General framework

This report on corporate governance sets out the principles of management and control at the highest level of the dormakaba Group (dormakaba) in accordance with the SIX Swiss Exchange Directive on Information relating to Corporate Governance as of 30 June 2021 (Directive Corporate Governance, DCG). Unless otherwise stated, the information in this report for the financial year 2020/21 is as of 30 June 2021. dormakaba’s corporate governance largely follows the guidelines and recommendations set out in the Swiss Code of Best Practice for Corporate Governance of July 2002 and revised editions of 2007, 2014 and 2016. dormakaba has made some adjustments and simplifications to suit its management and shareholder structure as well as its medium size.

dormakaba’s principles and rules regarding corporate governance are set out in its Articles of Incorporation, its Organizational Regulations, and in the regulations of its Board committees. The ultimate parent company of dormakaba, dormakaba Holding AG, is listed on SIX Swiss Exchange and is headquartered in Rümlang (Zurich/Switzerland).