has made a good start to 2026, political frameworks remain a concern. 'We welcome the Federal Government’s grid package, which is intended to synchronize grid expansion, but we must ensure that this does not come at the expense of expanding renewable energy. The redispatch proviso carries precisely this risk,' Wuttke added.
Shareholders voted overwhelmingly in favor of the proposed dividend distribution of EUR 0.04 per no-par-value share entitled to dividends. They also approved the formal discharge of the Management Board and Supervisory Board members for the 2025 financial year. Additionally, Florian Schuhbauer, Alberto Donzelli, Dirk Simons, and Dr. Susanna Zapreva were elected to the Supervisory Board with a large majority.
In the constituent meeting following the Annual General Meeting, the Supervisory Board elected Marcel Egger as its new Chairman. He succeeds Dirk Simons, who will join the Management Board as CFO effective May 20, 2026. The previous CFO, Harald Wilbert, stepped down at the end of the Annual General Meeting for personal reasons, having requested this at the end of April.
The proposal to create New Authorized Capital did not achieve the required 75% majority. However, the compensation report and the appointment of KPMG AG Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft, Bremen, as statutory and group auditor for the 2026 financial year were both approved by large majorities.
The virtual format of the Annual General Meeting allowed shareholders unable to travel to Cuxhaven to participate, and reduced travel contributed to improved sustainability. This move reflects PNE's commitment to environmental responsibility, aligning with its role as a Clean Energy Solutions Provider.
PNE AG, listed in the SDAX, has over 30 years of experience in developing onshore and offshore wind farms globally. The company focuses on wind energy and photovoltaic projects, power generation from its own wind farms, and offers services for the entire life cycle of renewable energy installations, including battery storage solutions. The results of the Annual General Meeting signal continued stability and strategic direction for the company as it navigates regulatory and market dynamics.
