Partners Group Holding AG announced that its shareholders approved all proposals put forward by the Board of Directors at the 2026 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders held today in Baar-Zug, Switzerland. The approvals covered financial and non-financial reporting, dividend distribution, discharge of board and executive team, compensation reports, and elections.
Shareholders approved the 2025 Annual Report, including the management report, consolidated financial statements, and standalone financial statements. The non-financial report (Sustainability Report) for 2025 was also approved. The company has emphasized its commitment to sustainability reporting as part of its broader corporate governance.
A cash dividend of CHF 46.00 per share for the fiscal year 2025 was approved. The net dividend, after a 35% Swiss withholding tax, will be paid on 27 May 2026. Shares will trade ex-dividend from 22 May 2026 onwards. This dividend reflects the company's strong financial performance and commitment to returning value to shareholders.
Shareholders granted discharge to the members of the Board of Directors and Executive Team for their activities in the 2025 fiscal year, indicating confidence in their management. The 2025 Compensation Report was approved in a consultative vote, and all compensation-related agenda items, including budgets for the Board and Executive Team, were also approved.
In elections, Steffen Meister was re-confirmed as Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors, and all other Board members were re-elected for a one-year term ending at the next ordinary AGM in 2027. Gaelle Olivier will serve as Lead Independent Director during this term. Shareholders also re-elected Flora Zhao, Anne Lester, and Gaelle Olivier as members of the Nomination & Compensation Committee, with Flora Zhao continuing as Chairwoman of that committee.
HotzGoldmann Advokatur/Notariat in Baar, Switzerland, was re-elected as independent proxy, and PricewaterhouseCoopers AG, Zurich, Switzerland, was re-elected as statutory auditors. Detailed voting results will be available at www.partnersgroup.com/AGM in the coming days.
Partners Group is one of the largest firms in the global private markets industry, with around 2,000 professionals and over USD 185 billion in assets under management. The firm offers investment programs and custom mandates across private equity, private credit, infrastructure, real estate, royalties, and special opportunities. With its heritage in Switzerland and primary presence in the Americas in Colorado, the firm leverages its differentiated culture and operationally oriented approach to identify attractive investment themes and transform businesses and assets into market leaders.
The approval of all proposals underscores shareholder confidence in Partners Group's strategic direction and governance. The dividend payout and re-election of leadership signal stability and continued focus on long-term value creation. For more information, visit www.partnersgroup.com.
