
SHERIDAN, WYOMING – July 25, 2025 – Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (HEIDELBERG) has reaffirmed its long-term strategic transformation during its virtual Annual General Meeting (AGM) for fiscal year 2024/2025, underscoring the company’s commitment to becoming a systems integrator in packaging and to expanding into new technology-driven markets.
With approximately 27.5 percent of HEIDELBERG's share capital represented, the Management Board presented a comprehensive overview of the company’s financial performance, strategic progress, and outlook through a live-streamed session for shareholders and stakeholder representatives.
Positioning HEIDELBERG for the Future
CEO Jürgen Otto described fiscal year 2024/2025 as “a year of stability and progress,” pointing to critical milestones achieved in business transformation and financial stability. “Financial year 2024/2025 was a year of stability and progress for HEIDELBERG. We did our homework, achieved key goals, and laid the foundations for the continued transformation of our company. I would like to highlight the increasing options available to us – in our core business as a systems integrator for packaging and in new markets in the Technology segment. We are fully financed for the period to 2028 and have scope for implementing our growth projects, including through targeted acquisitions. HEIDELBERG is clearly focused on the future and benefiting from current megatrends.”
This forward-looking orientation includes investment in automation, digital applications, and service offerings—areas aligned with global manufacturing and print industry trends demanding higher efficiency, integration, and responsiveness.
Supervisory Board Elections and Leadership Transitions
Seven of eight resolutions at the AGM required shareholder approval, including the election of three shareholder representatives to the Supervisory Board. Dr. Martin Sonnenschein, Mr. Ola Elmqvist, and Ms. Uta Anders were elected with strong support, all of whom bring deep expertise in core HEIDELBERG markets.
The company also confirmed several transitions:
- Dr. Martin Sonnenschein was re-elected and confirmed as Chairman of the Supervisory Board.
- Ms. Uta Anders was named Chairwoman of the Audit Committee.
- Mr. Ola Elmqvist, previously appointed by court following Ms. Karin Dohm’s resignation in April 2025, was formally elected.
- Ms. Ina Schlie's term ended with the close of the AGM.
- Ms. Milena Brodt was appointed as the new employee representative, succeeding Mr. Mirko Geiger.
Sonnenschein emphasized the strategic direction following his reappointment: “Our renewed strength gives us the scope to position ourselves as a solution provider. The Supervisory Board will support and push for technological development, especially in packaging, digital applications, automation, and service. Thanks to its strong brand, HEIDELBERG can tap into markets and pursue its strategic options.”
Strategic and Financial Outlook Supported by Full Financing
HEIDELBERG's confirmation of full financing through 2028 positions it to actively pursue its transformation roadmap. This includes:
- Reinforcing its role as a packaging systems integrator
- Expanding offerings within the Technology segment
- Leveraging megatrends to identify growth vectors
- Targeted acquisitions to complement existing capabilities
The company’s strong brand legacy—celebrating 175 years in print—continues to support credibility and market access as HEIDELBERG scales its ambitions beyond traditional print into adjacent digital and automation-centric domains.
Access to AGM Materials and Further Information
HEIDELBERG has made available the full recording of the AGM presentation and speeches online. Additionally, the company’s Annual Report and full agenda documentation can be downloaded from www.heidelberg.com.