At the Annual General Meeting held in Munich on June 17, 2026, shareholders of Scout24 SE approved all proposals submitted by the Management Board and Supervisory Board with strong majorities. Key resolutions included a dividend increase, adjustments to Supervisory Board remuneration with the introduction of a share ownership and retention requirement, and renewed authorization for share buy-backs.
Reflecting the company's strong operational performance in 2025, the dividend was raised by approximately 14% to EUR 1.50 per share, marking the fourth consecutive year of double-digit percentage increases. The dividend will be distributed for the 2025 financial year, up from EUR 1.32 per share in the prior year.
The AGM also approved changes to the Supervisory Board remuneration system, driven by increased demands from the company's growth, rising governance requirements, and the introduction of a share ownership and retention requirement. Under the new rule, Supervisory Board members must accumulate and hold shares equivalent to 100% of their annual base remuneration over four years, aligning their interests with shareholders. The remuneration structure remains fixed, consistent with good corporate governance and the German Corporate Governance Code.
Shareholders renewed the authorization to repurchase treasury shares, continuing Scout24's strategy of sustainable shareholder value creation through buy-backs. Formal approval was also granted for the actions of Management and Supervisory Board members for 2025, along with the remuneration report.
CEO Ralf Weitz highlighted the company's evolution from a digital marketplace to an integrated real estate ecosystem, emphasizing the role of artificial intelligence and intelligent workflows. "Over the past years, Scout24 has evolved from a digital marketplace into an integrated real estate ecosystem. Leveraging artificial intelligence, our data and software solutions, and new automation capabilities, we are taking the next step in enabling more efficient real estate transactions," Weitz said.
CFO Martin Mildner underscored the group's strong financial performance and cash-generative business model. "Our strong operational performance is driven by our unique product portfolio and the continued growth of our customer base. At the same time, our cash-generative business model enables us to invest selectively in innovation, technology and new growth areas while delivering attractive shareholder returns," Mildner noted. He added that the combination of profitable growth, scale, and disciplined capital allocation allows Scout24 to return EUR 455 million to shareholders through dividends and share buy-backs in 2026 alone.
Dr. Hans-Holger Albrecht, Chairman of the Supervisory Board, said: "Scout24 successfully continued its strong performance in the 2025 financial year, once again delivering profitable growth. The consistent expansion of our technology, data and AI capabilities has strengthened the Company’s market position and provides the foundation for future growth."
Detailed voting results and additional information are available on the company's website at https://www.scout24.com/en/investor-relations/annual-general-meeting. The next reporting date is August 6, 2026, for the Half-Year Financial Report.
