Basic principles of compensation

The compensation system of dormakaba reflects the commitment to attract, engage, and retain the best talent within the industry. It is designed to engage executives and employees to implement the company’s strategy, to achieve the company’s short-term and long-term business objectives, and to create sustainable shareholder value.

The compensation for the BoD members consists exclusively of a fixed payment in cash and shares. This ensures that the BoD remains independent in exercising its supervisory duties towards the EC.

The compensation for the EC members consists of fixed and variable payments in cash, shares and benefits. The EC compensation system principles are illustrated below.