Partners Group Holding AG announced that shareholders approved all proposals put forward by the Board of Directors at the 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Baar-Zug, Switzerland. The approvals cover financial and non-financial reporting, dividend distribution, compensation, and board elections, signaling strong shareholder confidence in the firm's governance and strategy.
Shareholders ratified 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, underscoring the firm's commitment to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) disclosures. This dual approval reflects Partners Group's integrated reporting approach, which combines financial performance with sustainability metrics.
A key highlight was the approval of a cash dividend of CHF 46.00 per share for fiscal year 2025, payable on May 27, 2026. Shares will trade ex-dividend from May 22, 2026. The net dividend, after a 35% Swiss withholding tax, represents a significant return to shareholders and underscores the firm's strong cash generation and capital allocation policy.
Shareholders granted discharge to the Board of Directors and Executive Team for their activities in fiscal 2025, indicating no significant governance concerns. 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 ratified.
In elections, Steffen Meister was re-confirmed as Executive Chairman, and all other Board members were re-elected for one-year terms ending at the next ordinary AGM in 2027. Gaelle Olivier will continue as Lead Independent Director. Flora Zhao, Anne Lester, and Gaelle Olivier were re-elected to the Nomination & Compensation Committee, with Zhao remaining as Chairwoman. HotzGoldmann Advokatur/Notariat was re-elected as independent proxy, and PricewaterhouseCoopers AG as statutory auditors.
The outcome of this AGM is important for investors and stakeholders as it demonstrates continued alignment between management and shareholders. The unanimous approval of all proposals suggests stability and confidence in Partners Group's strategic direction, which is crucial given the firm's role as one of the largest global private markets firms with over USD 185 billion in assets under management. Detailed voting results will be available at www.partnersgroup.com/AGM in the coming days. For more information about Partners Group, visit www.partnersgroup.com.
