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dormakaba Holding AG

Annual Report

Financial statements,  
governance and compensation

Financial Year

2017/18

 
Table of Content

2

  Letter to  

shareholders

  Business 

performance

3 

7 

  Financial 

performance

18 

24

  Consolidated financial statements

24   Consolidated income statement
25   Consolidated balance sheet
26   Consolidated cash flow statement
27   Consolidated statement of changes in equity
28    Notes to the consolidated financial  

statements for financial year 2016 / 2017
59   Legal structure of the dormakaba Group
63   Report of the statutory auditor

69 

  Financial statements  

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69  Holding Company balance sheet
70   Holding Company income statement
71   Notes to the financial statements
75   Appropriation of balance sheet profits
76   Report of the statutory auditor

  Corporate  

Governance

80 

  108 

  Compensation  

Report

  132 

  Five-year 

performance overview

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Letter to shareholders

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Riet Cadonau, CEO (left) / Ulrich Graf, Chairman of the Board of Directors (right)

Dear Shareholders,

The 2017/18 financial year was characterized by the final stage of the post-merger 

integration process to dormakaba. Since September 2015, we have established a new 

operating model for our company, with new processes, roles, and organizational structure. 

Furthermore, we have achieved more than 80% of the planned legal entity consolidation, 

have rolled out and strengthened our new master brand dormakaba and have managed the 

change process in our organization with activities such as some hundreds of workshops and 

townhall meetings.

With the final stage of the post-merger integration, we have strategically repositioned 

dormakaba to a globally trusted partner for products, solutions and services for access to 

buildings and rooms from a single source. The underlying industrial logic of our merger is 

confirmed in daily interactions with customers and partners, who benefit from our 

comprehensive product portfolio, our strengthened presence in all our relevant markets, but 

particularly in Asia Pacific and the Americas, as well as from our presence throughout the 

whole building construction cycle.

In 2017/18, the integration process has largely been completed in most countries as foreseen. 

However, business and performance in Germany and the US was impacted more than 

expected by the integration process. Part of the efficiency gains in Germany will only be 

achieved with a delay; this is mainly due to the socially acceptable measures relating to job 

reductions agreed to with the social partners. As of 30 June 2018, globally, about 80% of the 

targeted headcount reduction was achieved, and we reached about 70% of the envisaged 

post-merger integration cost synergies of CHF 70 million.

In light of the progress made with regards to integration, results for the 2017/18 financial 

year were solid but did not meet our expectations. Consolidated net sales increased by 12.7% 

to CHF 2’841.0 million (previous year CHF 2’520.1 million). The organic sales growth for the 

2017/18 financial year amounted to 2.6%.

Farewell message 
from the Chairman

Dear Shareholders,

Twelve years have passed 
since I took office as the 
Chairman of Kaba’s Board 
of Directors back in 2006, 
after leading the company 
as its CEO and Delegate of 
the Board of Directors for 
many years.

I would like to take this 
opportunity to express my 
sincere thanks to you, our 
valued shareholders, for 
your ongoing support, trust, 
and confidence you have 
given to me over the years 
at our company. It was a 
great honor for me to serve 
in various executive and 
non-executive roles for 
dormakaba and I am proud 
of what our company has 
become today.

With the beginning of the 
new financial year 2018/19 
dormakaba’s post-merger 
integration process has 
largely been completed, and 
now is the right time to lay 
the responsibility for the 
company into new hands at 
the forthcoming Annual 
General Meeting. I am 
convinced that my 
designated successor Riet 
Cadonau, with his 
comprehensive expertise 
and deep knowledge of the 

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The contribution of the individual segments varied greatly. 

AS APAC

 once again performed 

very well, and the newly formed 

Key & Wall Solutions

 segment posted good business results. 

The improvement in results at 

AS EMEA

, by contrast, was not as good as expected, while 

AS 

AMER

 and 

AS DACH

 performed distinctly below expectations. This was due to specific 

developments in certain regional markets, as well as to the fact that the organization was 

more absorbed by the integration than expected.

The EBITDA rose by 11.3% to CHF 431.0 million (previous year CHF 387.3 million), with an 

EBITDA margin of 15.2% (previous year 15.4%). All acquisitions since the dormakaba merger 

have positively contributed to these results, with a particularly positive impact on 

profitability.

dormakaba closed the financial year 2017/18 with a 6.3% increase in net profit to CHF 238.7 

million (previous year CHF 224.6 million). Based on this result, the Board of Directors 

proposes to the Annual General Meeting a dividend payment of CHF 15.00 per registered 

share for the 2017/18 financial year, paid out from reserves from capital contributions. This 

represents an increase by CHF 1.00 per share compared to the previous year. The amount of 

the payout is in line with the Board of Directors' targeted pay-out ratio of a minimum of 

company, will prove to be 
an excellent Chairman of 
dormakaba’s Board of 
Directors.

I wish dormakaba, all its 
shareholders, employees, 
and business partners and 
last but not least my 
colleagues in the Board of 
Directors and the entire 
management team all the 
best and continuing success 
for the future.

Yours sincerely,

50% of the consolidated net profit after minority interests.

Ulrich Graf

In the year under review, our customers have again benefited from many newly developed 

products, solutions and services to make access in their life smart and secure. We have also 

made good progress on initiatives to further accelerate the digital transformation of our 

company. We invite you to read more on our highlights at our 

innovation webpage

.

With technology as one of our growth drivers and innovation leadership as one of our 

strategic pillars, we continued to invest significantly in research and development in the year 

under review. Spending including investments increased by 12% to CHF 111 million (3.9% of 

sales).

Our capacity to innovate has received important outside recognition too. We are proud to be 

featured in a ranking published by Thomson Reuters in January 2018 as 

one of the Top 100 

Global Tech leaders worldwide

, being the only company of our industry. The study, which has 

been conducted for the first time, offers a holistic assessment of today’s leading tech 

companies. The high scores in the indicators examined in the study are an acknowledgement 

of our approach to develop our company sustainably – with a balanced focus on financial 

performance and innovation.

dormakaba defines sustainability as one of its key success factors. That is why sustainability 

has been anchored as one of the two foundations of our strategic pillars. We are committed 

to foster a sustainable development along our entire value chain in line with our economic, 

environmental, and social responsibilities toward current and future generations. In 2017/18, 

we have again made good progress in building our sustainability initiatives. We invite you to 

read more on how we contributed to sustainable development in our 

Sustainability Report 

2017/18
.

Portfolio management activities: acquisitions and divestments

In the year under review, we further adjusted our business portfolio to strengthen our core 

business. We sold both Dorma Beschlagtechnik (Germany) and GMT (China). In addition, we 

reached an agreement with our Indian partner to dissolve the Dorset Kaba joint venture 

which will support us to further expand profitable growth in the highly attractive market in 

India. After the balance sheet date, in July 2018, we announced the agreement to sell our 

40% minority shareholding in ISEO as a result of a re-assessment of the strategic position 

after the dormakaba merger.

At the same time, we acquired Kilargo (Australia), Skyfold (Canada), the Commercial 

Building Physical Access Solutions business from Cambaum Group (China) as well as Klaus 

Group (Peru), expanding our presence and offering in the respective markets.

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Letter to shareholders

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Further development of management structure

As of 1 July 2018, the Executive Committee consists of nine members. In the year under 

review, Stefano Zocca, formerly Chief Operating Officer (COO) Key Systems took over the 

leadership of the newly formed Key & Wall Solutions segment, a combination of our 

previously two smallest segments Key Systems and Movable Walls. Christoph Jacob, the 

former COO of Movable Walls, stepped down from the Executive Committee and left the 

company. Dieter Sichelschmidt, formerly COO of AS DACH, retired on 31 December 2017. As 

of 1 January 2018, Alwin Berninger started as his successor. With the post-merger 

integration process largely completed, our Chief Integration Officer (CIO) Beat Malacarne 

also left the company as of 30 June 2018. The Board of Directors and the Executive 

Committee would like to thank Christoph Jacob, Dieter Sichelschmidt, and Beat Malacarne 

very much for their services and their great commitment to dormakaba over many years.

Annual General Meeting of 23 October 2018

At the upcoming Annual General Meeting, Ulrich Graf will not stand for re-election after 

having served as Chairman of the company for the past twelve years. The Board places 

great importance on a long-term solution for the succession and has decided unanimously 

that Riet Cadonau, CEO dormakaba Group, with his extensive industry knowledge and 

strong leadership qualities is the ideal candidate to become the future Chairman of 

dormakaba. Therefore, the Board of Directors proposes to the Annual General Meeting to 

elect him as a member of the Board of Directors and as its new Chairman. Subject to his 

election, Riet Cadonau will continue his role as CEO of dormakaba Group for a period of two 

to a maximum of three years. Hans Hess, member of the Board of Directors, stands for re-

election, and is to assume the roles of Lead Independent Director and Vice-Chairman. 

Following 

the announcement

 of Elton SK Chiu not to stand for re-election, the Board of 

Directors is proposing that Jens Birgersson be elected as new member of the Board of 

Directors. All other acting members of the Board of Directors will stand for re-election for a 

term of office of one year. Furthermore, Rolf Dörig, Hans Gummert and Hans Hess will 

stand for re-election as members of the Compensation Committee.

Outlook

The Board of Directors wants to further strengthen dormakaba with respect to innovation 

and digitalization through targeted investments, even if, in light of the results for the past 

financial year and the delay in integration particularly in Germany and the US, this means 

that dormakaba will achieve its medium-term financial targets only at a later point in time. 

In line with the long-term strategy, dormakaba will continue to invest significantly in 

innovation as well as allocate substantial additional funds to digital transformation in the 

coming years. Digitalization in today’s times is a challenge for any company. dormakaba 

sees it primarily as an opportunity and is convinced that these investments are vital for a 

sustainable business development to the benefit of its shareholders, customers and 

employees.

As a result, dormakaba aims to achieve its targeted EBITDA margin of 18% at the latest by 

2020/21 instead of the 2018/2019 financial year, provided the business environment is 

stable. Also by 2020/21, organic sales growth should be 200 basis points above the GDP 

growth in dormakaba’s relevant markets.

For the 2018/19 financial year, dormakaba expects an EBITDA margin in the range of 16.0% 

to 16.5%. This improvement will be driven by cost synergies from the post-merger 

integration, additional improvements of the companies’ cost base, and benefits from sales 

excellence measures. In addition, the company expects to see an organic sales growth rate in 

line with the previous year.

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Thanks

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Letter to shareholders

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On behalf of the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee we would like to thank all 

our customers and business partners for the confidence in our products, solutions and 

services. We would also like to thank our shareholders and bondholders for their trust in 

dormakaba. We value our regular and intensive exchange which allows us to continuously 

adapt and improve.

2017/18 was an intense year with a high workload for all our teams. Therefore, we would like 

to thank our associates for their strong contribution and dedication to further develop our 

company.

dormakaba is very well positioned in the market for access and security solutions. We want 

to take advantage of this position to achieve further profitable growth.

Sincerely yours,

Ulrich Graf

Riet Cadonau

Chairman of the Board 

CEO

of Directors

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2017/18 in brief 

• Sales increased by 12.7% to CHF 2,841.0 million, organic sales growth of 2.6%

• EBITDA increased by 11.3% to CHF 431.0 million, EBITDA margin 15.2% (previous year 

15.4%)

• Net profit increased by 6.3% to CHF 238.7 million

• Dividend  proposed to be increased to CHF 15.00 per share (previous year CHF 14.00)

• All acquisitions since the dormakaba merger have positively contributed to the results

• Post-merger integration process has largely been completed in most countries

dormakaba worldwide

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Segment Access Solutions AMER

Flat growth, profitability below previous year

Operational performance

AS AMER generated total sales of CHF 828.4 million in the period under review. Organic 

sales growth was flat compared to the previous year. The segment reported an EBITDA of 

CHF 163.4 million, which is a 13.5% increase to prior year, and an EBITDA margin of 19.7% 

(previous year 21.0%). Positive EBITDA margin effects from the acquisitions of Best Access 

and Mesker could not compensate for merger-related Information Technology (IT) costs and 

the less favorable product mix caused by lower sales in the Safe Locks business and declining 

profitability in the Services business.

Market development

Sales growth in Canada and Latin America did not compensate lower sales growth in the 

US. Retrospectively, segment sales had a high comparable base in 2016/17 with organic 

growth of 9.1%. Growth in the US was negatively impacted by a deterioration of the weak 

environment for ATM locks (Safe Locks) which could not be compensated by good growth of 

Door Hardware. Lodging Systems reported continued good growth, which was driven by the 

success of the Mobile Access Solutions. Initially developed for the hotel business, this 

technology is now successfully leveraged in other commercial applications, where along with 

other new product introductions dormakaba experienced significant growth for electronic 

locks.

In the year under review, AS AMER was still impacted by the post-merger integration 

process of dormakaba and the Best Access and Mesker acquisitions. While good integration 

progress was made, the segment will finalize some of its merger and acquisition-related 

projects including IT only in 2018/19. The segment has gained several cross-selling contracts 

based on the new combined portfolio, including airport projects like Portland (Oregon), 

Austin (Texas), and DCA Reagan Washington. However, top-line synergies for the full 

portfolio of door hardware and access control solutions were below expectations, as the 

organization was more absorbed by integration efforts than expected. The business aims to 

increase top-line synergies by further training of the joint sales force and of specification 

writers for cross-selling on the combined portfolio.

The integration of Best Access and Mesker is on schedule and important milestones like the 

demerging of IT systems from the former parent company of Best Access were achieved 

ahead of schedule. Both acquired businesses have contributed positively to the segment’s 

profitability.

Outlook

Based on a solid order book, AS AMER expects growth driven by lodging and multi-housing 

as well as by the continued good development of its acquired businesses.

However, the segment does not expect any major improvement in the Safe Lock business for 

ATMs; in addition, a potential reduction of certain non-core and less profitable parts of the 

US Services business could negatively impact growth for the segment overall.

AS AMER expects to benefit from the Best Access and Mesker acquisitions, its broader 

product offering and its stronger position in important verticals like healthcare and 

education. As an example, the quality and performance of Best Access products for the 

education sector have been honored with the Platinum award for the product range shelter 

in the Lockdown and Physical Security category in the Secure Campus Awards 2018 

(Campus Security & Life Safety, March 2018).

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The segment will continue to develop innovative technologies and solutions, such as 

Ambiance, a lodging access management software solution which unifies different existing 

software platforms. Another example is the new Saflok Quantum Pixel lock for lodging. 

With its minimalistic and elegant design and its mobile access option it meets customer 

requirements particularly in the European and Asian markets.

AS AMER will monitor raw material prices in North America which may rise due to potential 

tariff policy escalations. To compensate, the segment will respond with identification of 

additional sourcing options and price adjustments.

The segment has launched initiatives to increase its profitability. These measures include a 

shared service center for finance, and investments in equipment and factory footprint to 

internalize external costs.

Third-party sales by segments

Key figures

in CHF million

Net sales third parties

Intercompany sales

Total segment sales

Change in segment sales

Of which translation exchange 
differences

Of which acquisition (disposal) 
impact

Organic sales growth

Operating profit before 
depreciation and amortization 
(EBITDA)

Average number of full-time 
equivalent employees

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2018

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2017

in %  

Change on
previous year 
in %

in %  

796.9

31.5

828.4

143.4

20.9  

656.2

28.8

685.0

170.1

33.0  

21.4

20.9

–11.3

–1.6  

9.4

1.8  

155.0

–0.3

22.5  

0.0  

113.7

47.0

22.1  

9.1  

163.4

19.7  

144.0

21.0  

13.5

3,078

2,506

 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
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Segment Access Solutions APAC

Good organic sales growth with double-digit growth in China, higher 
profitability

Operational performance

AS APAC generated total sales of CHF 468.0 million in 2017/18. Organic sales growth was 

4.5% compared to the previous year. The segment reported an EBITDA of CHF 65.8 million, 

which is 24.6% above previous year. The EBITDA margin increased to 14.1% (previous year 

12.6%). This improvement was driven by higher volumes, strategic price adjustments and a 

favorable product mix which more than compensated the effects of higher raw material 

prices.

Market development

The segment generated good growth in most of its major regional markets. As in the 

previous year, there was double-digit sales growth in China, driven by the expansion of high 

end solutions and offerings, by the continued success of cost effective mid-market products 

and by the introduction of new products, such as the innovative F306+BLE door lock, the 

first BLE (blue-tooth low energy) electronic door lock by dormakaba for the Chinese market. 

There was very good organic growth as well in Australia and in India. South East Asia, 

however, was impacted by a somewhat weaker construction market and sales were below 

previous year. Additionally, there was a significant base effect as the segment finalized a 

major project in the second half of 2016/17 (Singapore, Changi Airport Terminal 4).

There was continued good demand for Door Hardware and Services and strong demand for 

Lodging Systems. The segment successfully increased its sales prices to compensate for 

higher raw material costs such as zinc alloy and copper.

The post-merger integration was successfully finalized in all countries except for India. 

However, the segment could finally kick-off its post-merger integration in India in April 2018 

immediately after the Dorset Kaba joint venture was dissolved.

Chinese company GMT, which joined dormakaba as part of the Best Access acquisition, was 

sold on 29 September 2017. GMT is reported in the segment “Others” in order to improve 

comparability of segment results.

Outlook

AS APAC expects continued good growth in 2018/19 and will continue to execute its 

profitable growth strategy, which is leveraging the combined new product portfolio and 

improved cost structures. However, there is potential risk of further escalation of the trade 

conflicts between China and the US and of a further deterioration of the economic 

environment in South East Asia which might negatively impact growth expectations.

AS APAC gained contracts for several major new projects where products from multiple 

Product Clusters were specified like the ITPO (Indian Trade Promotion Organization) 

Exhibition and Convention Center in New Delhi or the International Convention Center 

developed by Reliance in India. The segment will continue to benefit from new innovative 

solutions like KTV Atrium Flex, cost-effective elegant full glass revolving doors with robust 

and quiet drives and easy maintenance which were launched in 2017/18.

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The segment expects that it will continue to benefit from its acquired businesses. The TLHM 

business in Taiwan that was acquired as part of Best Access is expected to continue to 

contribute positively to sales growth and profitability. With the acquisition of Kilargo the 

segment gained market share in the door seal business in Australia. In April 2018, the 

segment completed the acquisition of the Commercial Building Physical Access Solutions 

business from Beijing-based Cambaum Group. With products including sensor or tripod 

barriers and different kinds of turnstiles, this business will strengthen the segment's position 

in the commercial smart buildings market in China.

Third-party sales by segments

Key figures

in CHF million

Net sales third parties

Intercompany sales

Total segment sales

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2018

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2017

in %  

Change on
previous year 
in %

in %  

441.1

26.9

468.0

398.7

22.2

420.9

44.8

11.9  

10.6

11.2

Change in segment sales

47.1

11.2  

Of which translation exchange 
differences

Of which acquisition (disposal) 
impact

Organic sales growth

Operating profit before 
depreciation and amortization 
(EBITDA)

Average number of full-time 
equivalent employees

0.9

0.2  

6.0

1.6  

27.4

18.8

6.5  

4.5  

9.7

29.1

2.6  

7.7  

65.8

14.1  

52.8

12.6  

24.6

3,836

4,039

 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
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Segment Access Solutions DACH

Sales growth, profitability below previous year

Operational performance

AS DACH generated total sales of CHF 851.6 million in 2017/18. Organic sales growth was 

2.0% compared to the previous year. The segment reported an EBITDA of CHF 147.4 million, 

which is 1.4% lower than previous year. The EBITDA margin decreased from 18.7% to 17.3% 

as an improvement in profitability achieved through higher volumes was not sufficient to 

offset the major negative effects such as an unfavorable product mix, merger-related IT 

costs and negative currency effects driven by the strong Euro.

Post-merger integration remains behind schedule in Germany. While the relocation of the 

production for standard door closers from Germany to Singapore and China was completed 

as planned, part of the efficiency gains will not materialize before fiscal year 2019/20. This is 

mainly due to the socially acceptable measures relating to job reductions in Germany agreed 

to with the social partners, as well as an adjustment of the timeline for some major IT 

projects.

In the second half-year 2017/18, some major price increases have been announced and 

executed to compensate for raw material inflation and to improve profitability.

Market development

Organic growth at AS DACH was mainly driven by higher sales in Austria. Switzerland also 

achieved good growth. Sales in Germany increased slightly compared to the prior-year 

period, driven by some modest improvement in the second half of 2017/18 but were still 

impacted by a weak Electronic Access & Data business. This business was below the level of 

prior year due to project delays in access control with several customers. In addition, a major 

software upgrade, which was required to upgrade the installed base, was launched only with 

a delay, but is available now for customers since early 2018/19.

Additionally, not all business opportunities were exploited in Germany, as the organization 

was more absorbed by the integration than expected.

Door Hardware – especially door closers – as well as Services and Entrance Systems 

contributed to growth driven by several new projects, like the equipment of a big cruise ship 

where several product clusters were contributing with their solutions.

Outlook

AS DACH expects accelerated growth in 2018/19 as the Electronic Access & Data business in 

Germany is expected to pick up and as major investments in the standardization of the IT 

infrastructure and digitization will enable an improvement in business processes and 

efficiencies.

Despite delays in the post-merger integration in Germany, AS DACH expects that 

profitability in 2018/19 will benefit from an improved cost base due to the relocation of the 

production for standard door closers from Germany to Singapore and China.

The business has started initiatives to improve profitability which includes measures to 

increase cost efficiency, optimized purchasing and the continuous focus on strategic pricing.

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In addition, the segment intends to increase its competitiveness and sales with new and 

innovative products such as 

TS 98 XEA

, a next generation door closer, which reduces 

complexity throughout the entire process from planning to installation, which was 

successfully launched in 2017/18. Another example are innovative half-height sensor barriers 

Argus (HSB), which are used to manage people flow in areas such as corporate entrances 

and lobbies. This new product family, which will be launched in 2018/19, combines an 

attractive design with a modular and configurable architecture. Additionally, it enables 

simple integration of biometric recognition devices and cost-efficient production.

Third-party sales by segments

Key figures

in CHF million

Net sales third parties

Intercompany sales

Total segment sales

Change in segment sales

Of which translation exchange 
differences

Of which acquisition (disposal) 
impact

Organic sales growth

Operating profit before 
depreciation and amortization 
(EBITDA)

Average number of full-time 
equivalent employees

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2018

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2017

in %  

Change on
previous year 
in %

in %  

530.8

320.8

851.6

50.6

6.3  

496.4

304.6

801.0

11.0

1.4  

6.9

6.3

42.8

5.3  

–4.9

–0.6  

–7.9

15.7

–1.0  

2.0  

–7.3

23.2

–0.9  

2.9  

147.4

17.3  

149.5

18.7  

–1.4

3,506

3,747

 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
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Segment Access Solutions EMEA

Growth in Europe, higher profitability

Operational performance

AS EMEA generated total sales of CHF 781.9 million in 2017/18. Organic sales growth was 

2.5% compared to the previous year. The segment reported an EBITDA of CHF 57.4 million 

(+16.2% vs. previous year), with an EBITDA margin of 7.3% which was above the level of the 

previous year (6.7%). Merger-related cost synergies were partly offset by additional 

investments in R&D as well as by merger-related costs for IT.

Market development

In the financial year under review, growth in AS EMEA accelerated towards the end of the 

period supported by major airport and stadium projects. Sales growth varied substantially 

between individual countries and regions. There was strong growth in Central and Eastern 

Europe where business was driven by all Product Clusters thanks to successful execution of 

cross-selling activities, strong Entrance Systems business and major stadium projects. 

Southern Europe experienced good growth with a strong improvement in the second half of 

2017/18 driven by project business particularly for automated border controls at airports in 

Spain. This growth overcompensated a weaker business environment in France. The Benelux 

countries and the UK contributed to growth as well, whereas sales in Scandinavia were 

below previous year. Benefitting from some major projects like the Metro in Riyadh (Saudi 

Arabia) and the Abu Dhabi Airport in UAE, sales in the Middle East improved during the 

second half of 2017/18; however, overall sales in the Middle East for the financial year 

2017/18 were still slightly below previous year's level.

Growth was driven by the three Product Clusters Services, Entrance Systems, and 

particularly Lodging Systems. The business won several major contracts for Mobile Access 

Solutions from European hotel chains which is another step in establishing this technology 

also in Europe.

Post-merger integration was proceeding according to plan, as reflected in successful cross-

selling initiatives, improved cost structures as well as in the status of the roll-out of the joint 

IT platforms such as ERP and CRM in various countries. These applications are expected to 

strengthen local organizations by providing a seamless digital customer journey along the 

entire customer supply chain, thereby optimizing customer experience, business processes 

and increasing profitability.

Outlook

AS EMEA overall expects no major changes in its business environment. Recently increased 

political and economic volatility, however, might negatively impact the overall market 

situation.

The segment expects growth in Europe driven by continued good demand in Central and 

Eastern Europe. In the Middle East, AS EMEA will re-direct its focus towards the project and 

solution business, where the outlook for growth is expected to be more promising.

In Scandinavia, ERP and CRM platforms are scheduled to go live in the second quarter of 

2018/19 and are expected to contribute positively to the business performance in this fiscal 

year.

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The segment will continue to focus on innovative, industry-specific access solutions to 

support customers in their business. For example, the segment gained a large order from a 

major European care provider for a customer-specific solution based on our TouchGo 

technology. TouchGo was developed for care and nursing homes. It utilizes the body's 

electrostatic energy to transmit access rights from an access medium which is placed in a 

pocket, belt or a wheelchair to the handle. User rights are then checked simply by touching 

the door handle.

Third-party sales by segments

Key figures

in CHF million

Net sales third parties

Intercompany sales

Total segment sales

Change in segment sales

Of which translation exchange 
differences

Of which acquisition (disposal) 
impact

Organic sales growth

Operating profit before 
depreciation and amortization 
(EBITDA)

Average number of full-time 
equivalent employees

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2018

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2017

in %  

Change on
previous year 
in %

in %  

666.2

115.7

781.9

49.0

6.7  

619.8

113.1

732.9

–12.2

–1.6  

7.5

6.7

29.8

4.1  

–18.1

–2.4  

1.2

18.0

0.2  

2.5  

–5.2

11.1

–0.7  

1.5  

57.4

7.3  

49.4

6.7  

16.2

3,378

3,501

 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
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Segment Key & Wall Solutions

Strong growth and higher profitability

dormakaba combined its Key Systems and Movable Walls segments in November 2017 to 

form the Key & Wall Solutions segment.

Operational performance

Key & Wall Solutions reported total sales of CHF 387.5 million in 2017/18, representing year-

on-year organic sales growth of 4.9%. EBITDA amounted to CHF 56.7 million, which is an 

increase of 19.6% over the year-back figure, while the EBITDA margin was higher at 14.6% 

(previous year 14.3%). This margin increase was due to the positive effect of the Skyfold 

acquisition and higher volumes, which more than offset a slightly negative product mix and 

raw material price increases.

Market development

Business Unit Key Systems increased its sales in 2017/18 with particular good growth in the 

second half of the financial year, driven by strong sales in Automotive Solutions, where a 

new product was successfully introduced in December 2017. Key Systems continued to 

experience increased demand in most of its markets, except for the key replacement 

business in North America which was slightly below previous year. Asia and South America 

reported double-digit sales growth, while Europe showed good sales growth – especially in 

Italy – with sustained demand across all product categories (key blanks, key cutting 

machines, automotive solutions).

Business Unit Movable Walls experienced double-digit organic sales growth with good 

demand in almost all regions. There was good growth in particular in the US, driven by 

strong underlying demand and realization of delayed customer projects from the previous 

year. While the sales growth of the business in Asia was much higher than the year before, 

the sales development in Europe was slightly below prior-year level. The Sykfold business 

that was acquired in July 2017 contributed very positively to EBITDA. On top, first top line 

synergies have been realized.

Outlook

No major changes in the business environment are expected within Key & Wall Solutions.

The expansion of its market presence is a key objective for Key Systems, especially in regions 

with high potential and emerging markets with additional focus on automotive solutions. An 

example for this strategy is the acquisition of Klaus Group, a market leader in several South 

American countries that produces and distributes key blanks as well as other brass products. 

This acquisition, which was completed in May 2018, strengthens Key Systems' presence and 

market position in South America. The entire business unit Key Systems will continue to 

improve its cost leadership through operational excellence along the entire value chain.

Business Unit Movable Walls will focus to continue to profitably grow its business in the US 

as well as Asia. In addition, the integration of Skyfold is expected to contribute positively to 

growth and profitability. In Germany the main focus will be on measures to increase the 

automatization of its main production site which are expected to be finalized in 2018/19 

with the aim to sustainably improve the cost base and efficiency of the European business.

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Third-party sales by segments

Key figures1)

in CHF million

Net sales third parties

Intercompany sales

Total segment sales

Change in segment sales

Of which translation exchange 
differences

Of which acquisition (disposal) 
impact

Organic sales growth

Operating profit before 
depreciation and amortization 
(EBITDA)

Average number of full-time 
equivalent employees

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2018

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2017

in %  

Change on
previous year 
in %

in %  

374.2

13.3

387.5

55.7

16.8  

321.4

10.4

331.8

9.5

2.9  

16.4

16.8

7.2

2.2  

0.0

0.0  

32.4

16.1

9.8  

4.9  

0.0

9.5

0.0  

2.9  

56.7

14.6  

47.4

14.3  

19.6

2,139

2,056

1) In the financial year ended 30.06.2018 the segments Key Systems and Movable Walls were combined 
into segment Key & Wall Solutions. In order to enable a comparison with current-year data, prior year 
data has also been consolidated.

 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
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+12.7%

increase in consolidated net 

sales

+6.3%

increase in net profit

+11.3%

increase in EBITDA

Overview

dormakaba generated solid results in the financial year 2017/18. Consolidated net sales grew 

by 12.7% (CHF 320.9 million), and reached CHF 2,841.0 million compared to CHF 2,520.1 

million in the previous year. Acquisitions and divestments contributed 8.2% (CHF 207.5 

million) to growth, while organic sales growth accounted for 2.6% (CHF 65.5 million). The 

foreign exchanges rates had a positive impact on reported sales growth of 1.9% (CHF 47.9 

million), mainly due to the weaker Swiss Franc against the Euro.

Profitability

EBITDA for the reporting period increased by 11.3% (CHF 43.7 million) and came to 

CHF 431.0 million compared to CHF 387.3 million in the previous year. 

The EBITDA margin reached 15.2%, which was slightly below the previous year level of 15.4%. 

Acquisitions and divestments had a positive net impact on EBITDA in an amount of CHF 52.1 

million. EBITDA was also positively impacted by currency translation in an amount of 

CHF 9.7 million. Within the organic business EBITDA came in lower than previous year due to 

weaker business performance especially in the US and Germany (CHF –18.1 million). The 

positive impacts on the Group’s EBITDA margin from the contributions of higher volumes, 

acquisitions, and merger-related cost savings were more than offset by integration-related 

IT costs, unfavorable product mix effects, and a delay in efficiency gains in Germany. EBIT 

increased by 11.4% to CHF 364.3 million (previous year CHF 327.0 million) and the EBIT 

margin was at 12.8% (previous year 13.0%).

Financial result, profit before taxes and income taxes

The net financial result was CHF –48.6 million in the financial year 2017/18. Key driver was 

the full-year effect of the interest charges arising from the financing of the acquisitions 

executed in the reporting period and the year before. In the previous year acquisition-related 

interest charges started to occur only as a result of the acquisitions of Mesker (December 

2016) and Best Access (February 2017). Profit before taxes came to CHF 315.7 million 

(previous year CHF 295.2 million). Income tax amounted to CHF 77.0 million, resulting in an 

income tax rate of 24.4%. As expected, the US tax reforms that came into force at the start 

of 2018 had and will continue to have a positive impact on the weighted applicable tax rate, 

which was further reinforced by some other one-off tax factors. Previous year’s effective tax 

rate was significantly lowered by positive merger-related one-off tax effects. Consequently, 

the effective tax rate for financial year 2017/18 was only slightly higher than the previous 

year’s 23.9%.

