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dormakaba Holding AG

Annual Report

Financial statements,  
governance and compensation

Financial Year

2018/19

 
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Letter to shareholders

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Riet Cadonau, Chairman and CEO

Dear Shareholders

In financial year 2018/19, we made further progress in our corporate development and 

continued to strengthen our position as one of the top three companies in our industry. Our 

focus was on improving profitability and with that on sustainable profitable growth. Since 

the merger to form dormakaba, we have continually improved our EBITDA margin, starting 

at 13.5% and now reaching 15.9%. This increase in profitability was driven by cost synergies 

from the merger in addition to efficiency gains and portfolio management measures.

Another focal point was the investment in innovation and digital transformation that we 

announced in summer 2018. In accordance with our corporate strategy, we once again 

invested significantly in innovation, digitization, and IT platforms, which inevitably had a 

negative effect on profitability in the reporting period. However, we are convinced that with 

these investments we have established a solid foundation to strengthen our competitive 

position in the years to come in an increasingly digitalized environment.

We continue to attach great importance to the development of our brand and to an open, 

constructive corporate culture. During the year under review, for example, our teams at all 

levels throughout the world analyzed and discussed the results of the previous year’s 

employee survey, before working together to develop measures that will help embed our 

culture even more firmly. A total of more than 800 workshops have been held so far, with 

over 2,200 team actions in implementation. A sound corporate culture is not only vital for 

our company’s operational performance; it is also a key differentiating factor to retain and 

recruit talent for our company. And our work is bearing fruit: in Singapore, for example, we 

were named as the top employer in the security and access solutions industry during the 

year under review.

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Satisfactory performance with increased profitability

The 2018/19 financial year was satisfactory. The achieved results are all above the 

comparable results from the previous year. In particular, we have further increased 

profitability, which is reflected in an increase in all key earnings figures and operating sales 

margins. At CHF 448.0 million, EBITDA was CHF 17.0 million (3.9%) higher than in the 

previous year, resulting in an EBITDA margin of 15.9% (previous year 15.2%). It was 

particularly pleasing that all segments contributed to this improvement, by achieving both a 

higher EBITDA and a higher EBITDA margin. Notably, the AS APAC and Key & Wall Solutions 

segments made relevant contributions.

Organic sales growth was lower than expected, at 1.3%, mainly because of lower growth 

momentum in the second half of the year. Total sales for the 2018/19 financial year 

amounted to CHF 2,818.3 million (previous year CHF 2,841.0 million). With revenue from 

executed divestments exceeding that from acquisitions, net sales from M&A activities 

decreased by 1.0% compared to the previous year. The appreciation of the Swiss franc led to 

a negative impact on sales from currency translation of 1.1%.

While all segments improved overall in terms of profitability, organic sales growth was 

unevenly distributed. 

AS APAC

 achieved continued good growth, while the 

AS DACH AS 

, 

EMEA

, and 

Key & Wall Solutions

 segments posted solid organic sales growth. The 

AS AMER

segment reported negative organic sales growth, partly because of the base effect created 

by the completion of a large contract for lodging systems in the 2017/18 financial year. 

Please find detailed information on each individual segment’s results in the segment reports.

dormakaba improved its net profit during the 2018/19 financial year by 5.8% to CHF 

252.5 million (previous year CHF 238.7 million). In light of this positive performance, the 

Board of Directors is proposing that the Annual General Meeting, based on an unchanged 

dividend policy, increase the dividend for the third consecutive year to now CHF 16.00 per 

share (previous year CHF 15.00), paid entirely from reserves from capital contributions.

Portfolio management activities: acquisitions and divestments

Over the last years, our active management has strengthened our business portfolio and 

increased our profitability. We intend to continue to play an active role in the consolidation 

of our industry.

In June 2019, shortly before the end of the reporting period, we announced the acquisition of 

Alvarado Manufacturing in the USA. Alvarado is one of North America’s leading producers of 

physical access solutions, including sensor barriers, access systems and turnstiles, mainly for 

commercial and public buildings. In conjunction with our existing physical access solutions 

business, this will give dormakaba a leading position in this specific segment of the North 

American market. The transaction was completed on 31 July 2019, and we expect the 

acquisition to have a positive impact on the EBITDA margin and earnings per share from the 

very first day.

In October 2018, we sold our 40% minority stake in ISEO. ISEO, based in Italy, is a 

manufacturer of security products such as lock cylinders, master key systems, locks and 

panic fittings, most of which are sold in the European market. The former Dorma originally 

acquired the minority stake in 2012 with a view to strengthen its business by extending its 

product portfolio. With the merger to dormakaba and its resulting comprehensive product 

range, this strategic position was reassessed, prompting our decision to sell. In December 

2018, we also divested parts of our US Door Hardware Service business because this 

business activity did not meet our expectations for profitability.

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Sustainability as part of our corporate strategy

Sustainability is a central element of our corporate strategy and an important part of our 

day-to-day work. Our aim is to achieve measurable progress here too, and to keep improving 

year by year. During the 2018/19 financial year, for example, we improved our management 

system for recording the CO  emissions of our processes and products. We also committed 

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towards the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to define a science-based reduction 

target for CO  emissions by 2020. At the same time, our products, solutions and services are 

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helping to make buildings more energy efficient, and thus more environmentally friendly. We 

believe that the market for environmental construction is set to grow steadily which will 

provide us with above-average sales opportunities. Please find detailed information on our 

sustainability initiatives in our 

2018/19 Sustainability Report

.

Annual General Meeting on 22 October 2019

At the last Annual General Meeting you, our valued shareholders, put your trust in me as the 

new Chairman of the Board of Directors, a role that I am performing in combination with 

the CEO role on the basis of a dual mandate for a limited period of time. The schedule for a 

new person to take over as CEO in 2020 or 2021 remains unchanged, and the Board of 

Directors is confident to be able to announce my successor as CEO in the second half of 

2020.

All serving Board members are putting themselves forward for re-election at the upcoming 

General Meeting for another year-long term, with Hans Hess set to continue as Vice 

Chairman and Lead Independent Director if re-elected. Rolf Dörig, Hans Gummert and Hans 

Hess are also standing for a further term as members of the Compensation Committee.

Outlook

We expect that the macroeconomic and geopolitical environment will remain volatile. 

Various factors, such as trade conflicts, a potential hard Brexit and an intensification of 

political crises could significantly impact the macroeconomic environment and lead to a 

downturn at the global level, or in major regions.

Nevertheless, we plan to continue investing just as strongly in innovation during the financial 

year 2019/20. We also plan to channel significant resources into our digital transformation 

with the aim to further strengthen the company’s competitive position over the coming 

years within an increasingly digitalized environment.

We will continue to concentrate on profitable growth in future, with a focus on improving 

profitability still further. For financial year 2019/20, we expect the EBITDA margin and 

organic growth rate to be above the previous year figures. The medium-term financial 

targets remain unchanged.

Thanks

The Board of Directors and Executive Committee would like to thank all business partners 

and customers very much for the good collaboration over the past year. Our thanks also go 

to our shareholders who have placed their trust in dormakaba. We appreciate that you are 

supporting the strategic direction of dormakaba and our route to sustainable profitable 

growth.

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Letter to shareholders

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dormakaba

The 2018/19 financial year brought many challenging projects and a lot of hard work for our 

employees. We would like to thank them all for their dedication and their valuable 

contribution to our company’s success.

The results of the past financial year have once again underlined the industrial logic behind 

the merger to form dormakaba. We will work to maintain this successful development in the 

years to come.

Sincerely yours,

Riet Cadonau

Chairman & CEO

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2018/19 in brief

• Sales of CHF 2,818.3 million; organic sales growth of 1.3%

• EBITDA increased by 3.9% to CHF 448.0 million

• EBITDA margin improved to 15.9%

• All segments with positive contribution to increased profitability

• Net profit up 5.8% to CHF 252.5 million

• Dividend  proposed to be increased to CHF 16.00 per share

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Segment Access Solutions AMER

Lower sales, higher profitability

Operational performance

The segment AS AMER reported total sales of CHF 816.7 million in the period under review 

(previous year CHF 828.4 million). Organic sales declined 1.8% compared to the previous 

year.

The segment continued to focus on profitability which is reflected in the improved EBITDA 

and EBITDA margin. EBITDA increased by 2.9% to CHF 168.1 million (previous year CHF 163.4 

million), the EBITDA margin improved from 19.7% to 20.6%. This improvement was driven by 

a positive mix effect, cost efficiencies, and higher sales prices, which more than 

compensated for raw material inflation, higher tariffs, lower volumes, and increased IT costs 

for the roll-out of global applications.

In addition, the segment already benefited from its ongoing production adjustments, which 

will lead to an improved cost base. This manufacturing footprint transformation is realized 

by consolidating various smaller locations into major production hubs, i.e. Indianapolis (USA) 

for Door Hardware, Montreal (Canada) for Hospitality and Electronic Solutions, Nogales 

(Mexico) for high-volume assembly products, and Reamstown (USA) for Entrance Systems 

and Interior Glass Systems. Since the dormakaba merger in September 2015, the segment 

has closed seven of its production sites due to operational synergies and economies of scale, 

another two sites have already been announced.

Market development

Organic sales growth in North America was negatively impacted by a weaker Lodging 

Systems business. After four years of double-digit growth driven by upgrades to mobile 

access solutions for major hotel chains, the Lodging Systems business was for the first time 

below previous year when a major project was finalized. Strong demand for access solutions 

for multi-housing in North America and orders from hotels outside North America partially 

compensated for this development.

Sales were impacted as well by a weak business environment in Latin America, which was 

partly compensated by moderate growth in Canada. In addition, there was a negative 

impact from the North American manual door business (Mesker). Due to operational 

challenges while implementing a new ERP system, delivery times of products did not meet 

customers’ requirements for a period of time. These issues impacted the second half of 

financial year 2018/19. The segment is currently in the process to solve the technical issues.

There was strong growth for Safe Locks and Interior Glass Systems, and double-digit 

growth for the Electronic Access & Data, and the Entrance Systems business. The Entrance 

Systems business will be further strengthened by the acquisition of Alvarado Manufacturing 

based in Chino (CA/USA). The acquisition offers a good strategic fit to dormakaba as 

Alvarado is a leading North American manufacturer of physical access solutions such as 

speed gates, turnstiles, and other admission devices. Its offering focuses on office, 

commercial and government buildings as well as sports, leisure and entertainment facilities. 

The acquisition was closed on 31 July 2019 and will be accretive to EBITDA margin and 

earnings per share from day one.

AS AMER divested the unprofitable parts of the US Door Hardware Service Business in 

December 2018 which had a positive effect on its EBITDA margin (sales affected CHF 10 

million). Going forward, the Product Cluster Services will focus on more profitable 

opportunities like the service business for Entrance Systems.

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Outlook

AS AMER expects no major change in the economic environment in the financial year 

2019/20 with good underlying demand in North America but continued weakness in Latin 

America.

The business is expected to return to organic sales growth based on a solid order book. 

Growth will be supported by the Lodging Systems business which is expected to return to 

growth as it will not be impacted by the abovementioned base effect anymore. On top it will 

benefit from new innovative products and solutions like 

Ambiance

, a state-of-the-art 

lodging access management software solution for hospitality and commercial use, which 

consolidates different legacy software applications and will be available as a cloud version 

as well. The segment expects, however, that the challenges with its manual door business 

will have an impact on the Door Hardware Product Cluster in the first half of financial year 

2019/20 as the sales management has to shift resources to rebuild customer trust.

Key figures - segment AS AMER

CHF million, except where indicated

Net sales third parties

Intercompany sales

Total segment sales

Change in segment sales

Of which translation exchange differences

Of which acquisition (disposal) impact

Of which organic sales growth

Operating profit before 
depreciation and amortization 
(EBITDA)

Average number of full-time equivalent 
employees

Segment sales (in CHF million) - AS AMER

Financial year 
ended 30.06.2019

%

Financial year 
ended 30.06.2018

%

 783.7 

 33.0 

 816.7 

–11.7

12.8

–10.0

–14.5

–1.4

1.6

–1.2

–1.8

 796.9 

 31.5 

 828.4 

143.4

–11.3

155.0

–0.3

20.9

–1.6

22.5

0.0

Change on
previous year 
in %

–1.7

–1.4

 168.1 

20.6

 163.4 

19.7

2.9

 2,875 

 3,078 

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Segment Access Solutions APAC

Continuous profitable growth

Operational performance

The segment AS APAC generated total sales of CHF 462.3 million in the period under review. 

The continued focus on profitable growth resulted in organic sales growth of 3.7% compared 

to the previous year and an increase in EBITDA by 4.7% to CHF 68.9 million (previous year 

CHF 65.8 million). The EBITDA margin was considerably higher with 14.9% compared to 

14.1% in the previous year. This improvement was driven by higher volumes, efficiency 

improvements, a favorable product mix, and portfolio management measures which more 

than compensated the effects of raw material inflation and the negative impact of the 

trade conflict between China and the US.

Market development

The segment generated good growth in most of its major regions. There was continuous 

strong growth in India and in China. The latter with particular good growth in the 

commercial sector driven by the expansion of high-end solutions and offerings as well as by 

the continued success of cost-effective mid-market products. Demand in the residential 

business in China remained somewhat subdued. The OEM business of Wah Yuet for the US 

market was negatively affected in the second half of financial year 2018/19 by the ongoing 

trade conflict between China and the US.

Sales in the Pacific region were above previous year’s level despite a slowdown in the 

economic environment in Australia. South East Asia region was impacted by a weaker 

construction market and project delays which led to sales below previous year with a more 

pronounced impact in the second half of financial year 2018/19.

The segment recorded good demand for most of its Product Clusters, with particular good 

growth in Mechanical Key Systems, Safe Locks, Entrance Systems and Services. Growth in 

Entrance Systems was supported by a strong Physical Access System (PAS) business for the 

commercial sector in China. The business gained market share due to the enlarged product 

offering of the Commercial Building PAS business acquired from Cambaum Group (China) 

in April 2018. Further, the segment strengthened its production footprint for PAS solutions 

and invested in new assembly capacities in China, India, and Malaysia.

Net sales of AS APAC were below previous year due to currency translation and the 

dissolution of the Dorset Kaba joint venture in April 2018. The discontinuation of the joint 

venture had a positive effect on margins though, and as a result of the new structure, 

dormakaba expects to be able to further expand profitable growth in this important 

regional market by addressing customer needs with an enlarged product portfolio.

Outlook

AS APAC expects stable growth in financial year 2019/20 and will continue to execute its 

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

further improved cost structures.

The segment does not expect major changes in the general business environment in the 

region Asia-Pacific in financial year 2019/20, which includes a continuation of the challenging 

economic environment in Australia and South East Asia. As visibility in the development of 

the trade conflict between China and the US remains low, countermeasures are in the 

process to be prepared to mitigate a potential negative financial impact.

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Key figures - segment AS APAC

CHF million, except where indicated

Net sales third parties

Intercompany sales

Total segment sales

Change in segment sales

Of which translation exchange differences

Of which acquisition (disposal) impact

Of which organic sales growth

Operating profit before 
depreciation and amortization 
(EBITDA)

Average number of full-time equivalent 
employees

Segment sales (in CHF million) - AS APAC

Financial year 
ended 30.06.2019

%

Financial year 
ended 30.06.2018

 435.8 

 26.5 

 462.3 

–5.7

–12.0

–11.0

17.3

–1.2

–2.5

–2.4

3.7

441.1

 26.9 

 468.0 

47.1

0.9

27.4

18.8

%

11.2

0.2

6.5

4.5

Change on
previous year 
in %

–1.2

–1.2

 68.9 

14.9

 65.8 

 14.1 

4.7

 3,326 

 3,836 

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Segment Access Solutions DACH

Sales growth, higher profitability

Operational performance

The segment AS DACH generated total sales of CHF 863.0 million in the period under 

review. Organic sales growth was 2.8% compared to the previous year. The segment 

reported an EBITDA of CHF 153.6 million, which is 3.6% higher than previous year. The 

EBITDA margin increased from 17.4% to 17.8%. The effects of higher sales prices, post-

merger integration synergies, cost efficiencies, and higher volumes overcompensated the 

negative effects from raw material and labor cost inflation, foreign exchange, and lower 

EBITDA contribution from some of the German production plants.

With the successful relocation of the production of certain standard door closers from 

Germany to Asia, the segment has achieved its targeted post-merger synergies for the 

financial year 2018/19 and expects final cost synergies to materialize in financial year 

2019/20.

Market development

There was good growth compared to the prior-year period in Germany and Switzerland, and 

most pronounced in Austria. With regard to Product Clusters, there was particular good 

growth in Door Hardware – especially door closers – as well as in Services. Sales in 

Mechanical Key Systems were in line with last year, whereas Interior Glass Systems sales 

were below previous year.

Entrance Systems contributed to growth driven by several new projects. For example, the 

business has won contracts for the equipment of several cruise ships, not only installing 

Entrance Systems products but also cross-selling products from other Product Clusters like 

Door Hardware and Services.

The Electronic Access & Data (EAD) business continued to improve based on a good order 

intake, however as there were more smaller projects compared to the previous year, it needs 

more time until revenues are realized. The segment is in the process to strengthen its market 

approach for EAD for the project driven businesses and expects to foster growth by 

allocating additional sales and marketing resources to the attractive multi-housing business.

Outlook

AS DACH expects continued growth in financial year 2019/20 driven by stable underlying 

demand.

The segment is in the process to improve its competitiveness with a performance-based 

program throughout the entire organization to sustainably improve profitability. The 

segment aims to improve its cost efficiency, to further execute on strategic pricing measures 

and on optimized purchasing, to strengthen its marketing efforts and to invest into an 

optimized IT infrastructure.

AS DACH started to address the unsatisfactory profitability contribution of some of its 

German plants, particularly at its site in Ennepetal. Measures will include the improvement 

of the whole supply chain, further modernization and automatization of production as well 

as flexibilization in all areas. This will be supported by the realization of the remaining cost 

synergy potential of the post-merger integration in Germany, which will help to improve the 

overall cost base.

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

including its innovative half-height sensor barriers 

Argus (HSB)

, which are used to manage 

people flow in areas such as corporate entrances and lobbies. Argus combines an attractive 

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

integration of biometric recognition devices and cost-efficient production. This new product 

line has been launched in financial year 2018/19 and already contributed positively to the 

result by gaining several major orders.

Key figures - segment AS DACH

CHF million, except where indicated

Net sales third parties

Intercompany sales

Total segment sales

Change in segment sales

Of which translation exchange differences

Of which acquisition (disposal) impact

Of which organic sales growth

Operating profit before 
depreciation and amortization 
(EBITDA)

Average number of full-time equivalent 
employees

Financial year 
ended 30.06.2019

%

Financial year 
ended 30.06.2018 1)

%

 534.4 

 328.6 

 863.0 

10.6

–12.9

0.0

23.5

1.2

–1.6

0.0

2.8

530.8

 321.6 

 852.4 

51.4

42.8

–7.9

16.5

6.4

5.3

–1.0

2.1

Change on
previous year 
in %

0.7

1.2

 153.6 

17.8

 148.2 

 17.4 

3.6

 3,481 

 3,506 

1) In 2017/18: in order to enable fair comparison with current-year data, certain sales have been reclassified within segment AS EMEA and AS DACH.

Segment sales (in CHF million) - AS DACH

 
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Segment Access Solutions EMEA

Organic sales growth, slightly higher profitability

Operational performance

In the period under review, segment AS EMEA generated total sales of CHF 777.8 million and 

organic sales growth of 1.9% compared to the previous year. EBITDA amounted to CHF 56.7 

million, an increase of 0.2% over the last year’s figure. The EBITDA margin was slightly 

higher at 7.3% (previous year 7.2%). Higher volumes, a positive mix effect, and operational 

efficiency improvements slightly overcompensated higher expenditures in business 

development and higher IT costs for the roll-out of global applications.

Market development

Sales growth of AS EMEA was driven by double-digit growth rates in Central and Eastern 

Europe, especially Russia where the business gained several major contracts for retail chains. 

The Benelux countries and the UK contributed to sales growth as well. Business in the UK 

benefited from Services, which more than offset the weaker business environment due to 

political uncertainty. The segment’s UK organization has prepared itself for a potential hard 

Brexit and has increased, amongst other measures, its inventory levels.

Sales in Scandinavia were below previous year’s level as double-digit growth in Denmark and 

Finland could not compensate a very weak performance in Norway. The region Middle East 

and Africa was flat in terms of sales compared to the previous year due to challenging 

market conditions in South Africa and Kuwait which offset a favorable development in the 

UAE, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia. Sales in Southern Europe were below previous year’s level due 

to a strong prior year performance in Spain, where major airport projects were executed. 

This negative base effect particularly impacted growth in the second half of financial year 

2018/19. Growth in France was weaker in the second half of financial year 2018/19 as well, 

but flat year-on-year. 

Growth in the Product Clusters was driven by Entrance Systems, Lodging Systems, and 

Electronic Access & Data (EAD). The latter benefited from projects like the Doha Oasis 

project in Qatar where EAD and Lodging Systems solutions were combined to an attractive 

offering for the customers. Lodging Systems won several major contracts for Mobile Access 

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

Europe. Safe Locks and Interior Glass Systems were below prior year’s level.

The segment has introduced, amongst other products, mobile access for corporates which 

was successfully launched in February 2019. This solution enables the use of mobile 

credentials within online, wireless and unconnected readers. The solution scales across large 

and complex organizations and reduces the effort for managing the badges for corporates.

Outlook

AS EMEA will focus on profitable growth in financial year 2019/20. The business expects a 

relatively stable market environment despite the ongoing political and economic volatility.

