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Basel, 22. May 2026
 

At the first Annual General Meeting of the merged Helvetia Baloise Holding AG, the shareholders approved all proposals put forward by the Board of Directors. The dividend for the 2025 financial year is CHF 7.70 per share. This corresponds to an increase of 5.4% compared to the combined distribution of the two companies in the previous year.

The Chairman of the Board of Directors, Dr Thomas von Planta, welcomed 1,527 shareholders with voting rights (representing 62.66% of the share capital) to the first Annual General Meeting of the merged Helvetia Baloise Holding AG at St. Jakobshalle in Basel.

Successful 2025 financial year
Fabian Rupprecht, Group CEO of Helvetia Baloise, looked back on a successful financial year for 2025. Both parts of the company increased their profitability in 2025, posting strong earnings in all business areas. Helvetia generated underlying earnings of CHF 633.4 million, equating to strong growth of 19.8% compared to the prior year period (2024: CHF 528.6 million). Adjusted for merger-related one-time effects, Baloise achieved a profit attributable to shareholders of CHF 570.6 million, representing an increase of 19.7% over the previous year.

Higher dividend
The Chairman and all members of the Board of Directors were re-elected by the shareholders. In addition, all amendments to the Articles of Association and the new compensation model were approved. The shareholders likewise approved the dividend proposal of CHF 7.70 gross per share, corresponding to a distribution of around CHF 766 million. Compared to the combined distribution of the two companies in respect of financial year 2024, this year’s dividend will therefore increase by 5.4%.

Merger as a multi-generational project
In his address as Chairman, Dr Thomas von Planta commented on the merger between Helvetia and Baloise, which was completed on 5 December 2025: “The merger of Helvetia and Baloise is a ‘multi-generational project’. It is the largest of its kind in both the European insurance industry and the Swiss business landscape for many years.” In his speech, Dr von Planta added that the integration has made an excellent start. Given the complexity of the merger of the two companies, the process is expected to take three years.

2027 Annual General Meeting in St. Gallen 
As part of the merger, it was decided that the Group headquarters of the new insurance group would be in Basel going forward. At the same time, it was confirmed that St. Gallen will remain an important location for the company in the future. As a result, the next Annual General Meeting of Helvetia Baloise Holding AG will be held at Olma Messen St. Gallen on 30 April 2027.

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Chairman of the Board of Directors Dr Thomas von Planta leads the first Annual General Meeting of Helvetia Baloise Holding Ltd. Image: Helvetia.

Important dates

• 27 May 2026: Ex-dividend date
• 28 May 2026: Record date
• 29 May 2026: Dividend payment date 
• 17 September 2026: Publication of 2026 half-year results

About Helvetia Baloise
Helvetia Baloise is Switzerland’s largest multi-line insurer and one of Europe’s leading insurance groups. Every day, around 22,000 employees work hard to support around 13 million customers with insurance, pension, and financial solutions. These customers range from individuals and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through to international customer groups, which also benefit from areas such as specialty insurance and reinsurance. Headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, Helvetia Baloise operates in eight European markets as well as in global specialty markets, combining its strong Swiss roots with a clear international focus. Helvetia Baloise creates safety and security and opens up opportunities, both today and in the future. Through profitable growth and business operations geared towards long-term stability, we create tailored solutions for our customers, provide an attractive and reliable investment for our shareholders, promote strong partnerships and offer rewarding career prospects for our employees. Helvetia Baloise Holding Ltd shares (HBAN) are listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange.

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