Net profit

dormakaba closed the financial year 2017/18 with a higher net profit of CHF 238.7 million 

(previous year CHF 224.6 million). This increase of 6.3% is mainly attributable to earnings 

growth through acquisitions; profit margins remained relatively stable. Consequently, net 

profit after minority interests rose by 6.4% to CHF 123.8 million from CHF 116.4 million in the 

previous year, and earnings per share (diluted) came to CHF 29.5 (previous year CHF 27.7).

Cash flow and balance sheet

Cash flow from operations amounted to CHF 367.2 million, and free cash flow increased to 

CHF 37.1 million (previous year CHF 354.7 million and CHF –699.2 million, respectively, due to 

acquisitions). This higher operational cash flow resulted primarily from the contribution from 

acquired businesses, but was partly compensated by significant expenses for merger-related 

restructuring. Cash flow from investing activities includes CHF 115.3 million for capital 

expenditures, as well as CHF 141.5 million for acquisitions. Cash flow from financing 

activities includes the refinancing of previous short-term financial debt through the 

placement of two bonds in a total value of CHF 680 million in October 2017. As a result, on 

the balance sheet date of 30 June 2018, net financial debt stood at CHF 701.2 million 

(previous year as at 30 June 2017: net debt of CHF 627.6 million). The net debt ratio to 

EBITDA remained stable at 1.6 times.

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As at 30 June 2018, total assets were at CHF 1,982.3 million. Within current assets, cash and 

cash equivalents amounted to CHF 145.3 million; inventories stood at CHF 432.3 million 

(21.8% of total assets; previous year 21.5%), and trade receivables at CHF 502.1 million 

(25.3% of total assets; previous year 24.2%). Non-current assets consisted mainly of 

property, plant and equipment worth CHF 458.6 million (23.1% of total assets; previous year 

21.6%). Total liabilities were at CHF 1,795.3 million (90.6% of total assets; previous year 

90.4%), of which CHF 680.5 million reflects the two bonds due in 2021 and 2025.

In the financial year 2017/18, the company’s equity increased from CHF 183.1 million to 

CHF 187.0 million, with an equity ratio of 9.4% (9.6% as at 30 June 2017). The change in 

equity is mainly due to goodwill from acquisitions executed during financial year 2017/18 in 

the amount of CHF 145.0 million, which was fully and directly offset against equity, dividend 

payments to shareholders in an amount of CHF 113.3 million, and the net profit contribution 

of CHF 238.7 million.

Currency effects

In summary, currency translation had a positive effect on sales, profitability, cash flows, and 

equity in financial year 2017/18. This was driven by the Euro against the Swiss Franc 

compared to the previous year, which strengthened by 7.2% from CHF 1.080 to CHF 1.158. 

Slightly compensating was the stronger Swiss Franc against the US Dollar, where the 

average exchange rate of the US dollar fell by 2.1% from CHF 0.991 to CHF 0.971.

Sales

pro forma = former Dorma Group and former Kaba Group both 12 months

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pro forma = former Dorma Group and former Kaba Group both 12 months

EBITDA margin

pro forma = former Dorma Group and former Kaba Group both 12 months

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Key figures

in CHF million

Net sales

Organic sales growth in %

Operating profit before 
depreciation and amortization (EBITDA)

Operating profit (EBIT)

Profit before tax

Dividend per share (in CHF) 1)

Other key figures

Total assets

Net debt

Market capitalization

Average number of 
full-time equivalent employees

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2018

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2017

in %  

in %

2,841.0

100.0  

2,520.1

100.0

15.2  

12.8  

11.1  

2.6

431.0

364.3

315.7

15.0

1,982.3

701.2

2,908.0

16,432

15.4

13.0

11.7

4.3

387.3

327.0

295.2

14.0

1,909.0  

627.6  

3,479.9  

16,250  

1) Financial year ended 30.06.2018: proposal to the Annual General Meeting; in the form of a distribution 

of capital reserves.

Third-party sales by segments

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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EBITDA contribution by segments (in % of total segment EBITDA)

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Consolidated 
financial 
statements

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Consolidated income statement

Other operating income, net

6  

in CHF million 
except per share amounts

Net sales

Cost of goods sold

Gross margin

Sales and marketing

General administration

Research and development

Operating profit (EBIT)

Result from associates

Financial expenses

Financial income

Profit before taxes

Income taxes

Net profit

Net profit attributable to minority 
interests

Net profit attributable to the owners of 
the parent

Basic earnings per share (in CHF)

Diluted earnings per share (in CHF)

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2018

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2017

in %  

Note  

in %

5  

2,841.0

100.0  

2,520.1

100.0

–1,647.3

–58.0  

–1,445.0

–57.3

1,193.7

12.4

42.0  

0.4  

1,075.1

11.5

42.7

0.5

–446.8

–15.7  

–402.6

–16.0

–286.3

–10.1  

–259.4

–10.3

–3.8  

12.8  

0.1  

–1.9  

0.1  

11.1  

–2.7  

8.4  

–108.7

364.3

2.5

–53.5

2.4

315.7

–77.0

238.7

114.9

123.8

29.6

29.5

16  

8  

9  

10  

3  

3  

–3.9

13.0

0.1

–1.5

0.1

11.7

–2.8

8.9

–97.6

327.0

2.7

–37.6

3.1

295.2

–70.6

224.6

108.2

116.4

27.8

27.7

Operating profit before depreciation 
and amortization (EBITDA)

27  

431.0

15.2  

387.3

15.4

   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
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Consolidated balance sheet

Assets

in CHF million

Current assets

Cash and cash equivalents

Trade receivables

Inventories

Current income tax assets

Other current assets

Total current assets

Non-current assets

Property, plant and equipment

Intangible assets

Investments in associates

Non-current financial assets

Deferred income tax assets

Total non-current assets

Total assets

Liabilities and equity

in CHF million

Current liabilities

Current borrowings

Trade payables

Current income tax liabilities

Accrued and other current liabilities

Provisions

Total current liabilities

Non-current liabilities

Non-current borrowings

Accrued pension costs and benefits

Deferred income tax liabilities

Other non-interest bearing liabilities

Total non-current liabilities

Total liabilities

Equity

Share capital

Additional paid-in capital

Retained earnings

Goodwill offset against equity

Treasury stock

Translation exchange differences

Total equity owners of the parent

Minority interests

Total equity

in %

9.9

24.2

21.5

1.9

4.3

in %

42.7

8.0

2.0

17.2

4.0

73.9

0.1

14.9

1.5

0.0

16.5

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2018

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2017

in %  

Note  

11  

12  

13  

14  

14  

16  

17  

23  

145.3

502.1

432.3

49.9

59.6

7.3  

25.3  

21.8  

2.6  

3.0  

188.3

461.4

411.4

36.1

82.5

1,189.2

60.0  

1,179.7

61.8

458.6

23.1  

412.8

21.6

51.5

40.6

38.9

203.5

793.1

2.6  

2.0  

2.0  

10.3  

40.0  

38.4

36.0

37.9

204.2

729.3

2.0

1.9

2.0

10.7

38.2

1,982.3

100.0  

1,909.0

100.0

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2018

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2017

in %  

Note  

18  

19  

20  

18  

21  

23  

18  

3  

2.10, 15  

156.5

166.5

51.3

338.1

51.1

763.5

685.2

303.0

38.8

4.8

1,031.8

1,795.3

0.4

811.3

1,175.1

–1,805.0

–10.3

2.1

173.6

13.4

187.0

7.9  

8.4  

2.6  

17.0  

2.6  

38.5  

34.6  

15.3  

2.0  

0.2  

52.1  

90.6  

0.0  

40.9  

59.3  

–91.1  

–0.5  

0.1  

8.7  

0.7  

9.4  

814.6

151.8

38.7

328.4

76.9

1,410.4

1.3

285.1

29.1

0.0

315.5

1,725.9

90.4

0.4

811.3

1,109.8

0.0

42.5

58.2

–1,728.9

–90.6

–17.9

–1.1

173.6

9.5

183.1

–0.9

–0.1

9.1

0.5

9.6

Total liabilities and equity

1,982.3

100.0  

1,909.0

100.0

   
 
 
 
 
 
   
   
   
   
 
 
 
 
 
   
   
   
 
 
 
 
 
   
   
   
   
 
 
 
 
 
   
   
   
 
 
 
 
 
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
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Consolidated cash flow statement

in CHF million

Net profit

Depreciation and amortization

Income tax expenses

Interest expenses

Interest income

(Gain) Loss on disposal of fixed assets, net

Adjustment for non-cash items

Change in trade receivables

Change in inventories

Change in other current assets

Change in trade payables

Change in accrued pension cost

Change in accrued and other current liabilities

Cash generated from operations

Income taxes paid

Interest paid

Interest received

Net cash from operating activities

Cash flows from investing activities

Additions of property, plant and equipment

Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment

Acquisition of subsidiaries, net of cash acquired

Acquisition of associates and joint ventures

Sale of subsidiaries, net of cash sold

Additions of intangible assets

Change in other non-current financial assets and prepaid 
transaction costs

Net cash used in investing activities

Cash flows from financing activities

Other proceeds from (repayment of) current borrowings, 
net

Proceeds from (repayment of) non-current borrowings

Change in other non-current liabilities

New bonds issued

Dividends paid to minority shareholders

(Purchase) Sale of treasury stock

New shares issued

Dividends paid to company’s shareholders

Net cash flows from financing activities

Translation exchange differences

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2018  

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2017

Note  

238.7  

224.6

14  

10  

8  

9  

14  

14  

4  

14  

18  

18  

66.7  

77.0  

43.2  

–2.0  

–1.0  

10.2  

–31.5  

–12.4  

7.4  

11.8  

2.8  

–43.7  

367.2  

–59.8  

–40.5  

2.0  

268.9  

–91.7  

3.4  

60.3

70.6

17.3

–1.8

–2.3

16.5

–28.9

–13.9

–16.4

13.5

0.6

14.6

354.7

–74.5

–16.7

1.8

265.3

–73.3

8.1

–140.0  

–884.9

–1.5  

20.8  

–23.6  

0.8  

–231.8  

–694.6  

–0.4  

–0.1  

680.5  

–54.7  

–1.9  

0.0  

–58.6  

–129.8  

49.7  

–43.0  

188.3  

145.3  

–43.0  

–1.0

–0.3

–11.4

–1.7

–964.5

756.7

–8.4

0.8

0.0

–27.5

–20.8

3.7

–50.4

654.1

20.2

–24.9

213.2

188.3

–24.9

   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
 
 
 
   
   
   
   
   
 
 
 
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
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Consolidated statement of 
changes in equity

Share
capital

Additional
paid-in 
capital

Retained
earnings

Goodwill 
offset against 
equity 1)

Treasury
stock

Cumul.
translation
adjustm.

Minority 
interests

Total
equity

in CHF million

Financial year ended 
30.06.2017

Balance at 30.06.2016  

0.4  

807.6  

1,035.0  

–1,382.8  

–1.6  

–15.8  

237.7  

680.5

116.4  

108.2  

224.6

–346.1

–313.2  

–659.3

3.7  

–50.4  

0.7  

8.1

14.7  

12.4  

–27.5  

–1.1

–8.1

9.5  

27.1

–77.9

3.7

5.8

–21.4

183.1

5.1

–21.4  

–17.9  

Balance at 30.06.2017  

0.4  

811.3  

1,109.8  

–1,728.9  

Financial year ended 
30.06.2018

Balance at 30.06.2017  

0.4  

811.3  

1,109.8  

–1,728.9  

–17.9  

–1.1

9.5  

183.1

123.8  

114.9  

238.7

–76.1

–68.9  

–145.0

–58.6  

0.1

3.2  

12.6  

–54.7  

0.0  

2.1

13.4  

15.8

–113.3

9.6

–1.9

187.0

9.5  

–1.9  

–10.3  

Balance at 30.06.2018  

0.4  

811.3  

1,175.1

–1,805.0  

1) Goodwill from acquisitions is no longer offset against retained earnings, but presented retroactively since 1 July 2016 as a separate item of equity.

Net profit for the 
reporting period

Goodwill on 
acquisitions and 
divestments (see note 
15)

Currency translation 
adjustments

Dividend paid

New shares issued

Shares awarded

Treasury stock 
(purchased) re-issued  

Net profit for the 
reporting period

Goodwill on 
acquisitions and 
divestments (see note 
15)

Currency translation 
adjustments

Dividend paid

Shares awarded

Treasury stock 
(purchased) re-issued  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Notes to the consolidated financial 
statements
for financial year 2017/18

1. General information

Description of business
Strategy

dormakaba Group is one of the leading companies in the global security and access solutions 

market. With its excellent product and solutions portfolio along the entire value chain, the 

Group provides its customers with products, solutions and services for anything related to 

access to buildings and rooms from a single source. dormakaba has distribution channels 

and production facilities in all of the industries’ key markets and will accelerate global 

expansion through the strengthened presence in Europe, the Americas and Asia Pacific. 

dormakaba is a growth-oriented company with a strong anchor shareholder group that will 

ensure its long-term oriented strategy. In order to grow profitably and to maximize the 

creation of value for all its stakeholders, dormakaba focuses on a clearly defined strategy 

with the following elements:

• Superior offering for needs along life cycle;

• Expanded presence in markets and verticals;

• Drive enterprise excellence along the value chain;

• Leadership in innovation for superior customer value;

• Optimized management of the business portfolio and disciplined M & A activities;

• Have the right people at the right place.

These strategic pillars are based on the two foundations of sustainability and enhancing the 

global brand power.

Operating model

dormakaba has divided the areas of business in which the company is globally active into 

five segments. Access Solutions (AS), which comprises four segments, is structured by 

region: AS AMER (North and South America), AS APAC (Asia Pacific), AS DACH (Germany, 

Austria, and Switzerland), and AS EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa). The segment Key 

& Wall Solutions is globally positioned.

In order to meet customers’ needs in the most effective way, dormakaba’s operating model 

is based on a matrix structure and therefore all four Access Solutions segments have a dual 

responsibility. The global Access Solutions product portfolio is arranged into eight global 

Product Clusters, and is assigned to specific segments along with the relevant production 

facilities, regardless of the geographic location: Lodging Systems, Safe Locks, Door 

Hardware, Interior Glass Systems, Entrance Systems, Mechanical Key Systems, Services, 

and Electronic Access & Data. These global Product Clusters are complemented by local 

products in all Access Solutions segments. dormakaba operates in the following businesses 

on a worldwide basis:

•

Access Solutions AMER (AS AMER): 

The AS AMER segment includes dormakaba Group’s 

business activities for access solutions in North and South America. AS AMER also has 

overall responsibility across all segments for the global Product Clusters Services, Lodging 

Systems, and Safe Locks.

•

Access Solutions APAC (AS APAC): 

This segment includes dormakaba Group’s business 

activities for access solutions in the Asia-Pacific region.

•

Access Solutions DACH (AS DACH): 

The AS DACH segment includes the dormakaba 

Group’s business activities for access solutions in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. AS 

DACH also has cross-segment responsibility for the following global Product Clusters: 

Door Hardware, Interior Glass Systems, and Entrance Systems, including the associated 

production facilities and competence centers, in particular in Singapore, Suzhou (China), 

Melaka (Malaysia), and Sofia (Bulgaria).

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•

Access Solutions EMEA (AS EMEA): 

This segment includes the dormakaba Group’s 

business activities for access solutions in Europe (excluding DACH), the Middle East, and 

Africa. AS EMEA also has cross-segment responsibility for the global Product Clusters 

Mechanical Key Systems and Electronic Access & Data, including the associated 

production facilities and competence centers, in particular in Wetzikon and Rümlang 

(Switzerland), Herzogenburg and Eggenburg (Austria), and Villingen-Schwenningen 

(Germany). 

•

Key & Wall Solutions:

 On 20 November 2017, dormakaba combined the segments Key 

Systems and Movable Walls into one segment Key & Wall Solutions. Key Systems is a 

globally active business and includes the product categories Keys, Key Cutting Machines, 

and Automotive Solutions.

Movable Walls has global activities in the space-dividing systems sector where it is 

specialized in acoustic movable partitions and in horizontal and vertical partitioning 

systems. The segment has production facilities in Europe, North and South America and 

Asia.

•

Other:

 This segment contains business activities which do not fit into the basic segment 

structure and mainly consist of operations involving contactless identification systems 

and trusted services based on Legic SmartCard and Connect technologies.

Offering

dormakaba stands for security, sustainability, and reliability and aims to develop products, 

solutions, and services that make life for its customers more simple and secure. dormakaba 

offers an expanded, comprehensive portfolio of products, solutions, and services for access 

to buildings and rooms from a single source – in hotels, shops, sporting venues, airports, 

hospitals, in the home or at the office. The product offering includes:

•

For the Access Solutions segments: 

The four AS segments AMER, APAC, DACH and 

EMEA include all hardware- and software-based components, products, and solutions for 

access solutions as well as relevant services. The offering includes the global Product 

Clusters Door Hardware, Entrance Systems, Electronic Access & Data, Interior Glass 

Systems, Lodging Systems, Mechanical Key Systems, Safe Locks and Services, as well as 

local products. The multifaceted portfolio ranges from door technology solutions, 

automatic door systems, a wide variety of fittings, door closers and stoppers, and locking 

systems – from cylinders, keys, and locks all the way up to fully networked electronic 

access solutions for companies, public facilities, hotels, and many other applications. The 

range also includes physical access systems, high-security locks, glass fittings, solutions 

for workforce management, as well as services for all these applications.

•

In segment Key & Wall Solutions

 the globally active business units Key Systems and 

Movable Walls are combined. Key Systems offers a high-performance range of key blanks 

and mechanical, electronic and (semi-)industrial key-cutting and origination machines. In 

addition, the portfolio also covers solutions for the automotive industry, such as vehicle 

keys, transponders as well as key programming devices and duplication 

equipment. Movable Walls is specialized on acoustic movable partitions and on horizontal 

and vertical sliding walls. The business is globally active and offers partitions available 

from a manual application to fully automatic / electronic walls.

Parent company of the Group

The parent company of the Group is dormakaba Holding AG, which is a company limited by 

shares, incorporated and domiciled in Rümlang (Switzerland). The address of its registered 

office is: Hofwisenstrasse 24, 8153 Rümlang, Switzerland. The company is listed on the SIX 

Swiss Exchange (SIX).

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2. Significant accounting policies

2.1 Basis of preparation
The consolidated financial statements of dormakaba Group comply with Swiss law and have 

been prepared using the historical cost convention, except as disclosed in the accounting 

policies below, and in accordance with the entire existing guidelines of Swiss GAAP FER 

(Generally Accepted Accounting Principles FER / FER = Fachempfehlung zur 

Rechnungslegung). Furthermore, the accounting complies with the provisions of the listing 

rules of the SIX and the Swiss company law. The financial statements are presented in Swiss 

Francs (CHF).

The accounting policies have been applied consistently by Group companies. In the year 

under review, no changes to the Swiss GAAP FER standards have been announced or 

released. A summary of the significant accounting policies is provided below.

2.2 Basis of consolidation
The consolidated financial statements of dormakaba Group include the operations of 

dormakaba Holding AG and all direct and indirect subsidiaries. The Group controls an entity 

when the Group is exposed to, or has rights to variable returns from its involvement with the 

entity and has the ability to affect those returns through its power over the entity. The 

consolidated accounts are based on the annual financial statements of the individual 

subsidiaries. All companies follow uniform measurement and reporting practices prescribed 

by the Group. Applying the full consolidation method, the assets, liabilities, income, and 

expenses of all subsidiaries are included in their entirety. Minority interests in equity and 

profit are disclosed separately. Subsidiaries are consolidated from the date on which control 

is acquired. The identifiable assets and liabilities are revalued and included according to the 

acquisition method. Any difference between the cost of acquisition and the fair value of the 

Group’s share of net assets acquired constitutes goodwill. Subsidiaries sold are excluded 

from consolidation from the date on which control ceases. All intercompany balances, 

transactions and intercompany profits are eliminated on consolidation. Investments in 

associates and joint ventures where dormakaba Group exercises significant influence, but 

does not have control, normally with an interest between 20% and 50%, are accounted for 

using the equity method of accounting. Under the equity method, investments in associated 

companies and joint ventures are initially recognized at cost, and the carrying amount is 

increased or decreased to recognize dormakaba Group’s share of the profit or loss of the 

investee after the date of acquisition. Profit and loss are attributed to the owners of the 

parent and to the minority interests even if this results in a deficit balance. Investments in 

which dormakaba does not have significant influence (usually in which dormakaba Group’s 

interest is less than 20%) are recorded at cost.

Companies acquired or established or those in which the Group increases its interest and 

thereby obtains control during the year are consolidated from the date of formation or date 

on which control commences. Companies are deconsolidated from the date that control 

effectively ceases upon disposal or a reduction in ownership interest. This rule is applied to 

investments in associates likewise.

In the event that shares of a Group or associated companies are sold, the difference 

between the proceeds from the sale and the proportional book value of the net assets, 

including historical goodwill, is recognized as a gain or loss in the income statement.

The Group treats transactions with minority interests that do not result in a loss of control 

as transactions with equity owners of the Group. A change in ownership interest results in 

an adjustment between the carrying amounts of the controlling and minority interests to 

reflect their relative interests in the subsidiary.

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2.3 Use of estimates
The preparation of financial statements in accordance with Swiss GAAP FER requires the 

use of estimates and assumptions which have an effect on the reported value of assets and 

liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial 

statements, and on the reported value of revenues and expenses during the reporting 

period. Although these estimates are based on the Management’s best knowledge of 

current events and actions dormakaba Group may undertake in the future, actual results 

may ultimately differ from those estimates. Such estimates are applied to the following 

balance sheet positions, among others:

• Deferred tax assets are created for temporary differences provided that their utilization 

appears probable. The recoverable amount is therefore based on past performance and 

forecasts of the corresponding taxable entity over a period of several years. Deviations 

between actual and projected results can cause impairment losses. For information on 

carrying amounts see note 23.

• dormakaba operates pension plans in various countries. The calculation of pension 

provisions from plans without own assets is based on actuarial assumptions that may 

differ from actual results. For information on carrying amounts see note 21.

• When testing assets for impairment, the recoverable amount is determined on the basis 

of expected future cash flows. The main assumptions on which these cash flows are 

based include growth rates and expected useful life. The cash flows actually generated 

can differ considerably from the estimates.

• In the course of their ordinary operating activities, Group companies can face claims from 

third parties. Provisions for pending claims are measured on the basis of the information 

available and a realistic estimate of the expected outflow of resources. The outcome of 

these proceedings may result in claims against the Group that cannot be met at all or in 

full through provisions or insurance cover. For information on carrying amounts see note 

20.

• A restructuring is a program that is planned and controlled by the Management and 

materially changes the manner in which the business is conducted. Restructuring 

provisions are created when detailed formal plans are established and decided. 

Significant judgment is required to determine the costs of restructuring plans.

2.4 Foreign currency translation
The consolidated financial statements are presented in Swiss Francs (CHF), which is 

dormakaba Group’s presentation currency. Items included in the financial statements of 

each dormakaba Group company are measured using the currency of the primary economic 

environment in which that company operates (the functional currency).

Foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional currency using the exchange 

rates prevailing at the dates of the transactions. Foreign exchange gains and losses resulting 

from the settlement of such transactions and from the translation of monetary assets and 

liabilities denominated in foreign currencies at year-end exchange rates are recognized in the 

income statement.

Assets and liabilities of subsidiaries reporting in currencies other than CHF are translated at 

the rates of exchange prevailing at the balance sheet date. Income, expenses, cash flows, 

and other movement items are translated at average exchange rates for the period. All 

resulting exchange differences are recognized in equity. On consolidation, exchange 

differences arising from the translation of the net investment in foreign companies and 

from borrowings and other currency instruments designated as hedges of such investments 

are taken to equity. When a foreign operation is sold, exchange differences that were 

recorded in equity are recycled to the income statement as part of the gain or loss on sale.

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Significant exchange rates are in the table below: rates in CHF for 1 foreign currency unit.

Exchange rate 
at 30.06.2018  

Exchange rate 
at 30.06.2017  

Average rate 

2017/18  

Average rate 
2016/17

AED

AUD

BRL

CAD

CNY

EUR

GBP

HKD

INR

NOK

SEK

SGD

USD

0.272

0.733

0.259

0.752

0.151

1.154

1.304

0.127

0.015

0.122

0.111

0.729

0.998  

0.260  

0.735  

0.289  

0.735  

0.141  

1.094  

1.243  

0.122  

0.015  

0.114  

0.113  

0.693  

0.956  

0.264

0.753

0.294

0.765

0.149

1.158  

1.307

0.124

0.015

0.121

0.117

0.723

0.971

0.270

0.748

0.308

0.747

0.146

1.080

1.257

0.128

0.015

0.118

0.112

0.712

0.991

2.5 Cash and cash equivalents
Cash includes petty cash, cash at banks, and cash on deposit. Cash equivalents include term 

deposits with banks and short-term money market investments carried at market value, 

both with original maturity dates of three months or less.

2.6 Financial assets
Long-term held securities are recorded at fair value. All realized and unrealized gains and 

losses are recognized in the income statements. Other non-current financial assets are 

stated at amortized cost less valuation adjustments.

2.7 Trade receivables
Short-term accounts receivable are stated at nominal value less allowance for doubtful 

accounts. The amount of the allowance is the difference between the asset’s carrying 

amount and the present value of estimated future cash flows. It is assessed based on 

maturity structure and identifiable solvency risks.

2.8 Inventories
Inventories are valued at the lower of purchase / manufacturing cost and net realizable 

value. Cost is determined using the weighted average method. Manufacturing cost includes 

direct labor and material as well as a commensurate share of related overhead cost. 

Allowances are made for obsolete and slow-moving items. Cash discounts from suppliers 

are treated as purchase cost reductions.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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2.9 Property, plant and equipment
Property, plant and equipment are recorded at cost less accumulated depreciation. 

Subsequent costs are included in the asset’s carrying amount or recognized as a separate 

asset, as appropriate, only when it is probable that future economic benefits associated 

with the item will flow to the Group and the cost of the item can be measured reliably. The 

carrying amount of the replaced part is derecognized. All other repairs and maintenance are 

charged to the income statement during the financial period in which they are incurred. 

Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method based on the following estimated 

useful lives:

• Buildings 20 – 50 years

• Machinery, equipment, installations, and tools 4 – 15 years

• Other tangible fixed assets 3 – 15 years

Land is not depreciated. Where an asset comprises various components having different 

useful lives, each component is depreciated separately. Items of minor value are charged 

directly to the income statement. All gains and losses on disposal of property, plant and 

equipment are recognized in the income statement.

2.10 Intangible assets
Intangible assets embodying future economic benefits, such as acquired licenses, patents 

and similar rights as well as qualifying development costs are capitalized at cost and 

amortized using the straight-line method over a period of 2 – 5 years. Goodwill represents 

the excess of the consideration transferred, the amount of any non-controlling interest in 

the acquiree and the acquisition date book value of any previous equity interest in the 

acquiree over the fair value of the Group’s share of the identifiable net assets acquired. Only 

intangible assets purchased separately are recognized as part of an acquisition. The positive 

or negative goodwill resulting from acquisitions is offset in equity at the date of acquisition 

against retained earnings.

If the purchase price contains elements that are dependent on future results, they are 

estimated as accurately as possible at the date of acquisition and recognized in the balance 

sheet. In the event of disparities when the definitive purchase price is settled, the goodwill 

offset in equity is adjusted accordingly. The consequences of a theoretical capitalization and 

amortization of goodwill are explained in note 15.

On the disposal of an entity, the goodwill previously offset in equity is transferred to the 

income statement.

All research costs are recognized in the income statement as incurred. Development costs 

are recognized as an asset when specific recognition criteria are met and the amount 

recognized is assessed to be recoverable through future economic benefits.

2.11 Impairment of assets
Property, plant and equipment, goodwill offset against equity, intangible assets, and other 

non-current assets are tested for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances 

indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable.

For the purpose of testing impairment, goodwill and other assets are grouped in cash-

generating units for which cash flows are separately identifiable. The Group estimates the 

recoverable amount of those cash-generating units, which generally represent their value in 

use. Value in use is assessed using the discounted cash flow method. The estimates used in 

these calculations are based on updated budgets and medium-term plans covering a period 

of three years. Cash flows beyond the projection period are extrapolated in perpetuity.

When the carrying amount exceeds its recoverable amount, an impairment loss is recognized 

separately in the income statement. The recoverable amount is the higher of fair value less 

cost of disposal and value in use.

As goodwill is fully offset against equity at the date of acquisition, an impairment of 

goodwill will not affect income, but only be disclosed in the notes to the consolidated 

financial statements.

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2.12 Leases
Assets acquired under leasing agreements which effectively transfer substantially all the 

risks and rewards incidental to ownership from the lessor to the lessee are classified as 

finance leases. Assets held under finance leases are recorded at the lower of the estimated 

net present value of the future minimum lease payments and their fair value at the 

inception of the lease. The estimated net present value of the future minimum lease 

payments is recorded correspondingly as a finance lease obligation. Assets under finance 

leases are amortized over their estimated useful lives. Operating lease payments are 

charged to income on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

2.13 Net sales and revenue recognition
Net sales include all sales of goods and related services, after deduction of any sales 

reductions including rebates, discounts, value-added taxes, and commissions.

Sales from supplied goods and services are recognized upon performance. Sales of goods 

are recognized when dormakaba Group has delivered the products to the customer, the 

customer has accepted the products, and it is probable that future economic benefits will 

flow to the entity.

Sales from long-term construction contracts are recognized using the percentage-of-

completion method. The stage of completion is measured by reference to the proportion of 

contract costs incurred for work performed to date relative to the estimated total costs for 

the contract. Revenue from individual and separate definable performance obligations are 

assessed and recognized separately.

2.14 Retirement benefits
There are various pension plans in existence within the Group which are individually aligned 

with local conditions in their respective countries. They are financed either by means of 

contributions to legally independent pension/insurance funds, or by recognition as liabilities 

in the balance sheet of the respective Group companies. An economical obligation or a 

benefit from Swiss pension schemes is determined from the statements made on the basis 

of Swiss GAAP FER 26 “Accounting of Pension Plans” and recognized in the balance sheet 

accordingly.

The provision for pension plans of foreign subsidiaries which are not organized as an 

independent legal entity is determined based on the local valuation methods.

2.15 Provisions
Provisions are recognized

• when the Group has a present obligation (legal or constructive) as a result of a past 

event;

• when it is probable that a use of resources will be required to settle the obligation; and

• when the amount of the obligation can be reliably estimated.

Costs relating to restructuring plans or agreements, including the reduction of excess 

staffing, the discontinuation of certain activities or the streamlining of facilities and 

operations and other restructuring measures, are recorded in the period in which the Group 

commits itself to a plan.

2.16 Financial liabilities
Financial liabilities measured at amortized cost are initially recorded at fair value, net of 

transaction costs incurred and subsequently measured at amortized cost. Any difference 

between the proceeds of disposal (net of transaction costs) and the redemption value is 

recognized in the income statement over the period of the borrowings using the effective 

interest method.

2.17 Bonds
Bonds are initially recorded at issue price net of issue costs. Issue costs and any discount or 

premium are recognized in the financial result of the income statement over the period of 

the respective bond.

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2.18 Income taxes
Current income taxes are based on taxable income for the current year and charged to 

income when incurred. Deferred income taxes are determined using the liability method, 

with the applicable substantially enacted income tax rates applied on a comprehensive basis 

to eligible temporary differences. Deferred income tax assets from temporary differences 

are only recognized to the extent that it is probable that future taxable profit will be 

available against which the temporary differences can be utilized. Deferred income taxes 

resulting from tax loss carryforwards applicable to future taxable income are only 

recognized to the extent of available deferred tax liabilities.

