Continental (CON) AGM 2026 summary

Opening remarks and agenda

• The meeting was opened in-person in Hanover, with a welcome to shareholders, media, and former board members, and a notary present to record minutes.

• The agenda included a general debate, plenary session, CEO and board reports, Q&A, and voting on proposals for items 2 to 13.

• Voting was conducted using tablets in the hall, with a subtraction method for calculating results.

Financial performance review

• Consolidated sales for 2025 were EUR 19.7 billion, up 0.8% organically, with an adjusted EBIT margin of 10.3%.

• Net income before non-cash special effects was EUR 1.1 billion; adjusted free cash flow was just under EUR 1 billion.

• The tire segment achieved sales of EUR 13.8 billion and an adjusted EBIT margin of 13.6%.

• ContiTech generated EUR 6 billion in sales with a 5.3% adjusted return on sales.

• The company faced significant one-off effects from transformation, including deconsolidation and value loss, impacting net results.

Board and executive committee updates

• Wolfgang Reitzle chaired his final AGM after 16 years, with Sabrina Soussan introduced as the new candidate for chair.

• Several executive and supervisory board changes occurred, including new appointments and resignations linked to the automotive spin-off.

• The board emphasized the importance of modern governance, co-determination, and succession planning.