The segment expects that profitable growth will be driven by strategic pricing initiatives as 

well as strengthening of its Services and project business across regions. Strategic focus will 

be on specifications and selected verticals such as healthcare, airports, and hospitality. AS 

EMEA will continue to improve organizational efficiencies by substantially investing in its IT 

infrastructure and global applications as part of the enterprise excellence and digitalization 

strategy.

AS EMEA has addressed structural issues in Scandinavia and has selectively strengthened 

local management; it will implement measures to improve business performance in this 

region.

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Key figures - segment AS EMEA

CHF million, except where indicated

Net sales third parties

Intercompany sales

Total segment sales

Change in segment sales

Of which translation exchange differences

Of which acquisition (disposal) impact

Of which organic sales growth

Operating profit before 
depreciation and amortization 
(EBITDA)

Average number of full-time equivalent 
employees

Financial year 
ended 30.06.2019

%  

Financial year 
ended 30.06.2018 1)

%  

 660.7 

 117.1 

 777.8 

 –4.1 

 –22.3 

 3.0 

 15.2 

–0.5  

–2.8  

0.4  

1.9  

666.2

 115.7 

 781.9 

49.0

29.8

1.2

18.0

6.7  

4.0  

0.2  

2.5  

Change on
previous year 
in %

–0.8

–0.5

 56.7 

7.3  

 56.6 

 7.2 

0.2

 3,408 

 3,378 

1) In 2017/18: in order to enable fair comparison with current-year data, certain sales have been reclassified within segment AS EMEA and AS DACH.

Segment sales (in CHF million) - AS EMEA

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Segment Key & Wall Solutions

Sales growth, higher profitability

Operational performance

The segment Key & Wall Solutions generated total sales of CHF 401.9 million in the financial 

year 2018/19, representing year-on-year organic sales growth of 2.2%. EBITDA stood at CHF 

63.0 million, up 11.1% compared to the previous year; the EBITDA margin improved from 

14.6% to 15.7%. This increase mainly resulted from good profitable growth in the Movable 

Walls business in the US, where higher volumes, price increases, and a better product mix 

more than offset the impact of raw material inflation.

Market development

Strong growth in Asia could not compensate for lower growth in the other regions in the 

Business Unit Key Systems. Sales were impacted by a weaker key cutting machine business 

in Europe and a weaker key replacement business in the US, particularly in the second half of 

financial year 2018/19. Klaus Group, a business acquired in Peru in May 2018, met 

expectations by making a positive contribution to growth and by increasing its profitability 

compared to previous year.

There was strong organic growth in the Movable Walls Business Unit with particular 

strength of the North American business, but all other regions contributed to growth as well. 

Acquired in year 2017, the Skyfold business has been successfully integrated and delivered 

top-line synergies as the business can offer now both, vertical and horizontal movable walls. 

There was also a positive contribution from the progress of the measures to increase the 

automatization of its production site in Ocholt (Germany) with the aim to sustainably 

improve the cost base and efficiency of the European business.

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Key & Wall Solutions expects no major change in the business environment in financial year 

2019/20.

Growth in the Business Unit Key Systems will benefit from the launch of new products like 

“SIX”, a next generation high-end electronic key cutting machine, which is expected to launch 

in the second half of financial year 2019/20. SIX enables faster operations, more 

automation, and enhanced connectivity for locksmiths.

Furthermore, Key Systems expects initial contributions from the investments into digital 

initiatives which will put a stronger emphasis on a higher service component. First products 

will be launched in 2019/20 including “MyKeys Safe”, a digital wallet for residential and 

automotive keys that offers end users support for lost key situations. With regards to 

profitability, Key Systems will continue to invest in its operational efficiency including 

significant investment into its ERP infrastructure in North America.

Supported by a good order book, the Business Unit Movable Walls will continue to focus on 

profitable growth of its businesses in the US as well as in Asia. In Germany, the Business Unit 

will finalize the automatization of its production site with the aim to sustainably improve 

the cost base and efficiency of the European business.

Skyfold is expected to continue to contribute positively to growth and profitability. There is 

significant potential to transform the vertical Movable Walls business which is still very 

North American centric to a true global business. This business case is supported by first 

successful orders from Europe, China, and the Middle East.

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Key figures - segment Key & Wall Solutions

CHF million, except where indicated

Net sales third parties

Intercompany sales

Total segment sales

Change in segment sales

Of which translation exchange differences

Of which acquisition (disposal) impact

Of which organic sales growth

Operating profit before 
depreciation and amortization 
(EBITDA)

Average number of full-time equivalent 
employees

Segment sales (in CHF million) - Key & Wall Solutions

Financial year 
ended 30.06.2019

%  

Financial year 
ended 30.06.2018

%  

 388.0 

 13.9 

 401.9 

14.4

–1.6

7.5

8.5

3.7  

–0.4  

1.9  

2.2  

374.2

 13.3 

 387.5 

55.7

7.2

32.4

16.1

16.8  

2.1  

9.8  

4.9  

Change on
previous year 
in %

3.7

3.7

 63.0 

15.7  

 56.7 

 14.6 

11.1

 2,296 

 2,139 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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+1.3%

organic sales growth

+3.9%

increase in EBITDA

+5.8%

increase in net profit

Overview

The 2018/19 financial year was satisfactory. The achieved business figures are all above the 

comparable results from the previous year. In particular, profitability increased further, 

which is reflected in an increase in all key earnings figures and operating sales margins. All 

segments contributed to this improvement by achieving both higher EBITDA and higher 

EBITDA margins. However, organic sales growth was lower than expected, in particular due 

to lower growth momentum in the second half of the financial year.

dormakaba generated consolidated net sales of CHF 2,818.3 million, which is slightly below 

the previous year’s figure of CHF 2,841.0 million. Organic sales growth of 1.3% (CHF 35.9 

million) could not compensate for negative currency translation and divestment effects. 

Currency translation had an impact on reported sales growth of –1.1% (CHF –29.6 million) 

and is due to the strengthening of the Swiss franc in the reporting period versus previous 

year. Portfolio adjustments reduced sales growth by –1.0% (CHF –29.0 million) as 

divestments carried out in the reporting period were significantly larger than the acquisitions 

made.

Profitability

dormakaba improved its profitability in the period under review. Its gross margin for the 

reporting period came to 42.1% (previous year 42.0%) and EBITDA increased by 3.9% to CHF 

448.0 million compared to CHF 431.0 million in the previous year. This is despite portfolio 

adjustments which had a negative net impact on EBITDA as divestments carried out in the 

reporting period were significantly larger than the acquisitions made and amounted to CHF 

–1.9 million. EBITDA was also negatively impacted by currency translation by an amount of 

CHF 2.4 million.

The EBITDA margin rose to 15.9%, compared to 15.2% in the previous year, with all segments 

contributing higher EBITDA margins. The higher EBITDA margin reflects overall efficiency 

gains and the positive impact of cost synergies resulting from the dormakaba merger, as 

well as acquisition and divestment effects. These more than compensated for the significant 

investments made both in information technology to advance the company’s digitization, 

and in adjusting the company’s production footprint. EBIT increased by CHF 10.7 million to 

CHF 375.0 million (previous year CHF 364.3 million), and the EBIT margin improved to 13.3% 

compared to 12.8% in the previous year.

Financial result, profit before taxes and income taxes

The net financial result for the reporting period was CHF –42.3 million (previous year CHF –

48.6 million). This was mainly attributable to lower interest expenses and the higher result 

from associates, which was driven by the divestment of the ISEO minority participation. 

Profit before taxes increased to CHF 332.7 million (previous year CHF 315.7 million). Income 

taxes for the reporting period amounted to CHF 80.2 million (previous year CHF 77.0 

million). The weighted applicable income tax rate of 24.2% is lower than in the previous year 

(25.3%) mainly as a result of US tax reform (as the reduced US income tax rate now applies 

to the full reporting period). The effective income tax rate amounts to 24.1% (previous year 

24.4%).

Net profit

dormakaba closed the 2018/19 financial year with a 5.8% higher net profit of CHF 252.5 

million (previous year CHF 238.7 million). This positive development is mainly attributable to 

the improved operating performance and a better net financial result. Consequently, net 

profit after minority interests came to CHF 131.8 million, up from CHF 123.8 million in the 

previous year. The corresponding earnings per share increased by 6.8% to CHF 31.6 (previous 

year CHF 29.6).

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Cash flow and balance sheet

Cash flow from operations amounted to CHF 372.8 million, and free cash flow increased to 

CHF 212.9 million (previous year CHF 367.2 million and CHF 37.1 million, respectively). The 

positive free cash flow of CHF 212.9 million in the period under review resulted primarily from 

the strong operational cash flow and from the sale of the minority participation in ISEO; it 

was significantly higher compared to the previous year’s free cash flow of 37.1 million, which 

included acquisitions in subsidiaries such as Skyfold and Kilargo.

Cash flow from investing activities of CHF 67.8 million includes mainly capital expenditures 

of CHF 111.4 million (previous year CHF 115.3 million) on property, plant and equipment, as 

well as intangible assets, which in total represents 4.0% of sales (previous year 4.1%). 

Moreover, it comprises proceeds from the sale of investments in associates and joint 

ventures in the amount of CHF 40.9 million (previous year CHF 0 million). Cash flow from 

financing activities came to CHF –223.9 million, which includes dividend payments to 

company shareholders of CHF 62.2 million, as well as to minority shareholders of CHF 54.9 

million (in total CHF 117.1 million; previous year 113.3 million), and purchase of treasury shares 

in the amount of CHF 38.7 million (previous year CHF 1.9 million), which are intended to 

serve as long-term incentive (LTI).

The asset structure did not change significantly and largely reflected portfolio management. 

As at 30 June 2019, total assets were at CHF 1,909.0 million. Within current assets, cash and 

cash equivalents amounted to CHF 122.4 million, while inventories stood at CHF 454.7 million 

(23.8% of total assets; previous year 21.8%), and trade receivables at CHF 499.5 million 

(26.2% of total assets; previous year 25.3%). Non-current assets consisted mainly of 

property, plant and equipment worth CHF 465.4 million (24.4% of total assets; previous year 

23.1%).

The capital structure developed similarly, but improved due to the positive financial 

performance in the year under review. Total liabilities were at CHF 1,650.5 million (86.5% of 

total assets; previous year 90.6%), of which CHF 680.5 million mainly reflect the two 

corporate bonds due in year 2021 and year 2025.

Net financial debt was reduced by CHF 49.8 million to CHF 651.4 million as at 30 June 2019 

(30 June 2018: CHF 701.2 million). Financial leverage, which is net debt relative to EBITDA, 

slightly improved to 1.5 times (30 June 2018: 1.6 times) based on the improved operational 

profitability as well as the positive cash flow profile of the reporting period.

The company's equity stands at CHF 258.5 million as at 30 June 2019, which represents an 

equity ratio of 13.5% (CHF 187.0 million or 9.4% as at 30 June 2018). The change in equity is 

mainly due to higher retained earnings as a result of improved financial performance.

Currency translation effects

The Swiss franc strengthened by 2.0% year-on-year from CHF 1.1582 to CHF 1.1350 against 

the average Euro exchange rate, while it weakened by 2.5% from CHF 0.9709 to CHF 0.9949 

against the average USD exchange rate. However, as the Swiss franc strengthened against 

most other major currencies (e.g. AUD, CAD, CNY, GBP, INR, NOK), currency translation had 

an overall negative impact of CHF 29.6 million on net sales and of CHF 2.4 million on EBITDA.

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Sales

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

EBITDA

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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Dividend per share

* After closing of dormakaba merger, pay-out of extra dividend of CHF 50.0

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Key figures

CHF million, except where indicated

Net sales

Organic sales growth in %

Acquisition (disposal) impact in %

Translation exchange differences in %

Operating profit before 
depreciation and amortization (EBITDA)

Operating profit (EBIT)

Profit before taxes

Net profit

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 30.06.2019

%  

Financial year 
ended 30.06.2018

%

 2,818.3 

 100.0 

 2,841.0 

 100.0 

 15.9 

 13.3 

 11.8 

 9.0 

 1.3 

 –1.0 

 –1.1 

 448.0 

 375.0 

 332.7 

 252.5 

 16.0 

 1,909.0 

 651.4 

 2,932.8 

 15,811 

 15.2 

 12.8 

 11.1 

 8.4 

 2.6 

 8.2 

 1.9 

 431.0 

 364.3 

 315.7 

 238.7 

 15.0 

 1,982.3   

 701.2   

 2,908.0   

 16,433   

1) Financial year ended 30.06.2019: proposal to the Annual General Meeting; in the form of a distribution of capital reserves.

Third-party sales by segments

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

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Consolidated income statement

CHF million 
except share amounts

Net sales

Cost of goods sold

Gross margin

Other operating income, net

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

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2019

Note  

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2018

%

%

1.2 

2,818.3 

100.0 

2,841.0 

100.0

–1,632.4 

–57.9 

–1,647.3 

–58.0

1,185.9 

21.2 

42.1 

0.8 

–441.3 

–15.7 

–283.4 

–10.1 

–107.4 

–3.8 

375.0 

2.9 

–47.4 

2.2 

332.7 

13.3

0.1 

–1.7 

0.1 

11.8

–80.2 

–2.8 

252.5 

9.0

4.2 

1.4 

1.4

1.5 

1,193.7 

42.0

0.4

–15.7

–10.1

–3.8

12.8

0.1

–1.9

0.1

11.1

–2.7

8.4

12.4 

–446.8 

–286.3 

–108.7 

364.3 

2.5 

–53.5 

2.4 

315.7 

–77.0 

238.7 

114.9 

123.8 

29.6 

29.5 

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

3.3

3.3

120.7 

 131.8 

31.6 

31.5 

Operating profit before depreciation 
and amortization (EBITDA)

1.1

448.0 

15.9

431.0 

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Consolidated balance sheet

Assets

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

CHF million

Current liabilities

Current borrowings

Trade payables

Current income tax liabilities

Accrued and other current liabilities

Provisions

Total current liabilities

Non-current liabilities

Bonds

Accrued pension costs and benefits

Deferred income tax liabilities

Other non-current liabilities

Total non-current liabilities

Total liabilities

Equity

Share capital

Additional paid-in capital

Retained earnings

Goodwill offset in equity

Treasury shares

Translation exchange differences

Total equity owners of the parent

Minority interests

Total equity 

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2019

Note  

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2018

%

122.4

499.5

454.7

28.2

58.8

6.4 

26.2 

23.8 

1.5 

3.1 

145.3

502.1

432.3

49.9

59.6

1,163.6

61.0 

1,189.2

60.0

465.4

24.4 

63.7

3.5

39.5

173.3

3.3 

0.2 

2.1 

9.0 

745.4

39.0 

458.6

51.5

40.6

38.9

203.5

793.1

23.1

2.6

2.0

2.0

10.3

40.0

1,909.0 100.0 

1,982.3

100.0

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2019

Note  

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2018

%

86.3

134.3

45.8

336.7

39.0

642.1

680.5

295.5

25.4

7.0

1,008.4

1,650.5

0.4

811.3

1,244.9

4.5

7.0

2.5

17.6

2.0

33.6

35.6

15.5

1.4

0.4

52.9

86.5

0.0

42.5

65.2

156.5

166.5

51.3

338.1

51.1

763.5

680.5

303.0

38.8

9.5

1,031.8

0.4

811.3

1,175.1

1,795.3

90.6

–1,809.2

–94.7

–1,805.0

–40.2

–10.6

196.6

61.9

258.5

–2.1

–0.6

10.3

3.2

13.5

–10.3

2.1

173.6

13.4

187.0

%

7.3

25.3

21.8

2.6

3.0

%

7.9

8.4

2.6

17.0

2.6

38.5

34.4

15.3

2.0

0.4

52.1

0.0

40.9

59.3

–91.1

–0.5

0.1

8.7

0.7

9.4

2.1 

2.2

2.6 

2.3 

2.3 

4.2 

2.6 

1.5 

3.1 

2.6 

2.4 

3.1 

2.5 

1.5 

3.1 

3.2 

3.4 

3.2 

3.5 

3.4

Total liabilities and equity

1,909.0

100.0

1,982.3

100.0

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Consolidated cash flow statement

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

Additions of intangible assets

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

Acquisition of subsidiaries, net of cash acquired

Sale of subsidiaries, net of cash sold

Acquisition of associates and joint ventures

Sale of investment in associates and joint ventures

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, net

Change in other non-current liabilities

New bonds issued

Dividends paid to company’s shareholders

Dividends paid to minority shareholders

(Purchase) Sale of treasury shares

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 
30.06.2019

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2018

Note  

2.3 

1.5 

1.4 

1.4 

2.3 

2.3 

2.3 

4.3 

4.3 

4.2 

4.2 

3.1 

3.1 

3.1 

3.3 

3.2 

252.5 

73.0 

80.2 

42.1 

–1.4 

–8.6 

5.6 

–13.0 

–36.2 

–2.2 

–27.5 

3.9 

4.4 

372.8 

–51.2 

–42.3 

1.4 

280.7 

–84.4 

14.0 

–27.0 

–3.6 

–6.2 

0.0 

–1.5 

40.9 

238.7

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

–23.6

0.8

–140.0

20.8

–1.5

0.0

–67.8 

–231.8

–71.6 

4.4 

–0.9 

0.0 

–62.2 

–54.9 

–38.7 

–694.6

–0.4

–0.1

680.5

–58.6

–54.7

–1.9

–223.9 

–129.8

–11.9 

–22.9 

145.3 

122.4 

–22.9 

49.7

–43.0

188.3

145.3

–43.0

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Consolidated statement of 
changes in equity

CHF million

Share
capital

Additional
paid-in 
capital

Retained
earnings

Goodwill 
offset in 
equity

Treasury
shares

Cumul.
translation
adjustm.

Minority 
interests

Total
equity

Balance at 30.06.2019

0.4

811.3

1,244.9

–1,809.2

–40.2

–10.6

61.9

258.5

Net profit for the reporting 
period

Goodwill on acquisitions 
and divestments (see 
note 3.4)

Currency translation 
adjustments

Dividend paid (see note 3.3)

Shares awarded

Treasury shares 
(purchased) re-issued

131.8

–62.2

0.2

Balance at 30.06.2018

0.4

811.3

1,175.1

–1,805.0

120.7

252.5

–4.2

–3.8

–8.0

8.8

–38.7

–10.3

–12.7

–13.7

–54.9

0.2

2.1

13.4

–26.4

–117.1

9.2

–38.7

187.0

114.9

238.7

–76.1

–68.9

–145.0

3.2

12.6

–54.7

0.0

–1.1

9.5

15.8

–113.3

9.6

–1.9

183.1

9.5

–1.9

–17.9

123.8

–58.6

0.1

0.4

811.3

1,109.8

–1,728.9

Net profit for the reporting 
period

Goodwill on acquisitions 
and divestments (see 
note 3.4)

Currency translation 
adjustments

Dividend paid (see note 3.3)

Shares awarded

Treasury shares 
(purchased) re-issued

Balance at 01.07.2017

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Notes to the consolidated financial 
statements for the financial year 
2018/19

The consolidated financial statements have been optimized in order to provide users better 

organized and more understandable financial information to explain the financial 

performance and financial position of the Group. The notes have been divided into five 

sections. Each section starts with an introduction, which summarizes the information 

provided. In addition, the accounting policies and accounting estimates applied to prepare 

the consolidated financial statements now appear at the end of the note to which they 

relate in order to provide appropriate context.

1. Performance

This section provides information on the operational performance of dormakaba Group. The 

description of the operating model provides useful information to understand the segment 

reporting, which corresponds to the Group's internal reporting system. In addition, 

information is presented on selected income and expense items.

The key headlines concerning the Group's performance are:

• Sales of CHF 2,818.3 million; due to divestments and currency effects slightly below

previous year

• EBITDA increased by 3.9% to CHF 448.0 million

• EBITDA margin improved to 15.9%; all segments with positive contribution to

increased profitability

• Net profit up 5.8% to CHF 252.5 million

1.1 Segment reporting

Operating model
dormakaba Group has divided the areas of business in which the company is globally active 

into five segments. Access Solutions (AS) is structured in four segments 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 Key & Wall Solutions 

segment is global.

To best meet customers’ needs, dormakaba Group’s operating model is based on a matrix 

structure, which means that all four Access Solutions segments have a dual responsibility. 

The Access Solutions global product portfolio is arranged in eight Global Product Clusters: 

Lodging Systems, Safe Locks, Door Hardware, Interior Glass Systems, Entrance Systems, 

Mechanical Key Systems, Electronic Access & Data, and Services. The Global Product 

Clusters are each assigned to specific segments, along with the related production facilities, 

regardless of the geographical location. These Global Product Clusters are complemented by 

local products in all Access Solutions segments.

dormakaba Group’s worldwide operations are as follows:

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 this segment includes dormakaba Group’s business activities for access solutions in North 

AS AMER:
and South America. It also has overall responsibility across all segments for the Global Lodging 
Systems and Safe Locks Product Clusters.

AS APAC:
Asia-Pacific region.

 this segment includes dormakaba Group’s business activities for access solutions in the 

 this segment includes dormakaba Group’s business activities for access solutions in 

AS DACH:
Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. It also has overall responsibility across all segments for the Door 
Hardware, Interior Glass Systems, and Entrance Systems Global Product Clusters, including the 
associated production facilities and competence centers, in particular in Singapore, Suzhou (China), 
Melaka (Malaysia), and Sofia (Bulgaria).

 this segment includes dormakaba Group’s business activities for access solutions in 

AS EMEA:
Europe (excluding DACH), the Middle East, and Africa. It also has overall responsibility across all 
segments 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).

this segment combines the two global business units, Key Systems and 

Key & Wall Solutions: 
Movable Walls. Key Systems includes the Keys, Key Cutting Machines, and Automotive Solutions 
product categories. Movable Walls specializes in acoustic movable partitions and in horizontal and 
vertical partitioning systems in the space-dividing systems sector. The segment has production 
facilities in Europe, North and South America, and Asia.