2.19 Earnings per share
Basic earnings per share are calculated by dividing net profit attributable to owners of the 

parent by the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the reporting period. 

Diluted earnings per share also include all potentially dilutive effects.

2.20 Derivative financial instruments
Derivative financial instruments for hedging purposes of balance sheet items are valued at 

the same valuation principles as the underlying hedged positions.

The fair value of derivative financial instruments for cash flow hedging purposes is disclosed 

in the note 26.

2.21 Risk assessment and risk management
The tasks of the Board of Directors include identifying risks, determining suitable measures, 

and implementing these measures or having them implemented. The Board of Directors of 

dormakaba Holding AG conducted a Group-wide risk assessment in the year under review 

and also determined the risks to be managed at particular management levels. The Board of 

Directors is closely involved in assessing strategic risks and through dialogue with the 

Executive Committee ensures that operating risks are given due attention and reported 

accordingly. This approach gives the Board a comprehensive overview of the key risks and 

measures. With this overview, the Group is able to prioritize and allocate the necessary 

resources.

Financial risk policy

The dormakaba Group is exposed to various risks in connection with financial instruments, in 

particular to market risks of fluctuations in foreign exchange rates and interest rates. The 

Management monitors these risks on a regular basis. In managing the exposure resulting 

from such fluctuations, the dormakaba Group uses derivative financial instruments 

wherever the Management deems it appropriate to do so given the prevailing 

circumstances. The counterparties involved are high-ranking financial institutions.

The dormakaba Group enters only into financial transactions to hedge an associated risk out 

of balance sheet or highly probable future business transactions. No uncovered short 

transactions are entered.

In addition, the dormakaba Group is exposed to liquidity risk and credit risk. Risk 

management also involves securing comprehensive and efficient insurance protection.

Foreign exchange risk

The dormakaba Group is active all over the world and is therefore exposed to fluctuations in 

foreign exchange rates. Foreign exchange risks arise when future commercial transactions, 

recognized financial assets and liabilities, and net investments in foreign operations are 

denominated in a currency that is not the entity’s functional currency.

A lot of Group companies are exposed to foreign exchange risks. The intercompany invoicing 

concentrates the foreign exchange risks to the manufacturing companies. The use of a 

group netting system with intercompany payment terms of up to 60 days reduces the 

intercompany exposure and foreign exchange risk. The significant third party and 

intercompany cross-currency exposures are reduced through natural hedges or hedged with 

financial instruments. The foreign exchange exposures are derived from a 12 month rolling 

liquidity planning.

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Foreign exchange risks on intercompany loans are covered to a large extent by forward 

exchange contracts.

The dormakaba Group does not actively manage the translation risk arising from net 

investment in foreign currencies.

Interest rate risk

The dormakaba Group’s interest rate risk arises from its short-term and long-term 

borrowings. This interest rate risk is only hedged in limited cases. The Management strives 

for a well-balanced mix of long- and short-term interest rates considering the planned 

financing requirements. Financing and related interest are managed centrally. Cash and 

cash equivalents are invested on a short-term basis.

Liquidity risk

The liquidity risk is the risk that the dormakaba Group will be unable to meet its obligations 

when they fall due. The Group Treasury function ensures that optimal liquidity and credit 

lines are available to the Group’s operations at any time to meet its obligations and to 

finance its projects. Procurement of bank loans is managed centrally.

Credit risk

Credit risks arise from the possibility that the counterparty to a transaction is unable or 

unwilling to fulfill its obligations and that the dormakaba Group suffers financial damage as 

a result.

Trade receivables are monitored on an ongoing basis locally and via Group management 

reporting procedures. The danger of cluster risks on trade accounts receivable is limited due 

to the large number and wide geographical spread of customers. The extent of the credit 

risk is determined mainly by the individual characteristics of each customer. Assessment of 

this risk involves a review of the customer’s creditworthiness based on its financial situation 

and past experience.

Cash and cash equivalents are mainly held in the form of current accounts and current fixed-

term deposits. Counterparty risks are monitored continuously and minimized by strictly 

limiting the associations to high-ranking banks.

2.22 Segment reporting
In accordance with the management organization and the reporting to the Group 

management level, the reporting segments consist of the businesses as described in note 1. 

This reporting forms the basis for assessing performance and allocating resources.

Segment accounting is prepared up to the level of EBITDA / EBIT because these are the key 

figures used for management purposes. All operating assets and liabilities that are directly 

attributable or can be allocated on a reasonable basis are reported in the respective 

segments. With the exception of central costs, which are not allocated to the individual 

segments for internal reporting purposes, the segment results are based on the same 

accounting principles that are used to determine the operating profit of the Group.

Intersegment transactions are based on the arm’s length principle.

2.23 Share-based payments
Stock award plans

The fair value of the employee services received in exchange for shares is measured at fair 

value of the shares at the grant date and recognized as an expense with a corresponding 

entry in equity. Expenses for shares that vest immediately are recognized accordingly. 

Shares that are subject to future services are recognized over the vesting period. 

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3. Shares

For basic number of shares

Financial year 
ended 

30.06.2018  

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2017

Par value 
CHF 0.10  

Par value 
CHF 0.10

Number of shares outstanding at beginning of financial year

4,177,588  

4,190,963

New shares issued

Own shares (acquired) re-issued

Number of shares outstanding at end of financial year

Weighted average number of shares outstanding (basic)

Profit applicable for calculation of earnings per share (basic and 
diluted - in CHF million)

Basic earnings per share (in CHF)

For diluted number of shares

–  

9,655  

5,000

–18,375

4,187,243  

4,177,588

4,184,285  

4,194,106

123.8  

29.6  

116.4

27.8

Weighted average number of shares outstanding (basic)

4,184,285  

4,194,106

Eligible shares under stock award plans and shares awarded in 
acquisitions

11,222  

14,637

Weighted average number of shares outstanding (diluted)

4,195,507  

4,208,743

Profit applicable for calculation of earnings per share (basic and 
diluted - in CHF million)

Diluted earnings per share (in CHF)

Dividend (in the form of a distribution of capital reserves) 
per share (in CHF)

123.8  

29.5  

15.0 1)

116.4

27.7

14.0

Conditional shares at beginning of financial year

424,384  

429,384

New conditional shares created

New conditional shares issued

Conditional shares at end of financial year

Authorized shares

Number of shares authorized but not yet issued

Number of own shares held

–  

–  

424,384  

420,000  

420,000  

12,783  

–

–5,000

424,384

419,000

419,000

22,438

1) Financial year ended 30.06.2018: proposal to the Annual General Meeting; in the form of a distribution 

of capital reserves.

Earnings per share is calculated based on profit attributable to the owners of the parent 

only. Net profit attributable to minority interests is not taken into account. Minority 

shareholders hold 47.5% of the shares of dormakaba Holding GmbH + Co. KGaA, which is a 

direct subsidiary of the Group parent dormakaba Holding AG, which holds the remaining 

52.5%.

4. Business combinations and divestments

Klaus Group
On May 9 2018, dormakaba acquired Klaus Group, based in Lima (Peru). With its key blanks 

as well as other brass products Klaus Group is a market leader for key systems in South 

America.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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The following table summarizes the consideration paid for the business and the amounts of 

the assets and liabilities acquired recognized at fair value at the acquisition date.

in CHF million

Consideration at 9 May 2018

Cash paid

Deferred payment

Acquisition-related costs

Total consideration

Trade receivables

Inventories

Current income tax assets

Other current assets

Property, plant and equipment

Current borrowings

Trade payables

Accrued and other current liabilities

Non-current borrowings

Total identifiable net assets

Goodwill

Total consideration

As at the 
acquisition date

6.3

1.7

0.3

8.3

1.7

2.2

0.3

0.4

0.8

–0.2

–0.9

–3.6

–2.4

–1.7

10.0

8.3

Cambaum Group
On 26 April 2018, dormakaba acquired the Commercial Building Physical Access Solutions 

(PAS) business from Beijing-based Cambaum Group. The integration of Cambaum Group's 

business team, products and service solution offering strengthens dormakaba's position in 

the smart commercial buildings market within a number of fast growing major cities in 

China.

The following table summarizes the consideration paid for the business and the amounts of 

the assets and liabilities acquired recognized at fair value at the acquisition date.

in CHF million

Consideration at 26 April 2018

Cash paid

Deferred payment

Acquisition-related costs

Total consideration

Other current assets

Property, plant and equipment

Accrued and other current liabilities

Other non-interest bearing liabilities

Total identifiable net assets

Goodwill

Total consideration

As at the 
acquisition date

20.2

4.9

2.0

27.1

1.2

0.2

–0.3

–0.1

1.0

26.1

27.1

Dorset Kaba
As per 9 April 2018 dormakaba and the Indian joint venture partner have agreed to divide 

their existing shareholding in Dorset Kaba among them, thus dissolving the joint venture 

that was initiated by former Kaba Group in 2007 to gain a foothold in the attractive Indian 

market.

In this regard the minority shares of 26% owned by the Indian partner Dorset Industries 

Pvt Ltd. were purchased and the net assets related to the local door hardware business sold 

in return. The activities in the dormakaba's core business (mainly lodging products, physical 

access systems) remain within the dormakaba Group.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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The following table summarizes the considerations paid and received as well as the net 

assets divested. The resulting net goodwill of CHF 1.9 million was recognized in equity.

in CHF million

Consideration at 9 April 2018

Cash consideration received

Purchaseprice for minority shares paid

Divestment-related costs paid

Total consideration

Assets and liabilities divested

Trade receivables

Inventories

Other current assets

Property, plant and equipment

Trade payables

Current income tax liabilities

Accrued and other current liabilities

Accrued pension costs and benefits

Total net assets divested

Goodwill net

Total consideration

As at the 
acquisition date

18.6

–8.3

–0.2

10.1

5.6

3.5

0.1

1.6

–1.8

–0.2

–0.3

–0.3

8.2

1.9

10.1

Kilargo
On 17 July 2017, dormakaba acquired Kilargo Pty Ltd, based in Brisbane (Australia). Kilargo 

is one of the market leaders in Australia for commercial door seals and complements 

dormakaba’s integrated portfolio of products, solutions, and services in the Pacific region.

The following table summarizes the consideration paid for the business and the amounts of 

the assets and liabilities acquired recognized at fair value at the acquisition date.

in CHF million

Consideration at 17 July 2017

Cash paid

Acquisition-related costs

Total consideration

Identifiable assets and liabilities

Cash and cash equivalents

Trade receivables

Inventories

Other current assets

Property, plant and equipment

Deferred income tax assets

Current borrowings

Trade payables

Current income tax liabilities

Accrued and other current liabilities

Provisions

Accrued pension costs and benefits

Total identifiable net assets

Goodwill

Total consideration

As at the 
acquisition date

24.2

0.2

24.4

0.9

3.0

2.2

0.1

1.1

0.3

–2.7

–0.8

–0.5

–0.7

–0.1

–0.4

2.4

22.0

24.4

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Skyfold
On 13 July 2017, dormakaba acquired Skyfold Investment Inc., based in Montreal (Canada). 

The company, with its well-known brand, was the first worldwide to develop vertical folding 

walls. Skyfold is a provider of automated vertical folding wall systems with a strong 

presence in the North American market. With this acquisition dormakaba enhances its 

product portfolio, following the industry trend towards automated systems.

The following table summarizes the consideration paid for the business and the amounts of 

the assets and liabilities acquired recognized at fair value at the acquisition date.

in CHF million

Consideration at 13 July 2017

Cash paid

Acquisition-related costs

Total consideration

Cash and cash equivalents

Trade receivables

Inventories

Current income tax assets

Other current assets

Property, plant and equipment

Intangible assets

Non-current financial assets

Trade payables

Current income tax liabilities

Accrued and other current liabilities

Deferred income tax liabilities

Total identifiable net assets

Goodwill

Total consideration

As at the 
acquisition date

82.5

0.6

83.1

5.2

5.3

1.8

0.3

0.9

8.1

0.1

0.1

–0.7

–0.2

–8.0

–1.0

11.9

71.2

83.1

GMT
GMT Hardware Co. Ltd. (Shanghai/China) was divested on 29 September 2017. GMT offers 

commercial door hardware products, such as floor hinges for glass doors and door fittings, in 

China and became member of dormakaba as part of the acquisition of Stanley 

Black&Decker’s mechanical security business in February 2017. Because of dormakaba's 

existing portfolio of businesses in Asia as well as profitability prospects of GMT, it was 

concluded to divest the business.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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The following table summarizes the consideration received and the net assets divested. The 

negative goodwill of CHF 5.1 million was recognized in equity.

in CHF million

Consideration at 29 September 2017

Cash considerations

Divestment-related costs

Total consideration

Assets and liabilities divested

Cash and cash equivalents

Trade receivables

Inventories

Other current assets

Property, plant and equipment

Intangible assets

Non-current financial assets

Trade payables

Current income tax liabilities

Accrued and other current liabilities

Provisions

Total net assets divested

Goodwill

Total consideration

As at the 
divestment date

27.2

1.0

26.2

19.4

5.5

6.7

0.7

7.2

0.1

0.3

–4.6

–0.1

–3.0

–0.9

31.3

–5.1

26.2

Other acquisitions / divestments in the reporting period
Divestment DORMA Beschlagtechnik GmbH, Germany

DORMA Beschlagtechnik (Velbert/DE) was sold as at 10 July 2017 to Flacks Group, Miami 

(Florida/USA). The divested net assets amounted to CHF 9.4 million. A contingent liability 

related to this transaction depending on the future development of the business remains 

with dormakaba.

Prior-year business combinations and divestments

Best Access Solutions
On 22 February 2017, dormakaba acquired certain Mechanical Security businesses from 

Stanley Black & Decker in North America, Taiwan, and China.

With this acquisition, dormakaba gains substantial scale in line with its stated strategy and 

can offer the full portfolio of door hardware and access control solutions to customers in the 

important North American market, which dormakaba considers to be the most attractive 

market in its industry.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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The following table summarizes the consideration paid for these businesses and the 

amounts of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed recognized at the acquisition date.

in CHF million

Consideration at 22 February 2017

Cash paid

Acquisition-related costs

Total consideration

Identifiable assets and liabilities

Cash and cash equivalents

Trade receivables

Inventories

Current income tax assets

Other current assets

Property, plant and equipment

Intangible assets

Non-current financial assets

Deferred income tax assets

Trade payables

Current income tax liabilities

Accrued and other current liabilities

Provisions

Non-current borrowings

Accrued pension costs and benefits

Deferred income tax liabilities

Total identifiable net assets

Goodwill

Total consideration

As at the 
acquisition date

750.1

9.9

760.0

25.2

28.3

30.2

0.4

2.2

57.7

0.1

0.3

116.9

–19.8

–1.3

–13.0

–5.8

–7.9

–5.1

–2.2

206.2

553.8

760.0

As per 22 February 2017, goodwill was decreased by net CHF 0.5 million due to changes in 

various identifiable net assets and final purchase price adjustments.

Mesker Openings Group
On 12 December 2016, dormakaba acquired Mesker Openings Group, based in Huntsville 

(Alabama / USA). Mesker is a provider of commercial door hardware. With this acquisition, 

dormakaba strengthens its breadth of its product offering in North America.

The following table summarizes the consideration paid for Mesker and the amounts of the 

assets acquired and liabilities assumed recognized at the acquisition date.

in CHF million

Consideration at 12 December 2016

Cash paid

Acquisition-related costs

Total consideration

Identifiable assets and liabilities

Cash and cash equivalents

Trade receivables

Inventories

Other current assets

Property, plant and equipment

Deferred income tax assets

Trade payables

Accrued and other current liabilities

Provisions

Total identifiable net assets

Goodwill

Total consideration

As at the 
acquisition date

142.7

0.9

143.6

1.9

10.3

10.4

0.3

11.6

18.2

–2.7

–2.5

–0.1

47.4

96.2

143.6

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Other acquisitions/divestments

Acquisition of ATM Türautomatik GmbH, Austria
On 1 July 2016, dormakaba acquired ATM Türautomatik GmbH (Gleisdorf / AT). ATM is a 

distributor of automatic doors in southern Austria and a major local player in entrance 

systems and service solutions. The acquired net assets amounted to CHF 0.9 million.

Acquisition of Seca Solutions A/S, Norway
On 28 February 2017, dormakaba acquired Seca Solutions AS, an expert in physical access 

control and airport solutions in Norway. The acquired net assets amounted to CHF 0.8 

million.

Divestment of Ascot Doors Ltd, United Kingdom
Ascot Doors Ltd (Bolton / UK) was divested on 31 October 2016 as part of the post-merger 

process of the dormakaba business combination. Ascot is a manufacturer and installer of 

steel doors and shutters. The divested net assets amounted to CHF 3.6 million.

Divestment of the sanitary business of Provitris GmbH, Germany
The sanitary business of Provitris was divested on 20 February 2017 as part of the post-

merger process of the dormakaba business combination. The divested net assets amounted 

to CHF 0.9 million and a contingent liability related to this transaction depending on the 

future development of the business remains with dormakaba.

5. Net sales

in CHF million

Total net sales

Additional information for long-term contracts applying the 
percentage-of-completion method

Amounts included in net sales based on the percentage-of-
completion method

Cumulative progress invoices on contracts in progress

Construction contracts in progress (assets)

Billings in excess of cost of construction contracts (liabilities see 
note 19)

Accumulated contract costs including recognized profits (losses)

Advances for construction contracts (liabilities)

Retentions on construction contracts in progress (assets)

6. Other operating income, net

in CHF million

Rent

Gain from the sale of fixed assets

Re-invoiced cost

Licence income

Insurance reclaim

Other revenues

Other operating expense

Total other operating income (net)

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2018  

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2017

2,841.0  

2,520.1

80.0  

9.2  

14.3  

–1.5  

22.0  

–0.8  

0.1  

70.4

20.4

10.4

–1.3

29.5

–5.4

0.0

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2018  

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2017

1.0  

1.7  

0.5  

1.1  

0.3  

8.1  

–0.3  

12.4  

0.8

3.9

0.5

0.1

0.1

6.4

–0.3

11.5

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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7. Personnel expenses

in CHF million

Salaries and wages

Social security expenses

Share-based payments

Pension cost (see note 21)

Employment termination expenses

Other benefits

Total personnel expenses

Employees at balance sheet date

Average number of full-time equivalent 
employees

Average number of employees per geographic 
region

Switzerland

Germany

Rest of EMEA

Americas

Asia Pacific

Total

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2018

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2017

in %  

in %

847.0

166.9

9.1

19.8

2.1

0.7

1,045.6

15,801

16,433

802

3,084

3,567

4,011

4,969

4.9  

18.8  

21.7  

24.4  

30.2  

758.4

145.7

6.7

20.4

1.2

0.9

933.3

16,965

16,250

793

3,400

3,366

3,292

5,399

4.9

20.9

20.7

20.3

33.2

16,433

100.0  

16,250

100.0

8. Financial expenses

in CHF million

Interest expenses

Foreign exchange losses/(gains)

Other financial expenses

Total financial expenses

9. Financial income

in CHF million

Interest income

Other financial income

Total financial income

10. Income taxes

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2018  

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2017

43.2  

6.4  

3.9  

53.5  

17.3

15.9

4.4

37.6

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2018  

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2017

2.0  

0.4  

2.4  

1.8

1.3

3.1

The weighted applicable tax rate is calculated using the expected income tax rates of the 

individual Group companies in each jurisdiction. These rates vary significantly. The weighted 

applicable tax rate is 300 basis points below prior year as a result of the US tax reform 

(effective as of 1 January 2018) and profit from countries with higher than average tax 

rates contributing less to the overall Group’s tax profit.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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in CHF million

Profit before taxes

Weighted applicable tax rate

Tax calculated at applicable tax rate

Current income taxes

Deferred income taxes

Income taxes

Difference between applicable and effective income taxes

Impact of losses and tax loss carryforwards

Tax-exempt income

Non-deductible expenses

Non-recoverable withholding tax expenses

Tax charges (credits) relating to prior periods, net

Other

Difference between expected and effective income taxes

Income taxes charged to equity

11. Trade receivables

in CHF million

Accounts receivable from third parties

Accounts receivable from associates

Construction contracts in progress

Total trade receivables, gross

Allowance for doubtful accounts

Total trade receivables, net

in CHF million

Maturity analysis of trade receivables

Not yet due

1–30 day(s) overdue

31–60 days overdue

61–90 days overdue

91–120 days overdue

121–150 days overdue

More than 150 days overdue

Total trade receivables, gross

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2018  

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2017

315.7  

25.3%  

295.2

28.3%

79.9  

61.0  

16.0  

77.0  

–2.9  

–2.1  

–5.4  

6.6  

2.7  

–1.1  

–3.6  

–2.9  

–0.2  

83.5

70.0

0.6

70.6

–12.9

–9.3

–5.2

7.2

2.3

–2.2

–5.7

–12.9

0.5

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2018  

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2017

513.1  

0.5  

14.3  

527.9  

–25.8  

502.1  

477.1

0.3

10.4

487.8

–26.4

461.4

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2018  

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2017

Gross  

374.3  

69.0  

22.6  

12.4  

9.6  

5.1  

34.9  

527.9  

Gross

350.1

59.2

20.2

12.7

6.1

5.0

34.5

487.8

The creditworthiness of not yet due and not impaired accounts receivable is considered 

good, based on the low losses in the past.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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in CHF million

Details of allowance for doubtful accounts

Allowance at beginning of financial year

Additions

Releases

Usage

Disposals of businesses

Acquisition of businesses

Translation exchange differences

Allowance at end of financial year

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2018  

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2017

–26.4  

–5.4  

4.3  

2.3  

0.7  

–0.3  

–1.0  

–25.8  

–28.0

–11.0

8.5

5.0

0.0

–1.5

0.6

–26.4

Allowances are recorded systematically based on overdue ageing and past experience. In 

addition accounts receivable are individually impaired in case of clear evidence of insolvency 

or other indications that collectability is severely endangered.

The Group does not hold material collateral as security for trade receivables.

12. Inventories

in CHF million

Raw materials and supplies

Semi-finished goods and work in progress

Finished goods

Prepayments to suppliers

Total inventories, gross

Allowance for obsolete and slow-moving items

Total inventories, net

Details allowance for obsolete and slow-moving items

Allowance beginning of year

Additions

Acquisition of businesses

Disposal of businesses

Releases

Usage

Translation exchange differences

Allowance end of year

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2018  

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2017

191.2  

83.9  

207.6  

3.7  

486.4  

–54.1  

432.3  

–56.2  

–6.2  

0.0  

2.9  

3.8  

3.8  

–2.2  

–54.1  

168.4

79.6

216.0

3.6

467.6

–56.2

411.4

–51.1

–10.9

–5.4

0.0

4.9

5.3

1.0

–56.2

Allowances for inventories are recorded in cases of incongruity between inventory levels and 

expected consumption on an item-by-item basis. These allowances are released if and as 

soon as the requested consumption is reached.

13. Other current assets

in CHF million

Prepaid expenses

Retentions

Sales, withholding and other recoverable taxes

Fair value of forward contracts (see note 26)

Other receivables and miscellaneous

Total other current assets

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2018  

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2017

19.1  

4.4  

31.6  

0.5  

4.0  

59.6  

18.8

2.1

36.0

23.4

2.2

82.5

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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14. Property, plant and equipment/Intangible assets

Plant, 
machinery
and 
equipment  

Land and 
buildings  

Furniture
and 

fixtures   Prepayments  

Total 
property, 
plant and 
equipment  

Intangible 
assets

260.3  

241.3  

116.0  

14.3  

–4.2  

11.6  

36.2  

14.1  

–9.2  

4.8  

25.8  

18.1  

–8.2  

–2.8  

9.1  

–4.1  

314.1  

–5.6  

271.2  

–1.4  

130.8  

82.4  

8.5  

–0.9  

–0.1  

–0.6  

89.3  

155.0  

22.9  

–8.5  

0.8  

–3.2  

167.0  

177.9  

224.8  

86.3  

104.2  

65.5  

18.2  

–6.4  

–0.2  

–0.7  

76.4  

50.5  

54.4  

15.2  

26.9  

–0.5  

–13.8  

2.3  

–0.7  

29.4  

0.0  

0.0  

0.0  

0.0  

0.0  

0.0  

632.8  

73.3  

–22.3  

0.0  

73.4  

–11.7  

745.5  

302.8  

49.7  

–15.3  

0.0  

–4.5  

332.7  

15.2  

29.4  

330.0  

412.8  

76.5

11.4

–1.6

0.0

0.1

–0.8

85.6

38.8

10.7

–2.1

0.0

–0.2

47.2

37.7

38.4

0.2  

1.3  

1.8  

1.3  

2.0  

314.1  

271.2  

130.8  

19.0  

–0.9  

10.4  

4.3  

–7.7  

24.9  

–4.2  

13.6  

4.4  

–5.5  

19.3  

–5.0  

4.7  

1.3  

–2.3  

29.4  

28.5  

–0.1  

–28.7  

0.1  

745.5  

91.7  

–10.2  

0.0  

10.1  

85.6

23.6

–0.8

0.0

0.4

–0.1  

–15.6  

–0.3

in CHF million

Cost

30 June 2016

Additions

Disposals

Reclassifications

Acquisition of businesses

Translation exchange 
differences

30 June 2017

Accumulated depreciation  

30 June 2016

Additions

Disposals

Reclassifications

Translation exchange 
differences

30 June 2017

Net book value as of

30 June 2016 net

30 June 2017 net

Net carrying amount of 
assets under finance leases 
as of

30 June 2016 net

30 June 2017 net

Cost

30 June 2017

Additions

Disposals

Reclassifications

Acquisition of businesses

Divestment of businesses

Translation exchange 
differences

8.8  

11.1  

4.6  

1.4  

25.9  

30 June 2018

348.0  

315.5  

153.4  

30.5  

847.4  

Accumulated depreciation  

30 June 2017

Additions

Disposals

Reclassifications

Divestment of businesses

Translation exchange 
differences

30 June 2018

Net book value as of

30 June 2017 net

30 June 2018 net

Net carrying amount of 
assets under finance leases 
as of

30 June 2017 net

30 June 2018 net

89.3  

167.0  

9.6  

–0.2  

0.4  

–0.3  

26.7  

–3.6  

–0.3  

–1.5  

1.9  

6.8  

100.7  

195.1  

76.4  

18.8  

–4.2  

–0.1  

–0.7  

2.8  

93.0  

0.0  

0.0  

0.0  

0.0  

0.0  

0.0  

0.0  

332.7  

55.1  

–8.0  

0.0  

–2.5  

11.5  

388.8  

224.8  

104.2  

247.3  

120.4  

54.4  

60.4  

29.4  

30.5  

412.8  

458.6  

0.2  

1.0  

1.8  

2.5  

2.0  

3.5  

3.0

111.5

47.2

11.6

–0.6

0.0

–0.1

1.9

60.0

38.4

51.5

Intangible assets: additions to cost include CHF 2.2 million (2016 / 17 CHF 1.4 million) invested 

in research and development projects.

 
 
   
   
   
   
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
   
   
   
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
   
   
   
   
 
 
 
 
 
   
   
   
   
   
 
 
   
   
   
   
   
 
 
   
   
   
 
 
   
   
 
 
 
   
   
   
   
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
   
   
   
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
   
   
   
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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15. Theoretical movement of goodwill

in CHF million

Cost

Opening

Additions from acquisitions

Adjustments (earn-out, divestments and others)

Translation exchange differences

Closing

Accumulated amortization

Opening

Additions

Translation exchange differences

Closing

Theoretical book values, net

Opening

Closing

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2018  

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2017

1,774.8  

141.7  

3.3  

30.4  

1,950.2  

522.6  

372.9  

8.2  

903.7  

1,153.2

657.0

2.3

–37.7

1,774.8

255.2

272.1

–4.7

522.6

1,252.2  

1,046.5  

898.0

1,252.2

The total goodwill of CHF 145.0 million (2016/17 CHF 659.3 million) resulting from 

acquisitions is offset in equity as described in note 2.10 and disclosed in the consolidated 

statement of changes in equity. The following tables show the impact on equity and net 

profit based on the assumption that this goodwill had been capitalized and amortized over a 

period of five years.

Effect on the income statement

in CHF million

Operating profit (EBIT)

EBIT in % of net sales

Amortization goodwill

Theoretical operating profit (EBIT) incl. amortization goodwill

Theoretical EBIT in % of net sales

Net profit

Amortization goodwill

Theoretical net loss/profit incl. amortization goodwill

Effect on the balance sheet

in CHF million

Equity according to balance sheet

Theoretical capitalization net book value goodwill

Theoretical equity incl. net book value goodwill

Equity in % of balance sheet total

Theoretical equity incl. net book value goodwill in % of balance 
sheet total

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2018  

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2017

364.3  

12.8  

–372.9  

–8.6  

–0.3  

238.7  

–372.9  

–134.2  

327.0

13.0

–272.1

54.9

2.2

224.6

–272.1

–47.5

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2018  

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2017

187.0  

1,046.5  

1,233.5  

9.4  

40.7  

183.1

1,252.2

1,435.3

9.6

45.4

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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16. Investments in associates and joint ventures

in CHF million

Associates

Beginning of year

Increase of investments in associates

Dividends received

Share of profit/(loss)

Translation exchange differences

Total investments in associates

Details of material investments in associates

Entity name

ISEO Serrature S.p.A., Pisogne / IT

Assets

Liabilities

Revenues

Profit/(Loss)

Interest held in %

Goodwill included in investments in associates

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2018  

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2017

36.0  

1.5  

–1.4  

2.5  

2.0  

40.6  

215.5  

139.8  

167.8  

6.9  

40.0  

11.0  

33.9

1.0

–1.8

2.7

0.2

36.0

183.7

114.8

158.2

6.6

40.0

11.0

In July 2018 dormakaba has reached an agreement on the sale of its 40% shareholding in 

ISEO to the Facchinetti family, who already owns the remaining 60% in the company. 

Closing of the divestment contract is expected to take place by fall 2018.

17. Non-current financial assets

in CHF million

Non-current financial assets

Loans

Pension-related assets

Long-term prepaid expenses

Prepaid financing cost

Long-term held securities

Total non-current financial assets

18. Borrowings

in CHF million

Current borrowings

Bank overdrafts

Short-term bank loans

Current portion of finance lease obligation

Current portion of other debt

Total current borrowings

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2018  

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2017

3.6  

24.6  

7.3  

0.0  

3.4  

38.9  

4.0

22.8

7.6

0.0

3.5

37.9

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2018  

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2017

27.2  

121.7  

1.4  

6.2  

156.5  

10.6

797.3

0.9

5.8

814.6

Bank overdrafts and short-term bank loans are repayable within one year and are subject to 

financial debt covenants. The short-term borrowings are fixed for a period of one to three 

months and the interest rates are based on LIBOR/EURIBOR. The carrying amounts of 

short-term financial borrowings approximate their fair value.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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in CHF million

Non-current borrowings

Bank loans

Other long-term liabilities

Bonds

Finance lease obligation

Total non-current borrowings

Other non-interest bearing liabilities

Total long-term debt

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2018  

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2017

0.1  

2.2  

680.5  

2.4  

685.2  

4.8  

690.0  

0.2

0.0

0.0

1.1

1.3

0.0

1.3

The increased short-term bank loans in 2016/17 to finance the business expansion in North 

America were refinanced by the issuance of 2 bonds at the Swiss debt capital market on 

13 October 2017.

in CHF million

At year-end, maturities of debt were as follows:

Within 1 year

Within 2 to 5 years

After 5 years

Total debt

Current portion of debt

Total long-term debt

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2018  

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2017

7.6  

368.2  

321.8  

697.6  

7.6  

690.0  

6.7

1.3

0.0

8.0

6.7

1.3

in CHF million

Issuing 
currency

Coupon 
in % p.a.

