Wendel Announces Interim Dividend for 2026

Wendel SE, a leading European investment company, has announced its plans for an interim dividend for the 2026 financial year. According to a press release dated July 30, 2026, the company intends to distribute an interim dividend of €2.55 per share. The payment schedule for this dividend is as follows:

- Ex-dividend date: November 17, 2026 - Record date: November 18, 2026 - Payment date: November 19, 2026

The press release also notes that the balance of the dividend for the 2026 financial year will be submitted for approval at the next Shareholders’ Meeting, which is scheduled to be held on May 27, 2027.

Wendel SE, founded in 2001, is one of the first listed investment companies in Europe. The company invests in leading companies across various sectors, including ACAMS, Bureau Veritas, Crisis Prevention Institute, Globeducate, IHS Towers, Scalian, Stahl, and Tarkett. In recent years, Wendel has expanded its investment activities by acquiring stakes in other investment firms.

In May 2024, Wendel acquired a 51% participation in IK Partners. In March 2025, the company acquired a 72% stake in Monroe Capital. In April 2026, Wendel acquired a 64% stake in Committed Advisors, including a sale-leaseback transaction. As of June 30, 2026, the Group managed a total of 48.7 billion euros for third-party investors, pro forma for the acquisition of Committed Advisors. Additionally, the company had invested approximately 3.6 billion euros (pro forma for the divestiture of Stahl and IHS) for its own account.

The company’s credit rating from Standard & Poor’s is BBB with a stable outlook, and its short-term rating is A-2. Wendel is the Mécène Fondateur of the Centre Pompidou-Metz, highlighting its significant contributions to cultural heritage.