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À l'attention de nos actionnaires, 

Madame, Monsieur, 

Vous recevez le rapport annuel 2014 avec retard, ce dont nous vous prions de bien vouloir nous 

excuser. Ainsi que nous l’avions annoncé en mai de cette année, l’enquête menée par notre 

comité d’audit, assisté de conseillers externes indépendants, a nécessité une révision en 

profondeur de certaines données comptables, en particulier pour les exercices 2011et 2012. 

En préalable à la publication du formulaire 10-K, qui doit être finalisé et remis à l’US Securities 

and Exchange Commission (SEC), et dont dépend la publication du rapport qui vous est 

destiné, nous avions impérativement besoin de connaître l’issue de ces enquêtes. Celles-ci ont 

mis en lumière un problème de valorisation des stocks de notre produit Revue, abandonné 

depuis. En conséquence, nous avons dû procéder à une correction de ces valeurs, augmentant 

le coût des biens vendus au quatrième trimestre de l'exercice 2011, ainsi que les réserves 

d'inventaire et les dettes de fournisseurs de composants. Cette correction a induit une baisse 

du bénéfice net pour l’exercice 2011, celle-ci étant contrebalancée par une hausse identique du 

bénéfice en 2012. Nous avons aussi apporté d'autres corrections, mineures, aux comptes 

financiers apparaissant dans le formulaire 10-K et le rapport annuel. 

La révision en profondeur, achevée fin octobre, nous donne l’assurance que nos comptes pour 

les exercices précédents et l’exercice en cours sont désormais exacts. En corollaire, nous 

avons renforcé notre fonction finance en engageant des collaborateurs familiarisés avec les 

spécificités des Principes Comptables Généralement Admis aux Etats-Unis (US GAAP) et mis 

en place des pratiques plus rigoureuses. 

Nous avons communiqué les conclusions de notre enquête interne à l’autorité de la Bourse 

américaine (SEC), qui continue sa propre enquête sur certains des mêmes aspects comptables, 

et poursuivons notre collaboration avec eux afin de clore définitivement le dossier. 

Revue des activités 

Nous vous adressons généralement notre lettre annuelle peu après la fin de chaque exercice. 

Mais le retard de publication de ce rapport annuel 2014 a reporté l'envoi de cette lettre après le 

premier semestre de l'exercice 2015. C'est pourquoi nous couvrirons l'exercice 2014 tout en 

incluant, le cas échéant, des données relatives à l'exercice 2015. 

L'exercice 2014, qui s’est achevé le 31 mars dernier, a été très bon pour Logitech. Il a marqué 

un tournant dans l'évolution de notre société et nous a permis de dépasser les objectifs de notre 

plan de redressement: 

•  Nous avons enregistré notre première année de croissance depuis 2011, avec un chiffre 

d'affaires de 2,12 milliards de dollars, en hausse de 1 % par rapport à l'exercice 2013. 

•  Nous avons dépassé nos prévisions de rentabilité initiales pour l'exercice 2014, avec un 

résultat opérationnel US GAAP de 77 millions de dollars, contre une perte d'exploitation 

enregistrée durant l'exercice 2013. 

•  Notre bénéfice par action US GAAP pour 2014 s'élevait à 0,46 $, contre -1,42 $ l'an 

dernier. 

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À l'attention de nos actionnaires, 
Madame, Monsieur, 

Vous recevez le rapport annuel 2014 avec retard, ce dont nous vous prions de bien vouloir nous 
excuser. Ainsi que nous l’avions annoncé en mai de cette année, l’enquête menée par notre 
comité d’audit, assisté de conseillers externes indépendants, a nécessité une révision en 
profondeur de certaines données comptables, en particulier pour les exercices 2011et 2012. 

En préalable à la publication du formulaire 10-K, qui doit être finalisé et remis à l’US Securities 
and Exchange Commission (SEC), et dont dépend la publication du rapport qui vous est 
destiné, nous avions impérativement besoin de connaître l’issue de ces enquêtes. Celles-ci ont 
mis en lumière un problème de valorisation des stocks de notre produit Revue, abandonné 
depuis. En conséquence, nous avons dû procéder à une correction de ces valeurs, augmentant 
le coût des biens vendus au quatrième trimestre de l'exercice 2011, ainsi que les réserves 
d'inventaire et les dettes de fournisseurs de composants. Cette correction a induit une baisse 
du bénéfice net pour l’exercice 2011, celle-ci étant contrebalancée par une hausse identique du 
bénéfice en 2012. Nous avons aussi apporté d'autres corrections, mineures, aux comptes 
financiers apparaissant dans le formulaire 10-K et le rapport annuel. 

La révision en profondeur, achevée fin octobre, nous donne l’assurance que nos comptes pour 
les exercices précédents et l’exercice en cours sont désormais exacts. En corollaire, nous 
avons renforcé notre fonction finance en engageant des collaborateurs familiarisés avec les 
spécificités des Principes Comptables Généralement Admis aux Etats-Unis (US GAAP) et mis 
en place des pratiques plus rigoureuses. 

Nous avons communiqué les conclusions de notre enquête interne à l’autorité de la Bourse 
américaine (SEC), qui continue sa propre enquête sur certains des mêmes aspects comptables, 
et poursuivons notre collaboration avec eux afin de clore définitivement le dossier. 

Revue des activités 

Nous vous adressons généralement notre lettre annuelle peu après la fin de chaque exercice. 
Mais le retard de publication de ce rapport annuel 2014 a reporté l'envoi de cette lettre après le 
premier semestre de l'exercice 2015. C'est pourquoi nous couvrirons l'exercice 2014 tout en 
incluant, le cas échéant, des données relatives à l'exercice 2015. 

L'exercice 2014, qui s’est achevé le 31 mars dernier, a été très bon pour Logitech. Il a marqué 
un tournant dans l'évolution de notre société et nous a permis de dépasser les objectifs de notre 
plan de redressement: 

•  Nous avons enregistré notre première année de croissance depuis 2011, avec un chiffre 
d'affaires de 2,12 milliards de dollars, en hausse de 1 % par rapport à l'exercice 2013. 

•  Nous avons dépassé nos prévisions de rentabilité initiales pour l'exercice 2014, avec un 
résultat opérationnel US GAAP de 77 millions de dollars, contre une perte d'exploitation 
enregistrée durant l'exercice 2013. 

•  Notre bénéfice par action US GAAP pour 2014 s'élevait à 0,46 $, contre -1,42 $ l'an 

dernier. 

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•  Nos activités ont généré 202 millions de dollars de cash-flow opérationnel et nous avons 
clôturé l'exercice avec 469 millions de dollars de liquidités, soit 136 millions de plus qu’à 
la fin de la période précédente, et ce même après le versement de 36 millions de dollars 
de dividendes à nos actionnaires. 

La solide performance financière enregistrée en 2014 est le fruit de notre stratégie de 
redressement, qui avance sur de nombreux fronts. Notre stratégie comprend: 

•  La génération du chiffre d'affaires dans nos catégories au plus fort potentiel, 
•  L'optimisation de la rentabilité de nos catégories de périphériques PC, 
•  Le rétablissement de la rentabilité opérationnelle de deux secteurs d’activité, à savoir 

LifeSize et télécommandes Harmony. 

Favoriser la croissance 
Notre catégorie de croissance comprend les périphériques pour les jeux vidéo, les accessoires 
pour tablettes ainsi que les haut-parleurs mobiles. Ensemble, ces trois secteurs d’activité ont 
affiché une croissance de 50% par rapport à l'exercice précèdent. Nous sommes fiers des 
produits que nous avons conçus et la réaction positive des consommateurs se traduit dans la 
progression de notre part de marché. 

Dans le secteur de périphériques pour les jeux vidéo, en hausse de 29% en 2014, nos 
nouvelles souris « gaming » ont été un succès. La souris de jeu sans fil Logitech G602 Wireless 
Gaming Mouse a été bien accueillie depuis son lancement en août 2013. Elle offre une 
autonomie sans précédent de 250 heures, soit plus de 20 fois celle de la souris équivalente de 
notre principal concurrent. La souris Logitech G502 Proteus Core Tunable Gaming Mouse, 
commercialisée à la fin de l'exercice 2014, a dépassé nos attentes et celles du marché, 
générant la forte progression de notre part de marché au premier semestre de l'exercice 2015. 
Nos casques de jeu affichent, eux aussi, des performances toujours supérieures à celles du 
marché, le casque de jeu G930 Gaming Headset restant la meilleure vente mondiale. Avec une 
gamme de produits complètement rafraîchie, les progrès réalisés dans le secteur de 
périphériques pour les jeux vidéo sont très encourageants. 

Le secteur d’accessoires pour tablettes et d’autres accessoires a progressé de 44 % au cours 
de l'exercice 2014. Les ventes de claviers pour tablettes iPad constituent le principal moteur de 
cette croissance. Au cours de l'exercice, nous avons également commercialisé des claviers et 
étuis de protection pour les produits Samsung et élargi notre gamme de produits pour iPad avec 
des étuis de protection. Nous sommes satisfaits de la performance de nos produits pour 
tablettes, tenant compte du fait que le marché a, pour sa part, ralenti ces derniers mois, ce qui a 
pesé sur la dynamique commerciale de ce segment au premier semestre de l'exercice 2015. 
Nous demeurons cependant confiants quant à l'avenir de cette catégorie et nous avons prévu le 
lancement dans un futur proche de modèles innovants pour les nouvelles générations de 
tablettes Apple et Samsung. 

La catégorie haut-parleurs mobile a bondi de 161% au cours de l'exercice 2014, grâce à l'UE 
BOOM Bluetooth speaker, qui a remporté de nombreux prix de design et a continué à tenir 
toutes ses promesses au premier semestre de l'exercice 2015 avec le renforcement de sa 
présence dans les points de vente et le lancement de nouvelles fonctionnalités et d'éditions 
spéciales. En comparaison annuelle, le chiffre d'affaires de cette catégorie a doublé au cours de 
chacun des six derniers trimestres. 

Optimiser les bénéfices 

Dans un marché en déclin, notre objectif pour les périphériques PC consiste à optimiser leur 

rentabilité par des innovations sélectives. Durant l'exercice 2014, la rentabilité accrue de cette 

catégorie nous a notamment permis d'investir dans nos catégories de croissance. Notre part de 

marché a par ailleurs progressé dans la plupart des gammes de produits que comprend cette 

catégorie. 

Le clavier Wireless Touch Keyboard K400 est l'une de nos réussites. Les consommateurs l'ont 

largement adopté pour une utilisation au salon, une nouvelle tendance que nous avons 

commencé à exploiter. Nous avons lancé avec succès de nouveaux produits dans notre gamme 

pour Communications Unifiées, destinée prioritairement aux entreprises. Dans cette catégorie, 

la croissance est à mettre au crédit du succès commercial de la ConferenceCam CC3000e. 

Renouer avec la rentabilité 

Au cours de l'exercice 2014, notre objectif pour les secteurs d’activité LifeSize et 

télécommandes Harmony était de renouer avec la rentabilité opérationnelle, et nous l'avons 

atteint. 

Construire le Logitech de Demain 

Dans le cadre d’une Vision à long terme, nous voulons faire de Logitech un innovateur puissant 

et une société de Design. Dans ce contexte, "Design" ne signifie pas simplement le choix de 

couleurs ou de formes. Dans le sens le plus large du terme, tel que nous le considérons, le 

Design avec un D majuscule, c'est l'amalgame d'une technologie de pointe, de l'innovation et de 

la connaissance des attentes des consommateurs afin d’offrir des expériences utilisateur 

inoubliables. Nous sommes convaincus que le Design, tel que défini ci-dessus, constitue un 

levier stratégique synonyme de différenciation et générateur de valeur ajoutée pour notre 

entreprise. Durant l'exercice 2014, nous avons recruté un Chief Design Officer, ainsi que 

d’autres talents, afin de nous aider à concrétiser cette Vision. 

Premiers signes de ce renouveau, les produits Design lancés au cours de cette même période 

nous ont permis de remporter plus de 20 prix de design, un chiffre sans précédent. La 

transformation de Logitech en une société de Design, qui n’est qu’à ses tout débuts, est donc 

sur la bonne voie. 

Culturellement, nous nous efforçons de retrouver l’esprit et d'agir comme une petite entreprise 

afin de gagner en rapidité, en simplicité et en réactivité. Après avoir mis à plat la structure 

organisationnelle l'an dernier, nous avons cette année entrepris de renforcer les sites clés, tout 

en promouvant un environnement de travail plus collaboratif, et en décloisonnant les espaces 

de travail. 

Même si nous nous réjouissons de notre bonne performance pour l'exercice 2014, nous avons 

conscience que nous sommes encore en pleine transformation. Pour pérenniser notre progrès, 

nous nous efforcerons: 

•  D'alimenter la croissance. Nous soutenons les ventes de nos catégories de croissance 

actuelles, tout en alimentant les nouveaux moteurs de la croissance, que nous appelons 

les graines. 

(ii)

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•  Nos activités ont généré 202 millions de dollars de cash-flow opérationnel et nous avons 

clôturé l'exercice avec 469 millions de dollars de liquidités, soit 136 millions de plus qu’à 

la fin de la période précédente, et ce même après le versement de 36 millions de dollars 

de dividendes à nos actionnaires. 

La solide performance financière enregistrée en 2014 est le fruit de notre stratégie de 

redressement, qui avance sur de nombreux fronts. Notre stratégie comprend: 

•  La génération du chiffre d'affaires dans nos catégories au plus fort potentiel, 

•  L'optimisation de la rentabilité de nos catégories de périphériques PC, 

•  Le rétablissement de la rentabilité opérationnelle de deux secteurs d’activité, à savoir 

LifeSize et télécommandes Harmony. 

Favoriser la croissance 

Notre catégorie de croissance comprend les périphériques pour les jeux vidéo, les accessoires 

pour tablettes ainsi que les haut-parleurs mobiles. Ensemble, ces trois secteurs d’activité ont 

affiché une croissance de 50% par rapport à l'exercice précèdent. Nous sommes fiers des 

produits que nous avons conçus et la réaction positive des consommateurs se traduit dans la 

progression de notre part de marché. 

Dans le secteur de périphériques pour les jeux vidéo, en hausse de 29% en 2014, nos 

nouvelles souris « gaming » ont été un succès. La souris de jeu sans fil Logitech G602 Wireless 

Gaming Mouse a été bien accueillie depuis son lancement en août 2013. Elle offre une 

autonomie sans précédent de 250 heures, soit plus de 20 fois celle de la souris équivalente de 

notre principal concurrent. La souris Logitech G502 Proteus Core Tunable Gaming Mouse, 

commercialisée à la fin de l'exercice 2014, a dépassé nos attentes et celles du marché, 

générant la forte progression de notre part de marché au premier semestre de l'exercice 2015. 

Nos casques de jeu affichent, eux aussi, des performances toujours supérieures à celles du 

marché, le casque de jeu G930 Gaming Headset restant la meilleure vente mondiale. Avec une 

gamme de produits complètement rafraîchie, les progrès réalisés dans le secteur de 

périphériques pour les jeux vidéo sont très encourageants. 

Le secteur d’accessoires pour tablettes et d’autres accessoires a progressé de 44 % au cours 

de l'exercice 2014. Les ventes de claviers pour tablettes iPad constituent le principal moteur de 

cette croissance. Au cours de l'exercice, nous avons également commercialisé des claviers et 

étuis de protection pour les produits Samsung et élargi notre gamme de produits pour iPad avec 

des étuis de protection. Nous sommes satisfaits de la performance de nos produits pour 

tablettes, tenant compte du fait que le marché a, pour sa part, ralenti ces derniers mois, ce qui a 

pesé sur la dynamique commerciale de ce segment au premier semestre de l'exercice 2015. 

Nous demeurons cependant confiants quant à l'avenir de cette catégorie et nous avons prévu le 

lancement dans un futur proche de modèles innovants pour les nouvelles générations de 

tablettes Apple et Samsung. 

La catégorie haut-parleurs mobile a bondi de 161% au cours de l'exercice 2014, grâce à l'UE 

BOOM Bluetooth speaker, qui a remporté de nombreux prix de design et a continué à tenir 

toutes ses promesses au premier semestre de l'exercice 2015 avec le renforcement de sa 

présence dans les points de vente et le lancement de nouvelles fonctionnalités et d'éditions 

spéciales. En comparaison annuelle, le chiffre d'affaires de cette catégorie a doublé au cours de 

chacun des six derniers trimestres. 

Optimiser les bénéfices 
Dans un marché en déclin, notre objectif pour les périphériques PC consiste à optimiser leur 
rentabilité par des innovations sélectives. Durant l'exercice 2014, la rentabilité accrue de cette 
catégorie nous a notamment permis d'investir dans nos catégories de croissance. Notre part de 
marché a par ailleurs progressé dans la plupart des gammes de produits que comprend cette 
catégorie. 

Le clavier Wireless Touch Keyboard K400 est l'une de nos réussites. Les consommateurs l'ont 
largement adopté pour une utilisation au salon, une nouvelle tendance que nous avons 
commencé à exploiter. Nous avons lancé avec succès de nouveaux produits dans notre gamme 
pour Communications Unifiées, destinée prioritairement aux entreprises. Dans cette catégorie, 
la croissance est à mettre au crédit du succès commercial de la ConferenceCam CC3000e. 

Renouer avec la rentabilité 
Au cours de l'exercice 2014, notre objectif pour les secteurs d’activité LifeSize et 
télécommandes Harmony était de renouer avec la rentabilité opérationnelle, et nous l'avons 
atteint. 

Construire le Logitech de Demain 

Dans le cadre d’une Vision à long terme, nous voulons faire de Logitech un innovateur puissant 
et une société de Design. Dans ce contexte, "Design" ne signifie pas simplement le choix de 
couleurs ou de formes. Dans le sens le plus large du terme, tel que nous le considérons, le 
Design avec un D majuscule, c'est l'amalgame d'une technologie de pointe, de l'innovation et de 
la connaissance des attentes des consommateurs afin d’offrir des expériences utilisateur 
inoubliables. Nous sommes convaincus que le Design, tel que défini ci-dessus, constitue un 
levier stratégique synonyme de différenciation et générateur de valeur ajoutée pour notre 
entreprise. Durant l'exercice 2014, nous avons recruté un Chief Design Officer, ainsi que 
d’autres talents, afin de nous aider à concrétiser cette Vision. 

Premiers signes de ce renouveau, les produits Design lancés au cours de cette même période 
nous ont permis de remporter plus de 20 prix de design, un chiffre sans précédent. La 
transformation de Logitech en une société de Design, qui n’est qu’à ses tout débuts, est donc 
sur la bonne voie. 

Culturellement, nous nous efforçons de retrouver l’esprit et d'agir comme une petite entreprise 
afin de gagner en rapidité, en simplicité et en réactivité. Après avoir mis à plat la structure 
organisationnelle l'an dernier, nous avons cette année entrepris de renforcer les sites clés, tout 
en promouvant un environnement de travail plus collaboratif, et en décloisonnant les espaces 
de travail. 

Même si nous nous réjouissons de notre bonne performance pour l'exercice 2014, nous avons 
conscience que nous sommes encore en pleine transformation. Pour pérenniser notre progrès, 
nous nous efforcerons: 

•  D'alimenter la croissance. Nous soutenons les ventes de nos catégories de croissance 

actuelles, tout en alimentant les nouveaux moteurs de la croissance, que nous appelons 
les graines. 

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•  D'optimiser la rentabilité de nos catégories périphériques PC. Nous continuons à innover 

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dans cette catégorie clé, mais nous investissons avec raison, car nous avons 
conscience que le déclin de ce marché va continuer. 

•  De gérer nos charges d'exploitation pour obtenir un effet de levier et nous permettre 

d'investir dans notre croissance. 

•  De repousser encore les limites du Design produit. Nous construisons notre marque et 

notre entreprise avec des produits emblématiques qui, dans un environnement 
concurrentiel, se distinguent par leur excellence en termes de technologie de pointe, 
d'innovation et de réponse aux attentes des consommateurs. 

•  De maintenir notre engagement vis-à-vis de nos actionnaires et récompenser leur 

soutien par la distribution de dividendes et le rachat d'actions. 

La solide performance que nous avons enregistrée durant l'exercice 2014 n'aurait pas été 
possible sans le dévouement et la détermination de nos collaborateurs, qui participent de façon 
créative à la transformation de chaque partie de notre société. Nous remercions également nos 
partenaires, qui œuvrent à nos côtés pour faire évoluer notre entreprise. 

Nos remerciements vont aussi à nos administrateurs, qui ont consacré un temps et une énergie 
considérables à s'assurer que notre restructuration est en bonne voie, tout en supervisant 
attentivement le processus de l’enquête indépendante. Nous remercions par ailleurs les 
autorités de SIX Swiss Exchange et du Nasdaq pour leur soutien par l'octroi des délais 
nécessaires pour le dépôt de nos documents. Enfin nous vous remercions vous, nos 
actionnaires, pour votre patience et votre confiance sans faille envers Logitech et sa promesse 
pour le futur. 

Nous sommes convaincus que nous bâtissons un avenir de succès pour Logitech. 

Guerrino De Luca et Bracken P. Darrell 

Sie haben den Geschäftsbericht 2014 verspätet erhalten. Wir möchten diesen Brief deshalb mit 

der Begründung für diese Verzögerung beginnen. Wie wir im Mai dieses Jahres angekündigt 

haben, hat unser Rechnungsprüfungsausschuss (Audit Committee) mit Unterstützung von 

unabhängigen Beratern Abklärungen für bestimmte Bereiche unserer Buchhaltung 

vorgenommen. Wir benötigten die Resultate dieser Abklärungen, um unsere Bilanzen aus den 

Vorjahren entweder zu bestätigen oder zu korrigieren, und zwar bevor wir unseren 

Jahresabschluss mit dem Formular 10-K bei der U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission 

(SEC) einreichen konnten, denn dieses Formular enthält auch Leistungsberichte aus den 

Vorjahren. Der 10-K-Bericht wiederum musste fertiggestellt und eingereicht werden, bevor wir 

den Geschäftsbericht, den  wir Ihnen in der Beilage zustellen, veröffentlichen konnten. 

Die Abklärungen haben ergeben, dass unsere Jahresabschlüsse für die Geschäftsjahre 2011 

und 2012 revidiert werden mussten, weil die Rückstellungen für Lagerbestände für unser nicht 

mehr weitergeführtes Revue-Produkt  fehlerhaft ausgewiesen worden waren. Die Berichtigung 

resultierte in einer Erhöhung der Kosten der im vierten Quartal des Geschäftsjahres 2011 

verkauften Produkte und einer Erhöhung der Rückstellungen für Lagerbestände und 

Lieferantenhaftung für Komponenten. Dies führte zu einer Reduktion des Nettoertrags für das 

Geschäftsjahr 2011 und zu einer entsprechende Erhöhung des Nettoertrags für das 

Geschäftsjahr 2012. Aufgrund der Anpassungen des Jahresabschlusses nahmen wir weitere 

immaterielle Korrekturen der Jahresabschlüsse am 10-K-Formblatt und am Geschäftsbericht 

vor. 

Abgesehen von der Notwendigkeit gewisser Anpassungen und Korrekturen haben die 

Nachprüfungen aufgezeigt, dass bestimmte Abläufe im Buchhaltungsteam nicht den allgemein 

anerkannten Rechnungslegungsgrundsätzen (GAAP) entsprachen und dass bei unserem 

Mitarbeiterstab Lücken in einzelnen Kompetenzbereichen vorhanden waren. Wir arbeiten daran, 

diese Probleme durch mehr Disziplin in unseren Abläufen und Verfahren und durch neue, 

entsprechend qualifizierte Mitarbeitende zu beheben. 

Wir bedauern die verspätete Publikation des Geschäftsberichts 2014. Nachdem die 

Nachforschungen Ende Oktober 2014 abgeschlossen worden sind, ist es uns nun jedoch 

wieder möglich, konzentriert auf unsere Geschäftsziele hinzuarbeiten. Wir haben heute die 

Gewissheit, dass unsere Bilanzen der letzten Jahre korrekt und unsere 

Rechnungslegungsverfahren solide sind und dass wir über ein kompetentes Finanzteam 

verfügen. 

weitergeleitet. 

Die US-amerikanische Regulierungsbehörde SEC führt derzeit eigene Überprüfungen 

derselben Aspekte des Rechnungsabschlusses durch, die wir untersucht haben. Wir arbeiten 

mit der SEC eng zusammen und haben ihr die Ergebnisse unserer unabhängigen Abklärungen 

Informationen zum Geschäftsverlauf  

In der Regel verschicken wir unseren jährlichen Aktionärsbrief kurz nach Ende unseres 

Geschäftsjahres. Aufgrund der verzögerten Veröffentlichung unseres Geschäftsberichts 2014 

erreicht Sie dieser Aktionärsbrief erst im 2. Halbjahr des laufenden Geschäftsjahres. Darin 

konzentrieren wir uns zwar auf das Geschäftsjahr 2014, werden aber auch einige Anmerkungen 

zum Geschäftsjahr 2015 anfügen. 

Pr sident et Chief Executive Officer 

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•  D'optimiser la rentabilité de nos catégories périphériques PC. Nous continuons à innover 

dans cette catégorie clé, mais nous investissons avec raison, car nous avons 

conscience que le déclin de ce marché va continuer. 

•  De gérer nos charges d'exploitation pour obtenir un effet de levier et nous permettre 

d'investir dans notre croissance. 

•  De repousser encore les limites du Design produit. Nous construisons notre marque et 

notre entreprise avec des produits emblématiques qui, dans un environnement 

concurrentiel, se distinguent par leur excellence en termes de technologie de pointe, 

d'innovation et de réponse aux attentes des consommateurs. 

•  De maintenir notre engagement vis-à-vis de nos actionnaires et récompenser leur 

soutien par la distribution de dividendes et le rachat d'actions. 

La solide performance que nous avons enregistrée durant l'exercice 2014 n'aurait pas été 

possible sans le dévouement et la détermination de nos collaborateurs, qui participent de façon 

créative à la transformation de chaque partie de notre société. Nous remercions également nos 

partenaires, qui œuvrent à nos côtés pour faire évoluer notre entreprise. 

Nos remerciements vont aussi à nos administrateurs, qui ont consacré un temps et une énergie 

considérables à s'assurer que notre restructuration est en bonne voie, tout en supervisant 

attentivement le processus de l’enquête indépendante. Nous remercions par ailleurs les 

autorités de SIX Swiss Exchange et du Nasdaq pour leur soutien par l'octroi des délais 

nécessaires pour le dépôt de nos documents. Enfin nous vous remercions vous, nos 

actionnaires, pour votre patience et votre confiance sans faille envers Logitech et sa promesse 

pour le futur. 

Nous sommes convaincus que nous bâtissons un avenir de succès pour Logitech. 

Guerrino De Luca et Bracken P. Darrell 

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An unsere Aktionäre 

Sie haben den Geschäftsbericht 2014 verspätet erhalten. Wir möchten diesen Brief deshalb mit 
der Begründung für diese Verzögerung beginnen. Wie wir im Mai dieses Jahres angekündigt 
haben, hat unser Rechnungsprüfungsausschuss (Audit Committee) mit Unterstützung von 
unabhängigen Beratern Abklärungen für bestimmte Bereiche unserer Buchhaltung 
vorgenommen. Wir benötigten die Resultate dieser Abklärungen, um unsere Bilanzen aus den 
Vorjahren entweder zu bestätigen oder zu korrigieren, und zwar bevor wir unseren 
Jahresabschluss mit dem Formular 10-K bei der U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission 
(SEC) einreichen konnten, denn dieses Formular enthält auch Leistungsberichte aus den 
Vorjahren. Der 10-K-Bericht wiederum musste fertiggestellt und eingereicht werden, bevor wir 
den Geschäftsbericht, den  wir Ihnen in der Beilage zustellen, veröffentlichen konnten. 

Die Abklärungen haben ergeben, dass unsere Jahresabschlüsse für die Geschäftsjahre 2011 
und 2012 revidiert werden mussten, weil die Rückstellungen für Lagerbestände für unser nicht 
mehr weitergeführtes Revue-Produkt  fehlerhaft ausgewiesen worden waren. Die Berichtigung 
resultierte in einer Erhöhung der Kosten der im vierten Quartal des Geschäftsjahres 2011 
verkauften Produkte und einer Erhöhung der Rückstellungen für Lagerbestände und 
Lieferantenhaftung für Komponenten. Dies führte zu einer Reduktion des Nettoertrags für das 
Geschäftsjahr 2011 und zu einer entsprechende Erhöhung des Nettoertrags für das 
Geschäftsjahr 2012. Aufgrund der Anpassungen des Jahresabschlusses nahmen wir weitere 
immaterielle Korrekturen der Jahresabschlüsse am 10-K-Formblatt und am Geschäftsbericht 
vor. 

Abgesehen von der Notwendigkeit gewisser Anpassungen und Korrekturen haben die 
Nachprüfungen aufgezeigt, dass bestimmte Abläufe im Buchhaltungsteam nicht den allgemein 
anerkannten Rechnungslegungsgrundsätzen (GAAP) entsprachen und dass bei unserem 
Mitarbeiterstab Lücken in einzelnen Kompetenzbereichen vorhanden waren. Wir arbeiten daran, 
diese Probleme durch mehr Disziplin in unseren Abläufen und Verfahren und durch neue, 
entsprechend qualifizierte Mitarbeitende zu beheben. 

Wir bedauern die verspätete Publikation des Geschäftsberichts 2014. Nachdem die 
Nachforschungen Ende Oktober 2014 abgeschlossen worden sind, ist es uns nun jedoch 
wieder möglich, konzentriert auf unsere Geschäftsziele hinzuarbeiten. Wir haben heute die 
Gewissheit, dass unsere Bilanzen der letzten Jahre korrekt und unsere 
Rechnungslegungsverfahren solide sind und dass wir über ein kompetentes Finanzteam 
verfügen. 

Die US-amerikanische Regulierungsbehörde SEC führt derzeit eigene Überprüfungen 
derselben Aspekte des Rechnungsabschlusses durch, die wir untersucht haben. Wir arbeiten 
mit der SEC eng zusammen und haben ihr die Ergebnisse unserer unabhängigen Abklärungen 
weitergeleitet. 

Informationen zum Geschäftsverlauf  

In der Regel verschicken wir unseren jährlichen Aktionärsbrief kurz nach Ende unseres 
Geschäftsjahres. Aufgrund der verzögerten Veröffentlichung unseres Geschäftsberichts 2014 
erreicht Sie dieser Aktionärsbrief erst im 2. Halbjahr des laufenden Geschäftsjahres. Darin 
konzentrieren wir uns zwar auf das Geschäftsjahr 2014, werden aber auch einige Anmerkungen 
zum Geschäftsjahr 2015 anfügen. 

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Das Geschäftsjahr 2014 war für Logitech erfolgreich. Es war ein Schicksalsjahr für die  
Neuausrichtung unseres Unternehmens und führte dazu, dass wir unserem Turnaround-Plan 
voraus sind: 

Während des Geschäftsjahres 2014 haben wir mit dem Verkauf von Tablet Keyboards und 

Taschen für Samsung-Produkten begonnen und unsere iPad-Produktpalette um Taschen 

erweitert. 

•  Mit einem Umsatz von 2,12 Mrd. US-Dollar und einer Steigerung von 1 % gegenüber 
dem GJ 2013 war es unser erstes Wachstumsjahr seit dem Geschäftsjahr 2011.  

•  Verglichen mit dem  Betriebsverlust im GJ 2013 übertrafen wir im Geschäftsjahr 2014 
unseren ursprünglichen Ertragsplan mit  einem ordentlichen Betriebsergebnis nach 
GAAP von 77 Mio. US-Dollar  

•  Unser Gewinn pro Aktie nach GAAP für das GJ 2014 betrug 0,46 US-Dollar, verglichen 

mit einem Verlust von -1,42 US-Dollar pro Aktie im Vorjahr. 

•  Wir haben 2014 aus dem laufenden Betrieb 202 Mio. US-Dollar Cashflow generiert und 
beendeten das Geschäftsjahr mit 469 Mio. US-Dollar Barmitteln. Das bedeutet eine 
Steigerung von 136 Mio. US-Dollar gegenüber dem Vorjahr – nach Ausschüttung einer 
Dividende von 36 Mio. US-Dollar an unsere Aktionäre. 

Diesem finanziellen Erfolg für das Geschäftsjahr 2014 liegt eine Turnaround-Strategie 
zugrunde, die in vielen Bereichen greift. Sie umfasst folgende Punkte: 

•  Forciertes Umsatzwachstum in jenen Geschäftsfeldern, in denen das meiste Potenzial 

steckt 

•  Maximierung der Ertragskraft bei PC-Peripheriegeräten 
•  Rückführung der zwei Geschäftsbereiche LifeSize und Fernbedienungen zu einem 

positiven Betriebsergebnis  

Schwerpunkt auf Wachstumskräfte 
Unsere Wachstumskategorie umfasst PC-Gaming, Tablets und anderes Zubehör sowie mobile 
Lautsprecher. Zusammengenommen wuchsen diese drei Unternehmensbereiche im GJ 2014 
mit 50 % gegenüber dem Vorjahr. Wir sind stolz auf die Produkte, die wir für diese Sparte 
entwickelt haben. Wir  sehen an unserem gewachsenen Marktanteil, dass diese auch von 
unseren Verbrauchern geschätzt werden.  

Im Bereich PC-Gaming, der im GJ 2014 ein Wachstum von 29 % verzeichnete, war unsere 
neue Maus für Gamer ein Renner. Die Logitech G602 Wireless Gaming Mouse ist  seit ihrer 
Einführung im August 2013 ein großer Erfolg. Sie bietet nie dagewesene 250 Stunden 
Batterielebensdauer - bis zu zwanzig mal mehr als die Wireless-Maus des führenden 
Mitbewerbers. Die Logitech G502 Proteus Core Tunable Gaming Mouse, die zum Ende des 
Geschäftsjahres 2014 eingeführt worden ist, hat sowohl unsere Erwartungen als auch  die 
allgemeine Marktentwicklung übertroffen. Dies hat zu einem bedeutenden Wachstum im ersten 
Halbjahr des Geschäftsjahres 2015 im Bereich PC Gaming geführt. Unsere Gaming-Headsets 
entwickeln sich ebenfalls besser als der Markt. Das G930 Gaming Headset ist weiterhin das 
weltweit meistverkaufte Headset. Die komplett überarbeitete Produktpalette und der neu 
gestaltete Markenauftritt bestärken uns in den großen Fortschritten, die wir im PC-Gaming-
Bereich gemacht haben.  