Financial 
year ended 
30.06.2018  

Issuing 
currency

Coupon 
in % p.a.

Financial 
year ended 
30.06.2017

Bonds (at fixed interest rates)

CHF

680.5  

CHF 360 million bond 2017 – 2021 
(dormakaba Finance AG)
Payment date: 13 October 2017
Issue price: 100.298%

CHF 320 million bond 2017 – 2025 
(dormakaba Finance AG)
Payment date: 13 October 2017
Issue price: 100.46%

CHF

0.375

360.1  

CHF

1.000

320.4  

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

19. Accrued and other current liabilities

in CHF million

Advances from customers

Billings in excess of cost of construction contracts

Deferred income

Sales, withholding and other tax payable

Social security payable

Payable to pension fund

Accruals for vacation, overtime and other employee benefits

Accrued interest

Fair value of forward contracts (see note 26)

Other accruals and current non-interest-bearing liabilities

Total accrued and other current liabilities

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2018  

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2017

27.0  

1.5  

33.7  

42.9  

11.5  

0.9  

112.8  

3.5  

7.6  

96.7  

338.1  

27.9

1.3

44.1

49.1

10.2

0.9

102.5

0.6

0.8

91.0

328.4

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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20. Provisions

in CHF million

Financial year ended 
30.06.2017

Opening balance as at 
01.07.2016

Additions

Releases

Usage

Acquisition of businesses

Translation exchange 
differences

Balance at 30.06.2017

Thereof due within 1 year

Thereof due 2 to 5 years

Total

Financial year ended 
30.06.2018

Opening balance as at 
01.07.2017

Additions

Releases

Usage

Acquisition of businesses

Divestment of business

Translation exchange 
differences

Balance at 30.06.2018

Thereof due within 1 year

Thereof due 2 to 5 years

Total

Warranty and
customer 
returns

Restructuring

Other

Total

14.9  

7.6  

–0.2  

–8.2  

5.2  

–0.3  

19.0  

19.0  

0.0  

19.0  

19.0  

7.5  

–2.3  

–7.0  

–3.9  

–0.2  

0.7  

13.8  

13.8  

0.0  

13.8  

57.6  

–0.2  

0.0  

–19.5  

0.0  

–0.2  

37.7  

37.7  

0.0  

37.7  

37.7  

0.0  

–0.2  

–22.2  

0.0  

0.0  

1.5  

16.8  

16.8  

0.0  

16.8  

16.1

10.5  

–0.4  

–6.4  

0.6  

–0.2  

20.2  

20.2  

0.0  

20.2  

20.2  

9.0  

–2.9  

–5.8  

0.1

–0.7  

0.6  

20.5  

20.5  

0.0  

20.5  

88.6

17.9

–0.6

–34.1

5.8

–0.7

76.9

76.9

0.0

76.9

76.9

16.5

–5.4

–35.0

–3.8

–0.9

2.8

51.1

51.1

0.0

51.1

Warranty and customer return provisions
The provision covers customer warranty claims and voluntary concessions as well as 

customer returns. 

Restructuring provisions
Restructuring provisions include expected future cash outflows related to restructuring plans 

that the Group has started to implement or announced. Restructuring plans mainly focus on 

optimizing administrative and manufacturing processes.

The major part of these restructuring provisions is due to post-merger integration projects 

following the merger between Kaba and Dorma as per 1 September 2015 which has been 

approved by the Board. These provisions mainly include severance cost, early termination 

cost, and restructuring-related advisory cost.

Other provisions
Other provisions include mainly environmental risks, litigation and sales agents’ indemnities.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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21. Employee benefit liabilities

in CHF million

Financial year 
ended 

30.06.2018  

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2017  

Financial year 
ended 

30.06.2018  

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2017

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surplus

Pension institutions with 
deficit

Pension institutions w/o 
surplus/deficit

Pension institutions 
without own assets

Other long-term employee 
benefits

Total

7.9  

7.9  

7.5

279.3  

264.9  

23.7  

303.0  

20.2  

285.1  

-

-

11.0  

11.0  

14.3  

0.1

0.8  

0.9  

9.9

3.0

14.3  

0.1

19.7  

19.8  

20.4

in CHF million

Contributions to pension institutions from Group entities

Contributions to pension institutions from employer contribution 
reserves (ECR)

Total contributions

+/- Changes ECR from asset development, value adjustments, 
etc.

Contributions and changes employer contribution reserves

Increase/decrease economical benefit group from surplus

Decrease/increase economical obligation group from deficit

Decrease/increase economical obligation group from pension 
institutions without own assets

Total changes economical effects from surplus/deficit

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2018  

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2017

18.9  

0.0  

18.9  

0.0  

18.9  

0.0  

0.0  

0.9  

0.9  

17.4

0.0

17.4

0.0

17.4

0.0

0.0

3.0

3.0

Pension benefit expenses within personnel expenses in the period 
under review

19.8  

20.4

The expenses for pension institutions with surplus fully relate to pension plans in 

Switzerland. The Swiss plans are valued annually as per December and in line with Swiss 

GAAP FER 26. The pension institutions without own assets are assessed annually as per 

financial year-end closing and relate mainly to pension liabilities of Group companies in 

Germany, Austria as well as Italy.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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22. Operating lease commitments

in CHF million

Operating leases

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2018  

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2017

Expenses for operating leases amounted to

41.1  

36.3

Future minimum lease payments resulting from non-cancellable 
operating lease contracts are due as follows:

Up to 1 year

2 to 5 years

Over 5 years

Total future payment commitments for operating leases

36.1  

71.8  

22.8  

130.7  

33.8

64.9

22.1

120.8

Operating lease commitments mainly refer to the lease of buildings which are used for 

operational purposes.

23. Deferred income taxes

in CHF million

Expiration of tax loss carry-forwards not recognized as deferred 
tax assets

Expiry in 1 year

Expiry in 2 to 5 years

Expiry after 5 years

No expiry

Balance of tax loss carry-forwards at end of financial year

in CHF million

Balance sheet presentation of deferred income taxes

Deferred income tax assets

Deferred income tax liabilities

Total deferred income taxes, net

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2018  

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2017

3.0  

19.9  

13.6  

157.3  

193.8  

3.4

16.1

3.3

154.9

177.7

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2018  

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2017

203.5  

38.8  

164.7  

204.2

29.1

175.1

Deferred income tax assets from temporary differences are only recognized to the extent 

that it is probable that future taxable profit will be available against which the temporary 

differences can be utilized. Deferred income taxes resulting from tax loss carry-forwards 

applicable to future taxable income are only recognized to the extent of available deferred 

tax liabilities.

24. Capital management

Management of capital is governed by the following objectives:

• securing sufficient liquidity to meet the Group’s needs to fulfil its financial obligations;

• securing sufficient financing capacity for future investments and acquisitions;

• ensuring creditworthiness;

• achieving a risk-adequate return for investors.

Continuous monitoring and reporting of key financial figures and key performance indicators 

to the management ensure that appropriate action is taken as soon as required.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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The syndicated credit facility of CHF 500 million, established in March 2016 for a five-year 

period nominates at its original amount again, after the temporary increase was set back 

due to the issuance of two bonds at the Swiss debt capital market 13 October 2017. The 

options for prolongation of two additional years and increase of up to CHF 200 million are 

reinforced after the termination of the temporary increase. The only financial covenant is 

the net debt ratio (calculated as the ratio of net debt to EBITDA). As of 30 June 2018 

dormakaba complied with this financial covenant. The corresponding key figures as at 

30 June 2018 and 30 June 2017 respectively are shown below:

in CHF million, except where indicated

Gearing

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2018

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2017

Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization 
(EBITDA)

Net debt

Net debt/EBITDA (Gearing)

431.0

701.2

1.6

387.3

627.6

1.6

A portion of profit generated is paid out to the shareholders as dividends, taking into 

account the current financing needs and compliance with legal requirements.

dormakaba envisages a dividend policy whereby the minimum payout ratio should be at 50% 

of consolidated net profit after minority interests.

The Group is not subject to externally imposed capital restrictions.

25. Commitments and contingencies

in CHF million

Current endorsement liabilities

Investments committed to purchase from third parties:

Property, plant and equipment

Intangible assets

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2018

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2017

5.0

15.2

1.2

3.0

27.9

0.5

In addition to the table above, contingent liabilities related to divestments of DORMA 

Beschlagtechnik GmbH (Germany) and the sanitary business of Provitris GmbH (Germany) 

remain with dormakaba and depend on the future development of these divested 

businesses.

26. Derivative financial instruments

in CHF million

The following forward contracts existed for hedging purposes on 
the balance sheet date:

Currencies

– Contract value

– Fair value – held-for-trading, net

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2018

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2017

633.4

–7.1

1,195.3

22.6

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27. Segment reporting

in CHF million

Net sales third parties

Intercompany sales

Total sales

Operating profit (EBIT)

in % of sales

Depreciation and amortization

Operating profit before depreciation 
and amortization (EBITDA)

in % of sales

Operating assets

Operating liabilities

Net operating assets

Capital expenditure

Average number of 
full-time equivalent employees

in CHF million

Net sales third parties

Intercompany sales

Total sales

Operating profit (EBIT)

in % of sales

Depreciation and amortization

Operating profit before depreciation 
and amortization (EBITDA)

in % of sales

Operating assets

Operating liabilities

Net operating assets

Capital expenditure

Average number of 
full-time equivalent employees

in CHF million

Net sales third parties

Intercompany sales

Total sales

Operating profit (EBIT)

in % of sales

Depreciation and amortization

Operating profit before depreciation 
and amortization (EBITDA)

in % of sales

Operating assets

Operating liabilities

Net operating assets

Capital expenditure

Average number of 
full-time equivalent employees

Access Solutions 
AMER

Access Solutions 
APAC

Access Solutions 
DACH

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2018

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2017

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2018

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2017

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2018

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2017

796.9

31.5

828.4

151.0

18.2%

12.4

163.4

19.7%

345.4

–105.6

239.8

14.6

656.2

28.8

685.0

134.4

19.6%

9.6

144.0

21.0%

341.6

–119.6

221.9

11.7

3,078

2,506

Access Solutions 
EMEA

441.1

26.9

468.0

58.3

12.5%

7.5

65.8

14.1%

222.2

–111.9

110.3

11.2

3,836

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2018

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2017

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2018

666.2

115.7

781.9

43.4

5.5%

14.0

57.4

7.3%

345.1

–148.4

196.7

13.6

3,378

619.8

113.1

732.9

35.9

4.9%

13.6

49.4

6.7%

315.0

–137.1

177.9

10.5

3,501

0.0

–486.6

–486.6

–0.6

0.1%

0.0

–0.6

0.1%

–15.7

0.0

–15.7

0.0

–

398.7

22.2

420.9

46.6

11.1%

6.2

52.8

12.6%

207.0

–84.9

122.2

10.5

530.8

320.8

851.6

130.4

15.3%

17.0

147.4

17.3%

356.0

–365.9

–9.9

37.8

496.4

304.6

801.0

132.7

16.6%

16.9

149.5

18.7%

312.4

–362.6

–50.1

27.8

4,039

3,506

3,747

Eliminations

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2017

Access Solutions 
TOTAL

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2018

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2017

0.0

–460.1

–460.1

0.7

–0.2%

0.0

0.7

–0.2%

–15.4

0.1

–15.3

0.0

2,435.0

8.3

2,443.3

382.5

15.7%

50.9

433.4

17.7%

1,253.0

–731.8

521.2

77.2

2,171.1

8.6

2,179.7

350.3

16.1%

46.2

396.5

18.2%

1,160.7

–704.1

456.6

60.4

–

13,799

13,793

Key & Wall Solutions 1)

Other 2)

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2018

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2017

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2018

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2017 3)

374.2

13.3

387.5

47.9

12.3%

8.8

56.7

14.6%

218.5

–89.4

129.1

13.3

2,139

321.4

10.4

331.8

39.9

12.0%

7.6

47.4

14.3%

173.0

–74.1

98.8

8.6

2,056

31.8

3.7

35.5

3.0

8.6%

0.6

3.6

10.2%

14.1

–3.4

10.7

2.5

178

27.6

3.4

31.0

0.5

1.6%

0.8

1.3

4.1%

34.9

–10.7

24.2

0.6

97

 
 
 
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in CHF million

Net sales third parties

Intercompany sales

Total sales

Operating profit (EBIT)

in % of sales

Depreciation and amortization

Operating profit before depreciation 
and amortization (EBITDA)

in % of sales

Depreciation and amortization

Result from associates

Financial expenses

Financial income

Profit before taxes

Operating assets

Operating liabilities

Net operating assets

Capital expenditure

Average number of 
full-time equivalent employees

Corporate

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2018

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2017 3)

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2018

Eliminations

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2017

Group

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2018

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2017

0.0

0.0

0.0

–69.1

0.0%

6.4

–62.7

0.0%

46.0

–27.8

18.2

22.3

316

0.0

0.0

0.0

–63.7

0.0%

5.8

–57.9

0.0%

42.8

–52.0

–9.3

15.1

303

0.0

–25.3

–25.3

0.0

0.0%

0.0

0.0

0.0%

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

–

0.0

–22.4

–22.4

0.0

0.0%

0.0

0.0

0.0%

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.0

–

2,841.0

0.0

2,841.0

364.3

12.8%

66.7

431.0

15.2%

–66.8

2.5

–53.5

2.4

315.7

1,531.6

–852.4

679.2

115.3

2,520.1

0.0

2,520.1

327.0

13.0%

60.3

387.3

15.4%

–60.3

2.7

–37.6

3.1

295.2

1,411.2

–840.9

570.4

84.7

16,432

16,250

1) In the financial year ended 30.06.2018 the segments Key Systems and Movable Walls were combined into segment Key & Wall Solutions. In order to enable

a comparison with current-year data, prior year data has also been consolidated.

2) The divested GMT commercial door hardware business, acquired within Best Access Solutions in financial year 2016/17, was reclassed into segment

"Other" to ensure a fair presentation of the operational main segment.

3) In order to enable a fair comparison with current-year data, certain expenses have been reclassified within segment "Other" and segment "Corporate".

Reconciliation of assets and liabilities

in CHF million

Segment operating assets

Cash and cash equivalents

Current income tax assets

Other current assets

Investments in associates

Non-current financial assets

Deferred income tax assets

Total assets

Segment operating liabilities

Current borrowings

Current income tax liabilities

Accrued and other current liabilities

Non-current borrowings

Deferred income tax liabilities

Total liabilities

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2018

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2017

1,531.6

145.3

49.9

4.5

40.6

6.9

203.5

1,982.3

–852.4

–156.5

–51.3

–11.1

–685.2

–38.8

1,411.2

188.3

36.1

25.6

36.0

7.6

204.2

1,909.0

–840.9

–814.6

–38.7

–1.3

–1.3

–29.1

–1,795.3

–1,725.9

 
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28. Regional reporting – key figures

Net sales 
to
third 
parties  

Non-
current 
assets  

in %  

Capital 
expenditure  

in %  

in %

167.2  

324.0  

775.7  

830.0  

423.2  

7  

13  

30  

33  

17  

209.8  

210.5  

66.4  

137.5  

105.1  

28  

30  

9  

19  

14  

17.0  

15.7  

8.9  

16.1  

27.0  

20

18

11

19

32

2,520.1  

100  

729.3  

100  

84.7  

100

172.6  

351.4  

833.5  

1,038.4  

445.1  

6  

12  

29  

37  

16  

221.7  

28  

223.8  

28  

71.9  

130.8  

144.9  

9  

17  

18  

15.3  

27.2  

13.9  

20.4  

38.5  

13

24

12

18

33

  2,841.0   100  

793.1   100  

115.3   100

in CHF million

Prior financial year ended 30.06.2017

Switzerland

Germany

Rest of EMEA

Americas

Asia Pacific

Total

Financial year ended 30.06.2018

Switzerland

Germany

Rest of EMEA

Americas

Asia Pacific

Total

29. Stock award plans

In 2012 the Executive Stock Award Plan “ESAP Plus” was introduced. Under the plan, 

participants were nominated each year by the Compensation Committee for an allocation 

of shares free of charge (“Award Share[s]”) that are automatically subject to a three-year 

blocking period (“Blocking Period”). Provided that at the expiry of the Blocking Period (i) the 

participant is still under a contract of employment with a dormakaba Group company and 

(ii) no notice of termination has been given by either the employer or employee, the 

participant shall receive free of charge additional shares (“Matching Shares”) in the 

proportion of one additional share for every two Award Shares. The value of the Award 

Share corresponds to the closing price of the dormakaba Holding AG share at the SIX Swiss 

Exchange on the business day before the date of the allocation.

In 2013, the Executive Stock Award Plan “ESAP Plus 3” was introduced for new participants. 

ESAP Plus 3 has the same design as ESAP Plus except that under ESAP Plus, existing ESAP 1 

participants were entitled to choose between an allocation under ESAP 1 or under ESAP 

Plus. Under ESAP Plus 3, this choice is no longer available. ESAP 1 and ESAP Plus were 

discontinued from 2014/15 financial year onwards.

In 2015, the Executive Stock Award Plan “ESAP 5” was introduced. Under ESAP 5, 

participants, nominated each year by the Compensation Committee, are granted Award 

Shares and Performance Share Units that are subject to a three-year vesting period 

(“Vesting Period”) conditional upon (i) the continuous employment of the participant with a 

dormakaba Group company at the end of the Vesting Period and (ii) the fulfilment of the 

Earnings per Share (“EPS”) performance condition during the Vesting Period, as determined 

in the ESAP 5 plan rules. At the vesting date, Performance Share Units are converted into 

shares based on a payout percentage between 0% and 200% (0 to 2 shares delivered for 

each Performance Share Unit based on the achieved EPS performance).

On 22 September 2014, a total of 3,285 shares were allocated under ESAP Plus 3 (out of 

treasury shares) with an award value of CHF 440.50 each.

On 21 September 2015, a total of 4,088 Award Shares were allocated under ESAP 5 (out of 

treasury shares) with an award value of CHF 653.00 each.

On 21 November 2015, a total of 840 Matching Shares were allocated under ESAP Plus with 

an award value of CHF 664.00 each.

 
 
   
   
   
   
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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On 21 September 2016, a total of 5,224 Award Shares under ESAP 5 and a total of 1,426 

Matching Shares (of which 1,120 under ESAP Plus and 306 under ESAP Plus 3) were 

allocated (1,650 out of treasury shares and 5,000 out of conditional capital) with an award 

value of CHF 738.00 each.

On 21 September 2017, a total of 5,997 Award Shares under ESAP 5 with an award value of 

CHF 975.00 and a total of 1,630 Matching Shares under ESAP Plus 3 with an award value of 

CHF 978.50 were allocated out of treasury shares. The impact on dormakaba’s 2017/18 

income statement amounts to CHF 5,847,075 for the Award Shares and CHF 1,726,473 for 

the Matching Shares (2016/17: CHF 3,855,312 for Award Shares and CHF 989,530 for the 

Matching Shares).

CHF 6,438.40 (divided into 64,384 registered shares with a par value of CHF 0.10) of 

conditional capital is reserved for stock award plans.

30. Related parties

in CHF million

Transactions with associates

Sales of goods and services

Purchase of goods and services

Accounts receivable

Accounts payable

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2018  

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2017

1.1  

2.6  

0.5  

0.3  

0.6

2.2

0.3

0.3

31. Events after the reporting period

dormakaba has reached an agreement on the sale of its 40% shareholding in ISEO to the 

Facchinetti family, who already owns the remaining 60% in the company. Closing of the 

divestment contract is expected to take place by fall 2018.

32. Release of consolidated financial statements for publication

These consolidated financial statements have been approved for issue by the Board of 

Directors on 7 September 2018 and will be presented for approval by the General Meeting of 

Shareholders of 23 October 2018.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Legal structure of the dormakaba 
Group

as at 30 June 2018

List of substantial Group and associated companies

dormakaba Holding AG, Rümlang/CH

dormakaba Holding GmbH + Co. KGaA, Ennepetal/DE

dormakaba Beteiligungs-GmbH, Ennepetal/DE

Share capital 
in local currency  

Voting 

rights in %   Participation of Group companies

420,002.60  

  Publicly Quoted Company

27,642,105.00  

52.5   dormakaba Holding AG

Familie Mankel Industriebeteiligung 
GmbH + Co. KGaA

47.5  

1,000,000.00  

52.5   dormakaba Holding AG

  CHF

  EUR

  EUR

All of the following companies are directly or indirectly held by dormakaba Holding GmbH + Co. KGaA. Voting rights listed for these companies are the voting rights of 
this subholding. dormakaba Shareholders ultimately benefit with 52.5% from the cash flows generated by these entities.

dormakaba International Holding AG, Rümlang/CH

ADUK Products Ltd., Haslemere/GB

Advanced Diagnostics Ltd., Haslemere/GB

  CHF

  GBP

  GBP

101,000.00  

100   dormakaba Holding GmbH + Co. KGaA

53.73  

100   Kaba Holding (UK) Ltd.

100.00  

100   ADUK Products Ltd.

Aluminium Services Inc., Scituate/US

  USD  

30,000.00  

100   dormakaba USA Inc.

ATM-Türautomatik GmbH, Gleisdorf/AT

Corporación Cerrajera Alba, S.A. de C.V., Edo. de México/MX

Dörken + Mankel Verwaltungs-Gesellschaft mit beschränkter 
Haftung, Ennepetal/DE

  EUR

  MXP

  EUR

35,000.00  

100   dormakaba Austria GmbH

202,059,403.00  

100   dormakaba Canada Inc.

30,000.00  

100   dormakaba Holding GmbH + Co. KGaA

DORMA Arabia Automatic Doors Company Ltd., Dammam/SA   SAR

4,000,000.00  

95   Dorma- Vertrieb-International GmbH

DORMA Door Controls Pty. Ltd., Hallam/AU

DORMA Ghana Limited, Accra/GH

DORMA HUEPPE Pty. Ltd., Hallam/AU

  AUD  

  GHS

  AUD  

DORMA Hüppe Asia Sdn. Bhd., Senai, Johor/MY

DORMA Hüppe Austria GmbH, Linz/AT

DORMA Hüppe Raumtrennsysteme GmbH + Co. KG, 
Westerstede-Ocholt/DE

DORMA Hüppe S.A., Brugge/BE

DORMA Hüppe Schweiz AG, St. Gallen/CH

DORMA Ireland Ltd., Dublin/IE

DORMA Movable Wall Verwaltungs-GmbH, Ennepetal/DE

DORMA Produktion International GmbH, Ennepetal/DE

DORMA UK Ltd., Hitchin/GB

DORMA Ukraine LLC, Kiev/UA

Dorma- Vertrieb-International Gesellschaft mit beschränkter 
Haftung, Ennepetal/DE

DORMA-Glas GmbH, Bad Salzuflen/DE

dormakaba (Thailand) Ltd., Bangkok/TH

dormakaba Access Indonesia, PT, Jakarta/IN

  MYR

  EUR

  EUR

  EUR

  CHF

  EUR

  EUR

  EUR

  GBP

  EUR

  EUR

  EUR

  THB

  IDR

DORMA Produktion International 
GmbH

5  

910,700.00  

100   Dorma- Vertrieb-International GmbH

1,850,000.00  

100   Dorma- Vertrieb-International GmbH

374,406.72  

100   DORMA Door Controls Pty. Ltd.

2,510,000.00  

100  

146,000.00  

100  

DORMA Hüppe Raumtrennsysteme 
GmbH + Co. KG

DORMA Hüppe Raumtrennsysteme 
GmbH + Co. KG

48,300,000.00  

100   dormakaba Holding GmbH + Co. KGaA

3,300,000.00  

100  

DORMA Hüppe Raumtrennsysteme 
GmbH + Co. KG

100,000.00  

100   dormakaba International Holding AG

1,500,002.54  

100   Dorma- Vertrieb-International GmbH

25,000.00  

100   dormakaba Holding GmbH + Co. KGaA

60,000.00  

100   dormakaba Deutschland GmbH

250,000.00  

100   dormakaba Nederland B.V.

100,000.00  

99   Dorma- Vertrieb-International GmbH

1   dormakaba Deutschland GmbH

110,000.00  

100   dormakaba Deutschland GmbH

520,000.00  

100   dormakaba Deutschland GmbH

13,490,000.00  

100   Dorma- Vertrieb-International GmbH

  1,136,300,000.00  

90   Dorma- Vertrieb-International GmbH

DORMA Produktion International 
GmbH

10  

dormakaba Access Solutions LLC, Doha/QA

dormakaba Australia Pty. Ltd., Hallam/AU

  QAR

  AUD  

200,000.00  

100   Dorma- Vertrieb-International GmbH

10,702.00  

100   DORMA Door Controls Pty. Ltd.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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dormakaba Austria GmbH, Herzogenburg/AT

dormakaba Belgium N.V., Bruges/BE

dormakaba Brasil Soluções de Acesso Ltda. Sao Paulo/BR

dormakaba Bulgaria Ltd., Sofia/BG

  EUR

  EUR

  BRL

  EUR

1,460,000.00  

100   dormakaba International Holding AG

2,416,273.79  

100   dormakaba International Holding AG

35,160,684.00  

100   dormakaba International Holding AG

1,314,147.96  

100   Dorma- Vertrieb-International GmbH

dormakaba Canada Inc., Montreal/CA

  CAD  

1,000.00  

100   dormakaba International Holding AG

dormakaba Cesko s.r.o., Praha/CZ

dormakaba China Ltd, Suzhou/CN

dormakaba Danmark A/S, Albertslund/DK

dormakaba Deutschland GmbH, Ennepetal/DE

DORMAKABA DOO BEOGRAD, Beograd/RS

dormakaba EAD GmbH, Villingen-Schwenningen/DE

dormakaba España S.A.U., Madrid/ES

dormakaba Eurasia LLC, Moscow/RU

dormakaba Finance AG, Rümlang/CH

dormakaba Finance B.V., Dodewaard/NL

dormakaba Finance GmbH, Ennepetal/DE

dormakaba France S.A.S., Certeil/FR

dormakaba Gulf FZE, Dubai/AE

dormakaba Hong Kong Limited, Hong Kong/HK

dormakaba Hrvatska d.o.o., Zagreb/HR

dormakaba Immobilien GmbH, Villingen-Schwenningen/DE

dormakaba India Private Limited, Chennai/IN

dormakaba International Holding GmbH, Ennepetal/DE

dormakaba Italia Srl., Milano/IT

dormakaba Japan Co. Ltd., Yokohama/JP

  CZK

  CNY

  DKK

  EUR

  RSD

  EUR

  EUR

  RUB

  CHF

  EUR

  EUR

  EUR

  USD  

  HKD  

  HRK

  EUR

  INR

  EUR

  EUR

  JPY

100,000.00  

100   Dorma- Vertrieb-International GmbH

127,759,074.00  

100   Dorma- Vertrieb-International GmbH

696,000.00  

100   dormakaba International Holding AG

126,780,000.00  

100   dormakaba Holding GmbH + Co. KGaA

4,474,250.00  

100   Dorma- Vertrieb-International GmbH

819,100.00  

100   dormakaba Holding GmbH + Co. KGaA

600,000.00  

100   dormakaba International Holding AG

213,000,000.00  

100   Dorma- Vertrieb-International GmbH

100,000.00  

100   dormakaba Holding GmbH + Co. KGaA

100,000.00  

100   dormakaba Holding GmbH + Co. KGaA

25,000.00  

100   dormakaba Holding GmbH + Co. KGaA

5,617,200.00  

100   dormakaba International Holding AG

9,524,934.10  

100   Dorma- Vertrieb-International GmbH

100,000.00  

100   dormakaba Nederland B.V.

5,650,000.00  

100   Dorma- Vertrieb-International GmbH

50,000.00  

100   dormakaba Holding GmbH + Co. KGaA

1,147,197,270.00  

100   Dorma- Vertrieb-International GmbH

1,000,000.00  

100   dormakaba Holding GmbH + Co. KGaA

260,000.00  

100   dormakaba Schweiz AG

120,000,000.00  

100   dormakaba Schweiz AG

dormakaba Kapi Ve Güvenlik Sistemleri Sanayi Ve Ticaret A.S., 
Istanbul/TR

  TRY

3,750,000.00  

99   Dorma- Vertrieb-International GmbH

1   dormakaba Deutschland GmbH

dormakaba Kenya Limited, Nairobi/KE

  KES

40,000,000.00  

99   Dorma- Vertrieb-International GmbH

dormakaba Korea Inc., Seongnam Ciy/KR

dormakaba Kuwait for Ready Made Windows LLC, Kuwait 
City/KW

dormakaba Luxembourg S.A., Wecker/LU

dormakaba Magyarorszàg Zrt., Budapest/HU

dormakaba Malaysia SDN BHD, Selangor/MY

dormakaba Maroc SARL, Casablanca/MA

dormakaba México, S. de R.L. de C.V., Mexico City/MX

dormakaba Middle East (LLC), Dubai/AE

dormakaba Nederland B.V., Dodewaard/NL

dormakaba New Zealand Limited, Auckland/NZ

dormakaba Norge A/S, Drammen/NO

dormakaba Philippines Inc., Makati City/PH

dormakaba Polska sp.z.o.o., Konstancin-Jeziorna/PL

dormakaba Portugal, Unipessoal Lda., Lisbon/PT

dormakaba Production GmbH + Co. Kommanditgesellschaft, 
Ennepetal/DE, Singapore/SGP

dormakaba Production GmbH, Ennepetal/DE

  KRW  

  KWD  

  EUR

  HUF

  MYR

  MAD  

  MXN  

  AED

  EUR

  NZD  

  NOK  

  PHP

  PLN

  EUR

  EUR

  EUR

1   dormakaba Deutschland GmbH

150,000,000.00  

100   Dorma- Vertrieb-International GmbH

10,000.00  

100   Dorma- Vertrieb-International GmbH

15,191,560.72  

100   dormakaba International Holding AG

251,000,000.00  

100   dormakaba Luxembourg S.A.

200,000.00  

100   dormakaba Nederland B.V.

2,000,000.00  

100   Dorma- Vertrieb-International GmbH

3,000.00  

96.6   Dorma- Vertrieb-International GmbH

3.4   dormakaba Deutschland GmbH

7,700,000.00  

100   Dorma- Vertrieb-International GmbH

11,662.00  

100   Dorma- Vertrieb-International GmbH

384,000.00  

100   dormakaba Nederland B.V.

1,754,500.00  

100   dormakaba International Holding AG

18,000,000.00  

100   Dorma- Vertrieb-International GmbH

14,255,500.00  

100   dormakaba International Holding AG

50,000.00  

100   Dorma- Vertrieb-International GmbH

2,560,000.00  

100   dormakaba Deutschland GmbH

50,000.00  

100   dormakaba Deutschland GmbH

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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61

dormakaba Production Malaysia SDN. BHD., Melaka/MY

dormakaba Romania S.R.L., Bucharest/RO

dormakaba Schweiz AG, Wetzikon/CH

dormakaba Singapore Pte Ltd, Singapore/SGP

dormakaba Slovensko s.r.o, Bratislava/SK

dormakaba South Africa (Pty.) Ltd., Johannesburg/ZA

dormakaba Suomi Oy, Helsinki/FI

dormakaba Sverige AB, Västra Frölunda/SE

dormakaba Uruguay S.A, Montevideo/UY

dormakaba USA Inc., Wilmington/US

dormakaba Workforce Solutions LLC, Wilmington/US

Farpointe Data Inc., Sunnyvale/US

Fermetures GROOM S.A.S., Javené/FR

Forponto Informática S.A., São Paulo/BR

Grupo Klaus S.A.C., Lima/PE

H. Cillekens & ZN BV, Roermond/NL

ISEO Serrature S.p.A., Pisogne/IT

Kaba (China) Technologies Ltd., Shenzhen/CN

Kaba Delaware, LLC, Wilmington/US

Kaba do Brasil Ltda., São Paulo/BR

Kaba Gallenschütz GmbH, Bühl/DE

Kaba Holding (UK) Ltd., London/GB

Kaba Holding AG, Rümlang/CH

Kaba Ilco Corp., Rocky Mount/US

Kaba Jaya Security Sdn. Bhd., Selangor/MY

Kaba Limited, Hong Kong/HK

Kaba Ltd., Tiverton/GB

Kaba Mas LLC, Lexington/US

Kaba Security Systems Private Limited, New Delhi/IN

  MYR

  RON  

  CHF

  SGD  

  EUR

  ZAR

  EUR

  SEK

  UYU

  USD  

  USD  

  USD  

  EUR

  BRL

  PEN

  EUR

  EUR

  CNY

  BRL

  EUR

  GBP

  CHF

5,000,000.00  

100   Dorma- Vertrieb-International GmbH

4,705,845.65  

100   Dorma- Vertrieb-International GmbH

6,800,000.00  

100   dormakaba International Holding AG

500,000.00  

100   dormakaba Production GmbH + Co. KG

6,639.00  

100   Dorma- Vertrieb-International GmbH

950.00  

100   Dorma- Vertrieb-International GmbH

67,275.17  

100   Dorma- Vertrieb-International GmbH

500,000.00  

100   dormakaba Nederland B.V.