Other business activities, which do not fit into the basic segment structure, are disclosed in the 
“Other” segment.  These mainly consist of operations involving contactless identification systems and 
trusted services based on the Legic SmartCard and Connect technologies.

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

solutions, and services that make access in life of its customers smart and secure. 

dormakaba offers an expanded, comprehensive portfolio of products, solutions, and services 

for access to buildings and rooms from a single source – whether it be hotels, shops, sporting 

venues, airports, hospitals, the home, or 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 related services. The offering includes the 

Global Product Clusters (Lodging Systems, Safe Locks, Door Hardware, Interior 

Glass Systems, Entrance Systems, Mechanical Key Systems, Electronic Access & 

Data, 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 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.

The profitability of each AS segment depends on the different market dynamics of 

the geographical regions but also reflects dormakaba Group’s operating model. In 

compliance with transfer pricing regulation, profit is allocated to entities based on 

the functions they perform and the risks they assume. As a result, the profitability of 

AS EMEA, for example, is lower as the segment consists mainly of sales companies 

and it has fewer production sites; therefore, products sold in this segment might 

contribute to the financial performance of another segment as well.

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•

Key & Wall Solutions segment:

 the global Key Systems and Movable Walls business 

units are combined in this segment. Key Systems offers a range of high-

performance key blanks and mechanical, electronic, and (semi-)industrial key-

cutting and origination machines. In addition, the portfolio covers solutions for the 

automotive industry, such as vehicle keys, transponders, and key programming 

devices and duplication equipment. The Movable Walls unit specializes in acoustic 

movable partitions as well as horizontal and vertical partitioning systems. The 

business is global and offers partition solutions that range from manual application 

to fully automatic/electronic walls.

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

management level, the reporting segments consist of the businesses as described above. 

The 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. Net working capital that is directly attributable or can be 

allocated on a reasonable basis to a specific segment is reported under the segment 

concerned. With the exception of certain central costs and items that affect comparability, 

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.

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Segment reporting

CHF million

Net sales third parties

Intercompany sales

Total sales

Operating profit (EBIT)

as % of sales

Depreciation and amortization

Operating profit before depreciation 
and amortization (EBITDA)

as % of sales

Net working capital

Capital expenditure

Net sales third parties

Intercompany sales

Total sales

Operating profit (EBIT)

as % of sales

Depreciation and amortization

Operating profit before depreciation 
and amortization (EBITDA)

as % of sales

Net working capital

Capital expenditure

Net sales third parties

Intercompany sales

Total sales

Operating profit (EBIT)

as % of sales

Depreciation and amortization

Operating profit before depreciation 
and amortization (EBITDA)

as % of sales

Net working capital

Capital expenditure

Net sales third parties

Intercompany sales

Total sales

Operating profit (EBIT)

as % of sales

Depreciation and amortization

Operating profit before depreciation 
and amortization (EBITDA)

as % of sales

Net working capital

Capital expenditure

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2019

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2018

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2019

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2018

Access Solutions AMER

Access Solutions APAC

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2019

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2018
Access Solutions DACH 2)

783.7  

33.0  

816.7

154.7

18.9%  

13.4  

168.1

20.6%  

210.2  

19.9  

796.9  

31.5  

828.4

151.0

18.2%  

12.4  

163.4

19.7%  

193.8  

14.6  

435.8  

26.5  

462.3

60.4

13.1%  

8.5  

68.9

14.9%  

109.1

10.9  

441.1  

26.9  

468.0

58.3

12.5%  

7.5  

65.8

14.1%  

101.9  

11.2  

534.4  

328.6  

863.0

136.4

15.8%  

17.2  

153.6

17.8%  

138.8  

32.3  

530.8

321.6

852.4

131.2

15.4%

17.0

148.2

17.4%

115.4

37.8

Access Solutions EMEA 2)

Eliminations

Access Solutions TOTAL

0.0  

2,414.6  

2,435.0

660.7  

117.1

777.8

43.6

5.6%  

13.1

56.7

7.3%  

199.2  

14.4  

666.2  

115.7  

781.9

42.6

5.4%  

14.0  

56.6

7.2%  

210.6  

13.6  

0.0  

–497.9  

–497.9

–0.8

0.2%  

0.0  

–0.8

0.2%  

–14.3  

0.0  

–487.4  

–487.4

–0.6

0.1%  

0.0  

–0.6

0.1%  

–15.7  

0.0  

Key & Wall Solutions

388.0  

13.9  

401.9

54.0

13.4%  

9.0  

63.0

15.7%  

111.5  

15.4  

374.2  

13.3  

387.5

47.9

12.3%  

8.8  

56.7

14.6%  

104.6  

13.3  

0.0  

0.0  

0.0

–74.1

0.0%  

11.6  

–62.5

0.0%  

–6.2  

16.8  

Corporate

Eliminations

0.0  

0.0  

0.0

–69.1

0.0%  

6.4  

–62.7

0.0%  

–9.5  

22.3  

0.0  

–24.4  

–24.4

0.0

0.0%  

0.0  

0.0

0.0%  

1.1

0.0  

0.0  

–25.3  

–25.3

0.0

0.0%  

0.0  

0.0

0.0%  

0.8  

0.0  

7.3  

2,421.9

394.3

16.3%  

52.2  

446.5

18.4%  

643.0  

77.5  

15.7  

3.2  

18.9

0.8

4.0%  

0.2  

1.0

5.3%  

3.8  

1.7  

2,818.3  

0.0  

2,818.3

375.0

13.3%  

73.0  

448.0

15.9%  

753.2  

111.4  

8.3

2,443.3

382.5

15.7%

50.9

433.4

17.7%

606.0

77.2

Other 1)

31.8

3.7

35.5

3.0

8.6%

0.6

3.6

10.2%

3.8

2.5

Group

2,841.0

0.0

2,841.0

364.3

12.8%

66.7

431.0

15.2%

705.7

115.3

1) In 2017/18: the divested GMT commercial door hardware business, acquired as part of Best Access Solutions in the 2016/17 financial year, is disclosed in the

segment Other to ensure a fair presentation of the main operational segments.

2) In 2017/18: in order to enable a fair comparison with current-year data, certain sales have been reclassified within the segments AS EMEA and AS DACH.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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EBITDA reconciliation

CHF million

Operating profit (EBIT)

Depreciation and amortization

Operating profit before depreciation and amortization (EBITDA)

Depreciation and amortization

Result from associates

Financial expenses

Financial income

Profit before taxes

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2019

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2018

375.0

73.0

448.0

–73.0

2.9

–47.4

2.2

332.7

364.3

66.7

431.0

–66.7

2.5

–53.5

2.4

315.7

Alternative performance measures

Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) 

corresponds to the operating result (EBIT) before depreciation on tangible fixed 

assets and amortization on intangible assets.

Net working capital reconciliation

CHF million

Net working capital

Trade receivables

Inventories

Trade payables

Advances from customers

Deferred income

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2019

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2018

Note  

2.1 

2.2 

753.2

499.5

454.7

–134.3

–32.6

–34.1

705.7

502.1

432.3

–166.5

–28.5

–33.7

Alternative performance measures

Net working capital is used by the Group to measure the performance of the 

segments. dormakaba defines net working capital as trade receivables plus 

inventories, minus the sum of trade payables, advances from customers and 

deferred income.

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1.2 Net sales by region

CHF million

Net sales to third parties

Switzerland

Germany

Rest of EMEA

Americas

Asia Pacific

Accounting principles

Financial 
year 
ended 
30.06.2019

Financial 
year 
ended 
30.06.2018

%  

%

2,818.3 100.0

2,841.0 100.0

176.3

352.9

836.3

6.3  

12.5  

 172.6 

 351.4 

29.7  

 833.5 

1,027.4

36.4  

 1,038.4 

425.4

15.1  

 445.1 

6.1

12.4

29.3

36.5

15.7

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 related to tangible and intangible products is recognized when the products 

have been delivered and the benefits and risks as well as the authority to dispose of 

the products have been transferred to the customer. Sales related to services is 

recognized when the services have been performed. Distinctive components related 

to multi-element contracts are recognized separately.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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1.3 Personnel expenses

CHF million

Personnel expenses

Salaries and wages

Social security expenses

Share-based payments

Pension cost (see note 2.5)

Employment termination expenses

Other benefits

Financial 
year 
ended 
30.06.2019

Financial 
year 
ended 
30.06.2018

%  

%

1,055.1

100.0 

1,045.6 100.0

847.0 80.2 

847.0

80.9

166.4

15.8 

166.9

16.0

9.1

25.7

5.9

1.0

0.9 

2.4 

0.6 

0.1 

0.9

1.9

0.2

0.1

9.1

19.8

2.1

0.7

15,801

16,433

Employees at balance sheet date

Average number of full-time equivalent employees

15,829

15,811

Average number of employees per segment

15,811

100.0 

16,433 100.0

Access Solutions AMER

Access Solutions APAC

Access Solutions DACH

Access Solutions EMEA

Key & Wall Solutions

Other

Corporate

2,875

18.2 

3,326

21.0 

3,481

22.0 

3,408

2,296

66

359

21.6 

14.5 

0.4 

2.3 

3,078

3,836

3,506

3,378

2,139

178

318

18.7

23.3

21.3

20.6

13.0

1.1

2.0

Average number of employees per geographical region

15,811

100.0 

16,433 100.0

Switzerland

Germany

Rest of EMEA

Americas

Asia Pacific

804

5.1 

3,022

19.1 

3,615

22.9 

3,975

25.1 

802

3,084

3,567

4,011

4.9

18.8

21.7

24.4

4,395

27.8 

4,969

30.2

Share-based payments
The Compensation Committee nominates individual Executive Committee (EC) members 

and other members of Senior Management for long-term incentive awards. The long-term 

incentive award is split into two components: two-thirds are granted in the 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 the 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) and, since the 

2018/19 financial year, the relative Total Shareholder Return (TSR) of the company over the 

three-year performance period. The vesting level may range from 0% to a maximum of 

200% of the original number of units granted (maximum of two shares for each 

performance share unit originally granted).

The fair value of the restricted shares corresponds to the value of the closing price of the 

dormakaba Holding AG share on the SIX Swiss Exchange as at the business day prior to the 

date of the allocation.

The fair value of the performance share units as at the grant date comprises adjustments 

for lost dividends during the vesting periods and the TSR performance condition. The 

expenses for the performance share units are allocated on a straight-line basis over the 

vesting period.

The restricted shares allocated to the members of the Board of Directors (BoD) are also 

blocked for three years.

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Further information about the allocation of treasury shares is disclosed in the note on 

share 

capital and treasury shares (3.2)

, and further details about long-term incentive stock award 

plans are outlined in the 

.
Compensation Report

Accounting principles

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

at the fair value of the shares as 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.

1.4 Financial result

CHF million

Financial income

Interest income

Other financial income

Financial expense

Interest expenses for Bonds

Interest expenses for forward contracts

Other interest expenses

Foreign exchange losses (gains) 

Other financial expenses

1.5 Taxes

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2019

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2018

Note  

2.2

1.4

0.8

47.4

4.4

26.3

11.4

2.4

2.9

3.1 

3.5 

3.5 

2.4

2.0

0.4

53.5

3.2

29.4

10.6

6.4

3.9

Income taxes
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 change in 

the weighted applicable tax rate is mainly due to benefits from the US tax reform.

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

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2019  

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2018

332.7

24.2%

80.6

67.7

12.5

80.2

–0.4

–2.4

–2.6

3.1

2.9

0.8

–2.2

–0.4

0.1

315.7

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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

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Deferred taxes

CHF million

Balance sheet presentation of deferred income taxes

Total deferred income taxes, net

Deferred income tax assets

Deferred income tax liabilities

Expiration of tax loss carryforwards not recognized as deferred 
tax assets

Balance of tax loss carryforwards at end of financial year 

Expiry in 1 year

Expiry in 2 to 5 years

Expiry after 5 years

No expiry

Accounting principles

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2019

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2018

 147.9 

 173.3 

 25.4 

170.0

0.2

14.2

12.0

143.6

164.7

203.5

38.8

193.8

3.0

19.9

13.6

157.3

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 and substantially enacted income tax rates applied on a 

comprehensive basis to eligible temporary differences. Deferred income tax assets 

arising 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 the available deferred tax liabilities.

Use of accounting estimates

The recoverable amount of deferred income tax assets is based on past 

performance and forecasts of the corresponding taxable entity over a period of 

several years. Deviations between actual and projected results can lead to  

impairment losses.

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2. Operating assets and liabilities

Detailed information on the operating assets used and liabilities incurred to support the 

Group’s operating activities are disclosed in this section. This includes disclosures on the 

valuation of trade receivables and inventory as well as movements in tangible and intangible 

assets, provisions, and employee benefits.

2.1 Trade receivables

Maturity analysis

CHF million

Financial year ended 30.06.2019  

Financial year ended 30.06.2018

Gross  

Allow.  

Net

Gross  

Allow.  

Net

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

522.2

345.0

81.7

26.3

17.8

10.2

5.0

36.2

–22.7

–1.2

–0.2

–0.2

–0.1

–0.4

–0.3

–20.3

499.5

343.8

81.5

26.1

17.7

9.8

4.7

15.9

527.9

–25.8

374.3  

69.0  

22.6  

12.4  

9.6  

5.1  

34.9  

–1.2

–0.3

0.0  

0.0  

–0.6

–0.8

–22.9

502.1

373.1

68.7

22.6

12.4

9.0

4.3

12.0

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

Accounting principles

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 the maturity structure. In addition, accounts receivable are 

individually impaired if there is clear evidence of insolvency or other indications that 

collectability is severely endangered.

2.2 Inventories

CHF million

Inventories, net

Allowance for obsolete and slow-moving items

Inventories, gross

Raw materials and supplies

Semi-finished goods and work in progress

Finished goods

Prepayments to suppliers

Financial 
year ended 
30.06.2019  

Financial 
year ended 
30.06.2018

454.7

52.8

507.5

196.3

86.0

221.2

4.1

432.3

54.1

486.4

191.2

83.9

207.6

3.7

Accounting principles

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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2.3 Property, plant, and equipment/Intangible assets

CHF million, except where 
indicated

Land and 
buildings  

Plant, 
machinery,
and 
equipment  

Furniture
and 
fixtures  

Pre-

payments  

Total 
property, 
plant, and 
equipment  

Intangible 
assets

30 June 2019, net

30 June 2018, net

234.6  

127.4  

61.2  

42.2  

465.4  

247.3  

120.4  

60.4  

30.5  

458.6  

63.7

51.5

27.0

–1.3

0.3

0.0

–3.5

111.5

23.6

–0.8

0.0

0.4

3.0

85.6

2-5

70.3

13.5

–1.3

–0.2

Cost 30 June 2019

342.4  

334.7  

167.5  

886.9  

134.0

Additions

Disposals

Reclassifications

Acquisition of businesses

Translation exchange 
differences

30 June 2018

Additions

Disposals

Reclassifications

Acquisition of businesses

7.8  

–8.1  

2.0  

0.0  

18.8  

–8.1  

17.3  

0.1  

19.3  

–5.8  

5.9  

0.1  

42.3  

38.5  

84.4  

0.0  

–22.0  

–25.5  

–0.3  

0.0  

0.2  

–7.3  

–8.9  

–5.4  

–1.2  

–22.8  

348.0  

315.5  

153.4  

30.5  

847.4  

19.0  

–0.9  

10.4  

4.3  

24.9  

–4.2  

13.6  

4.4  

19.3  

–5.0  

4.7  

1.3  

28.5  

–0.1  

–28.7  

0.1  

91.7  

–10.2  

0.0  

10.1  

Divestment of businesses

–7.7  

–5.5  

–2.3  

–0.1  

–15.6  

–0.3

Translation exchange 
differences

1 July 2017

8.8  

11.1  

4.6  

1.4  

25.9  

314.1  

271.2  

130.8  

29.4  

745.5  

Estimated useful life (in 
years)

20-50 1)

4-15  

3-15  

Accumulated 
depreciation 30 June 2019

Additions

Disposals

Reclassifications

Translation exchange 
differences

30 June 2018

Additions

Disposals

Reclassifications

107.8  

207.3  

106.3  

11.5  

–2.9  

0.1  

26.8  

–7.9  

–1.3  

21.1  

–5.9  

1.2  

0.1  

0.1  

0.0  

0.0  

421.5  

59.5  

–16.7  

0.0  

–1.6  

–5.4  

–3.1  

0.0  

–10.1  

–1.7

100.7  

195.1  

93.0  

0.0  

388.8  

60.0

9.6  

–0.2  

26.7  

–3.6  

0.4  

–0.3  

18.8  

–4.2  

–0.1  

0.0  

0.0  

0.0  

0.0  

0.0  

0.0  

55.1  

–8.0  

0.0  

–2.5  

11.5  

332.7  

11.6

–0.6

0.0

–0.1

1.9

47.2

Divestment of businesses

–0.3  

–1.5  

–0.7  

Translation exchange 
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1 July 2017

1) Land is not depreciated.

1.9  

6.8  

89.3  

167.0  

2.8  

76.4  

Intangible assets: additions to cost include CHF 5.4 million (2017/18: CHF 2.2 million) 

invested in research and development projects.

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Accounting principles

Property, plant, and equipment 

are recorded at cost less accumulated depreciation 

using the straight-line method. 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.

Items of minor value are charged directly to the income statement. All gains and 

losses on the disposal of property, plant, and equipment are recognized in the 

income statement.

Intangible assets

 that embody future economic benefits (such as acquired licenses, 

patents, and similar rights) and eligible development costs are capitalized at cost 

and are amortized using the straight-line method.

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.

Use of accounting estimates

Property, plant, and equipment as well as intangible assets are tested for 

impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying 

amount may not be recoverable. To determine whether impairment exists, 

estimates are made of the expected future cash flows arising from the use of the 

asset. Actual cost may differ from the discounted future cash flows based on these 

estimates.

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2.4 Provisions

CHF million

Provisions 30 June 2019

Additions

Releases

Usage

Translation exchange differences  

Provisions 30 June 2018

Additions

Releases

Usage

Acquisition of businesses

Divestment of business

Translation exchange differences  

Provisions 1 July 2017

Warranty and
customer 
returns  

Re-

structuring  

Other  

Total

14.9  

9.9  

–0.8  

–7.5  

–0.5  

13.8  

7.5  

–2.3  

–7.0  

–3.9  

–0.2  

0.7  

19.0  

7.5  

3.7  

–0.4  

–12.3  

–0.3  

16.8  

0.0  

–0.2  

–22.2  

0.0  

0.0  

1.5  

37.7  

16.6  

5.9  

–1.5  

–7.7  

–0.6  

20.5  

9.0  

–2.9  

–5.8  

0.1  

–0.7  

0.6  

20.2  

39.0

19.5

–2.7

–27.5

–1.4

51.1

16.5

–5.4

–35.0

–3.8

–0.9

2.8

76.9

Accounting principles

Provisions are recognized when:

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

past event;

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

and

• the amount of the obligation can be reliably estimated.

The provision for warranty and customer returns covers customer warranty claims 

and voluntary concessions as well as customer returns.

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

materially changes the manner in which the business is conducted. Costs relating to 

restructuring plans or agreements, including the reduction of excess staff, the 

discontinuation of certain activities, the streamlining of facilities and operations, 

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

commits itself to a detailed formal plan.

Other provisions mainly comprise those relating to environmental risks, litigation, 

and sales agents' indemnities.

Use of accounting 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.

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

actual cost might deviate from the original plan.

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2.5 Employee benefit liabilities

CHF million

Financial year 
ended 

30.06.2019  

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2018  

Economic part of 
the Corporation  

Translation 
differences  

Financial year 
ended 

30.06.2019  

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2018

Change to 
prior year 
period or 
recognized 
in current 
result of the 
period, 

Contributions 
concerning 
the 
business 

respectively  

period  

Pension benefit expenses 
within personnel expenses

 295.5 

 303.0 

 –10.4 

 3.7 

 22.0 

 25.7 

 272.6 

 279.3   

 –10.4 

 3.7 

 22.9 

 23.7   

 9.0 

 12.2 

 0.8 

 9.0 

 12.2 

 4.5 

 19.8 

 7.9 

 11.0 

 0.9 

Total

Pension institutions 
with surplus

Pension institutions 
without surplus/deficit

Pension institutions 
without own assets

Other long-term 
employee benefits

CHF million

Pension benefit expenses within personnel expenses

Decrease/increase economic obligation from pension institutions 
without own assets

Contributions and changes employer contribution reserves

Contributions to pension institutions from Group entities

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2019  

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2018

25.7  

4.5  

21.2  

21.2  

19.8

0.9

18.9

18.9

The expenses for pension institutions with a surplus relate entirely to pension plans in 

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

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

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

Germany, Austria, and Italy.

Accounting principles

There are various pension plans in existence within the Group, which are individually 

aligned with local conditions in the respective countries. The plans 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 economic obligation or an economic benefit arising from a Swiss pension scheme 

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.

