Tenaris S.A. shareholders approved financial reports, dividend payments, board reappointments, and share capital reductions at recent meetings.
Quiver AI Summary
Tenaris S.A. held its annual and extraordinary general meetings on May 12, 2026, where shareholders approved all items on the agenda, including the acknowledgment of the consolidated annual management report for the year ending December 31, 2025. Key resolutions included the approval of consolidated financial statements and an annual dividend of $0.89 per share, set to be paid on May 20, 2026. The board of directors was reduced to ten members, with several re-appointments, including Paolo Rocca as chairman and Gabriel Podskubka as CEO. The extraordinary meeting approved the cancellation of over 62 million treasury shares, resulting in a reduction of the company's share capital. The Company also renewed its authorization for share buybacks and appointed Forvis Mazars as its statutory auditor for 2026.
Potential Positives
- Shareholders approved a substantial annual dividend of US$0.89 per share, totaling approximately US$0.9 billion, indicating strong financial performance and shareholder return.
- The reappointment of key board members and confirmation of the CEO ensure stability and continuity in leadership.
- The cancellation of over 62 million ordinary shares reduces the company's issued share capital, potentially enhancing shareholder value by increasing earnings per share.
- The appointment of Forvis Mazars as the statutory auditor signals the company's commitment to transparency and compliance with regulatory standards.
Potential Negatives
- The approval of a significant reduction in share capital, which may raise concerns about the company's financial health or stability as it indicates a buyback that decreases shareholder equity.
- The resolution to reduce the number of directors could be perceived as consolidating power among fewer individuals, which might lead to governance concerns.
- The reappointment of existing board members without introducing new members may suggest a lack of fresh perspectives or diversity in leadership, potentially affecting innovation and strategic direction.
FAQ
What resolutions were approved at Tenaris's 2026 annual general meeting?
All resolutions on the agendas were approved, including consolidated financial statements and annual dividends.
What is the annual dividend approved by Tenaris for 2026?
The approved annual dividend is US$0.89 per share, totaling approximately US$0.9 billion.
Who were re-appointed to the board of directors at Tenaris?
Ten directors, including Mr. Paolo Rocca and Ms. Monica Tiuba, were re-appointed to the board.
When will Tenaris pay the balance of the annual dividend?
The balance of the annual dividend will be paid on May 20, 2026.
What changes were made to Tenaris's share capital during the extraordinary meeting?
The share capital was reduced from US$1,071,994,930 to US$1,009,639,756 after cancelling 62,355,174 shares.
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$TS Price Targets
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- Derek Podhaizer from Piper Sandler set a target price of $56.0 on 04/15/2026
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- Marc Bianchi from TD Cowen set a target price of $59.0 on 02/20/2026
Full Release
LUXEMBOURG, May 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tenaris S.A. (NYSE and Mexico: TS and EXM Italy: TEN) announced that its annual general meeting of shareholders and extraordinary general meeting of shareholders, both held on May 12, 2026, approved all resolutions on their agendas.
Among other resolutions adopted at the annual general meeting, shareholders acknowledged the Company’s consolidated annual management report for the year ended 31 st December 2025, which includes the following information and certifications required by applicable law: (i) consolidated financial and non-financial information (or sustainability statement) for the year ended 31 st December 2025; (ii) related management certifications on the Company's consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended 31 st December 2025, and on the annual accounts as at 31 st December 2025; and (iii) external auditors' reports on such consolidated financial statements, annual accounts and non-financial information (or sustainability statement). The annual meeting also approved the consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2025, and the annual accounts as at December 31, 2025.
The shareholders approved an annual dividend of US$0.89 per share (or US$1.78 per ADS), which represents an aggregate sum of approximately US$0.9 billion, and which includes the interim dividend of US$0.29 per share (US$0.58 per ADS), or approximately US$0.3 billion, paid in November 2025. Tenaris will pay the balance of the annual dividend in the amount of US$0.60 per share entitled to dividends (or US$1.20 per ADS), in U.S. dollars, which represents approximately US$0.6 billion, on May 20 th , 2026; with a record date of May 19 th , 2026, and an ex-dividend date of May 18 th , 2026 for securities listed in Europe and Mexico and an ex-dividend of May 19 th , 2026 for securities listed in the United States.
The annual meeting resolved to reduce the number of directors to ten and to re-appoint Mr. Simon Ayat, Mr. Roberto Bonatti, Mr. Germán Curá, Ms. Molly Montgomery, Ms. Maria Novales-Flamarique, Mr. Gianfelice Mario Rocca, Mr. Paolo Rocca, Mr. Jaime Serra Puche, Ms. Monica Tiuba and Mr. Guillermo Vogel to the board of directors. All board members will hold office until the meeting that will be convened to decide on the 2026 annual accounts. In a subsequent meeting, the board of directors re-elected Mr. Paolo Rocca as chairman, Mr. Vogel and Mr. Curá as vice-chairmen, and Mr. Ayat, Mr. Serra Puche and Ms. Tiuba as audit committee members, with Ms. Tiuba continuing to serve as the committee’s chair. All members of the audit committee qualify as independent directors for purposes of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act Rule 10A-3(b)(1) and under the Company’s articles of association. The board of directors also confirmed Mr. Gabriel Podskubka as Chief Executive Officer.
In addition, the annual general meeting approved the compensation payable to the members of the Board for the year ending December 31, 2026, and the Compensation Report for the year 2025. The shareholders appointed Forvis Mazars, Cabinet de révision agreé , as the Company’s statutory auditor for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, and approved their corresponding fees for audit and audit-related services.
Finally, the annual meeting renewed the authorization to purchase, acquire or receive, from time to time, Company shares, including shares represented by ADRs, on such terms and conditions as may be approved by the board of directors within the limit of the shareholders’ authorization.
The extraordinary general meeting of shareholders, held immediately after the annual general meeting, resolved to approve the cancellation of 62,355,174 ordinary shares held in treasury by the Company acquired throughout the third share buyback program, which ran from 9 th June 2025 to 3 rd March 2026, and resolved to approve the corresponding reduction of the issued share capital. As a result, effective May 12, 2026, the share capital of the Company is reduced from US$1,071,994,930 (represented by 1,071,994,930 shares with a par value of US$1 per share) to US$1,009,639,756 (represented by 1,009,639,756 shares with a par value of US$1 per share). The extraordinary meeting also approved the corresponding amendment to article 5 of the articles of association to reflect the adopted resolutions.
Copies of the minutes of the annual general meeting and extraordinary general meeting of shareholders, and a copy of the amended articles of association can be downloaded from Tenaris’s website at ir.tenaris.com/corporate-governance/annual-general-meeting .
Tenaris is a leading global supplier of steel tubes and related services for the world’s energy industry and certain other industrial applications.
Giovanni Sardagna
Tenaris
1-888-300-5432
www.tenaris.com