Im Geschäftsjahr 2014 verzeichneten Tablets und anderes Zubehör ein Wachstum von 44 %, 
wobei der Absatz von Tablet Keyboards für das iPad der wichtigste Wachstumsfaktor ist. 

Obwohl wir mit den innovativen Produkten, die wir für Tablets eingeführt haben, zufrieden sind, 

hat der in den letzten Monaten verlangsamte Tablet-Markt unser Umsatzwachstum in diesem 

Bereich in der ersten Hälfte des Geschäftsjahres 2015 beeinträchtigt. Wir bleiben für diese 

Sparte aber weiterhin zuversichtlich und werden mit großer Energie innovative Designs für neue 

Tablet-Generationen von Apple und Samsung einführen.    

Bei den mobilen Lautsprechern betrug das Wachstum im Geschäftsjahr 2014 161 %. Der 

wichtigste Wachstumsmotor in dieser Kategorie war der UE BOOM Bluetooth-Lautsprecher. Er 

hat mehrere Designauszeichnungen gewonnen und auch im ersten Halbjahr 2015 gute Erfolge 

erzielt,  weil wir seine Präsenz im Einzelhandel ausbauen und aktualisierte Funktionen und 

Sondereditionen auf den Markt bringen konnten. In dieser Sparte hat sich der Umsatz während 

der letzten sechs Quartale verdoppelt.  

Schwerpunkt auf Ertragsmaximierung 

Bei unseren PC-Peripheriegeräten haben wir uns zum Ziel gesetzt, die Ertragskraft zu 

maximieren, während wir in einem schrumpfenden Markt selektiv Innovationen einführen. Im 

Geschäftsjahr 2014 ermöglichte uns unsere verbesserte Ertragskraft in diesem Bereich, mehr in 

unsere Wachstumskategorie investieren zu können. In den meisten Kategorien unserer PC-

Peripheriegeräte haben wir Marktanteile gewonnen. 

Als grosser Erfolg entpuppte sich unser Wireless Touch Keyboard K400, welches von Kunden 

weitgehend im Wohnzimmer benutzt wird - ein neuer Trend, dem wir gefolgt sind. Wir haben 

auch erfolgreich Produkte in unsere Unified Communications-Produktpalette aufgenommen, 

welche für Unternehmensanwendungen bestimmt ist. Insbesondere die ConferenceCam 

CC3000e trägt in diesem Bereich zum Wachstum bei.    

Schwerpunkt auf Rückkehr zur Rentabilität 

Unser Ziel für die Sparte LifeSize und Fernbedienung war es, bis zum Ende des 

Geschäftsjahres 2014 ein positives Betriebsergebnis zu erwirtschaften. Das ist uns gelungen.  

Neuausrichtung von Logitech  

Unsere Vision für Logitech ist die Schaffung eines leistungsstarken Innovationsunternehmens, 

das im Endeffekt ein Designunternehmen werden soll. Unter „Design“ sind dabei nicht nur 

Farben oder Formen zu verstehen – dies wäre eine zu eng gefasste Definition. Der Begriff 

umschliesst auch die Integration zukunftsweisender Technologie, Innovation und das 

Verständnis für Verbraucheranliegen zugunsten einer gänzlich neuen Produkterfahrung.  

Wir sind davon überzeugt, dass wir Design als strategischen und differenzierenden Faktor 

einsetzen können, um mehr Wertschöpfung zu generieren. Im Geschäftsjahr 2014 haben wir 

einen Chief Design Officer eingestellt und unsere internen Design-Talente gefördert, um 

Logitech‘s Spitzentechnologie, welche wir in den kommenden Jahren weiter ausbauen wollen, 

zu stärken.  

Im Geschäftsjahr 2014 haben wir eine Reihe von Produkten mit hervorragendem Design auf 

den Markt gebracht und gewannen mit über 20 Preisen so viele Auszeichnungen wie nie zuvor. 

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Das Geschäftsjahr 2014 war für Logitech erfolgreich. Es war ein Schicksalsjahr für die  

Neuausrichtung unseres Unternehmens und führte dazu, dass wir unserem Turnaround-Plan 

voraus sind: 

Während des Geschäftsjahres 2014 haben wir mit dem Verkauf von Tablet Keyboards und 
Taschen für Samsung-Produkten begonnen und unsere iPad-Produktpalette um Taschen 
erweitert. 

•  Mit einem Umsatz von 2,12 Mrd. US-Dollar und einer Steigerung von 1 % gegenüber 

dem GJ 2013 war es unser erstes Wachstumsjahr seit dem Geschäftsjahr 2011.  

•  Verglichen mit dem  Betriebsverlust im GJ 2013 übertrafen wir im Geschäftsjahr 2014 

unseren ursprünglichen Ertragsplan mit  einem ordentlichen Betriebsergebnis nach 

GAAP von 77 Mio. US-Dollar  

•  Unser Gewinn pro Aktie nach GAAP für das GJ 2014 betrug 0,46 US-Dollar, verglichen 

mit einem Verlust von -1,42 US-Dollar pro Aktie im Vorjahr. 

•  Wir haben 2014 aus dem laufenden Betrieb 202 Mio. US-Dollar Cashflow generiert und 

beendeten das Geschäftsjahr mit 469 Mio. US-Dollar Barmitteln. Das bedeutet eine 

Steigerung von 136 Mio. US-Dollar gegenüber dem Vorjahr – nach Ausschüttung einer 

Dividende von 36 Mio. US-Dollar an unsere Aktionäre. 

Diesem finanziellen Erfolg für das Geschäftsjahr 2014 liegt eine Turnaround-Strategie 

zugrunde, die in vielen Bereichen greift. Sie umfasst folgende Punkte: 

•  Forciertes Umsatzwachstum in jenen Geschäftsfeldern, in denen das meiste Potenzial 

steckt 

•  Maximierung der Ertragskraft bei PC-Peripheriegeräten 

•  Rückführung der zwei Geschäftsbereiche LifeSize und Fernbedienungen zu einem 

positiven Betriebsergebnis  

Schwerpunkt auf Wachstumskräfte 

Unsere Wachstumskategorie umfasst PC-Gaming, Tablets und anderes Zubehör sowie mobile 

Lautsprecher. Zusammengenommen wuchsen diese drei Unternehmensbereiche im GJ 2014 

mit 50 % gegenüber dem Vorjahr. Wir sind stolz auf die Produkte, die wir für diese Sparte 

entwickelt haben. Wir  sehen an unserem gewachsenen Marktanteil, dass diese auch von 

unseren Verbrauchern geschätzt werden.  

Im Bereich PC-Gaming, der im GJ 2014 ein Wachstum von 29 % verzeichnete, war unsere 

neue Maus für Gamer ein Renner. Die Logitech G602 Wireless Gaming Mouse ist  seit ihrer 

Einführung im August 2013 ein großer Erfolg. Sie bietet nie dagewesene 250 Stunden 

Batterielebensdauer - bis zu zwanzig mal mehr als die Wireless-Maus des führenden 

Mitbewerbers. Die Logitech G502 Proteus Core Tunable Gaming Mouse, die zum Ende des 

Geschäftsjahres 2014 eingeführt worden ist, hat sowohl unsere Erwartungen als auch  die 

allgemeine Marktentwicklung übertroffen. Dies hat zu einem bedeutenden Wachstum im ersten 

Halbjahr des Geschäftsjahres 2015 im Bereich PC Gaming geführt. Unsere Gaming-Headsets 

entwickeln sich ebenfalls besser als der Markt. Das G930 Gaming Headset ist weiterhin das 

weltweit meistverkaufte Headset. Die komplett überarbeitete Produktpalette und der neu 

gestaltete Markenauftritt bestärken uns in den großen Fortschritten, die wir im PC-Gaming-

Bereich gemacht haben.  

Im Geschäftsjahr 2014 verzeichneten Tablets und anderes Zubehör ein Wachstum von 44 %, 

wobei der Absatz von Tablet Keyboards für das iPad der wichtigste Wachstumsfaktor ist. 

Obwohl wir mit den innovativen Produkten, die wir für Tablets eingeführt haben, zufrieden sind, 
hat der in den letzten Monaten verlangsamte Tablet-Markt unser Umsatzwachstum in diesem 
Bereich in der ersten Hälfte des Geschäftsjahres 2015 beeinträchtigt. Wir bleiben für diese 
Sparte aber weiterhin zuversichtlich und werden mit großer Energie innovative Designs für neue 
Tablet-Generationen von Apple und Samsung einführen.    

Bei den mobilen Lautsprechern betrug das Wachstum im Geschäftsjahr 2014 161 %. Der 
wichtigste Wachstumsmotor in dieser Kategorie war der UE BOOM Bluetooth-Lautsprecher. Er 
hat mehrere Designauszeichnungen gewonnen und auch im ersten Halbjahr 2015 gute Erfolge 
erzielt,  weil wir seine Präsenz im Einzelhandel ausbauen und aktualisierte Funktionen und 
Sondereditionen auf den Markt bringen konnten. In dieser Sparte hat sich der Umsatz während 
der letzten sechs Quartale verdoppelt.  

Schwerpunkt auf Ertragsmaximierung 
Bei unseren PC-Peripheriegeräten haben wir uns zum Ziel gesetzt, die Ertragskraft zu 
maximieren, während wir in einem schrumpfenden Markt selektiv Innovationen einführen. Im 
Geschäftsjahr 2014 ermöglichte uns unsere verbesserte Ertragskraft in diesem Bereich, mehr in 
unsere Wachstumskategorie investieren zu können. In den meisten Kategorien unserer PC-
Peripheriegeräte haben wir Marktanteile gewonnen. 

Als grosser Erfolg entpuppte sich unser Wireless Touch Keyboard K400, welches von Kunden 
weitgehend im Wohnzimmer benutzt wird - ein neuer Trend, dem wir gefolgt sind. Wir haben 
auch erfolgreich Produkte in unsere Unified Communications-Produktpalette aufgenommen, 
welche für Unternehmensanwendungen bestimmt ist. Insbesondere die ConferenceCam 
CC3000e trägt in diesem Bereich zum Wachstum bei.    

Schwerpunkt auf Rückkehr zur Rentabilität 
Unser Ziel für die Sparte LifeSize und Fernbedienung war es, bis zum Ende des 
Geschäftsjahres 2014 ein positives Betriebsergebnis zu erwirtschaften. Das ist uns gelungen.  

Neuausrichtung von Logitech  

Unsere Vision für Logitech ist die Schaffung eines leistungsstarken Innovationsunternehmens, 
das im Endeffekt ein Designunternehmen werden soll. Unter „Design“ sind dabei nicht nur 
Farben oder Formen zu verstehen – dies wäre eine zu eng gefasste Definition. Der Begriff 
umschliesst auch die Integration zukunftsweisender Technologie, Innovation und das 
Verständnis für Verbraucheranliegen zugunsten einer gänzlich neuen Produkterfahrung.  

Wir sind davon überzeugt, dass wir Design als strategischen und differenzierenden Faktor 
einsetzen können, um mehr Wertschöpfung zu generieren. Im Geschäftsjahr 2014 haben wir 
einen Chief Design Officer eingestellt und unsere internen Design-Talente gefördert, um 
Logitech‘s Spitzentechnologie, welche wir in den kommenden Jahren weiter ausbauen wollen, 
zu stärken.  

Im Geschäftsjahr 2014 haben wir eine Reihe von Produkten mit hervorragendem Design auf 
den Markt gebracht und gewannen mit über 20 Preisen so viele Auszeichnungen wie nie zuvor. 

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Zwar stehen wir mit der Transformation von Logitech in ein Designunternehmen erst am 
Anfang, wir sind aber auf dem richtigen Weg. 

Wir bemühen uns, unsere Unternehmenskultur wieder zu derjenigen eines kleinen 
Unternehmens zurückzuführen. In diesem Sinne versuchen wir, schneller, einfacher und agiler 
zu werden. Nachdem wir die Organisationsstruktur im vergangenen Jahr verflacht haben, 
wurden im laufenden Jahr diverse Maßnahmen umgesetzt, um ein für die Zusammenarbeit 
geeigneteres Arbeitsumfeld zu schaffen. Die wichtigsten Standorte wurden konsolidiert und 
Büroräume geöffnet, damit unsere Mitarbeitenden auch räumlich enger zusammenarbeiten 
können. Um die Kultur eines Kleinunternehmens zu fördern, werden wir auch weiterhin 
entsprechende Maßnahmen umsetzen. 

Obwohl wir mit unserer Leistung im Geschäftsjahr 2014 zufrieden sind, ist uns bewusst, dass 
wir uns noch mitten im Turnaround befinden. Um unsere Fortschritte weiter zu festigen, 
konzentrieren wir uns auf folgende Kernpunkte:  

•  Förderung des Wachstums. Wir stärken unsere Umsätze in unseren aktuellen 

Wachstumskategorien und kultivieren neue Wachstumsmotoren – wir nennen sie 
„Aussaat“. 

•  Maximierung der Ertragskraft in der Sparte PC-Peripheriegeräte. In dieser Kernsparte 
entwickeln wir Innovationen, investieren aber sehr gezielt, da wir erwarten, dass der 
Markt für PC-Peripheriegeräte weiter schrumpfen wird. 

•  Kontrolle unserer betrieblichen Aufwendungen, um unsere operative Beweglichkeit zu 

fördern und Kapazitäten für Investitionen in Wachstum zu schaffen.  

•  Grenzen ausloten im Produktdesign. Wir stärken unsere Marke und unser Unternehmen, 
indem wir moderne Produkte herstellen, die sich im Markt mit ihren ausgezeichneten 
Eigenschaften durch den Einsatz von zukunftsweisender Technologie, Innovation und 
Kundennähe von anderen abheben. 

•  Konsequente Verfolgung des Ziels, für unseren Aktionäre durch Dividenden und 

Aktienrückkäufe Erträge zu schaffen.  

Uns ist bewusst, dass wir unsere gute Leistung im Geschäftsjahr 2014 nicht ohne die Motivation 
und Einsatzfreude unserer Mitarbeitenden erreicht hätten, die in jeder Funktion in unserem 
Unternehmen mit Kraft und Innovationsfreude mitgewirkt haben. Wir danken auch unseren 
Partnern, mit denen wir im Rahmen unserer Turnaround-Aufgabe eng zusammenarbeiten.  

Auch den Mitgliedern unseres Verwaltungsrats möchten wir unsere Wertschätzung ausdrücken. 
Sie alle haben nicht nur beträchtliche Zeit und Energie aufgewendet, um uns bei der 
Transformation von Logitech zu unterstützen, sondern das Unternehmen auch umsichtig durch 
die unabhängige Rechnungskontrolle geführt. Wir danken den Aufsichtsgremien an der SIX 
Swiss Exchange und Nasdaq für ihre Unterstützung durch die Gewährung der notwendigen 
Fristenverlängerungen und wir danken Ihnen, liebe Aktionäre, für Ihre Geduld und Ihr 
fortwährendes Vertrauen in Logitech.   

Wir sind überzeugt, für Logitech eine aussichtsreiche Zukunft gestalten zu können. 

Freundliche Grüsse 

Guerrino De Luca und Bracken P. Darrell 

To Our Shareholders, 

This Fiscal Year 2014 Annual Report comes to you late. We’ll begin our letter by addressing the 

reasons for the delay. As we announced in May of this year, our Audit Committee, with the 

assistance of independent advisors, found it necessary to conduct a thorough investigation into 

certain accounting matters related to Logitech’s previously issued financial statements. We 

needed the results of the investigation to validate or correct prior-year statements before we 

could file our Annual Report on Form 10-K with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission 

(SEC), because this report includes performance for prior years. And we needed the 10-K to be 

finalized and filed before we could publish the Annual Report that we send to you. 

The investigation did reveal the need to restate our financial reports for Fiscal Years 2011 and 

2012 due to an accounting misstatement for inventory valuation reserves for our now-

discontinued Revue product. As a result, we recorded an adjustment to increase the cost of 

goods sold during the fourth quarter of FY 2011 and to increase inventory reserves and supplier 

liability for components. This resulted in a decrease in net income for FY 2011 and a 

corresponding increase in net income for FY 2012. Because of the restatement, we made other 

immaterial corrections to the financial statements included in the 10-K and the Annual Report.  

Beyond the need for the restatement and the other corrections, the investigation identified that 

certain practices of the accounting team were not following generally accepted accounting 

principles (GAAP), and that our staff had some skills deficiencies. We are addressing both of 

these issues with greater discipline in our practices and new staff members with the right skills. 

While the delay was unfortunate, the outcome of the investigation – which was closed at the end 

of October 2014 – allows us to move forward with a focus on our business goals, confident that 

our prior-year financial statements are now accurate, our accounting practices are solid and our 

financial staff has the right skills. 

The U.S. regulatory authority (SEC) is also conducting its own investigation into some of these 

same accounting matters. We continue to cooperate with the SEC and have shared the findings 

of our independent investigation with them. 

Business Update  

Typically we write our annual letter to you shortly after our fiscal year ends. But the delay in 

publishing our FY 2014 Annual Report has resulted in delivering this letter to you more than two 

quarters into FY 2015. So we’ll focus on FY 2014 in this letter, but include a few updates on FY 

2015 as appropriate. 

FY 2014 was a strong year for Logitech. It was pivotal in the transformation of our company and 

put us ahead of our turnaround plan: 

• 

It was our first year of growth since FY 2011, with sales of $2.12 billion, up 1% over FY 

2013.  

•  We exceeded our original profitability plan for FY 2014, with GAAP operating income of 

$77 million, compared to an operating loss in FY 2013.  

•  Our GAAP earnings per share (EPS) for FY 2014 was $0.46, compared to a loss of 

($1.42) per share a year ago. 

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ä

President und Chief Executive Officer 

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Zwar stehen wir mit der Transformation von Logitech in ein Designunternehmen erst am 

To Our Shareholders, 

Anfang, wir sind aber auf dem richtigen Weg. 

Wir bemühen uns, unsere Unternehmenskultur wieder zu derjenigen eines kleinen 

Unternehmens zurückzuführen. In diesem Sinne versuchen wir, schneller, einfacher und agiler 

zu werden. Nachdem wir die Organisationsstruktur im vergangenen Jahr verflacht haben, 

wurden im laufenden Jahr diverse Maßnahmen umgesetzt, um ein für die Zusammenarbeit 

geeigneteres Arbeitsumfeld zu schaffen. Die wichtigsten Standorte wurden konsolidiert und 

Büroräume geöffnet, damit unsere Mitarbeitenden auch räumlich enger zusammenarbeiten 

können. Um die Kultur eines Kleinunternehmens zu fördern, werden wir auch weiterhin 

entsprechende Maßnahmen umsetzen. 

Obwohl wir mit unserer Leistung im Geschäftsjahr 2014 zufrieden sind, ist uns bewusst, dass 

wir uns noch mitten im Turnaround befinden. Um unsere Fortschritte weiter zu festigen, 

konzentrieren wir uns auf folgende Kernpunkte:  

•  Förderung des Wachstums. Wir stärken unsere Umsätze in unseren aktuellen 

Wachstumskategorien und kultivieren neue Wachstumsmotoren – wir nennen sie 

„Aussaat“. 

•  Maximierung der Ertragskraft in der Sparte PC-Peripheriegeräte. In dieser Kernsparte 

entwickeln wir Innovationen, investieren aber sehr gezielt, da wir erwarten, dass der 

Markt für PC-Peripheriegeräte weiter schrumpfen wird. 

•  Kontrolle unserer betrieblichen Aufwendungen, um unsere operative Beweglichkeit zu 

fördern und Kapazitäten für Investitionen in Wachstum zu schaffen.  

•  Grenzen ausloten im Produktdesign. Wir stärken unsere Marke und unser Unternehmen, 

indem wir moderne Produkte herstellen, die sich im Markt mit ihren ausgezeichneten 

Eigenschaften durch den Einsatz von zukunftsweisender Technologie, Innovation und 

Kundennähe von anderen abheben. 

•  Konsequente Verfolgung des Ziels, für unseren Aktionäre durch Dividenden und 

Aktienrückkäufe Erträge zu schaffen.  

Uns ist bewusst, dass wir unsere gute Leistung im Geschäftsjahr 2014 nicht ohne die Motivation 

und Einsatzfreude unserer Mitarbeitenden erreicht hätten, die in jeder Funktion in unserem 

Unternehmen mit Kraft und Innovationsfreude mitgewirkt haben. Wir danken auch unseren 

Partnern, mit denen wir im Rahmen unserer Turnaround-Aufgabe eng zusammenarbeiten.  

Auch den Mitgliedern unseres Verwaltungsrats möchten wir unsere Wertschätzung ausdrücken. 

Sie alle haben nicht nur beträchtliche Zeit und Energie aufgewendet, um uns bei der 

Transformation von Logitech zu unterstützen, sondern das Unternehmen auch umsichtig durch 

die unabhängige Rechnungskontrolle geführt. Wir danken den Aufsichtsgremien an der SIX 

Swiss Exchange und Nasdaq für ihre Unterstützung durch die Gewährung der notwendigen 

Fristenverlängerungen und wir danken Ihnen, liebe Aktionäre, für Ihre Geduld und Ihr 

fortwährendes Vertrauen in Logitech.   

Wir sind überzeugt, für Logitech eine aussichtsreiche Zukunft gestalten zu können. 

Freundliche Grüsse 

Guerrino De Luca und Bracken P. Darrell 

This Fiscal Year 2014 Annual Report comes to you late. We’ll begin our letter by addressing the 
reasons for the delay. As we announced in May of this year, our Audit Committee, with the 
assistance of independent advisors, found it necessary to conduct a thorough investigation into 
certain accounting matters related to Logitech’s previously issued financial statements. We 
needed the results of the investigation to validate or correct prior-year statements before we 
could file our Annual Report on Form 10-K with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission 
(SEC), because this report includes performance for prior years. And we needed the 10-K to be 
finalized and filed before we could publish the Annual Report that we send to you. 

The investigation did reveal the need to restate our financial reports for Fiscal Years 2011 and 
2012 due to an accounting misstatement for inventory valuation reserves for our now-
discontinued Revue product. As a result, we recorded an adjustment to increase the cost of 
goods sold during the fourth quarter of FY 2011 and to increase inventory reserves and supplier 
liability for components. This resulted in a decrease in net income for FY 2011 and a 
corresponding increase in net income for FY 2012. Because of the restatement, we made other 
immaterial corrections to the financial statements included in the 10-K and the Annual Report.  

Beyond the need for the restatement and the other corrections, the investigation identified that 
certain practices of the accounting team were not following generally accepted accounting 
principles (GAAP), and that our staff had some skills deficiencies. We are addressing both of 
these issues with greater discipline in our practices and new staff members with the right skills. 
While the delay was unfortunate, the outcome of the investigation – which was closed at the end 
of October 2014 – allows us to move forward with a focus on our business goals, confident that 
our prior-year financial statements are now accurate, our accounting practices are solid and our 
financial staff has the right skills. 

The U.S. regulatory authority (SEC) is also conducting its own investigation into some of these 
same accounting matters. We continue to cooperate with the SEC and have shared the findings 
of our independent investigation with them. 

Business Update  

Typically we write our annual letter to you shortly after our fiscal year ends. But the delay in 
publishing our FY 2014 Annual Report has resulted in delivering this letter to you more than two 
quarters into FY 2015. So we’ll focus on FY 2014 in this letter, but include a few updates on FY 
2015 as appropriate. 

FY 2014 was a strong year for Logitech. It was pivotal in the transformation of our company and 
put us ahead of our turnaround plan: 

• 

It was our first year of growth since FY 2011, with sales of $2.12 billion, up 1% over FY 
2013.  

•  We exceeded our original profitability plan for FY 2014, with GAAP operating income of 

$77 million, compared to an operating loss in FY 2013.  

•  Our GAAP earnings per share (EPS) for FY 2014 was $0.46, compared to a loss of 

($1.42) per share a year ago. 

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ä

President und Chief Executive Officer 

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•  We delivered $202 million in cash flow from operations, and we ended the year with 
$469 million in cash, up $136 million over the prior year – even after distributing $36 
million in dividends to our shareholders. 

been tapping into. We also successfully introduced new products in our Unified 

Communications (UC) product line, designed for enterprise communications. In particular, the 

ConferenceCam CC3000e is driving growth in this category.    

Underlying this solid financial performance for FY 2014 is a turnaround strategy that is working 
on many fronts. Our strategy includes: 

•  Drive sales growth in our categories with the highest opportunity 
•  Maximize profitability in our PC Peripherals categories 
•  Return two businesses to operating profitability: LifeSize and Remote Controls 

Focus on Driving Growth 
Our Growth category includes PC Gaming, Tablets and Other Accessories, and Mobile 
Speakers. Combined, these three categories grew 50% year over year in FY 2014. We’re proud 
of the products we have designed for these categories and we see consumer validation through 
improvements in market share. 

In PC Gaming, which grew 29% in FY 2014, our new gaming mice were highlights. The 
Logitech G602 Wireless Gaming Mouse has performed well since its introduction in August 
2013, offering an unprecedented 250 hours of battery life, up to 20 times that of the leading 
competitor’s wireless gaming mouse. And the Logitech G502 Proteus Core Tunable Gaming 
Mouse, introduced at the end of FY 2014, has out-performed our expectations and the overall 
market, driving our significant growth in gaming mice in the first half of FY 2015. Our gaming 
headsets continue to outperform the market as well, with the G930 Gaming Headset remaining 
the world’s best-selling headset. With a completely refreshed product lineup and branding, we 
are strongly encouraged by the progress we are making in PC Gaming.  

Tablets and Other Accessories grew 44% in FY 2014. Sales of tablet keyboards for the iPad 
were the primary factor in this growth. During the fiscal year we also began selling tablet 
keyboards and cases for Samsung products, and we broadened our iPad lineup with cases. 
While we’re pleased with the innovative products we have introduced for tablets, the tablets 
market itself has slowed in recent months, and that has negatively impacted our sales 
momentum in this category during the first half of FY 2015. We continue to be optimistic about 
the future of this category and will be aggressive in introducing innovative designs for new 
generations of tablets from Apple and Samsung.    

Mobile Speakers grew 161% in FY 2014. The key growth driver in this category was the UE 
BOOM Bluetooth speaker, which is a winner of multiple design awards and has continued to 
perform very well in the first half of FY 2015 as we broaden its retail presence and introduce 
updated capabilities and special-edition models. In fact, this category has doubled in sales, year 
over year, in each of the last six quarters.  

Focus on Profit Maximization 
With our PC Peripherals products, our goal is to maximize profitability as we continue to 
innovate selectively in a declining market. In FY 2014, our improved profitability in this category   
contributed to our ability to invest in our Growth category. And we have gained market share in 
most of our PC Peripherals categories. 

Focus on Return to Profitability 

Our goal for our LifeSize and Remote Controls businesses in FY 2014 was to return them to 

operating profitability by the end of the year – and we delivered.  

Building the Logitech of Tomorrow 

Our Vision for Logitech is to become a powerful innovator and, in fact, a Design company. In 

this context “Design” is not just color or shape. That is “design” with a small “d.”  “Design” with a 

big “D” is about using the integration of leading-edge technology, innovation, and consumer 

insights to create amazing experiences. We believe we can use Design as a strategic and 

differentiating lever to add value to the company. In FY 2014, we hired a Chief Design Officer 

and built up our internal Design talent, to complement our powerful technology capability, one 

that we will grow and expand in the years to come.   

We introduced many well-designed products in FY 2014 and won an unprecedented number of 

design awards, over 20. While we’re at the very beginning of transforming Logitech into a 

Design company, we are on the right track. 

We are striving to act like a small company again, as a cultural ambition. In this regard we aim 

to be faster, simpler and more responsive. After flattening the organization last year, we took 

steps this year to create more collaborative working environments by consolidating key work 

sites and opening up offices spaces so that our employees are in closer proximity to one 

another. We will continue to pursue opportunities to build a small-company culture. 

As pleased as we are with our strong performance in FY 2014, we know we are still in the midst 

of our turnaround. To sustain our progress we are focused on:  

•  Nurturing growth. We are driving sales in our current Growth category businesses as 

well as cultivating new growth engines – what we call seeds. 

•  Maximizing profitability in our PC Peripherals business. We are continuing to innovate in 

this core category, but we are investing appropriately, mindful that we expect our PC 

peripherals markets to continue to decline. 

•  Managing our operating expenses to drive operating leverage and to create capacity to 

invest in our growth.  

•  Continuing to push the boundaries in product design. We are building our brand and our 

business with iconic products that stand out in a competitive market for their excellence 

in using leading-edge technology, innovation and consumer insights. 

•  Remaining committed to return cash to our shareholders through dividends and share 

repurchases. 

One product highlight has been our Wireless Touch Keyboard K400, which has been widely 
adopted by consumers for use in the living room, a recent trend in keyboard use that we have 

We could not have delivered our strong FY 2014 performance without the dedication and 

determination of our employees, who are transforming our company with speed and innovation 

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•  We delivered $202 million in cash flow from operations, and we ended the year with 

$469 million in cash, up $136 million over the prior year – even after distributing $36 

million in dividends to our shareholders. 

been tapping into. We also successfully introduced new products in our Unified 
Communications (UC) product line, designed for enterprise communications. In particular, the 
ConferenceCam CC3000e is driving growth in this category.    

Underlying this solid financial performance for FY 2014 is a turnaround strategy that is working 

on many fronts. Our strategy includes: 

•  Drive sales growth in our categories with the highest opportunity 

•  Maximize profitability in our PC Peripherals categories 

•  Return two businesses to operating profitability: LifeSize and Remote Controls 

Focus on Driving Growth 

Our Growth category includes PC Gaming, Tablets and Other Accessories, and Mobile 

Speakers. Combined, these three categories grew 50% year over year in FY 2014. We’re proud 

of the products we have designed for these categories and we see consumer validation through 

improvements in market share. 

In PC Gaming, which grew 29% in FY 2014, our new gaming mice were highlights. The 

Logitech G602 Wireless Gaming Mouse has performed well since its introduction in August 

2013, offering an unprecedented 250 hours of battery life, up to 20 times that of the leading 

competitor’s wireless gaming mouse. And the Logitech G502 Proteus Core Tunable Gaming 

Mouse, introduced at the end of FY 2014, has out-performed our expectations and the overall 

market, driving our significant growth in gaming mice in the first half of FY 2015. Our gaming 

headsets continue to outperform the market as well, with the G930 Gaming Headset remaining 

the world’s best-selling headset. With a completely refreshed product lineup and branding, we 

are strongly encouraged by the progress we are making in PC Gaming.  

Tablets and Other Accessories grew 44% in FY 2014. Sales of tablet keyboards for the iPad 

were the primary factor in this growth. During the fiscal year we also began selling tablet 

keyboards and cases for Samsung products, and we broadened our iPad lineup with cases. 

While we’re pleased with the innovative products we have introduced for tablets, the tablets 

market itself has slowed in recent months, and that has negatively impacted our sales 

momentum in this category during the first half of FY 2015. We continue to be optimistic about 

the future of this category and will be aggressive in introducing innovative designs for new 

generations of tablets from Apple and Samsung.    

Mobile Speakers grew 161% in FY 2014. The key growth driver in this category was the UE 

BOOM Bluetooth speaker, which is a winner of multiple design awards and has continued to 

perform very well in the first half of FY 2015 as we broaden its retail presence and introduce 

updated capabilities and special-edition models. In fact, this category has doubled in sales, year 

over year, in each of the last six quarters.  

Focus on Profit Maximization 

With our PC Peripherals products, our goal is to maximize profitability as we continue to 

innovate selectively in a declining market. In FY 2014, our improved profitability in this category   

contributed to our ability to invest in our Growth category. And we have gained market share in 

most of our PC Peripherals categories. 

Focus on Return to Profitability 
Our goal for our LifeSize and Remote Controls businesses in FY 2014 was to return them to 
operating profitability by the end of the year – and we delivered.  

Building the Logitech of Tomorrow 

Our Vision for Logitech is to become a powerful innovator and, in fact, a Design company. In 
this context “Design” is not just color or shape. That is “design” with a small “d.”  “Design” with a 
big “D” is about using the integration of leading-edge technology, innovation, and consumer 
insights to create amazing experiences. We believe we can use Design as a strategic and 
differentiating lever to add value to the company. In FY 2014, we hired a Chief Design Officer 
and built up our internal Design talent, to complement our powerful technology capability, one 
that we will grow and expand in the years to come.   

We introduced many well-designed products in FY 2014 and won an unprecedented number of 
design awards, over 20. While we’re at the very beginning of transforming Logitech into a 
Design company, we are on the right track. 

We are striving to act like a small company again, as a cultural ambition. In this regard we aim 
to be faster, simpler and more responsive. After flattening the organization last year, we took 
steps this year to create more collaborative working environments by consolidating key work 
sites and opening up offices spaces so that our employees are in closer proximity to one 
another. We will continue to pursue opportunities to build a small-company culture. 

As pleased as we are with our strong performance in FY 2014, we know we are still in the midst 
of our turnaround. To sustain our progress we are focused on:  

•  Nurturing growth. We are driving sales in our current Growth category businesses as 

well as cultivating new growth engines – what we call seeds. 

•  Maximizing profitability in our PC Peripherals business. We are continuing to innovate in 
this core category, but we are investing appropriately, mindful that we expect our PC 
peripherals markets to continue to decline. 

•  Managing our operating expenses to drive operating leverage and to create capacity to 

invest in our growth.  

•  Continuing to push the boundaries in product design. We are building our brand and our 
business with iconic products that stand out in a competitive market for their excellence 
in using leading-edge technology, innovation and consumer insights. 

•  Remaining committed to return cash to our shareholders through dividends and share 

repurchases. 

One product highlight has been our Wireless Touch Keyboard K400, which has been widely 

adopted by consumers for use in the living room, a recent trend in keyboard use that we have 

We could not have delivered our strong FY 2014 performance without the dedication and 
determination of our employees, who are transforming our company with speed and innovation 

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in every function. We also thank our partners, who have been working very closely with us on 
our turnaround journey.  

We extend our appreciation to our dedicated board of directors. Not only have they invested 
considerable time and energy to ensure that we are on the right track in rebuilding our company, 
but they have diligently guided the company through the independent investigation. We also 
thank the authorities at the SIX Swiss Exchange and Nasdaq for their support in granting the 
necessary extensions during the delay of our filings. And we thank you, our shareholders, for 
your patience and your continuing belief in Logitech and the promise of our future.   