10,800.00  

100   Dorma- Vertrieb-International GmbH

1,000.00  

100   Kaba U.S. Holding Ltd.

19,712.76  

100   Kaba U.S. Holding Ltd.

1,701,734.88  

100   dormakaba USA Inc.

1,500,000.00  

100   dormakaba France S.A.S.

10,000.00  

100   Task Sistemas de Computação S.A.

11,516,230.00  

100   dormakaba International Holding AG

15,882.31  

100   dormakaba Nederland B.V.

23,969,040.00  

40   Dorma- Vertrieb-International GmbH

69,500,000.00  

100   Kaba Limited (HK)

N/A  

100   dormakaba Schweiz AG

32,051,215.00  

100   dormakaba International Holding AG

2,560,000.00  

100   dormakaba Holding GmbH + Co. KGaA

173,000.00  

100   dormakaba International Holding AG

100,000.00  

100   dormakaba International Holding AG

  USD  

  MYR

56,897,640.00  

100   Kaba U.S. Holding Ltd.

350,000.00  

70   dormakaba Schweiz AG

30   dormakaba International Holding AG

  HKD   560,250,000.00  

100   dormakaba Schweiz AG

  GBP

  USD  

  INR

6,300,000.00  

100   Kaba Holding (UK) Ltd.

880,679.00  

100   Kaba U.S. Holding Ltd.

59,630,770.00  

100   dormakaba International Holding AG

Kaba U.S. Holding Ltd., Wilmington/US

  USD   200,000,000.00  

59.47   Kaba Delaware, LLC

1.98   dormakaba Schweiz AG

17.55   dormakaba Nederland B.V.

21   dormakaba International Holding AG

Lasservice Midt-Norge A/S, Drammen/NO

  NOK  

100,000.00  

100   dormakaba Norge A/S

Legic Identsystems AG, Wetzikon/CH

Mauer Thüringen GmbH, Bad Berka/DE

Minda Silca Engineering Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi/IN

Modernfold Inc., Greenfield/US

Modernfold of Nevada LLC., Greenfield/US

Path Line (China) Ltd., Hong Kong/HK

Rafi Shapira & Sons Ltd., Rishon LeZion/IL

Railtech Composites Inc., New York/US

Resolute Testing Laboratories Pty. Ltd., Brisbane/AU

Seca Solutions A/S, Sandnes/NO

Silca GmbH, Velbert/DE

Silca Key Systems S.A., Barcelona/ES

  CHF

  EUR

  INR

  USD  

  USD  

  HKD  

  ILS

  USD  

  AUD  

  NOK  

  EUR

  EUR

500,000.00  

100   dormakaba Schweiz AG

255,700.00  

100   dormakaba EAD GmbH

107,510,000.00  

65   dormakaba International Holding AG

1.00  

100   dormakaba USA Inc.

1.00  

100   Modernfold Inc.

113,900,000.00  

100   Kaba Limited (HK)

143.00  

30   Dorma- Vertrieb-International GmbH

101.00  

100   Skyfold Inc.

100.00  

100   Kilargo Pty. Ltd.

3,000,000.00  

100   dormakaba Norge A/S

358,000.00  

100   dormakaba Holding GmbH + Co. KGaA

162,296.90  

100   dormakaba Luxembourg S.A.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Silca Ltd., Harrow/GB

Silca S.A.S., Porcheville/FR

Silca S.p.A., Vittorio Veneto/IT

Silca South America S.A., Tocancipa/CO

  GBP

  EUR

  EUR

  COP

411,050.00  

100   Kaba Holding (UK) Ltd.

797,670.00  

100   dormakaba France S.A.S.

10,000,000.00  

97   dormakaba Luxembourg S.A.

3   dormakaba Schweiz AG

  4,973,013,770.00  

65.92   dormakaba International Holding AG

Skyfold Inc., Quebec/CA

Task Sistemas de Computação S.A., Rio de Janeiro/BR

  CAD  

  BRL

32.52   dormakaba Schweiz AG

113,994,483.00  

100   dormakaba Canada Inc.

26,438,731.00  

100   dormakaba International Holding AG

TLHM Co. Ltd., Taiwan/TWN

  TWD   665,000,000.00  

100   dormakaba International Holding AG

Wah Mei (Toishan) Hardware Co., Ltd., Taishan/CN

Wah Yuet (Ng’s) Overseas Co. Ltd., Tortola/VG

Wah Yuet Industrial Co. Ltd., Hong Kong/HK

  USD  

  USD  

  HKD  

15,000,000.00  

100   Path Line (China) Ltd.

13,289,000.00  

100   Kaba Ltd. (HK)

1,000,000.00  

100   Kaba Ltd. (HK)

Yantai DORMA Tri-Circle Lock Co. Ltd, Yantai City/Shandong/
CN

  CNY

10,000,000.00  

60   Dorma- Vertrieb-International GmbH

Apart from dormakaba Holding AG in Rümlang, there are no companies in the dormakaba Group’s scope of consolidation whose shares are listed on a stock 

exchange. The registered shares of dormakaba Holding AG are traded on the Swiss Reporting Standard board of the SIX Swiss Exchange (security no./ISIN: 

1179595/CH 0011795959). As at 30 June 2018, the company’s market capitalization was CHF 2,908.0 million. 

This Legal Structure meets the requirements of the GRI-Standards (Disclosure 102-45).

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Balance sheet

Assets

in CHF million

Current assets

Cash and cash equivalents

Receivables: third parties

Receivables: Group companies

Accruals

Total current assets

Non-current assets

Investments

Loans to Group companies

Prepaid expenses

Total non-current assets

Total assets

Liabilities and equity

in CHF million

Current liabilities

Other current liabilities: third parties

Accruals

Total current liabilities

Long-term provisions

Equity

Share capital

Legal capital reserves

- reserve from capital contribution

Legal reserves

Reserves for own shares

Treasury shares

Statutory retained earnings

- available earnings carried forward

Net profit for the year

Total equity

Total liabilities and equity

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2018  

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2017

0.1  

0.0  

0.5  

0.0  

0.6  

704.9  

173.4  

0.0  

878.3  

878.9  

0.1

0.0

0.0

0.0

0.1

704.9

170.1

0.0

875.0

875.2

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2018  

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2017

1.2  

0.2  

1.4  

13.6  

0.6

0.0

0.6

14.0

0.4  

0.4

222.1  

261.0  

8.6  

–0.2  

310.9  

61.1  

863.9  

878.9  

280.7

261.0

17.6

–1.0

270.6

31.3

860.6

875.2

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Income statement

in CHF million

Operating revenues

Income from investments

- Dividend income

Interest from Group loans

Other financial income

Total operating revenues

Operating expenses

Financial expenses

Cost of services provided by Group companies

Personnel expenses

Other operating expenses

Direct taxes

Total operating expenses

Net profit for the period

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2018  

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2017

63.3  

4.3  

0.0  

67.6  

–2.4  

–0.2  

–2.2  

–1.2  

–0.5  

–6.5  

61.1  

32.8

1.8

0.3

35.0

0.0

0.0

–2.2

–1.1

–0.4

–3.7

31.3

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Notes to the financial statements

1. Principles

1.1 General
These annual financial statements were prepared in accordance with the provisions of the 

Swiss accounting law (Title 32 of the Swiss Code of Obligations). The main valuation 

principles applied that are not prescribed by law are described below.

In accordance with the provisions of the Swiss accounting law (article 961d para. 1 CO), the 

company does not provide additional information in the notes, a cash flow statement or an 

annual report, referring instead to the consolidated financial statements of dormakaba 

Holding AG for the relevant information. 

1.2 Loans to Group companies and other financial assets
Loans granted to Group companies and other financial investments in foreign currencies are 

valued at the market rate on the actual closing date. The valuation is at nominal values, 

taking into consideration any impairment required. 

1.3 Investments
Investments are valued in line with the principle of individual valuation. General value 

adjustments can be applied. 

1.4 Dividend income
Dividend income is booked when payment is received.

2. Information on balance sheet positions

2.1 Investments: company, domicile

Share capital
in local currency  

Voting rights 
in %

dormakaba Holding GmbH + Co. KGaA, Ennepetal/DE

  EUR  

27,642,105  

dormakaba Beteiligungs-GmbH, Ennepetal/DE

  EUR  

1,000,000  

52.5

52.5

There are no changes to the Investments. 

2.2 Loans to Group companies

Counterparty

Currency  

Interest rate  

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2018  

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2017

dormakaba International Holding 
AG, Rümlang/CH

Total loans to Group companies

CHF  

1.00%  

173.4  

173.4  

170.1

170.1

2.3 Long-term provisions
This provision relates to general risks.

2.4 Share capital
As of 30 June 2018, share capital amounted to CHF 420,002.60 divided into 4,200,026 

registered shares at a par value of CHF 0.10.

Conditional capital as of 30 June 2018 amounted to CHF 42,438.

In accordance with the resolution of the Annual General Meeting of 17 October 2017, the 

Board of Directors is authorized to increase the share capital, until no later than 

17 October 2019, by a maximum amount of CHF 72,000 by issuing a maximum of 420,000 

fully paid-in registered shares with a nominal value of CHF 0.10 each. The increase may be 

made in partial amounts.

No shares were issued out of authorized capital in the year under review. 

 
   
 
 
 
   
   
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2.5 Principal shareholders

Pool shareholders 1)

Public shareholders

Other public shareholders

Total public shareholders

Members of the Board of Directors and 
Members of the Executive Committee 2)

Members of the Board of Directors (non-
executive)

Members of the Executive Committee

Total members of the Board of Directors and 
Members of the Executive Committee

Less double-counting in respect of Pool 
shareholders who are members of the Board of 
Directors 3)

Total shares

As at 
30.06.2018 
No of shares 
at CHF 0.10 
par value

1,143,508

in %  

27.2  

As at 
30.06.2017 
No of shares 
at CHF 0.10 
par value

1,153,191

3,029,069

3,029,069

72.1  

72.1  

3,021,712

3,021,712

in %

27.5

71.9

71.9

492,619

14,180

11.8  

0.3  

477,192

12,528

11.4

0.3

506,799

12.1  

489,720

11.7

–479,350

–11.4  

–464,597

–11.1

4,200,026

100.0  

4,200,026

100.0

1) The following persons are party to the pool agreement dated 29 April 2015: Familie Mankel 

Industriebeteiligungs GmbH + Co. KGaA / Ennepetal, Mankel Family Office GmbH / Ennepetal, KRM 
Beteiligungs GmbH / Ennepetal, Christine Mankel / Ennepetal, Stephanie Brecht-Bergen / Hamburg, 
Karl-Rudolf Mankel / Ennepetal as well as Martina Bössow / Dubai (UAE), heirs of Anja Bremi, Ulrich 
Bremi / Zollikon, Balz Dubs / Zurich, Karina Dubs-Kuenzle / Zurich, Kevin Dubs / Zurich, Linus Dubs / 
Zurich, Anja Flückiger / Forch, Christian Forrer / Bern, Karin Forrer / Muri, Anna Katharina Kuenzle / 
Thalwil, Clive Kuenzle / Zurich, Michael Kuenzle / Meilen, Alexandra Sallai / Worb, Christoph Sallai / 
Worb, Andrea Ullmann / Zollikon, Sascha Ullmann / Zollikon, Adrian Weibel / Meilen and Tonia Weibel / 
Meilen.

2) Including related parties

3) The shareholdings of Pool Shareholders who are also members of the Board of Directors are included 

under Pool Shareholders and members of the Board of Directors.

2.6 Treasury shares

Treasury shares at the beginning 
of the period

Purchased/revalued/sold

Treasury shares at the end of the 
period

Treasury shares held in other 
group entities

Total Treasury shares at the end 
of the period

30.06.2018
in CHF million  

30.06.2018

Number  

30.06.2017
in CHF million  

30.06.2017
Number

1.0  

–0.8  

1,260  

–910  

0.2  

350  

8.7  

12,433  

8.9  

12,783  

2.8  

–1.7  

1.0  

17.6  

18.7  

4,063

–2,803

1,260

21,178

22,438

3. Information on the income statement

3.1 Dividend income
The dividend income for the year was CHF 63.3 million (previous year: CHF 32.8 million). 

3.2 Financial income
The financial income came primarily from interest income on the loans granted to Group 

companies as well as guarantee fees in relation to the bonds issued by dormakaba 

Finance AG. 

3.3 Financial expenses
The financial expenses primarily are related to guarantee fees paid to dormakaba 

Holding GmbH & Co. KGaA to guarantee on the bond issued by dormakaba Finance AG. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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3.4 Other operating expenses
The main expense items related to external consulting services and marketing expenses. 

3.5 Direct taxes
Direct taxes are comprised of capital taxes and for the prior year also income taxes.

4. Other information

4.1 General information
dormakaba Holding AG is incorporated and domiciled in Rümlang (Switzerland). The address 

of its registered office is: Hofwisenstrasse 24, 8153 Rümlang, Switzerland.

The company is listed on the Swiss Stock Exchange (SIX). 

4.2 Full-time equivalents
As of 30 June 2018, dormakaba Holding AG did not employ any personnel. 

4.3 Contingent liabilities

in CHF million

Guarantees

Of which used

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2018  

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2017

693.7  

0.0  

0.0

0.0

The guarantees disclosed relates to the guarantee to the bond holders for the bonds issued 

by dormakaba Finance AG in the total nominal amount of CHF 680.0 million.

The dormakaba companies in Switzerland are treated for VAT purposes as one single entity 

(Group taxation article 15 Swiss VAT law). If one company is unable to meet its payment 

obligations to the taxation authorities, the other Group companies within the tax group are 

jointly and severally liable.

5. Conditional and authorized capital

30.06.2018
CHF 0.10 par 
value  

30.06.2018

Number  

30.06.2017
CHF 0.10 par 
value  

30.06.2017
Number

Conditional capital at the end of 
the period

Authorized capital at the end of 
the period

42,438  

424,384  

42,938  

429,384

42,000  

420,000  

41,900  

419,000

Conditional capital of CHF 36,000 (CHF 36,000 in the prior year) is earmarked for the 

coverage of convertible bonds and warrant bonds, plus CHF 6,438.40 (CHF 6,938.40 in the 

prior year) for shares or share options to associates and members of the Board of Directors 

of which CHF 0 (CHF 0 in the prior year) were exercised in financial year 2017 / 18.

The authorized capital at year-end amounts to CHF 42,000 (CHF 41,900 in the prior year).

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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6. Shareholdings of members of the Board of Directors and the 
Executive Committee

As at the respective reporting date, the individual members of the Board of Directors and 

the Executive Committee (including related parties) held the following number of shares in 

dormakaba Holding AG. None of the members of the Board of Directors and the Executive 

Committee held any options.

Board of Directors

Brecht-Bergen Stephanie

Chiu Elton SK

Daeniker Daniel

Dörig Rolf

Dubs-Kuenzle Karina

Graf Ulrich

Gummert Hans

Heppner John

Hess Hans

Mankel Christine

Total Board of Directors

Executive Committee

Berninger Alwin

Brinker Bernd

Cadonau Riet

Gaspari Roberto

Häberli Andreas

Jacob Christoph

Kincaid Michael

Lee Jim-Heng

Lichtenberg Jörg

Malacarne Beat

Sichelschmidt Dieter 1)

Zocca Stefano

Total Executive Committee

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2018  

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2017

Number of 
shares  

Number of 
shares

189,958  

189,868

773  

1,424  

2,363  

99,483  

6,148  

479  

626  

1,360  

683

1,305

2,153

84,861

6,476

198

510

1,270

190,005  

492,619  

189,868

477,192

-  

550  

4,330  

2,576  

1,505  

132  

1,012  

1,396  

318  

867  

1,494  

14,180  

250

3,930

2,238

1,185

72

714

1,146

167

1,425

150

1,251

12,528

1) Member of the Executive Committee until the 31 December 2017

7. Events after the balance sheet date

dormakaba has reached an agreement on the sale of its indirect 40% shareholding in ISEO 

to the Facchinetti family, who already owns the remaining 60% in the company. Closing of 

the divestment contract is expected to take place by fall 2018.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Appropriation of balance sheet 
profits

Proposal for appropriation of available retained earnings as at 
30 June 2018

in CHF million

2018  

2017

Unappropriated retained earnings at the beginning of the period  

301.9  

Allocation from/to reserves for own shares

Net profit for the period

Unappropriated retained earnings at the end of the period

Allocation from reserve from capital contribution

Total at the Annual General Meeting’s disposal

9.0  

61.1

372.0  
63.0 1)

435.0  

288.2

–17.6

31.3

301.9

58.8

360.7

1) Reserve from capital contribution will only be released in the amount of the resolution of the Annual 

General Meeting.

The Board of Directors will propose the following appropriation of balance sheet profits to 

the shareholders at the Annual General Meeting of 23 October 2018: distribution from 

reserve from capital contribution of CHF 63,000,390 (CHF 58,800,364 in the prior year) on 

the share capital of CHF 420,002 (CHF 420,002 in the prior year), no contribution to other 

reserves (CHF 0 in the prior year).

Proposal for the distribution to the shareholders

in CHF million

Proposed distribution from reserve from capital contribution

To be carried forward

Total at the Annual General Meeting’s disposal

Proposal to the
Annual General 
Meeting

2018  

63.0 2)

372.0  

435.0  

Proposal to the
Annual General 
Meeting
2017

58.8

301.9

360.7

2) After approval of the Annual General Meeting the amount will be paid out free of Swiss withholding 

tax from capital contribution reserve.

After approval of this proposal by the Annual General Meeting the distribution from reserve 

of capital contribution will be paid out on 29 October 2018 as follows according to 

instructions received: CHF 15.00 (CHF 14.00 in the prior year) gross per listed registered 

share at CHF 0.10 par value.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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General framework

This report on corporate governance sets out the principles of management and control at 

the highest level of the dormakaba Group in accordance with the SIX Swiss Exchange 

Directive on Information Relating to Corporate Governance (Directive Corporate 

Governance, DCG). Unless otherwise stated, the information in this report for the 2017/18 

financial year is as of 30 June 2018. dormakaba Group’s corporate governance largely 

follows the guidelines and recommendations set out in the Swiss Code of Best Practice for 

Corporate Governance of July 2002 and revised editions of 2007 and 2014. dormakaba 

Group has made some adjustments and simplifications to suit its management and 

shareholder structure and medium size. 

dormakaba Group’s principles and rules regarding corporate governance are set out in its 

Articles of Incorporation

, its Organizational Regulations and in the regulations of its Board 

committees.

Executive Committee dormakaba Group as of 30 June 2018

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Group structure and shareholders

Group structure

dormakaba Group’s organizational structure consists of the following five segments:

• The four regional segments within Access Solutions (AS)

- AS AMER (North and South America)

- AS APAC (Asia-Pacific)

- AS DACH (Germany, Austria, Switzerland)

- AS EMEA (rest of Europe, Middle East, Africa)

• Key & Wall Solutions

The companies that lie within the Group’s scope of consolidation are listed in the 

financial 

statements

.

Shareholders

Pool shareholders 1)

Public shareholders

Other public shareholders

Total public shareholders

Members of the Board of Directors and 
Members of the Executive Committee 2)

Members of the Board of Directors (non-
executive)

Members of the Executive Committee

Total members of the Board of Directors and 
Members of the Executive Committee

Less double-counting in respect of Pool 
shareholders who are members of the Board of 
Directors 3)

Total shares

As at 
30.06.2018 
No of shares 
at CHF 0.10 
par value

1,143,508

in %  

27.2  

As at 
30.06.2017 
No of shares 
at CHF 0.10 
par value

1,153,191

3,029,069

3,029,069

72.1  

72.1  

3,021,712

3,021,712

in %

27.5

71.9

71.9

492,619

14,180

11.8  

0.3  

477,192

12,528

11.4

0.3

506,799

12.1  

489,720

11.7

–479,350

–11.4  

–464,597

–11.1

4,200,026

100.0  

4,200,026

100.0

1) The following persons are party to the pool agreement dated 29 April 2015: Familie Mankel 

Industriebeteiligungs GmbH + Co. KGaA / Ennepetal, Mankel Family Office GmbH / Ennepetal, KRM 
Beteiligungs GmbH / Ennepetal, Christine Mankel / Ennepetal, Stephanie Brecht-Bergen / Hamburg, 
Karl-Rudolf Mankel / Ennepetal as well as Martina Bössow / Dubai (UAE), heirs of Anja Bremi, Ulrich 
Bremi / Zollikon, Balz Dubs / Zurich, Karina Dubs-Kuenzle / Zurich, Kevin Dubs / Zurich, Linus Dubs / 
Zurich, Anja Flückiger / Forch, Christian Forrer / Bern, Karin Forrer / Muri, Anna Katharina Kuenzle / 
Thalwil, Clive Kuenzle / Zurich, Michael Kuenzle / Meilen, Alexandra Sallai / Worb, Christoph Sallai / 
Worb, Andrea Ullmann / Zollikon, Sascha Ullmann / Zollikon, Adrian Weibel / Meilen and Tonia Weibel / 
Meilen.

2) Including related parties

3) The shareholdings of Pool Shareholders who are also members of the Board of Directors are included 

under Pool Shareholders and members of the Board of Directors.

Major shareholders

The above table sets out dormakaba Holding AG’s shareholder structure on the balance 

sheet date and lists the names of shareholders who have reported holding a stake of 3% or 

more of voting rights in dormakaba Holding AG. The announcements related to the 

disclosure notifications made by shareholders based on stock exchange reporting obligations 

can be found via the search facility on SIX Swiss Exchange Disclosure Office’s website at 

www.six-exchange-regulation.com/en/home/publications/significant-shareholders.html

.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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The Mankel/Brecht-Bergen Family and the Kaba Family Shareholders (collectively referred 

to as the Anchor Shareholder Group) have concluded a pool agreement that governs the 

mutual rights and obligations of the Kaba Family Shareholders and the Mankel/Brecht-

Bergen Family. The pool agreement states that the Anchor Shareholder Group can propose 

a maximum of five representatives to the General Meeting for election to the Board of 

Directors.

This Anchor Shareholder Group undertakes to exercise its voting rights in concert when 

voting on significant Annual General Meeting resolutions. The members of the Anchor 

Shareholder Group also grant each other the right of first refusal if they intend to sell shares 

in dormakaba Holding AG. Finally, if they sell 27% or more of dormakaba Holding AG voting 

rights, members of the Anchor Shareholder Group undertake to commit the buyer to make a 

public takeover offer to all dormakaba Holding AG shareholders at the same price as that at 

which the members of the Anchor Shareholder Group are selling. This is designed to prevent 

any price discrimination against minority shareholders. The pool agreement lasts until 

29 April 2030. As far as dormakaba Holding AG is aware, there are no shareholder 

agreements or other agreements between the major shareholders mentioned that involve 

the dormakaba Holding AG shares they own or the exercise of the shareholder rights these 

shares confer.

Cross-shareholdings

dormakaba Group has not entered into any capital or voting cross-shareholdings with other 

companies.

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Capital structure

Capital

dormakaba Holding AG’s share capital as at 30 June 2018 is CHF 420,002.60, divided into 

4,200,026 fully paid-up registered shares with a nominal value of CHF 0.10 each. As at 

30 June 2018, dormakaba Holding AG has authorized capital of CHF 42,000 (corresponding 

to 10% of the share capital), divided into 420,000 registered shares with a nominal value of 

CHF 0.10 each, and conditional capital of maximum CHF 42,438.40 (corresponding to 

10.10% of the share capital) for issuing bonds or similar instruments (up to a maximum of 

CHF 36,000, divided into 360,000 registered shares with a nominal value of CHF 0.10 each) 

and for employee participation programs (maximum CHF 6,438.40, divided into 64,384 

registered shares with a nominal value of CHF 0.10 each).

Conditional capital

The share capital of dormakaba Holding AG may be increased by an amount not exceeding 

CHF 36,000 by issuing up to 360,000 registered shares, to be fully paid up, with a nominal 

value of CHF 0.10 each, through the exercise of conversion and/or option rights that have 

been granted in connection with the issue of bonds or similar instruments by dormakaba 

Holding AG or a Group company, and/or through the exercise of option rights that have 

been conferred on shareholders. If bonds or similar instruments are issued in connection with 

conversion and/or option rights, the subscription rights of existing shareholders are 

excluded. The right to subscribe to the new registered shares falls to the respective holders 

of conversion and/or option rights.

The purchase of registered shares by exercise of conversion and/or option rights, as well as 

every subsequent transfer of registered shares, is subject to the restrictions set out in the 

Articles of Incorporation

. The Board of Directors is entitled to limit or abolish the pre-

emptive subscription right of shareholders in connection with the issue of bonds or similar 

instruments with conversion and/or option rights if such instruments are issued for the 

purpose of financing the acquisition of companies, parts of companies or equity interests. 

The share capital of dormakaba Holding AG may be increased by no more than 

CHF 6,438.40 by issuing to employees and members of the Board of Directors of dormakaba 

Holding AG and of Group companies no more than 64,384 registered shares with a nominal 

value of CHF 0.10 each, which must be fully paid up. The subscription rights of existing 

shareholders to such new shares are excluded. Registered shares or option rights in this 

respect will be issued to employees or members of the Board of Directors subject to one or 

more sets of regulations to be defined by the Board of Directors and taking into account 

performance, function and level of responsibility. The group of beneficiaries and the 

principles of allocation are disclosed in the 

Compensation Report

. Said registered shares or 

option rights may be issued to employees or members of the Board of Directors at a price 

below the market price. In connection with the issue of option rights to employees and 

members of the Board of Directors, the pre-emptive subscription rights of existing 

shareholders are excluded. The purchase of shares within the context of employee share 

ownership schemes, as well as any subsequent transfers of such shares, are subject to the 

restrictions set out in the Articles of Incorporation.

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Authorized capital

The Annual General Meeting of 17 October 2017 created authorized capital and authorized 

the Board of Directors of dormakaba Holding AG to increase the share capital of the 

company by no more than CHF 42,000 through the issue of a maximum of 420,000 fully 

paid-up registered shares with a nominal value of CHF 0.10 each by 17 October 2019 at the 

latest. An increase in installments is allowed. Subscription to and acquisition of new shares 

and each subsequent transfer shall be subject to the restrictions set out in the 

Articles of 

Incorporation.

 The Board of Directors determines the date of issue of new shares, the issue 

price, type of payment, conditions of exercising subscription rights, and the start date for 

dividend entitlement. The Board of Directors can issue new shares by having a bank or third 

party underwrite them all and then making an offer to existing shareholders. The Board of 

Directors is authorized to set the issue price of new shares as close as possible to the market 

value of the shares. The Board of Directors is authorized in this case to restrict or exclude 

trading with subscription rights. The Board of Directors can let unexercised subscription 

rights lapse or can take these rights, or the shares for which these rights are granted but not 

exercised, and place them at market conditions or use them in some other way in the 

interests of dormakaba Holding AG. The Board of Directors is also authorized to restrict or 

remove and allocate to third parties shareholders’ subscription rights if the shares are being 

used in connection with the acquisition of companies, parts of companies or participations, 

or if shares are being placed to finance or refinance such transactions.

Changes in capital in the last four financial years

As a result of an increase from authorized capital, which was renewed by the Annual 

General Meeting of 28 October 2014, the share capital of dormakaba Holding AG increased 

as at 28 May 2015 by CHF 38,000 from CHF 381,502.60 to CHF 419,502.60; the authorized 

capital (divided into 380,000 registered shares with a nominal value of CHF 0.10 each) was 

cancelled accordingly. This capital increase was carried out in connection with the merger 

between Kaba Group and Dorma Group and was not dependent on completion of the 

merger. The 380,000 shares issued from authorized capital were subscribed by Familie 

Mankel Industriebeteiligungs GmbH + Co. KGaA. Due to the allocation and issue of shares 

under the (i) Directive regarding the compensation for the members of the Board of 

Directors of dormakaba Holding AG and (ii) Executive Stock Award Plan, the share capital of 

dormakaba Holding AG increased as at 30 June 2017 by CHF 500 from CHF 419,502.60 to 

CHF 420,002.60 through the issue of 5,000 registered shares with a nominal value of 

CHF 0.10 each; conditional capital declined by CHF 500 from CHF 42,938.40 to 

CHF 42,438.40 (represented by 424,384 registered shares with a nominal value of CHF 0.10 

each) accordingly.

Changes of capital of dormakaba Holding AG within the last four financial years

in CHF million

Equity

Share capital

Reserve from capital 
contribution

Legal reserves

Reserves for own shares

Treasury shares

Unappropriated retained 
earnings

Total equity

30.06.2018  

30.06.2017  

30.06.2016  

30.06.2015  

0.4  

0.4  

0.4  

0.4  

222.1  

261.0  

8.6  

–0.2  

372.0  

863.9  

280.7  

261.0  

17.6  

–1.0  

301.9  

860.6  

327.5  

261.0  

0.0  

–2.8  

288.2  

874.3  

568.2  

261.0  

0.0  

–6.0  

288.7  

1,112.3  

 
 
 
 
   
   
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Shares and non-voting shares (Partizipationsscheine)

Each share entitles the holder to one vote at the General Meeting of dormakaba 

Holding AG. Voting rights can only be exercised if the shareholder is registered with voting 

rights in dormakaba Holding AG’s share register. The shares of dormakaba Holding AG are 

not physical but are issued purely as security rights. They are registered as book-entry 

securities. Shares carry full dividend rights. There are no outstanding shares with privileged 

dividend rights or other preferential rights. dormakaba Holding AG has not issued any non-

voting shares (Partizipationsscheine).

Profit-sharing certificates (Genussscheine)

dormakaba Holding AG has not issued any profit-sharing certificates (Genussscheine).

Limitations on transferability and nominee registrations

Transfers of shares of dormakaba Holding AG require the approval of the company’s Board 

of Directors. Approval may be refused if the acquirer of the shares does not expressly 

declare that these were acquired in its own name and for its own account. The Board of 

Directors will register individual persons who do not expressly declare that they hold the 

shares for their own account (“nominees”) in the share register with the right to vote 

provided the nominee has entered into an agreement with the Board of Directors with 

respect to its position and if the nominee is subject to recognized banking or financial 

market supervision. Otherwise, such shares held by nominees can be registered in the share 

register without voting rights.

In the year under review the Board of Directors granted no exemptions from the transfer 

restrictions.

Cancelling or changing the limitations on the transferability of shares requires a resolution 

by the General Meeting supported by at least two-thirds of the votes represented. Book-

entry securities based on dormakaba Holding AG shares cannot be transferred by 

assignment. Neither can collateral be placed by assignment on these book-entry securities. 

The transfer of such book-entry securities follows the stipulations of the Federal 

Intermediated Securities Act.

