BASF (BAS) AGM 2026 summary
Event summary combining transcript, slides, and related documents.
AGM 2026 summary
1 May, 2026Opening remarks and agenda
Meeting opened with in-person and online attendance, all Supervisory Board members present except one due to a scheduling conflict.
Formalities included electronic voting, proxy instructions, and remembrance of deceased employees.
Agenda and procedural details explained, including registration for speakers and electronic access to documents.
Board and executive committee updates
Two new Executive Board members, Mary Kurian and Livio Tedeschi, appointed effective May 2026, with detailed backgrounds provided.
Mike Heinz retires after 42 years, recognized for leadership in Agricultural Solutions and as Labor Director.
Liming Chen steps down from the Supervisory Board, succeeded by Mark Garrett, who brings extensive industry and board experience.
Corporate governance
Supervisory Board held six meetings in 2025, focusing on strategy, portfolio measures, and competitiveness.
Audit Committee reviewed and approved financial statements and compensation report; no objections from auditors.
Supervisory Board composition remained stable, with a focus on diversity and independence.
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