We believe we are creating a bright future for Logitech. 

Guerrino De Luca and Bracken P. Darrell 

Chairman of the Board 

President and Chief Executive Officer 

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in every function. We also thank our partners, who have been working very closely with us on 

our turnaround journey.  

We extend our appreciation to our dedicated board of directors. Not only have they invested 

considerable time and energy to ensure that we are on the right track in rebuilding our company, 

but they have diligently guided the company through the independent investigation. We also 

thank the authorities at the SIX Swiss Exchange and Nasdaq for their support in granting the 

necessary extensions during the delay of our filings. And we thank you, our shareholders, for 

your patience and your continuing belief in Logitech and the promise of our future.   

We believe we are creating a bright future for Logitech. 

Guerrino De Luca and Bracken P. Darrell 

Chairman of the Board 

President and Chief Executive Officer 

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rapport de rémunération*

23 

 an unsere aktionärinnen und 
aktionäre

25 

26 

 Einladung zur ordentlichen 
Generalversammlung; 
traktandenliste

 Fragen und antworten 
betreffend die ordentliche 
generalversammlung 2014 der 
Logitech international s.a. 
(„Logitech“)

33  traktanden und Erläuterungen

45 

 Verwaltungsratsangelegenheiten 
und Entschädigungsbericht**

 47  to Our shareholders

 49 

 invitation and agenda for the 
annual General Meeting

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 Questions and answers about 
the Logitech 2014 annual 
General Meeting

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 agenda Proposals and 
Explanations

 68 

 corporate Governance and 
Board of Directors Matters

  91  compensation report

128 

 appendix a: Proposed changes 
to the articles of incorporation 
of Logitech international s.a.

annual report

143  Management’s Discussion and analysis of Financial condition and results of Operations

183  additional Financial Disclosures

205 report on corporate Governance

221  consolidated Financial statements

281  Logitech international s.a., apples — swiss statutory Financial statements

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se référer s’il vous plaît à la version anglaise
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21 novembre 2014

A nos actionnaires,

Vous êtes cordialement invités à participer à l’Assemblée générale ordinaire 2014 de Logitech. L’Assemblée 

aura lieu le jeudi 18 décembre 2014 à 14h00 au SwissTech Convention Center, à l’EPFL, Lausanne, Suisse.

Vous  trouverez  en  annexe  une  invitation  et  des  informations,  qui  comprennent  un  ordre  du  jour  et  des 
indications concernant les points qui seront soumis au vote lors de l’Assemblée, la façon dont vous pourrez exercer 
vos droits de vote, la rémunération des membres du Conseil d’administration et de la Direction générale de Logitech 
ainsi que d’autres informations utiles.

Que vous puissiez participer à l’Assemblée générale ordinaire ou non, votre vote est important.

Nous vous remercions du soutien continu que vous apportez à Logitech.

Guerrino De Luca
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LOGITECH INTERNATIONAL S.A.

Invitation à l’Assemblée générale ordinaire 
Jeudi 18 décembre 2014 
14h00 (l’enregistrement débute à 13h30) 
SwissTech Convention Center, EPFL – Lausanne, Suisse

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ORdRE du JOuR

A.  Rapport 

Rapport d’activité pour l’exercice se terminant au 31 mars 2014

B.  Points soumis au vote

1. 

 Approbation  du  rapport  annuel,  du  rapport  de  rémunération,  des  comptes  consolidés  et  des  comptes 
statutaires de Logitech International S.A. pour l’exercice 2014

2.  Vote consultatif relatif à l’approbation de la rémunération des membres des organes dirigeants

3. 

Emploi du bénéfice résultant du bilan et fixation d’un dividende

4.  Modification des statuts de la Société

5.  Autorisation de détenir plus de 10% d’actions propres

6. 

 Décharge  des  membres  du  Conseil  d’administration  et  de  la  Direction  pour  leur  activité  pendant 
l’exercice 2014

7. 

Elections au Conseil d’administration

7.1.  Réélection de M. Daniel Borel

7.2.  Réélection de M. Matthew Bousquette

7.3.  Réélection de M. Kee-Lock Chua

7.4.  Réélection de M. Bracken P. Darrell

7.5.  Réélection de Mme Sally Davis

7.6.  Réélection de M. Guerrino De Luca

7.7.  Réélection de M. Didier Hirsch

7.8.  Réélection du Dr. Neil Hunt

7.9.  Réélection de Mme Monika Ribar

8. 

9. 

7.10.  Election de M. Dimitri Panayotopoulos

Election du Président du Conseil d’administration

Elections au Comité de rémunération

9.1.  Election de M. Matthew Bousquette

9.2.  Election de Mme Sally Davis

9.3.  Election du Dr. Neil Hunt

9.4.  Election de Mme Monika Ribar

10. 

 Election de KPMG AG en qualité d’organe de révision de Logitech et ratification de la nomination de 
KPMG LLP en qualité d’expert-comptable agréé indépendant de Logitech pour l’exercice 2015

11.  Election de Me Béatrice Ehlers en qualité de Représentant indépendant

Apples, Suisse, le 21 novembre 2014

Le Conseil d’administration

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QuESTIONS ET REPONSES 
CONCERNANT L’ASSEmBLEE GENERALE ORdINAIRE 2014 dE LOGITECH

INFORmATIONS GENERALES CONCERNANT TOuS LES ACTIONNAIRES

Pourquoi ai-je reçu cette “Invitation et document d’Information”?

Ce document est destiné à satisfaire à la fois aux règles du droit des sociétés suisses et aux règles américaines 
concernant les “proxy statements”. En dehors des Etats-Unis et du Canada, cette Invitation et Document d’Information 
sera mise à disposition des actionnaires inscrits au Registre des Actions avec une traduction partielle française 
et  allemande.  La  version  anglaise  de  cette  Invitation  et  Document  d’Information  fait  foi  en  cas  de  divergence 
avec les autres versions. Des copies de cette Invitation et Document d’Information ont été mises à disposition des 
actionnaires dès le 18 novembre 2014.

Le  coupon-réponse  vous  est  adressé  au  nom  du  Conseil  d’administration  de  Logitech  pour  l’Assemblée 
générale ordinaire. L’Assemblée aura lieu le jeudi  18  décembre 2014 à 14h00 au SwissTech  Convention Center, 
EPFL, à Lausanne, en Suisse.

Qui peut voter à l’Assemblée?

Les actionnaires inscrits au Registre des Actions de Logitech International S.A. (y compris dans le sous-registre 
tenu  par  l’agent  de  transfert  américain  de  Logitech,  Computershare)  le  jeudi  11  décembre  2014,  peuvent  voter  à 
l’Assemblée. Aucun actionnaire ne pourra être inscrit au Registre des Actions entre le 11 décembre 2014 et le jour 
suivant celui de l’Assemblée. Au 30 septembre 2014, 114,374,671 actions étaient inscrites et conféraient le droit de 
vote sur un total de 163,259,279 actions Logitech en circulation. Le nombre d’actions qui pourront effectivement être 
votées lors de l’Assemblée dépendra du nombre d’actions qui seront inscrites ou désinscrites entre le 30 septembre 
2014 et le 11 décembre 2014.

Pour obtenir davantage d’informations sur la façon dont les ayants droit économiques américains et canadiens 
peuvent exercer leurs droits de vote dans la perspective de l’Assemblée, vous êtes priés de vous référer à la section 
“Informations supplémentaires pour les ayants droit économiques américains et canadiens street name” ci-dessous.

Qui a la qualité d’actionnaire inscrit?

Vous êtes considéré comme un actionnaire inscrit et cette Invitation et Document d’Information ainsi que les 
documents qui l’accompagnent sont mis à votre disposition, si vos actions sont inscrites au Registre des Actions de 
Logitech International S.A. ou dans le sous-registre tenu par notre agent de transfert américain, Computershare.

Qui est considéré comme un ayant droit économique d’actions inscrites au nom d’un dépositaire?

Les actionnaires qui n’ont pas demandé à ce que leurs actions soient inscrites directement au Registre des 
Actions, et qui détiennent leurs actions par l’intermédiaire d’une banque, d’un trustee, d’une société nominee ou 
d’une organisation similaire inscrite au Registre des Actions, sont les ayants droit économiques des actions inscrites 
au nom du dépositaire. Si vous détenez vos actions Logitech par l’intermédiaire d’une banque, d’un trustee, d’une 
société nominee ou d’une organisation similaire américaine ou canadienne, ce qui est la pratique habituelle aux 
Etats-Unis et au Canada, l’organisation auprès de laquelle vous détenez votre compte est considérée comme étant 
l’actionnaire inscrit en ce qui concerne l’exercice du droit de vote à l’Assemblée, et cette Invitation et Document 
d’Information ainsi que les documents qui l’accompagnent sont envoyés à cette organisation ou mis à sa disposition. 
Vous êtes en droit de donner des instructions à l’organisation pertinente sur la façon dont le droit de vote doit être 
exercé en ce qui concerne les actions détenues pour votre compte.

Pourquoi est-il important de voter?

Logitech est une société cotée en bourse dont les décisions essentielles ne peuvent êtres prises que par les 
actionnaires. Que vous ayez l’intention de participer à l’Assemblée ou non, il est important que vos actions soient 
représentées.

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Combien d’actions doivent être représentées pour que l’Assemblée puisse valablement délibérer?

L’Assemblée  n’est  soumise  à  aucune  exigence  de  quorum.  En  droit  suisse,  les  assemblées  générales  des 
sociétés cotées en bourse ne sont pas soumises à des exigences de participation minimale, et les statuts de Logitech 
ne prévoient pas non plus une telle exigence. 

Où Logitech a-t-elle ses principales activités? 

Le  principal  établissement  de  Logitech  en  Suisse  se  situe  à  l’EPFL  –  Quartier  de  l’Innovation,  Daniel 
Borel  Innovation  Center,  1015  Lausanne,  Suisse,  et  le  principal  établissement  aux  Etats-Unis  se  situe  à 
7600  Gateway  Boulevard,  Newark,  California  94560.  Le  numéro  de  téléphone  principal  de  Logitech  en  Suisse 
est le +41-(0)21-863-5111 et le numéro de téléphone principal aux Etats-Unis est le +1-510-795-8500. 

Comment puis-je me procurer le document d’information (incluant l’entier de la description des propositions) 
et le rapport annuel de Logitech ainsi que les autres documents mis à la disposition des actionnaires?

Une  copie  de  notre  rapport  annuel  2014,  de  cette  Invitation  et  Document  d’Information  ainsi  que  notre 
rapport annuel établi sur la base du formulaire 10-K pour l’exercice 2014 que nous avons déposé auprès de l’U.S. 
Securities and Exchange Commission sont disponibles sur notre site internet à l’adresse http://ir.logitech.com. Nos 
actionnaires peuvent aussi obtenir sans frais des copies de ces documents dans nos principaux établissements en 
Suisse et aux Etats-Unis aux adresses et numéros de téléphone mentionnés ci-dessus.

Où puis-je obtenir les résultats des votes de l’Assemblée?

Nous entendons annoncer le résultat des votes  lors de  l’Assemblée  et publier un communiqué  de presse à 
l’issue de celle-ci. Nous entendons également annoncer les résultats dans un communiqué établi sur le Formulaire 
8-K  de  U.S.  Securities  and  Exchange  Commission  au  plus  tard  mercredi  24  décembre  2014.  Un  exemplaire  du 
Formulaire 8-K sera disponible sur notre site internet à l’adresse suivante: http://ir.logitech.com.

Puis-je participer et voter lors de l’Assemblée si je ne suis pas un actionnaire inscrit?

Vous ne pouvez pas participer et voter vous-même vos actions lors de l’Assemblée à moins que vous deveniez 
un actionnaire inscrit d’ici au 11 décembre 2014 ou que vous obteniez une procuration de la banque, trustee ou 
société nominee qui détient vos actions et qui vous permette de voter les actions lors de l’Assemblée. Si vous détenez 
vos actions par l’intermédiaire d’une banque, d’un trustee ou d’une société nominee qui n’est pas américaine ou 
canadienne, vous pouvez vous faire inscrire en qualité d’actionnaire en contactant notre Registre des Actions à 
l’adresse suivante: Logitech International S.A., c/o Devigus Shareholder Services, Birkenstrasse 47, 6343 Rotkreuz, 
Suisse, et en suivant les instructions qui vous seront données ou, pour certaines juridictions, en demandant à être 
inscrits par l’intermédiaire de la banque ou du négociant via lequel vous détenez vos actions. Si vous détenez vos 
actions par l’intermédiaire d’une banque, d’un trustee ou d’une société nominee américaine ou canadienne, vous 
pouvez vous faire inscrire en qualité d’actionnaire en contactant votre banque, trustee ou société nominee et en 
suivant les instructions qui vous seront données.

INFORmATIONS SuPPLEmENTAIRES CONCERNANT LES ACTIONNAIRES INSCRITS

Comment puis-je voter si je n’envisage pas de participer à l’Assemblée?

Si  vous  n’envisagez  pas  de  participer  à  l’Assemblée,  vous  pouvez  cocher  la  case  “Option  3”  sur  la  carte-
réponse annexée pour donner procuration au Représentant indépendant, Me Béatrice Ehlers, pour vous représenter 
lors de l’Assemblée. Vous êtes invité à communiquer vos instructions de vote en cochant les cases pertinentes à côté 
des points de l’ordre du jour sur la carte-réponse et en signant, datant et retournant votre carte-réponse complétée 
dès que possible au moyen de l’enveloppe affranchie annexée. Nous vous invitons à vous référer aux indications de 
la carte-réponse pour davantage d’informations.

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Comment puis-je participer à l’Assemblée?

Si vous souhaitez participer à l’Assemblée, vous devez obtenir une carte d’accès. Vous obtiendrez une carte 
d’accès en cochant la case “Option 1” de la carte-réponse et en la retournant dûment complétée, signée et datée à 
Logitech au moyen de l’enveloppe affranchie annexée jusqu’au jeudi 11 décembre 2014. Nous vous ferons parvenir 
une carte d’accès. Si vous ne recevez pas votre carte d’accès avant l’Assemblée et êtes un actionnaire inscrit au 
11 décembre 2014, vous pouvez participer à l’Assemblée en y présentant une pièce d’identité.

Puis-je demander à une autre personne de me représenter à l’Assemblée?

Oui. Si vous souhaitez que quelqu’un d’autre que le Représentant indépendant vous représente à l’Assemblée, 
nous  vous  invitons  à  cocher  la  case  “Option  2”  sur  la  carte-réponse  et  à  nous  fournir  le  nom  et  l’adresse  de  la 
personne par laquelle vous souhaitez être représenté. Vous devez alors retourner la carte-réponse dûment complétée, 
signée et datée à Logitech en utilisant l’enveloppe affranchie annexée jusqu’au 11 décembre 2014. Nous enverrons 
une carte d’accès au représentant que vous aurez désigné. Si le nom et l’adresse que vous communiquez ne sont pas 
suffisamment clairs, Logitech enverra la carte d’accès à votre adresse. Il vous appartiendra alors de la transmettre 
à votre représentant.

Puis-je vendre mes actions avant l’Assemblée si j’ai déjà voté? 

Logitech  n’empêche  pas  le  transfert  d’actions  avant  une  assemblée.  Toutefois,  si  vous  vendez  vos  actions 
Logitech avant l’Assemblée et que le Registre des Actions de Logitech est informé de cette vente, le vote concernant 
les actions vendues ne sera pas pris en considération. Toute personne qui achète des actions après la clôture du 
Registre  des  Actions  le  jeudi  11  décembre  2014  ne  pourra  pas  faire  inscrire  ces  actions  avant  le  jour  suivant 
l’Assemblée et ne sera par conséquent pas en mesure de voter ces actions lors de l’Assemblée.

Si je donne procuration au moyen de la carte-réponse, puis-je changer mon vote ?

Vous  pouvez  modifier  vos  instructions  jusqu’au  moment  du  vote.  Vous  pouvez  révoquer  vos  instructions 
en nous demandant de vous remettre une nouvelle carte-réponse, auquel cas votre précédente carte-réponse sera 
annulée. Si vous souhaitez donner de nouvelles instructions, vous pouvez compléter la nouvelle carte-réponse et 
nous la retourner. Vous pouvez aussi participer à l’Assemblée et voter personnellement. Toutefois, votre participation 
à l’Assemblée n’annulera pas automatiquement les instructions contenues dans votre carte-réponse, à moins que 
vous  votiez  lors  de  l’Assemblée  ou  que  vous  demandiez  expressément  et  par  écrit  que  votre  précédente  carte-
réponse soit révoquée. 

Si je donne procuration au moyen de la carte-réponse, que se passe-t-il si je ne donne pas d’instructions de vote? 

Si vous êtes un actionnaire inscrit et que vous signez et retournez votre carte-réponse sans donner d’instructions 
de vote particulières pour tout ou partie des points figurant à l’ordre du jour, vous donnerez, de ce fait, l’instruction 
générale au Représentant indépendant d’exercer vos droits de vote conformément aux recommandations du Conseil 
d’administration pour ces points de l’ordre du jour ainsi que pour toutes nouvelles propositions (ou propositions 
modifiées) qui pourraient être émises durant l’Assemblée.

Qui puis-je contacter pour poser des questions?

Si vous avez des questions ou besoin d’assistance pour voter vos actions, vous êtes invité à nous appeler au 

+1-510-713-4220 ou à nous envoyer un email à l’adresse logitechIR@logitech.com. 

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INFORmATIONS SuPPLEmENTAIRES POuR LES AyANTS dROIT ECONOmIQuES AmERICAINS 
Ou CANAdIENS “Street name”

Qui peut donner des instructions de vote pour l’Assemblée?

Les actionnaires qui détiennent leurs actions par l’intermédiaire d’une banque, d’un trustee ou d’une société 
nominee américaine ou canadienne (“ayant-droit économique street name”) au 30 octobre 2014 peuvent donner 
des  instructions  à  l’organisation  concernée  sur  la  façon  dont  les  droits  de  vote  doivent  être  exercés.  Logitech  a 
pris des mesures pour qu’une société spécialisée dans la fourniture de services à des banques, des trustees et des 
sociétés  nominees  américaines  et  canadiennes  procède  à  une  réconciliation  des  positions  en  actions  des  ayants 
droit économiques street name américains et canadiens entre le 30 octobre 2014 et le 2 décembre 2014, date que 
Logitech  a  identifiée  comme  étant  la  dernière  date  possible  pour  une  telle  réconciliation.  Il  est  prévu  que  ces 
mesures donnent lieu aux ajustements suivants: si une personne qui était un ayant droit économique street name 
d’actions américain ou canadien le 30 octobre 2014 donne des instructions de vote, mais vend ses actions par la suite 
avant le 2 décembre 2014, les instructions de vote données seront annulées. Si une personne qui était un ayant droit 
économique street name américain ou canadien d’actions au 30 octobre 2014 et qui avait donné des instructions de 
vote augmente ou réduit ultérieurement sa participation, mais est toujours un ayant droit économique au 2 décembre 
2014, le nombre de droits de vote attribué à cette personne sera augmenté ou réduit pour refléter sa participation 
au 2 décembre 2014.

Si vous devenez un ayant droit économique d’actions street name après le 30 octobre 2014 par l’intermédiaire 
d’une banque, d’un trustee ou d’une société nominee américaine ou canadienne, et que vous souhaitez voter lors de 
l’Assemblée générale ou donner des instructions de vote à un représentant, vous devez vous faire inscrire comme 
actionnaire. Vous pouvez devenir un actionnaire inscrit en contactant votre banque, trustee ou société nominee et 
en vous conformant à leurs instructions. Pour que votre inscription, la mise à disposition du matériel de vote ainsi 
que l’envoi de vos instructions de vote puissent intervenir en temps utile, nous vous encourageons à demander votre 
inscription dès que possible avant le 11 décembre 2014. 

Comment puis-je voter si je suis un ayant droit économique “street name” américain ou canadien?

Si vous êtes un ayant droit économique d’actions détenues en “street name” et que vous souhaitez participer 

à l’Assemblée, vous devez obtenir une procuration de l’organisme qui détient vos actions.

Si  vous  ne  souhaitez  pas  participer  personnellement  à  l’Assemblée,  vous  pouvez  voter  par  procuration. 
Vous pouvez donner vos instructions de vote par internet, par téléphone ou par courrier postal conformément aux 
exigences de votre banque, trustee ou société nominee et en vous conformant aux instructions contenues dans la 
carte de vote annexée.

Que se passe-t-il si je ne donne pas d’instruction de vote spécifique? 

Si vous êtes un ayant droit économique américain ou canadien d’actions détenues en “street name” et que vous 
ne donnez pas d’instruction de vote spécifique à votre banque, trustee ou société nominee, votre banque, trustee ou 
société nominee pourra, en application des règles de certaines bourses nationales ou régionales, voter sur certains 
points considérés comme usuels mais devra s’abstenir de voter sur les points de l’ordre du jour considérés comme 
étant non usuels. Si l’organisation qui détient vos actions ne reçoit pas d’instruction de vote de votre part sur la 
façon dont elle doit exercer les droits de vote sur des points de l’ordre du jour qui ne sont pas usuels, les droits de 
vote afférant à vos actions ne seront pas exercés et ne seront pas comptabilisés comme des voix exprimées dans le 
cadre du vote. Nous vous encourageons à donner des instructions de vote à l’organisation qui détient vos actions 
en suivant attentivement les instructions figurant dans la carte de vote annexée. Nous nous attendons à ce que les 
points suivants de l’ordre du jour soient considérés comme n’étant pas usuels: Point 2 (vote consultatif relatif à 
l’approbation de la rémunération des membres de la Direction), Point 3 (emploi du bénéfice résultant du bilan et 
fixation d’un dividende), Point 4 (modification des statuts de la Société), Point 5 (autorisation de détenir plus de 
10% d’actions propres), Point 6 (décharge des membres du Conseil d’administration et de la Direction pour leur 
activité  pendant  l’exercice  2014),  Point  7  (élections  au  Conseil  d’administration),  Point  8  (élection  du  Président 

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du  Conseil  d’administration),  Point  9  (élection  au  Comité  de  rémunération),  Point  11  (élection  du  Représentant 
indépendant). Nous considérons tous les autres points comme étant usuels. L’abstention d’une banque (broker non-
votes) sur un point de l’ordre du jour ne sera pas considérée comme une voix exprimée.

dans quel délai mes instructions de vote doivent-t-elles être données?

Si  vous  détenez  vos  actions  par  l’intermédiaire  d’une  banque,  d’un  négociant  ou  d’un  autre  dépositaire 
américain  ou  canadien,  vous  pouvez  donner  vos  instructions  de  vote  jusqu’au  jeudi  11  décembre  2014  à  23h59 
(heure standard de l’Est – US Eastern Standard Time).

Puis-je changer mes instructions de vote après les avoir données?

Vous  pouvez  révoquer  vos  instructions  et  changer  ces  dernières  en  tout  temps  jusqu’au  moment  du  vote 
final. Vous pouvez donner de nouvelles instructions par internet ou par téléphone (seule la dernière instruction 
communiquée par internet ou par téléphone avant l’Assemblée sera prise en compte), ou en signant et en retournant 
une nouvelle carte d’instruction portant une date ultérieure, ou encore en participant à l’Assemblée et en votant 
vous-même, dans la mesure où vous êtes en possession d’une procuration (legal proxy) qui vous permet de participer 
à  l’Assemblée  et  d’y  voter.  Toutefois,  votre  participation  à  l’Assemblée  générale  ordinaire  n’aura  pas  pour  effet 
d’annuler automatiquement vos instructions, à moins que vous votiez à l’occasion de l’Assemblée ou demandiez 
expressément et par écrit que vos instructions de vote antérieures soient révoquées.

Comment puis-je obtenir un exemplaire du matériel de vote séparé ou demander un exemplaire individuel 
pour mon ménage aux Etats-unis ?

Nous  avons  adopté  une  procédure  approuvée  par  la  SEC  appelée  “householding”  pour  les  actionnaires 
aux  Etats-Unis.  Selon  cette  procédure,  les  actionnaires  qui  ont  la  même  adresse  et  le  même  nom  de  famille  et 
qui  n’obtiennent  pas  leur  matériel  de  vote  sous  forme  électronique  recevront  uniquement  un  exemplaire  de  la 
convocation et de notre rapport annuel, à moins qu’un ou plusieurs de ces actionnaires ne nous informe(nt) qu’il(s) 
souhaite(nt) continuer de recevoir des copies individuelles. Cette procédure réduit nos coûts d’impression et nos 
frais de port. Chaque actionnaire américain participant au householding aura toujours la possibilité d’accéder à ou 
de recevoir une carte de vote séparée.

Si  vous  désirez  recevoir  une  convocation  ainsi  qu’un  rapport  annuel  additionnels,  nous  vous  prions  de 
requérir la copie supplémentaire en contactant notre agent  responsable des  envois, à Broadridge, par téléphone 
au  +1-800-579-1639  ou  par  e-mail  à  sendmaterial@proxyvote.com.  Si  certains  actionnaires  de  votre  ménage 
souhaitent recevoir une convocation et un rapport annuel séparés dans le futur, ils peuvent appeler notre groupe investor 
relations au +1-510-713-4220 ou écrire à Investor Relations, 7600 Gateway Boulevard, Newark, California 94560, 
USA. Ils peuvent également envoyer un e-mail à notre groupe investor relations à logitechIR@logitech.com. Les 
actionnaires qui ont plusieurs comptes à leurs noms ou qui partagent une adresse avec d’autres actionnaires peuvent 
nous autoriser à interrompre nos envois de plusieurs convocations et rapports annuels en appelant ou en écrivant à 
investor relations.

Comment puis-je choisir de recevoir le matériel de vote par voie électronique à l’avenir?

Vous pouvez requérir qu’à l’avenir le matériel de vote vous soit envoyé par courrier électronique en suivant 
les instructions mentionnées dans la carte de vote annexée. Choisir de recevoir à l’avenir votre matériel de vote par 
courrier électronique nous épargnera les frais liés à l’impression et à l’envoi des documents, ce qui réduira aussi 
l’impact de notre Assemblée générale ordinaire sur l’environnement. Si, à l’avenir, vous décidez de recevoir notre 
matériel  de  vote  par  courrier  électronique,  vous  recevrez  l’année  prochaine  un  courrier  électronique  contenant 
des instructions ainsi qu’un lien vers le matériel de vote et également un lien vers un site internet sur lequel des 
instructions de vote pourront être données. Votre décision de recevoir le matériel de vote par courrier électronique 
restera effective jusqu’à ce que vous la révoquiez.

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INFORmATIONS  COmPLEmENTAIRES  POuR  LES  ACTIONNAIRES  QuI  dETIENNENT  LEuRS 
ACTIONS  PAR  L’INTERmEdIAIRE  d’uNE  BANQuE  Ou  d’uN  NEGOCIANT  (EN  dEHORS  dES 
ETATS-uNIS Ou du CANAdA)

Comment puis-je voter par procuration si mes actions sont détenues par l’intermédiaire d’une banque ou 
d’un négociant dépositaire?

Votre banque, trustee ou société nominee devrait vous inviter à lui communiquer vos instructions sur la façon 
dont elle doit exercer le droit de vote afférant à vos actions. Si tel n’est pas le cas, vous devez contacter votre banque 
ou négociant dépositaire pour lui communiquer vos instructions.

dans  quel  délai  dois-je  transmettre  mes  instructions  de  vote  si  mes  actions  Logitech  sont  détenues  par 
l’intermédiaire d’une banque ou d’un négociant dépositaire?

Les  banques  et  négociants  dépositaires  invitent  généralement  leurs  clients  à  leur  communiquer  leurs 
instructions dans un certain délai. En dehors des Etats-Unis et du Canada, ce délai échoit généralement deux à 
trois jours avant la date fixée par la société qui tient son Assemblée générale. Si vous détenez des actions Logitech 
par l’intermédiaire d’une banque ou d’un négociant dépositaire en dehors des Etats-Unis ou du Canada, nous vous 
invitons à vous renseigner auprès de la banque ou du négociant concerné sur les délais pratiqués et à transmettre 
vos instructions de vote à ces institutions aussi rapidement que possible avant ce délai.

AuTRES INFORmATIONS CONCERNANT L’ASSEmBLEE

Propositions pour l’Assemblée

Le  Conseil  ne  fera  pas  d’autres  propositions  et  n’a  pas  de  raison  de  penser  que  des  tiers  feront  d’autres 
propositions pour l’Assemblée générale ordinaire. Si vous êtes un actionnaire inscrit au Registre des Actions et que 
vous signez et retournez votre carte-réponse sans donner d’instructions de vote particulières pour tout ou partie 
des points figurant à l’ordre du jour, vous donnerez, de ce fait, l’instruction générale au Représentant indépendant 
d’exercer vos droits de vote conformément aux recommandations du Conseil pour ces points de l’ordre du jour ainsi 
que pour toutes nouvelles propositions (ou propositions modifiées) qui pourraient être émises durant l’Assemblée. 
Si vous êtes l’ayant-droit économiques d’actions détenues en “street name” aux Etats-Unis ou au Canada et que 
d’autres propositions sont soumises de manière régulière au vote lors de l’Assemblée alors que vous avez donné 
des instructions de vote discrétionnaires sur votre carte d’instruction, par internet ou par d’autres systèmes de vote 
autorisés ou que vous n’avez pas donné d’instructions spécifiques, vos droits de vote seront exercés sur ces points 
conformément aux recommandations du Conseil d’administration.

Sollicitation de procurations

Nous ne prévoyons pas d’engager une société spécialisée dans la sollicitation de procurations. Il est possible que 
certains administrateurs, directeurs et collaborateurs de Logitech sollicitent des procurations personnellement ou 
par poste, téléphone, courrier électronique ou de toute autre manière sans recevoir de rémunération supplémentaire. 
Aux Etats-Unis, nous devons demander aux banques et sociétés nominees qui détiennent des actions en leur nom de 
communiquer notre matériel de vote aux ayants droit économiques des actions détenues, et nous sommes tenus de 
défrayer ces banques et sociétés nominees pour les frais engendrés par ces démarches selon un tarif prévu par la loi.

Enregistrement des votes

Les  représentants  d’au  moins  deux  banques  suisses  agiront  en  qualité  de  scrutateurs  lors  de  l’Assemblée. 
Suivant l’usage pour les sociétés suisses, notre Registre des Actions établira la liste des instructions de vote qui 
auront été reçues des actionnaires inscrits avant la date de l’Assemblée.

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Propositions d’actionnaires et candidats au Conseil d’administration

Propositions d’actionnaires pour l’assemblée générale ordinaire 2014

Nos statuts permettent à un ou plusieurs actionnaires qui représentent au moins (i) un pourcent du capital-
actions  ou,  si  cette  valeur  est  inférieure,  (ii)  des  actions  totalisant  une  valeur  nominale  d’un  million  de  francs 
suisses,  de  requérir  l’inscription  d’un  point  à  l’ordre  du  jour  d’une  Assemblée  générale  des  actionnaires.  Notre 
Conseil d’administration doit inclure une telle proposition dans la convocation à l’Assemblée. L’inscription d’un 
point à l’ordre du jour doit être requise par écrit auprès du Conseil d’administration en indiquant la proposition. En 
ce qui concerne l’Assemblée générale ordinaire de 2014, le délai pour demander l’inscription d’un point à l’ordre du 
jour a expiré le 4 novembre 2014. En outre, le droit suisse permet à tout actionnaire inscrit ou à toute personne ayant 
reçu une procuration valide de la part d’un actionnaire inscrit de faire avant ou lors de l’Assemblée des propositions 
alternatives sur des points figurants à l’ordre du jour de l’Assemblée générale ordinaire 2014.

Propositions d’actionnaires pour l’assemblée générale ordinaire 2015

Nous  prévoyons  de  tenir  notre  Assemblée  générale  ordinaire  2015  le  ou  autour  du  9  septembre  2015. 
L’Invitation  et  Document  d’Information  relatifs  à  l’Assemblée  générale  2015  seraient,  ainsi,  envoyés  le  ou  aux 
environs du 23 juillet 2015. Un actionnaire inscrit qui satisfait aux exigences de participation minimale figurant 
dans les statuts peut demander qu’un point soit porté à l’ordre du jour de l’Assemblée générale ordinaire 2015 en 
présentant une requête écrite et en indiquant les objets de discussion et les propositions au Secrétaire du Conseil 
de Logitech à notre établissement principal en Suisse ou aux Etats-Unis jusqu’au 9 juillet 2015 au plus tard. En 
outre,  si  vous  êtes  un  actionnaire  inscrit  et  satisfaites  aux  exigences  de  participation  minimale  prévues  par  la 
règle 14a-8 du U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (la “Loi de 1934”), vous pouvez soumettre une proposition 
au Conseil d’administration en vue de son inscription à l’ordre du jour de l’Assemblée générale ordinaire 2015 en 
remettant une requête dans ce sens ainsi qu’une description de la proposition au Secrétaire du Conseil de Logitech 
à notre établissement principal en Suisse ou aux Etats-Unis jusqu’au 25 mars 2015 au plus tard. La proposition 
devra satisfaire aux exigences de la règle 14a-8 de la Loi de 1934, qui énumère les conditions auxquelles une telle 
proposition doit satisfaire pour être incluse dans le matériel de vote établi par la société selon la réglementation 
américaine sur les valeurs mobilières. Selon les statuts de Logitech, seuls les actionnaires inscrits sont considérés 
comme étant des actionnaires de Logitech. En conséquence, si vous n’êtes pas un actionnaire inscrit, vous n’êtes 
pas habilité à présenter des propositions pour l’Assemblée générale ordinaire 2015.

Propositions de candidats au Conseil d’administration

Les  propositions  de  candidats  au  Conseil  d’administration  par  des  actionnaires  inscrits  doivent  être  faites 

conformément aux règles régissant les propositions d’actionnaires mentionnées ci-dessus.

 Dispositions pertinentes des statuts

La disposition des statuts concernant le droit d’un ou de plusieurs actionnaires inscrits qui représentent au 
moins  (i)  un  pourcent  du  capital-actions  ou,  si  cette  valeur  est  inférieure,  (ii)  des  actions  totalisant  une  valeur 
nominale d’un million de francs suisses de demander l’inscription d’un point à l’ordre du jour d’une Assemblée 
générale des actionnaires peut être consultée sur notre site internet à l’adresse http://ir.logitech.com. Vous pouvez 
aussi contacter le Secrétaire du Conseil d’administration de Logitech à notre établissement principal en Suisse ou 
aux Etats-Unis pour obtenir une copie de la disposition pertinente de nos statuts.