Use of accounting estimates

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

pension provisions for plans that do not have their own assets is based on actuarial 

assumptions, which may differ from the actual results.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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2.6 Other assets and liabilities

Other assets

CHF million

Other current assets 

Prepaid expenses

Retentions

Sales, withholding, and other recoverable taxes

Fair value of forward contracts

Other receivables and miscellaneous

3.5 

Non-current financial assets

Loans

Pension-related assets

Long-term prepaid expenses

Long-term held securities

Accounting principles

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2019  

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2018

Note  

58.8

21.9

5.5

28.7

0.0

2.7

39.5

1.7

21.7

7.0

9.1

59.6

19.1

4.4

31.6

0.5

4.0

38.9

3.6

24.6

7.3

3.4

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

and losses are recognized in the income statement. Other non-current financial 

assets are stated at amortized cost less valuation adjustments.

Other liabilities

CHF million

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2019  

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2018

Note  

Accrued and other current liabilities

Advances from customers

Deferred income

Sales, withholding and other tax payable

Payables to social security and pension fund

Accruals for vacation, overtime, and other employee 
benefits

Accrued interest 

Fair value of forward contracts

3.5 

Other accruals and current non-interest-bearing liabilities

336.7

32.6

34.1

38.7

13.3

112.4

3.3

1.9

100.4

338.1

28.5

33.7

42.9

12.4

112.8

3.5

7.6

96.7

Current borrowings and other non-current liabilities are disclosed in the note on 

capital 

management (3.1)

 as this information relates to capital management disclosures.

Accounting principles

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 from disposal (net of transaction costs) and 

the redemption value is recognized in the income statement over the period of the 

borrowing using the effective interest method.

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3. Capital and financial risk 
management

This section outlines the principles and procedures applied to manage the capital structure 

and the financial risks to which the Group is exposed. Detailed information on dormakaba 

Group’s sources of funding, such as credit facilities and bonds, are also provided here. In 

addition, the details of the share capital, treasury shares, earnings per share, and dividends 

are disclosed in this section. The theoretical movement of goodwill provides information 

about the impact of dormakaba Group’s accounting option to offset the goodwill in equity.

3.1 Capital management

Capital management has the following objectives:

• securing sufficient liquidity to meet the Group’s needs to fulfil its financial 

obligations;

• securing sufficient funding capacity for future investments and acquisitions;

• ensuring creditworthiness;

• achieving an appropriate risk-adjusted return for investors.

Continuous monitoring and reporting to the management of the key financial figures and 

key performance indicators ensures that appropriate action is taken as soon as required.

Borrowings and other financial liabilities

CHF million

Current borrowings

Short-term bank loans and overdrafts

Current portion of other non-current liabilities

Bonds

Other non-current liabilities

Other non-interest bearing liabilities

Other interest-bearing liabilities

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2019  

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2018

86.3  

84.9  

1.4  

156.5

148.9

7.6

680.5  

680.5

7.0  

4.0  

3.0  

9.5

4.8

4.7

Credit facility
As of 30 June 2019, the short-term bank loans and overdrafts amount to CHF 84.9 million 

(2017/18: CHF 148.9 million).

The majority of the current borrowings relates to a syndicated credit facility of CHF 500 

million established in March 2016 for a five-year period, which includes options for a 

prolongation of two additional years and for an increase of up to CHF 200 million. The single 

financial covenant is the net debt ratio (calculated as the ratio of net debt to EBITDA). As of 

30 June 2019 and throughout the 2018/19 financial year, dormakaba complied with this 

financial covenant.

The interest expenses on short-term bank loans and overdrafts are recorded within other 

interest expenses. Interest expenses are disclosed in detail in the note on the 

financial result 

(1.4)

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Net debt
Disclosed below are the corresponding key figures as at 30 June 2019 and 30 June 2018, 

respectively, including the maturities.

CHF million

Current 
borrowings

Other non-current 
liabilities

Bonds

Cash and cash 
equivalents

Net debt

EBITDA

Net debt/EBITDA 
(Leverage)

Financial year ended 30.06.2019  

Financial year ended 30.06.2018

Up to 
1 year  

2 to 5 
years  

Over 
5 years  

Total  

Up to 
1 year  

2 to 5 
years  

Over 
5 years  

Total

86.3  

86.3  

156.5  

156.5

6.3  

0.7  

7.0  

8.1  

1.4  

9.5

360.1  

320.4   680.5  

360.1  

320.4  

680.5

  –122.4  

  –122.4  

–145.3  

–36.1  

366.4  

321.1  

651.4  

11.2  

368.2  

321.8  

  448.0  

1.5x  

–145.3

701.2

431.0

1.6x

The interest expenses for withdrawals from the syndicated credit facility and other credit 

facilities are recorded within other interest expenses. Interest expenses are disclosed in 

detail in the note on the 

financial result (1.4)

.

Accounting principles

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 

borrowing using the effective interest method.

Bonds
Two bonds were placed in September 2017 in the Swiss capital market by dormakaba 

Finance AG, a Group company of dormakaba Holding AG, as a dual tranche transaction 

worth a total of CHF 680 million (ISIN CH0384629884 due in 2021 and ISIN CH0384629892 

due in 2025).

CHF million

Bonds (at fixed interest rates)

CHF 360 million bond 2017 – 2021 
Payment date: 13 October 2017
Issue price: 100.298%

CHF 320 million bond 2017 – 2025 
Payment date: 13 October 2017
Issue price: 100.46%

Coupon
% p.a.

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2019  

Coupon
% p.a.

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2018

680.5  

680.5

0.375

360.1  

0.375

360.1

1.000

320.4  

1.000

320.4

The interest expenses for the two bonds amount to CHF 4.4 million in 2018/19 (2017/18: CHF 

3.2 million). This is disclosed in the note on the 

financial result (1.4)

.

Accounting principles

Bonds are initially recorded at issue price, net of issue costs. Issue costs as well as 

any discount or premium are recognized in the financial result of the income 

statement over the period of each bond.

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3.2 Share capital and treasury shares

Share capital
As of 30 June 2019, the share capital comprised 4,200,026 registered shares with a par 

value of CHF 0.10 each. The shares are listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (DOKA/ISIN 

CH0011795959).

Conditional capital as of 30 June 2019 amounted to CHF 42,438.

In accordance with the resolution of the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of 17 October 2017, 

the BoD is authorized to increase the share capital, no later than 17 October 2019, by a 

maximum amount of CHF 42,000 through the issue of a maximum of 420,000 fully paid-in 

registered shares at 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 2018/19 financial year.

Treasury shares
Treasury shares are recorded as a negative balance within equity and disclosed in the 

consolidated statement of changes in equity. These registered shares are predominantly 

intended as share-based compensation. Further information about the long-term incentive 

stock award plans are disclosed in the note on 

personnel expense (1.3)

 and within the 

Compensation Report
.

Equity and treasury shares

Treasury shares as at 30 June

Purchases of treasury shares

Shares awarded (share-based 
compensation)

Treasury shares as at 1 July

Financial year ended 30.06.2019  

Financial year ended 30.06.2018

Number of 
shares  

Transaction (Ø) 
price in CHF per 
share  

Treasury shares

in CHF million  

Number of 
shares  

Transaction (Ø) 
price in CHF per 
share  

Treasury shares
in CHF million

 54,709 

 53,028 

 –11,102 

 12,783 

 735.29 

 730.00 

 788.47 

 803.44 

 40.2 

 38.7 

 –8.8 

 10.3 

 12,783 

 803.44 

 2,015   

 933.45   

 –11,670   

 22,438   

 814.41 

 797.47 

 10.3 

 1.9 

 –9.5 

 17.9 

In the 2018/19 financial year, a total of 11,102 shares (2017/18: 11,670 shares) were allocated. 

9,217 shares (7,659 restricted and 1,558 performance shares) were vested as part of the 

long-term incentive stock award plans (2017/18: 7,627 shares made up of 5,997 restricted 

and 1,630 performance shares). In addition, 1,282 restricted shares (2017/18: 1,225 restricted 

shares) were allocated to the BoD members and 603 shares (2017/18: 2,818 shares) were 

allocated as consideration for acquisitions from previous years. Further information on the 

long-term incentive stock award plans is included in the 

Compensation Report
.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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3.3 Earnings per share and dividends

Earnings per share

Number of shares, except where indicated

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2019  

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2018

Net profit attributable to the owners of the parent

131.8  

123.8

For basic number of shares

Number of shares outstanding at end of financial year

Own shares (acquired)/reissued

4,145,317  

4,187,243

–41,926  

9,655

Number of shares outstanding at beginning of financial year

4,187,243  

4,177,588

Weighted average number of shares outstanding (basic)

4,166,973  

4,184,285

Basic earnings per share in CHF 

31.6  

29.6

For diluted number of shares

Weighted average number of shares outstanding (basic) 

4,166,973  

4,184,285

Eligible shares under stock award plans and shares awarded in 
acquisitions

13,016  

11,222

Weighted average number of shares outstanding (diluted)

4,179,989  

4,195,507

Diluted earnings per share in CHF 

31.5  

29.5

The earnings per share is calculated based on the profit attributable to the owners of the 

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

minorities represent mainly the shareholders who hold 47.5% of the shares of dormakaba 

Holding GmbH + Co. KGaA, a direct subsidiary of the Group parent, dormakaba Holding AG, 

which holds the remaining 52.5%. The legal subsidiaries are disclosed in the note on the 

legal 

structure of the dormakaba Group (5.3)
.

Accounting principles

Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing net profit attributable to the 

owners of the parent by the weighted average number of shares outstanding during 

the reporting period.

The diluted earnings per share includes all potentially dilutive effects.

Dividends

CHF million, except 
where indicated

Dividend for the 
financial year

Net profit 
attributable to the 
owners of the 
parent

Dividend payout 
ratio in %

CHF per 
share 1)  

Financial 
year ended 
30.06.2019 2)  

CHF per 
share  

Financial 
year ended 
30.06.2018  

CHF per 
share  

Financial 
year ended 
30.06.2017

16.00  

66.3  

15.00  

62.2  

14.00  

58.6

131.8  

50.3  

123.8  

50.2  

116.4

50.3

1) In 2018/19: proposal to the AGM; in the form of a distribution of capital reserves. 

Date of payment: 28 October 2019 (estimated final dividend payable, subject to variations in the 
number of shares up to the recording date). This dividend has not been recognized as a liability as at 
30 June 2019 and will be recognized in subsequent consolidated financial statements.

2) The dividend for the financial year is calculated on the basis of the outstanding shares at the end of 

the financial year.

dormakaba Group envisages a dividend policy whereby the minimum payout ratio should be 

50% of the consolidated net profit after minority interests.

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The dividend distribution is proposed to the AGM and shall be paid from the reserves from 

capital contributions of the parent entity, dormakaba Holding AG. As a result, the dividend 

will be paid out on 28 October 2019 free of Swiss withholding tax.

3.4 Theoretical equity and goodwill movement

The total goodwill of CHF 8.0 million, resulting from acquisitions, recorded in the 2018/19 

financial year (2017/18: CHF 145.0 million) is offset in equity as disclosed in the consolidated 

statement of changes in equity. See also the note on 

business combinations and 

divestments (4.3)

. The following tables show the impact on equity and net profit based on 

the assumption that the goodwill was capitalized and amortized over a period of five years.

CHF million

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2019  

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2018

Theoretical book value of goodwill, net

667.6  

1,046.5

Cost 30 June

Additions from acquisitions

Adjustments (earn-out, divestments and others)

Translation exchange differences

Cost 1 July

Accumulated amortization 30 June

Additions

Translation exchange differences

Accumulated amortization 1 July

1,935.0  

1,950.2

6.5  

1.5  

–23.2  

1,950.2  

1,267.4  

376.9  

–13.2  

903.7  

141.7

3.3

30.4

1,774.8

903.7

372.9

8.2

522.6

Financial year ended 30.06.2019  

Financial year ended 30.06.2018

Theoretical 
(incl. 
amorti-
zation 

goodwill)   Effective  

Theoretical 
(incl. 
amorti-
zation 
goodwill)

Amorti-
zation 
goodwill  

Amorti-
zation 
goodwill  

CHF million

Effective  

Effects on the income 
statement

Operating profit (EBIT)

375.0  

–376.9  

EBIT as % of  net sales

13.3  

–13.4  

–1.9  

–0.1  

364.3  

–372.9  

12.8  

–13.1  

–8.6

–0.3

Net profit

252.5  

–376.9  

–124.4  

238.7  

–372.9  

–134.2

Effect on the balance sheet

Equity according to balance 
sheet

Equity as %  of balance sheet 
total

258.5  

667.6  

926.1  

187.0  

1,046.5  

1,233.5

13.5  

48.5  

9.4  

40.7

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
   
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
   
   
 
 
 
 
   
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Accounting principles

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

goodwill does not affect income; it is only disclosed in the notes to the consolidated 

financial statements.

Goodwill represents the excess of the consideration transferred, the amount of any 

non-controlling interest in the acquired entity, and the book value as at the 

acquisition date of any previous equity interest in the acquired entity 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 any 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 the note on 

the theoretical movement of goodwill.

3.5 Financial risk management

The tasks of the BoD include identifying risks, determining suitable measures, and 

implementing these measures or having them implemented. The BoD of dormakaba 

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

determined the risks to be managed at particular management levels. The BoD is closely 

involved in assessing strategic risks and, through dialogue with the EC, ensures that 

operating risks are given due attention and reported accordingly. This approach gives the 

BoD a comprehensive overview of the key risks and measures. Thanks to this overview, the 

Group can prioritize and allocate the necessary resources.

Liquidity risk
Liquidity risk arises due to the possibility that dormakaba Group might experience difficulty 

in settling its debts or otherwise meeting its obligations related to financial liabilities.

Liquidity risk is managed centrally by Group Treasury. The Group’s objective is to maintain a 

balance between the continuity of funding and flexibility by using varied financing 

instruments across a range of maturities. The Group aims to maintain a spread of 

maturities to avoid excessive refinancing in any one period. The Group endeavors to maintain 

funding flexibility by keeping available committed credit lines with a variety of 

counterparties.

Credit risk
Credit risk is the risk of loss if a counterparty fails to fulfil its obligations to dormakaba. 

Hence, dormakaba is exposed to credit risk arising from financing activities, including 

deposits with banks and financial institutions, foreign exchange transactions, and other 

financial instruments, such as trade receivables, other current assets, and non-current 

financial assets.

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

term deposits. Counterparty risks with financial institutions are monitored continuously and 

are minimized by the Group limiting its relationships to high-ranking banks only.

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

reporting procedures. The danger of cluster risks on trade receivables 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. The assessment of 

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

and experience. The maturity analysis of trade receivables is disclosed in the note on 

trade 

receivables (2.1)
.

Interest rate risk
Interest rate risk is the risk that the Group’s financial situation is impacted by changes in 

interest rates.

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

borrowings. The interest rate risk is hedged only in a few cases. Management strives for a 

well-balanced mix of long- and short-term interest rate exposure, taking into consideration 

the planned funding requirements. Funding and related interest are managed centrally by 

Group Treasury.

Foreign currency exposure
Translation risk

dormakaba Group does not actively manage the translation risk.

In the 2018/19 financial year, the Group’s equity was negatively impacted in the amount of 

CHF 26.4 million (2017/18: CHF 15.8 million positive impact) by foreign currency translation.

The key exchange rates based on net sales in foreign currencies are disclosed in the table 

below:

Currency rates (CHF), 
net sales (CHF million)

Net sales 
30.06.2019  

Exchange 
rate 
30.06.2019  

Average 
rate 
2018/19  

Net sales 
30.06.2018  

Exchange 
rate 
30.06.2018  

Average 
rate 
2017/18

Total net sales

2,818.3  

2,841.0  

USD

EUR

CHF

AUD

CAD

GBP

INR

CNY

HKD

NOK

Net sales in other 
currencies

848.8  

0.976  

0.995  

855.0  

1.110  

1.135  

1.000  

1.000  

0.684  

0.745  

1.237  

0.014  

0.142  

0.125  

0.115  

0.712  

0.752  

1.288  

0.014  

0.146  

0.127  

0.117  

791.9  

187.0  

146.0  

109.3  

109.2  

70.9  

70.7  

55.3  

50.6  

378.6  

792.9  

192.4  

149.8  

111.7  

107.6  

86.8  

71.2  

55.8  

60.6  

357.2  

0.998  

1.154  

1.000  

0.733  

0.752  

1.304  

0.015  

0.151  

0.127  

0.122  

0.971

1.158

1.000

0.753

0.765

1.307

0.015

0.149

0.124

0.121

 
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
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In the 2018/19 financial year, dormakaba Group’s sales growth was negatively impacted by 

foreign currency translations in the amount of CHF 29.6 million (2017/18: CHF 47.9 million 

positive impact) and EBITDA likewise by CHF 2.4 million (2017/18: CHF 9.7 million positive 

impact).

Transaction risk

Management monitors foreign exchange risks on a regular basis. When Management deems 

it appropriate to do so, dormakaba uses derivative financial instruments to manage its 

transaction risk exposure to fluctuations in exchange rates.

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

forward exchange contracts with third parties. The external counterparties involved are 

high-ranking financial institutions. dormakaba enters into financial transactions only to 

hedge against a related off-balance-sheet risk or a highly probable future business 

transaction. No uncovered short transactions are entered into.

Intercompany invoicing is structured in a way that foreign exchange risks are concentrated 

in dormakaba's 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 third party and intercompany cross-currency exposures are 

reduced through natural hedges or they are hedged using financial instruments.

dormakaba Group actively manages the transaction risk arising from net investment in 

foreign currencies.

The following currency forward contracts for hedging purposes existed as at the balance 

sheet date:

CHF million

Contract value

Fair value – held-for-trading, net

Assets from fair value of forward contracts

Liabilities from fair value of forward contracts

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2019  

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2018

 740.3 

633.4

 –1.9 

0.0 

 –1.9 

–7.1

0.5

–7.6

In the 2018/19 financial year, the net foreign exchange loss amounts to CHF 2.4 million 

(2017/18: CHF 6.4 million). While the hedges mitigate the foreign currency effect arising 

from intercompany loans, the interest expenses for forward contracts amounts to CHF 26.3 

million (2017/18: CHF 29.4 million). The foreign exchange gains and losses as well as the 

interest expenses and income are disclosed in the note on the 

financial result (1.4)

.

Accounting principles

Derivative financial instruments for the purpose of hedging balance sheet items are 

recorded using the same valuation principles as applied to the underlying hedged 

positions.

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4. Other financial information

This section provides details of the various commitments and contingencies as well as 

information about the associated companies, the acquisitions and divestments, and the 

legal subsidiaries including the Group companies' shareholdings.

4.1 Commitments and contingencies

Lease commitments
Operating lease payments are charged to income (CHF 40.5 million in 2018/19 and CHF 41.1 

million in 2017/18) on a straight-line basis over the lease term. The following table shows the 

future minimum lease payments resulting from non-cancellable operating leases:

CHF million

Future payment commitments for operating leases

Up to 1 year

2 to 5 years

Over 5 years

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2019  

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2018

130.0  

33.3  

74.1  

22.6  

130.7

36.1

71.8

22.8

Operating lease commitments mainly refer to the lease of buildings used for operational 

purposes.

Accounting principles

Operating lease agreements are lease agreements that do not qualify as finance 

leases and are not capitalized in the balance sheet.

Other commitments and contingencies

CHF million

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2019  

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2018

Current endorsement liabilities

 3.7 

5.0

Investments committed to purchase from third parties:

Property, plant, and equipment

Intangible assets

 13.4 

 0.6 

15.2

1.2

In addition to the table above, contingent liabilities related to the 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 

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4.2 Equity accounted investments

CHF million

Investments in associates - 30 June

Increase of investments in associates

Sale of investments in associates

Dividends received

Share of profit (loss)

Translation exchange differences

Investments in associates - 1 July

Result from associates

Share of profit (loss)

Profit from sale of investments in associates

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2019  

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2018

3.5  

1.5  

–37.7  

0.0  

–0.3  

–0.6  

40.6  

2.9  

–0.3  

3.2  

40.6

1.5

0.0

–1.4

2.5

2.0

36.0

2.5

2.5

0.0

ISEO

The 40% shareholding in ISEO (Italy) was divested on 15 October 2018. ISEO is a 

manufacturer of security products, such as cylinders, master key systems, locks, and panic 

hardware, mainly for the European market. Pre-merger Dorma acquired a 40% stake in 

ISEO in December 2012 to strengthen its business by extending its product range. Following 

the merger, dormakaba’s comprehensive product range led to a reassessment of the 

strategic position and to the decision to divest.

Accounting principles

Investments in associates and joint ventures where dormakaba Group exercises 

significant influence but does not have control (i.e. usually 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 associate/joint venture 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 negative balance. Investments 

in which dormakaba Group does not have significant influence (i.e. dormakaba 

Group’s interest is usually less than 20%) are recorded at cost.

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4.3 Business combinations and divestments

Business combinations
In the reporting period, only smaller acquisitions were made: Autodor Services Ltd in New 

Zealand, GBS Groothandel in Beveiligingssystemen B.V. in the Netherlands, Chartwell 

Doors Ltd in the United Kingdom, and Locktech BVBA in Belgium.

