Industrivärden

Essity is a global hygiene and health company developing, supplying, and selling products, solutions, and services in hygiene and health.

Handelsbanken operates in Sweden, Norway, the United Kingdom, and the Netherlands, offering financing, savings, and advisory services.

Industrivärden holds significant ownership stakes in eight portfolio companies: Volvo, Sandvik, Handelsbanken, Essity, SCA, Skanska, Ericsson, and Alleima.

Sandvik is a global, high-tech industrial group providing products and solutions that enhance customer productivity, profitability, and sustainability.

Industrivärden maintains a flexible, cost-effective organization with around 15 employees, nine board members, and an extensive network.

Industrivärden finances operations through the issuance of corporate certificates and bonds.

The nomination committee for the 2027 annual meeting includes Bo Selling, L E Lundbergföretagen; Louise Lindh, Handelsbanken forskningsstiftelser; Jan Svedjebrant, SCA Pensionsstiftelser; Mikael Schmidt, Essity Pensionsstiftelser; and Fredrik Lundberg, chairman of Industrivärden’s board. The annual meeting will be held on April 15, 2027, in Stockholm.

The board holds ultimate responsibility for the company’s governance and management. It appoints the CEO, who oversees daily operations in line with the board’s guidelines.

At the annual general meeting, held within six months of the fiscal year-end, shareholders elect the board and auditor. The meeting also addresses proposals from the nomination committee, board, and shareholders, as well as other statutory matters, including approving financial statements, deciding on dividends, setting remuneration for the board and auditor, and granting discharge to board members and the CEO.

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Industrivärden is a listed investment company that holds significant stakes in selected publicly traded firms with strong market positions, solid cash flows, financial strength, and clear growth potential. It engages in active ownership to develop and create value in its portfolio companies.

The company focuses on long-term development and value creation in its portfolio companies.

The articles of association define the company’s purpose, the minimum and maximum number of board members, and the procedures for the general meeting. Industrivärden is a public company focused on owning and managing real and personal property.

Industrivärden’s code of conduct outlines the company’s values, principles, and ethical guidelines, serving as a framework for employees and board members in their roles. It details general principles that guide all operations.

The debt policy states that the debt ratio should range between 0–10 percent but may temporarily exceed or fall below this range.