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A.  RAPPORT

PROPOSITIONS ET ExPLICATIONS

Rapport d’activité pour l’exercice se terminant le 31 mars 2014

La Direction de Logitech International S.A. donnera un rapport sur les opérations de la Société pour l’exercice 

2014 lors de l’Assemblée générale ordinaire.

B.  POINTS dE L’ORdRE du JOuR SOumIS Au vOTE

Point 1

Approbation du rapport annuel, du rapport de rémunération, des comptes consolidés et des comptes 
statutaires de Logitech International S.A. pour l’exercice 2014

Proposition

Le Conseil d’administration propose d’approuver le rapport annuel, le rapport de rémunération, les comptes 

consolidés et les comptes statutaires de Logitech International S.A. pour l’exercice 2014.

Explication 

Les comptes consolidés de Logitech et les comptes statutaires de Logitech International S.A. pour l’exercice 
2014 sont inclus dans le rapport annuel de Logitech qui a été mis à disposition de tous les actionnaires inscrits à 
ou avant la date de cette invitation et Document d’Information. Le rapport annuel contient également le rapport de 
l’organe de révision de Logitech sur les comptes consolidés et les comptes statutaires ainsi que des informations 
complémentaires sur l’activité de la Société, son organisation, sa stratégie, de même que des informations concernant 
la gouvernance de l’entreprise conformément aux exigences du SIX Swiss Exchange en la matière. Le rapport de 
rémunération fait partie intégrante de cette Invitation et Document d’Information. Des exemplaires du rapport annuel 
et de l’Invitation et Document d’Information peuvent être obtenus sur internet à l’adresse http://ir.logitech.com. 

La loi suisse requiert que le rapport annuel et les comptes de sociétés suisses soient soumis aux actionnaires 
pour approbation ou rejet lors de chaque Assemblée générale ordinaire. La soumission du rapport de rémunération 
au vote des actionnaires en même temps que le rapport annuel est une pratique recommandée par le Code de bonne 
pratique  en  matière  de  gouvernance  d’entreprise  établi  par  economiesuisse,  l’une  des  principales  associations 
faîtières de l’économie suisse. En cas de vote négatif sur cette proposition, le Conseil d’administration convoquera 
une  Assemblée  générale  extraordinaire  pour  permettre  aux  actionnaires  de  reconsidérer  cette  proposition. 
L’approbation de cette proposition ne constitue pas une approbation ou un rejet des points particuliers mentionnés 
dans le rapport annuel, le rapport de rémunération ou les comptes annuels ou statutaires pour l’exercice 2014.

PricewaterhouseCoopers S.A., en sa qualité d’organe de révision de Logitech, a recommandé sans réserve que 
l’Assemblée générale ordinaire de Logitech approuve les comptes consolidés de Logitech ainsi que les comptes statutaires 
de Logitech International S.A. PricewaterhouseCoopers S.A. parvient à la conclusion que “les comptes consolidés pour 
l’exercice se terminant au 31 mars 2014 donnent, de manière générale, une image fidèle de la situation financière, du 
résultat des opérations et des flux de fonds conformément aux principes comptables généralement acceptés aux Etats-
Unis (U.S. GAAP) et en conformité avec le droit suisse”. PricewaterhouseCoopers S.A. parvient à la même conclusion et 
confirme que les comptes annuels ainsi que la proposition d’affectation du bénéfice disponible sont conformes au droit 
suisse et aux statuts de Logitech International S.A.

majorité requise

L’approbation de ce point requiert la majorité des voix exprimées par les personnes présentes ou représentées 

à l’Assemblée générale ordinaire, sans tenir compte des abstentions.

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Recommandation

Le Conseil d’administration recommande de voter en faveur de l’approbation du rapport annuel, du rapport de 
rémunération, des comptes consolidés et des comptes statutaires de Logitech International S.A. pour l’exercice 2014.

vote consultatif relatif à l’approbation de la rémunération des membres des organes dirigeants

Point 2

Proposition

Le Conseil d’administration propose aux actionnaires d’approuver, sur une base consultative, la rémunération 

des membres des organes dirigeants de Logitech publiée dans le Rapport de rémunération pour l’exercice 2014.

Explication

Lors des Assemblées générales ordinaires 2009 et 2010, le Conseil d’administration a demandé volontairement 
aux actionnaires d’approuver les principes, la politique et les pratiques de rémunération de Logitech, tels qu’exposés 
dans le chapitre “Compensation Discussion and Analysis” du Rapport de rémunération, conformément à l’évolution 
de  la  bonne  pratique  en  matière  de  gouvernement  d’entreprise  en  Suisse  et  aux  Etats-Unis.  Cette  proposition, 
connue sous le nom de “say-on-pay”, a donné à nos actionnaires la possibilité de s’exprimer sur nos rémunérations 
en  général.  Les  actionnaires  ont  soutenu  notre  philosophie,  ainsi  que  nos  politiques  et  pratiques  en  matière  de 
rémunération en 2009, 2010 puis chaque année depuis lors.

Dès l’Assemblée générale 2011, le vote consultatif “say-on-pay” est devenu obligatoire pour toutes les sociétés 
cotées  soumises  aux  règles  américaines  sur  le  proxy  statement,  y  compris  Logitech.  Lors  de  cette  Assemblée 
générale, les actionnaires ont approuvé la proposition de procéder à ce vote annuellement. Par conséquent, le Conseil 
d’administration demande aux actionnaires d’approuver, sur une base consultative, la rémunération des membres 
des organes dirigeants de Logitech publiée dans le Rapport de rémunération y compris le chapitre “Compensation 
Discussion and Analysis”, les tableaux résumant les rémunérations, les notes ainsi que les explications y relatives. 
Ce  vote  ne  concerne  pas  des  points  spécifiques  de  la  rémunération  ou  des  membres  spécifiques  des  organes 
dirigeants ; il s’agit plutôt d’un vote sur la rémunération des membres des organes dirigeants en général ainsi que 
sur les principes, la politique et les pratiques de rémunération décrits dans le Rapport de rémunération. 

Ce vote say-on-pay est consultatif et, par conséquent, il n’engage pas le Conseil d’administration. Toutefois, 
ce vote nous fournira des informations concernant le sentiment de nos actionnaires par rapport aux principes, à 
la politique et aux pratiques de rémunération des membres des organes dirigeants que le Comité de rémunération 
pourra prendre en considération dans le futur. Le Comité de rémunération prendra en considération d’éventuels 
résultats négatifs importants et cherchera à en comprendre les raisons.

Comme indiqué dans la section “Compensation Discussion and Analysis” du rapport de rémunération 2014 
de Logitech, Logitech a établi un programme de rémunération pour attirer, retenir et motiver les directeurs, cadres 
et employés ayant les talents qui sont essentiels au succès de son entreprise dans le long terme. Plus précisément, le 
programme de rémunération des membres des organes dirigeants de Logitech a été conçu de façon à:

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être	compétitif	avec	ceux	des	sociétés	comparables	de	l’industrie	et	dans	les	régions	dans	lesquelles	les	
directeurs concernés résident;

maintenir	un	équilibre	entre	la	rémunération	fixe	et	variable	et	faire	dépendre	une	partie	importante	
de la rémunération des performances de Logitech, tout en évitant les prises de risque inappropriées en 
contrebalançant les performances annuelles et à long terme;

offrir	un	équilibre	entre	les	objectifs	et	les	résultats	à	court	terme	et	à	long	terme;

aligner	la	rémunération	des	membres	des	organes	dirigeants	sur	les	intérêts	des	actionnaires,	en	liant	
une part importante de la rémunération à l’augmentation de la valeur des actions;

favoriser	une	culture	orientée	vers	la	performance;	et

refléter	l’appréciation	du	Comité	de	rémunération	du	rôle	et	de	la	performance	passée	d’un	membre	de	
la Direction par le niveau de son salaire de base et par des gratifications à court terme, ainsi que de son 
potentiel de contribution future à Logitech par des octrois à long terme réalisés dans le cadre de plans 
d’intéressement.

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Le Comité de rémunération du Conseil a établi un programme de rémunération qui est décrit plus précisément 
dans le rapport de rémunération annexé à la version anglaise de cette Invitation et Document d’Information. Le 
rapport de rémunération de Logitech décrit également les principes directeurs et les risques liés au programme de 
rémunération, ainsi que la rémunération versée pour l’exercice 2014.

Bien  que  la  rémunération  joue  un  rôle  essentiel  pour  attirer,  retenir  et  motiver  les  meilleurs  cadres  et 
collaborateurs,  nous  pensons  qu’il  ne  s’agit  pas  de  la  seule  raison  pour  laquelle  des  cadres  et  collaborateurs 
exceptionnels décident de rejoindre Logitech et d’y rester, ou de travailler dur pour obtenir des résultats favorables 
aux actionnaires. Le Comité de rémunération et la Direction estiment qu’un environnement de travail attrayant et 
un cadre dans lequel les directeurs et employés peuvent se développer, exprimer leur potentiel et faire la différence 
constituent  des  éléments  essentiels  du  succès  de  Logitech  dans  l’embauche,  la  motivation  et  la  rétention  de  ses 
directeurs et employés.

majorité requise

L’approbation de ce point requiert la majorité des voix exprimées par les personnes présentes ou représentées 

à l’Assemblée générale ordinaire, sans tenir compte des abstentions.

Recommandation

Le  Conseil  d’administration  recommande  de  voter,  sur  une  base  consultative,  en  faveur  de  la  décision 

consultative suivante :

 “La  rémunération  versée  aux  membres  des  organes  dirigeants  de  Logitech  telle  que  publiée  dans  le 
Rapport de rémunération y compris le chapitre “Compensation Discussion and Analysis”, les tableaux 
résumant les rémunérations, les notes ainsi que les explications y relatives sont approuvés.”

Emploi du bénéfice résultant du bilan et déclaration d’un dividende

Point 3

Proposition

Le  Conseil  d’administration  propose  que  CHF  458,526,520  (US  $516,495,536  selon  le  taux  de  change  au 

31 mars 2014) du bénéfice résultant du bilan reporté soient affectés comme suit:

Bénéfice résultant du bilan à la fin de l’exercice 2014   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dividendes proposés* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bénéfice non distribué à reporter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

L’année s’est 
terminée le  
31 mars 2014
CHF 458,536,520
CHF (42,761,295)
CHF 415,775,225 

Le  Conseil  d’administration  propose  la  distribution  d’un  dividende  brut  de  CHF  0.2625  par  action 
(approximativement US $0.2957 par action basé sur le taux de change au 31 mars 2014**) ou un montant total brut 
d’approximativement CHF 42,761,295.*

Aucune distribution n’aura lieu pour les actions propres détenues par la Société et ses filiales.

* Calcul basé sur un dividende brut de CHF 0.2625 par action et sur un total de 162,900,170 actions en circulation au 
31 mars 2014, actions propres de la Société non comprises. Toutes les actions émises donnant droit au paiement du 
dividende, à l’exception des actions propres détenues par Logitech International SA au jour précédant la distribution.

** Le taux de change effectif pour le paiement de dividende en dollars U.S. sera fixé plus près de la date de clôture.

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Si la proposition du Conseil d’administration est approuvée, le paiement du dividende de CHF 0.2625 par 
action (ou approximativement CHF 0.1706 par actions après une déduction, le cas échéant, de 35% d’impôt anticipé) 
sera fait le ou aux alentours du 30 décembre 2014 à tous les actionnaires enregistrés à la date de clôture (qui sera le 
ou aux alentours du 29 décembre 2014). Nous nous attendons à ce que les actions soient négociées sans dividende 
approximativement le 24 décembre 2014.

Explication

Le  droit  suisse  requiert  qu’une  proposition  d’utilisation  du  bénéfice  résultant  du  bilan  soit  soumise  aux 
actionnaires pour approbation ou rejet lors de chaque Assemblée générale ordinaire. Le bénéfice résultant du bilan 
à la disposition des actionnaires de Logitech lors de l’Assemblée générale ordinaire 2014 est le bénéfice de Logitech 
International S.A., la Société faîtière du groupe Logitech.

La proposition du Conseil d’administration de distribuer un dividende brut de CHF 0.2625 par action représente 
une  augmentation  de  25%  par  rapport  à  l’année  précédente,  suite  à  l’important  flux  de  trésorerie  de  l’exercice 
provenant des activités d’exploitation, et est une indication de la confiance que place le Conseil d’administration 
dans le futur de la Société. Depuis l’année 2013, le Conseil d’administration s’est décidé pour un dividende annuel 
récurrent et non pas un dividende occasionnel. En conséquence, la Société prévoit de proposer un tel dividende aux 
actionnaires de la Société chaque année (sous réserve de l’approbation par les auditeurs statutaires de la Société 
pendant l’année en question).

Outre la distribution d’un dividende, le Conseil d’administration propose le report du bénéfice résultant du 
bilan en raison de la conviction du Conseil d’administration qu’il est dans l’intérêt de Logitech et de ses actionnaires 
de  conserver  le  bénéfice  de  Logitech  pour  de  futurs  investissements  dans  le  cadre  de  la  croissance  future  de 
Logitech, ainsi que pour des rachats d’actions et pour acquérir, le cas échéant, d’autres sociétés ou entreprises.

majorité requise pour l’approbation de la proposition

L’approbation de ce point requiert la majorité des voix exprimées par les personnes présentes ou représentées 

à l’Assemblée générale ordinaire, sans tenir compte des abstentions.

Recommandation

Le Conseil d’administration recommande un vote en faveur de l’approbation de l’affectation du bénéfice résultant 

du bilan, y compris le paiement d’un dividende d’approximativement CHF 0.2625 par action pour l’année 2014.

modification des statuts de la Société pour se conformer au nouveau droit des sociétés suisse 

Point 4

Proposition

Le Conseil d’administration propose que les statuts de la Société soient modifiés pour prendre en compte les 

récents changements intervenus dans le cadre légal suisse.

Le Conseil d’administration propose que les statuts de la Société soient modifiés de la manière décrite dans 
l’annexe A jointe à la fin de la version anglaise de cette Invitation et Document d’Information. Le texte français de 
la proposition de modification des statuts, qui fait seul foi sur le plan légal, peut être consulté sur notre site internet 
à l’adresse http://ir.logitech.com.

Explication

Le 1er janvier 2014, le droit des sociétés suisse a été modifié par l’entrée en vigueur de l’ordonnance contre les 
rémunérations abusives dans les sociétés anonymes cotées en bourse, communément appelée l’“Ordonnance Minder”.

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L’Ordonnance Minder apporte, entre autre, les modifications suivantes au droit des sociétés suisse:

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élection	obligatoire	par	l’Assemblée	générale,	à	titre	individuel,	des	membres	du	Conseil	d’administration,	
du Président du Conseil d’administration, des membres du Comité de rémunération et du représentant 
indépendant  des  actionnaires  (Représentant  indépendant)  pour  une  période  se  terminant  à  la  fin  de 
l’Assemblée générale ordinaire suivante;

vote	annuel	contraignant	de	l’Assemblée	générale	sur	les	rémunérations	globales	accordées	au	Conseil	
d’administration et à la Direction; et

interdiction	 de	 la	 représentation	 institutionnelle	 des	 actionnaires	 à	 l’Assemblée	 générale,	 excepté	
par  le  Représentant  indépendant.  Selon  le  nouveau  droit,  les  actionnaires  ont  le  choix  de  participer 
à  l’Assemblée  générale  en  personne,  de  mandater  un  représentant  de  leur  choix  ou  de  donner  des 
instructions au Représentant indépendant.

Par ailleurs, l’Ordonnance Minder exige que les statuts des sociétés suisses cotées contiennent, entre autres, 
des dispositions sur l’approbation de la rémunération du Conseil d’administration et de la Direction, les principes 
régissant les tâches et les compétences du Comité de rémunération; les principes de l’octroi de la rémunération aux 
membres du Conseil d’administration et de la Direction; le nombre maximum de mandats externes des membres 
du Conseil d’administration et de la Direction; la durée maximale des contrats entre la Société et les membres du 
Conseil d’administration et de la Direction relatifs à la rémunération.

Par conséquent, le Conseil d’administration propose de modifier les statuts de la Société afin de satisfaire aux 

exigences requises par le nouveau droit.

majorité requise pour l’approbation de la proposition

L’approbation de ce point requiert la majorité des voix exprimées par les personnes présentes ou représentées 

à l’Assemblée générale ordinaire, sans tenir compte des abstentions.

Recommandation

Le  Conseil  d’administration  recommande  de  voter  en  faveur  de  l’approbation  des  modifications  proposées 

des Statuts.

Proposition

Point 5

Autorisation de détenir plus de 10% d’actions propres

Le Conseil d’administration propose aux actionnaires d’autoriser Logitech à détenir plus de 10 pourcent de 

ses propres actions.

Explication

En droit suisse des sociétés, les actions qui sont rachetées ne sont pas automatiquement annulées, mais sont 
détenues dans la trésorerie de la société en attendant soit la décision des actionnaires relative à leur annulation 
soit leur réutilisation par la Société pour couvrir des obligations de livraison, sous réserve de certaines limites de 
temps et le respect de certaines procédures. La responsabilité personnelle des membres du Conseil d’administration 
peut être engagée en cas de dommage causé à la Société du fait de cette détention de plus de 10 pourcent d’actions 
propres. L’approbation de cette proposition peut diminuer la responsabilité personnelle potentielle des membres du 
Conseil d’administration dans de telles circonstances.

Lors des Assemblées générales annuelles de 2012 et 2013, les actionnaires ont autorisé la Société à détenir 
plus de 10 pourcent de ses propres actions, dans la mesure où les actions propres dépassant le seuil des 10 pourcent 
sont rachetées dans l’optique d’être annulées lors des Assemblées générales ordinaires de la Société de 2013 et/ou 
2014 et de 2014 et/ou 2015 respectivement. Le 9 août 2013, le programme initial de rachat d’actions de la Société a 
pris fin, y compris sa deuxième ligne de négoce qui a permis à la Société de se conformer à ses obligations selon 
les lois fiscales suisses en cas de rachat d’actions en-dessus du seuil de 10 pourcent. En mars 2014, la Société a 
annoncé l’approbation d’un nouveau programme de rachat d’actions à hauteur de US $250 millions et qui devrait 
rester en vigueur pendant trois ans. 

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Au 26 septembre 2014, Logitech détenait environ 5.7 pourcent de ses propres actions dans sa trésorerie. Selon 
les  plans  de  rachat  d’actions  autorisés  par  le  Conseil  d’administration,  la  Société  peut  acquérir  jusqu’à  environ 
US  $17,310,662  d’actions  additionnelles  jusqu’au  24  avril  2017.  Si  la  Société  poursuit  les  rachats  dans  le  cadre 
du programme actuel de rachat d’actions ou si elle commence un nouveau programme de rachat, elle pourrait à 
nouveau accumuler des actions de trésorerie représentant près de ou excédant 10 pourcent de son capital émis.

Afin de fournir à la Société une flexibilité continue dans la gestion de son capital, le Conseil d’administration 
sollicite l’autorisation d’amener la Société à détenir plus de 10 pourcent de ses propres actions, dans la mesure où 
les actions excédant le seuil de 10 pourcent sont rachetées, via une deuxième ligne de négoce, ou de toutes autres 
manières, en vue d’être annulées. Dans le cas d’un vote négatif sur cette proposition par les actionnaires, le Conseil 
d’administration fera en sorte que la Société ne dépasse pas le seuil de 10 pourcent d’actions propres.

Il y a des conséquences fiscales potentiellement négatives pour la Société qui peuvent être évitées en rachetant 
des actions au-dessus du seuil des 10 pourcent par une deuxième ligne de négoce avec des arrangements en matière 
d’impôts anticipés. Si le Conseil d’administration décidait d’utiliser l’autorisation contenue dans ce point de l’ordre 
du jour, il requerrait l’approbation topique à la Commission des offres publiques d’achats et demanderait l’ouverture 
d’une deuxième ligne de négoce sur le SIX Swiss Exchange afin de racheter des actions pour les annuler. Il prendrait 
également d’autres actions appropriées pour percevoir l’impôt anticipé qui serait dû dans ce cas.

majorité requise pour l’approbation de la proposition

L’approbation de ce point requiert la majorité des voix exprimées par les personnes présentes ou représentées 
à l’Assemblée générale ordinaire, sans tenir compte des abstentions et sans tenir compte des voix des membres du 
Conseil d’administration ou des membres de la Direction de Logitech.

Recommandation du Conseil 

Le Conseil d’administration recommande de voter en faveur de la décision suivante :

 “La Société est autorisée à détenir plus de 10 pourcent de ses propres actions, dans la mesure où les 
actions propres dépassant la limite de 10 pourcent sont rachetées, sur une ligne de négoce séparée ou 
de toutes autres manières pour être annulées dans le cadre d’une réduction du capital-actions qui sera 
proposée lors de l’Assemblée générale ordinaire de la Société en 2015 et/ou en 2016.”

Point 6

décharge des membres du Conseil d’administration et de la direction  
pour leur activité pendant l’exercice 2014

Proposition

Le  Conseil  d’administration  propose  aux  actionnaires  de  donner  décharge  aux  membres  du  Conseil 

d’administration et de la Direction pour leur activité pendant l’exercice 2014. 

Explication

Comme il est usuel pour des sociétés suisses et conformément à l’article 698, alinéa 2, chiffre 5 du Code 
suisse des obligations, les actionnaires sont invités à donner décharge aux membres du Conseil d’administration et 
de la Direction pour leurs activités pendant l’exercice 2014 pour les faits révélés aux actionnaires. Cette décharge 
exclut des actions en responsabilité de la part de la Société ou d’actionnaires pour le compte de la Société contre des 
membres du Conseil d’administration ou de la Direction pour leur activité pendant l’exercice 2014 portant sur des 
faits qui ont été portés à la connaissance des actionnaires. Toutefois, les actionnaires qui n’ont pas voté en faveur de 
la décharge, ou qui ont acquis leurs actions postérieurement au vote relatif à la décharge sans en avoir connaissance,  
ne sont pas liés par le résultat du vote pendant une période de six mois suivant ce dernier.

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majorité requise pour l’approbation de la proposition

L’approbation de ce point requiert la majorité des voix exprimées par les personnes présentes ou représentées 
à l’Assemblée générale ordinaire, sans tenir compte des abstentions et sans tenir compte des voix des membres du 
Conseil d’administration ou des membres de la Direction de Logitech.

Recommandation 

Le  Conseil  d’administration  recommande  de  voter  en  faveur  de  la  proposition  de  donner  décharge  aux 

membres du Conseil d’administration et de la Direction pour leurs activités pendant l’exercice 2014.

Point 7

Elections au Conseil d’administration

Le Conseil d’administration est actuellement composé de neuf membres. Jusqu’à 2012, chaque membre était 
élu pour une période de 3 ans. Lors de l’Assemblée générale de 2012, les actionnaires ont approuvé une modification 
statutaire  selon  laquelle  chaque  membre  du  Conseil  d’administration  est  désormais  élu  pour  une  période  d’une 
année, applicable dès les élections de 2012. 

Sur recommandation du Comité de nomination, le Conseil propose d’élire les dix personnes mentionnées ci-
dessous en qualité d’administrateur pour une période d’un an, commençant lors de l’Assemblée générale ordinaire 
du  18  décembre  2014.  Neuf  candidats  sont  actuellement  membres  du  Conseil  d’administration.  Leur  mandat 
arrivera à échéance le jour de l’Assemblée générale ordinaire, soit le 18 décembre 2014. Le dixième candidat a été 
recommandé par le Comité de nomination du Conseil d’administration et approuvé par le Conseil comme candidat 
au Conseil en octobre 2014. 

La durée des fonctions prend fin à la prochaine Assemblée générale ordinaire. Un vote séparé sera tenu pour 

chaque candidat.

Selon le droit suisse, les membres du Conseil ne peuvent être élus que par les actionnaires. Si les personnes 
mentionnées ci-dessous sont élues, le Conseil sera composé de dix membres. Le Conseil n’a pas de raison de penser 
que l’un ou l’autre des candidats ne souhaitera pas ou ne sera pas en mesure d’assumer son rôle d’administrateur 
s’il est élu.

Pour  davantage  d’informations  sur  le  Conseil  d’administration,  en  particulier  sur  ses  membres  actuels,  ses 
comités, et la façon dont le Conseil supervise les activités de la Direction générale de Logitech, nous vous prions de 
vous référer à la section “Corporate Governance and Board of Directors Matters” de la version anglaise de cette 
Invitation et Document d’Information. 

7.1  Réélection de m. daniel Borel

Proposition: Le Conseil d’administration propose la réélection de M. Daniel Borel au Conseil d’administration 

pour une période d’une année prenant fin à l’échéance de l’Assemblée générale ordinaire de 2015.

Pour des informations biographiques ou s’agissant des qualifications de M. Borel, veuillez vous référer au 
point “Corporate Governance and Board of Directors Matters” à la page 68 de la version anglaise de cette Invitation 
et Document d’Information. 

7.2  Réélection de m. matthew Bousquette

Proposition:  Le  Conseil  d’administration  propose  la  réélection  de  M.  Matthew  Bousquette  au  Conseil 
d’administration pour une période d’une année prenant fin à l’échéance de l’Assemblée générale ordinaire de 2015.

Pour des informations biographiques ou s’agissant des qualifications de M. Bousquette, veuillez vous référer 
au  point  “Corporate  Governance  and  Board  of  Directors  Matters”  à  la  page  69  de  la  version  anglaise  de  cette 
Invitation et Document d’Information. 

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7.3  Réélection de m. Kee-Lock Chua

Proposition:  Le  Conseil  d’administration  propose  la  réélection  de  M.  Kee-Lock  Chua  au  Conseil 
d’administration pour une période d’une année prenant fin à l’échéance de l’Assemblée générale ordinaire de 2015.

Pour des informations biographiques ou s’agissant des qualifications de M. Chua, veuillez vous référer au 
point “Corporate Governance and Board of Directors Matters” à la page 69 de la version anglaise de cette Invitation 
et Document d’Information. 

7.4  Réélection de m. Bracken P. darrell

Proposition:  Le  Conseil  d’administration  propose  que  le  Directeur  Général  de  la  Société,  M.  Bracken  P. 
Darrell, soit réélu au Conseil d’administration pour une période d’une année prenant fin à l’échéance de l’Assemblée 
générale ordinaire de 2015.

Pour des informations biographiques ou s’agissant des qualifications de M. Darrell, veuillez vous référer au 
point “Corporate Governance and Board of Directors Matters” à la page 70 de la version anglaise de cette Invitation 
et Document d’Information. 

7.5  Réélection de mme Sally davis 

Proposition: Le Conseil d’administration propose la réélection de Mme Sally Davis en qualité de membre du 
Conseil d’administration pour une période d’une année prenant fin à l’échéance de l’Assemblée générale ordinaire 
de 2015.

Pour des informations biographiques ou s’agissant des qualifications de Mme Davis, veuillez vous référer au 
point “Corporate Governance and Board of Directors Matters” à la page 70 de la version anglaise de cette Invitation 
et Document d’Information. 

7.6  Réélection de m. Guerrino de Luca

Proposition: Le Conseil d’administration propose la réélection de M. Guerrino De Luca en qualité de membre 
du  Conseil  d’administration  pour  une  période  d’une  année  prenant  fin  à  l’échéance  de  l’Assemblée  ordinaire 
générale de 2015.

Pour des informations biographiques ou s’agissant des qualifications de M. De Luca, veuillez vous référer au 
point “Corporate Governance and Board of Directors Matters” à la page 71 de la version anglaise de cette Invitation 
et Document d’Information. 

7.7  Réélection de m. didier Hirsch

Proposition: Le Conseil d’administration propose la réélection de M. Didier Hirsch en qualité de membre du 
Conseil d’administration pour une période d’une année prenant fin à l’échéance de l’Assemblée générale ordinaire 
de 2015.

Pour des informations biographiques ou s’agissant des qualifications de M. Hirsch, veuillez vous référer au 
point “Corporate Governance and Board of Directors Matters” à la page 71 de la version anglaise de cette Invitation 
et Document d’Information. 

7.8  Réélection de dr. Neil Hunt

Proposition: Le Conseil d’administration propose la réélection de Dr. Neil Hunt en qualité de membre du 
Conseil d’administration pour une période d’une année prenant fin à l’échéance de l’Assemblée générale ordinaire 
de 2015.

Pour des informations biographiques ou s’agissant des qualifications de Dr. Hunt, veuillez vous référer au 
point “Corporate Governance and Board of Directors Matters” à la page 72 de la version anglaise de cette Invitation 
et Document d’Information. 

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7.9  Réélection de mme monika Ribar

Proposition: Le Conseil d’administration propose la réélection de Mme Monika Ribar en qualité de membre 
du  Conseil  d’administration  pour  une  période  d’une  année  prenant  fin  à  l’échéance  de  l’Assemblée  générale 
ordinaire de 2015.

Pour des informations biographiques ou s’agissant des qualifications de Mme Monika Ribar, veuillez vous 
référer au point “Corporate Governance and Board of Directors Matters” à la page 72 de la version anglaise de cette 
Invitation et Document d’Information. 

7.10 Election de m. dimitri Panayotopoulos

Proposition:  Conformément  à  la  recommandation  du  Comité  de  nomination,  le  Conseil  d’administration 
propose que M. Dimitri Panayotopoulos soit élu au Conseil d’administration pour une période d’une année prenant 
fin à l’échéance de l’Assemblée générale ordinaire de 2015. 

Monsieur Dimitri Panayotopoulos est un Senior Advisor auprès de The Boston Consulting Group, une société 
mondiale de conseils en gestion. Avant de rejoindre The Boston Consulting Group en avril 2014, M. Panayotopoulos 
a travaillé auprès de Procter & Gamble (P&G), une société spécialisée dans les marques pour les marchés grand 
public, de 1977 à 2014. Au sein de P&G , il a travaillé en tant que Vice Chairman and Advisor to the Chairman & 
Chief Executive Officer de juillet 2013 à janvier 2014, Vice Chairman of Global Buiness Units de mai 2011 à juillet 
2013, Vice Chairman of Global Household Care Group de juillet 2007 à mai 2011, Group President of Global Fabric 
Care de juillet 2004 à juillet 2007, President of Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa de juillet 2001 
à  juillet 2004  et  President-Greater  China  de  1999  à  juillet  2001.  M.  Panayotopoulos  a  travaillé  dans  différents 
postes exécutifs, managériaux et autres au sein de P&G dans les domaines de la vente, la gestion des marques et la 
publicité en Europe (y compris en Suisse), en Egypte et en Extrême Orient de 1977 à 1999. M. Panayotopoulos a un 
diplôme BA de l’Université du Sussex, Royame-Uni. Il est âgé de 63 ans et est un citoyen britannique.

M.  Panayotopoulos  apporte  au  Conseil  d’administration  sa  grande  expertise  en  matière  de  direction,  de 
stratégie, de finance, de marketing de marque ainsi que son expérience internationale de ses précédents postes de 
direction auprès de P&G dans une grande quantité de régions.

majorité requise pour l’approbation des propositions

L’approbation de ce point requiert la majorité des voix exprimées par les personnes présentes ou représentées 

à l’Assemblée générale ordinaire, sans tenir compte des abstentions.

Recommandation 

Le Conseil d’administration recommande de voter en faveur de l’élection au Conseil de chacun des candidats 

mentionnés ci-dessus.

Point 8

Election du Président du Conseil d’administration

Suite à l’entrée en vigueur le 1er janvier 2014 de l’ordonnance communément appelée “Ordonnance Minder”, 
le droit suisse exige que le Président du Conseil d’administration soit élu à l’occasion de chaque Assemblée générale 
pour une période d’un an se terminant à la fin de la prochaine Assemblée générale ordinaire.

Proposition

Le  Conseil  d’administration  propose  d’élire  M.  Guerrino  De  Luca  en  qualité  de  Président  du  Conseil 

d’administration pour une durée d’un an prenant fin à l’échéance de l’Assemblée générale ordinaire de 2015.

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majorité requise pour l’approbation de la proposition

L’approbation de ce point requiert la majorité des voix exprimées par les personnes présentes ou représentées 

à l’Assemblée générale ordinaire, sans tenir compte des abstentions.

Recommandation 

Le Conseil d’administration recommande de voter en faveur de l’élection de M. Guerrino De Luca en tant que 

Président du Conseil d’administration.

Point 9

Elections au Comité de rémunération

Notre Comité de rémunération est actuellement composé de quatre membres. Suite à la modification du droit 
commercial suisse le 1er janvier 2014, les membres du Comité de rémunération doivent être élus annuellement et 
individuellement par les actionnaires. Seuls les membres du Conseil d’administration peuvent être élus en tant que 
membres du Comité de rémunération.

Sur  la  recommandation  du  Comité  de  nomination,  le  Conseil  d’administration  propose  d’élire  les  quatre 
personnes mentionnées ci-dessous en tant que membres du Comité de rémunération pour une période d’un an. Tous 
les candidats sont actuellement membre du Comité de rémunération et ils sont indépendants, tel que requis par la 
Charte du Comité de rémunération et conformément aux exigences des règles de cotation de la bourse Nasdaq, de 
la définition de l’administrateur externe selon la section 162(m) du U.S. Internal Revenue Code de 1986, tel que 
modifié, de la définition d’un “administrateur non-employé” pour les besoins de la règle 16b-3 promulguée par 
l’U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, et de la règle 10C(b)(1) de la U.S. Securities Exchange Act de 1934, 
telle que modifiée.

La durée du mandat prend fin à l’échéance de la prochaine Assemblée Générale Ordinaire. Un vote séparé 

sera tenu pour chaque candidat.

9.1  Election de m. matthew Bousquette

Proposition: Le Conseil d’administration propose d’élire M. Matthew Bousquette au Comité de rémunération 

pour une période d’une année prenant fin à l’échéance de l’Assemblée générale ordinaire de 2015.

Pour des informations biographiques ou s’agissant des qualifications de M. Bousquette, veuillez vous référer 
au  point  “Corporate  Governance  and  Board  of  Directors  Matters”  de  la  version  anglaise  de  cette  Invitation  et 
Document d’Information à la page 69.

9.2  Election de mme Sally davis

Proposition: Le Conseil d’administration propose d’élire Mme Sally Davis au Comité de rémunération pour 

une période d’une année prenant fin à l’échéance de l’Assemblée générale ordinaire de 2015.

