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Schindler
Financial Statements 2025
Compensation Report
102 | Governance |
103 | Compensation principles |
106 | Compensation system for the Board of Directors |
108 | Compensation system for the Group Executive Committee |
111 | Compensation for the reporting year |
116 | Compensation for the previous year |
117 | Benefits for former members of governing bodies |
117 | Loans and credits |
118 | Proposals to the General Meeting of Shareholders 2026 |
119 | Levels of participation |
121 | External mandates |
123 | Report of the statutory auditor |
Market capitalization
In CHF million as of December 31
Total compensation1
31 065
Share of Group operating expenses
0.37%
215
Share of Group personnel expenses
0.81%
1981
2001
2021 2025
1 Members of the Board of Directors and Group Executive Committee
Allocation of added value1 | ||
In CHF million | 2025 | In % |
| 4 358 | 77 |
| 688 | 12 |
| 200 | 4 |
| 185 | 3 |
| 296 | 5 |
to the creditors (net interest charges) | -32 | -1 |
Total | 5 695 | 100 |
Public
Company Shareholders (share
buyback)
Shareholders (dividends)
5 695
Employees
1 The Group's added value is defined as revenue less cost of materials, other operating expenses, as well as charges for depreciation, amortization, and impairments. The allocation of the Group's added value shows the extent to which the above stakeholders participate in this economically relevant amount.
Proposals to the General Meeting of Shareholders 2026
In CHF 1 000
Variable compensation 2025 Fixed compensation 2026
5 491
12 806
8 300
9 200
Board of Directors1
Group Executive Committee
Board of Directors
Group Executive Committee
1 Executive members only
This Compensation Report contains information about the compensation of the members of the Board
of Directors and the Group Executive Committee, as well as their shareholdings in Schindler Holding Ltd., and any loans granted to these individuals. The disclosures are made in accordance with the Directive
on Information Relating to Corporate Governance issued by SIX Swiss Exchange and the Swiss Code of Obligations. The information relates to the reporting year 2025 unless otherwise stated.
Governance
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Responsibilities and determination process
The compensation system and the capital participation plans are prepared by Global Human Resources and are reviewed by the CEO, the Supervisory and Strategy Committee, and the Compensation Committee before being submitted to the Board of Directors for approval.
The responsibilities related to compensation matters at the level of the Board of Directors and the
Group Executive Committee are defined in the Articles of Association and the Organizational Regulations of Schindler Holding Ltd. The most important functions and responsibilities in this context are summarized in the following table:
Beneficiaries
Nonexecutive
members
Members of the
Chairman of the Board of Directors
Executive members of the Board of Directors 1
of the Board of Directors
CEO
Group Executive Committee
(excl. CEO)
Fixed and target compensation
Variable compensation
Fixed and target compensation
Variable compensation
Fixed compensation
Fixed and target compensation
Variable compensation
Fixed and target compensation
Variable compensation
Compensation Committee
Chairman of the Board of Directors
CEO
Board of Directors
2
2
Proposal
Decision
1 For the executive members of the Board of Directors who are not members of the Supervisory and Strategy Committee (see section 3.1), customary responsibilities
and processes apply for the determination of compensation for their operational functions
2 Aggregate amount
The members of the Supervisory and Strategy Committee are not allowed to participate in the decision-making process regarding their fixed and variable compensation.
In accordance with Article 32 of the Articles of Association of Schindler Holding Ltd., the General Meeting of Shareholders votes annually on the total compensation of the Board of Directors and the Group Executive Committee to approve:
Variable compensationThe total variable compensation of the members of the Board of Directors and the Group Executive Committee for the reporting year
Fixed compensationThe maximum permissible total fixed compensation of the members of the Board of Directors and the Group Executive Committee for the current financial year
Retrospective approval
Prospective approval
According to Article 32 of the Articles of Association of Schindler Holding Ltd., the maximum permissible fixed compensation may be increased by 20% if, following the approval of the fixed compensation, additional members or replacement members are appointed to the Group Executive Committee.
On behalf of the Compensation Committee, Global Human Resources regularly compares the compensation of the members of the Group Executive Committee and the members of the Supervisory and Strategy Committee with external benchmarks. The compensation data of comparable companies is taken into account for benchmarking purposes. Comparable companies are defined as companies of a similar size
in terms of market capitalization, revenue, number of employees and geographical scope, which operate in similar business segments and are headquartered in Europe. The most recent benchmarking analysis was conducted in 2024 with the support of an independent external consulting firm.
In addition, the Board of Directors' fees are regularly reviewed in comparison with other listed companies in Switzerland (SMI and SMIM). The last such review was conducted in 2024.
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Compensation Committee
The Compensation Committee holds at least two meetings per year. In the reporting year, it met seven times. For details of the composition as well as the roles and responsibilities of the Compensation Committee, refer to the Corporate Governance Report, sections 3.5.2 and 3.5.2.3.
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Responsibilities and determination process
Compensation principles
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Compensation policy
The Schindler Group's success depends to a large extent on the quality and commitment of its management. Its compensation policy is designed to attract, motivate, and retain well-qualified professionals. In addition, the awarding of performance-related and, in particular, share-based components of variable compensation is intended to promote an entrepreneurial mindset and approach.
Performance-related compensation
in line with the market
Participation in the company's success
Schindler compensation policy
Fair and transparent compensation decisions
Balanced proportion of short-term
and long-term compensation components
- Overview of compensation components
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Compensation policy
In accordance with Article 33 of the Articles of Association of Schindler Holding Ltd., fixed and variable compensation can be paid to members of the Board of Directors and the Group Executive Committee.
Compensation can be paid in the form of cash, shares, other equity instruments, options, comparable instruments, or units. In addition, noncash benefits or services can be provided. For further details, refer to Article 33 of the Articles of Association
(group.schindler.com/en/company/corporate-governance/articles-of-association.html).
An overview of the compensation components of the Board of Directors and the Group Executive Committee is provided below. The compensation components are described in detail in sections 3 and 4 of this report.
Board of Directors
Executive members | Nonexecutive members | Group Executive Committee | ||||
Fixed compensation - prospective approval | ||||||
Cash (gross) | ||||||
Annual salary | ||||||
Fixed Board of Directors' fee | ||||||
Flat-rate expense allowances | ||||||
Flat-rate allowance ⚫ ⚫
Representation allowance ⚫ ⚫
Car allowance ⚫ ⚫
Pension, social, and other benefitsPension benefits | ||
Pension fund | ⚫ ⚫ | |
Schindler Foundation | ⚫ ⚫ | |
Social contributions | ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ | |
Other benefits | ⚫ ⚫ | |
Variable compensation - retrospective approval | ||
Short-term - cash bonus | ⚫ ⚫ | |
Long-term - equity instruments | ||
Performance Share Plan (PSP) | ||
Deferred Share Plan (DSP) | ||
Social and other benefits | ||
Social contributions | ⚫ ⚫ | |
Other benefits | ||

