Schneider Electric (SU) AGM 2026 summary

Opening remarks and agenda

• The meeting marked the 190th anniversary of the company and included tributes to long-serving board members and a late advisory committee member.

• 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.

Financial performance review

• 2025 was a record year with revenues surpassing EUR 40 billion, up 9% organically, and Adjusted EBITA margin expanding by 50 basis points.

• Free cash flow exceeded EUR 4 billion for the third consecutive year; net income was down 2%, but adjusted net income rose 4%.

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

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

• Q1 2026 saw 11% organic revenue growth, with strong performance in all regions, especially the U.S. and India.

Board and executive committee updates

• Two board members, Nive Bhagat and Linda Knoll, stepped down; Ellyn Shook and François Jackow were proposed and later appointed as new directors.

• The board composition remains diverse, with 92% independent members and 46% women.

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