Pour des informations biographiques ou s’agissant des qualifications de Mme Davis, veuillez vous référer 
au  point  “Corporate  Governance  and  Board  of  Directors  Matters”  de  la  version  anglaise  de  cette  Invitation  et 
Document d’Information à la page 70.

9.3  Election du dr. Neil Hunt

Proposition: Le Conseil d’administration propose d’élire le Dr. Neil Hunt au Comité de rémunération pour 

une période d’une année prenant fin à l’échéance de l’Assemblée générale ordinaire de 2015.

Pour des informations biographiques ou s’agissant des qualifications du Dr. Hunt, veuillez vous référer au 
point “Corporate Governance and Board of Directors Matters” de la version anglaise de cette Invitation et Document 
d’Information à la page 72.

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9.4  Election de mme monika Ribar 

Proposition: Le Conseil d’administration propose d’élire Mme Monika Ribar au Comité de rémunération 

pour une période d’une année prenant fin à l’échéance de l’Assemblée générale ordinaire de 2015. 

Pour  des  informations  biographiques  ou  s’agissant  des  qualifications  Mme  Ribar,  veuillez  vous  référer  au 
point “Corporate Governance and Board of Directors Matters” de la version anglaise de cette Invitation et Document 
d’Information à la page 72.

majorité requise pour l’approbation des propositions

L’approbation de ce point requiert la majorité des voix exprimées par les personnes présentes ou représentées 

à l’Assemblée générale ordinaire, sans tenir compte des abstentions.

Recommandation 

Le  Conseil  d’administration  recommande  de  voter  en  faveur  de  l’élection  au  Comité  de  rémunération  de 

chacun des candidats mentionnés ci-dessus.

Election de KPmG AG en qualité d’organe de révision de Logitech et ratification de la nomination de 
KPmG LLP en qualité d’expert-comptable agréé indépendant de Logitech pour l’exercice 2015

Point 10

Proposition

Le  Conseil  d’administration  propose  d’élire  KPMG  AG  en  qualité  d’organe  de  révision  de  Logitech 
International S.A. pour une période d’une année et que la nomination de KPMG LLP en qualité d’expert-comptable 
agréé indépendant pour l’exercice 2015 soit ratifiée.

Explication

KPMG AG sur recommandation du Comité d’Audit du Conseil, est proposé pour élection pour une période 

d’une année en qualité d’organe de révision de Logitech International S.A. 

Le Comité d’audit a également nommé KPMG LPP, la filiale américaine de KPMG AG, en qualité d’expert-
comptable  agréé  indépendant  pour  l’année  fiscale  se  terminant  le  31  mars  2015  pour  le  reporting  selon  la 
législation américaine sur les valeurs mobilières. Les statuts de Logitech ne requièrent pas que les actionnaires 
ratifient  la  nomination  de  KPMG  LPP  en  qualité  d’expert-comptable  agréé  indépendant.  Cependant,  Logitech 
soumet la nomination de KPMG LPP aux actionnaires pour ratification dans un souci de bonne gouvernance. Si 
les actionnaires ne ratifient pas la nomination, le Comité d’Audit réexaminera sa décision. Même si la nomination 
devait être ratifiée, le Comité d’Audit se réserve le droit de modifier, à sa discrétion, la nomination de KPMG LPP 
durant l’année si le Comité devait décider qu’un tel changement est dans l’intérêt de Logitech et de ses actionnaires.

Des  informations  sur  les  honoraires  que  Logitech  a  payés  à  PricewaterhouseCoopers  S.A.  et  à 
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, respectivement l’organe de révision et l’expert-comptable agréé indépendant de la 
Société pour l’exercice 2014, ainsi que d’autres informations concernantKPMG LLP, PricewaterhouseCoopers S.A. 
et PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, figurent sous la rubrique Independent Auditors et Report of the Audit Committee 
de la version anglaise de cette Invitation et Document d’Information. 

Des  membres  de  KPMG  AG  et  PricewaterhouseCoopers  S.A.  seront  présents  lors  de  l’Assemblée  générale 

ordinaire. Ils pourront y faire une déclaration et répondre à vos questions.

majorité requise pour l’approbation de la proposition

L’approbation de ce point requiert la majorité des voix exprimées par les personnes présentes ou représentées 

à l’Assemblée générale ordinaire, sans tenir compte des abstentions.

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Recommandation 

Le Conseil d’administration recommande de voter en faveur de l’élection de KPMG AG en qualité d’organe 
de révision de Logitech International S.A. et de la ratification de la nomination de KPMG LLP en qualité d’expert-
comptable agréé indépendant, chacune pour l’exercice se terminant le 31 mars 2015.

Election de me Béatrice Ehlers en tant que Représentant indépendant

Point 11

Suite  à  l’entrée  en  vigueur  de  l’ordonnance  communément  appelée  “Ordonnance  Minder”  le  1er  janvier 
2014, le droit suisse exige que le représentant indépendant des actionnaires (Représentant indépendant) soit élu 
à  l’occasion  de  chaque  Assemblée  générale  ordinaire  pour  une  période  d’un  an  prenant  fin  à  l’échéance  de  la 
prochaine Assemblée générale ordinaire.

Proposition

Le Conseil d’administration propose d’élire Me Béatrice Ehlers en qualité de Représentant indépendant pour 

une période d’une année prenant fin à l’échéance de l’Assemblée générale ordinaire de 2015.

Explication

Les actionnaires peuvent soit représenter leurs actions eux-mêmes ou les faire représenter par un tiers, que 
ce tiers soit actionnaire ou non, si ce dernier reçoit une procuration écrite. Conformément au droit suisse, chaque 
actionnaire peut être représenté à l’Assemblée générale par le Représentant indépendant, Me Béatrice Ehlers, ou 
par un tiers muni d’une procuration. Me Ehlers est notaire et elle a déjà servi de Représentant indépendant lors de 
précédentes assemblées générales ordinaires.

Selon  le  droit  des  sociétés  suisse,  le  Représentant  indépendant  doit  satisfaire  à  de  strictes  exigences 
d’indépendance. En l’absence d’instruction, le Représentant indépendant doit s’abstenir de voter. Des instructions 
générales de votes peuvent être données en rapport avec une assemblée générale particulière en relation avec des 
points de l’ordre du jour ou des objets qui n’ont pas été divulgué dans l’invitation à l’Assemblée générale.

majorité requise pour l’approbation de la proposition

L’approbation de ce point requiert la majorité des voix exprimées par les personnes présentes ou représentées 

à l’Assemblée générale ordinaire, sans tenir compte des abstentions.

Recommandation 

Le Conseil d’administration recommande de voter en faveur de l’élection de Me Béatrice Ehlers en qualité 

de Représentant indépendant.

INFORmATIONS CONCERNANT LE CONSEIL d’AdmINISTRATION ET LE RAPPORT dE 
RémuNéRATION

Vous  êtes  invités  à  vous  référer  à  la  version  anglaise  de  cette  Invitation  et  Document  d’Information  pour 
davantage d’informations sur la Corporate Governance et notre Conseil d’administration et consulter notre rapport 
de rémunération pour 2014. La version anglaise de cette Invitation et Document d’Information fait foi en cas de 
divergence avec les autres versions.

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21. November 2014

An unsere Aktionärinnen und Aktionäre:

Sie  sind  herzlich  eingeladen,  an  der  ordentlichen  Generalversammlung  2014  der  Logitech  International 
S.A.  teilzunehmen.  Die  Versammlung  findet  am  Donnerstag,  18.  Dezember  2014,  um  14:00  Uhr  im  SwissTech 
Convention Center der EPFL, in Lausanne, Schweiz, statt.

Beiliegend  finden  Sie  die  Einladung  und  das  Informationsmaterial  für  die  Versammlung,  einschliesslich 
der  Traktandenliste  und  der  Erläuterung  der  zur  Abstimmung  kommenden  Vorlagen  sowie  die  notwendigen 
Informationen  zur  Ausübung  des  Stimmrechts,  den  Bericht  über  die  Entschädigung  der  Mitglieder  des 
Verwaltungsrates  und  der  Geschäftsleitung  sowie  weitere  wichtige  Informationen.  Für  weitere  Details  möchten 
wir Sie bitten, die Logitech Investor Relations-Seite im Internet unter http://ir.logitech.com zu besuchen.

Ob Sie an der Generalversammlung teilnehmen oder nicht, Ihre Stimme ist wichtig.

Herzlichen Dank für Ihre anhaltende Unterstützung der Logitech International S.A.

Guerrino De Luca
Präsident des Verwaltungsrates

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LOGITECH INTERNATIONAL S.A.

Einladung zur ordentlichen Generalversammlung 
Donnerstag, 18. Dezember 2014 
14:00 Uhr (Türöffnung um 13:30 Uhr) 
SwissTech Convention Center, EPFL – Lausanne, Schweiz

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TRAkTANDENLISTE

A.  Berichte

Geschäftsbericht für das am 31. März 2014 zu Ende gegangene Geschäftsjahr

B.  Anträge

1. 

 Genehmigung  des  Jahresberichtes,  des  Entschädigungsberichtes,  der  Konzernrechnung  und  der 
Jahresrechnung der Logitech International S.A. für das Geschäftsjahr 2014

2.  Konsultative Abstimmung über die Genehmigung der Managementvergütung

3.  Verwendung des Bilanzgewinns und Festsetzung der Dividende

4.  Änderung der Statuten der Gesellschaft

5.  Genehmigung zum Halten eigener Aktien von mehr als 10 %

6. 

Entlastung des Verwaltungsrates und der Geschäftsleitung für das Geschäftsjahr 2014

7.  Wahlen in den Verwaltungsrat

7.1.  Wiederwahl von Herrn Daniel Borel

7.2.  Wiederwahl von Herrn Matthew Bousquette

7.3.  Wiederwahl von Herrn Kee-Lock Chua

7.4.  Wiederwahl von Herrn Bracken P. Darrell

7.5.  Wiederwahl von Frau Sally Davis

7.6.  Wiederwahl von Herrn Guerrino De Luca

7.7.  Wiederwahl von Herrn Didier Hirsch

7.8.  Wiederwahl von Dr. Neil Hunt

7.9.  Wiederwahl von Frau Monika Ribar

7.10.  Wahl von Herrn Dimitri Panayotopoulos

8.  Wahl des Verwaltungsratspräsidenten

9.  Wahlen in den Vergütungsausschuss

9.1  Wahl von Herrn Matthew Bousquette

9.2  Wahl von Frau Sally Davis

9.3  Wahl von Dr. Neil Hunt

9.4  Wahl von Frau Monika Ribar

10. 

 Wahl  von  KPMG  AG  als  Logitechs  Revisionsstelle  und  Bestätigung  der  Wahl  von  KPMG  LLP  als 
Logitechs unabhängige eingetragene Revisionsexpertin für das Geschäftsjahr 2015

11.  Wahl von Frau Béatrice Ehlers als unabhängige Stimmrechtsvertreterin

Apples, Schweiz, 21. November 2014

Der Verwaltungsrat

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FRAGEN UND ANTwORTEN BETREFFEND DIE ORDENTLICHE GENERALvERSAmmLUNG 
2014 DER LOGITECH INTERNATIONAL S.A. („LOGITECH“) 

ALLGEmEINE INFORmATION AN ALLE AkTIONäRINNEN UND AkTIONäRE

warum erhalte ich diese Einladung und Information? 

Dieses Dokument soll sowohl dem schweizerischen Gesellschaftsrecht als auch den Proxy Statement Rules 
der  Vereinigten  Staaten  von  Amerika  genügen.  Ausserhalb  der  Vereinigten  Staaten  von  Amerika  und  Kanadas 
wird  diese  Einladung  mit  Informationsmaterial  (die  „Einladung“)  den  eingetragenen  Aktionären  zugänglich 
gemacht, wobei Teile davon in französischer und deutscher Übersetzung abgegeben werden. Der englische Text 
dieser Einladung ist die massgebliche Version. Die Einladung wird den Aktionären ab dem 18. November 2014 
zugänglich gemacht.

Die beigelegte Antwortkarte wird Ihnen im Auftrag des Verwaltungsrates von Logitech für die ordentliche 
Generalversammlung von Logitech übermittelt. Die Generalversammlung wird am Donnerstag, den 18. Dezember 
2014 um 14:00, im SwissTech Convention Center der EPFL, in Lausanne, Schweiz stattfinden.

wer ist an der versammlung stimmberechtigt?

Aktionäre,  die  am  Donnerstag,  11.  Dezember  2014  im  Aktienregister  der  Logitech  (einschliesslich  dem 
Unterregister  bei  „Computershare“,  Logitechs  amerikanischer  Vermittlungsstelle)  eingetragen  sind,  geniessen 
das Stimmrecht. Zwischen dem 11. Dezember 2014 und dem auf die Versammlung folgenden Tag werden keine 
Aktionäre ins Aktienregister eingetragen. Am 30. September 2014 waren 114’374’671 Aktien als stimmberechtigt 
eingetragen, bei 163’259’279 an diesem Tag ausstehenden Logitech Aktien. Die Anzahl an der Generalversammlung 
effektiv stimmberechtigter Aktien wird davon abhängen, wie viele zusätzliche Aktien zwischen dem 30. September 
2014 und dem 11. Dezember 2014 im Aktienregister ein- oder ausgetragen werden.

Für Information über das Stimmrecht von amerikanischen oder kanadischen Aktionären, deren Aktien unter 
Nominees  eingetragen  sind  (“Street  Name  Wirtschaftlich  Berechtigte”),  siehe  nachstehend  unter  „Zusätzliche 
Informationen für amerikanische und kanadische Aktionäre, deren Aktien unter Nominees eingetragen sind (Street 
Name Wirtschaftlich Berechtigte)“.

wer ist ein eingetragener Aktionär? 

Wenn Ihre Aktien in Ihrem Namen in unserem Aktienregister oder im Unterregister, das von „Computershare“, 
unserer amerikanischen Vermittlungsstelle, geführt wird, eingetragen sind, sind Sie ein eingetragener Aktionär 
und diese Einladung wird Ihnen von Logitech zugesandt oder zugänglich gemacht.

wer ist ein wirtschaftlich Berechtigter mit Aktien, die unter einem Nominee eingetragen sind (Street Name 
wirtschaftlich Berechtigter)? 

Aktionäre, die keine direkte Eintragung in unserem Aktienregister begehrt haben und ihre Aktien durch einen 
Wertschriftenhändler, Trustee, Nominee oder eine ähnliche Gesellschaft halten, welche als Aktionär eingetragen 
ist, sind wirtschaftlich Berechtigte an den Aktien, die im Namen des Nominee eingetragen sind. Wenn Sie Logitech-
Aktien über einen amerikanischen oder kanadischen Wertschriftenhändler, Trustee, Nominee oder eine ähnliche 
Gesellschaft halten (sogenanntes Halten in “Street Name”), was der in diesen Ländern üblichen Praxis entspricht, 
so wird die eingetragene Gesellschaft als stimmberechtigter Aktionär betrachtet und diese Einladung wird Ihnen 
von diesen Nominees zugesandt. Sie sind berechtigt, dem Nominee Anweisungen zu erteilen, wie für die auf Ihrem 
Konto stehenden Aktien zu stimmen ist.

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warum ist es für mich wichtig an den Abstimmungen teilzunehmen?

Logitech ist eine börsenkotierte Gesellschaft und die wichtigsten Entscheide können nur von den Aktionären 
getroffen werden. Ihre Stimme ist wichtig, ob Sie an der Versammlung teilnehmen wollen oder nicht. Wir bitten 
Sie deshalb, Ihre Aktien allenfalls vertreten zu lassen.

wie viele eingetragene Aktien müssen vertreten sein, um die Rechtsgültigkeit der versammlung 
sicherzustellen?

Für  die  Generalversammlung  gibt  es  kein  Quorum.  Unter  schweizerischem  Recht  gibt  es  keine 
Mindestvertretungsvorschriften an Generalversammlungen und unsere Statuten enthalten keine Bestimmung, die 
ein solches Quorum vorsieht.

wo sind die wichtigsten verwaltungssitze der Logitech? 

Logitechs  schweizerischer  Verwaltungssitz  befindet  sich  an  der  EPFL  –  Quartier  de  l’Innovation,  Daniel 
Borel  Innovation  Center,  1015  Lausanne,  Schweiz,  und  unser  Verwaltungssitz  in  den  Vereinigten  Staaten  von 
Amerika befindet sich am 7600 Gateway Boulevard, Newark, California 94560, USA. Logitechs Telefonnummer 
in  der  Schweiz  lautet  +41-(0)21-863-5111  und  die  Telefonnummer  in  den  Vereinigten  Staaten  von  Amerika  ist 
+1-510-795-8500.

wie kann ich Logitechs Jahresbericht, Informationsmaterial (einschliesslich Erläuterung der zur 
Abstimmung kommenden vorlagen) und die weiteren jährlichen Berichte erhalten?

Unser Jahresbericht 2014 zuhanden der Aktionäre, diese Einladung, das Informationsmaterial sowie unser 
Jahresbericht auf Formular 10-K für das Geschäftsjahr 2014, wie es bei der Securities and Exchange Commission 
der Vereinigten Staaten von Amerika hinterlegt wurde, können auf der Logitech Investor Relations-Seite im Internet 
unter http://ir.logitech.com eingesehen werden. Aktionäre können auch kostenlose Kopien dieser Dokumente an 
unseren Verwaltungssitzen in der Schweiz und den Vereinigten Staaten von Amerika an obgenannten Adressen 
bestellen.

wo kann ich die Abstimmungsresultate der versammlung finden?

Wir beabsichtigen, die Abstimmungsresultate an der Versammlung selbst bekannt zu geben und wir werden 
nach der Versammlung umgehend eine Pressemitteilung veröffentlichen. Wir werden am Mittwoch, 24. Dezember 
2014, zudem die Abstimmungsresultate auf einem Current Report Formular 8-K an die Securities and Exchange 
Commission der Vereinigten Staaten von Amerika übermitteln. Eine Kopie des Formulars 8-K wird auf unserer 
Webseite unter http://ir.logitech.com einsehbar sein.

wenn ich nicht ein eingetragener Aktionär bin, darf ich an der Generalversammlung teilnehmen und 
stimmen?

Sie  dürfen  nur  an  der  Generalversammlung  teilnehmen  und  Ihr  Stimmrecht  ausüben,  wenn  Sie  bis  zum 
11. Dezember 2014 im Aktienregister eingetragen werden oder wenn Sie eine Vollmacht von Ihrem Effektenhändler, 
Trustee  oder  Nominee  erhalten,  der  Ihre  Aktien  hält.  Wenn  Sie  Ihre  Aktien  über  einen  nicht  amerikanischen 
oder nicht kanadischen Effektenhändler, Trustee oder Nominee halten, können Sie ins Aktienregister eingetragen 
werden. In diesem Fall nehmen Sie bitte mit unserem Aktienregisterführer Kontakt auf (Logitech International S.A., 
c/o Devigus Shareholder Services, Birkenstrasse 47, CH-6343 Rotkreuz, Schweiz) und folgen Sie den erhaltenen 
Eintragungsinstruktionen.  In  gewissen  Ländern  kann  die  Eintragung  über  die  Bank  oder  den  Effektenhändler 
begehrt werden, über die Sie Ihre Aktien halten. Wenn Sie Ihre Aktien über einen amerikanischen oder kanadischen 
Effektenhändler,  Trustee  oder  Nominee  halten,  können  Sie  diesen  kontaktieren  und  eingetragen  werden.  Bitte 
folgen Sie den entsprechenden Instruktionen, die Sie bei dieser Gelegenheit erhalten.

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wEITERE INFORmATION FüR EINGETRAGENE AkTIONäRINNEN UND AkTIONäRE

wie kann ich abstimmen, wenn ich nicht an der Generalversammlung teilnehmen möchte?

Wenn  Sie  nicht  an  der  Generalversammlung  teilnehmen  wollen,  können  Sie  unter  Option  3  auf  der 
beiliegenden Antwortkarte die unabhängige Stimmrechtsvertreterin, Frau Béatrice Ehlers, bevollmächtigen, Sie 
an der Versammlung zu vertreten. Bitte fügen Sie auf der Antwortkarte Ihre Stimminstruktionen bei und datieren 
und  unterzeichnen  Sie  die  Karte.  Bitte  senden  Sie  die  ausgefüllte  Antwortkarte  im  beiliegenden,  entsprechend 
adressierten Umschlag zurück. Für weitere Informationen verweisen wir Sie auf die Antwortkarte.

wie kann ich an der Generalversammlung teilnehmen?

Wünschen  Sie  an  der  Generalversammlung  teilzunehmen,  so  benötigen  Sie  eine  Zutrittskarte.  Um  eine 
Zutrittskarte zu erhalten, wählen Sie bitte Option 1 auf der Antwortkarte, und senden Sie diese bitte anschliessend 
im beiliegenden Umschlag vor dem Donnerstag, 11. Dezember 2014, an Logitech zurück. Wir werden Ihnen eine 
Zutrittskarte für die Versammlung zukommen lassen. Sollten Sie die Zutrittskarte vor der Generalversammlung 
nicht  erhalten,  können  Sie  dennoch  an  der  Versammlung  teilnehmen,  sofern  Sie  am  11.  Dezember  2014  im 
Aktienregister eingetragen sind und sich am Versammlungsort ausweisen können.

kann ich mich an der versammlung durch eine andere Person vertreten lassen?

Ja. Wenn Sie sich nicht durch die unabhängige Stimmrechtsvertreterin vertreten lassen möchten, wählen Sie 
bitte Option 2 auf der Antwortkarte und geben Sie Namen und Adresse Ihres Vertreters an. Bitte senden Sie die 
ausgefüllte und unterzeichnete Antwortkarte vor dem 11. Dezember 2014 mittels beiliegenden Briefumschlags an 
Logitech zurück. Wir werden Ihrem Vertreter eine Zutrittskarte zukommen lassen. Sind Name und Adresse Ihres 
Vertreters nicht klar angegeben, wird Logitech die Zutrittskarte stattdessen an Sie senden und Sie müssen diese 
dann an Ihren Vertreter weiterleiten.

kann ich meine Aktien vor der versammlung verkaufen, wenn ich bereits Stimminstruktionen erteilt 
habe? 

Logitech  verhindert  die  Übertragung  von  Aktien  vor  der  Generalversammlung  nicht.  Wenn  Sie  aber  Ihre 
Aktien vor der Generalversammlung verkaufen und das Aktienregister von der Übertragung benachrichtigt wird, 
werden Ihre Stimmen nicht gezählt. Wer Aktien nach der Schliessung des Registers am Donnerstag, 11. Dezember 
2014 erwirbt, wird frühestens an dem auf die Versammlung folgenden Tag eingetragen und kann deshalb nicht an 
der Generalversammlung teilnehmen.

wenn ich mit der Antwortkarte Stimminstruktionen gegeben habe, kann ich diese noch ändern?

Sie können Ihre Stimminstruktionen jederzeit vor der Abstimmung an der Generalversammlung ändern. Sie 
können bei uns eine neue Antwortkarte bestellen und Ihre Instruktionen widerrufen. In diesem Fall werden wir 
Ihre frühere Antwortkarte annullieren. Wenn Sie erneut Instruktionen geben möchten, füllen Sie bitte die neue 
Antwortkarte aus und senden Sie uns diese zurück. Sie können auch an der Generalversammlung teilnehmen und 
persönlich  abstimmen.  Allerdings  wird  durch  Ihre  persönliche  Teilnahme  Ihre  Antwortkarte  nicht  automatisch 
widerrufen, es sei denn Sie üben Ihr Stimmrecht an der Versammlung aus oder verlangen ausdrücklich schriftlich, 
dass Ihre vorhergehende Antwortkarte annulliert werden soll.

was geschieht, wenn ich die Antwortkarte ausfülle und keine spezifischen Stimminstruktionen gebe? 

Wenn  Sie  ein  eingetragener  Aktionär  sind  und  die  unterschriebene  Antwortkarte  ohne  spezifische 
Stimminstruktionen  zu  einzelnen  oder  allen  Traktanden  zurücksenden,  geben  Sie  hiermit  die  allgemeine 
Instruktion an die unabhängige Stimmrechtsvertreterin, Ihre Stimmrechte in Bezug auf die Traktanden sowie auf 
neue oder geänderte Anträge, die während der Versammlung vorgebracht werden, im Sinne der Empfehlungen des 
Verwaltungsrates auszuüben.

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An wen kann ich mich wenden, wenn ich Fragen habe?

Sollten Sie Fragen haben oder Hilfe im Zusammenhang mit der Stimmabgabe benötigen, rufen Sie uns bitte 

unter der Telefonnummer +1-510-713-4220 an oder senden Sie uns eine E-Mail an LogitechIR@logitech.com.

zUSäTzLICHE 
kANADISCHE 
wIRTSCHAFTLICH  BERECHTIGTE  AkTIONäRE,  DEREN  TITEL  UNTER  NOmINEES 
EINGETRAGEN SIND (STREET NAmE wIRTSCHAFTLICH BERECHTIGTE)

AmERIkANISCHE 

INFORmATIONEN 

ODER 

FüR 

wer darf Stimminstruktionen für die Generalversammlung erteilen?

Wirtschaftlich  berechtigte  Aktionäre,  die  ihre  Titel  über  amerikanische  oder  kanadische  Effektenhändler, 
Trustees  oder  Nominees  am  30.  Oktober  2014  halten  (Street  Name  Wirtschaftlich  Berechtigte),  können  ihrem 
Effektenhändler,  Trustee  oder  Nominee  Stimminstruktionen  erteilen.  Zusätzlich  hat  Logitech  mit  Hilfe  einer 
Dienstleistungsgesellschaft sichergestellt, dass eine zusätzliche Abgleichung der Aktienpositionen amerikanischer 
und kanadischer Nominees zwischen dem 30. Oktober 2014 und dem 2. Dezember 2014 durchgeführt wird. Der 
2. Dezember 2014 ist für Logitech das letztmögliche Datum zur Durchführung einer solchen Abgleichung. Dies 
sollte zu folgenden Korrekturen führen: Wenn ein amerikanischer oder kanadischer Halter, der am 30. Oktober 
2014 wirtschaftlich berechtigter Aktionär (Street Name Wirtschaftlich Berechtigter) ist, seine Stimme abgibt aber 
nachträglich  seine  Titel  vor  dem  2.  Dezember  2014  verkauft,  werden  die  Stimminstruktionen  annulliert.  Wenn 
ein amerikanischer oder kanadischer Halter, der am 30. Oktober 2014 wirtschaftlich berechtigter Aktionär (Street 
Name Wirtschaftlich Berechtigter) ist, seine Stimme abgibt und wirtschaftlich berechtigter Aktionär bleibt, aber in 
der entsprechenden Periode einen Teil seiner Titel verkauft oder weitere Titel zukauft, so findet eine entsprechende 
Reduktion oder Erhöhung der Stimmen statt, gemäss dem Stand am 2. Dezember 2014.

Wenn Sie nach dem 30. Oktober 2014 über einen amerikanischen oder kanadischen Effektenhändler, Trustee 
oder Nominee Aktien erwerben (in “Street Name”) und diese an der Generalversammlung vertreten lassen wollen 
oder  wenn  Sie  Stimminstruktionen  an  einen  Bevollmächtigten  geben  möchten,  müssen  Sie  ins  Aktienregister 
eingetragen werden. Dazu kontaktieren Sie bitte Ihren Effektenhändler, Trustee oder Nominee und folgen dessen 
Instruktionen. Beginnen Sie diesen Prozess möglichst lange vor dem 11. Dezember 2014, um sicherzustellen, dass 
das Stimmmaterial zugesandt oder verfügbar gemacht werden kann und die Stimminstruktionen rechtzeitig vor 
der Versammlung bei uns ankommen. 

wie kann ich mein Stimmrecht ausüben, wenn ich amerikanischer oder kanadischer wirtschaftlich 
berechtigter Aktionär (Street Name wirtschaftlich Berechtigter) bin?

Wenn Sie als wirtschaftlich berechtigter Aktionär (Street Name Wirtschaftlich Berechtigter) persönlich an 
der Generalversammlung teilnehmen möchten, müssen Sie vom eingetragenen Nominee eine Vollmacht erhalten.

Wenn Sie nicht persönlich an der Generalversammlung teilnehmen möchten, können Sie sich vertreten lassen. 
Abhängig von den Vorgaben Ihres Effektenhändlers, Trustees oder Nominees können Sie Ihre Instruktionen über 
das  Internet,  per  Telefon  oder  per  Post  erteilen.  Folgen  Sie  hierzu  bitte  den  Anweisungen  auf  der  beiliegenden 
Stimmkarte.

was geschieht wenn ich keine genauen Stimminstruktionen erteile? 

Wenn  Sie  wirtschaftlich  berechtigter  Aktionär  in  den  Vereinigten  Staaten  von  Amerika  oder  in  Kanada 
sind  und  Ihre  Aktien  über  einen  Effektenhändler,  Trustee  oder  Nominee  halten  (Street  Name  Wirtschaftlich 
Berechtigter),  dem  Sie  jedoch  keine  genauen  Stimminstruktionen  erteilen,  so  wird  dieser  gemäss  den  Regeln 
verschiedener  nationaler  oder  regionaler  Börsen  in  blossen  Routineangelegenheiten  abstimmen  können,  nicht 
aber  in  anderen  Fragen.  Wenn  Sie  über  solche  anderen  Fragen  keine  Instruktionen  erteilen,  wird  Ihr  Nominee 
sich nicht an der Abstimmung über diese Punkte beteiligen und seine Stimmen gelten als nicht abgegeben. Wir 
empfehlen  Ihnen  daher,  dem  Nominee  gemäss  den  Anleitungen  auf  der  Stimmkarte  Stimminstruktionen  zu 
erteilen. Wir gehen davon aus, dass folgende Anträge nicht als Routineangelegenheit betrachtet werden: Antrag 
2  (Konsultative  Abstimmung  über  die  Genehmigung  der  Managementvergütung),  Antrag  3  (Verwendung  des 

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Bilanzgewinns  und  Festsetzung  der  Dividende),  Antrag  4  (Änderung  der  Statuten  der  Gesellschaft),  Antrag  5 
(Genehmigung zum Halten eigener Aktien von mehr als 10 %), Antrag 6 (Entlastung des Verwaltungsrates und 
der Geschäftsleitung für das Geschäftsjahr 2014), Antrag 7 (Wahlen in den Verwaltungsrat), Antrag 8 (Wahl des 
Präsidenten  des  Verwaltungsrates),  Antrag  9  (Wahlen  in  den  Vergütungsausschuss)  und  Antrag  11  (Wahl  der 
unabhängigen  Stimmrechtsvertreterin).  Alle  anderen  Anträge  erachten  wir  als  Routineangelegenheit.  Sämtliche 
Stimmenthaltungen durch Nominees werden als nicht abgegebene Stimmen gezählt. 

Bis wann kann ich meine Stimminstruktionen einreichen?

Wenn Sie Ihre Aktien über ein amerikanisches oder kanadisches Institut halten, können Sie bis am Donnerstag, 

11. Dezember 2014, 23:59 Uhr (U.S. Eastern Standard Time) Stimminstruktionen erteilen.

kann ich eine Instruktion ändern?

Sie  können  Ihre  Vollmacht  widerrufen  und  Ihre  Instruktionen  jederzeit  bis  zur  Abstimmung  an  der 
Generalversammlung  ändern.  Sie  können  Ihre  Instruktionen  a)  via  Internet  oder  Telefon  (einzig  die  letzte 
Internet- oder Telefoninstruktion, welche vor der Generalversammlung übermittelt wird, ist massgebend), b) durch 
Einsendung einer neuen, vollständig ausgefüllten Stimmkarte, die ein späteres Datum trägt als die vorhergehende 
oder c) durch persönliche Teilnahme an der Generalversammlung, wenn Sie von Ihrem Nominee eine Vollmacht 
erhalten, ändern. Die Teilnahme an der Generalversammlung hebt die vorhergehenden Instruktionen nur auf, wenn 
Sie sich aktiv an der Abstimmung beteiligen oder wenn Sie Ihre Vollmacht ausdrücklich schriftlich widerrufen.

wie kann ich einen separaten Satz des Stimmmaterials bekommen oder einen einzigen Satz für meinen 
Haushalt in den vereinigten Staaten von Amerika verlangen?

Wir haben ein von der SEC genehmigtes Verfahren namens „Householding“ für Aktionäre in den Vereinigten 
Staaten von Amerika eingeführt. Gemäss diesem Verfahren werden Aktionäre, welche die gleiche Adresse und den 
gleichen Nachnamen haben und nicht an der elektronischen Zustellung des Stimmmaterials teilnehmen, nur eine 
Kopie des Informationsmaterials und des Jahresberichts erhalten, sofern nicht einer oder mehrere dieser Aktionäre 
uns benachrichtigen, dass sie auch weiterhin je ein individuelles Exemplar zu erhalten wünschen. Dieses Verfahren 
verringert unsere Druck- und Versandkosten. Jeder amerikanische Aktionär, der am Householding teilnimmt, wird 
auch weiterhin Zugriff auf eine separate Stimmkarte haben bzw. eine solche erhalten.

Sollten  Sie  diesmal  eine  separate  Kopie  des  Informationsmaterials  und  des  Jahresberichts  zu  erhalten 
wünschen,  bitten  wir  Sie,  das  zusätzliche  Exemplar  bei  unserem  Mailing  Agent,  Broadridge,  per  Telefon  unter 
+1-800-579-1639 oder per E-Mail unter sendmaterial@proxyvote.com zu verlangen. Sollten Aktionäre in Ihrem 
Haushalt  in  Zukunft  separates  Informationsmaterial  und  einen  separaten  Jahresbericht  zu  erhalten  wünschen, 
können diese unsere Investor Relations Group unter +1-510-713-4220 erreichen oder an Investor Relations, 7600 
Gateway Boulevard, Newark, California 94560, USA, schreiben. Sie können auch eine E-Mail an unsere Investor 
Relations  Group  an  LogitechIR@logitech.com  senden.  Aktionäre,  welche  mehrere  auf  ihren  Namen  lautende 
Konti haben oder welche eine Adresse mit anderen Aktionären teilen, können uns ermächtigen, den Versand von 
separaten  Informationsmaterialien  und  separaten  Jahresberichten  einzustellen  indem  sie  an  Investor  Relations 
schreiben oder diese anrufen.

wie kann ich sicherstellen, dass ich in zukunft das Stimmmaterial elektronisch erhalte?