The following table summarizes the considerations paid for businesses and the amounts of 

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

CHF million

Consideration as at acquisition date

Cash paid

Deferred payment

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

Current borrowings

Trade payables

Current income tax liabilities

Accrued and other current liabilities

Provisions

Non-current borrowings

Accrued pension costs and benefits

Deferred income tax liabilities

Other non-interest bearing liabilities

Total identifiable net assets

Goodwill

Total consideration

Accounting principles

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2019  

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2018

6.2 

0.1 

0.3 

6.6 

0.4 

0.7 

0.3 

0.0 

0.0 

0.2 

0.0 

0.0 

0.0 

0.0 

–0.3 

–0.1 

–0.5 

0.0 

–0.3 

0.0 

0.0 

0.0 

0.4 

6.2 

6.6 

134.7 

6.6 

3.1 

144.4 

6.1 

10.0 

6.2 

0.6 

2.7 

10.2 

0.4 

0.1 

0.3 

–2.9 

–2.8 

–0.7 

–12.6 

–0.1 

–2.4 

–0.4 

–2.1 

–0.1 

12.5 

131.9 

144.4 

Goodwill represents the excess of the consideration transferred, the amount of any 

non-controlling interest in the acquired entity and the book value as at the 

acquisition date of any previous equity interest in the acquired entity 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 any 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 the note on 

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Business divestments
In December 2018, dormakaba divested parts of the US Door Hardware Service Business in 

the AS AMER segment due to insufficient profitability.

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

assets divested. The resulting net goodwill was offset in equity.

CHF million

Consideration as at divestment date

Cash consideration received

Purchase price for minority shares paid

Divestment-related costs paid

Divestment price adjustment 1)

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

Accrued pension costs and benefits

Total net assets divested

Goodwill, net

Total consideration

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2019  

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2018

0.0  

0.0  

0.0  

–1.8  

–1.8  

0.0  

0.0  

0.0  

0.0  

0.0  

0.0  

0.0  

0.0  

0.0  

0.0  

0.0  

0.0  

0.0  

–1.8  

–1.8  

44.7

–8.3

–1.2

0.0

35.2

22.7

11.1

12.6

0.8

12.9

0.1

0.3

–6.7

–0.3

–3.7

–0.9

–0.6

48.3

–13.1

35.2

1) In 2018/19: the divestment price adjustment of CHF 1.8 million relates to a business divestment from a 

previous year.

Accounting principles

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

to the income statement.

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5. Other disclosures

This section provides a general understanding of the preparation and consolidation principles 

as well as an overview of the use of accounting estimates. In addition, it details any events 

occurring between the balance sheet date and the date at which the financial statements 

are approved by the BoD.

5.1 About this report

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

that 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 SIX 

Swiss Exchange.

Basis for preparation
These consolidated financial statements were approved for issue by the BoD on 

6 September 2019 and will be presented for approval by the AGM on 22 October 2019.

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

been prepared using the historical cost principle, except where disclosed in the accounting 

policies below, and in accordance with Swiss GAAP FER as a whole (GAAP = Generally 

Accepted Accounting Principles, FER = Fachempfehlung zur Rechnungslegung or “accounting 

and reporting recommendations”). Furthermore, the accounting complies with the provisions 

of the Listing Rules of SIX and Swiss company law. The accounting policies have been 

applied consistently by Group companies. No changes to the Swiss GAAP FER requirements 

were announced or released in the year under review.

Currency conversion
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 converted into the functional currency of the appropriate 

entity using the exchange rates prevailing as 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.

The assets and liabilities of subsidiaries reporting in currencies other than Swiss francs are 

translated at the exchange rates prevailing as 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. Upon 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 the sale.

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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 it 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 the uniform measurement and reporting practices 

prescribed by the Group. In 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 

when 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 as of the date when control ceases. All intercompany 

balances, transactions, and intercompany profits are eliminated upon consolidation. 

Investments in associates and joint ventures where dormakaba Group exercises significant 

influence but does not exercise control (i.e. usually 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 associate/joint venture 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 

negative balance. Investments in which dormakaba Group does not have significant 

influence (i.e. dormakaba Group’s interest is usually less than 20%) are recorded at cost.

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

thereby obtains control during the year are consolidated as of the date of establishment or 

the date when control commences. Companies are deconsolidated as of the date that 

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

applied similarly to investments in associates.

In the event that shares of a Group company or associated company 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 the equity owners of the Group. A change in ownership interest results 

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

interests to reflect their relative interests in the subsidiary.

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

statements, and the reported value of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. 

Although these estimates are based on Management’s best knowledge of current events as 

well as actions that dormakaba Group may undertake in the future, the actual results may 

differ from the estimates. The most important accounting estimates are described in a blue 

box at the end of the note to which they relate as per the following table:

Use of accounting estimates

Deferred income taxes

Provisions

Testing goodwill and assets for impairment

Accrued pension costs and benefits

Note

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In accordance with Swiss GAAP FER, assets are subject to an impairment test based on 

indicators reflecting a possible impairment of the individual assets. Therefore, the following 

accounting estimates apply to all assets in general.

Use of accounting estimates

For the purpose of testing impairment, goodwill and 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.

5.2 Events occurring after the balance sheet date

On 27 June 2019, dormakaba announced that it had signed an agreement to acquire 

Alvarado Manufacturing Co. Inc., based in Chino (CA/USA). Alvarado is a leading 

manufacturer of physical access solutions in North America. The transaction was concluded 

on 31 July 2019.

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5.3 Legal structure of the dormakaba Group

As at 30 June 2019

List of substantial Group and associated companies

Share capital 
in local currency 
(000)

Voting 
rights in %

  Group companies with shareholdings

dormakaba Holding AG, Rümlang/CH

dormakaba Holding GmbH + Co. KGaA, Ennepetal/DE

  CHF

  EUR

 420.0   

    Publicly Quoted Company

 27,642.1   

52.5   dormakaba Holding AG

dormakaba Beteiligungs-GmbH, Ennepetal/DE

  EUR

 1,000.0   

52.5   dormakaba Holding AG

All of the following companies are held directly or indirectly by dormakaba Holding GmbH + Co. KGaA. The voting rights listed for these companies represent the voting 
rights of this sub-holding. dormakaba shareholders ultimately benefit from the 52.5% share of the cash flows generated by these entities.

dormakaba International Holding AG, Rümlang/CH

  CHF

 101.0   

100   dormakaba Holding GmbH + Co. KGaA

47.5   Familie Mankel Industriebeteiligung 

GmbH + Co. KGaA

ADUK Products Ltd., Haslemere/GB

Advanced Diagnostics Ltd., Haslemere/GB

Aluminium Services Inc., Scituate/US

any2any GmbH, Munich/DE

ATM-Türautomatik GmbH, Gleisdorf/AT

Chartwell Doors Ltd., Hitchin/GB

Corporación Cerrajera Alba, S.A. de C.V., Edo. de México/MX 

Dörken + Mankel Verwaltungs-Gesellschaft mit beschränkter 
Haftung, Ennepetal/DE

  GBP

  GBP

  USD

  EUR

  EUR

  GBP

  MXP

  EUR

 0.1   

 0.1   

 30.0   

 33.2   

 35.0   

 0.3   

100   Kaba Holding (UK) Ltd.

100   ADUK Products Ltd.

100   dormakaba USA Inc.

20   dormakaba International Holding 

GmbH

100   dormakaba Austria GmbH

100   DORMA UK Ltd.

 202,059.4   

100   dormakaba Canada Inc.

 30.0   

100   dormakaba Holding GmbH + Co. KGaA

DORMA Arabia Automatic Doors Company Ltd., Dammam/SA   SAR

 4,000.0   

95   Dorma- Vertrieb-International GmbH

DORMA Door Controls Pty. Ltd., Hallam/AU 

DORMA Ghana Limited, Accra/GH 

DORMA HUEPPE Pty. Ltd., Regents Park/AU

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 Ireland Ltd., Dublin/IE

DORMA Movable Wall Verwaltungs-GmbH, Ennepetal/DE

DORMA Produktion International GmbH, Ennepetal/DE    

DORMA UK Ltd., Hitchin/GB

Dorma- Vertrieb-International Gesellschaft mit beschränkter 
Haftung, Ennepetal/DE

DORMA-Glas GmbH, Bad Salzuflen/DE

dormakaba (China) Technologies Ltd., Shenzhen/CN

dormakaba (Thailand) Ltd., Bangkok/TH

dormakaba Access Indonesia, PT, Jakarta/IN

dormakaba Access Solutions LLC, Doha/QA

dormakaba Australia Pty. Ltd., Hallam/AU

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

dormakaba Canada Inc., Montreal/CA

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

  AUD

  GHS

  AUD

  MYR

  EUR

  EUR

  EUR

  EUR

  EUR

  EUR

  GBP

  EUR

  EUR

  CNY

  THB

  IDR

  QAR

  AUD

  EUR

  EUR

  BRL

  EUR

  CAD 

  CZK

  CNY

  DKK

  EUR

  RSD

  EUR

  EUR

5   DORMA Produktion International 

GmbH

 910.7   

100   Dorma- Vertrieb-International GmbH

 1,850.0   

 5’374.4   

100   Dorma- Vertrieb-International GmbH

100   DORMA Door Controls Pty. Ltd.

 2,510.0   

100   DORMA Hüppe Raumtrennsysteme 

GmbH + Co. KG

 146.0   

100   DORMA Hüppe Raumtrennsysteme 

GmbH + Co. KG

 48,300.0   

100   dormakaba Holding GmbH + Co. KGaA

 3,300.0   

100   DORMA Hüppe Raumtrennsysteme 

GmbH + Co. KG

 1,500.0   

100   Dorma- Vertrieb-International GmbH

 25.0   

 60.0   

100   dormakaba Holding GmbH + Co. KGaA

100   dormakaba Deutschland GmbH

 250.0   

100   dormakaba Nederland B.V.

 110.0   

100   dormakaba Deutschland GmbH

 520.0   

100   dormakaba Deutschland GmbH

 69,500.0   

100   dormakaba Hong Kong Limited

 13,490.0   

100   Dorma- Vertrieb-International GmbH

 2,555,199.5   

90   Dorma- Vertrieb-International GmbH

10   DORMA Produktion International 

GmbH

 200.0   

100   Dorma- Vertrieb-International GmbH

 10.7   

100   DORMA Door Controls Pty. Ltd.

 1,460.0 

100   dormakaba International Holding AG

 2,416.3   

100   dormakaba International Holding AG

 35,160.7   

100   dormakaba International Holding AG

 1,314.1   

100   Dorma- Vertrieb-International GmbH

 1.0   

100   dormakaba International Holding AG

 100.0   

100   Dorma- Vertrieb-International GmbH

 127,759.1   

100   Dorma- Vertrieb-International GmbH

 696.0 

100   dormakaba International Holding AG

 126,780.0   

100   dormakaba Holding GmbH + Co. KGaA

 4,474.3 

100   Dorma- Vertrieb-International GmbH

 819.1   

100   dormakaba Holding GmbH + Co. KGaA

 600.0   

100   dormakaba International Holding AG

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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., Créteil/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

dormakaba Kapi Ve Güvenlik Sistemleri Sanayi Ve Ticaret A.S., 
Istanbul/TR

  RUB

  CHF

  EUR

  EUR

  EUR

  USD

  HKD

  HRK

  EUR

  INR

  EUR

  EUR

  JPY

  TRY

 213,000.0   

100   Dorma- Vertrieb-International GmbH

 100.0   

 100.0   

100   dormakaba Holding GmbH + Co. KGaA

100   dormakaba Holding GmbH + Co. KGaA

 25.0   

100   dormakaba Holding GmbH + Co. KGaA

 5,617.2   

100   dormakaba International Holding AG

 9,524.9   

100   Dorma- Vertrieb-International GmbH

 100.0   

100   dormakaba Nederland B.V.

 5,650.0   

100   Dorma- Vertrieb-International GmbH

 50.0   

100   dormakaba Holding GmbH + Co. KGaA

 1,147,197.3   

100   Dorma- Vertrieb-International GmbH

 1,000.0   

100   dormakaba Holding GmbH + Co. KGaA

 260.0   

100   dormakaba Schweiz AG

 120,000.0   

100   dormakaba Schweiz AG

 3,750.0   

99   Dorma- Vertrieb-International GmbH

1   dormakaba Deutschland GmbH

dormakaba Kenya Limited, Nairobi/KE

  KES

 40,000.0   

99   Dorma- Vertrieb-International GmbH

dormakaba Korea Inc., Seoul/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

  KRW  

  KWD  

  EUR

  HUF

  MYR

1   dormakaba Deutschland GmbH

 150,000.0   

100   Dorma- Vertrieb-International GmbH

 10.0   

100   Dorma- Vertrieb-International GmbH

 15,191.6   

100   dormakaba International Holding AG

 251,000.0   

100   dormakaba Luxembourg S.A.

 200.0   

100   dormakaba Nederland B.V.

dormakaba Maroc SARL, Casablanca/MA

  MAD  

 2,000.0   

100   Dorma- Vertrieb-International GmbH

dormakaba México, S. de R.L. de C.V., Mexico City/MX

  MXN

 3.0   

96.6   Dorma- Vertrieb-International GmbH

3.4   dormakaba Deutschland GmbH

dormakaba Middle East (LLC), Dubai/AE

  AED

 7,700.0   

100   Dorma- Vertrieb-International GmbH

dormakaba Middle East SPV Limited, Abu Dhabi/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

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 Ukraine LLC, Kiev/UA

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

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 

  EUR

  NZD

  NOK

  PHP

  PLN

  EUR

  EUR

  EUR

  MYR

  RON

  CHF

  SGD

  EUR

  ZAR

  EUR

  SEK

  EUR

  UYU

  USD

  USD

  USD

  EUR

  BRL

  PEN

  EUR

  BRL

  EUR

  GBP

  CHF

  USD

  MYR

 N/A   

 11.7   

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100   Dorma- Vertrieb-International GmbH

 384.0   

100   dormakaba Nederland B.V.

 1,754.5   

100   dormakaba International Holding AG

 18,000.0   

100   Dorma- Vertrieb-International GmbH

 10,000.0   

100   dormakaba International Holding AG

 50.0   

100   Dorma- Vertrieb-International GmbH

 2,560.0   

100   dormakaba Deutschland GmbH

 50.0   

100   dormakaba Deutschland GmbH

 5,000.0   

100   Dorma- Vertrieb-International GmbH

 4,705.8   

100   Dorma- Vertrieb-International GmbH

 6,800.0   

100   dormakaba International Holding AG

 500.0   

100   dormakaba Production GmbH + Co. KG

 6.6 

 1.0   

 67.3   

 500.0   

 250.0   

 10.8 

 1.0   

 19.7   

100   Dorma- Vertrieb-International GmbH

100   Dorma- Vertrieb-International GmbH

100   Dorma- Vertrieb-International GmbH

100   dormakaba Nederland B.V.

99   Dorma- Vertrieb-International GmbH

1   dormakaba Deutschland GmbH

100   Dorma- Vertrieb-International GmbH

100   Kaba U.S. Holding Ltd.

100   Kaba U.S. Holding Ltd. 

 1,701.7   

100   dormakaba USA Inc.

 1,500.0   

100   dormakaba France S.A.S.

 10.0   

100   Task Sistemas de Computação S.A.

 11,516.2   

100   dormakaba International Holding AG

 15.9   

100   dormakaba Nederland B.V.

 32,051.2   

100   dormakaba International Holding AG

 2,560.0   

100   dormakaba Holding GmbH + Co. KGaA

 173.0   

 100.0   

100   dormakaba International Holding AG

100   dormakaba International Holding AG

 56,897.6   

100   Kaba U.S. Holding Ltd.

 350.0   

70   dormakaba Schweiz AG

30   dormakaba International Holding AG

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
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Kaba Ltd., Tiverton/GB

Kaba Mas LLC, Lexington/US

Kaba Security Systems Private Limited, New Delhi/IN

Kaba U.S. Holding Ltd., Wilmington/US

Kilargo Pty. Ltd., Hallam/AU

KIWS Property LLC, Delaware/US

Lasservice Midt-Norge A/S, Drammen/NO

Legic Identsystems AG, Wetzikon/CH

Mauer Thüringen GmbH, Bad Berka/DE 

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., Hallam/AU

Seca Solutions A/S, Sandnes/NO

Silca GmbH, Velbert/DE

Silca Key Systems S.A., Barcelona/ES

Silca S.A.S., Porcheville/FR

Silca S.p.A., Vittorio Veneto/IT

  GBP

  USD

  INR

  USD

  AUD

  NOK

  CHF

  EUR

  USD

  USD

  HKD

  ILS

  USD

  AUD

  NOK

  EUR

  EUR

  EUR 

  EUR

 6,300.0   

100   Kaba Holding (UK) Ltd. 

 880.7   

100   Kaba U.S. Holding Ltd.

 59,630.8   

100   dormakaba India Private Limited

 200,000.0   

61.45   dormakaba Schweiz AG

17.55   dormakaba Nederland B.V.

21   dormakaba International Holding AG

100   DORMA Door Controls Pty. Ltd.

100   dormakaba USA Inc.

100   dormakaba Norge A/S

100   dormakaba Schweiz AG

100   dormakaba EAD GmbH

100   dormakaba USA Inc.

100   Modernfold Inc.

 1.0   

 N/A   

 100.0   

 500.0   

 255.7   

 0.0   

 0.0   

 113,900.0   

100   Wah Yuet Hong Kong Limited

 0.1   

 0.1   

 0.1   

30   Dorma- Vertrieb-International GmbH

100   Skyfold Inc.

100   Kilargo Pty. Ltd.

 3,000.0   

100   dormakaba Norge A/S

 358.0   

 162.3   

 797.7   

100   dormakaba Holding GmbH + Co. KGaA

100   dormakaba Luxembourg S.A.

100   dormakaba France S.A.S.

 10,000.0   

97   dormakaba Luxembourg S.A.

3   dormakaba Schweiz AG

Silca South America S.A., Tocancipa/CO

  COP

 4,973,013.8   

65.92   dormakaba International Holding AG

Skyfold Inc., Quebec/CA

Smart Access Solutions Company Ltd., Riyadh/SA

Task Sistemas de Computação S.A., Rio de Janeiro/BR

  CAD

  SAR

  BRL

32.52   dormakaba Schweiz AG

 113,994.5   

100   dormakaba Canada Inc.

 25.0   

100   dormakaba Middle East SPV Limited

 26,438.7   

100   dormakaba International Holding AG

TLHM Co. Ltd., Taiwan/TWN

  TWD  

 270,000.0   

100   dormakaba International Holding AG

Wah Mei (Toishan) Hardware Co., Ltd., Taishan/CN

Wah Yuet Hong Kong Limited, Hong Kong/HK 

Wah Yuet (Ng’s) Overseas Co. Ltd., Tortola/VG

Wah Yuet Industrial Co. Ltd., Hong Kong/HK 

Yantai DORMA Tri-Circle Lock Co. Ltd, Yantai City/Shandong/
CN

  USD

  HKD

  USD

  HKD

  CNY

 15,000.0   

100   Wah Yuet Hong Kong Limited

 560,250.0 

100   dormakaba Schweiz AG

 13,289.0   

100   Wah Yuet Hong Kong Limited

 1,000.0   

100   Wah Yuet Hong Kong Limited

 10,000.0   

60   Dorma- Vertrieb-International GmbH

Apart from dormakaba Holding AG in Rümlang, none of the companies in the dormakaba Group’s scope of consolidation is listed on a stock exchange. The 

registered shares of dormakaba Holding AG are traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange (security no./ISIN: 1179595/CH 0011795959). As at 30 June 2019, the 

company’s market capitalization was CHF 2,932.8 million.

This disclosure meets the requirements of the GRI standards (Disclosure 102-45). 

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Balance sheet

Assets

CHF million

Current assets

Cash and cash equivalents

Receivables: Group companies

Total current assets

Non-current assets

Investments

Loans to Group companies

Total non-current assets

Total assets

Liabilities and equity

CHF million

Current liabilities

Other current liabilities: third parties

Accruals

Total current liabilities 

Long-term provisions

Equity

Share capital

Legal capital reserves

- reserves from capital contributions

Legal  reserves

Reserves for treasury shares

Treasury shares

Statutory retained earnings

- available earnings carried forward

Net profit for the year

Total equity

Total liabilities and equity

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2019

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2018

Note  

0.2

0.0

0.2

704.9

173.6

878.5

878.7

0.1

0.5

0.6

704.9

173.4

878.3

878.9

2.1 

2.2 

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2019

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2018

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1.1

0.1

1.2

13.5

1.2

0.2

1.4

13.6

2.3 

2.4 

0.4

0.4

2.6 

159.9

261.0

38.7

0.0

341.9

62.1

864.0

878.7

222.1

261.0

8.6

–0.2

310.9

61.1

863.9

878.9

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Income statement

CHF million

Operating revenues

Income from investments

- Dividend income

Interest from Group loans

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 
30.06.2019

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2018

Note  

3.1 

3.2 

3.3 

3.4 

63.6

5.4

69.0

–3.5

–0.1

–1.8

–1.1

–0.4

–6.9

62.1

63.3

4.3

67.6

–2.4

–0.2

–2.2

–1.2

–0.5

–6.5

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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 [CO]). 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 a management report, a cash flow statement, or additional 

information in the notes and refers 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 balance sheet date. The valuation is at nominal values, 

taking into consideration any impairment required. 

1.3 Investments
Investments are valued in accordance 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 items

2.1 Investments

Share capital
in local currency

Voting rights 
in %

dormakaba Holding GmbH + Co. KGaA, Ennepetal/DE

dormakaba Beteiligungs-GmbH, Ennepetal/DE

EUR  

EUR  

27,642,105  

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 
30.06.2019

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2018

dormakaba International Holding 
AG, Rümlang/CH

Total loans to Group companies

CHF  

1.00%  

173.6

173.6

173.4

173.4

2.3 Long-term provisions
These provisions relate to general risks.

2.4 Share capital
As at 30 June 2019, the 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 at 30 June 2019 amounted to CHF 42,438.40.