Convertible bonds and options

Neither dormakaba Holding AG nor any of its Group companies have issued any convertible 

bonds or warrants that are still outstanding, or any options. This does not include the 

allocation of shares to employees under the stock award plans, details of which are given in 

the 

Compensation Report
.

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Board of Directors

The duties and responsibilities of the Board of Directors of dormakaba Holding AG are 

defined by the Swiss Code of Obligations, the 

Articles of Incorporation

 and the 

Organizational Regulations.

Members of the Board of Directors

The Board of Directors of dormakaba Holding AG has ten non-executive members. No 

members of the Board of Directors have sat on the Executive Committee of dormakaba 

Holding AG, Kaba Group or Dorma Group at any time in the last five financial years.

No members of the Board of Directors have significant business relations with dormakaba 

Holding AG. The maximum number of mandates that members of the Board of Directors 

are allowed to take on the governing bodies of legal entities outside the dormakaba Group is 

regulated in section 27 of the 

Articles of Incorporation

. The following table lists the name, 

year of birth, and date of joining of the individual members of the Board of Directors.

Members of the Board of Directors as of 30 June 2018

Name/Position

Year of birth  

Entry

Ulrich Graf (Chairman)

Rolf Dörig (Vice-Chairman)

Stephanie Brecht-Bergen

Elton SK Chiu

Daniel Daeniker

Karina Dubs-Kuenzle

Hans Gummert

John Heppner

Hans Hess

Christine Mankel

1945  

1957  

1985  

1957  

1963  

1963  

1961  

1952  

1955  

1982  

1989

2004

2015

2010

2010

2001

2015

2013

2012

2015

Elections and terms of office

The Board of Directors of dormakaba Holding AG is elected by the Annual General Meeting, 

with each member standing for election individually. The 

Articles of Incorporation

 state that 

the Board of Directors shall have between five and ten members. Prospective members shall 

be elected for a one-year term of office up to the conclusion of the next Annual General 

Meeting. Members of the Board of Directors can be re-elected. When they reach 70 years of 

age, members of the Board of Directors normally resign at the next General Meeting. The 

Board of Directors had decided not to apply the age limit it voluntarily included in the 

Organizational Regulations to the Board of Directors member Ulrich Graf because it wanted 

to continue to use his experience (especially his significant integration knowledge with 

regard to the Unican takeover) and support during the implementation and integration work 

associated with the merger of Kaba Group with Dorma Group.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Following 

the announcement

 of Elton SK Chiu not to stand for re-election as member of the 

Board of Directors and Ulrich Graf not to stand for re-election as Chairman and member of 

the Board of Directors at the next Annual General Meeting, the Board of Directors is 

proposing to the Annual General Meeting on 23 October 2018 that all other serving members 

of the Board of Directors be re-elected, that Riet Cadonau be elected as member and 

Chairman, and Jens Birgersson be elected as new member of the Board of Directors. 

Subject to his election, Riet Cadonau will remain CEO for a period of two to maximum three 

years and will serve as Chairman in a dual role Chairman and CEO. During this period, he will 

not be a member of any board committees and will not receive additional compensation for 

his role on the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors intends to nominate Hans Hess as 

the new Vice-Chairman and Lead Independent Director subject to his re-election as member 

of the Board of Directors at the upcoming Annual General Meeting. This measure will 

continue to ensure that the Board of Directors exercises independent control and 

supervision.

Internal organization

According to the Swiss Code of Obligations and dormakaba Holding AG’s 

Articles of 

Incorporation

 and Organizational Regulations, the main responsibilities of the Board of 

Directors are:

• The strategic direction and management of dormakaba Group;

• Structuring the accounting system, the financial controls, and the financial planning;

• Appointing and dismissing members of the Executive Committee;

• Overall supervision of business activities;

• Preparation of the Annual Report, preparation of the General Meeting, and 

implementation of its resolutions;

• Approving the signing authority of dormakaba Holding AG representatives;

• Approving the purchase and sale of companies, business areas or other assets worth 

more than CHF 10 million;

• Approving investments, purchases, and disposals of real estate worth more than CHF 10 

million.

The relevant decisions are taken by the whole Board of Directors. The CEO and CFO 

regularly participate in meetings of the Board of Directors in an advisory capacity. Other 

members of the Executive Committee are brought in to advise on individual items of the 

agenda. The Board of Directors held eight meetings during the 2017/18 financial year; these 

lasted between ten minutes and one and a half working days. All members of the Board of 

Directors attended each meeting except two Directors who were each excused for one 

meeting and one Director who was partly excused for one meeting. In addition, the Board’s 

committees met 13 times in total. The agendas for Board meetings are defined by the 

Chairman at the CEO’s request. Each member of the Board of Directors may propose 

agenda items. Members of the Board of Directors always receive documentation prior to 

Board meetings so they can prepare for discussion of each item on the agenda. The Board of 

Directors holds discussions with the company’s managers and visits one or more dormakaba 

Group locations, usually on an annual basis.

Committees

The Board of Directors has formed an Audit Committee, a Compensation Committee, and a 

Nomination Committee. Members of the Compensation Committee are elected at each 

Annual General Meeting. Each committee has written terms of reference that define its 

tasks and responsibilities. The chairs of these committees are elected by the Board of 

Directors. The committees meet regularly and are obliged to produce minutes as well as 

recommendations to the regular Board meetings. Committee meeting agendas are defined 

by the committee chair. Members of the committees receive documentation prior to the 

meetings so they can prepare for discussion of agenda items.

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Audit Committee
The Audit Committee is composed of three non-executive members of the Board of 

Directors, who have professional or other experience of financing and accounting:

•

Daniel Daeniker 

(Chair)

• Hans Gummert

• Hans Hess

The Board of Directors has specified that members of the Audit Committee must meet 

certain requirements with regard to independence and skills and that they must not be 

members of the Executive Committee. The term of office is one year or until the conclusion 

of the next Annual General Meeting; members may be re-elected. The Audit Committee 

meets at least twice a year, but will be convened by the chair as often as business requires. 

During the 2017/18 financial year the Audit Committee met five times, with each meeting 

lasting at least one hour. All members of the Audit Committee attended each meeting, 

except one member who was excused for one meeting. The CFO takes part in the meetings 

in an advisory capacity, as do, where necessary, the CEO, representatives of the audit firm, 

representatives of Internal Audit and of the Accounting Department, and the General 

Counsel. In the 2017/18 financial year, representatives of the audit firm and the General 

Counsel participated in three meetings, representatives of Internal Audit and external 

consultants in four, and representatives of the Accounting Department in five. The Audit 

Committee minutes the deliberations and decisions taken during meetings. The principal 

responsibilities of the Audit Committee are to evaluate risk management and accounting 

processes, monitor financial reporting and internal auditing, and assess external audits. With 

regard to external audits, the Audit Committee has the following responsibilities:

• Approval of the audit priorities;

• Acceptance of the audit report and of any recommendations made by the auditors prior 

to the submission of the annual accounts (individual and consolidated financial 

statements) to the whole Board of Directors for approval;

• Proposing to the whole Board of Directors which external auditor should be 

recommended to the General Meeting;

• Assessing the external auditor’s performance, pay, and independence, and checking that 

audit activities do not clash with any consultancy mandates.

The Audit Committee’s tasks relating to internal audits include:

• Approving the rules on internal audit’s organization and responsibilities;

• Approving audit plans;

• Checking the results of the audits and implementing the recommendations of the internal 

or external auditor;

• Transferring (if necessary) internal auditing activities to third parties or to the external 

auditor in an expansion of its audit activities;

• Monitoring the existing Internal Control System (ICS). Compliance with Management 

Information System guidelines, compliance with guidelines on limiting legal risk, and 

optimizing the risk profile through insurance. In individual cases, external specialist 

auditors may be brought in to help;

• Auditing the compliance report;

• Monitoring outstanding legal proceedings;

• Evaluating and monitoring business and financial risks.

The risk management system periodically records legal, operational, financial and business 

risks. Legal risks include current or potential legal disputes; operational risks include 

scenarios such as operational failures and natural disasters; whereas business risks include 

for instance payment defaults or general negative market developments. Risks are 

quantified and weighted with regard to their likelihood and their possible financial and/or 

business impact. Preventative measures that have been planned or already implemented are 

also subject to review. Risks are recorded if they have a potential financial impact of CHF 2.5 

million or more. The Audit Committee regularly reports to the Board of Directors as a whole 

about its activities, and it notifies the Board of Directors immediately about important 

matters.

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Nomination Committee
The Nomination Committee consists of four members, the majority of which must be non-

executive members of the Board of Directors:

•

Ulrich Graf

 (Chair)

• Rolf Dörig

• Hans Gummert

• Hans Hess

The term of office for each member is one year or until the conclusion of the next Annual 

General Meeting; members may be re-elected. The Nomination Committee meets at least 

once a year. During the 2017/18 financial year the Nomination Committee met three times, 

such meetings lasting between fifteen minutes and three hours and 45 minutes. All 

members of the Nomination Committee attended each meeting. The CEO also usually takes 

part in the meetings in an advisory capacity, the only member of the Executive Committee 

to do so. The Nomination Committee sets out the principles for appointing and re-electing 

members of the Board of Directors and submits proposals to the Board of Directors about 

its composition. The Nomination Committee also recommends the appointment and de-

selection of members of the Executive Committee; the final decisions on appointments and 

de-selections are taken by the Board of Directors as a whole. The Nomination Committee 

minutes its deliberations and decisions and regularly reports to the whole Board of Directors.

Compensation Committee
The organization and members of the Compensation Committee as well as the details of 

dormakaba Group’s compensation policy are set out in the 

Compensation Report

. During 

the financial year 2017/18, the Compensation Committee held five meetings of 

approximately half an hour to two hours each. All members of the Compensation 

Committee attended each meeting.

Powers and responsibilities

Management organization
The Board of Directors has the highest responsibility for business strategy and supervises 

management of the dormakaba Group. It has the highest decision-making authority and 

sets the strategic, organizational, financial planning, and accounting rules that dormakaba 

Group must follow. The Board of Directors has delegated management of ongoing business 

to the Executive Committee under the leadership of the CEO. Therefore, the CEO is 

responsible for overall management of the dormakaba Group. The powers and functions of 

the Executive Committee are set out in the Organizational Regulations of dormakaba 

Holding AG. The CFO, the CIO (Chief Integration Officer), the COOs, the CTO (Chief 

Technology Officer), and the CMO (Chief Manufacturing Officer) report to the CEO, who is 

responsible for overall management and for cooperation across segments and functions. 

These roles have a seat on the Executive Committee. With the integration process of 

dormakaba coming to an end at 30 June 2018, the CIO role was abolished at the same time.

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Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
The CEO manages dormakaba Group. He is responsible for all the things that are not 

allocated to other company bodies by law, by the 

Articles of Incorporation

 or by the 

Organizational Regulations. After consulting with the Executive Committee, the CEO 

submits the strategy, the long- and medium-term objectives and the management 

guidelines for the dormakaba Group to the Board of Directors for approval. In response to a 

proposal by the CEO, the whole Board of Directors decides on the annual budget 

(consolidated) and the medium-term plan, which covers a three-year period, individual 

projects, the consolidated financial statements, and the financial statements of dormakaba 

Holding AG. The CEO submits recommendations to the Nomination Committee about 

personnel issues at the Executive Committee level. The CEO also makes proposals to the 

Compensation Committee regarding the remuneration of members of the Executive 

Committee (including allocation of shares from the share allocation plans). The CEO 

regularly reports to the whole Board of Directors about business performance, anticipated 

important business issues and risks, as well as about changes in management at the 

operating segment level. Members of the Board of Directors may request and examine 

further information. The CEO must inform the Chairman of the Board of Directors 

immediately about any important unexpected developments.

Information from and control over the Executive Committee
dormakaba Group’s Management Information System works as follows: monthly, quarterly, 

semi-annual, and annual financial statements (balance sheet, income statement and cash 

flow statement) are prepared of the Group’s individual reporting units. These figures are 

consolidated for each segment and for the Group as a whole. The financial figures are 

compared with the prior year and the budget. The achievability of the budget, which shows 

the first year of the medium-term plan for each reporting unit, is assessed against the 

quarterly statements and in the form of a forecast. The CEO and CFO submit monthly 

written reports to the Board of Directors about progress against the budget and 

comparisons with the prior year. At monthly meetings (monthly performance reviews) the 

segment heads (COOs) inform the CEO and the CFO about business performance and 

notable events based on written reports about e.g. achievement of budget targets. At 

Board of Directors meetings, a summary of these reports is discussed and assessed with the 

CEO and the CFO.

Events after balance sheet day

Following the 

announcement 

of Elton SK Chiu not to stand for re-election as member of the 

Board of Directors, the Board of Directors proposed on 10 September 2018 to the Annual 

General Meeting of 23 October 2018 that Jens Birgersson be elected as new member of the 

Board of Directors.

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Members of the Board of Directors

as of 30 June 2018

1)

listed company

Ulrich Graf, 
Chairman

Chair Nomination Committee

Rolf Dörig, Vice-
Chairman

Chair Compensation Committee, 
Member Nomination Committee

Swiss citizen

Swiss citizen

Education
Degree in Electrical Engineering ETH Zurich 
(CH)

Career
1989–2006 CEO Kaba Group  (CH) and 
President Kaba Holding AG; 1976–1989 
various executive positions at Kaba Group
(CH)

1)

1)

External activities and interests
Chairman of the Board of Directors Griesser 
Group (CH); Member of the Board of 
Directors Feller AG (CH); Chairman of the 
Board of Trustees Rega (Swiss Air Rescue) 
(CH)

Education
Dr. iur., attorney-at-law (CH), Advanced 
Management Program Harvard Business 
School (USA)

1)

Career
2002–2008 CEO, 2008 Delegate and since 
2009 Chairman of the Board of Directors 
Swiss Life  (CH); 1986–2002 various 
1)
executive positions at Credit Suisse  (CH); 
2000–2002 Member of the Executive Board 
and responsible for Swiss corporate and 
retail banking

1)

External activities and interests
Since 2009 Chairman of the Board of 
1)
Directors Swiss Life  (CH) and Adecco 
Group  (CH); Member of the Supervisory 
Board Danzer Holding AG (AT); Member of 
the Board Emil Frey Holding AG (CH) and 
Chairman Swiss Insurance Association (CH); 
Member of the Board Committee 
economiesuisse

Stephanie Brecht-
Bergen

German citizen

Education
Dr. rer. pol., EBS University (DE); M. Sc. in 
General Management, EBS University (DE); 
MBA, Pepperdine University (CA/USA)

Career
Since 2014 Management Board member of 
Mankel Family Office GmbH (DE); since 
2009 shareholder of dormakaba 
Holding GmbH + Co. KGaA (DE); 2010–2013 
research assistant, EBS University (DE)

External activities and interests
Since 2008 Management Board member of 
the foundation “Rudolf Mankel 
Stiftung” (DE)

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Daniel Daeniker

Chair Audit Committee

Swiss citizen

Education
Dr. iur., University of Zurich (CH), Zurich bar; 
LL.M. at the Law School of the University of 
Chicago (IL/USA)

Career
Since 2013 Managing Partner at 
Homburger AG (CH), where he became 
Partner in 2000 and which he joined in 1991; 
lecturer in law at the University of Zurich 
(CH)

External activities and interests
Member of the Supervisory Board Rothschild 
& Co SCA  (FR); Member of the Board of 
Directors of Hilti AG, Schaan (FL)

1)

Karina Dubs-Kuenzle

Swiss citizen

Education
Swiss federal certificate of higher vocational 
education and training in advertising (incl. 
International Advertising Association’s 
Advertising Diploma)

Career
Since 2009 partner Fehba Import Export AG 
(CH); 1997–2016 partner at Dubs 
Konzepte AG (CH); advertising assistant at 
Wirz Werbeberatung AG (CH) and at Heiri 
Scherer Creative Direction (CH)

External activities and interests
Member of the Board of Directors of Fehba 
Import Export AG (CH)

Elton SK Chiu

Chinese citizen, residing in Hong Kong

Education
Higher diploma in accountancy at Hong 
Kong Polytechnic (HK); Corporate Financial 
Management Program at the University of 
Michigan (USA)

Career
Since 2003 President ELP Business 
Advisory Ltd. (founded by Chiu) and Vice-
Chairman Centurylink International 
Investment Ltd. as well as member of the 
Board of Advisors of CW, Certified Public 
Accountants (HK/CN); 1989–2003 various 
management positions JT International 
(China) Ltd. (HK/CN) and its predecessor 
companies, most recently as General 
Manager; 2006–2017 non-executive member 
of the Board of the dormakaba affiliate 
Wah Yuet Group (HK/CN)

External activities and interests
Fellow member of the Hong Kong Institute 
of Certified Public Accountants (FCPA, 
practicing), the Association of Chartered 
Certified Accountants of the United 
Kingdom (FCCA) and the Institute of 
Chartered Accountants, England and Wales 
(FCA)

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Hans Gummert

John Heppner

Hans Hess

Member Audit, Nomination and 
Compensation Committees

German citizen

Education
Universities of Tübingen and Bonn (DE); 
attorney-at-law, admitted to the bar in 1990

Career
Partner since 1991 and Managing Partner 
since 2008 of the law and tax consultancy 
firm Heuking Kühn Lüer Wojtek (DE/BE/CH)

External activities and interests
Member of the Board ISEO Serrature S.p.A. 
(IT); Member of the shareholders committee 
Hoberg & Driesch GmbH (DE); Member of 
the Board of Directors Chiron-Werke SE 
(DE); Member of the Advisory Board 
Coroplast Fritz Müller GmbH & Co. KG (DE); 
Chairman of the Supervisory Board of 
dormakaba Holding GmbH + Co. KGaA (DE); 
Chairman of the Supervisory Board of 
Familie Mankel Industriebeteiligungs GmbH 
+ Co. KGaA (DE); Board member of Zaplox 
AB (SE); Member of the Supervisory Board 
of ara AG (DE); Board member of Schüco 
Middle East Windows & Façade Systems 
LLC (UAE)

US citizen

Education
Bachelor of Science University of Wisconsin-
Milwaukee (WI/USA), MBA University of 
Wisconsin-Milwaukee (WI/USA)

Career
2006–2013 President and CEO Fortune 
Brands Storage and Security (USA) with 
global responsibility for Master Lock 
Company LLC and Waterloo Industries; 
2000–2006 Chief Operating Officer Master 
Lock Company LLC (USA); 1998–2000 
Executive Vice President Sales + Marketing 
Master Lock Company LLC (USA); 1996–
1998 Marketing + New Business Master Lock 
Company (USA); 1992–1996 Vice President 
Logistics and Corporate Controller Master 
Lock Company LLC (USA)

External activities and interests
Member of the National Association of 
Corporate Directors (USA)

Member Audit, Nomination and 
Compensation Committees

Swiss citizen

Education
Master’s Degree in Material Science and 
Engineering ETH Zurich (CH); Master of 
Business Administration (MBA) from the 
University of Southern California (USA); 
Stanford Executive Program at Stanford 
University (USA)

1)

Career
Since 2006 owner of Hanesco AG (CH); 
1996–2005 President and CEO Leica 
Geosystems AG  (CH); 1993–1996 President 
Leica Optronics Group (CH); 1989–1993 Vice 
President Leica Microscopy Group (CH); 
1983–1988 Head of Polyurethane Business 
Unit Huber + Suhner AG  (CH); 1981–1983 
Development Engineer Sulzer  (CH)

1)

1)

1)

External activities and interests
Chairman of the Board of Directors Comet 
Holding AG  (CH) and Reichle & De-Massari 
Holding AG (CH); Member of the Board of 
Directors Burckhardt Compression 
Holdings AG  (CH); Chairman of Swissmem 
(CH); Vice-Chairman of Economiesuisse 
(CH)

1)

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Christine Mankel

German citizen

Education
Diplomkauffrau, EBS University (DE)

Career
Since 2014 Management Board member of 
Mankel Family Office GmbH (DE); since 2009 
shareholder of dormakaba Holding GmbH + Co. 
KGaA (DE); 2006–2009 audit assistant, BDO AG 
Wirtschaftsprüfungsgesellschaft (DE)

External activities and interests
Since 2008 Management Board member of the 
foundation “Rudolf Mankel Stiftung” (DE)

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Executive Committee

Management philosophy

The dormakaba Group delegates entrepreneurial responsibility for operational business to 

segment level. The corresponding management organization is based on decentralized 

responsibility where appropriate and therefore rapid decision-making structures situated 

close to local markets. This helps to keep activities focused on the customer. Group functions 

like Accounting, Communications, Controlling, Human Resources, IT, and Legal define and 

monitor Group-wide standards and are responsible for functional, Group-wide projects. The 

CFO is responsible for the Group’s financial affairs. All the integration tasks associated with 

the merger to dormakaba were controlled by the CIO (Chief Integration Officer) until end of 

June 2018. As of 1 July 2018, the COOs are generally responsible for the remaining 

integration tasks with the CFO ensuring the corresponding progress reporting. The COOs 

are responsible for the business activities of their respective segments, including 

development, production, sales and services. The Group Innovation Management area 

focuses on digitization as well as Intellectual Property Management and Quality 

Management and is strategically managed at Executive Committee level by the CTO (Chief 

Technology Officer). The CMO (Chief Manufacturing Officer) is responsible for the global 

purchasing as well as the supplier control and advises and supports the operating segments 

optimize the production and supply chain.

Members of the Executive Committee as of 30 June 2018

Name/Position

Riet Cadonau CEO

Bernd Brinker CFO

Beat Malacarne CIO
(resigned as of 30 June 2018)

Michael Kincaid
COO Access Solutions AMER

Jim-Heng Lee
COO Access Solutions APAC

Alwin Berninger
COO Access Solutions DACH

Roberto Gaspari
COO Access Solutions EMEA

Stefano Zocca
COO Key & Wall Solutions

Andreas Häberli
Chief Technology Officer

Jörg Lichtenberg
Chief Manufacturing Officer

Year of birth  

Entry

1961  

1965  

2011

2015

1962  

2011

1961  

2013

1962  

2014

1969  

2018

1959  

2006

1963  

1968  

2011

2011

1964  

2015

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Members of the Executive Committee

The table above gives the name, year of birth, position and date of joining of each Executive 

Committee member. The maximum number of mandates that members of the Executive 

Committee are allowed to take on the governing bodies of legal entities outside the 

dormakaba Group is regulated in section 27 of the 

Articles of Incorporation

.

Management contracts

Neither dormakaba Holding AG nor its Group companies have entered into any 

management contracts with third parties.

Compensation

The compensation policy and all the information relating to the compensation paid to the 

company’s management bodies are shown in the 

Compensation Report

. Sections 22–25 and 

28 of the 

Articles of Incorporation

 contain rules relating to compensation principles, loans to 

governing bodies, and General Meeting votes on compensation.

Compliance

Compliance principles are set out in the dormakaba Group 

Code of Conduct

, as well as in 

the dormakaba Group rules and regulations such as Group Directives and Directives. 

Adherence to these rules is extremely important to dormakaba Group as a globally active, 

listed company. Major compliance focus areas include bribery and corruption, antitrust and 

competition law as well as safeguarding the employees’ personal integrity. The Code of 

Conduct and all dormakaba Group rules and regulations are available to dormakaba Group’s 

employees on the Group Intranet. Furthermore, all dormakaba Group rules and regulations 

are aligned with the Compliance Strategy.

The Compliance Strategy is based on both prevention and detection. Preventive measures 

include the three main elements “Awareness”, “Consultation”, and “Solution”, and include a 

structured roll-out of rules and regulations, training, helpdesk, etc.

The company’s compliance mechanisms are reviewed regularly and are adjusted where 

necessary to the changing business environment.

Code of Conduct and Supplier Code of Conduct

The dormakaba Group 

Code of Conduct

, which applies Group-wide, contains standards and 

rules on bribery and corruption, equal employment opportunities, workplace harassment, 

conflicts of interest, antitrust and competition law, and procedures for reporting 

misconduct; it also refers to the company’s values. The Code of Conduct is available to 

employees of the dormakaba Group in various languages and in electronic and printed form. 

When employees join the company, they confirm in writing that they have received and 

taken note of the Code of Conduct. Senior managers, general managers of local companies, 

and so-called Compliance Ambassadors are responsible for implementation and 

enforcement of the Code of Conduct and are trained in dealing with the Code. During 

financial year 2017/18 Code of Conduct trainings mandatory for all dormakaba employees 

were conducted. The Compliance Officer within the Group Legal Department monitors 

these processes and, alongside line managers, is one of the defined contacts for reporting 

infringements of the Code of Conduct. dormakaba Group also implemented a 

Supplier Code 

of Conduct

 in order to extend the company’s expectations and values into the supply chain. 

The company’s aim is to ensure its own ethical and environmental standards are maintained 

in the production and preparation of the raw materials and components it purchases and 

uses to make the products.

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Further, dormakaba is fully aware of the importance of the UK Modern Slavery Act 2015 and 

highly appreciates this valuable approach to eradicate slavery and human trafficking from 

all areas of life. dormakaba is fully committed to uphold the principles of and adherence to 

international conventions, laws and its internal rules and regulations. Its core values and 

principles are defined in the aforementioned dormakaba Group Code of Conduct, covering 

human rights, forced, compulsory and child labor, environmental responsibility, and ethical 

behavior. The company’s full Modern Slavery Act Statement is available 

online
.

Values of the dormakaba Group

The Executive Committee and senior management of dormakaba Group have clearly 

defined the corporate values. Under the name “dormakaba values” these corporate values 

have been implemented from 1 July 2016 and rolled out across the whole Group. These are: 

Customer First, Curiosity, Courage, Performance and Trust. These values are the 

foundations on which dormakaba Group employees work and take and implement decisions; 

they also serve as guiding principles for conduct and collaboration within the Group and for 

dormakaba Group’s approach to addressing customer needs.

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Members of the Executive 
Committee

as of 30 June 2018

1)

listed company

Riet Cadonau

Bernd Brinker

Beat Malacarne

Chief Executive Officer

Chief Financial Officer

Swiss citizen

German citizen

Education
Master of Arts in economics and Business 
Administration from the University of Zurich 
(CH); Advanced Management Program at 
INSEAD (FR)

Education
Degree in Business Administration (Diplom-
Kaufmann) from the University of Cologne 
(DE)

1)

1)

Career
Since 2015 CFO and Member of the 
Executive Committee of dormakaba Group
(CH); 2014–2015 Chief Financial Officer of 
Dorma Group (DE); 2006–2014 Evonik 
Industries  (DE): 2009–2014 Head of 
Corporate Portfolio Management and M&A, 
2006–2008 Head of Investor Relations; 
2001–2006 Head of Finance and Investor 
Relations Degussa AG  (DE); 1991–2001 
various management positions at VI AG AG
(today E.ON, DE) and its subsidiary SKW 
Trostberg AG  (DE), lastly as Head of 
Finance

1)

1)

1)

1)

1)

1)

Career
dormakaba: Since 2015 CEO and Member of 
the Executive Committee dormakaba 
Group  (CH); 2011–2015 CEO and Member 
of the Executive Committee Kaba Group
(CH); Ascom: 2007–2011 CEO Ascom 
Group  (CH); until 2007 Managing Director 
ACS Europe + Transport Revenue (today a 
Xerox company); 2001–2005 Member of the 
Executive Board Ascom Group; from 2002 
Deputy CEO and General Manager of the 
Transport Revenue Division, which was 
acquired by ACS at the end of 2005; IBM: 
1990–2001 various management positions 
at IBM Switzerland, lastly as a Member of 
the Management Board and Director of IBM 
Global Services

1)

External activities and interests
Since 2016 Member of the Board of 
Directors of Georg Fischer AG  (CH) and 
since 2013 Member of the Board of Directors 
1)
of Zehnder Group  (CH); 2006–2011 
Member of the Board of Directors Kaba 
Group and Griesser Group (CH); 2004–2009 
President of the Swiss Management 
www.smg.ch
Association (

)

Chief Integration Officer (until 30 June 
2018)

Swiss citizen

Education
Swiss certified accountant

1)

1)

Career
Since 2015 Chief Integration Officer and 
Member of the Executive Committee of 
dormakaba Group  (CH); 2011–2015 Chief 
Financial Officer and Member of the 
Executive Committee of Kaba Group  (CH); 
2009–2011 Chief Financial Officer, Member 
of the Executive Board SBB Cargo AG (CH); 
2006–2009 Project Manager Internal 
Control System (ICS) and Deputy Manager 
Holcim Group Support Ltd.
2006 Chief Financial Officer and Member of 
the Executive Board ACC Ltd.
2005 Project Manager Financial Integration 
India Holcim Group Support Ltd.
1999–2004 Chief Financial Officer and 
Member of the Executive Board Siam City 
 (TH); 1997–
Cement Public Company Ltd.
1999 Vice President Finance and Member of 
the Asian Executive Board Hilti Asia Ltd. 
(CN)

 (CH); 2005–

 (IN); 2004–

 (CH); 

1)

1)

1)

1)

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Michael Kincaid

Chief Operating Officer 
Access Solutions AMER

Jim-Heng Lee

Chief Operating Officer 
Access Solutions APAC

Alwin Berninger

Chief Operating Officer 
Access Solutions DACH

US citizen

Singaporean citizen

German citizen

Education
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering, Master 
of Business Administration

1)

1)

Career
Since 2015 COO Access Solutions AMER and 
Member of the Executive Committee of 
dormakaba Group  (CH); 2013–2015 COO 
Access+Data Systems Americas and 
Member of the Executive Committee of 
Kaba Group  (CH); 2012–2013 Senior Vice 
President North American Sales of ADS 
Americas and Deputy Head of Division; 
2007–2012 Vice President and General 
Manager Access Control, Kaba Ilco Corp. 
(USA); 2003–2007 Vice President and 
General Manager Access Control Regional 
Marketing Organization, Kaba Ilco Corp. 
(USA); 1998–2003 Vice President Sales and 
Marketing Unican Electronics Division, 
Montreal (CA); 1984–1998 various technical 
and management positions at divisions of 
Unisys and SNC Lavalin

Education
Diploma in Business Studies (Finance) at 
Ngee Ann Polytechnic Singapore (SG); 
Certified Public Accountant at Institute of 
Certified Public Accountants of Singapore 
(SG); Chartered Certified Accountant at 
University of Huddersfield (UK); MBA in 
Marketing at University of Strathclyde (UK)

1)

Career
Since 2015 COO Access Solutions APAC and 
Member of the Executive Committee of 
dormakaba Group  (CH); 2014–2015 Head 
of Division Access + Data Systems Asia 
Pacific and Member of the Executive 
Committee Kaba Group  (CH); 2012–2014 
Vice President and General Manager of 
Materials Group China, Avery Dennison 
Corporation  (CN); 1996–2011 various senior 
management positions at Assa Abloy : e.g. 
2010–2011 Vice President Asia Pacific (HK); 
2006–2010 President China Door Group 
(CN); 2003–2005 Vice President Mergers & 
Acquisitions (HK)

1)

1)

1)

Education
MSc (Diplom-Ingenieur FH) University of 
Applied Science in Augsburg (DE), MBA 
Rotterdam School of Management Erasmus 
University (NL)

1)

1)

Career
Since 2018 COO Access Solutions DACH and 
Member of the Executive Committee of 
dormakaba Group  (CH); 1998–2017 various 
functions at the Kuka Group  (DE), i.a. 
2016–2017 Chief Executive Officer of Kuka 
Industries (DE); 2015 Spokesman of the 
Managing Directors, Managing Director 
Strategy and Sales (CSO) Kuka Industries 
(DE); 2014 Managing Director Strategy and 
Sales (CSO) Reis Robotics (DE); 2010–2014 
Managing Director Asia/Pacific Kuka 
Roboter (CN); 2009–2010 Managing 
Director Operations Kuka Roboter (DE); 
2006–2009 Director Global Customer 
Services Kuka Roboter (DE); 2003–2005 
Director Customer Services Kuka Roboter 
(DE), 2001–2003 Director Development 
Kuka Roboter (DE)

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Roberto Gaspari

Chief Operating Officer 
Access Solutions EMEA

Stefano Zocca

Chief Operating Officer 
Key & Wall Solutions

Andreas Häberli

Chief Technology Officer

Italian citizen

Italian citizen

Swiss citizen

Education
Economics Degree from the Bocconi 
University (IT)

Education
Economics Degree from the Bocconi 
University (IT)

1)

1)

Career
Since 2015 COO Access Solutions EMEA and 
Member of the Executive Committee of 
dormakaba Group  (CH); 2014–2015 Head 
of Division Access + Data Systems EMEA 
and Member of the Executive Committee 
Kaba Group  (CH); 2011–2014 Head of 
Division Access + Data Systems EMEA and 
APAC and Member of the Executive 
Committee Kaba Group  (CH); 2006–2011 
Head of Division Key Systems Europa/Asia 
Pacific and Member of the Executive Board 
Kaba Group  (CH); 2002–2011 General 
Manager Silca S.p.A. (IT); 1997–2002 
Managing Director Italy and France Watts 
Industries Inc. (USA); 1988–1997 Managing 
Director Cisa S.p.A. (IT)

1)

1)

1)

1)

1)

Career
Since 2017 COO Key & Wall Solutions and 
Member of the Executive Committee of 
dormakaba Group  (CH); 2015–2017 COO 
Key Systems and Member of the Executive 
Committee of dormakaba Group  (CH); 
2011–2015 Member of the Executive 
Committee of Kaba Group  (CH); since 2013 
Head of Division Key Systems and 2011–2013 
Head of Division Key Systems EMEA/AP/
SAM; 1988–2011 various positions at 
Whirlpool EMEA (IT): 2004–2011 General 
Manager Middle East, Africa + Turkey, since 
2010 also of Central Europe, 2000–2004 
Customer Service Regional Director, South, 
Central + East Europe, Middle East + Africa, 
1994–2000 European Procurement 
Manager; 1988–1994 various positions in 
industrial and logistics operations; 1986–
1988 Procurement and Planning Assistant 
Imbal (IT)

Education
Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering 
ETH Zurich (CH); PhD in Micro-Engineering 
ETH Zurich (CH); Financial Management for 
Executives St.Galler Business School (CH)

Career
Since 2015 Chief Technology Officer and 
Member of the Executive Committee 
1)
dormakaba Group  (CH); 2011–2015 Chief 
Technology Officer and Member of the 
Executive Committee Kaba Group  (CH); 
2003–2010 Head of Development and 
Member of Management Board Kaba AG 
(CH), from 2009 also of Kaba GmbH (AT); 
1999–2003 Member Management Board 
Sensirion (CH); 1997–1999 Chip Design 
Engineer Invox (CA/USA)

1)

External activities and interests
Since May 2017 Member of the Board of 
Directors of Komax Holding AG  (CH)

1)

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Jörg Lichtenberg

Chief Manufacturing Officer

German citizen

Education
Degree in Engineering, Degree in Economic 
Engineering Universities of Hannover and 
Brunswick (both DE)

1)

Career
Since 2015 Chief Manufacturing Officer and 
Member of the Executive Committee of 
dormakaba Group  (CH); 2014–2015 Vice 
President Global Operations Industrials Group 
Gardner Denver (DE); 2007–2014 Director Group 
Logistics and Production Strategy resp. Director 
Operations Area North Eastern Europe resp. 
Director Operations Division Automatics 
Dorma GmbH & Co. KG (DE); 2003–2007 CEO 
Schiffer Dental Care Products LLC (USA); 1999–
2002 Member of the Executive Committee 
Lindal Group Lindal Ventil GmbH (DE); 1993–
1999 Factory Manager resp. Business 
Development Manager Automatics 
Dorma GmbH & Co. KG (DE); 1991–1993 
Kienbaum Consulting (DE)

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Shareholders’ participation rights

Voting-rights and proxy voting

At dormakaba Holding AG’s General Meetings, each registered share entitles the owner to 

one vote. A shareholder may arrange for another shareholder to represent him or her with a 

written power of proxy or may be represented by the independent proxy.

