Partners Group Holding AG announced today that its shareholders approved all proposals put forward by the Board of Directors at the 2026 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (AGM) held in Baar-Zug, Switzerland. The approvals span financial and non-financial reporting, dividend distribution, compensation, and board elections, signaling strong shareholder support for the firm's direction.
Shareholders greenlit the 2025 Annual Report, including the management report, consolidated financial statements, and standalone financial statements, as well as the 2025 non-financial report (Sustainability Report). This endorsement underscores the transparency and thoroughness of Partners Group's reporting practices, which are critical for maintaining investor trust in the private markets industry.
A key highlight was the approval of a cash dividend of CHF 46.00 per share for fiscal year 2025. The net dividend, after a 35% Swiss withholding tax, is scheduled for payment on 27 May 2026, with shares trading ex-dividend from 22 May 2026 onward. This dividend reflects the firm's strong financial performance and commitment to returning value to shareholders.
Shareholders also granted discharge to the Board of Directors and Executive Team for their activities in the 2025 fiscal year, absolving them of liability. Additionally, the 2025 Compensation Report was approved in a consultative vote, and all compensation-related agenda items, including budgets for the Board and Executive Team, received shareholder endorsement.
In board elections, Steffen Meister was re-confirmed as Executive Chairman, and all other Board members were re-elected for a one-year term ending at the next ordinary AGM in 2027. Gaelle Olivier will continue as Lead Independent Director. Shareholders also re-elected Flora Zhao, Anne Lester, and Gaelle Olivier to the Nomination & Compensation Committee, with Flora Zhao remaining as Chairwoman. HotzGoldmann Advokatur/Notariat was re-elected as independent proxy, and PricewaterhouseCoopers AG as statutory auditors.
The full voting results will be available at www.partnersgroup.com/AGM in the coming days. These outcomes highlight Partners Group's robust governance framework and shareholder alignment, which are pivotal as the firm manages over USD 185 billion in assets globally across private equity, credit, infrastructure, real estate, royalties, and special opportunities.