In accordance with the resolution of the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of 17 October 2017, 

the Board of Directors (BoD) is authorized to increase the share capital by no later than 

17 October 2019 up to a maximum amount of CHF 42,000 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 the authorized capital in the year under review. 

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2.5 Principal shareholders

Pool Shareholders 1)

Public shareholders

T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc., Baltimore, USA

Other public shareholders

Total public shareholders

BoD and EC members 2)

BoD members

EC members

Less double-counting in respect of R. Cadonau 
as BoD and EC member 3)

Total BoD and EC members

Less double-counting in respect of Pool 
Shareholders who are BoD members 4)

Total shares

As at 
30.06.2019 
No. of shares 
at CHF 0.10 
par value

As at 
30.06.2018 
No. of shares 
at CHF 0.10 
par value

%

%

1,143,963

27.2

1,143,508

27.2

135,903

2,897,056

3,032,959

491,484

16,251

–4,730

503,005

3.2

69.0

72.2

11.7

0.4

–0.1

12.0

< 3%

3,029,069

3,029,069

492,619

14,180

–

506,799

72.1

72.1

11.8

0.3

–

12.1

–479,901

–11.4

–479,350

–11.4

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, 
as well as Martina Bössow / Dubai, 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) Shareholdings of Riet Cadonau as a BoD and an EC member are included under BoD members and EC

members.

4) The shareholdings of Pool Shareholders who are also BoD members are included under Pool 

Shareholders and BoD members.

2.6 Treasury shares

Financial year ended 30.06.2019

Financial year ended 30.06.2018

CHF million

Number of 
shares

CHF million

Number of 
shares

Treasury shares at the beginning 
of the period

Purchased/sold/revalued/share-
based-compensation

Treasury shares at the end of the 
period

Treasury shares held in other 
Group entities

Total Group’s treasury shares at 
the end of the period

0.2

–0.2

0.0

38.7

38.7

 350 

 1.0 

 1,260 

–350 

 –0.8 

 -

 0.2 

–910 

 350 

 54,709 

8.7  

 12,433 

 54,709 

8.9

 12,783 

3. Information on the income statement

3.1 Dividend income
The dividend income for the year is CHF 63.6 million (2017/18: CHF 63.3 million).

3.2 Financial expenses
The financial expenses relate primarily to guarantee fees paid to dormakaba Holding GmbH 

& Co. KGaA to guarantee the bond issued by dormakaba Finance AG. 

3.3 Other operating expenses
The main expense items relate to external consulting services and marketing expenses. 

 
 
 
 
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3.4 Direct taxes
Direct taxes comprise capital taxes and 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 SIX Swiss Exchange. 

4.2 Full-time equivalents
As at 30 June 2019, dormakaba Holding AG did not employ any personnel. 

4.3 Contingent liabilities

CHF million

Guarantees

Of which used

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2019  

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2018

693.7 

0.0 

693.7 

0.0 

As in the prior year, the guarantees disclosed relate to the guarantee accorded to the 

bondholders 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 as a single entity for VAT purposes 

(Group taxation article 13 Swiss VAT Act). 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

Financial year ended 30.06.2019  

Financial year ended 30.06.2018

Share capital 
value in CHF  

Number of 
shares  

Share capital 
value in CHF  

Number of 
shares

Conditional capital at the end of 
the period

Authorized capital  at the end of 
the period

42,438  

424,384  

42,438  

424,384

42,000  

420,000  

42,000  

420,000

Conditional capital of CHF 36,000 (2017/18: CHF 36,000) is earmarked for the coverage of 

convertible bonds and warrant bonds, plus CHF 6,438.40 (2017/18: CHF 6,438.40) for shares 

or share options to associates and BoD members of which CHF 0 (2017/18: CHF 0) were 

exercised in the 2018/19 financial year.

The authorized capital at year-end amounts to CHF 42,000 (2017/18: CHF 42,000).

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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6. Shareholdings of BoD and EC members

As at the reporting date, the individual BoD and EC members (including related parties) held 

the following numbers of shares in dormakaba Holding AG. None of the BoD and EC 

members held any options.

Number of shares

BoD

Birgersson Jens

Brecht-Bergen Stephanie

Cadonau Riet 1)

Chiu Elton SK

Daeniker Daniel

Dörig Rolf

Dubs-Kuenzle Karina

Graf Ulrich

Gummert Hans

Heppner John

Hess Hans

Mankel Christine

Total BoD

EC

Berninger Alwin

Brinker Bernd

Cadonau Riet 1)

Gaspari Roberto

Häberli Andreas

Jacob Christoph 2)

Kincaid Michael

Lee Jim-Heng

Lichtenberg Jörg

Malacarne Beat 2)

Sichelschmidt Dieter 3)

Zocca Stefano

Total EC

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2019  

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2018

 52 

 190,117 

 4,730 

 1,532 

 2,471 

 99,591 

 587 

 743 

 1,468 

 190,193 

 491,484 

 80 

 974 

 4,730 

 3,259 

 1,872 

 1,166 

 1,829 

 532 

 1,809 

 16,251 

189,958

773

1,424

2,363

99,483

6,148

479

626

1,360

190,005

492,619

 -   

 550 

4,330

2,576

1,505

 132 

1,012

1,396

 318 

867

1,494

14,180

1) As of 23 October 2018, both a BoD and an EC member, therefore displayed in both groups for the 

years of membership

2) EC member until 30 June 2018

3) EC member until 31 December 2017

7. Events occurring after the balance sheet date

On 27 June 2019, dormakaba announced that it had signed an agreement to acquire 

Alvarado Manufacturing Co. Inc., based in Chino (CA/USA). Alvarado is a leading 

manufacturer of physical access solutions in North America. The transaction was concluded 

on 31 July 2019.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Appropriation of retained earnings

Proposal for the appropriation of available retained earnings as at 
30 June 2019

CHF million

Retained earnings carried forward from previous year

Allocation to/from reserves for treasury shares

Net profit for the period

Unappropriated retained earnings at the end of the period

Allocation from reserves from capital contributions

Total at the AGM’s disposal

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2019  

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2018

372.0  

–30.1  

62.1  

404.0  
67.2 1)

471.2  

301.9

9.0

61.1

372.0

63.0

435.0

1) Reserves from capital contributions will only be released in the amount of the resolution of the AGM.

The BoD will propose the following appropriation of retained earnings to the shareholders at 

the AGM on 22 October 2019: distribution from the reserves from capital contributions of 

CHF 67,200,416 (2017/18: CHF 63,000,390) on the basis of the share capital of CHF 

420,002 (4,200,026 shares at CHF 0.10) (2017/18: CHF 420,002); no contribution to other 

reserves (2017/18: CHF 0).

Proposal for the distribution to the shareholders

CHF million

Distribution from reserves from capital contributions

To be carried forward

Total at the AGM’s disposal

Proposal to 
the AGM 2019  

Approved by
the AGM 2018

67.2 1)

404.0  

471.2  

63.0

372.0

435.0

1) After approval by the AGM, the amount will be paid out free of Swiss withholding tax from the 

reserves from capital contributions.

After approval of this proposal by the AGM, the distribution from the reserves from capital 

contributions will be paid out on 28 October 2019 according to the instructions received: CHF 

16.00 (2017/18: CHF 15.00) 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 (dormakaba) 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 2018/19 

financial year is as of 30 June 2019. dormakaba’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 has made some 

adjustments and simplifications to suit its management and shareholder structure and 

medium size.

dormakaba’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. The ultimate parent company of dormakaba, dormakaba Holding AG, is listed 

on SIX Swiss Exchange and is headquartered in Rümlang (Zurich/Switzerland).

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Group structure and shareholders

Group structure

dormakaba’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

T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc., Baltimore, USA

Other public shareholders

Total public shareholders

BoD and EC members 2)

BoD members

EC members

Less double-counting in respect of R. Cadonau 
as BoD and EC member 3)

Total BoD and EC members

Less double-counting in respect of Pool 
Shareholders who are BoD members 4)

Total shares

As at 
30.06.2019 
No. of shares 
at CHF 0.10 
par value

As at 
30.06.2018 
No. of shares 
at CHF 0.10 
par value

%  

%

1,143,963

27.2  

1,143,508

27.2

135,903

2,897,056

3,032,959

3.2  

69.0  

72.2  

< 3%

3,029,069

3,029,069

491,484

16,251

–4,730

503,005

11.7  

0.4  

–0.1  

12.0  

492,619

14,180

–

506,799

72.1

72.1

11.8

0.3

–

12.1

–479,901

–11.4  

–479,350

–11.4

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, 
as well as Martina Bössow / Dubai, 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) Shareholdings of Riet Cadonau as a BoD and an EC member are included under BoD members and EC 

members.

4) The shareholdings of Pool Shareholders who are also BoD members are included under Pool 

Shareholders and BoD members.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Major shareholders

The above table sets out the shareholder structure of dormakaba Holding AG on the balance 

sheet date 30 June 2019 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 function on SIX Swiss Exchange Disclosure Office’s 

website at 

www.six-exchange-regulation.com/en/home/publications/significant-

shareholders.html

.

The Mankel/Brecht-Bergen Family and the Kaba Family Shareholders (collectively referred 

to as the Pool Shareholder Group) have concluded a pool agreement that governs the 

mutual rights and obligations of both parties. The pool agreement states that the Pool 

Shareholder Group can propose a maximum of five representatives to the General Meeting 

for election to the Board of Directors (BoD). This proposal right for up to five Board 

members reflects the majority participation of the Pool Shareholder Group in the 

operational business of dormakaba. Members of the Pool Shareholder Group hold:

• 27.2% of the 52.5% in dormakaba Holding GmbH + Co. KGaA, which are directly held 

by the ultimate parent company dormakaba Holding AG; and

• 47.5% in dormakaba Holding GmbH + Co. KGaA (held by the Mankel/Brecht-Bergen 

Family).

These shareholdings represent an economic interest of 61.8% in dormakaba.

This Pool Shareholder Group undertakes to exercise its voting rights in concert when voting 

on significant General Meeting resolutions. The members of the Pool 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 Pool 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 Pool 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 further shareholder agreements or 

other agreements between the major shareholders mentioned that involve the dormakaba 

Holding AG shares they own or that involve the exercise of the shareholder rights these 

shares confer.

Cross-shareholdings

dormakaba 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 2019 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 2019, 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 BoD 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 BoD members 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 BoD 

members subject to one or more sets of regulations to be defined by the BoD and taking 

into account individual 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 BoD members at a price 

below the market price. In connection with the issue of option rights to employees and BoD 

members, 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 (AGM) of 17 October 2017 created authorized capital and 

authorized the BoD of dormakaba Holding AG to increase the share capital of dormakaba 

Holding AG 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 BoD 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 BoD can issue new shares by having a bank or third party underwrite them 

all and then making an offer to existing shareholders. The BoD is authorized to set the issue 

price of new shares as close as possible to the market value of the shares. The BoD is 

authorized in this case to restrict or exclude trading with subscription rights. The BoD 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 BoD 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.

The BoD will propose to the AGM on 22 October 2019 to renew the existing authorized 

capital, which will expire on 17 October 2019. If the AGM agrees to this proposal, the BoD will 

be authorized until no later than 22 October 2021 to increase the share capital of the 

company by a maximum of CHF 42,000 through the issuance of not more than 420,000 

fully paid-up registered shares with a nominal value of CHF 0.10 each.

Changes in capital in the last four financial years

Due to the allocation and issue of shares under (i) the Directive regarding the compensation 

for the BoD members of dormakaba Holding AG and (ii) the Executive Stock Award Plans, 

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; accordingly, 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.

Changes of capital of dormakaba Holding AG within the last four financial years

CHF million

30.06.2019  

30.06.2018  

30.06.2017  

30.06.2016

Equity

Share capital

Reserve from capital contribution  

Legal reserves

Reserves for treasury shares

Treasury shares

Unappropriated retained 
earnings

Total equity

0.4  

159.9  

261.0  

38.7  

0.0  

404.0  

864.0  

0.4  

222.1  

261.0  

8.6  

–0.2  

372.0  

863.9  

0.4  

280.7  

261.0  

17.6  

–1.0  

301.9  

860.6  

0.4

327.5

261.0

0.0

–2.8

288.2

874.3

 
 
 
 
   
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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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 the share register of dormakaba Holding AG. 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 BoD of the 

company. 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 BoD 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 BoD 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 BoD 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 (BoD)

The duties and responsibilities of the BoD of dormakaba Holding AG are defined by the 

Swiss Code of Obligations, the 

Articles of Incorporation

 and the company’s Organizational 

Regulations.

BoD members

The BoD of dormakaba Holding AG has ten members. Other than Riet Cadonau, all 

members are non-executive. None of the non-executive BoD members have sat on the 

Executive Committee (EC) of dormakaba Holding AG, Kaba Group or Dorma Group at any 

time in the last five financial years. Riet Cadonau has been CEO of dormakaba Group since 

2015 (and from 2011 to 2015 CEO of Kaba Group) and was elected as BoD Chair in 2018.

Other than Riet Cadonau, no BoD members have significant business relations with 

dormakaba Holding AG. The maximum number of mandates that BoD members are allowed 

to take on the governing bodies of legal entities outside dormakaba is regulated in section 27 

of the 

Articles of Incorporation

. The following table lists the name, year of birth, date of 

joining the BoD, gender and nationality of the individual BoD members.

BoD members as of 30 June 2019

Name/Position

Year of birth  

Entry  

Gender  

Nationality

Riet Cadonau  (Chair)

Hans Hess  (Lead Independent 
Director and Vice-Chair)

Jens Birgersson

Stephanie Brecht-Bergen

Daniel Daeniker

Rolf Dörig

Karina Dubs-Kuenzle

Hans Gummert

John Heppner

Christine Mankel

1961  

2018 1)  

1955  

1967  

1985  

1963  

1957  

1963  

1961  

1952  

1982  

2012  

2018  

2015  

2010  

2004  

2001  

2015  

2013  

2015  

m  

m  

m  

f  

m  

m  

f  

m  

m  

f  

CH

CH

SE

DE

CH

CH

CH

DE

US

DE

1) Riet Cadonau was already a BoD member from 2006 until 2011 (at which time dormakaba Holding AG 

operated under the name Kaba Holding AG).

Elections and terms of office

The BoD of dormakaba Holding AG is elected by the General Meeting, with each member 

standing for election individually. The 

Articles of Incorporation

 state that the BoD 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 AGM. BoD members can be re-elected. The 

Organizational Regulations provide that when they reach 70 years of age, BoD members 

shall resign at the next AGM.

Subject to his re-election as Chair of the BoD by the upcoming AGM in October 2019, Riet 

Cadonau will continue to serve in a dual role as Chair and CEO, remaining CEO for a period 

of one to maximum two years. During this period, he will not be a member of any Board 

committees of the company and will not receive any compensation for his role on the BoD. 

The BoD intends to re-nominate Hans Hess as the Vice-Chair and Lead Independent 

Director subject to his re-election as BoD member at the upcoming AGM. This measure will 

continue to ensure that the BoD exercises independent control and supervision.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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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 BoD 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 EC;

• 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 BoD. The CEO and CFO regularly participate 

in meetings of the BoD in an advisory capacity. Other EC members are brought in to advise 

on individual items of the agenda. The BoD held seven meetings during the 2018/19 financial 

year; these lasted around six hours on average. All BoD members attended each meeting 

except four Directors who were excused for one meeting each and three Directors who were 

each partly excused for one meeting. In addition, the Board’s committees met 14 times in 

total. The agendas for Board meetings are defined by the Chair following consultation with 

the Lead Independent Director. Each BoD member may propose agenda items. BoD 

members always receive documentation prior to Board meetings so they can prepare for 

discussion of each item on the agenda. The BoD holds discussions with the company’s 

managers and visits one or more dormakaba Group locations, usually on an annual basis.

Committees

The BoD has formed an Audit Committee, a Compensation Committee, and a Nomination 

Committee. Members of the Compensation Committee are elected at each AGM. Each 

committee has written terms of reference that define its tasks and responsibilities. The 

chairs of these committees are elected by the BoD. 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 BoD members, who have 

professional or other experience of financing and accounting:

•

Daniel Daeniker 

(Chair)

• Hans Gummert

• Hans Hess

The BoD has specified that members of the Audit Committee must meet certain 

requirements with regard to independence and skills and that they must not be EC 

members. The term of office is until the conclusion of the next AGM; 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 2018/19 financial year, the Audit Committee held 

six meetings lasting between one hour to three hours. All members of the Audit Committee 

attended each 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 2018/19 financial 

year, representatives of the audit firm participated in three meetings, external consultants, 

representatives of Internal Audit and the General Counsel in four, and representatives of the 

Accounting Department in six. 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 BoD for approval;

• Proposing to the whole BoD which external auditor should be recommended to the 

AGM;

• 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 BoD as a whole about its 

activities, and it notifies the BoD immediately about important matters.

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Nomination Committee
The Nomination Committee consists of three non-executive BoD members:

•

Hans Hess

 (Chair)

• Rolf Dörig

• Hans Gummert

The term of office for each member is until the conclusion of the next AGM; members may 

be re-elected. The Nomination Committee meets at least once a year. During the 2018/19 

financial year, the Nomination Committee met four times, such meetings lasting 

approximately one hour each. All members of the Nomination Committee attended each 

meeting, except one member who was excused for one meeting. The CEO and the Senior 

Vice President Group Human Resources usually take part in the meetings in an advisory 

capacity. The Nomination Committee sets out the principles for appointing and re-electing 

BoD members and submits proposals to the BoD about its composition. The Nomination 

Committee also recommends the appointment and de-selection of EC members; the final 

decisions on appointments and de-selections are taken by the BoD as a whole. The 

Nomination Committee minutes its deliberations and decisions and regularly reports to the 

whole BoD.

Compensation Committee
The organization and members of the Compensation Committee as well as the details of 

the compensation policy of dormakaba are set out in the 

Compensation Report

. During the 

financial year 2018/19, the Compensation Committee held four meetings of approximately 

one hour to two hours each. All members of the Compensation Committee attended each 

meeting.

Powers and responsibilities

Management organization
The BoD has the highest responsibility for business strategy and supervises management of 

dormakaba. It has the highest decision-making authority and sets the strategic, 

organizational, financial planning, and accounting rules that dormakaba must follow. The 

BoD has delegated management of ongoing business to the EC under the leadership of the 

CEO. Therefore, the CEO is responsible for overall management of dormakaba. The powers 

and functions of the EC are set out in the Organizational Regulations of dormakaba 

Holding AG. The CFO, 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 alignment between segments and functions. These roles have a seat on the EC.

Lead Independent Director
Together with the dual role of BoD Chair and CEO, the BoD established the role of Lead 

Independent Director (LID) in year 2018. This role is specifically designed to ensure the 

independence of the BoD from the BoD Chair and CEO and is equipped with competencies 

that are defined in the Organizational Regulations. The LID

• has a say in the agenda of the Board meetings

• leads private sessions without the participation of the BoD Chair and CEO at each 

BoD meeting

• chairs in matters related to the BoD Chair and CEO and in case of potential 

conflicts of interest of the BoD Chair and CEO

• has direct access to all EC members

• can mandate independent reviews by external experts when required.

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Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
The CEO manages dormakaba. 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 EC, the CEO submits the strategy, the long- and 

medium-term objectives and the management guidelines for dormakaba to the BoD for 

approval. In response to a proposal by the CEO, the BoD decides on the annual budget and 

the medium-term plan, which covers a three-year period, individual projects, and the 

consolidated financial statements of dormakaba. The CEO submits recommendations to 

the Nomination Committee about personnel issues at the EC level. The CEO also makes 

proposals to the Compensation Committee regarding the remuneration of EC members 

(including allocation of shares from the share allocation plans). The CEO regularly reports to 

the BoD about business performance, anticipated important business issues and risks, as 

well as about changes in management at the operating segment level. BoD members may 

request and examine further information. The CEO must inform the LID immediately about 

any important unexpected developments.

Information from and control over the EC
The Management Information System of dormakaba works as follows: monthly, quarterly, 

semi-annual, and annual financial statements (balance sheet, income statement and cash 

flow statement) are prepared based on 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 

monthly financial statements and in the form of quarterly forecasts. The CEO and CFO 

submit monthly written financial reports to the BoD 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 BoD 

meetings, a summary of these reports is discussed and assessed with the CEO and the CFO.

Skills and expertise of the BoD

In line with the guideline of the Swiss Code of Best Practice for Corporate Governance for a 

well-balanced representation, the BoD members have a broad spectrum of educational 

background, professional skills and expertise as well as personal qualities from a range of 

industries.

In addition to age, gender, geographic and tenure diversity, the BoD assesses its level of 

diversity based on a skills matrix established by its Nomination Committee:

The skills matrix includes the following professional skills/expertise:

• Executive leadership experience

• Corporate governance/compliance skills

• Strategic industry and technology skills

• Financial skills

• Digital business model experience

as well as several personal attributes.

All required competencies are represented in the BoD with emphasis on executive leadership 

experience as well as strategic industry and technology skills. The BoD intends to further 

strengthen its competence in the digital transformation area in the future.

For details on age, gender, geographic and tenure diversity, we refer to the table ‘

BoD 

members as of 30 June 2019

’. For details on the range of business sectors represented by 

the Board members, we refer to their 

biographies

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The Nomination Committee annually reviews the composition of the BoD and the Board 

committees based on the abovementioned characteristics of its members as well as on 

dormakaba’s strategy, business profile, risks, and opportunities in order to determine the 

need to propose changes to the AGM.