Majorities required by the Articles of Incorporation

For resolutions covering the following, a majority of at least two-thirds of the votes 

represented is required:

• The conversion of registered shares into bearer shares,

• The dissolution of the company (including as a result of a merger),

• Changes to the Articles of Incorporation provisions on opting out, decision-making by the 

General Meeting and applicable quora, the number and terms of office of members of the 

Board of Directors and the process of Board of Directors decision-making,

• The introduction of voting right restrictions and

• Capital increases.

Otherwise the General Meeting of dormakaba Holding AG passes its resolutions and decides 

its elections by a majority of votes cast, irrespective of the number of shareholders present 

or votes represented. These rules are subject to overriding statutory provisions and section 

36 paragraph 4 of the 

Articles of Incorporation

.

Convocation of the General Meeting of Shareholders and agenda

General Meetings are convened as stipulated in law. The Board of Directors of dormakaba 

Holding AG is obliged to include items on the agenda of the General Meeting if these items 

are requested by shareholders who together represent 0.5% of the share capital, and if the 

request is made in writing at least four weeks before the General Meeting. Items must be 

included in writing with details of the matter concerned and the proposals.

Entries in the share register/invitation to the General Meeting of 
23 October 2018

Shareholders who are entered in the share register with voting rights by 15 October 2018 will 

receive a direct invitation to the Annual General Meeting of 23 October 2018 together with 

the proposals of the Board of Directors. Once they have sent back the response form they 

will receive their entry ticket and voting material. Shareholders who sell their shares before 

the General Meeting are no longer entitled to vote. If they sell some of their shares, or buy 

more, they should swap their entry ticket at the information desk on the day of the General 

Meeting. No entries will be made in the share register between 16 and 26 October 2018. All 

the information about the General Meeting can be found online.

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Changes of control and defense 
measures

Compulsory offer

Section 5a of the 

Articles of Incorporation

 of dormakaba Holding AG includes a formal 

selective opting-out. The text of the formal selective opting-out is as follows (translation of 

the German version):

In the following cases, Familie Mankel Industriebeteiligungs GmbH + Co. KGaA and Mankel 

Family Office GmbH as well as their respective direct or indirect quota holders – individually 

or together with shareholders of the company with whom they entered into a pool 

agreement (Shareholder Pool) in connection with the combination of Kaba Group with 

Dorma Group – are exempted from the obligation to make an offer pursuant to Article 32 

paragraph 1 of the Swiss Federal Act on Stock Exchanges and Securities Trading of 

24 March 1995 (Article 135 paragraph 1 of the Swiss Federal Act on Financial Market 

Infrastructures and Market Conduct in Securities and Derivatives Trading of 19 June 2015):

(a) Combination of Kaba Group with Dorma Group pursuant to the transaction agreement 

dated 29 April 2015 between Familie Mankel Industriebeteiligungs GmbH + Co. KGaA and 

Mankel Family Office GmbH on the one hand and the company on the other hand;

(b) Transactions in shares of the company between parties of the Shareholder Pool and/or 

with third parties that result in changes of the majorities within the Shareholder Pool, 

changes in the composition of the Shareholder Pool or changes in the direct overall 

participation of the parties to the Shareholder Pool in the company, as long as such a direct 

overall participation does not exceed 33⅓% of the voting rights in the company;

(c) Dissolution of the Shareholder Pool;

(d) Consummation of the transfer agreement described in § 36 of the Articles of 

Incorporation.

Clauses on changes of control

If control of dormakaba Holding AG changes hands, dormakaba International Holding AG 

(joint liability with dormakaba Holding AG) is obliged to pay one member of the senior 

management (who is not a member of the Executive Committee) a compensation to 

improve his pension entitlement in the amount of one year’s salary (incl. variable salary 

component) if his employment contract is terminated within a year of the change of control 

or if he resigns within a year of the change of control.

The rules of the applicable long-term incentive plans state that if there is a change in the 

control of dormakaba Holding AG (as defined in the regulations) the share blocking period 

will be lifted if this is permitted by law and the performance share units are subject to an 

accelerated full vesting at target performance (detailed in the regulations), provided the 

plan participants concerned still have an employment contract (that is not under notice) 

with dormakaba Group when the change of control occurs.

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Section 36 of the 

Articles of Incorporation

 of dormakaba Holding AG states that according 

to the transfer agreement (called transfer agreement), which was concluded on 29 April 

2015 related to the merger of Kaba Group and Dorma Group, if there is a change of control 

of dormakaba Holding AG, the Mankel/Brecht-Bergen Family has the right to buy back a 

2.6% stake in dormakaba Holding GmbH + Co. KGaA and dormakaba Beteiligungs- GmbH in 

order to regain control (50.1%) of these companies. A change of control of dormakaba 

Holding AG happens if a third party (i) holds 33⅓% or more of voting rights in dormakaba 

Holding AG in shares, (ii) holds 33⅓% or more of voting rights in dormakaba Holding AG in 

purchase positions and the responsible Swiss authority has decided with legal effect that a 

mandatory offer has been triggered, or (iii) publishes the end result of a voluntary offer 

which, when completed, will give it at least 33⅓% of the voting rights of dormakaba 

Holding AG. The Mankel/Brecht-Bergen Family can only exercise the rights pursuant to the 

transfer agreement if dormakaba Holding AG receives a written statement of assurance 

that (i) nobody associated with the Mankel/Brecht-Bergen Family supports the change of 

control or has ever been involved in it, and (ii) the Mankel/Brecht-Bergen Family holds a 

stake of at least 47.5% of dormakaba Holding GmbH + Co. KGaA and dormakaba 

Beteiligungs-GmbH. The price according to the transfer agreement is based on the market 

price or nominal value of the shares and in the former case is calculated using a fixed 

formula agreed by the parties in the transfer agreement. Under certain conditions and for a 

specific period of time, dormakaba Holding AG has the right to buy back the said 2.6% 

stakes. The transfer agreement is annulled if the Mankel/Brecht-Bergen Family’s stake in 

dormakaba Group falls below 25%. Approval of the transfer agreement can be cancelled by 

resolution of the General Meeting. Such a decision to cancel must be taken (i) following the 

publication of a public takeover offer to acquire all of the outstanding shares of dormakaba 

Holding AG and before the end of the offer period and (ii) with the following majority 

requirements: up to the end of 31 December 2018 with a majority of at least 75% of the 

votes represented and from 1 January 2019 with a majority of at least 50% of the votes 

represented. The transfer agreement and its performance were declared valid under 

takeover law by the Swiss Takeover Board on 22 April 2015.

The transfer agreement is available for shareholders to inspect at the dormakaba 

Holding AG’s head office.

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Auditors

Duration of mandate and term of office of Head Auditor

PricewaterhouseCoopers AG, Zurich, has been the auditor for dormakaba Holding AG since 

1907, and Group auditor of the dormakaba Group since 1982. The responsible lead auditor 

took on this function in the 2016/17 financial year. In accordance with the rules on terms of 

office pursuant to the Swiss Code of Obligations, latest from financial year 2023/24 a new 

lead auditor will be responsible for auditing the annual and consolidated accounts of 

dormakaba Holding AG.

Auditing fees and additional fees

The fee paid to audit firm PricewaterhouseCoopers for services relating to the audit of the 

annual financial statements of dormakaba Holding AG and Group companies and the 

consolidated financial statements of dormakaba Group came to around CHF 3.13 million in 

the 2017/18 financial year. In financial year 2017/18 dormakaba Group also paid expenses in 

the amount of around CHF 0.28 million for other consultancy services from 

PricewaterhouseCoopers. Approximately CHF 0.01 million of this was for general advisory 

services relating to acquisition projects and other consulting projects, and around CHF 0.13 

million for taxation services (direct and indirect taxes). Another CHF 0.14 million was spent 

on support for subsidiaries relating to changes and/or implementation of new accounting 

practice rules or accounting questions and other projects.

Information pertaining to external auditors

Each year, the Board of Directors’ Audit Committee assesses the performance, fees and 

independence of the auditor and suggests to the Board of Directors which external auditor 

should be proposed to the Annual General Meeting for selection. Each year the Audit 

Committee also assesses the scope of external auditing, the audit plans and the relevant 

processes and discusses the results of the audit with the external auditors. You can find 

more information about the Audit Committee 

here

. 

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Information policy

This reporting on financial year 2017/18 and the financial statements as at 30 June 2018 

include the Annual Report with Financial statements, the Corporate Governance Report, the 

Compensation Report, the Group Management Report, and the Sustainability Report. 

Starting in 2017/18, the Annual Report with Financial statements, the Corporate 

Governance Report, Compensation Report, and the Sustainability Report are available only 

digitally at 

www.report.dormakaba.com/2017_18

. The HTML format can be printed in PDF 

format or ordered as a printed copy if required. The share price, business publications, media 

releases, and presentations may also be downloaded from 

www.dormakaba.com

. Media 

and analyst conferences take place at least once a year, but usually twice a year. The 

dormakaba Group typically holds a Capital Market Day at least every second year at which 

financial analysts and investors can gain a deeper insight into the Group by meeting 

members of the Executive Committee and management as well as seeing product 

presentations. In addition, the CEO, the CFO and the Head of Investor Relations regularly 

take part in various external investor meetings. dormakaba Holding AG publishes price-

sensitive information in accordance with its disclosure obligations under the rules of the SIX 

Swiss Exchange AG (Listing Rules, Art. 53, and rules on ad hoc publicity). dormakaba 

Holding AG informs its shareholders in writing about the course of its business every half 

year. The information on how the business is performing is available at 

www.dormakaba.com/media-releases

 and 

www.report.dormakaba.com

. The notifications, 

reports, and presentations of dormakaba Group are not continually updated by the 

company; the statements and data contained therein are therefore valid as of the relevant 

date of publication. For those wishing to obtain current information, dormakaba Holding AG 

recommends that they do not refer solely to past publications. A list of the most important 

dates in the financial year can be found at 

www.dormakaba.com/agenda
.

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Compensation at a glance

Summary of current compensation system of Board of Directors

To ensure their independence, members of the Board of Directors only receive a fixed 

compensation paid in cash and shares restricted for three years. The amount of 

compensation depends on the function on the Board of Directors (BoD).

Shareholding ownership guideline
The members of the Board of Directors are required to own at least 500 dormakaba shares 

within three years of tenure.

Compensation of Board of Directors in financial year 2017/18

The compensation awarded to the Board of Directors in financial year 2017/18 is within the 

limits approved by the shareholders at the Annual General Meetings (AGM):

Compensation period

  Approved amount (CHF)

  Effective amount (CHF)

AGM 2016 - AGM 2017

AGM 2017 - AGM 2018

  2,750,000

  2,750,000

  2,340,000

  To be determined*

* The compensation period is not yet completed, a definitive assessment will be provided in the 

Compensation Report for FY 2018/19

Changes made in financial year 2017/18
Starting with the compensation period from the 2017 AGM onwards, the shares are 

allocated based on a fixed monetary amount rather than a fixed number of shares. This is in 

line with market practice in Swiss listed companies.

Summary of current compensation system of Executive Committee

The compensation system applicable to the Executive Committee is designed to engage 

executives to implement the company’s strategy, to achieve the company’s short- and long-

term business objectives and to create sustainable shareholder value. It consists of the 

following elements:

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Shareholding ownership guideline
The members of the Executive Committee are required to own at least a minimum multiple 

of their annual base salary in dormakaba shares within five years of tenure:

CEO

  300% of annual base salary

Member of the Executive 
Committee

  200% of annual base salary

Compensation of Executive Committee in financial year 2017/18

The compensation awarded to the Executive Committee in financial year 2017/18 is within 

the limits approved by the shareholders at the AGM:

Compensation period

  Approved amount (CHF)

  Effective amount (CHF)

Financial year 2017/18

  18,230,000

  14,647,636

Performance in financial year 2017/18
Overall, results for the 2017/18 financial year were solid, but did not meet our expectations. 

Consolidated net sales increased by 12.7% to CHF 2,841.0 million. The organic sales growth 

for the 2017/18 financial year amounted to 2.6%. The EBITDA rose by 11.3% to CHF 431.0 

million, with an EBITDA margin of 15.2%. All acquisitions since the dormakaba merger have 

positively contributed to these results. Net profit was 6.3% higher than in the previous 

financial year at CHF 238.7 million. Consequently, the payout under the short-term incentive 

was below that of the previous year.

Compensation governance

• The Compensation Committee supports the Board of Directors with matters related to 

the compensation of the Board of Directors and of the Executive Committee.

• Shareholders approve the maximum compensation amounts of the Board of Directors 

and of the Executive Committee. Further, they also express their opinion on the 

compensation system through a consultative vote on the Compensation Report.

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General introduction

The Compensation Report describes the principles underlying the compensation policy and 

provides information about the steering process and the compensation awarded to the 

Board of Directors and Executive Committee of dormakaba Holding AG. It meets the 

requirements of Articles 14 to 16 of the Ordinance Against Excessive Pay at Publicly Listed 

Companies of 20 November 2013 (VegüV), Article 663c of the Swiss Code of Obligations, the 

SIX Swiss Exchange’s Directive on Information relating to Corporate Governance, and 

economiesuisse’s Swiss Code of Best Practice for Corporate Governance.

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Introductory notes from the 
Compensation Committee

Overall, results for the 2017/18 financial year were solid, but did not meet our expectations. 

After a very successful 2016/17, these expectations centered on further integration progress 

in the third year since Dorma and Kaba merged to dormakaba, further improvements in 

existing business, and growth from acquired companies. The integration process was largely 

completed in almost all countries by the end of the 2017/18 financial year, though there were 

some delays, particularly in Germany and the USA. Sales in 2017/18 were 12.7% higher than a 

year before at CHF 2,841.0 million, but organic sales growth contributed only 2.6 percentage 

points, which was below expectations. EBITDA was also much higher than in the previous 

year, up 11.3% to CHF 431.0 million, but the EBITDA margin of 15.2% was slightly lower than 

expected and below the prior-year figure of 15.4%. Nevertheless, growth in operating 

business and the acquired companies helped improve the 2017/18 results. Net profit was 

6.3% higher than in the previous financial year at CHF 238.7 million.

The Compensation Report explains how these results impacted the variable incentive 

payments made to the members of Executive Committee under the different compensation 

plans.

The purpose of the compensation programs of dormakaba is to attract, engage and retain 

executives and employees, to drive performance and to encourage behaviors that are in line 

with dormakaba’s values as well as with the long-term interests of the company’s 

shareholders. In the reporting year, the Compensation Committee conducted a thorough 

review of the compensation system of the Board of Directors and of the Executive 

Committee and decided to implement the following changes, which are explained more in 

detail in this report:

• The allocation of restricted shares to the Board of Directors is now based on a fixed 

monetary amount instead of a fixed number of shares. This change has been made in 

response to the feedback received by shareholders and proxy advisors and is also aligned 

with prevalent market practice.

• The long-term incentive plan for the Executive Committee will include relative total 

shareholder return as an additional performance indicator in conjunction with EPS 

growth. Further, the proportion of the long-term incentive awarded as performance 

share units will increase, while the proportion awarded as restricted shares will decrease.

Additionally, the Compensation Committee performed its regular activities throughout the 

financial year such as the propositions of compensation for the members of the Board of 

Directors and Executive Committee, as well as the preparation of the Compensation Report 

and the binding say-on-pay votes at the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (AGM). At 

the upcoming AGM, our shareholders will again be asked to prospectively approve the 

aggregate maximum amounts of compensation of the Board of Directors for the period 

until the following AGM and of the Executive Committee for the financial year 2019/20. 

Further, our shareholders will have the opportunity to express their opinion about our 

compensation system and the compensation awarded to the Board of Directors and to the 

Executive Committee by way of a consultative vote on the 2017/18 Compensation Report. 

We will continue to regularly review our compensation policy in order to promote sustainable 

performance, alignment to the long-term interests of our shareholders and employees’ 

engagement, while being compliant with the regulatory environment. The Board of Directors 

would like to thank our shareholders for their valuable feedback on our approach to 

executive compensation.

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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 system for the members of the 

Executive Committee

 is built on the 

following key principles:

The compensation for the members of the 

Board of Directors

 consists exclusively of a fixed 

payment in cash and shares. This ensures that the Board of Directors remains independent 

in exercising its supervisory duties towards the Executive Committee.

 
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Managing compensation

Compensation Committee

In accordance with the 

Articles of Incorporation

 and the Organizational Regulations of 

dormakaba Holding AG, the Board of Directors is responsible for the principles underlying 

the compensation policy and for the steering process; it is supported in this work by the 

Compensation Committee.

The Compensation Committee consists of three members of the Board of Directors who are 

elected annually and individually by the AGM for a period of one year. At the AGM of 2017, 

the shareholders elected Rolf Dörig (chair), Hans Gummert, and Hans Hess as members of 

the Compensation Committee.

The Compensation Committee’s main tasks are to:

• Propose and periodically review the compensation policy and regulations for the attention 

of the Board of Directors;

• Propose to the Board of Directors the specific design of the fundamental compensation 

elements and the determination of the compensation-related performance objectives;

• Propose to the Board of Directors the maximum aggregate compensation amount of the 

Board of Directors and of the Executive Committee to be submitted to the shareholders’ 

vote at the AGM;

• Propose to the Board of Directors the compensation to be paid to its members within the 

limits approved by the AGM;

• Decide on the terms of appointment, significant changes in existing employment 

contracts, and compensation for the members of the Executive Committee within the 

limits approved by the AGM;

• Decide on the share-based compensation to be awarded to the members of the Executive 

Committee and the Senior Management;

• Propose to the Board of Directors the Compensation Report.

Compensation for the Executive Committee as well as the Senior Management is set as 

part of an annual process.

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Annual process and responsibilities for compensation of the Board of Directors and 

Executive Committee

  Aug

  Oct

  Dec

  Feb

  June

Compensation policy review and compensation principles for next 
financial year

Compensation planning and share award plan design

Compensation Report

Maximum aggregate compensation amounts of the Board of Directors 
and EC for next compensation period

Compensation structure and level of Board of Directors for next 
compensation period

Individual target compensation of EC members for next financial year *  

Individual short-term incentive payments EC members for previous 
financial year *

Individual share awards EC members and Senior Management *

Review of external stakeholder feedback on compensation disclosure 
and changes for next disclosure

CC meeting schedule and agenda for next period of office

CC
BoD

CC
BoD

CC
BoD

CEO
CC

CEO
CC

  AGM

  AGM

CEO
CC

  CC

CC
BoD

CC
(LTI design)  

CC
BoD

CC
BoD

  CC

CC
BoD

CC
(benchmark)  

CEO
CC

  CC

  CC

  CC

AGM: Annual General Meeting, BoD: Board of Directors, CC: Compensation Committee, CEO: Chief Executive Officer 

red: body which recommends 

blue: body which reviews 

gray: body which approves 

* Proposals related to the CEO compensation are prepared by the Chairman of the Compensation Committee and approved by the Compensation 

Committee

The Compensation Committee meets as often as business requires but at least once a year. 

In the financial year 2017/18, the Compensation Committee held five meetings of 

approximately one to two hours each. All meetings were attended by all members.

The Chairman of the Compensation Committee reports to the Board of Directors after each 

meeting on the activities of the committee. The minutes of the committee’s meetings are 

available upon request to the members of the Board of Directors. As a general rule, the 

Chairman of the Board of Directors, the CEO, and the Senior Vice President Group Human 

Resources attend the Compensation Committee meetings in advisory capacity. They do not 

attend the meeting, or parts thereof, when their own compensation and/or performance 

are being discussed.

The Compensation Committee may decide to consult external advisors on specific 

compensation matters. As in previous years, Korn Ferry Hay Group, an internationally 

recognized consulting firm, has been appointed to provide benchmarking data on 

compensation of Executive Committees of comparable companies. Agnès Blust Consulting, 

a company specialized in executive compensation in Swiss listed companies, has been 

appointed to provide independent advice in specific compensation and governance matters. 

These consulting firms do not have any non-Human Resources related mandate with 

dormakaba.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Shareholders’ involvement

The Board of Directors values the dialogue with shareholders and wants to know and 

understand their views about executive compensation. In this context, the Board of 

Directors already started holding a consultative vote on the Compensation Report in the 

financial year 2012/13 and continued ever since. This vote allows shareholders to express 

their opinion on the compensation policy and systems applicable to the Board of Directors 

and the Executive Committee. Since the 2015 AGM, the Board of Directors also seeks an 

annual prospective binding approval from shareholders of the maximum aggregate amount 

of compensation of the Board of Directors and the maximum aggregate amounts of fixed 

and variable compensation of the Executive Committee.

The Articles of Incorporation include the principles of compensation applicable to the Board 

of Directors and to the Executive Committee. Those provisions can be found 

online

 and 

include

• Principles of compensation of the Board of Directors (Article 23);

• Principles of compensation of the Executive Committee (Article 24);

• Binding vote at the AGM (Article 22);

• Additional amount for new members of the Executive Committee (Article 25);

• Credits and loans (Article 28).

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Compensation architecture for the 
Board of Directors

Members of the Board of Directors only receive a fixed compensation based on the 

responsibilities and time requirement of their function, without any entitlement to 

performance-related compensation. This ensures that the Board of Directors remains 

independent while exercising its supervisory duties towards the Executive Committee. The 

amount of compensation for each function of the Board of Directors is determined annually 

considering the market compensation trends and comparisons with other listed Swiss 

industrial companies which operate internationally. The last benchmarking analysis was 

conducted in financial year 2016/17 and had shown that overall the compensation of the 

Board of Directors is slightly below market practice. Nevertheless, the Board of Directors 

decided to keep the compensation structure and levels unchanged but to allocate the shares 

based on a fixed monetary amount rather than a fixed number of shares, starting with the 

compensation period from the 2017 AGM onwards. This decision has been taken in response 

to the feedback received by shareholders and proxy advisors and is also aligned with 

prevalent market practice. The compensation system and levels are documented in the 

Board of Directors compensation directive and are summarized in the table below.

1. Composition of compensation

The compensation paid to the Board of Directors comprises a cash payment of CHF 90,000 

and an award of CHF 80’000 in restricted shares of dormakaba Holding AG. The Chairman 

of the Board of Directors receives a cash payment of CHF 330,000 and an award of 

CHF 240,000 in restricted shares. Additional fees are paid for specific functions such as 

chairmanship and/or membership in a committee of the Board of Directors or for 

performing special additional tasks assigned by the Board of Directors. The Chairman of the 

Board of Directors is not eligible to additional compensation for his participation in the 

committees.

The members of the Board of Directors may decide to receive part of the cash payment in 

the form of shares of the company. The number of shares awarded is calculated using the 

average closing share price for the last five trading days of the last month of the relevant 

compensation period. The awarded shares are restricted for a period of three years; this 

blocking period remains in place if a member leaves the Board of Directors. In addition, a 

shareholding ownership guideline is in place, requiring Board members to hold a minimum of 

500 shares of dormakaba. This can be built up over a period of three years after the 

implementation of the guideline (in October 2014) or within three years after the election to 

the Board of Directors (in case of new members).

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Compensation is paid on a pro-rata basis to Board members twice a year. For the financial 

year 2017/18, the first compensation period ended on 30 April 2018, the second will end on 

31 October 2018. Actual expenses incurred are only reimbursed for travel and journeys 

outside Switzerland or as caused by special additional tasks performed on behalf of and 

assigned by the Board of Directors.

As at 30 June 2018, in compliance with the 

Articles of Incorporation

, there were no 

outstanding loans or credit facilities between dormakaba and current or former members of 

the Board of Directors, or parties closely related to them. Investments held by members of 

the Board of Directors or related persons (including conversion and option rights) – if any – 

are listed 

here
.

2. Assessment of actual compensation paid to the Board of Directors 
in the financial year 2017/18

The actual compensation paid to the Board of Directors remained stable compared to 

previous year (+0.7%). A slight difference relates to the value of the shares (a special cap 

was applied for the period from the AGM 2016 to the AGM 2017 and the system was 

changed from a fixed number of shares to a fixed monetary amount at the AGM 2017) and 

to a difference in the amount paid for special tasks in both years.

At the AGM 2017, the shareholders approved a maximum aggregate amount of 

CHF 2,750,000 for the Board of Directors for the compensation period from the AGM 2017 

until the AGM 2018. The compensation effectively paid for the portion of this term of office 

included in this Compensation Report (October 2017–30 June 2018) is within the limit 

approved by the shareholders. A conclusive assessment for the entire period will be included 

in the Compensation Report 2018/19.

At the AGM 2016, the shareholders approved a maximum aggregate amount of 

CHF 2,750,000 for the Board of Directors for the compensation period from the AGM 2016 

until the AGM 2017. The compensation effectively paid was CHF 2,340,000 and is within the 

limit approved by the shareholders.

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Compensation architecture for the 
Executive Committee

The compensation awarded to members of the Executive Committee is primarily driven by 

the success of the company. In addition to a competitive fixed compensation there is a 

performance-related component that rewards for performance and allows members of the 

Executive Committee to participate in the company’s long-term value creation. The overall 

compensation consists of the following elements:

• Annual base salary;

• Benefits (such as retirement benefits);

• Short-term incentive;

• Long-term incentive (share-based compensation).

To ensure consistency across the organization, roles within the organization have been 

evaluated using the job grading methodology of Korn Ferry Hay Group. The grading system 

is the basis for compensation activities such as benchmarking and determination of 

compensation structure and levels. For comparative purposes dormakaba refers to external 

compensation studies that are conducted regularly by Korn Ferry Hay Group in most 

countries. Overall, these studies include the compensation data of 2,500 technology and 

industrial companies, including listed and privately held competitors in the security sector 

that are comparable with dormakaba in terms of annual revenues, number of employees, 

and complexity in the relevant national or regional market. Consequently, there is no pre-

defined peer group of companies that is used globally. Rather, the benchmark companies will 

vary from country to country based on the database of Korn Ferry Hay Group. For the CEO 

role, Korn Ferry Hay Group included the following companies in the benchmark: Autoneum, 

Bucher Industries, EMS Chemie, Geberit, Georg Fischer, Landis+Gyr, Logitech, Lonza, OC 

Oerlikon, Sonova, and Sulzer (Swiss listed industrial companies of similar size in terms of 

market capitalization, revenue, and headcount).

The compensation paid to the Executive Committee must in principle be based on the 

market median in the relevant national or regional market and must be within a range of –

20% to +35% of this figure. The variable component of compensation (= short- and long-

term incentives) is targeted to make up for at least 50% of the overall compensation.

1. Annual base salary

Members of the Executive Committee receive an annual base salary for fulfilling their 

functional role. It is based on the following factors:

• Content, responsibilities and complexity of the function;

• External market value of the respective role: amount paid for comparable positions in the 

industrial sector in the country where the member works;

• Individual profile in terms of skill set, experience and seniority.

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2. Benefits

As the Executive Committee is international in its nature, the members participate in the 

benefits plans available in their country of employment. Benefits consist mainly of 

retirement, insurance and health care plans that are designed to provide a reasonable level 

of protection for the participants and their dependents in respect to the events of 

retirement, disability, death, and illness/accident. The members of the Executive Committee 

with a Swiss employment contract participate in the occupational pension plans offered to 

all employees in Switzerland, which consist of a basic pension fund and a supplementary 

plan for management positions. The pension fund of dormakaba in Switzerland is in line with 

benefits provided by other Swiss multinational industrial companies.

Members of the Executive Committee under foreign employment contracts are insured 

commensurately with market conditions and with their position. Each plan varies in line with 

the local competitive and legal environment and is, as a minimum, in accordance with the 

legal requirements of the respective country.

Further, members of the Executive Committee are also provided with certain executive 

perquisites such as company car or car allowance, representation allowance and other 

benefits in kind according to competitive market practice in their country of employment.

3. Variable compensation

The variable compensation consists of a short-term incentive (STI) and long-term incentive 

(LTI).

