Schneider Electric (SU) AGM 2026 summary

Opening remarks and agenda

• The meeting marked the 190th anniversary, included tributes to long-serving board members and a late advisory committee member, and covered the future of energy tech, finance, governance, compensation, and statutory auditors' reports.

• The chairman introduced the board, executive committee, and statutory auditors, and outlined the meeting's public and legal procedures.

• Legal formalities and quorum were confirmed, with over 405 million shares represented, enabling valid deliberation on all resolutions.

• The agenda included approval of 2025 financial statements, profit appropriation, compensation policies, director appointments, climate strategy, share buyback, and capital authorizations.

Financial performance review

• FY2025 revenues reached €40.2bn, up 9% organically, with record free cash flow of €4.6bn and strong growth across all geographies.

• Adjusted EBITA margin improved to 18.7%, and net income (group share) was €4.2bn, slightly down due to an impairment.

• Energy Management revenues reached €33 billion, up 10%, led by data centers; Industrial Automation returned to growth at 3%.

• Digital flywheel revenues represented 62% of group revenues, ahead of 2027 targets.

• Software and services grew 9% organically, with AVEVA ARR up 12%.

Board and executive committee updates

• Board composition after the AGM includes 92% independent directors and 46% female directors, representing 10 nationalities.

• Two board members, Nive Bhagat and Linda Knoll, stepped down; Ellyn Shook and François Jackow were appointed as new directors, and Anders Runevad’s term was renewed.

• Five board committees oversee audit, governance, remuneration, investment, and digital strategy.