Events after balance sheet day

On 27 June 2019, dormakaba announced that it had signed an agreement to acquire 

Alvarado Manufacturing Co. Inc., based in Chino (CA/USA). Alvarado is a leading 

manufacturer of physical access solutions in North America. The transaction was concluded 

on 31 July 2019.

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BoD members

as of 30 June 2019

Riet Cadonau

BoD Chair & CEO

Swiss citizen

Education
Master of Arts in economics and business 
administration from the University of Zurich 
(CH); Advanced Management Program at 
INSEAD (FR)

1)

1)

Career
dormakaba: since 2018 Chair of the BoD 
dormakaba Group  (CH); since 2015 CEO and 
member of the EC dormakaba Group  (CH); 
2011–2015 CEO and member of the EC Kaba 
1)
Group  (CH);  
Ascom: 2007–2011 CEO Ascom Group  (CH); 
until 2007 Managing Director ACS Europe + 
Transport Revenue; 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)

1)

External activities and interests
Since 2016 member of the BoD of Georg 
Fischer AG  (CH) and since 2013 member of 
the BoD of Zehnder Group  (CH); 2006–2011 
member of the BoD of Kaba Group and 
Griesser Group (CH)

1)

1)

listed company

Hans Hess 

LID & Vice-Chair
Chair Nomination Committee 
Member Audit and Compensation Committee

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 
1)
Huber + Suhner AG  (CH); 1981–1983 
Development Engineer Sulzer  (CH)

1)

External activities and interests
Chairman of the BoD Reichle & De-Massari 
Holding AG (CH); member of the BoD* 
1)
Burckhardt Compression Holdings AG  (CH); 
President of Swissmem (CH); Vice-President 
of Economiesuisse (CH)

* resigned on 06 July 2019

Jens Birgersson

Swedish citizen

Education
Harvard Advanced Management Program, 
Harvard Business School, Boston (USA), M. 
Sc. Engineering Physics, Royal Institute of 
Technology, Stockholm (SE); B. Sc. 
Economics, University of Stockholm (SE)

1)

1)

Career
Since 2015 President and CEO of 
ROCKWOOL International
 (DK); 2008–2015 
with ABB  as Group Senior Vice President and 
Head of Business Unit Network Management 
(CH); 2005–2008 with IMERYS  as Executive 
Vice President and Head of Business Group 
Performance Minerals & Pigments (BE); 1992–
2005 with ABB  in different positions (CH, 
SE, ZA)

1)

1)

External activities and interests
Since 2018 member of the Advisory Board of 
NREP (DK); since 2017 Chairman of the BoD 
of Randers Reb (DK); since 2016 member of 
the Confederation of Danish Industry Council 
(DK); since 2015 member of the BoD of 
Flumroc (CH), an affiliate of ROCKWOOL 
International
of Nanjing SAC Automation Co  (CN)

; 2012–2014 member of the BoD 

1)

1)

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Stephanie Brecht-
Bergen

German citizen

Daniel Daeniker

Chair Audit Committee

Swiss citizen

Education
Dr. rer. pol., EBS University (DE); M. Sc. in 
General Management, EBS University (DE); 
MBA, Pepperdine University (CA/USA)

Career
Since 2017 Managing Director KARL München 
GmbH & Co. KG (DE); since 2014 Executive 
Board member Mankel Family Office GmbH 
(DE); 2010–2013 research assistant, EBS 
University (DE); since 2009 shareholder 
dormakaba Holding GmbH + Co. KGaA (DE)

External activities and interests
Since 2008 Executive Board member of the 
foundation “Rudolf Mankel Stiftung” (DE)

Education
Dr. iur., University of Zurich (CH), Zurich bar; 
LL.M. at the Law School of the University of 
Chicago (IL/USA)

Career
Since 2019 Senior 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 BoD of 
Hilti AG, Schaan (FL)

1)

1)

listed company

Rolf Dörig

Chair Compensation Committee
Member Nomination Committee

Swiss citizen

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 BoD Swiss Life Holding 
AG  (CH) and Adecco Group AG  (CH); 
2000–2002 member of the Executive Board 
Credit Suisse  (CH) and responsible for Swiss 
Corporate and Retail Banking; 1986–2002 
various executive positions at Credit Suisse
(CH)

1)

1)

1)

1)

External activities and interests
Chairman of the BoD Swiss Life Holding AG
(CH) and Adecco Group AG  (CH); member 
of the Supervisory Board of Danzer Holding 
AG (AT); member of the Board of Emil Frey 
Holding AG (CH); Chairman Swiss Insurance 
Association (CH) and member of the Board 
Committee economiesuisse

1)

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Karina Dubs-Kuenzle

Hans Gummert

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 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 BoD of FEHBA AG (CH)

Member Audit, Nomination and 
Compensation Committee

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
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); member of the Advisory Board 
Coroplast Fritz Müller GmbH & Co. KG (DE); 
Board member of Zaplox AB (SE); member of 
the Supervisory Board of ara AG (DE); 
member of the Shareholders Committee 
Hoberg & Driesch Group (DE); member of the 
Advisory Board of Hoberg & Driesch 
Röhrenhandel GmbH & Co. KG (DE); member 
of the BoD Chiron-Werke SE (DE)

John Heppner

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 of the 
Advisory Board of University of Wisconsin 
Milwaukee Business School (USA)

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Christine Mankel

German citizen

Education
Diplomkauffrau, EBS University (DE)

Carreer
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 (EC)

Management philosophy

dormakaba 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, Legal, Tax and Treasury 

define and monitor Group-wide standards and are responsible for functional, Group-wide 

projects. The CFO is responsible for the Group’s financial affairs. The COOs are responsible 

for the business activities of their respective segments, including product development, 

production, sales, and services. Group Innovation Management focuses on digitization as 

well as Intellectual Property Management and is strategically managed at EC level by the 

CTO (Chief Technology Officer). The CMO (Chief Manufacturing Officer) is responsible for 

the global purchasing as well as the supplier management and advises and supports the 

segments in optimizing the production and supply chain.

EC dormakaba Group as of 30 June 2019

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EC members as of 30 June 2019

Name/Position

Year of birth  

Entry  

Gender  

Nationality

Riet Cadonau  CEO

Bernd Brinker  CFO

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

EC members

1961  

1965  

1961  

1962  

1969  

2011  

2015  

2013  

2014  

2018  

1959  

2006  

1963  

1968  

1964  

2011  

2011  

2015  

m  

m  

m  

m  

m  

m  

m  

m  

m  

CH

DE

US

SG

DE

IT

IT

CH

DE

The table above gives the name, position, year of birth, date of joining the EC, gender, and 

nationality of each EC member. The maximum number of mandates that members of the 

EC are allowed to take on the governing bodies of legal entities outside dormakaba 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 

Code of Conduct

, as well as in the 

dormakaba rules and regulations such as Group Directives and Directives.

Adherence to these rules is extremely important to dormakaba as a globally active, listed 

company. Major compliance focus areas include anti-bribery and corruption, antitrust and 

competition law as well as safeguarding the employees’ personal integrity. The Code of 

Conduct and all dormakaba rules and regulations are available to employees of dormakaba 

on the Group Intranet. Furthermore, all dormakaba rules and regulations are aligned with its 

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.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Code of Conduct and Supplier Code of Conduct

The dormakaba 

Code of Conduct

, which applies Group-wide, contains standards and rules 

on anti-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 dormakaba 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. 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 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.

Further, dormakaba is fully aware of the importance of Human Rights Due Diligence 

regulations such as the UK Modern Slavery Act 2015. dormakaba highly appreciates this 

valuable approach to eradicate slavery and respect human rights. 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 Code of Conduct, covering human rights, forced, compulsory 

and child labor, environmental responsibility, and ethical behavior. The company’s full 

Modern Slavery Statement

online.

 and 

Statement of Commitment on Human Rights

 are available 

Values of the dormakaba Group

The EC and senior management of dormakaba 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 

employees work and take and implement decisions; they also serve as guiding principles for 

conduct and collaboration within the Group and for dormakaba’s approach to addressing 

customer needs.

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EC members

as of 30 June 2019

Riet Cadonau

BoD Chair & CEO

Swiss citizen

Bernd Brinker

CFO

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 
(Diplomkaufmann) from the University of 
Cologne (DE)

1)

1)

Career
Since 2015 CFO and member of the EC of 
dormakaba Group  (CH); 2014–2015 CFO 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 VIAG AG  (today 
E.ON, DE) and its subsidiary SKW 
Trostberg AG  (DE), lastly as Head of Finance

1)

1)

1)

1)

1)

Career
dormakaba: since 2018 Chair of the BoD 
dormakaba Group  (CH); since 2015 CEO and 
member of the EC dormakaba Group  (CH); 
2011–2015 CEO and member of the EC Kaba 
1)
Group  (CH);
Ascom: 2007–2011 CEO Ascom Group  (CH); 
until 2007 Managing Director ACS Europe + 
Transport Revenue; 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)

1)

External activities and interests
Since 2016 member of the BoD of Georg 
Fischer AG  (CH) and since 2013 member of 
the BoD of Zehnder Group  (CH); 2006–2011 
member of the BoD of Kaba Group and 
Griesser Group (CH)

1)

1)

listed company

Michael Kincaid

COO Access Solutions AMER

US citizen

Education
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering, Master 
of Business Administration

1)

1)

Career
Since 2015 COO Access Solutions AMER and 
member of the EC of dormakaba Group
(CH); 2013–2015 COO Access+Data Systems 
Americas and member of the EC 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

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Jim-Heng Lee

Alwin Berninger

Roberto Gaspari

COO Access Solutions APAC

COO Access Solutions DACH

COO Access Solutions EMEA

Singaporean citizen

German citizen

Italian citizen

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 EC of dormakaba Group
(CH); 2014–2015 Head of Division Access + 
Data Systems Asia Pacific and member of the 
EC of Kaba Group¹  (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)

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 EC of dormakaba Group
(CH); 1998–2017 various functions at the Kuka 
Group  (DE), i.a. 2015–2017 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 Executive Vice President 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)

Education
Economics Degree from the Bocconi 
University (IT)

1)

1)

Career
Since 2015 COO Access Solutions EMEA and 
member of the EC of dormakaba Group
(CH); 2014–2015 Head of Division Access + 
Data Systems EMEA and member of the EC 
of Kaba Group  (CH); 2011–2014 Head of 
Division Access + Data Systems EMEA and 
APAC and member of the EC of Kaba Group
(CH); 2006–2011 Head of Division Key 
Systems Europa/Asia Pacific and member of 
the Executive Board of 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)

listed company

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Stefano Zocca

Andreas Häberli

Jörg Lichtenberg

COO Key & Wall Solutions

CTO

Italian citizen

Swiss citizen

CMO

German citizen

Education
Economics Degree from the Bocconi 
University (IT)

1)

1)

Career
Since 2017 COO Key & Wall Solutions and 
1)
member of the EC of dormakaba Group
(CH); 2015–2017 COO Key Systems and 
member of the EC of dormakaba Group
(CH); 2011–2015 member of the EC 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 CTO and member of the EC 
1)
dormakaba Group  (CH); 2011–2015 CTO and 
member of the EC of 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 2018 member of the Industrial Advisory 
Board of the Department of Mechanical and 
Process Engineering of ETH Zurich (CH); since 
2017 member of the BoD of Komax 
Holding AG  (CH); since 2016 member of the 
Research Committee of Swissmem (CH)

1)

Education
Degree in engineering, Degree in economic 
engineering Universities of Hannover and 
Brunswick (both DE)

1)

Career
Since 2015 CMO and member of the EC 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 EC 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)

1)

listed company

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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 the vote 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 

BoD members and the process of BoD 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 by law. The BoD 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 at least 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 
22 October 2019

Shareholders who are entered in the share register with voting rights by 14 October 2019 will 

receive a direct invitation to the AGM of 22 October 2019 together with the proposals of the 

BoD. Once they have sent back the response form, they will receive their entry ticket and 

voting material. Shareholders who sell their shares before the AGM 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 AGM. No entries will be made in the share register 

between 15 and 22 October 2019. All information about the AGM 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 an EC member) 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 

(see Compensation Report 

3.2 Long-term incentive

) 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 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 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 fees 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 2.78 million in 

the 2018/19 financial year. In financial year 2018/19, dormakaba Group also paid expenses in 

the amount of around CHF 0.46 million for other consultancy services from 

PricewaterhouseCoopers. Approximately CHF 0.05 million of this was for general advisory 

services relating to acquisition projects and other consulting projects, and around CHF 

0.25 million for taxation services (direct and indirect taxes). Another CHF 0.16 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 Audit Committee of the BoD assesses the performance, fees and 

independence of the auditor and suggests to the BoD which external auditor should be 

proposed to the AGM for election. 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 2018/19 and the financial statements as at 30 June 2019 

include the Annual Report with financial statements, the Corporate Governance Report, and 

the Compensation Report, as well as the Group Management Report and the Sustainability 

Report. All reporting is available only digitally at 

www.report.dormakaba.com/2018_19

. The 

HTML format can be printed in PDF format or ordered as a printed copy if required. The 

share price development, 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. dormakaba 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 EC members 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 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 (BoD) only receive a fixed 

compensation paid in cash and shares restricted for three years. The amount of 

compensation depends on the function on the BoD.

Shareholding ownership guideline
The BoD members are required to own at least 500 dormakaba shares within three years of 

tenure.

Compensation of BoD in financial year 2018/19

The compensation awarded to the BoD in financial year 2018/19 is within the limits 

approved by the shareholders at the Annual General Meetings (AGM):

Compensation period

  Approved amount (CHF)

  Effective amount (CHF)

AGM 2017 – AGM 2018

AGM 2018 – AGM 2019

  2,750,000

  2,190,000

  2,345,000

  To be determined*

* The compensation period is not yet completed, a definitive assessment will be provided in the 

Compensation Report for FY 2019/20

Summary of current compensation system of Executive Committee

The compensation system applicable to the Executive Committee (EC) 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 EC are required to own a minimum multiple of their annual base salary 

in dormakaba shares within five years of tenure:

CEO

  300% of annual base salary

EC member 

  200% of annual base salary

Compensation of EC in financial year 2018/19

The compensation awarded to the EC in financial year 2018/19 is within the limits approved 

by the shareholders at the AGM:

Compensation period

  Approved amount (CHF)

  Effective amount (CHF)

Financial year 2018/19

  19,500,000

  12,915,283 

Performance in financial year 2018/19
The 2018/19 financial year was satisfactory. Profitability increased further, which is reflected 

in an increase in all key earnings figures and operating sales margins. At CHF 448.0 million, 

EBITDA exceeded the previous year's figure by CHF 17 million (+3.9%) and led to an EBITDA 

margin of 15.9% (previous year 15.2%). Net profit improved by 5.8% to CHF 252.5 million. 

Only the organic sales growth of 1.3% was lower than expected, in particular due to lower 

growth momentum in the second half of the financial year. Overall, sales amounted to CHF 

2,818.3 million. Consequently, the average short-term incentive payout compared to base 

salaries is above that of the previous year.

Compensation governance

• The Compensation Committee supports the BoD with matters related to the 

compensation of the BoD and of the EC.

• Shareholders approve the maximum compensation amounts of the BoD and of the 

EC. 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 BoD 

and EC 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

The 2018/19 financial year was satisfactory. The achieved business figures are all above the 

comparable results of the previous year. Profitability increased further, which is reflected in 

an increase in all key earnings figures and operating sales margins. At CHF 448.0 million, 

EBITDA exceeded the previous year's figure by CHF 17 million (+3.9%) and led to an EBITDA 

margin of 15.9% (previous year 15.2%). All segments contributed to this improvement by 

achieving both a higher EBITDA and a higher EBITDA margin. Net profit improved by 5.8% 

to CHF 252.5 million, so that an increase in the dividend to CHF 16.00 per share (previous 

year CHF 15.00 per share) will be proposed for the third consecutive financial year based on 

an unchanged dividend policy. Only the organic sales growth of 1.3% was lower than 

expected, in particular due to lower growth momentum in the second half of the financial 

year. Overall, sales amounted to CHF 2,818.3 million. Consequently, the average short-term 

incentive payout compared to base salaries is above that of the previous year.

The Compensation Report explains how these results impacted the variable incentive 

payments made to the EC members 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 period, the Compensation Committee conducted its annual 

review of the compensation system of the BoD and of the EC and confirmed that the 

current compensation system is well aligned with the business strategy and shareholders’ 

interests. As communicated in last year’s Compensation Report, the long-term incentive 

plan newly includes relative total shareholder return as an additional performance indicator 

in conjunction with earnings per share (EPS) growth. Further, in line with good governance 

principles, the Compensation Committee decided to introduce clawback and malus 

provisions on future long-term incentive awards. Additionally, the Compensation Committee 

performed its regular activities throughout the financial year such as the propositions of 

compensation for the members of the BoD and EC, as well as the preparation of the 

Compensation Report and the binding say-on-pay votes at the AGM. At the upcoming AGM, 

our shareholders will again be asked to prospectively approve the aggregate maximum 

amounts of compensation of the BoD for the period until the following AGM and of the EC 

for the financial year 2020/21. Further, our shareholders will have the opportunity to express 

their opinion about our compensation system and the compensation awarded to the BoD 

and to the EC by way of a consultative vote on the 2018/19 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 BoD 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 for the 

BoD 

members consists exclusively of a fixed payment in cash and 

shares. This ensures that the BoD remains independent in exercising its supervisory duties 

towards the EC.

The compensation system for the  members is built on the following key principles:

EC 

 
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Managing compensation

Compensation Committee

In accordance with the 

Articles of Incorporation

 and the Organizational Regulations of 

dormakaba Holding AG, the BoD is responsible for the principles underlying the 

compensation policy and for the compensation steering process; it is supported in this work 

by the Compensation Committee.

The Compensation Committee consists of three BoD members who are elected annually 

and individually by the AGM for a period of one year. At the AGM 2018, 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 BoD;

• Propose to the BoD the specific design of the fundamental compensation elements 

and the determination of the compensation-related performance objectives;

• Propose to the BoD the maximum aggregate compensation amount of the BoD and 

of the EC to be submitted to the shareholders’ vote at the AGM;

• Propose to the BoD 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 EC members within the limits approved by the 

AGM;

• Decide on the share-based compensation to be awarded to the members of the EC 

and the Senior Management;

• Propose to the BoD the Compensation Report.

The compensation for the EC and for the Senior Management is set as part of an annual 

process.

Annual process and responsibilities setting the compensation of the BoD and EC

  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 BoD and EC for 
next compensation period

Compensation structure and level of BoD 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*

CC
BoD

CC
BoD

CC
BoD

CEO
CC

CEO
CC

  AGM

  AGM

CC
BoD

CC
BoD

CC
BoD

  CC

CC
BoD

CEO
CC

CEO
CC

Review of external stakeholder feedback on compensation disclosure 
and changes for next disclosure

  CC

CC meeting schedule and agenda for next period of office

  CC

  CC

  CC

red: recommending body 

blue: reviewing body 

gray: approving body 

* Proposals related to the CEO compensation are prepared by the Compensation Committee Chair and approved by the Compensation Committee

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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The Compensation Committee meets as often as business requires but at least once a year. 

In the financial year 2018/19, the Compensation Committee held four meetings of 

approximately one to two hours each. All meetings were attended by all members.

The Compensation Committee Chair reports to the BoD after each meeting on the activities 

of the committee. The minutes of the committee’s meetings are available upon request to 

the BoD members. As a general rule, the BoD Chair, 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.

Shareholders’ involvement

The BoD values the dialogue with shareholders and wants to know and understand their 

views on executive compensation. In this context, the BoD has held an annual consultative 

vote on the Compensation Report from financial year 2012/13 onwards. This vote allows 

shareholders to express their opinion on the compensation policy and systems applicable to 

the BoD and the EC. Since the 2015 AGM, the BoD also seeks an annual prospective binding 

approval from shareholders of the maximum aggregate amount of compensation of the 

BoD and the maximum aggregate amounts of fixed and variable compensation of the EC.

The Articles of Incorporation include the principles of compensation applicable to the BoD 

and to the EC. 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 
BoD

BoD members 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 BoD remains independent while exercising its 

supervisory duties towards the EC. The amount of compensation for each function of the 

BoD 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 by Agnès Blust Consulting in financial year 2017/18 

based on the following peer companies: Autoneum, Bucher Industries, EMS Chemie, Geberit, 

Georg Fischer, Landis + Gyr, Logitech, Lonza, OC Oerlikon, Sonova, and Sulzer. The results of 

the analysis had shown that overall the compensation of the BoD was slightly below market 

practice. Nevertheless, the BoD had decided to keep the compensation structure and levels 

unchanged at the time. The compensation system and levels are documented in the BoD 

compensation directive and are summarized in the table below.

1. Composition of compensation

The BoD Chair does not receive any compensation for his function on the BoD as long as he 

acts in a dual role as Chair of the BoD and CEO.

The compensation paid to the other members of the BoD comprises a cash payment of CHF 

90,000 and an award of CHF 80,000 in restricted shares of dormakaba Holding AG. 

Additional fees are paid in cash for specific functions such as committee chair and/or 

committee member of the BoD or for performing special additional tasks assigned by the 

BoD.

The members of the BoD 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 BoD. In addition, a shareholding 

ownership guideline is in place, requiring Board members to hold a minimum of 500 shares 

of dormakaba within three years after their election to the BoD.