3.1 Short-term incentive
The short-term incentive is defined annually as a cash payment and aims to motivate the 

participants to meet and exceed the company’s financial objectives, which are defined in line 

with the Group’s strategy. Pursuant to the 

Article of Incorporation 24

 the short-term 

incentive may not exceed 150% of the individual annual base salary for the members of the 

Executive Committee (cap).

Following the “We are ONE company” principle, the individual short-term incentive paid to 

the members of the Executive Committee is strictly based on Group and segment financial 

objectives and not on individual goals. For the CEO and other Executive Committee 

members (CFO, CIO (Chief Integration Officer), CTO (Chief Technology Officer), CMO 

(Chief Manufacturing Officer)), the incentive formula relates exclusively to Group results. 

For the COOs, it relates to segment results and Group results as follows:

  Group   Segment

  Rationale

Key & Wall 
Solutions

  30%   70%

Access Solutions 
(AS)

  10%  

30% all AS 
segments
60% own AS 
segment

Key & Wall Solutions is an independent global 
segment, the 30 – 70% split between Group’s and 
segment’s results is well balanced in terms of 
rewarding the collective performance of the Group 
and the individual performance of the segment.

AS segments (AMER, APAC, DACH, EMEA) are 
interdependent, therefore the weighting strongly 
encourages collaboration between AS segments 
and rewards for the AS collective performance and 
the individual performance of each AS segment in a 
balanced manner.

The business results are compared to the previous year’s results to drive a continuous 

improvement of the business achievements, year after year. The incentive formulas for all 

members of the Executive Committee are built around the following principle: the short-

term incentive consists of a pre-defined share of profit, which is determined for each 

function individually, multiplied by the growth multiplier (see the following illustration).

 
 
 
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The pre-defined share of profit is expressed as a percentage of Group net income or as a 

percentage of segment EBIT. The growth multiplier depends on the company’s or on the 

segment’s revenue growth compared to previous year and is capped at 1.6 in case of 

substantial growth; the net working capital (NWC) multiplier depends on the segment’s 

change of net working capital compared to previous year and is capped at 1.4 in case of 

substantial reduction of net working capital.

This formula is aligned to the business strategy of profitable growth because it rewards for 

bottom-line (Group net income or segment EBIT) and top-line results (sales growth). 

Further, for the COOs responsible for a segment, the formula also includes a NWC 

multiplier, which reflects the focus on efficient management of the company’s financial 

resources.

The calculation of the short-term incentive is based – just as the audited financial 

statements of the Group – on the actual figures recorded in the financial reporting system. 

Special effects that have a material impact on the financial results, such as significant 

acquisitions and divestments or extraordinary results representing merger-related 

integration costs, are excluded so that the financial results are comparable to previous year. 

There was no such special effect in the reporting year.

3.2 Long-term incentive
The purpose of the long-term incentive is to give the Executive Committee an ownership 

interest in dormakaba and a participation in the long-term performance of the company 

and thus to align their interests to those of the shareholders.

At the beginning of the long-term incentive plan cycle (grant date), Executive Committee 

members are awarded restricted shares and performance share units (former matching 

shares) of dormakaba on the basis of the following criteria:

•

External benchmark:

typical grant size of long-term incentive for a similar function in the 

relevant market and positioning of the individual’s total direct compensation compared to 

that benchmark. Total direct compensation includes fixed base salary plus short-term 

incentive plus allocation under the long-term incentive plan.

•

Individual performance: 

measured against pre-defined priorities in the financial year prior 

to the grant, as documented within the performance management process. The long-

term incentive is the only compensation program that takes into consideration the 

individual performance of the Executive Committee members. For each member, a list of 

individual strategic priorities is determined before the start of each financial year based 

on the mid-term plan of the Group, segment or function. At the end of each financial 

year, the individual performance of the member is evaluated against those strategic 

priorities and will be considered for the determination of the grant size of the long-term 

incentive in the following financial year. 

 
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•

Strategic importance: 

impact of the Executive Committee member's projects on the 

long-term company's success.

•

Retention: 

desire to retain the person to the company and to its overall long-term value 

creation by offering restricted shares and performance share units subject to a three-year 

vesting period.

Based on the above criteria, the CEO formulates a proposal for long-term incentive awards 

of the individual Executive Committee members and other members of Senior Management, 

which is subject to approval by the Compensation Committee. For the CEO, the Chairman 

of the Compensation Committee formulates a proposal that is subject to the approval of 

the Compensation Committee. The long-term incentive award is determined as a number of 

shares. Pursuant to the Article of Incorporation 24 the fair value of the long-term incentive 

at grant may not exceed 150% of the individual annual base salary for the members of the 

Executive Committee (cap).

The long-term incentive award is split into two components: two-thirds are granted in form 

of restricted shares of dormakaba subject to a three-year blocking period. This component 

of the award is designed to provide participants an ownership interest in the long-term 

value creation of the company by making them shareholders. The remaining third of the 

award is granted in form of performance share units of dormakaba subject to a three-year 

performance-based vesting period. This component of the award is designed to reward 

participants for the future performance of the earnings per share (EPS) of the company 

over the three-year performance period. The remuneration may range from 0% to a 

maximum of 200% of the original number of units granted (maximum two shares for each 

performance share unit originally granted).

In summary, while the long-term incentive award is granted on the basis of factors related 

to the function (strategic importance) and the individual (positioning versus benchmark, 

performance, retention need), the vesting of the performance share units depends on future 

company performance (measured by EPS development).

Restricted shares and performance share units are usually awarded annually in September. 

In case of voluntary termination by the participant or termination for cause by the company, 

restricted shares remain blocked and the performance share units are forfeited without any 

compensation. In case of termination without cause, retirement or disability, restricted 

shares remain blocked and the performance share units are subject to an accelerated pro-

rata vesting on the basis of target performance (100%). In case of death or change of 

control, the blocking period of the shares is lifted and performance share units are subject to 

an accelerated pro-rata vesting (death) or full vesting (change of control) at target 

performance (see also 

Corporate Governance Report “Changes of control and defense 

measures”

). The conditions for the award of shares and performance share units are 

governed by the stock award plans of dormakaba and are identical for all participants.

Shares awarded in recent years have come from treasury shares and to a small extent from 

conditional capital.

The long-term incentive plan has been thoroughly reviewed during the reporting year and will 

be refined starting with the grants in September 2018 for financial year 2018/19.

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In a first step (for the award in financial year 2018/19 that will be granted in September 

2018), the grant size will be determined as a monetary amount rather than a number of 

shares. Further, the performance measurement will include relative total shareholder return 

(TSR) and EPS growth over the three-year vesting period. TSR will be measured relatively to 

companies of the Swiss Market Index Mid (SMIM) and will provide for a full vesting for 

median performance. The EPS growth target will be fully aligned with dormakaba’s 

communicated strategy of organic sales growth, which is to outperform weighted GDP 

growth by 2% points. The vesting formula for both performance indicators is illustrated 

below, there is no vesting below the threshold levels of performance:

In a second step (as of grant in September 2019), the mix between restricted shares and 

performance share units will be shifted towards more performance share units to further 

align to market practice: half of the grant in September 2019 will be awarded in form of 

performance share units and half of the grant will be awarded in form of restricted shares.

Further details on the long-term incentive plan design will be disclosed in the compensation 

report 2018/19.

4. Employment contracts

The members of the Executive Committee are employed under employment contracts of 

unlimited duration that are subject to a notice period of up to twelve months. Members of 

the Executive Committee are not contractually entitled to termination payments or any 

change of control provisions other than the accelerated vesting and/or unblocking of share 

awards mentioned above.

5. Shareholding ownership guideline

The members of the Executive Committee are required to own at least a minimum multiple 

of their annual base salary in dormakaba shares within five years of hire or promotion to the 

Executive Committee, as set out in the following table.

CEO

  300% of annual base salary

Member of the Executive 
Committee

  200% of annual base salary

To calculate whether the minimum holding requirement is met, all vested shares are 

considered regardless of whether they are restricted or not. However, unvested performance 

share units are excluded from the calculation. The Compensation Committee reviews 

compliance with the share ownership guideline on an annual basis. In the event of a 

substantial rise or drop in the share price, the Board of Directors may, at its discretion, 

review the minimum ownership requirement.

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6. Assessment of actual compensation paid to the Executive 
Committee in the 2017/18 financial year

In comparison to the previous year, total direct compensation (TDC) of the Executive 

Committee rose by 12%. There are several factors that impacted the level of actual 

compensation paid to the Executive Committee in the 2017/18 financial year, which are 

summarized below.

•

Different composition of the Executive Committee

: Alwin Berninger replaced Dieter 

Sichelschmidt. Both have worked for a period of six months during the reporting year and 

their compensation during this period has been included accordingly. However, the value 

of the long-term incentive for Dieter Sichelschmidt has been included in full, while Alwin 

Berninger will start to participate in the long-term incentive as of financial year 2018/19, 

as per plan rules. Further, Christoph Jacob has stepped down from the Executive 

Committee during the reporting year and is contractually entitled to a notice period of 

twelve months. The compensation during the notice period has been fully considered in 

the compensation amount of the reporting year, including the five months of the notice 

period that belong to the next financial year.

•

Material changes in currency exchange rates

: seven members of the Executive Committee 

are paid in foreign currencies (five in Euros). Their compensation is converted into Swiss 

Francs for the disclosure in this report. Due to the weaker Swiss Franc against other 

major currencies compared to the previous year, especially with the Euro, the amounts 

disclosed in Swiss Francs have increased even when the compensation amount in local 

currency has remained unchanged.

•

Base salary increases

: the base salaries of four Executive Committee members, including 

the CEO, have been adjusted during the reporting year due to change of scope of role 

and/or positioning to market benchmark. The base salaries of the other Executive 

Committee members have not changed compared to the previous financial year. The base 

salary increase amounts to 4.4% for the Executive Committee overall;

•

STI payout

: the STI payout formula is based on performance improvements from year-to-

year (and not on the achievement of budgeted targets). A payout of 98% of annual base 

salary (on average) for the Executive Committee members corresponds to the level of 

expected performance for the financial year 2017/18. The STI payout of the Executive 

Committee members reflects the underlying financial performance in the reporting year, 

especially the increase in Group net income which is the main driver of the STI payout for 

the CEO and members of the Executive Committee with global responsibility (CFO, CIO, 

CTO, CMO). The financial performance of the segments (COOs) in terms of profitability, 

sales growth, and net working capital management was below expectations overall, with 

the strongest outperformance by AS APAC and AS EMEA and the weakest development 

by AS AMER and AS DACH. In the reporting year, the STI payout of Executive Committee 

members was 84% of annual base salary on average (previous year 107%). For the CEO, 

the STI payout was capped to 150% of annual base salary, as in previous year and as 

foreseen by the article of incorporation 24. The increase of the CEO’s STI payout amount 

compared to previous year was driven by the higher annual base salary on which the cap 

was applied. In fact, without applying the cap in both years, the STI amount in the 

reporting year would have been 24% lower than in previous year.

•

LTI grant: 

the long-term incentive grant size was determined on the basis of several 

factors (described under 

section 3.2

) including individual performance in previous year, 

strategic importance of the projects under responsibility, positioning against benchmark 

and retention need. The grant size of the CEO has been slightly increased compared to 

previous year because the grant size in previous year had been defined on the basis of two 

months as CEO of former Kaba and ten months as CEO of the merged company 

dormakaba. In terms of individual performance, the strategic priorities of the CEO for 

financial year 2016/17 (considered for determining the grant size in financial year 2017/18) 

have been implemented very successfully (see strategic priorities of the CEO below). For 

the other members of the Executive Committee, the typical grant size was higher than in 

the previous year, mainly since all grants have been determined on a full year basis for all 

Executive members (previous year: grant size for four Executive members prorated for 

ten months as a result of the merger). Further, the share price has increased by 32% in 

financial year 2017/18 compared to the financial year 2016/17. As the grant size of the 

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long-term incentive was denominated as a number of shares, the share price evolution 

between both years directly impacted the monetary value of the grant.

Strategic priorities of the CEO (financial year 2016/17)*

Business performance

  Achieve business/operational performance in line with guidance

Post-Merger Integration 

(PMI)

Implement core projects (infrastructure), value driver initiatives 
(business plan related), and change management programs

Business development

Selectively establish further acquisitions/divestments in accordance 
with strategic priorities

Digitalization

Cost optimization

Organization

Brand

Infrastructure

Drive the digitalization initiatives (“connected company”, “connected 
products”, “connected customers”) as part of the Group strategy and 
implement enhanced IP (intellectual property) management

  Ensure procurement savings and guide lean programs

Establish Group-wide consistent human resources programs, such as 
succession management and leadership development programs

  Introduce the new brand consistently on a global basis

Deliver the information technology plan (ERP, CRM, etc.) in 
accordance with the IT strategy

* This information is disclosed in summarized form for confidentiality reasons

Variable compensation forms a major part of total direct compensation (TDC). The 

percentage of overall compensation paid to the Executive Committee as variable 

compensation in the reporting year was 64% (excluding benefits and social security 

contributions) and remained stable (previous year: 64%). Variable compensation paid out in 

shares accounted to 30% of TDC (previous year: 24%), which is in line with the 

compensation strategy (communicated in the previous compensation reports) to award 

30% of total compensation in shares by applying compensation increases primarily on the 

long-term incentive component rather than on the other compensation elements.

At the AGM 2016, the shareholders approved a maximum aggregate amount of 

CHF 18,230,000 for the Executive Committee for the financial year 2017/18. The 

compensation effectively awarded of CHF 14,647,636 is within the limits approved by the 

shareholders.

The principles stated in the compensation regulations approved by the Board of Directors in 

the financial year 2013/14 were again proven to be very effective in the reporting year. 

Rigorous implementation of these regulations guarantees consistent and transparent 

compensation practice based on uniform principles and criteria.

As at 30 June 2018, in compliance with the 

Articles of Incorporation

, there were no 

outstanding loans or credit facilities between dormakaba and current or former members of 

the Executive Committee, or parties closely related to them. Investments held by members 

of the Executive Committee or related persons (including conversion and option rights) – if 

any – are listed 

here
.

 
 
 
 
 
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Compensation to the Board of 
Directors and Executive 
Committee

Financial year 2017/18

Board of Directors

Brecht-Bergen Stephanie

Chiu Elton SK

Daeniker Daniel

Chair Audit Committee

Dörig Rolf

Vice-Chairman of the Board

Chair Compensation Committee

Member Nomination Committee

Dubs-Kuenzle Karina

Graf Ulrich

Chairman of the Board

Chair Nomination Committee

Gummert Hans

Member Audit Committee

Member Compensation Committee

Member Nomination Committee

Heppner John

Hess Hans

Member Audit Committee

Member Compensation Committee

Member Nomination Committee

Mankel Christine

Total Board of Directors

Compensation 1)

  Basic compensation  

Additional 
compensation 
(committees, 
special tasks)  

Social benefits  

Total (CHF)  

of which in shares 
(CHF) 2)

168,613  

168,613  

168,613  

–  

–  

60,000  

–  

11,718  

15,703  

168,613  

180,331  

244,316  

77,999

77,999

100,146

168,613  

55,000  

15,594  

239,207  

77,999

168,613  

565,840  

20,000  

20,000  

13,127  

34,172  

201,741  

620,012  

77,999

235,418

168,613  

139,240  

–  

307,853  

109,311

168,613  

168,613  

20,000  

35,000  

–  

14,374  

188,613  

217,987  

96,357

77,999

168,613  

2,083,360  

–  

–  

168,613  

349,240  

104,687  

2,537,287  

113,893

1,045,120

1) Compensation for the employer representatives on the Swiss pension fund (Ulrich Graf, Karina Dubs-Kuenzle) of CHF 20,000 each and compensation for 

the membership of the Supervisory Board of dormakaba Holding GmbH + Co. KGaA and ISEO (Hans Gummert) of CHF 104,240 are included in the 
compensation (additional compensation). Business expenses are not included.

2) The compensation for the reporting period is paid out in three installments (November 2017, Mai 2018 and November 2018). The value of the shares is as 

follows: for the period until the 2017 AGM, shares were awarded based on a fixed number of shares. However, due to the significant share price increase in 
2017, the Board of Directors had decided to cap the overall value of shares transferred for the compensation period from the 2016 AGM until the 2017 
AGM to CHF 240’000 for the Chairman of the Board and to CHF 80’000 for the other Board members. Therefore, the number of shares transferred in 
November 2017 had been capped, taking into account the value of shares already transferred in May 2017. Since the 2017 AGM, shares are awarded based 
on a fixed monetary amount of CHF 240’000 for the Chairman of the Board and CHF 80’000 for the other Board members.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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  Fixed compensation

  Variable compensation

Total CHF

Fixed basic 
payment 3)

Benefits and 
Social / 
Pension 
contributions 4) 

Total 
aggregate 
amount

 STI 5)

 LTI 6)

Social / 
Pension 

contributions  

Total 
aggregate 
amount

Executive Committee

Cadonau Riet

Other Executive 
Committee

832,008  

146,263  

978,271  

1,275,000  

934,408  

331,102  

2,540,510  

3,518,781

3,598,406  

1,054,874  

4,653,280  

2,902,258  

2,687,999  

885,318  

6,475,575  

11,128,855

Total Executive Committee  

4,430,414  

1,201,137  

5,631,551  

4,177,258  

3,622,408  

1,216,420  

9,016,085  

14,647,636

3) Includes a replacement award of CHF 77,738 to compensate for forfeited remuneration at previous employer as a result of joining dormakaba.

4) Includes contributions to social security and occupational pension plans as well as fringe benefits. Contributions to social security and occupational pension 
plans are the contributions effectively paid in the reporting year and relate to the fixed and variable compensation that were effectively paid out in the 
reporting year. Fringe benefits include an outplacement consulting of CHF 57,911 and elements such as private use of company car, service anniversary or 
housing contributions. Fringe benefits amount to CHF 21,579 for the CEO and CHF 540,572 for the other members of the Executive Committee.

5) The short-term incentive reported will be paid after the end of the reporting year.

6) The CEO receives a guaranteed allocation of 550 shares (worth CHF 419,925) which are blocked for three years. These shares are not yet included in the 

shares held as of 30.06.2018 as listed in the table "Shares held by Board of Directors and Executive Committee". However, they have been included in the 
long-term incentive compensation figure with a share price of CHF 763.50 (average closing price of May/June 2018).

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
   
   
   
   
 
 
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Financial year 2016/2017

Board of Directors

Brecht-Bergen Stephanie

Chiu Elton SK

Daeniker Daniel

Chair Audit Committee

Dörig Rolf

Vice-Chairman of the Board

Chair Compensation Committee

Member Nomination Committee

Dubs-Kuenzle Karina

Graf Ulrich

Chairman of the Board

Chair Nomination Committee

Gummert Hans

Member Audit Committee

Member Compensation Committee

Member Nomination Committee

Heppner John

Hess Hans

Member Audit Committee

Member Compensation Committee

Member Nomination Committee

Mankel Christine

Total Board of Directors

Compensation 1)

  Basic compensation  

Additional 
compensation 
(committees, 
special tasks)  

Social benefits  

Total (CHF)  

of which in shares 
(CHF) 2)

167,770  

167,770  

167,770  

–  

5,905  

60,000  

–  

11,563  

15,398  

167,770  

185,238  

243,168  

77,770

77,770

115,642

167,770  

55,000  

15,464  

238,234  

77,770

167,770  

540,260  

20,000  

20,000  

13,009  

32,578  

200,779  

592,838  

77,770

210,260

167,770  

132,236  

–  

300,006  

96,285

167,770  

167,770  

40,000  

35,000  

–  

13,818  

207,770  

216,588  

108,068

108,909

167,770  

2,050,190  

–  

–  

368,141  

101,832  

167,770  

2,520,163  

77,770

1,028,014

1) Compensation for the employer representatives on the Swiss pension fund (Ulrich Graf, Karina Dubs-Kuenzle) of CHF 20,000 each, compensation for 

membership of the Board of Directors of Wah Yuet Group Holdings Limited (Chiu Elton SK) of CHF 5,905 and compensation for the membership of the 
Supervisory Board of dormakaba Holding GmbH + Co. KGaA and ISEO (Hans Gummert) of CHF 97,236 are included in the compensation (additional 
compensation). Business expenses are not included.

2) The compensation for the reporting period is paid out in three installments. The valuation of the shares is based on the share price at respective grant 

dates and can
therefore vary. The shares for the last installments will be transferred in November 2017. Due to the significant increase of the share price in the last 
months, the Board of Directors decided to cap the value of the shares transferred for the compensation period from the 2016 AGM until the 2017 AGM to 
CHF 240’000 for the Chairman of the Board and to CHF 80’000 for the other Board members. The disclosed amount of share compensation for financial 
year 2016/17 is based on a share price of CHF 691.50 for the compensation period July until October 2016 and on the capped amount for the compensation 
period November 2016 until June 2017. The number of shares cannot be calculated yet, as it will depend on the share price used to convert the 
compensation amount (average closing share price of the last five trading days in October 2017, as per compensation directive).

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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  Fixed compensation

  Variable compensation

Total CHF

Fixed basic 
payment

Benefits and 
Social / 
Pension 
contributions 3) 

Total 
aggregate 
amount

 STI 4)

 LTI 5)

Social / 
Pension 

contributions  

Total 
aggregate 
amount

Executive Committee

Cadonau Riet

Other Executive 
Committee

782,002  

152,195  

934,197  

1,200,000  

816,547  

315,133  

2,331,680  

3,265,877

3,245,050  

766,818  

4,011,868  

3,118,975  

1,878,275  

751,139  

5,748,389  

9,760,257

Total Executive Committee  

4,027,052  

919,012  

4,946,065  

4,318,975  

2,694,822  

1,066,272  

8,080,069  

13,026,134

3) Includes contributions to social security and occupational pension plans as well as fringe benefits. Contributions to social security and occupational pension 
plans are the contributions effectively paid in the reporting year and relate to the fixed and variable compensation that were effectively paid out in the 
reporting year. Fringe benefits include elements such as private use of company car, service anniversary or housing contributions. Fringe benefits amount 
to CHF 29,988 for the CEO and CHF 322,833 for the other members of the Executive Committee.

4) The short-term incentive reported will be paid after the end of the reporting years.

5) The CEO receives a guaranteed allocation of 550 shares (worth CHF 476,460) which are blocked for three years. These shares are not yet included in the 
shares held as of 30.06.2017 as listed in the table "Shares held by Board of Directors and Executive Committee". However, they have been included in the 
long-term incentive compensation figure with a share price of CHF 866.29 (average closing price of May/June 2017).

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
   
   
   
   
 
 
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Shares held by Board of Directors and Executive Committee

As at the respective call date, the individual members of the Board of Directors and the 

Executive Committee (including related parties) held the following number of shares in 

dormakaba Holding AG.

Board of Directors

Brecht-Bergen Stephanie

Chiu Elton SK

Daeniker Daniel

Dörig Rolf

Dubs-Kuenzle Karina

Graf Ulrich

Gummert Hans

Heppner John

Hess Hans

Mankel Christine

Total Board of Directors

Executive Committee

Berninger Alwin

Brinker Bernd

Cadonau Riet

Gaspari Roberto

Häberli Andreas

Jacob Christoph

Kincaid Michael

Lee Jim-Heng

Lichtenberg Jörg

Malacarne Beat

Sichelschmidt Dieter 1)

Zocca Stefano

Total Executive Committee

1) Member of the Executive Committee until the 31 December 2017

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2018  

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2017

Number of 
shares  

Number of 
shares

189,958  

189,868

773  

1,424  

2,363  

99,483  

6,148  

479  

626  

1,360  

683

1,305

2,153

84,861

6,476

198

510

1,270

190,005  

492,619  

189,868

477,192

-  

550  

4,330  

2,576  

1,505  

132  

1,012  

1,396  

318  

867  

1,494  

14,180  

250

3,930

2,238

1,185

72

714

1,146

167

1,425

150

1,251

12,528

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Information for investors as at 
30 June 2018

in CHF million, except where indicated

2017/18  

2016/17  

2015/16  

2014/15  

2013/14

dormakaba Group  

  Kaba Group

Net sales

Organic growth in %

Earnings before depreciation and amortization (EBITDA)

EBITDA in % of net sales

Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT)

EBIT in % of net sales

Net profit 1)

Net profit in % of net sales

Net profit after minorities

Basic earnings per share (in CHF)

Diluted earnings per share (in CHF)

Dividend per share (in CHF)

Payout ratio in % 3)

Cash generated from operations

Net cash from operating activities

Net cash from operating activities in % of net sales

Net cash used in investing activities

Free cash flow (net) before dividend

Net cash flows from financing activities

Of which dividends paid

Personnel expenses

Average number of full-time equivalent employees

Capital Structure

Total assets

Net operating assets

Return on net operating assets (RONOA) in %

Total assets in % of net sales

Property, plant and equipment in % of net sales

Inventories in % of net sales

Receivables in % of net sales

Net working capital

Net working capital in % of net sales

(Current assets less cash and cash equivalents 
and current income tax assets, less trade 
payables, accrued and other current liabilities, 
provisions)

Net debt

Net debt/EBITDA

Interest coverage

Shareholders’ equity

Return on equity (ROE) in %

Shareholders’ equity per share (in CHF)

2,841.0  

2.6  

431.0  

15.2  

364.3  

12.8  

238.7  

8.4  

123.8  

29.6  

29.5  
15.0 2)

51  

367.2  

268.9  

9.5  

–231.8  

37.1  

–129.8  

–58.6  

1,045.6  

16,433  

1,982.3  

679.2  

53.6  

69.8  

16.1  

15.2  

17.7  

438.3  

15.4  

701.2  

1.6  

10.5  

187.0  

127.6  

44.6  

2,520.1  
4.3 *

387.3  

15.4  

327.0  

13.0  

224.6  

8.9  

116.4  

27.8  

27.7  

14.0  

50  

354.7  

265.3  

10.5  

–964.5  

–699.2  

654.1  

–50.4  

933.3  

16,250  

1,909.0  

570.3  

57.3  

75.8  

16.4  

16.3  

18.3  

398.2  

15.8  

627.6  

1.6  

25.0  

183.1  

122.7  

43.5  

2,302.6 *
2.3 *
332.7 *
14.4 *
278.2 *
12.1 *
117.2 *
5.1 *
60.4 *
14.4 *
14.4 *

12.0  
55 *

327.6  

255.3  

12.1  

13.5  

268.8  

–213.2  

–240.7  

792.6  

15,779  

1,579.3  

441.2  
63.1 *
68.6 *
14.3 *
15.8 *
17.5 *

316.2  
13.7 *

–159.1  
–0.5 *
40.6 *

680.5  
17.2 *

162.0  

1,085.2  

1,003.5

5.4  

170.2  

15.7  

145.0  

13.3  

98.9  

9.1  

98.4  

25.6  

25.6  

12.0  

51  

149.1  

104.3  

9.6  

–142.5  

–38.2  

111.4  

–41.8  

406.0  

8,948  

734.3  

331.9  

43.7  

67.7  

14.3  

16.2  

17.1  

177.9  

16.4  

–121.2  

–0.7  

29.9  

442.1  

22.4  

114.9  

5.1

154.5

15.4

130.6

13.0

91.3

9.1

91.2

24.0

24.0

11.0

46

149.3

105.0

10.5

–69.0

36.0

–93.4

–41.9

390.2

7,738

650.9

294.1

44.4

64.9

15.6

16.5

17.8

152.7

15.2

–35.4

–0.2

37.7

323.3

28.2

85.0

1) Only in 2015/16: includes merger related extraordinary expenses CHF 89.4 million.

2) In 2017/18: proposal to the Annual General Meeting; in the form of a distribution of capital reserves.

3) Only in 2015/16: payout ratio excludes extraordinary expenses CHF 89.4 million and the related tax impact.

* Pro forma based (other items as reported)

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Information for investors per share data

Capital stock

Registered shares at CHF 0.10 par 
value

Outstanding shares at end of 
financial year

Weighted average number of 
shares outstanding (diluted)

Par value of average outstanding 
shares

Par value of year-end outstanding 
shares

Shareholders as at 30 June

Figures per share (fully diluted)

EBITDA per share (Group)

Earnings per share (Group)

Dividend (gross) per share

Payout ratio 2)

Shareholders’ equity per share 
(Group)

Price per share

– high

– low

– 31 December

– 30 June

Market capitalization

– high

– low

– 30 June

Dividend yield

– low

– high

No

No

No

CHF m

CHF m

No

CHF

CHF

CHF

%

CHF

CHF

CHF

CHF

CHF

CHF m

CHF m

CHF m

%

%

2017/18

2016/17

2015/16

2014/15

2013/14

dormakaba Group

  Kaba Group

4,200,026

4,200,026  

4,195,026  

4,195,026

3,815,026

4,187,243

4,177,588  

4,190,963  

4,184,261

3,798,121

4,195,507

4,208,743  

4,200,816  

3,848,787

3,803,998

0.4

0.4

8,874

102.7

29.5
15.0 1)

51

44.6

1,001.0

674.0

907.5

694.5

4,191.4

2,822.2

2,908.0

1.5 3)
2.2 3)

0.4  

0.4  

7,525  

92.0  

27.7  

14.0  

50  

43.5  

888.0  

659.0  

757.0  

833.0  

3,709.7  

2,753.0  

3,479.9  

1.6  

2.1  

0.4  

0.4  

7,181  

79.2 *
14.4 *

12.0  
55 *

162.0  

693.5  

543.0  

683.5  

679.5  

2,906.4  

2,275.7  

2,847.8  

1.7  

2.2  

0.4

0.4

6,683

44.2

25.6

12.0

51

114.9

630.0

413.8

502.5

556.5

2,636.1

1,731.4

2,328.5

1.9

2.9

0.4

0.4

6,750

40.6

24.0

11.0

46

85.0

446.8

356.0

433.5

438.5

1,697.0

1,352.1

1,665.5

2.5

3.1

1) In 2017/18: proposal to the Annual General Meeting; in the form of a distribution of capital reserves.

2) Only in 2015/16: payout ratio excludes extraordinary expenses CHF 89.4 million and the related tax impact.

3) In 2017/18: under the precondition that the shareholder approves the dividend proposed at the Annual General Meeting

* Pro-forma-based (other items as reported or market rates)

 
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Disclaimer

This communication contains certain forward-looking statements including, but not limited 

to, those using the words “believes”, “assumes”, “expects” or formulations of a similar kind. 

Such forward-looking statements are made on the basis of assumptions and expectations 

that the company believes to be reasonable at this time, but may prove to be erroneous. 

Undue reliance should not be placed on such statements because, by their nature, they are 

subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which could lead to 

substantial differences between the actual future results, the financial situation, the 

development or performance of the company or the Group and those either expressed or 

implied by such statements. Such factors include, but are not limited to:

• general economic conditions,

• competition from other companies,

• the effects and risks of new technologies,

• the company’s continuing capital requirements,

• financing costs,

• delays in the integration of the merger or acquisitions,

• changes in the operating expenses,

• currency and raw material price fluctuations,

• the company’s ability to recruit and retain qualified employees,

• political risks in countries where the company operates,

• changes in applicable law,

• realization of synergies,

• and other factors identified in this communication

Should one or more of these risks, uncertainties or other factors materialize, or should any 

underlying assumption or expectation prove incorrect, actual outcomes may vary 

substantially from those indicated. In view of these risks, uncertainties or other factors, 

readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. 

Except as required by applicable law or regulation, the company accepts no obligation to 

continue to report or update such forward-looking statements or adjust them to future 

events or developments. It should be noted that past performance is not a guide to future 

performance. Please also note that interim results are not necessarily indicative of the full-

year results. Persons requiring advice should consult an independent adviser.

This communication does not constitute an offer or an invitation for the sale or purchase of 

securities in any jurisdiction.

dormakaba®, dorma+kaba®, Kaba®, Dorma®, Ilco®, La Gard®, LEGIC®, Silca®, SAFLOK®, BEST®, 

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