Industrivärden announced that Hans Larsson had declined re-election. Par Boman was elected as new director on the Board, effective May 7, 2013. Par Boman (born 1961) has been serving as President and CEO of Handelsbanken since 2006, where he has held a number of positions since 1991. Per Boman is also a board member of SCA and the Swedish Bankers' Association.

Industrivärden approved the proposed dividend of SEK 5.00 per share at the AGM held on May 7, 2013. The record date for payment of the dividend was set at May 13, 2013. Dividends are expected to be paid out via Euroclear Sweden AB on May 16, 2013.

Industrivärden announced earnings results for the quarter ended March 2013. For the quarter, the company reported net income of SEK 8,113 million or SEK 18.58 net income per share after dilution compared to net income of SEK 7,829 million or SEK 18.16 net income per share after dilution for the corresponding period last year. Operating income was SEK 8,257 million against SEK 7,980 million for the same period last year. Cash flow from operating activities was SEK 163 million against cash outflow of SEK 439 million of prior year period. For the period, on parent basis, income was SEK 2,133 million against SEK 3,650 million of prior year period. Operating income was SEK 2,226 million against SEK 3,720 million of prior year period.