Sie können uns beauftragen, Ihnen in Zukunft das Stimmmaterial elektronisch zuzustellen. Folgen Sie hierzu 
bitte den Anweisungen auf der beiliegenden Stimmkarte. Wenn Sie die Wahl treffen, Ihr Stimmmaterial in Zukunft 
per E-Mail zu erhalten, ersparen Sie uns Druck- und Versandkosten und Sie vermindern die Auswirkungen unserer 
Generalversammlung auf die Umwelt. Sofern Sie die Wahl treffen, Ihr Stimmmaterial in Zukunft per E-Mail zu 
erhalten, werden Sie nächstes Jahr eine E-Mail erhalten, die Sie auf die entsprechende Webseite führt, welche das 
Stimmmaterial sowie einen Link für Stimminstruktionen enthält. Ihre Anweisung, das Stimmmaterial per E-Mail 
zu erhalten, bleibt bis zum Ihrem Widerruf in Kraft.

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wEITERE  INFORmATIONEN  FüR  AkTIONäRE,  DIE  IHRE  AkTIEN  üBER  EINE  BANk  ODER 
EINEN  EFFEkTENHäNDLER  HALTEN  (AUSSERHALB  DER  vEREINIGTEN  STAATEN  vON 
AmERIkA ODER kANADAS) 

wie kann ich an der Abstimmung teilnehmen, wenn meine Aktien über meine Bank oder meinen 
Effektenhändler eingetragen sind?

Ihre Bank oder Ihr Effektenhändler sollte Ihnen Auskunft erteilt haben, wie Sie Ihre Stimminstruktionen 
abgeben können. Sollten Sie keine solche Auskunft erhalten haben, bitten wir Sie, sich mit Ihrer Bank oder Ihrem 
Effektenhändler in Verbindung zu setzen.

Bis wann kann ich Stimminstruktionen erteilen, wenn meine Aktien über eine Bank oder einen 
Effektenhändler eingetragen sind?

Üblicherweise  setzen  Banken  und  Effektenhändler  Fristen  für  den  Erhalt  der  Stimminstruktionen. 
Ausserhalb der Vereinigten Staaten von Amerika und Kanadas läuft diese Frist normalerweise zwei bis drei Tage 
vor Ablauf jener Frist ab, die die Gesellschaft für ihre Generalversammlung ansetzt. Dies erlaubt den Instituten, 
die Stimminstruktionen zu sammeln und an die Gesellschaft weiterzugeben. Wenn Sie Ihre Logitech Aktien über 
eine Bank oder einen Effektenhändler ausserhalb der Vereinigten Staaten von Amerika oder Kanadas halten, bitten 
wir Sie mit Ihrer Bank oder Ihrem Effektenhändler die anwendbare Frist abzuklären und Ihre Stimminstruktionen 
zeitgerecht zu erteilen.

wEITERE INFORmATIONEN üBER DIE GENERALvERSAmmLUNG

Anträge

Der Verwaltungsrat beabsichtigt nicht, an der Generalversammlung andere Anträge zu stellen, noch hat er 
Gründe anzunehmen, dass Aktionäre zusätzliche Anträge stellen werden. Wenn Sie ein eingetragener Aktionär sind 
und die unterschriebene Antwortkarte ohne spezifische Stimminstruktionen zu einzelnen oder allen Traktanden 
zurücksenden,  geben  Sie  hiermit  die  allgemeine  Instruktion  an  die  unabhängige  Stimmrechtsvertreterin,  Ihre 
Stimmrechte in Bezug auf die Traktanden sowie auf neue oder geänderte Anträge, die während der Versammlung 
vorgebracht werden, im Sinne der Empfehlungen des Verwaltungsrates auszuüben. Falls Sie ein amerikanischer 
oder kanadischer wirtschaftlich berechtigter Aktionär sind, dessen Titel unter Nominees eingetragen sind (Street 
Name Wirtschaftlich Berechtigter), und werden an der Versammlung andere Anträge rechtmässig gestellt, so wird, 
falls Sie Ihre Stimminstruktionen auf der Antwortkarte oder per Internet oder mittels eines anderen zulässigen 
Abstimmungsmechanismus  erteilt  oder  falls  Sie  keine  Stimminstruktionen  erteilt  haben,  mit  Ihren  Aktien  in 
Bezug auf solche Anträge im Sinne der Empfehlungen des Verwaltungsrates an der Versammlung gestimmt.

Einholen von Stimminstruktionen (Proxy Solicitation)

Wir haben nicht die Absicht, ein Unternehmen mit der Einholung von Stimminstruktionen zu beauftragen. 
Einzelne  unserer  Verwaltungsräte,  Geschäftsleitungsmitglieder  und  andere  Mitarbeiter  dürfen  Sie  schriftlich, 
per Telefon, E-Mail oder auf sonstige Weise darum ersuchen, ihnen Stimminstruktionen zu erteilen, ohne dass 
diese  dafür  entschädigt  werden.  In  den  Vereinigten  Staaten  von  Amerika  sind  wir  ausserdem  verpflichtet,  den 
Effektenhändlern  und  Nominees,  die  als  Aktionäre  eingetragen  sind,  das  Stimmmaterial  zuzustellen  und  diese 
einzuladen, es an die wirtschaftlich Berechtigten weiterzuleiten. Wir müssen diese Effektenhändler und Nominees 
gemäss den dafür bestehenden gesetzlichen Spesenreglementen für ihre in diesem Zusammenhang entstehenden 
Umtriebe entschädigen.

Auszählen der Stimmen

Vertreter von mindestens zwei Schweizer Banken werden an der Generalversammlung als Stimmenzähler 
amtieren.  Wie  es  in  der  Schweiz  üblich  ist,  wird  unser  Aktienregisterführer  die  vor  der  Generalversammlung 
abgegebenen Instruktionen in das elektronische System einspeisen.

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Aktionärsanträge und Nominees

Aktionärsanträge für die Generalversammlung 2014

Gemäss unseren Statuten haben ein oder mehrere Aktionäre, die zusammen mindestens ein Prozent unseres 
ausgegebenen Aktienkapitals oder einen Nominalwert von mindestens einer Million Schweizer Franken vertreten, 
das  Recht,  die  Traktandierung  eines  Verhandlungsgegenstandes  zu  verlangen.  Solche  Vorschläge  sind  vom 
Verwaltungsrat in die Materialien der Generalversammlung einzuschliessen. Ein solcher Antrag ist schriftlich zu 
stellen und zu erläutern. Die Frist zur Einreichung von Anträgen für die ordentliche Generalversammlung 2014 
ist am 4. November 2014 abgelaufen. Überdies erlaubt das Schweizer Recht eingetragenen Aktionären oder deren 
Bevollmächtigten, zu den Verhandlungsgegenständen auf der Traktandenliste der Generalversammlung 2014 an 
der Versammlung selbst oder vorgängig Gegenvorschläge zu machen.

Aktionärsanträge für die Generalversammlung 2015

Wir gehen davon aus, dass wir die ordentliche Generalversammlung 2015 um den 9. September 2015 abhalten 
und demnach die entsprechende Einladung ungefähr am 23. Juli 2015 versenden werden. Bis spätestens am 9. Juli 
2015  kann  ein  eingetragener  Aktionär,  der  die  statutarischen  Mindestanforderungen  zum  Aktienbesitz  erfüllt, 
verlangen,  dass  ein  Verhandlungsgegenstand  für  die  Generalversammlung  2015  traktandiert  wird.  Ein  solcher 
Antrag  muss  schriftlich  gestellt  und  erläutert  werden  und  ist  beim  Sekretär  des  Verwaltungsrates  der  Logitech 
am  Verwaltungssitz  in  der  Schweiz  oder  in  den  Vereinigten  Staaten  von  Amerika  zeitgerecht  einzureichen. 
Zusätzlich  können  Sie,  wenn  Sie  die  Bedingungen  der  Regel  14a-8  des  U.S.  Securities  Exchange  Act  von  1934 
erfüllen,  dem  Verwaltungsrat  Vorschläge  für  die  Traktandenliste  der  Generalversammlung  2015  einreichen. 
Solche  Vorschläge  sind  bis  zum  25.  März  2015  schriftlich  mit  beiliegender  Erläuterung  des  Vorschlages  dem 
Sekretär des Verwaltungsrates an unseren Verwaltungssitzen in der Schweiz oder in den Vereinigten Staaten von 
Amerika einzureichen. Der Vorschlag muss der Regel 14a-8 des U.S. Securities Exchanges Act genügen. Diese 
Bestimmung zählt die Bedingungen auf, die für die Aufnahme eines Aktionärsvorschlags in die Dokumentation 
der  Generalversammlung  nach  der  amerikanischen  Wertschriftengesetzgebung  erfüllt  sein  müssen.  Nach  den 
Statuten der Gesellschaft sind nur eingetragene Aktionäre als solche anerkannt. Wenn Sie nicht im Aktienregister 
eingetragen sind, können Sie demnach keine Traktandenvorschläge für die ordentliche Generalversammlung 2015 
unterbreiten.

Kandidaturen für den Verwaltungsrat

Vorschläge von Kandidaten für den Verwaltungsrat durch eingetragene Aktionäre müssen den obgenannten 

Anforderungen an Aktionärsanträge genügen. 

Statutenbestimmungen

Die  obgenannten  Statutenbestimmungen,  nach  denen  ein  oder  mehrere  Aktionäre,  die  zusammen  ein 
Prozent des ausstehenden Aktienkapitals oder einen Nominalwert von einer Million Schweizer Franken vertreten, 
berechtigt sind, die Traktandierung eines Verhandlungsgegenstandes zu verlangen, können auf unserer Webseite 
unter http://ir.logitech.com abgerufen werden. Sie können auch den Sekretär des Verwaltungsrates der Logitech 
an einem unserer Verwaltungssitze in der Schweiz oder in den Vereinigten Staaten von Amerika kontaktieren und 
eine Kopie der relevanten Bestimmungen der Statuten anfordern.

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TRAkTANDEN UND ERLäUTERUNGEN

A.  BERICHTE

Bericht über den Geschäftsverlauf im Geschäftsjahr bis 31. märz 2014

Die Geschäftsleitung der Logitech wird an der Generalversammlung über den Geschäftsgang des abgelaufenen 

Geschäftsjahres berichten.

B.  ANTRäGE

Genehmigung des Jahresberichtes, des Entschädigungsberichtes, der konzernrechnung und der 
Jahresrechnung der Logitech International S.A. für das Geschäftsjahr 2014

Antrag 1

Antrag

Der  Verwaltungsrat  beantragt  die  Genehmigung  des  Jahresberichtes,  des  Entschädigungsberichtes,  der 

Konzernrechnung und der Jahresrechnung der Logitech International S.A. für das Geschäftsjahr 2014.

Erläuterungen

Die Konzernrechnung und die Jahresrechnung der Logitech International S.A. für das Geschäftsjahr 2014 
sind im Geschäftsbericht wiedergegeben, der allen eingetragenen Aktionären mit dieser Einladung oder bereits im 
Vorfeld zugänglich gemacht wurde. Der Geschäftsbericht enthält ebenfalls die Berichte der Revisionsstelle und 
zusätzliche Informationen über den Geschäftsgang der Gesellschaft, ihre Organisation und Strategie sowie den 
Bericht über die Corporate Governance gemäss der SIX Swiss Exchange Richtlinie über Corporate Governance. 
Der Entschädigungsbericht ist in dieser Einladung enthalten. Kopien des Geschäftsberichtes und der Einladung mit 
Informationsmaterial sind im Internet auf http://ir.logitech.com abrufbar.

Nach schweizerischem Recht ist der Geschäftsbericht einschliesslich Jahresrechnung und Konzernrechnung 
schweizerischer Gesellschaften jährlich der Generalversammlung zur Genehmigung vorzulegen. Das Einschliessen 
des Entschädigungsberichtes in die Genehmigung des Geschäftsberichtes ist eine vorgeschlagene Best Practice 
Empfehlung, angeregt durch den „Swiss Code of Best Practice for Corporate Governance“ der „economiesuisse“, 
dem  führenden  Wirtschaftsdachverband  der  Schweiz.  Sollte  dieser  Antrag  von  den  Aktionären  abgelehnt 
werden, wird der Verwaltungsrat eine ausserordentliche Generalversammlung einberufen, um den Antrag erneut 
vorzubringen.  Eine  Annahme  dieses  Antrags  begründet  keine  Genehmigung  oder  Ablehnung  der  einzelnen  im 
Jahresbericht, im Entschädigungsbericht, in der Konzernrechnung und der Jahresrechnung für das Geschäftsjahr 
2014 aufgeführten Punkte.

PricewaterhouseCoopers  AG,  die  Revisionsstelle  der  Logitech,  empfiehlt  den  Aktionären  ohne  Vorbehalt, 
die  Konzernrechnung  und  die  Jahresrechnung  2014  zu  genehmigen.  PricewaterhouseCoopers  AG  ist  der 
Ansicht, „dass die Konzernrechnung für das am 31. März 2014 endende Geschäftsjahr die finanzielle Situation, 
die  Ergebnisse  der  Geschäftstätigkeit  und  die  Geldflüsse  ordnungsgemäss  und  in  jeder  Hinsicht  vollständig 
wiedergibt und in Übereinstimmung sowohl mit den Buchhaltungsprinzipien, die in den Vereinigten Staaten von 
Amerika allgemein anwendbar sind (U.S. GAAP), als auch in Übereinstimmung mit dem schweizerischen Recht 
steht.  PricewaterhouseCoopers  AG  ist  im  Weiteren  der  Ansicht  und  bestätigt,  dass  „die  Jahresrechnung  sowie 
die beantragte Gewinnverwendung im Einklang mit dem schweizerischen Recht und den Statuten der Logitech 
International S.A. stehen“.

Notwendige mehrheit zur Genehmigung

Der Antrag ist genehmigt, wenn er eine Mehrheit der an der Generalversammlung abgegebenen Stimmen, 
entweder persönlich oder aufgrund einer Vollmacht, auf sich vereinigt, wobei Enthaltungen nicht gezählt werden.

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Empfehlung

Der  Verwaltungsrat  beantragt  der  Generalversammlung,  den  Jahresbericht,  den  Entschädigungsbericht, 
die  Konzernrechnung  und  die  Jahresrechnung  der  Logitech  International  S.A.  für  das  Geschäftsjahr  2014  zu 
genehmigen.

konsultative Abstimmung über die Genehmigung der managementvergütung

Antrag 2

Antrag

Der  Verwaltungsrat  beantragt,  dass  die  Aktionäre  im  Rahmen  einer  konsultativen  Abstimmung  die 
Vergütung des Managements von Logitech, wie im Bericht über die Managementvergütung für das Geschäftsjahr 
2014 offengelegt, genehmigen.

Erläuterungen

Anlässlich  der  ordentlichen  Generalversammlungen  2009  und  2010  von  Logitech  beantragte  der 
Verwaltungsrat den Aktionären die Entschädigungsphilosophie, -politik und -praktiken der Logitech, wie sie im 
Kapitel „Compensation Discussion and Analysis“ des Entschädigungsberichts erläutert sind, zu genehmigen. Dies 
geschah vor dem Hintergrund der sich zunehmend bewährenden „Best Practices in Corporate Governance“ in 
der Schweiz und den Vereinigten Staaten von Amerika. Dieser Antrag, allgemein auch als „say-on-pay“-Antrag 
bekannt,  gab  unseren  Aktionären  die  Möglichkeit,  ihre  Ansichten  betreffend  unserer  Entschädigungspraxis  im 
Ganzen  kundzutun.  Die  Aktionäre  haben  unsere  Entschädigungsphilosophie,  -politik  und  -praktiken  in  den 
genannten und auch in den Folgejahren befürwortet. 

Seit  2011  ist  eine  say-on-pay-Konsultativabstimmung  für  alle  Publikumsgesellschaften,  einschliesslich 
Logitech,  die  den  anwendbaren  amerikanischen  Proxy  Statement  Rules  unterstehen,  vorgeschrieben.  An  der 
Generalversammlung  2011  haben  die  Aktionäre  einen  Antrag  genehmigt,  wonach  diese  Abstimmung  jährlich 
erfolgen  soll.  Dementsprechend  beantragt  der  Verwaltungsrat  den  Aktionären  im  Rahmen  einer  konsultativen 
Abstimmung,  die  Entschädigung  für  die  leitenden  Angestellten  von  Logitech,  die  im  Entschädigungsbericht, 
einschliesslich  der  Kapitel  „Compensation  Discussion  and  Analysis“,  „Summary  Compensation  Table“  und  der 
dazugehörenden Entschädigungsübersichtstabellen, Anhänge und Erläuterungen, erwähnt sind, zu genehmigen. 
Diese Abstimmung soll nicht auf spezifische Punkte der Entschädigung oder der genannten leitenden Angestellten 
eingehen, sondern vielmehr die Gesamtentschädigung der genannten leitenden Angestellten und die Philosophie, 
Politik und Praktiken, wie sie im Entschädigungsbericht erläutert sind, thematisieren.

Diese Abstimmung ist konsultativ und daher nicht verbindlich. Sie wird uns aber Informationen betreffend 
die Zufriedenheit der Aktionäre mit unserer Entschädigungsphilosophie, -politik und den Entschädigungspraktiken 
liefern.  Der  Vergütungsausschuss  (Compensation  Committee)  des  Verwaltungsrates  wird  diese  beim  Festlegen 
zukünftiger Entschädigungspläne für leitende Angestellte in Betracht ziehen. Der Vergütungsausschuss wird im 
Falle eines bedeutenden negativen Abstimmungsresultats versuchen, dessen Ursachen festzustellen.

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Wie  im  Kapitel  „Compensation  Discussion  and  Analysis“  des  Entschädigungsberichts  2014  erläutert,  hat 
Logitech  sein  Entschädigungsprogramm  derart  gestaltet,  um  eine  entscheidende  Anzahl  leitender  Angestellter, 
Manager und Mitarbeitende für die Gesellschaft zu gewinnen, zu behalten und zu einer langfristigen Zusammenarbeit 
zu motivieren und dadurch den langfristigen Erfolg der Gesellschaft sicherzustellen. Im Besonderen hat Logitech 
ihren Entschädigungsplan für leitende Angestellte derart gestaltet um:

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mit	ähnlichen,	in	der	gleichen	Industrie	und	Region	des	Verwaltungssitzes	angesiedelten	Unternehmen	
konkurrenzfähig zu sein;

einen	 Ausgleich	 zwischen	 festem	 und	 variablem	 Lohnbestandteil	 sicherzustellen	 und	 einen	 Grossteil	
der  Gesamtentschädigung  von  Logitechs  Geschäftsergebnis  abhängig  zu  machen,  jedoch  unter 
Aufrechterhaltung  eines  Kontrollsystems  zur  Vermeidung  des  Eingehens  unangebrachter  Risiken  und 
unter Berücksichtigung des jährlichen und langfristigen Erfolgs;

einen	Ausgleich	zwischen	kurz-	und	langfristigen	Zielen	und	Ergebnissen	zu	schaffen;

die	 Entschädigung	 leitender	 Angestellter	 mit	 dem	 Interesse	 der	 Aktionäre	 zu	 vereinbaren,	 indem	 ein	
bedeutender Teil der Entschädigung mit der Erhöhung des Aktienwertes verknüpft wird;

ein	leistungsorientiertes	Umfeld	zu	fördern;	und

die	 Beurteilung	 des	 Vergütungsausschusses	 der	 Rolle	 und	 der	 erbrachten	 Leistung	 jedes	 Managers	
wiederzuspiegeln, die durch einen Grundlohn und kurzfristige Boni entlöhnt werden, sowie das persönliche 
Potential für den zukünftigen Einsatz für Logitech durch eine Langzeitbeteiligung am Eigenkapital zu 
fördern.

Der  Vergütungsausschuss  des  Verwaltungsrates  hat  einen  Entschädigungsplan  ausgearbeitet,  der 
ausführlicher im Entschädigungsbericht, welcher dieser Einladung beiliegt, erläutert wird. Weitere Einzelheiten 
zu  Entschädigungsphilosophie,  Risiken  und  Ausgestaltung  des  Entschädigungsplans  von  Logitech  sowie  den 
Entschädigungen,  welche  im  Geschäftsjahr  2014  ausbezahlt  wurden,  sind  ebenfalls  im  Entschädigungsbericht 
dargelegt.

Auch  wenn  die  Entschädigung  eine  zentrale  Rolle  spielt,  wenn  es  darum  geht,  leitende  Angestellte  und 
Mitarbeitende für die Gesellschaft zu gewinnen und zu einer langfristigen Zusammenarbeit zu motivieren, sind 
wir der Ansicht, dass dies nicht der einzige oder ausschliessliche Grund dafür ist, warum ausgezeichnete leitende 
Angestellte oder Mitarbeitende sich für Logitech entschliessen und auch bleiben, oder warum sie grossen Einsatz 
zeigen, um ein gutes Resultat für die Aktionäre zu erreichen. Diesbezüglich sind sich sowohl Vergütungsausschuss 
als  auch  Geschäftsleitung  einig,  dass  es  ganz  wesentlich  ist,  ein  gutes  Arbeitsumfeld  sowie  Perspektiven  zu 
schaffen, die es Mitarbeitenden ermöglichen, sich zu entwickeln und ihr persönliches Potential voll auszuschöpfen. 
Auch diese Aspekte spielen eine Schlüsselrolle für Logitechs Erfolg, leitende Angestellte und Mitarbeitende für die 
Gesellschaft zu gewinnen und zu einer langfristigen Zusammenarbeit zu motivieren.

Notwendige mehrheit zur Genehmigung

Der Antrag ist genehmigt, wenn er eine Mehrheit der an der Generalversammlung abgegebenen Stimmen, 
entweder persönlich oder aufgrund einer Vollmacht, auf sich vereinigt, wobei Enthaltungen nicht gezählt werden.

Empfehlung

Der  Verwaltungsrat  beantragt,  dass  die  Generalversammlung  mittels  Konsultativabstimmung  die  an  die 
leitenden Angestellten von Logitech gezahlten Entschädigungen, wie sie im Entschädigungsbericht, einschliesslich 
der Kapitel „Compensation Discussion and Analysis“, „Summary Compensation Table“ und der dazugehörenden 
Entschädigungsübersichtstabellen, Anhänge und Erläuterungen, erwähnt sind, genehmigt. 

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Antrag 3

verwendung des Bilanzgewinns und Festsetzung der Dividende

Antrag

Der Verwaltungsrat beantragt, den Bilanzgewinn von CHF 458’526’520 (USD 516’495’536 zum Wechselkurs 

vom 31. März 2014) wie folgt zu verwenden:

Bilanzgewinn per Ende des Geschäftsjahres 2014 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Beantragte Dividendenausschüttung*  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vortrag des nicht verwendeten Bilanzgewinns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Ende Geschäftsjahr 
31. märz 2014
CHF 458’536’520 
CHF 42’761’295
CHF415’775’225 

Der Verwaltungsrat beantragt, eine Bruttodividende von CHF 0.2625 je Aktie (ungefähr USD 0.2957 je Aktie 

zum Wechselkurs vom 31. März 2014**), bzw. einen Gesamtbetrag von ca. CHF 42’761’295 auszuschütten.*

Es wird keine Ausschüttung für eigene Aktien der Gesellschaft oder ihrer Tochtergesellschaften vorgenommen.

Wird der Antrag des Verwaltungsrates genehmigt, erfolgt um den 30. Dezember 2014 herum die Auszahlung 
der Dividende an alle Aktionäre, welche am Stichtag im Aktienregister eingetragen sind. Die Dividende beträgt 
CHF 0.2625 je Aktie (respektive ca. CHF 0.1706 je Aktie nach Abzug der 35% Verrechnungssteuer, sofern diese zu 
entrichten ist). Der Stichtag wird um den 29. Dezember 2014 herum liegen. Wir gehen davon aus, dass die Aktien 
ungefähr ab dem 24. Dezember 2014 ex-Dividende gehandelt werden.

Erläuterungen

Gemäss schweizerischem Gesellschaftsrecht muss die Generalversammlung bei jeder jährlichen ordentlichen 
Generalversammlung über Annahme oder Ablehnung in Bezug auf die Verwendung des Bilanzgewinns abstimmen. 
Der Bilanzgewinn, über den die Aktionäre der Logitech an der ordentlichen Generalversammlung 2014 verfügen 
können, ist der Bilanzgewinn der Logitech International S.A., der Holdinggesellschaft von Logitech.

Der Antrag des Verwaltungsrates, eine Bruttodividende von CHF 0.2625 je Aktie auszuschütten, bedeutet 
eine Erhöhung um 25% gegenüber dem Vorjahr und ist auf einen starken Cash Flow aus der Geschäftstätigkeit 
zurückzuführen. Mit seinem Antrag zeigt der Verwaltungsrat seine Zuversicht in die Zukunft der Gesellschaft. 
Der Verwaltungsrat hat sich ab dem Geschäftsjahr 2013 für eine alljährlich wiederkehrende Bruttodividende und 
nicht  bloss  für  eine  gelegentliche  Dividende  entschieden.  Folglich  erwartet  die  Gesellschaft  (vorbehaltlich  der 
Genehmigung der Revisionsstelle der Gesellschaft für das jeweilige Jahr), ihren Aktionären jedes Jahr eine solche 
Dividende beantragen zu können.

Neben der Dividendenausschüttung beantragt der Verwaltungsrat den restlichen Bilanzgewinn vorzutragen, 
da  er  davon  überzeugt  ist,  dass  es  im  besten  Interesse  der  Logitech  und  ihrer  Aktionäre  ist,  die  Gewinne  für 
zukünftige Investitionen in das Wachstum des Geschäfts der Logitech, für Aktienrückkäufe und für den möglichen 
Erwerb anderer Gesellschaften oder Geschäftsbereiche zurückzubehalten.

Notwendige mehrheit zur Genehmigung

Der Antrag ist genehmigt, wenn er eine Mehrheit der an der Generalversammlung abgegebenen Stimmen, 
entweder persönlich oder aufgrund einer Vollmacht, auf sich vereinigt, wobei Enthaltungen nicht gezählt werden.

* 

Berechnet am 31. März 2014 basierend auf einer Bruttodividende von CHF 0.2625 je Aktie und 162’900’170 
ausgegebenen  Aktien,  ohne  eigene  Aktien.  Ausschüttungsberechtigte  Aktien  sind  alle  ausgegebenen 
Aktien,  ausser  die  eigenen  Aktien,  welche  Logitech  International  S.A.  am  Tag  vor  der  Auszahlung  des 
Ausschüttungsbetrages hält.

**  Der  tatsächlich  verwendete  Wechselkurs  für  die  Dividendenzahlung  in  USD  wird  kurz  vor  der 

Auszahlung festgelegt.

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Empfehlung

Der Verwaltungsrat empfiehlt, dem Antrag auf Verwendung des Bilanzgewinns des Geschäftsjahres 2014, 

einschliesslich der Ausschüttung einer Dividende an die Aktionäre von CHF 0.2625 je Aktie, zuzustimmen.

änderung der Statuen im Hinblick auf das neue schweizerische Gesellschaftsrecht

Antrag 4

Antrag

Der Verwaltungsrat beantragt den Aktionären eine Änderung der Statuen der Gesellschaft, um den kürzlich 

erfolgten Änderungen der rechtlichen Bestimmungen in der Schweiz Rechnung zu tragen. 

Der Verwaltungsrat beantragt, dass die Statuten der Gesellschaft gemäss Anhang A der englischen Fassung 
dieser  Einladung  geändert  werden.  Die  französische  Fassung  der  Änderungen  der  Statuten  der  Gesellschaft, 
welche die einzig rechtlich verbindliche Fassung sein wird, kann auf unserer Webseite unter http://ir.logitech.com 
eingesehen werden.

Erläuterungen

Mit  dem 

Inkrafttreten  der  Verordnung  gegen  übermässige  Vergütungen  bei  börsenkotierten 
Aktiengesellschaften,  allgemein  “Minder  Verordnung”  genannt,  per  1.  Januar  2014  wurde  das  schweizerische 
Gesellschaftsrecht geändert.

Durch  die  “Minder  Verordnung”  erfährt  das  schweizerische  Gesellschaftsrecht  unter  anderem  folgende 

Änderungen:

•	

•	

•	

zwingende  Wahl  durch  die  Generalversammlung  der  einzelnen  Mitglieder  des  Verwaltungsrates, 
des  Verwaltungsratspräsidenten,  der  Mitglieder  des  Vergütungsausschusses  und  des  unabhängigen 
Stimmrechtsvertreters  für  eine  Amtsdauer  bis  zum  Abschluss  der  nächsten  ordentlichen 
Generalversammlung;

jährliche  Abstimmung  mit  bindender  Wirkung  über  den  Gesamtbetrag  der  Vergütungen  des 
Verwaltungsrats und der Mitglieder der Geschäftsleitung; und

Verbot der institutionellen Stimmrechtsvertretung an der ordentlichen Generalversammlung, ausser bei 
Vertretung durch den unabhängigen Stimmrechtsvertreter. Gemäss der neuen Gesetzgebung haben die 
Aktionäre das Recht, persönlich an der ordentlichen Generalversammlung teilzunehmen, eine Person 
ihrer Wahl dafür zu bevollmächtigen oder dem unabhängigen Stimmrechtsvertreter eine entsprechende 
Vollmacht zu erteilen.

Die “Minder Verordnung” verlangt zudem, dass die Statuten von in der Schweiz kotierten Gesellschaften 
unter  anderem  Bestimmungen  enthalten  über  die  Abstimmung  zu  den  Vergütungen  des  Verwaltungsrates  und 
der  Geschäftsleitungsmitglieder,  über  die  Aufgaben  und  Zuständigkeiten  des  Vergütungsausschusses,  über  die 
Grundsätze  der  Vergütungen  des  Verwaltungsrates  und  der  Geschäftsleitungsmitglieder,  über  die  höchstens 
zulässige  Anzahl  von  externen  Mandaten  der  Verwaltungsrats-  und  Geschäftsleitungsmitglieder  und  über  die 
maximale Dauer der Verträge zwischen der Gesellschaft und den Verwaltungsrats- und Geschäftsleitungsmitgliedern 
betreffend Vergütungen. 

Der Verwaltungsrat beantragt deshalb eine Anpassung der Statuten der Gesellschaft, um den Anforderungen 

der neuen Gesetzgebung Rechnung zu tragen.

Notwendige mehrheit zur Genehmigung

Der Antrag ist genehmigt, wenn er eine Mehrheit der an der Generalversammlung abgegebenen Stimmen, 
entweder persönlich oder aufgrund einer Vollmacht, auf sich vereinigt, wobei Enthaltungen nicht gezählt werden.

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Empfehlung

Der Verwaltungsrat empfiehlt, dem Antrag auf Änderung der Statuten zuzustimmen.

Genehmigung zum Halten eigener Aktien von mehr als 10 %

Antrag 5

Antrag

Der Verwaltungsrat beantragt der Generalversammlung die Genehmigung zum Halten eigener Aktien von 

mehr als 10 %. 

Erläuterungen

Gemäss  schweizerischem  Gesellschaftsrecht  werden  zurückgekaufte  Aktien  nicht  automatisch  vernichtet, 
sondern als eigene Aktien gehalten, bis diese entweder durch einen Beschluss der Aktionäre vernichtet oder durch 
die  Gesellschaft  gebraucht  werden,  um  Lieferungsverpflichtungen  nachzukommen,  gemäss  gewissen  zeitlichen 
und formellen Einschränkungen. Mitglieder des Verwaltungsrates könnten der Gefahr der persönlichen Haftung 
wegen Schädigung der Gesellschaft ausgesetzt sein, wenn diese mehr als 10 % eigene Aktien hält. Die Zustimmung 
zu  diesem  Antrag  könnte  die  persönliche  Haftung  der  Verwaltungsratsmitglieder  in  diesem  Zusammenhang 
verringern.

An  den  Generalversammlungen  2012  und  2013  haben  die  Aktionäre  die  Gesellschaft  ermächtigt,  mehr 
als 10 Prozent eigener Aktien zu halten, sofern die Aktien, welche die 10 Prozent Schwelle überschreiten, zum 
Zweck der Vernichtung anlässlich der ordentlichen Generalversammlungen 2013 und/oder 2014 bzw. 2014 und/
oder 2015 zurückgekauft werden. Am 9. August 2013 ist das ursprüngliche Aktienrückkaufprogramm, unter dem 
die Gesellschaft Aktienrückkäufe auf einer zweiten Handelslinie vorgenommen hat und so ihren Verpflichtungen 
gemäss dem schweizerischen Steuerrecht in Zusammenhang mit dem Rückkauf von Aktien über die 10 Prozent 
Schwelle hinaus nachgekommen ist, ausgelaufen. Im März 2014 gab die Gesellschaft die Genehmigung eines neuen 
Aktienrückkaufprogramms im Umfang von USD 250 Millionen bekannt, welches für drei Jahre in Kraft bleiben 
soll.

Am 26. September 2014 hielt Logitech ungefähr 5.7 Prozent ihrer Aktien als eigene Aktien. Gemäss den vom 
Verwaltungsrat genehmigten Aktienrückkaufprogrammen kann die Gesellschaft bis zum 24. April 2017 ungefähr 
USD  17’310’662  zusätzliche  Aktien  erwerben.  Sofern  die  Gesellschaft  weiterhin  Aktienrückkäufe  gemäss  dem 
Aktienrückkaufprogramm vornimmt, könnte sie wieder in die Nähe der Schwelle von 10 % der eigenen Aktien 
kommen oder diese sogar übertreffen.

Damit die Gesellschaft in Zukunft mit Flexibilität in Bezug auf ihr Kapital ausgestattet ist, beantragt der 
Verwaltungsrat  die  Zustimmung  der  Aktionäre  zum  Halten  eigener  Aktien  von  mehr  als  10  Prozent,  sofern 
die  10%  überschreitende  Aktien  zum  Zweck  der  Vernichtung  auf  einer  zweiten  Handelslinie  oder  auf  andere 
Weise zurückgekauft werden. Sollte die Generalversammlung diesen Antrag ablehnen, wird der Verwaltungsrat 
veranlassen, dass die Gesellschaft nicht mehr als 10 Prozent eigener Aktien hält.