Compensation is paid on a pro rata basis to Board members twice a year. For the term of 

office from the AGM 2018 until the AGM 2019, the first compensation period ended on 

30 April 2019, the second will end on 31 October 2019. 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 BoD.

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For the term of office from the AGM 2019 until the AGM 2020, the basic compensation will 

be increased to CHF 100,000 in cash and CHF 90,000 in restricted shares (previously CHF 

90,000 in cash and CHF 80,000 in restricted shares) and the membership fee for the Audit 

Committee will be increased to CHF 20,000 (previously CHF 15,000). The BoD has decided 

to implement the above adjustments in view of the evolving requirements on the BoD 

members' role and considering that the compensation levels of the BoD had not been 

adjusted since 2014 despite being below the benchmark (see paragraph above on the 

benchmarking analysis). The intention is to keep the compensation levels for ordinary 

members unchanged for the next two to three years.

2. Assessment of actual compensation paid to the BoD in the financial 
year 2018/19

The actual compensation paid to the BoD for the financial year 2018/19 decreased 

compared to previous year (–14%). This is because since the AGM 2018, the BoD Chair did 

not receive any compensation for his function on the BoD in the reporting year due to his 

dual role as BoD Chair and CEO. The compensation system and levels remained otherwise 

unchanged compared to the previous year.

At the AGM 2018, the shareholders approved a maximum aggregate amount of CHF 

2,190,000 for the BoD for the compensation period from the AGM 2018 until the AGM 2019. 

The compensation effectively paid for the portion of this term of office included in this 

Compensation Report (October 2018 – 30 June 2019) is within the limit approved by the 

shareholders. A conclusive assessment for the entire period will be included in the 

Compensation Report 2019/20.

At the AGM 2017, the shareholders approved a maximum aggregate amount of CHF 

2,750,000 for the BoD for the compensation period from the AGM 2017 until the AGM 2018. 

The compensation effectively paid was CHF 2,345,000 and is within the limit approved by 

the shareholders.

As at 30 June 2019, in compliance with the 

Articles of Incorporation

, there were no 

outstanding loans or credit facilities between dormakaba and current or former BoD 

members, or parties closely related to them. Investments held by BoD members or related 

persons (including conversion and option rights) – if any – are listed 

here

. 

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Compensation architecture for the 
EC

The compensation awarded to EC members 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 EC members 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 markets. Consequently, there is no 

predefined 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, the following companies were included 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 employees).

The compensation paid to the EC members 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

EC members receive an annual base salary for fulfilling their 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 EC 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 EC members 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.

EC members 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, EC members 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 EC members 

(cap).

Following the “We are ONE company” principle, the individual short-term incentive paid to 

the EC members is strictly based on Group and segment financial objectives and not on 

individual goals. For the CEO and other EC members (CFO, CTO [Chief Technology Officer], 

CMO [Chief Manufacturing Officer]), the incentive formula relates exclusively to Group 

results. For the Chief Operating Officers (COOs), it relates to segment results and Group 

results as follows:

  Group   Segment

  Rationale

Access Solutions 
(AS)

  10%  

30% all AS 
segments
60% own AS 
segment

Key & Wall 
Solutions

  30%   70%

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.

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.

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 EC members are built around the following principle: the short-

term incentive consists of a predefined share of profit, which is determined for each function 

individually, multiplied by a growth multiplier and, for COOs, by a net working capital (NWC) 

multiplier (see the following illustration).

 
 
 
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The predefined 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 an 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 EC 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), EC members are 

awarded restricted shares and performance share units 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 predefined 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 EC 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.

•

Strategic importance:

 impact of the EC member's projects on the long-term 

company's success.

 
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•

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 EC members and other members of Senior Management, which is subject 

to approval by the Compensation Committee. For the CEO, the Compensation Committee 

Chair formulates a proposal that is subject to the approval of the Compensation 

Committee. Starting with financial year 2018/19, the long-term incentive grant size is 

determined as a monetary amount (in previous years: 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 EC members (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) and the relative 

Total Shareholder Return (TSR) of the company over the three-year performance period. 

The vesting level 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).

The TSR performance condition has been introduced in the long-term incentive plan starting 

with the grant in September 2018. TSR is measured relative to companies of the Swiss 

Market Index Mid (SMIM) and provides for a full vesting for median performance. The EPS 

growth target is 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 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 and relative TSR).

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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 or retirement, restricted shares remain 

blocked and the performance share units are subject to a pro rata vesting at the regular 

vesting date. In case of disability, 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 

based on a performance assessment by the BoD (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.

Shares awarded in recent years have come from treasury shares and to a small extent from 

conditional capital.

Starting with the long-term incentive 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 will be awarded in form of performance 

share units and half of the grant will be awarded in form of restricted shares. Further, the 

long-term incentive awards will be subject to clawback and malus provisions. In certain 

circumstances, such as in case of financial restatement due to material non-compliance with 

financial reporting requirements or of fraudulent behavior or substantial willful misconduct, 

the BoD may decide to suspend the vesting or forfeit any granted long-term incentive award 

(malus provision) or to require the reimbursement of vested shares delivered under the long-

term incentive (clawback provision).

4. Employment contracts

The EC members are employed under employment contracts of unlimited duration that are 

subject to a notice period of up to twelve months. EC members 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. The employment 

contracts of the EC members may include non-competition clauses for a duration of up to a 

maximum of two years. In cases where the company decides to activate the non-

competition provisions, the compensation paid in connection with such non-competition 

provisions may not exceed the monthly base salary, or half of the total compensation, for a 

period of twelve months.

5. Shareholding ownership guideline

The EC members are required to own a minimum multiple of their annual base salary in 

dormakaba shares within five years of hire or promotion to the EC, as set out in the 

following table.

CEO

  300% of annual base salary

EC member 

  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 BoD may, at its discretion, review the 

minimum ownership requirement.

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6. Assessment of actual compensation paid to the EC in the 2018/19 
financial year

In comparison to the previous year, total direct compensation (TDC) of the EC decreased by 

12%. There are several factors that impacted the level of actual compensation paid to the 

EC in the 2018/19 financial year, which are summarized below.

•

Change in EC composition: 

three former EC members are no longer reported in this 

financial year. All relevant compensation was reported in the Compensation Report 

for the financial year 2017/18. On the other side, one new EC member is reported on 

a full-year basis in this financial year versus pro rata in previous year.

•

Changes in currency exchange rates:

 five members of the EC are paid in foreign 

currencies (three in Euros). Their compensation is converted into Swiss francs for the 

disclosure in this report. Due to the stronger Swiss franc against other major 

currencies compared to the previous year, especially with the Euro, the amounts 

disclosed in Swiss francs decreased even when the compensation amount in local 

currency has remained unchanged.

•

Base salary increases:

 the base salary of one EC member was adjusted during the 

reporting year. The base salaries of the other EC members did not change compared 

to the previous financial year. The base salary increase amounts to 0.8% for the EC 

overall.

•

STI payout:

 the STI payout formula is based on performance improvements versus 

previous year (and not on the achievement of budgeted targets). A payout of 111% 

of annual base salary (on average) for the EC members corresponds to the level of 

expected performance for the financial year 2018/19. The STI payout of the EC 

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 EC members with global responsibility (CFO, CTO, CMO). 

All segment (COOs) contributed to the increased profitability compared to the 

previous year (increased EBITDA and EBIT as well as increased EBITDA margin and 

EBIT margin). All segments except AS AMER contributed to the organic sales growth 

of the Group. In the reporting year, the STI payout of EC members is 94% of annual 

base salary on average (previous year 84%). For the CEO, the STI payout is capped 

to 150% of annual base salary, as in previous year and as foreseen by the Article of 

Incorporation 24. Without applying the cap in both years, the STI amount in the 

reporting year would have been 8% higher than in the previous year.

•

LTI grant in September 2018:

 the long-term incentive grant size was determined as 

monetary amount for the first time (previous year: number of shares). To determine 

the grant size following the change, the historical grant value as well allocation 

criteria that were in place for several years (described under 

section 3.2

) such as 

individual performance in previous year, strategic importance of the projects under 

responsibility, position against benchmark and retention need were considered. 

Based on those factors and on the individual performance (achievement of strategic 

priorities in the year preceding the grant date), the LTI grant size of the CEO and 

one other EC member was increased compared to previous year, while it was 

decreased for two EC members. For the other EC members, the LTI grant size 

remained unchanged compared to previous year. The strategic priorities of the CEO 

for financial year 2017/18 (considered for determining the grant size in the reporting 

year) are detailed below and have been implemented successfully.

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Strategic priorities of the CEO (financial year 2017/18)*

Business performance

  Achieve business performance

Business development

Ensure post-merger integration of the acquired businesses according 
to plan. Selectively establish further acquisitions/divestments in 
accordance with the defined strategic priorities

Group innovation

Drive the digitization initiatives (cloud-based solutions) and 
strengthen the Information Security Management System (ISMS)

Supply chain management  

Deliver the defined procurement savings and execute the defined 
lean and Industry 4.0 projects

Organization

Ensure succession plans for key positions, strengthen leadership 
teams and develop/retain key talents. Conduct dorrmakaba dialogue 
(global all-employees engagement program)

* This information is disclosed in summarized form for confidentiality reasons

The performance share units granted under the long-term incentive in September 2015 

vested in September 2018 based on the EPS growth over the three-year vesting period at a 

vesting level of 102.9%. The share price at vesting amounted to CHF 713.00 compared to 

CHF 653.00 at grant.

Variable compensation forms a major part of total direct compensation (TDC). The 

percentage of overall compensation paid to the EC as variable compensation in the 

reporting year was 67% (excluding benefits and social security contributions) and remained 

stable (previous year 64%). Variable compensation paid out in shares accounted to 32% of 

TDC (previous year 30%), 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 2017, the shareholders approved a maximum aggregate amount of CHF 

19,500,000 for the EC for the financial year 2018/19. The compensation effectively awarded 

of CHF 12,915,283 is within the limits approved by the shareholders.

As at 30 June 2019, in compliance with the 

Articles of Incorporation

, there were no 

outstanding loans or credit facilities between dormakaba and current or former EC 

members, or parties closely related to them. Investments held by EC members or related 

persons (including conversion and option rights) – if any – are listed 

here
.

 
 
 
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Compensation to the BoD and EC

Financial year 2018/19

Compensation 1)

  Basic compensation  

113,333  

170,000  

–  

56,667  

170,000  

Additional 
compensation 
(committees, 
special tasks)  

–  

–  

–  

–  

60,000  

Social benefits  

Total (CHF)  

of which in shares 
(CHF) 2)

–  

–  

–  

3,892  

16,019  

113,333  

170,000  

–  

60,559  

246,019  

53,233

103,430

–

26,271

79,504

170,000  

68,333  

16,618  

254,952  

79,504

BoD

Birgersson Jens (since 2018 AGM)

Brecht-Bergen Stephanie

Cadonau Riet (since 2018 AGM)

   Chair of the Board

Chiu Elton SK (until 2018 AGM)

Daeniker Daniel

   Chair Audit Committee

Dörig Rolf

   Vice-Chair of the Board (until 2018 AGM)

   Chair Compensation Committee

   Member Nomination Committee

Dubs-Kuenzle Karina

Graf Ulrich (until 2018 AGM)

   Chair of the Board

   Chair Nomination Committee

Gummert Hans

   Member Audit Committee 

   Member Compensation Committee 

   Member Nomination Committee

Heppner John

Hess Hans

   Vice-Chair of the Board (since 2018 AGM)

   Lead Independent Director (since 2018 AGM)  

   Chair Nomination Committee (since 2018 
AGM)

   Member Audit Committee 

   Member Compensation Committee 

170,000  

190,000  

20,000  

6,667  

13,201  

10,560  

203,201  

207,227  

79,504

79,753

170,000  

137,149  

–  

307,149  

79,504

170,000  

170,000  

13,333  

78,333  

–  

17,738  

183,333  

266,072  

83,727

79,504

Mankel Christine

Total BoD

170,000  

1,720,000  

–  

383,816  

–  

78,030  

170,000  

2,181,845  

125,682

869,618

1) Compensation for the employer representatives on the Swiss pension fund (Ulrich Graf, Rolf Dörig, Karina Dubs-Kuenzle) of CHF 20,000 p.a. each and 
compensation for the membership of the Supervisory Board of dormakaba Holding GmbH + Co. KGaA and ISEO (Hans Gummert) of CHF 102,149 are 
included in the compensation (additional compensation). Business expenses are not included. For Mr Gummert the additional compensation is paid in EUR 
and remains stable vis-à-vis the previous year, however, fluctuates in CHF due to currency exchange.

2) The compensation for the reporting period is paid out in three installments (November 2018, Mai 2019 and November 2019). Shares are awarded based on 
a fixed monetary amount of CHF 240,000 for the Chair of the Board (until AGM 2018) and CHF 80,000 for the other Board members. The average of the 
closing share prices of the last five trading days in the month prior to the payment is used to determine the number of shares allocated (CHF 703.70 for 
the shares transferred in November 2018 and CHF 767.30 for the shares transferred in May 2019).

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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  Fixed compensation

  Variable compensation

Total CHF

Benefits and 
social / 
pension 
contributions 3) 

Total 
aggregate 
amount

Fixed basic 
payment

 STI 4)

 LTI 5)

contributions  

Social / 
pension 

Total 
aggregate 
amount

EC

Cadonau Riet

Other EC

Total EC

 832,008   

 140,914   

 972,922 

 1,275,000 

 1,184,696   

 346,350   

 2,806,046   

 3,778,968 

 2,819,911   

 798,191 

 3,618,102 

 2,565,392   

 2,273,293   

 679,528 

 5,518,213   

 9,136,315 

 3,651,919 

 939,105 

 4,591,024 

 3,840,392 

 3,457,989 

 1,025,878 

 8,324,259 

 12,915,283 

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 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 
23,759 for the CEO and CHF 413,302 for the other EC members.

4) The short-term incentive reported will be paid after the end of the reporting year.

5) In accordance with his employment contract from 2011, the CEO receives a guaranteed allocation of 550 shares (worth CHF 391,254) which are blocked for 
three years. These shares are not yet included in the shares held as of 30 June 2019 as listed in the table ’Shares held by BoD and EC’. However, they have 
been included in the long-term incentive compensation figure with a share price of CHF 711.37 (average closing price of May/June 2019).

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
   
   
   
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Financial year 2017/18

BoD

Brecht-Bergen Stephanie

Chiu Elton SK

Daeniker Daniel

   Chair Audit Committee

Dörig Rolf

   Vice-Chair of the Board

   Chair Compensation Committee

   Member Nomination Committee

Dubs-Kuenzle Karina

Graf Ulrich

   Chair 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 BoD

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 BoD 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 BoD Chair 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 BoD Chair and CHF 80,000 for the other Board members.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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  Fixed compensation

  Variable compensation

Total CHF

Benefits and 
social / 
pension 
contributions 4) 

Total 
aggregate 
amount

Fixed basic 
payment 3)

 STI 5)

 LTI 6)

contributions  

Social / 
pension 

Total 
aggregate 
amount

EC

Cadonau Riet

Other EC

Total EC

 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 

 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 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 EC members.

5) The short-term incentive reported will be paid after the end of the reporting year.

6) In accordance with his employment contract from 2011, 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 June 2018 as listed in the table ’Shares held by BoD and EC’. 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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Compensation Report

Annual Report 2018/19

dormakaba

Shares held by BoD and EC

As at the respective call date, the individual BoD and EC members (including related parties) 

held the following number of shares in dormakaba Holding AG.

Number of shares

BoD

Birgersson Jens

Brecht-Bergen Stephanie

Cadonau Riet 1)

Chiu Elton SK

Daeniker Daniel

Dörig Rolf

Dubs-Kuenzle Karina

Graf Ulrich

Gummert Hans

Heppner John

Hess Hans

Mankel Christine

Total BoD

EC

Berninger Alwin

Brinker Bernd

Cadonau Riet 1)

Gaspari Roberto

Häberli Andreas

Jacob Christoph 2)

Kincaid Michael

Lee Jim-Heng

Lichtenberg Jörg

Malacarne Beat 2)

Sichelschmidt Dieter 3)

Zocca Stefano

Total EC

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2019  

Financial year 
ended 
30.06.2018

 52 

 190,117 

 4,730 

 1,532 

 2,471 

 99,591 

 587 

 743 

 1,468 

 190,193 

 491,484 

 80 

 974 

 4,730 

 3,259 

 1,872 

 1,166 

 1,829 

 532 

 1,809 

 16,251 

189,958

773

1,424

2,363

99,483

6,148

479

626

1,360

190,005

492,619

 -   

 550 

4,330

2,576

1,505

 132 

1,012

1,396

 318 

867

1,494

14,180

1) As of 23 October 2018, both a BoD and an EC member, therefore displayed in both groups for the 

years of membership

2) EC member until 30 June 2018

3) EC member until 31 December 2017

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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128

Five-year performance overview

Annual Report 2018/19

dormakaba

Information for investors as at 
30 June 2019

CHF million, except where indicated

2018/19  

2017/18  

2016/17  

2015/16  

2014/15

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

Total assets

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 4)

Net working capital in % of net sales

Net debt

Net debt/EBITDA

Interest coverage (EBITDA / interest expense, net)

Shareholders’ equity

Return on equity (ROE) in %

Shareholders’ equity per share (in CHF) 

2,818.3  

2,841.0  

1.3  

448.0  

15.9  

375.0  

13.3  

252.5  

9.0  

131.8  

31.6  

31.5  
16.00 2)

50.3  

372.8  

280.7  

10.0  

–67.8  

212.9  

–223.9  

–62.2  

1,055.1  

15,811  

1,909.0  

67.7  

16.5  

16.1  

17.7  

753.2  

26.7  

651.4  

1.5  

11.0  

258.5  

97.7  

61.8  

2.6  

431.0  

15.2  

364.3  

12.8  

238.7  

8.4  

123.8  

29.6  

29.5  

15.00  

50.2  

367.2  

268.9  

9.5  

–231.8  

37.1  

–129.8  

–58.6  

1,045.6  

16,433  

1,982.3  

69.8  

16.1  

15.2  

17.7  

705.7  

24.8  

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  

14.00  

50.3  

354.7  

265.3  

10.5  

–964.5  

–699.2  

654.1  

–50.4  

933.3  

16,250  

1,909.0  

75.8  

16.4  

16.3  

18.3  

648.0  

25.7  

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 *

12.00  
54.6 *

327.6  

255.3  

12.1  

13.5  

268.8  

–213.2  

–240.7  

792.6  

15,779  

1,579.3  
68.6 *
14.3 *
15.8 *
17.5 *

583.1  
25.3 *

–159.1  
–0.5 *
 40.6  *

680.5  
17.2 *

162.0  

1,085.2

5.4

170.2

15.7

145.0

13.3

98.9

9.1

98.4

25.6

25.6

12.00

51.2

149.1

104.3

9.6

–142.5

–38.2

111.4

–41.8

406

8,948

734.3

67.7

14.3

16.2

17.1

267.6

24.7

–121.2

–0.7

 29.9 

442.1

22.4

114.9

1) Only in 2015/16: includes merger related extraordinary expenses CHF 89.4 million.

2) In 2018/19: 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.

4) In 2018/19, the definition of the net working capital was aligned with the internal and the segment reporting. In order to enable a fair comparison with the 

current-year data, all prior year information has been adjusted. dormakaba defines net working capital as trade receivables plus inventories, minus the sum 
of trade payables, advances from customers and deferred income.

* Pro forma based (other items as reported)

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Information for investors per share data

2018/19

2017/18  

2016/17  

2015/16

2014/15

dormakaba Group  

Kaba Group

Capital stock

Registered shares at CHF 0.10 par 
value

Outstanding shares at end of 
financial year

Weighted average number of 
shares outstanding (diluted)

No  

4,200,026  

4,200,026  

4,200,026  

4,195,026  

4,195,026

No  

4,145,317  

4,187,243  

4,177,588  

4,190,963  

4,184,261

No  

4,179,989  

4,195,507  

4,208,743  

4,200,816  

3,848,787

Par value of average outstanding 
shares

Par value of year-end outstanding 
shares

CHF m  

CHF m  

0.4  

0.4  

0.4  

0.4  

0.4  

0.4  

No  

9,195  

8,874  

7,525  

Shareholders as at 30 June 
(registered)

Figures per share (fully diluted)

EBITDA per share (Group)

Earnings per share (Group)

Shareholders’ equity per share 
(Group)

Price per share

– high

– low

– 31 December

– 30 June

Market capitalization

– high

– low

– 30 June

Dividend yield

– low

– high

0.4  

0.4  

7,181  

79.2 *
14.4 *

162.0  

693.5  

543.0  

683.5  

679.5  

CHF  

CHF  

CHF  

CHF  

CHF  

CHF  

CHF  

107.2  

31.5  

61.8  

781.5  

579.0  

593.0  

707.5  

CHF m  

CHF m  

CHF m  

3,239.6  

2,400.1  

2,932.8  

102.7  

29.5  

44.6  

1,001.0  

674.0  

907.5  

694.5  

4,191.4  

2,822.2  

2,908.0  

92.0  

27.7  

43.5  

888.0  

659.0  

757.0  

833.0  

3,709.7  

2,753.0  

3,479.9  

2,906.4  

2,275.7  

2,847.8  

%  

%  

2.0 1)
2.8 1)

1.5  

2.2  

1.6  

2.1  

1.7  

2.2  

0.4

0.4

6,683

44.2

25.6

114.9

630.0

413.8

502.5

556.5

2,636.1

1,731.4

2,328.5

1.9

2.9

1) In 2018/19: 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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dormakaba

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 mergers 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® 

etc. are registered trademarks of the dormakaba Group. Due to country-specific constraints 

or marketing considerations, some of the dormakaba Group products and systems may not 

be available in every market.

Imprint

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Investor Relations
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Phone +41 44 818 90 28 
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Hofwisenstrasse 24
8153 Rümlang
Switzerland