Investor (INVE) AGM 2026 summary

Opening remarks and agenda

• The meeting opened with Eva Hägg elected as chair and Pia Faaredig as secretary, emphasizing accessibility via webcast and guest participation.

• CEO Christian Cederholm addressed shareholders, highlighting the company's long-term value creation since 1916.

• Voting devices were distributed for qualified majority resolutions, and the agenda and voting list were approved, with 57% of shares and 78% of votes represented.

Financial performance review

• Investor outperformed the market for 15 consecutive years, with a 14% increase in net asset value in 2025, reaching SEK 1,087 billion.

• Total return for the share was 15% in 2025, reflecting strong performance compared to benchmarks.

• Listed companies achieved 9% profit growth, and Patricia Industries saw 4% organic sales growth, though profit was impacted by a weaker dollar.

• Dividend per share has grown at an average annual rate of 8% over the past decade.

• Portfolio companies have delivered consistent returns over 1, 5, 10, and 20-year periods.

Dividend announcements

• A dividend of SEK 5.60 per share was approved, split into two installments: SEK 4 in May and SEK 1.60 in November.

• Commitment to steadily increasing dividends, with a clear upward trend in payouts since 2016.