Die  möglichen  negativen  Steuerfolgen  kann  die  Gesellschaft  dadurch  vermeiden,  dass  sie  die  Aktien, 
welche die 10 Prozent Schwelle überschreiten, auf einer zweiten Handelslinie mit verrechnungssteuerrechtlichen 
Massnahmen zurückkauft. Sofern die Aktionäre den Antrag des Verwaltungsrates genehmigen und dieser davon 
Gebrauch  macht,  würde  der  Verwaltungsrat  die  Übernahmekommission  um  die  erforderliche  Genehmigung 
ersuchen und bei der SIX Swiss Exchange die Eröffnung einer zweiten Handelslinie beantragen, um die Aktien 
zum Zweck der Vernichtung zu erwerben. Zudem wird der Verwaltungsrat auch andere geeignete Massnahmen 
treffen, um die geschuldete Verrechnungssteuer zu erheben.

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Notwendige mehrheit zur Genehmigung 

Der Antrag ist genehmigt, wenn er eine Mehrheit der an der Generalversammlung abgegebenen Stimmen, 
entweder  persönlich  oder  aufgrund  einer  Vollmacht,  auf  sich  vereinigt,  wobei  sowohl  Enthaltungen  als  auch 
Stimmen von Verwaltungsratsmitgliedern und Mitgliedern des Managements von Logitech nicht gezählt werden.

Empfehlung

Der Verwaltungsrat empfiehlt die Annahme des folgenden Beschlusses:

 „Die Gesellschaft wird ermächtigt, mehr als 10 % eigene Aktien zu halten, sofern diejenigen Aktien, welche 
die 10%-Grenze übersteigen, über eine zweite Handelslinie oder auf andere Weise zurückgekauft werden, 
um anlässlich einer Kapitalherabsetzung, welche der ordentlichen Generalversammlung 2015 und/oder 2016 
beantragt wird, vernichtet zu werden.“

Entlastung des verwaltungsrates und der Geschäftsleitung für das Geschäftsjahr 2014

Antrag 6

Antrag

Der  Verwaltungsrat  beantragt  der  Generalversammlung,  der  Entlastung  seiner  Mitglieder  sowie  der 

Geschäftsleitung für deren Tätigkeiten im Geschäftsjahr 2014 zuzustimmen.

Erläuterungen

Es ist in schweizerischen Gesellschaften üblich und in Artikel 698, Absatz 2, Ziffer 5 des schweizerischen 
Obligationenrechts  vorgesehen,  den  Aktionären  die  Entlastung  der  Mitglieder  des  Verwaltungsrates  und 
der  Geschäftsleitung  zu  beantragen.  Die  Entlastung  betrifft  die  Haftung  für  ihre  Handlungen  während  des 
Geschäftsjahres 2014. Die Entlastung schliesst Verantwortlichkeitsklagen der Gesellschaft oder von Aktionären 
gegen  die  Mitglieder  des  Verwaltungsrates  und  der  Geschäftsleitung  aus,  sofern  sie  die  Geschäftstätigkeit  im 
Geschäftsjahr 2014 betreffen, und auf Tatsachen beruhen, die den Aktionären mitgeteilt wurden. Aktionäre, die 
der  Entlastung  nicht  zustimmen  oder  ihre  Aktien  nach  der  Abstimmung  ohne  Wissen  über  die  Genehmigung 
dieses  Antrages  erwerben,  sind  während  einer  Frist  von  sechs  Monaten  nach  der  Generalversammlung  an  den 
Entlastungsbeschluss nicht gebunden.

Notwendige mehrheit zur Genehmigung

Der Antrag ist genehmigt, wenn er eine Mehrheit der an der Generalversammlung abgegebenen Stimmen, 
entweder  persönlich  oder  aufgrund  einer  Vollmacht,  auf  sich  vereinigt,  wobei  sowohl  Enthaltungen  als  auch 
Stimmen von Verwaltungsratsmitgliedern und Mitgliedern der Geschäftsleitung von Logitech nicht gezählt werden.

Empfehlung 

Der  Verwaltungsrat  empfiehlt  der  Generalversammlung  die  Annahme  des  Antrages  auf  Entlastung  der 

Mitglieder des Verwaltungsrates und der Geschäftsleitung für die Tätigkeit im Geschäftsjahr 2014.

Antrag 7

wahlen in den verwaltungsrat

Unser Verwaltungsrat hat gegenwärtig neun Mitglieder. Bis 2012 war jedes Mitglied für drei Jahre gewählt. 
An der Generalversammlung 2012 haben die Aktionäre eine Änderung angenommen, wonach jedes Mitglied des 
Verwaltungsrats, angefangen mit jenen Mitgliedern die letztes Jahr gewählt wurden, eine Amtszeit von einem Jahr 
antritt.

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Auf  Empfehlung  des  Nominationsausschusses  (Nominating  Committee)  hat  der  Verwaltungsrat  die 
nachstehenden  zehn  Personen  zur  Wahl  für  eine  Amtsdauer  von  einem  Jahr  vorgeschlagen.  Die  Amtsdauer 
beginnt mit der Generalversammlung vom 18. Dezember 2014. Neun der vorgeschlagenen Personen sind aktuelle 
Mitglieder des Verwaltungsrates. Ihre laufende Mandatszeit endet zum Zeitpunkt der Generalversammlung vom 
18.  Dezember  2014.  Die  zehnte  vorgeschlagene  Person  wurde  durch  den  Nominationsausschuss  empfohlen  und 
durch den Verwaltungsrat im Oktober 2014 als vorgeschlagene Person zur Wahl in den Verwaltungsrat genehmigt.  

Die  Amtsdauer  endet  mit  dem  Abschluss  der  nächsten  ordentlichen  Generalversammlung.  Für  jeden 

Kandidaten wird eine getrennte Abstimmung durchgeführt.

Nach schweizerischem Recht können Verwaltungsratsmitglieder nur von der Generalversammlung gewählt 
werden. Falls die nachfolgend vorgeschlagenen Kandidaten gewählt werden, wird der Verwaltungsrat über zehn 
Mitglieder verfügen. Der Verwaltungsrat hat keinen Grund zur Annahme, dass einer der Kandidaten nicht Willens 
oder fähig ist, das Amt anzunehmen.

Für weitere Information über den Verwaltungsrat, einschliesslich die gegenwärtigen Mitglieder, die Ausschüsse, 
die Mittel, mit denen der Verwaltungsrat die Geschäftsleitung überwacht, und weitere Informationen wird auf die 
englische Version dieser Einladung unter dem Titel „Corporate Governance und Verwaltungsratsangelegenheiten“ 
verwiesen.

7.1  wiederwahl von Herrn Daniel Borel

Antrag: Der Verwaltungsrat beantragt die Wiederwahl in den Verwaltungsrat von Herrn Daniel Borel für 

eine einjährige Amtsdauer, die mit dem Abschluss der ordentlichen Generalversammlung 2015 enden wird.

Wir bitten Sie, den biographischen Hintergrund und die beruflichen Qualifikationen von Herrn Borel der 
englischen Version dieser Einladung unter dem Titel „Corporate Governance und Verwaltungsratsangelegenheiten 
– Members of the Board of Directors“ auf Seite 68 zu entnehmen.

7.2  wiederwahl von Herrn matthew Bousquette

Antrag: Der Verwaltungsrat beantragt die Wiederwahl in den Verwaltungsrat von Herrn Matthew Bousquette 

für eine einjährige Amtsdauer, die mit dem Abschluss der ordentlichen Generalversammlung 2015 enden wird.

Wir bitten Sie, den biographischen Hintergrund und die beruflichen Qualifikationen von Herrn Bousquette der 
englischen Version dieser Einladung unter dem Titel „Corporate Governance und Verwaltungsratsangelegenheiten 
– Members of the Board of Directors“ auf Seite 69 zu entnehmen.

7.3  wiederwahl von Herrn kee-Lock Chua

Antrag: Der Verwaltungsrat beantragt die Wiederwahl in den Verwaltungsrat von Herrn Kee-Lock Chua für 

eine einjährige Amtsdauer, die mit dem Abschluss der ordentlichen Generalversammlung 2015 enden wird.

Wir  bitten  Sie,  den  biographischen  Hintergrund  und  die  beruflichen  Qualifikationen  von  Herrn  Chua  der 
englischen Version dieser Einladung unter dem Titel „Corporate Governance und Verwaltungsratsangelegenheiten 
– Members of the Board of Directors“ auf Seite 69 zu entnehmen.

7.4  wiederwahl von Herrn Bracken P. Darrell

Antrag: Der Verwaltungsrat beantragt die Wiederwahl in den Verwaltungsrat von Herrn Bracken P. Darrell, 
President und Chief Executive Officer der Gesellschaft, für eine einjährige Amtsdauer, die mit dem Abschluss der 
ordentlichen Generalversammlung 2015 enden wird.

Wir bitten Sie, den biographischen Hintergrund und die beruflichen Qualifikationen von Herrn Darrell der 
englischen Version dieser Einladung unter dem Titel „Corporate Governance und Verwaltungsratsangelegenheiten 
– Members of the Board of Directors“ auf Seite 70 zu entnehmen.

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7.5  wiederwahl von Frau Sally Davis

Antrag: Der Verwaltungsrat beantragt die Wiederwahl in den Verwaltungsrat von Frau Sally Davis für eine 

einjährige Amtsdauer, die mit dem Abschluss der ordentlichen Generalversammlung 2015 enden wird.

Wir  bitten  Sie,  den  biographischen  Hintergrund  und  die  beruflichen  Qualifikationen  von  Frau  Davis  der 
englischen Version dieser Einladung unter dem Titel „Corporate Governance und Verwaltungsratsangelegenheiten 
– Members of the Board of Directors“ auf Seite 70 zu entnehmen.

7.6  wiederwahl von Herrn Guerinno De Luca

Antrag: Der Verwaltungsrat beantragt die Wiederwahl in den Verwaltungsrat von Herrn Guerinno De Luca 

für eine einjährige Amtsdauer, die mit dem Abschluss der ordentlichen Generalversammlung 2015 enden wird.

Wir  bitten  Sie,  den  biographischen  Hintergrund  und  die  beruflichen  Qualifikationen  von  Herrn 
Guerinno  De  Luca  der  englischen  Version  dieser  Einladung  unter  dem  Titel  „Corporate  Governance  und 
Verwaltungsratsangelegenheiten – Members of the Board of Directors“ auf Seite 71 zu entnehmen.

7.7  wiederwahl von Herrn Didier Hirsch

Antrag: Der Verwaltungsrat beantragt die Wiederwahl in den Verwaltungsrat von Herrn Didier Hirsch für 

eine einjährige Amtsdauer, die mit dem Abschluss der ordentlichen Generalversammlung 2015 enden wird.

Wir bitten Sie, den biographischen Hintergrund und die beruflichen Qualifikationen von Herrn Hirsch der 
englischen Version dieser Einladung unter dem Titel „Corporate Governance und Verwaltungsratsangelegenheiten 
– Members of the Board of Directors“ auf Seite 71 zu entnehmen.

7.8  wiederwahl von Dr. Neil Hunt

Antrag: Der Verwaltungsrat beantragt die Wiederwahl in den Verwaltungsrat von Dr. Neil Hunt für eine 

einjährige Amtsdauer, die mit dem Abschluss der ordentlichen Generalversammlung 2015 enden wird.

Wir  bitten  Sie,  den  biographischen  Hintergrund  und  die  beruflichen  Qualifikationen  von  Dr.  Hunt  der 
englischen Version dieser Einladung unter dem Titel „Corporate Governance und Verwaltungsratsangelegenheiten 
– Members of the Board of Directors“ auf Seite 72 zu entnehmen.

7.9  wiederwahl von Frau monika Ribar

Antrag: Der Verwaltungsrat beantragt die Wiederwahl in den Verwaltungsrat von Frau Monika Ribar für 

eine einjährige Amtsdauer, die mit dem Abschluss der ordentlichen Generalversammlung 2015 enden wird.

Wir  bitten  Sie,  den  biographischen  Hintergrund  und  die  beruflichen  Qualifikationen  von  Frau  Ribar  der 
englischen Version dieser Einladung unter dem Titel „Corporate Governance und Verwaltungsratsangelegenheiten 
– Members of the Board of Directors“ auf Seite 72 zu entnehmen.

7.10  wahl von Herrn Dimitri Panayotopoulos

Antrag:  Auf  Empfehlung  des  Nominationsausschusses  beantragt  der  Verwaltungsrat  die  Wahl  in  den 
Verwaltungsrat  von  Herrn  Dimitri  Panayotopoulos,  für  eine  einjährige  Amtsdauer,  die  mit  dem  Abschluss  der 
ordentlichen Generalversammlung 2015 enden wird.

Dimitri  Panayotopoulos 

ist  Senior  Advisor  bei  der  Boston  Consulting  Group,  einer  globalen 
Unternehmensberatungsfirma.  Vor  dem  Antritt  seiner  Tätigkeit  für  die  Boston  Consulting  Group  im  April 
2014,  war  Herr  Panayotopoulos  von  1977  bis  2014  bei  der  Procter  &  Gamble  Company  („P&G“),  einem 
Markenartikelunternehmen, tätig. Bei P&G war er Vice Chairman and Advisor to the Chairman & Chief Executive 
Officer von Juli 2013 bis Januar 2014, Vice Chairman of Global Business Units von Mai 2011 bis Juli 2013, Vice 
Chairman of Global Household Care Group von Juli 2007 bis Mai 2011, Group President of Global Fabric Care 

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von Juli 2004 bis Juli 2007, President of Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa von Juli 2001 bis 
Juli  2004,  und  President-Greater  China  von  1999  bis  Juli  2001.  Herr  Panayotopoulos  hat  innerhalb  von  P&G 
verschiedene  Geschäftsleitungs-,  Führungs-  sowie  andere  Positionen  innegehabt,  namentlich  in  den  Bereichen 
sales,  brand  management  and  advertising  in  Europa  (inklusive  Schweiz),  Ägypten  und  dem  Fernen  Osten  von 
1977 bis 1999. Herr Panayotopoulos besitzt einen Abschluss (B.A.) der Sussex Universität, U.K. Er ist 63 Jahre alt 
und britischer Staatsbürger.

Herr Panayotopoulos bereichert den Verwaltungsrat mit hochkarätiger Führungsqualität, Strategic, Financial 
and Consumer Brand Marketing und weltweiter Erfahrung durch seine frühere Führungserfahrung bei P&G in 
einer Vielzahl von Regionen.

Notwendige mehrheit zur Genehmigung

Der Antrag ist genehmigt, wenn er eine Mehrheit der an der Generalversammlung abgegebenen Stimmen, 
entweder persönlich oder aufgrund einer Vollmacht, auf sich vereinigt, wobei Enthaltungen nicht gezählt werden.

Empfehlung 

Der Verwaltungsrat empfiehlt die Wahl der obgenannten Kandidaten in den Verwaltungsrat.

Antrag 8

wahl des verwaltungsratspräsidenten

Seit dem Inkrafttreten der sogenannten “Minder Verordnung” am 1. Januar 2014, verlangt das Gesetz, dass 
der Verwaltungsratspräsident bei jeder ordentlichen Generalversammlung für eine einjährige Amtsdauer, die mit 
dem Abschluss der darauffolgenden ordentlichen Generalversammlung endet, gewählt wird. 

Antrag

Der Verwaltungsrat beantragt, Herrn Guerinno De Luca für eine einjährige Amtsdauer, die mit dem Abschluss 

der ordentlichen Generalversammlung 2015 endet, als Verwaltungsratspräsident zu wählen.

Notwendige mehrheit zur Genehmigung

Der Antrag ist genehmigt, wenn er eine Mehrheit der an der Generalversammlung abgegebenen Stimmen, 
entweder persönlich oder aufgrund einer Vollmacht, auf sich vereinigt, wobei Enthaltungen nicht gezählt werden.

Empfehlung 

Der Verwaltungsrat empfiehlt die Wahl von Herrn Guerinno De Luca als Verwaltungsratspräsident. 

Antrag 9

wahlen in den vergütungsausschuss

Unser  Vergütungsausschuss  besteht  momentan  aus  vier  Mitgliedern.  Gemäss  den  Änderungen  des 
schweizerischen  Gesellschaftsrechts  vom  1.  Januar  2014,  wählt  die  Generalversammlung  die  Mitglieder  des 
Vergütungsausschusses  jährlich  und  einzeln.  Wählbar  in  den  Vergütungsausschuss  sind  nur  Mitglieder  des 
Verwaltungsrates. 

Auf Empfehlung des Nominationsausschusses hat der Verwaltungsrat die folgenden vier Mitglieder für eine 
Amtsdauer von einem Jahr als Mitglieder des Vergütungsausschusses nominiert. Alle nominierten Personen sind 
momentan Mitglieder des Vergütungsausschusses und unabhängig, wie vom Reglement des Vergütungsausschusses 
verlangt und entsprechend den Anforderungen der Listing Standards des Nasdaq Stock Market, der Definition von 
“externen Direktor” (outside director) im Sinne des Abschnitts 162(m) des Internal Revenue Code von 1986 in 

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der geltenden Fassung, der Definition von “ Direktor, der nicht beim Unternehmen angestellt ist” (non-employee 
director) im Sinne der von der U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission erlassenen Regel 16b-3 und der Regel 
10C-1(b)(1) des U.S. Securities Exchange Act von 1934 in der geltenden Fassung. 

Die Amtsdauer endet mit dem Abschluss der nächsten ordentlichen Generalversammlung. Jeder Nominierte 

wird einzeln gewählt. 

9.1  wahl von Herrn matthew Bousquette

Antrag: Der Verwaltungsrat beantragt die Wahl von Herrn Matthew Bousquette in den Vergütungsausschuss 

für eine Amtsdauer von einem Jahr bis zum Abschluss der ordentlichen Generalversammlung 2015.

Wir bitten Sie, den biographischen Hintergrund und die beruflichen Qualifikationen von Herrn Bousquette der 
englischen Version dieser Einladung unter dem Titel „Corporate Governance und Verwaltungsratsangelegenheiten 
– Members of the Board of Directors“ auf Seite 69 zu entnehmen.

9.2  wahl von Frau Sally Davis

Antrag: Der Verwaltungsrat beantragt die Wahl von Frau Sally Davis in den Vergütungsausschuss für eine 

Amtsdauer von einem Jahr bis zum Abschluss der ordentlichen Generalversammlung 2015.

Wir  bitten  Sie,  den  biographischen  Hintergrund  und  die  beruflichen  Qualifikationen  von  Frau  Davis  der 
englischen Version dieser Einladung unter dem Titel „Corporate Governance und Verwaltungsratsangelegenheiten 
– Members of the Board of Directors“ auf Seite 70 zu entnehmen.

9.3  wahl von Dr. Neil Hunt

Antrag:  Der  Verwaltungsrat  beantragt  die  Wahl  von  Dr.  Neil  Hunt  in  den  Vergütungsausschuss  für  eine 

Amtsdauer von einem Jahr bis zum Abschluss der ordentlichen Generalversammlung 2015.

Wir  bitten  Sie,  den  biographischen  Hintergrund  und  die  beruflichen  Qualifikationen  von  Dr.  Hunt  der 
englischen Version dieser Einladung unter dem Titel „Corporate Governance und Verwaltungsratsangelegenheiten 
– Members of the Board of Directors“ auf Seite 72 zu entnehmen.

9.4  wahl von Frau monika Ribar

Antrag: Der Verwaltungsrat beantragt die Wahl von Frau Monika Ribar in den Vergütungsausschuss für eine 

Amtsdauer von einem Jahr bis zum Abschluss der ordentlichen Generalversammlung 2015.

Wir  bitten  Sie,  den  biographischen  Hintergrund  und  die  beruflichen  Qualifikationen  von  Frau  Ribar  der 
englischen Version dieser Einladung unter dem Titel „Corporate Governance und Verwaltungsratsangelegenheiten 
– Members of the Board of Directors“ auf Seite 72 zu entnehmen.

Notwendige mehrheit zur Genehmigung

Der Antrag ist genehmigt, wenn er eine Mehrheit der an der Generalversammlung abgegebenen Stimmen, 
entweder persönlich oder aufgrund einer Vollmacht, auf sich vereinigt, wobei Enthaltungen nicht gezählt werden.

Empfehlung 

Der Verwaltungsrat empfiehlt die Wahl der obengenannten nominierten Personen in den Vergütungsausschuss. 

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wahl von kPmG AG als Logitechs Revisionsstelle und Bestätigung der wahl von kPmG LLP als Logitechs 
unabhängige eingetragene Revisionsexpertin für das Geschäftsjahr 2015

Antrag 10

Antrag

Der Verwaltungsrat beantragt, die KPMG AG als Revisionsstelle der Logitech International S.A. für ein Jahr 
zu  wählen  sowie  die  Wahl  der  KPMG  LLP  als  Logitechs  unabhängige  eingetragene  Revisionsexpertin  für  das 
Geschäftsjahr 2015 zu bestätigen.

Erläuterungen

Auf Empfehlung des Revisionsausschusses (Audit Committee) des Verwaltungsrates ist die KPMG AG für ein 

Jahr als Revisionsstelle der Logitech International AG vorgeschlagen. 

Der  Revisionsausschuss  hat  ebenfalls  die  KPMG  LLP,  die  amerikanische  Schwestergesellschaft  der 
KPMG AG, als unabhängige eingetragene Revisionsexpertin der Gesellschaft für das am 31. März 2015 endende 
Geschäftsjahr  aufgrund  der  Vorschriften  des  amerikanischen  Aktienrechts  ernannt.  Die  Statuten  der  Logitech 
sehen keine Genehmigungspflicht der Ernennung der KPMG LLP als unabhängige eingetragene Revisionsexpertin 
der  Gesellschaft  durch  die  Aktionäre  vor.  Trotzdem  unterbreitet  Logitech  die  Ernennung  der  KPMG  LLP  den 
Aktionären  zur  Genehmigung  aufgrund  von  Corporate  Governance-Überlegungen.  Sollten  die  Aktionäre  die 
Ernennung  nicht  genehmigen,  wird  der  Revisionsausschuss  die  Ernennung  der  KPMG  LLP  überprüfen.  Auch 
für den Fall der Genehmigung der Ernennung kann der Revisionsausschuss, in seinem Ermessen, die Ernennung 
während  des  Jahres  ändern,  sollte  der  Ausschuss  zum  Schluss  kommen,  dass  eine  solche  Änderung  im  besten 
Interesse der Gesellschaft und seiner Aktionäre ist.

Informationen  über  die  Honorare,  die  Logitech  an  die  PricewaterhouseCoopers  AG  und 
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, Logitechs Revisionsstelle bzw. unabhängige eingetragene Revisionsexpertin für das 
Geschäftsjahr 2014, bezahlt hat, sowie weitere Information über die KPMG LLP, die PricewaterhouseCoopers AG 
und die PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP entnehmen Sie bitte der englischen Version dieser Einladung unter dem Titel 
„Independent Public Accountants“ und „Report of the Audit Committee“.

Vertreter  der  KPMG  AG  und  der  PricewaterhouseCoopers  AG  werden  an  der  Generalversammlung 
teilnehmen und die Möglichkeit haben, sich zu äussern. Sie werden ebenfalls zur Beantwortung allfälliger Fragen 
zur Verfügung stehen.

Notwendige mehrheit zur Genehmigung

Der Antrag ist genehmigt, wenn er eine Mehrheit der an der Generalversammlung abgegebenen Stimmen, 
entweder persönlich oder aufgrund einer Vollmacht, auf sich vereinigt, wobei Enthaltungen nicht gezählt werden.

Empfehlung 

Der Verwaltungsrat empfiehlt die Wahl der KPMG AG als Revisionsstelle der Logitech International S.A. 
sowie die Genehmigung der Ernennung der KPMG LLP als Logitechs unabhängige eingetragene Revisionsexpertin; 
beide für das am 31. März 2015 endende Geschäftsjahr.

wahl von Frau Béatrice Ehlers als unabhängige Stimmrechtsvertreterin

Antrag 11

Aufgrund  der  sogenannten  “Minder  Verordnung”,  welche  am  1.  Januar  2014  in  Kraft  trat,  muss  der 
unabhängige Stimmrechtsvertreter der Aktionäre an jeder Generalversammlung für eine Periode von einem Jahr 
gewählt werden. Das Amt endet automatisch mit Abschluss der nächsten ordentlichen Generalversammlung.

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Antrag

Der Verwaltungsrat beantragt, Frau Béatrice Ehlers als unabhängige Stimmrechtsvertreterin für eine Periode 

von einem Jahr, endend mit Abschluss der ordentlichen Generalversammlung 2015, zu wählen.

Erläuterungen

Aktionäre können ihre Aktien selber vertreten oder diese mittels schriftlicher Vollmacht durch einen Dritten 
(unabhängig davon, ob dieser selbst Aktionär ist) vertreten lassen. In Übereinstimmung mit der schweizerischen 
Gesetzgebung  kann  sich  jeder  Aktionär  an  der  Generalversammlung  entweder  durch  die  unabhängige 
Stimmrechtsvertreterin, Frau Béatrice Ehlers, oder durch einen anderen Dritten vertreten lassen. Frau Ehlers ist 
Notarin und hat das Amt der unabhängigen Stimmrechtsvertreterin bereits an früheren Generalversammlungen 
ausgeübt.

Die  schweizerische  Gesetzgebung  stellt  hohe  Anforderungen  an  die  Unabhängigkeit  der  unabhängigen 
Stimmrechtsvertreterin.  Sofern  keine  Instruktionen  vorliegen,  hat  sich  die  unabhängige  Stimmrechtsvertreterin 
der Stimme zu enthalten. Allgemeine Instruktionen können für eine bestimmte Generalversammlung  in Bezug auf 
Anträge erteilt werden, welche in der Einladung zu der Generalversammlung nicht angekündigt wurden.

Notwendige mehrheit zur Genehmigung

Der Antrag ist genehmigt, wenn er eine Mehrheit der an der Generalversammlung abgegebenen Stimmen, 
entweder persönlich oder aufgrund einer Vollmacht, auf sich vereinigt, wobei Enthaltungen nicht gezählt werden.

Empfehlung

Der Verwaltungsrat empfiehlt die Wahl von Frau Béatrice Ehlers als unabhängige Stimmrechtsvertreterin.

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November 21, 2014

To our shareholders:

You are cordially invited to attend Logitech’s 2014 Annual General Meeting. The meeting will be held on 

Thursday, December 18, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at SwissTech Convention Center, EPFL, in Lausanne, Switzerland.

Enclosed is the Invitation and Proxy Statement for the meeting, which includes an agenda and discussion 
of the items to be voted on at the meeting, instructions on how you can exercise your voting rights, information 
concerning Logitech’s compensation of its Board members and executive officers and other relevant information.

Whether or not you plan to attend the Annual General Meeting, your vote is important.

Thank you for your continued support of Logitech.

Guerrino De Luca
Chairman of the Board

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LOGITECH INTERNATIONAL S.A.

Invitation to the Annual General Meeting 
Thursday, December 18, 2014 
2:00 p.m. (registration starts at 1:30 p.m.) 
SwissTech Convention Center, EPFL – Lausanne, Switzerland

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AGENDA

A.  Reports

Report on Operations for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014

B.  Proposals

1. 

 Approval of the Annual Report, the Compensation Report, the consolidated financial statements and the 
statutory financial statements of Logitech International S.A. for fiscal year 2014

2.  Advisory vote to approve executive compensation

3.  Appropriation of retained earnings and declaration of dividend

4.  Amendment of the Company’s Articles of Incorporation

5.  Authorization to exceed 10% holding of own share capital

6. 

 Release  of  the  Board  of  Directors  and  Executive  Officers  from  liability  for  activities  during  fiscal 
year 2014

7. 

Elections to the Board of Directors

7.1.  Re-election of Mr. Daniel Borel

7.2  Re-election of Mr. Matthew Bousquette

7.3.  Re-election of Mr. Kee-Lock Chua

7.4  Re-election of Mr. Bracken P. Darrell

7.5.  Re-election of Ms. Sally Davis

7.6.  Re-election of Mr. Guerrino De Luca

7.7.  Re-election of Mr. Didier Hirsch

7.8.  Re-election of Dr. Neil Hunt

7.9.  Re-election of Ms. Monika Ribar

7.10.  Election of Mr. Dimitri Panayotopoulos

8. 

9. 

Election of the Chairman of the Board

Elections to the Compensation Committee

9.1  Election of Mr. Matthew Bousquette

9.2.  Election of Ms. Sally Davis

9.3.  Election of Dr. Neil Hunt

9.4.  Election of Ms. Monika Ribar

10. 

 Election  of  KPMG  AG  as  Logitech’s  auditors  and  ratification  of  the  appointment  of  KPMG  LLP  as 
Logitech’s independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2015

11. 

 Election of Ms. Béatrice Ehlers as Independent Representative

Apples, Switzerland, November 21, 2014

The Board of Directors

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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT THE LOGITECH 
2014 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

GENERAL INFORMATION FOR ALL SHAREHOLDERS

Why am I receiving this “Invitation and Proxy Statement”?

This document is designed to comply with both Swiss corporate law and U.S. proxy statement rules. Outside 
of  the  U.S.  and  Canada  this  Invitation  and  Proxy  Statement  will  be  made  available  to  registered  shareholders 
with certain portions translated into French and German. We made copies of this Invitation and Proxy Statement 
available to shareholders beginning on November 18, 2014.

The Response Coupon is solicited on behalf of the Board of Directors of Logitech for use at Logitech’s Annual 
General Meeting. The meeting will be held on Thursday, December 18, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at SwissTech Convention 
Center, EPFL, in Lausanne, Switzerland.

Who is entitled to vote at the meeting?

Shareholders registered in the Share Register of Logitech International S.A. (including in the sub-register 
maintained by Logitech’s U.S. transfer agent, Computershare) on Thursday, December 11, 2014 have the right to 
vote. No shareholders will be entered in the Share Register between December 11, 2014 and the day following the 
meeting. As of September 30, 2014, there were 114,374,671 shares registered and entitled to vote out of a total of 
163,259,279 Logitech shares outstanding. The actual number of registered shares that will be entitled to vote at the 
meeting will vary depending on how many more shares are registered, or deregistered, between September 30, 2014 
and December 11, 2014.

For  information  on  the  criteria  for  the  determination  of  the  U.S.  and  Canadian  “street  name”  beneficial 
owners  who  may  vote  with  respect  to  the  meeting,  please  refer  to  “Further  Information  for  U.S.  and  Canadian 
“Street Name” Beneficial Owners” below.

Who is a registered shareholder?

If your shares are registered directly in your name with us in the Share Register of Logitech International 
S.A., or in our sub-register maintained by our U.S. transfer agent, Computershare, you are considered a registered 
shareholder, and this Invitation and Proxy Statement and related materials are being sent or made available to you 
by Logitech.

Who is a beneficial owner with shares registered in the name of a custodian, or “street name” owner?

Shareholders that have not requested registration on our Share Register directly, and hold shares through a 
broker, trustee or nominee or other similar organization that is a registered shareholder, are beneficial owners of 
shares registered in the name of a custodian. If you hold your Logitech shares through a U.S. or Canadian broker, 
trustee or nominee or other similar organization (also called holding in “street name”), which is the typical practice 
of our shareholders in the U.S. and Canada, the organization holding your account is  considered the registered 
shareholder for purposes of voting at the meeting, and this Invitation and Proxy Statement and related materials 
are being sent or made available to you by them. You have the right to direct that organization on how to vote the 
shares held in your account.

Why is it important for me to vote?

Logitech is a public company and key decisions can only be made by shareholders. Whether or not you plan 

to attend, your vote is important so that your shares are represented.

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How many registered shares must be present or represented to conduct business at the meeting?

There is no quorum requirement for the meeting. Under Swiss law, public companies do not have specific 
quorum requirements for shareholder meetings, and our Articles of Incorporation do not otherwise provide for a 
quorum requirement.

Where are Logitech’s principal executive offices?

Logitech’s  principal  executive  office  in  Switzerland  is  at  EPFL  –  Quartier  de  l’Innovation,  Daniel  Borel 
Innovation Center 1015 Lausanne, Switzerland, and our principal executive office in the United States is at 7600 
Gateway Boulevard, Newark, California 94560. Logitech’s main telephone number in Switzerland is +41-(0)21-
863-5111 and our main telephone number in the United States is +1-510-795-8500.

How can I obtain Logitech’s proxy statement, annual report and other annual reporting materials?

A  copy  of  our  2014  Annual  Report  to  Shareholders,  this  Invitation  and  Proxy  Statement  and  our  Annual 
Report on Form 10-K for fiscal year 2014 filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission are available on 
our website at http://ir.logitech.com. Shareholders also may request free copies of these materials at our principal 
executive offices in Switzerland or the United States, at the addresses and phone numbers above.

Where can I find the voting results of the meeting?

We intend to announce voting results at the meeting and issue a press release promptly after the meeting. We 
will also file the results on a Current Report on Form 8-K with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission by 
Wednesday, December 24, 2014. A copy of the Form 8-K will be available on our website at http://ir.logitech.com.

If I am not a registered shareholder, can I attend and vote at the meeting?

You may not attend the meeting and vote your shares in person at the meeting unless you either become a 
registered shareholder by December 11, 2014 or you obtain a “legal proxy” from the broker, trustee or nominee that 
holds your shares, giving you the right to vote the shares at the meeting. If you hold your shares through a non-U.S. 
or non-Canadian broker, trustee or nominee, you may become a registered shareholder by contacting our Share 
Registrar at Logitech International S.A., c/o Devigus Shareholder Services, Birkenstrasse 47, CH-6343 Rotkreuz, 
Switzerland, and following their registration instructions or, in certain countries, by requesting registration through 
the bank or brokerage through which you hold your shares. If you hold your shares through a U.S. or Canadian 
broker, trustee or nominee, you may become a registered shareholder by contacting your broker, trustee or nominee, 
and following their registration instructions.

FURTHER INFORMATION FOR REGISTERED SHAREHOLDERS

How can I vote if I do not plan to attend the meeting?

If you do not plan to attend the meeting, you may mark the box under Option 3 on the enclosed Response 
Coupon to appoint the Independent Representative, Ms. Béatrice Ehlers, to represent you at the meeting. Please 
provide your voting instructions by marking the applicable boxes beside the agenda items on the Response Coupon 
and sign, date and promptly mail your completed Response Coupon using the appropriate enclosed postage paid 
envelope. Please refer to the Response Coupon for more instructions.

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How can I attend the meeting?

If you wish to attend the meeting, you will need to obtain an admission card. You may obtain an admission 
card by marking Option 1 on the Response Coupon, and sending the completed, signed and dated Response Coupon 
to  Logitech  using  the  enclosed  postage  paid  envelope  by  Thursday,  December  11,  2014.  We  will  send  you  an 
admission card for the meeting. If an admission card is not received by you prior to the meeting and you are a 
registered shareholder as of December 11, 2014, you may attend the meeting by presenting proof of identification 
at the meeting.

Can I have another person represent me at the meeting?

Yes. If you would like someone other than the Independent Representative to represent you at the meeting, 
please mark Option 2 on the Response Coupon and provide the name and address of the person you want to represent 
you. Please return the completed, signed and dated Response Coupon to Logitech using the enclosed postage paid 
envelope by December 11, 2014. We will send an admission card for the meeting to your representative. If the name 
and address instructions you provide are not clear Logitech will send the admission card to you, and you must 
forward it to your representative.

Can I sell my shares before the meeting if I have voted?

Logitech does not block the transfer of shares before the meeting. However, if you sell your Logitech shares 
before the meeting and Logitech’s Share Registrar is notified of the sale, your votes with those shares will not be 
counted. Any person who purchases shares after the Share Register closes on Thursday, December 11, 2014 will 
not be able to register them until the day after the meeting and so will not be able to vote the shares at the meeting.

If I vote by proxy using the Response Coupon, can I change my vote after I have voted?

You may change your vote at any time before the final vote at the meeting. You may revoke your vote by 
requesting a new Response Coupon from us, and we will cancel your prior Response Coupon. If you wish to vote 
again, you may complete the new Response Coupon and return it to us, or you may attend the meeting and vote in 
person. However, your attendance at the meeting will not automatically revoke your Response Coupon unless you 
vote again at the meeting or specifically request in writing that your prior Response Coupon be revoked.

If I vote by proxy using the Response Coupon, what happens if I do not give specific voting instructions?

If you are a registered shareholder and sign and return a Response Coupon without giving specific voting 
instructions for some or all agenda items, you thereby give general instructions to the Independent Representative 
to vote your shares in accordance with the recommendations of the Board of Directors for such agenda items as well 
as for new and amended proposals that could be formulated during the course of the meeting.

Who can I contact if I have questions?

If you have any questions or need assistance in voting your shares, please call us at +1-510-713-4220 or e-mail 

us at logitechIR@logitech.com.

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FURTHER INFORMATION FOR U.S. OR CANADIAN “STREET NAME” BENEFICIAL OWNERS

Who may provide voting instructions for the meeting?

For purposes of U.S. or Canadian beneficial shareholder voting, shareholders holding shares through a U.S. 
or  Canadian  broker,  trustee  or  nominee  organization  on  October  30,  2014  may  direct  the  organization  on  how 
to  vote.  Logitech  has  made  arrangements  with  a  service  company  to  U.S.  and  Canadian  brokers,  trustees  and 
nominee organizations for that service company to provide a reconciliation of share positions of U.S. and Canadian 
“street name” beneficial owners between October 30, 2014 and December 2, 2014, which Logitech determined is 
the last practicable date before the meeting for such a reconciliation. These arrangements are intended to result 
in the following adjustments: If a U.S. or Canadian “street name” beneficial owner as of October 30, 2014 votes 
but  subsequently  sells  their  shares  before  December  2,  2014,  their  votes  will  be  cancelled.  A  U.S.  or  Canadian 
“street name” beneficial owner as of October 30, 2014 that has voted and subsequently increases or decreases their 
shareholdings but remains a beneficial owner as of December 2, 2014 will have their votes increased or decreased 
to reflect their shareholdings as of December 2, 2014.

If you acquire Logitech shares in “street name” after October 30, 2014 through a U.S. or Canadian broker, 
trustee or nominee, and wish to vote at the meeting or provide voting instructions by proxy, you must become a 
registered shareholder. You may become a registered shareholder by contacting your broker, trustee or nominee, 
and following their registration instructions. In order to allow adequate time for registration, for proxy materials 
to be sent or made available to you, and for your voting instructions to be returned to us before the meeting, please 
begin the registration process as far before December 11, 2014 as possible.

If I am a U.S. or Canadian “street name” beneficial owner, how do I vote?

If you are a beneficial owner of shares held in “street name” and you wish to vote in person at the meeting, 

you must obtain a valid proxy from the organization that holds your shares.

If you do not wish to vote in person, you may vote by proxy. You may vote by proxy over the Internet, by 
telephone or by mail, as permitted by your broker, trustee or nominee, by following the instructions provided on 
the enclosed proxy card.

What happens if I do not give specific voting instructions?

If you are a beneficial owner of shares held in “street name” in the United States or Canada and do not provide 
your  broker,  trustee  or  nominee  with  specific  voting  instructions,  then  under  the  rules  of  various  national  and 
regional securities exchanges, your broker, trustee or nominee may generally vote on routine matters but cannot 
vote on non-routine matters. If the organization that holds your shares does not receive instructions from you on how 
to vote your shares on a non-routine matter, your shares will not be voted on such matter and will not be considered 
votes cast on the applicable Proposal. We encourage you to provide voting instructions to the organization that holds 
your shares by carefully following the instructions provided on the enclosed proxy card. We believe the following 
Proposals will be considered non-routine: Proposal 2 (Advisory vote to approve executive compensation), Proposal 
3  (Appropriation  of  retained  earnings  and  declaration  of  dividend),  Proposal  4  (Amendment  of  the  Company’s 
Articles  of  Incorporation),  Proposal  5  (Authorization  to  exceed  10%  holding  of  own  share  capital),  Proposal  6 
(Release  of  the  Board  of  Directors  and  Executive  Officers  from  liability  for  activities  during  fiscal  year  2014), 
Proposal 7 (Elections to the Board of Directors), Proposal 8 (Election of the Chairman), Proposal 9 (Elections to the 
Compensation Committee), Proposal 11 (Election of the Independent Representative). All other Proposals involve 
matters that we believe will be considered routine. Any “broker non-votes” on any Proposals will not be considered 
votes cast on the Proposal.

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What is the deadline for delivering my voting instructions?

If  you  hold  your  shares  through  a  U.S.  or  Canadian  bank  or  brokerage  or  other  custodian,  you  have  until 

11:59 pm (U.S. Eastern Standard Time) on Thursday, December 11, 2014 to deliver your voting instructions.

Can I change my vote after I have voted?

You may revoke your proxy and change your vote at any time before the final vote at the meeting. You may 
vote again on a later date on the Internet or by telephone (only your latest Internet or telephone proxy submitted 
prior to the meeting will be counted), or by signing and returning a new proxy card with a later date, or by attending 
the  meeting  and  voting  in  person,  if  you  have  a  “legal  proxy”  that  allows  you  to  attend  the  meeting  and  vote. 
However, your attendance at the Annual General Meeting will not automatically revoke your proxy unless you vote 
again at the meeting or specifically request in writing that your prior proxy be revoked.

How do I obtain a separate set of proxy materials or request a single set for my household in the United States?

We  have  adopted  a  procedure  approved  by  the  SEC  called  “householding”  for  shareholders  in  the  United 
States.  Under  this  procedure,  shareholders  who  have  the  same  address  and  last  name  and  do  not  participate  in 
electronic delivery of proxy materials will receive only one copy of our proxy statement and annual report unless 
one or more of these shareholders notifies us that they wish to continue receiving individual copies. This procedure 
reduces our printing costs and postage fees. Each U.S. shareholder who participates in householding will continue 
to be able to access or receive a separate proxy card.

If  you  wish  to  receive  a  separate  proxy  statement  and  annual  report  at  this  time,  please  request  the 
additional  copy  by  contacting  our  mailing  agent,  Broadridge,  by  telephone  at  +1-800-579-1639  or  by  e-mail  at 
sendmaterial@proxyvote.com. If any shareholders in your household wish to receive a separate proxy statement 
and annual report in the future, they may call our investor relations group at +1-510-713-4220 or write to Investor 
Relations,  7600  Gateway  Boulevard,  Newark,  California  94560.  They  may  also  send  an  email  to  our  investor 
relations group at logitechIR@logitech.com. Other shareholders who have multiple accounts in their names or who 
share an address with other stockholders can authorize us to discontinue mailings of multiple proxy statements and 
annual reports by calling or writing to investor relations.

How do I choose to receive future proxy materials electronically?

You can instruct us to send our future proxy materials to you electronically by following the instructions on 
the enclosed proxy card. Choosing to receive your future proxy materials by email will save us the cost of printing 
and mailing documents to you and will reduce the impact of our annual shareholders’ meetings on the environment. 
If you choose to receive future proxy materials by email, you will receive an email next year with instructions 
containing a link to those materials and a link to the proxy voting site. Your election to receive proxy materials by 
email will remain in effect until you terminate it.

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FURTHER  INFORMATION  FOR  SHAREHOLDERS  WITH  SHARES  REGISTERED  THROUGH  A 
BANK OR BROKERAGE AS CUSTODIAN (OUTSIDE THE U.S. OR CANADA)

How do I vote by proxy if my shares are registered through my bank or brokerage as custodian?

Your  broker,  trustee  or  nominee  should  have  enclosed  or  provided  voting  instructions  for  you  to  use  in 
directing the broker, trustee or nominee how to vote your shares. If you did not receive such instructions you must 
contact your bank or brokerage for their voting instructions.

What is the deadline for delivering my voting instructions if my Logitech shares are registered through my 
bank or brokerage as custodian?

Banks and brokerages typically set deadlines for receiving instructions from their account holders. Outside 
of the U.S. and Canada, this deadline is typically two to three days before the deadline of the company holding the 
general meeting. This is so that the custodians can collect the voting instructions and pass them on to the company 
holding the meeting. If you hold Logitech shares through a bank or brokerage outside the U.S. or Canada, please 
check with your bank or brokerage for their specific voting deadline and submit your voting instructions to them 
as far before that deadline as possible.

OTHER MEETING INFORMATION

Meeting Proposals

There are no other matters that the Board intends to present, or has reason to believe others will present, at the 
Annual General Meeting. If you are a registered shareholder and sign and return a Response Coupon without giving 
specific voting instructions for some or all agenda items, you thereby give general instructions to the Independent 
Representative to vote your shares in accordance with the recommendations of the Board of Directors for such 
agenda items as well as for new and amended proposals that could be formulated during the course of the meeting. 
If  you  are  a  beneficial  owner  of  shares  held  in  “street  name”  in  the  United  States  or  Canada,  if  other  matters 
are  properly  presented  for  voting  at  the  meeting  and  you  have  provided  discretionary  voting  instructions  on  a 
voting instruction card or through the Internet or other permitted voting mechanisms or have not provided voting 
instructions, your shares will be voted in accordance with the recommendations of the Board of Directors at the 
meeting on such matters.

Proxy Solicitation

We do not expect to retain a proxy solicitation firm. Certain of our directors, officers and other employees, 
without additional compensation, may also solicit proxies personally or in writing, by telephone, e-mail or otherwise. 
In the United States, we are required to request that brokers and nominees who hold shares in their names furnish 
our proxy material to the beneficial owners of the shares, and we must reimburse such brokers and nominees for the 
expenses of doing so in accordance with certain U.S. statutory fee schedules.

Tabulation of Votes

Representatives of at least two Swiss banks will serve as scrutineers of the vote tabulations at the meeting. As 
is typical for Swiss companies, our Share Registrar will tabulate the voting instructions of registered shareholders 
that are provided in advance of the meeting.

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Shareholder Proposals and Nominees

Shareholder Proposals for 2014 Annual General Meeting

Under  our  Articles  of  Incorporation,  one  or  more  registered  shareholders  who  together  represent  shares 
representing at least the lesser of (i) one percent of our issued share capital or (ii) an aggregate par value of one 
million Swiss francs may demand that an item be placed on the agenda of a meeting of shareholders. Any such 
proposal must be included by the Board in our materials for the meeting. A request to place an item on the meeting 
agenda must be in writing and describe the proposal. With respect to the 2014 Annual General Meeting, the deadline 
to receive proposals for the agenda was November 4, 2014. In addition, under Swiss law registered shareholders, or 
persons holding a valid proxy from a registered shareholder, may propose alternatives to items on the 2014 Annual 
General Meeting agenda before or at the meeting.

Shareholder Proposals for 2015 Annual General Meeting

We anticipate holding our 2015 Annual General Meeting on or about September 9, 2015, and therefore mailing 
the Invitation and Proxy Statement for the 2015 Annual General Meeting on or about July 23, 2015. A registered 
shareholder that satisfies the minimum shareholding requirements in the Company’s Articles of Incorporation may 
demand that an item be placed on the agenda for our 2015 meeting of shareholders by delivering a written request 
describing the proposal to the Secretary of Logitech at our principal executive office in either Switzerland or the 
United States no later than July 9, 2015. In addition, if you are a registered shareholder and satisfy the shareholding 
requirements under Rule 14a-8 of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”), you may submit 
a proposal for consideration by the Board of Directors for inclusion in the 2015 Annual General Meeting agenda 
by delivering a request and a description of the proposal to the Secretary of Logitech at our principal executive 
office in either Switzerland or the United States no later than March 25, 2015. The proposal will need to comply 
with Rule 14a-8 of the Exchange Act, which lists the requirements for the inclusion of shareholder proposals in 
company-sponsored proxy materials under U.S. securities laws. Under the Company’s Articles of Incorporation 
only  registered  shareholders  are  recognized  as  Logitech  shareholders.  As  a  result,  if  you  are  not  a  registered 
shareholder you may not make proposals for the 2015 Annual General Meeting.

Nominations of Director Candidates

Nominations  of  director  candidates  by  registered  shareholders  must  follow  the  rules  for  shareholder 

proposals above.

Provisions of Articles of Incorporation

The  relevant  provisions  of  our  Articles  of  Incorporation  regarding  the  right  of  one  or  more  registered 
shareholders who together represent shares representing at least the lesser of (i) one percent of our issued share 
capital or (ii) an aggregate par value of one million Swiss francs to demand that an item be placed on the agenda of a 
meeting of shareholders are available on our website at http://ir.logitech.com. You may also contact the Secretary of 
Logitech at our principal executive office in either Switzerland or the United States to request a copy of the relevant 
provisions of our Articles of Incorporation.

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AGENDA PROPOSALS AND EXPLANATIONS

A.  REPORTS

Report on Operations for the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2014

Senior  management  of  Logitech  International  S.A.  will  provide  the  Annual  General  Meeting  with  a 

presentation and report on operations of the Company for fiscal year 2014.

B.  PROPOSALS

Approval of the Annual Report, the Compensation Report, the Consolidated Financial Statements and the 
Statutory Financial Statements of Logitech International S.A. for Fiscal Year 2014

Proposal 1

Proposal

The Board of Directors proposes that the Annual Report, the Compensation Report, the consolidated financial 

statements and the statutory financial statements of Logitech International S.A. for fiscal year 2014 be approved.

Explanation

The Logitech consolidated financial statements and the statutory financial statements of Logitech International 
S.A. for fiscal year 2014 are contained in Logitech’s Annual Report, which was made available to all registered 
shareholders on or before the date of this Invitation and Proxy Statement. The Annual Report also contains the report 
of Logitech’s auditors, the report of the statutory auditors and additional information on the Company’s business, 
organization and strategy, and information relating to corporate governance as required by the SIX Swiss Exchange 
directive on corporate governance. The Compensation Report forms part of this Invitation and Proxy Statement. 
Copies of the Annual Report, Invitation and Proxy Statement are available on the Internet at ir.logitech.com.

Under  Swiss  law,  the  annual  report  and  financial  statements  of  Swiss  companies  must  be  submitted  to 
shareholders  for  approval  or  disapproval  at  each  annual  general  meeting.  The  submission  of  the  compensation 
report  to  a  vote  of  shareholders  as  part  of  the  approval  of  the  annual  report  is  a  suggested  best  practice  under 
Swiss best corporate governance principles published by economiesuisse, a leading Swiss business organization. 
In the event of a negative vote on this proposal by shareholders, the Board of Directors will call an extraordinary 
general meeting of shareholders for re-consideration of this proposal by shareholders. Approval of this proposal 
does not constitute approval or disapproval of any of the individual matters referred to in the Annual Report, the 
Compensation Report or the consolidated or statutory financial statements for fiscal year 2014.

PricewaterhouseCoopers S.A., as Logitech auditors, issued an unqualified recommendation to the Annual 
General Meeting that the Logitech consolidated and Logitech International S.A. financial statements be approved. 
PricewaterhouseCoopers S.A. express their opinion that the “consolidated financial statements for the year ended 
March 31, 2014 present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position, the results of operations and the cash 
flows in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (U.S. GAAP) 
and comply with Swiss law.” They further express their opinion and confirm that the financial statements and the 
proposed appropriation of available earnings comply with Swiss law and the Articles of Incorporation of Logitech 
International S.A.

Voting Requirement to Approve Proposal

The  affirmative  “FOR”  vote  of  a  majority  of  the  votes  cast  in  person  or  by  proxy  at  the  Annual  General 

Meeting, not counting abstentions.

Recommendation

The Board of Directors recommends a vote “FOR” approval of the Annual Report, the Compensation Report, 
the consolidated financial statements and the statutory financial statements of Logitech International S.A. for fiscal 
year 2014.

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Proposal 2

Advisory Vote to Approve Executive Compensation

Proposal

The  Board  of  Directors  proposes  that  shareholders  approve,  on  an  advisory  basis,  the  compensation  of 

Logitech’s named executive officers disclosed in Logitech’s Compensation Report for fiscal year 2014.

Explanation

At Logitech’s 2009 and 2010 Annual General Meetings, the Logitech Board of Directors voluntarily asked 
shareholders to approve Logitech’s compensation philosophy, policies and practices, as set out in the “Compensation 
Discussion and Analysis” section of the Compensation Report, as a reflection of evolving best practices in corporate 
governance in Switzerland and in the United States. This proposal, commonly known as a “say-on-pay” proposal, 
gave our shareholders the opportunity to express their views on our compensation as a whole. Shareholders were 
supportive of our compensation philosophy, policies and practices in those years and every year since.

Beginning with the 2011 Annual General Meeting, a say-on-pay advisory vote was required for all public 
companies, including Logitech, that are subject to the applicable U.S. proxy statement rules. At the 2011 Annual 
General Meeting, shareholders approved a proposal to take this vote annually. Accordingly, the Board of Directors 
is asking shareholders to approve, on an advisory basis, the compensation of Logitech’s named executive officers 
disclosed  in  the  Compensation  Report,  including  the  “Compensation  Discussion  and  Analysis,”  the  Summary 
Compensation table and the related compensation tables, notes, and narrative. This vote is not intended to address 
any specific items of compensation or any specific named executive officer, but rather the overall compensation 
of our named executive officers and the philosophy, policies and practices described in the Compensation Report.

This  say-on-pay  vote  is  advisory  and  therefore  is  not  binding.  However,  the  say-on-pay  vote  will  provide 
information  to  us  regarding  shareholder  sentiment  about  our  executive  compensation  philosophy,  policies  and 
practices,  which  the  Compensation  Committee  of  the  Board  will  be  able  to  consider  when  determining  future 
executive compensation. The Committee will seek to determine the causes of any significant negative voting result.

As discussed in the Compensation Discussion and Analysis section of Logitech’s 2014 Compensation Report, 
Logitech has designed its compensation programs to attract, retain and motivate the high caliber of executives, 
managers and staff that is critical to the long-term success of its business. More specifically, Logitech’s executive 
compensation programs have been designed to:

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be competitive with comparable companies in the industry and in the region where the executive is based;

maintain  a  balance  between  fixed  and  variable  compensation  and  place  a  significant  portion  of 
total  compensation  at  risk  based  on  the  Company’s  performance,  while  maintaining  controls  over 
inappropriate risk-taking by balancing annual and long-term performance;

provide a balance between short-term and long-term objectives and results;

align executive compensation with shareholders’ interests by tying a significant portion of compensation 
to increasing share value;

support a performance-oriented culture; and

reflect the Compensation Committee’s assessment of an executive’s role and past performance through 
base salary and short-term cash incentives, and his or her potential for future contribution to Logitech 
through long-term equity incentive awards.

The Compensation Committee of the Board has developed a compensation program that is described more 
fully in the Compensation Report included in the Annual Report and this Invitation and Proxy Statement. Logitech’s 
compensation philosophy, compensation program risks and design, and compensation paid during fiscal year 2014 
are also set out in the Compensation Report.

While compensation is a central part of attracting, retaining and motivating the best executives and employees, 
we believe it is not the sole or exclusive reason why exceptional executives or employees choose to join and stay 
at  Logitech,  or  why  they  work  hard  to  achieve  results  for  shareholders.  In  this  regard,  both  the  Compensation 
Committee and management believe that providing a working environment and opportunities in which executives 
and  employees  can  develop,  express  their  individual  potential,  and  make  a  difference,  are  also  a  key  part  of 
Logitech’s success in attracting, motivating and retaining executives and employees.

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Voting Requirement to Approve Proposal

The  affirmative  “FOR”  vote  of  a  majority  of  the  votes  cast  in  person  or  by  proxy  at  the  Annual  General 

Meeting, not counting abstentions.

Recommendation

The Board of Directors recommends a vote “FOR” approval of the following advisory resolution:

 “Resolved,  that  the  compensation  paid  to  Logitech’s  named  executive  officers  as  disclosed  in  the 
Compensation  Report,  including  the  “Compensation  Discussion  and  Analysis,”  the  Summary 
Compensation  table  and  the  related  compensation  tables,  notes,  and  narrative  discussion,  is 
hereby approved.”

Appropriation of Retained Earnings and Declaration of Dividend

Proposal 3

Proposal

The  Board  of  Directors  proposes  that  CHF  458,536,520  (US  $516,495,536  based  on  the  exchange  rate  on 

March 31, 2014) of retained earnings be appropriated as follows:

Retained earnings available at the end of fiscal year 2014  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Proposed dividends*  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Balance of retained earnings to be carried forward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Year ended 
March 31, 2014
CHF 458,536,520
CHF (42,761,295)
CHF 415,775,225

The Board of Directors proposes distribution of a gross dividend of CHF 0.2625 per share (approximately 
US $0.2957 per share based on the exchange rate on March 31, 2014**), or an aggregate amount of approximately 
CHF 42,761,295.*

No distribution shall be made on shares held in treasury by the Company and its subsidiaries.

If  the  proposal  of  the  Board  of  Directors  is  approved,  the  dividend  payment  of  CHF  0.2625  per  share  (or 
approximately CHF 0.1706 per share after deduction of 35% Swiss withholding tax whenever required) will be 
made on or about December 30, 2014 to all shareholders on record as of the record date (which will be on or about 
December 29, 2014). We expect that the shares will be traded ex dividend as of approximately December 24, 2014.

Explanation

Under Swiss law, the use of retained earnings must be submitted to shareholders for approval or disapproval 
at each annual general meeting. The retained earnings at the disposal of Logitech shareholders at the 2014 Annual 
General Meeting are the earnings of Logitech International S.A., the Logitech parent holding company.

The proposal of the Board of Directors to distribute a gross dividend of CHF 0.2625 per share represents an 
increase of 25% over the prior year, following a year of strong cash flow from operations, and is an indication of the 
Board of Directors’ confidence in the future of the Company. Since fiscal year 2013, the Board of Directors decided 
on a recurring annual gross dividend and not on an occasional one. As a consequence, the Company expects to 
propose such a dividend to the shareholders of the Company every year (subject to the approval of the Company’s 
statutory auditors in the applicable year).

Other than the distribution of the dividend, the Board of Directors proposes the carry-forward of retained 
earnings based on the Board’s belief that it is in the best interests of Logitech and its shareholders to retain Logitech’s 
earnings for future investment in the growth of Logitech’s business, for share repurchases, and for the possible 
acquisition of other companies or lines of business.

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Calculated based on a gross dividend of CHF 0.2625 per share and 162,900,170 shares outstanding, net of 
treasury shares, as of March 31, 2014. Distribution-bearing shares are all shares issued except for treasury 
shares held by Logitech International S.A. on the day preceding the payment of the distribution.

**  The actual exchange rate for dividend payments in U.S. dollars will be fixed closer to the record date.

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Voting Requirement to Approve Proposal

The  affirmative  “FOR”  vote  of  a  majority  of  the  votes  cast  in  person  or  by  proxy  at  the  Annual  General 

Meeting, not counting abstentions. 

Recommendation

The  Board  of  Directors  recommends  a  vote  “FOR”  approval  of  the  proposed  appropriation  of  retained 
earnings with respect to fiscal year 2014, including the payment of a dividend to shareholders in an amount of CHF 
0.2625 per share. 

Amendment of the Articles of Incorporation in order to Comply with the New Swiss Corporate Law

Proposal 4

Proposal 

The Board of Directors proposes that the Company’s Articles of Incorporation be amended to reflect recent 

changes to the Swiss legal framework. 

The Board of Directors proposes that the Articles of Incorporation of the Company be amended in the manner 
set forth in Appendix A attached at the end of this Invitation and Proxy Statement. The French text of the proposed 
changes  to  the  Articles  of  Incorporation,  which  is  the  only  one  to  be  legally  binding,  can  be  consulted  on  our 
website at http://ir.logitech.com.

Explanation 

On  January  1,  2014,  Swiss  corporate  law  was  amended  by  the  entry  into  force  of  the  Ordinance  Against 

Excessive Compensation by Listed Companies, commonly referred to as the “Minder Ordinance”.

The “Minder Ordinance” introduces, among other things, the following amendments to Swiss corporate law: 

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mandatory	election	by	shareholders,	on	an	individual	basis,	of	the	members	of	the	Board	of	Directors,	
the  Chairman  of  the  Board,  the  members  of  the  Compensation  Committee  and  the  Independent 
Representative of shareholders (Independent Representative) for a term of office ending at the closing 
of the following annual general meeting; 

annual	binding	shareholder	vote	on	the	aggregate	compensation	of	the	Board	of	Directors	and	Executive	
Officers; and  

prohibition	 of	 institutional	 representation	 of	 shareholders	 at	 the	 annual	 general	 meeting,	 other	 than	
through  the  Independent  Representative.  Under  the  new  legislation,  shareholders  have  the  choice 
to  attend  the  shareholders’  meetings  in  person,  appoint  a  proxy  of  their  choice,  or  give  proxy  to  the 
Independent Representative.

Also, the Minder Ordinance requires that the Articles of Incorporation of Swiss listed companies include, 
among other things, provisions regarding the approval of the compensation of the Board of Directors and Executive 
Officers, the main powers and duties of the Compensation Committee of the Board, the basic principles of the 
compensation of the members of the Board of Directors and Executive Officers, the maximum number of external 
mandates of members of the Board of Directors and Executive Officers and the maximum duration of agreements 
between the company and members of the Board of Directors and Executive Officers relating to compensation. 

Therefore, the Board of Directors proposes to amend the Articles of Incorporation of the Company to satisfy 

the requirements set forth in the new legislation. 

Voting Requirement to Approve Proposal 

The  affirmative  “FOR”  vote  of  a  majority  of  the  votes  cast  in  person  or  by  proxy  at  the  Annual  General 

Meeting, not counting abstentions. 

Recommendation of the Board 

The Board of Directors recommends a vote “FOR” approval of the proposed amendments to the Articles 

of Incorporation. 

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Proposal 5 

Authorization to Exceed 10% Holding of Own Share Capital 

Proposal

The Board of Directors proposes that shareholders authorize the Company to hold more than 10 percent of its 

own shares.

Explanation 

Under Swiss corporate law, shares that are repurchased are not automatically cancelled, but instead are held 
in the Company’s treasury pending either shareholder approval of their cancellation or re-use by the Company to 
cover delivery obligations, subject to certain time limits and procedures. Members of the Board of Directors may be 
exposed to personal liability under Swiss law for harm to the company as a result of it holding more than 10 percent 
of its own shares. Approval of this proposal may lessen the potential personal liability of the members of the Board 
of Directors in such a circumstance. 

At the Company’s 2012 and 2013 Annual General Meetings, shareholders authorized the Company to hold 
more than 10 percent of its own shares, to the extent that the own shares exceeding the 10 percent ownership threshold 
are being repurchased with a view to being cancelled at the 2013 and/or 2014 and 2014 and/or 2015, respectively, 
Annual General Meetings of the Company. On August 9, 2013, the Company’s original share repurchase program, 
including its “second trading line” that permitted the Company to comply with its obligations under the Swiss tax 
laws in connection with repurchasing shares above the 10 percent threshold, expired. In March 2014, the Company 
announced  approval  of  a  new  $250  million  share  repurchase  program  that  is  expected  to  remain  in  effect  for 
three years. 

As  of  September  26,  2014,  Logitech  held  approximately  5.7  percent  of  its  own  shares  in  its  treasury  and, 
under share repurchase plans authorized by the Board of Directors, the Company may acquire up to approximately 
17,310,662 additional shares until April 24, 2017. If the Company continues repurchases under its current stock 
repurchase  program  or  begins  a  new  stock  repurchase  program,  it  may  again  accumulate  shares  in  treasury 
approaching or exceeding 10 percent of its issued capital. 

In order to provide the Company with continued flexibility in the management of its capital, the Board of 
Directors seeks authorization to cause the Company to hold more than 10 percent of its own shares, to the extent 
that the shares exceeding the 10 percent ownership threshold are being repurchased, over a second trading line 
or otherwise, with a view to being cancelled. In the event of a negative vote on this proposal by shareholders, the 
Board of Directors will cause the Company not to exceed a 10 percent holding of its own shares. 

There  are  potential  adverse  tax  consequences  to  the  Company  that  may  be  avoided  through  repurchasing 
shares above the 10 percent threshold through a “second trading line” with withholding tax arrangements. Should 
the Board of Directors resolve to make use of the authorization in this proposal, it would apply for applicable approval 
by the Swiss Takeover Board, and apply for the opening of a second trading line on the SIX Swiss Exchange in 
order to purchase shares for cancellation. It will also take other appropriate action to levy the withholding tax that 
would be due in such a case. 

Voting Requirement to Approve Proposal 

The  affirmative  “FOR”  vote  of  a  majority  of  the  votes  cast  in  person  or  by  proxy  at  the  Annual  General 
Meeting,  not  counting  abstentions  and  not  counting  the  votes  of  any  member  of  the  Board  of  Directors  or  any 
Logitech executive officers. 

Recommendation 

The Board of Directors recommends a vote “FOR” approval of the following resolution: 

 “The Company shall be authorized to hold more than 10 percent of its own shares, to the extent that the own 
shares exceeding the 10 percent ownership threshold are being repurchased, over a second trading line or 
otherwise, with a view to being cancelled on the occasion of a reduction of share capital, to be proposed to the 
Annual General Meeting of the Company in 2015 and/or 2016.”

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Release of the Board of Directors and Executive Officers from Liability for Activities during 
Fiscal Year 2014

Proposal 6 

Proposal 

The  Board  of  Directors  proposes  that  shareholders  release  the  members  of  the  Board  of  Directors  and 

Executive Officers from liability for activities during fiscal year 2014.

Explanation

As is customary for Swiss corporations and in accordance with Article 698, subsection 2, item 5 of the Swiss 
Code of Obligations, shareholders are requested to release the members of the Board of Directors and the Executive 
Officers from liability for their activities during fiscal year 2014 that have been disclosed to shareholders. This 
release  from  liability  exempts  members  of  the  Board  of  Directors  or  Executive  Officers  from  liability  claims 
brought by the Company or its shareholders on behalf of the Company against any of them for activities carried out 
during fiscal year 2014 relating to facts that have been disclosed to shareholders. Shareholders that do not vote in 
favor of the proposal, or acquire their shares after the vote without knowledge of the approval of this resolution, are 
not bound by the result for a period ending six months after the vote. 

Voting Requirement to Approve Proposal

The  affirmative  “FOR”  vote  of  a  majority  of  the  votes  cast  in  person  or  by  proxy  at  the  Annual  General 
Meeting,  not  counting  abstentions  and  not  counting  the  votes  of  any  member  of  the  Board  of  Directors  or  any 
Logitech executive officers. 

Recommendation

The  Board  of  Directors  recommends  a  vote  “FOR”  the  proposal  to  release  the  members  of  the  Board  of 

Directors and Executive Officers from liability for activities during fiscal year 2014. 

Proposal 7 

Elections to the Board of Directors 

Our Board of Directors is presently composed of nine members. Until 2012, each director was elected for a 
term of three years. At the Company’s 2012 Annual General Meeting, shareholders approved a change such that 
each director, starting with the directors elected last year, will be subject to a term of one year. 

At  the  recommendation  of  the  Nominating  Committee,  the  Board  has  nominated  the  ten  individuals 
below  to  serve  as  directors  for  a  one-year  term,  beginning  in  each  case  as  of  the  Annual  General  Meeting  on 
December 18, 2014. Nine of the nominees currently serve as members of the Board of Directors. Their current terms 
expire on the date of the Annual General Meeting on December 18, 2014. The tenth nominee was recommended 
by the Nominating Committee of the Board and approved by the Board in October 2014 as a nominee for election 
to the Board.

The term of office ends at the closing of the next Annual General Meeting. There will be a separate vote on 

each nominee.

Under Swiss law, Board members may only be appointed by shareholders. If the individuals below are elected, 
the Board will be composed of ten members. The Board has no reason to believe that any of our nominees will be 
unwilling or unable to serve if elected as a director.

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For further information on the Board of Directors, including the current members of the Board, the Committees 
of  the  Board,  the  means  by  which  the  Board  exercises  supervision  of  Logitech’s  executive  officers,  and  other 
information, please see “Corporate Governance and Board of Directors Matters” below.

7.1  Re-election of Mr. Daniel Borel

Proposal: The Board of Directors proposes that Mr. Daniel Borel be re-elected to the Board for a one-year 

term ending at the closing of the 2015 Annual General Meeting.

For  biographical  information  and  qualifications  of  Mr.  Borel,  please  refer  to  “Corporate  Governance  and 

Board of Directors Matters – Members of the Board of Directors” on page 68 below.

7.2  Re-election of Mr. Matthew Bousquette

Proposal: The Board of Directors proposes that Mr. Matthew Bousquette be re-elected to the Board for a 

one-year term ending at the closing of the 2015 Annual General Meeting.

For biographical information and qualifications of Mr. Bousquette, please refer to “Corporate Governance 

and Board of Directors Matters – Members of the Board of Directors” on page 69 below.

7.3  Re-election of Mr. Kee-Lock Chua

Proposal: The Board of Directors proposes that Mr. Kee-Lock Chua be re-elected to the Board for a one-year 

term ending at the closing of the 2015 Annual General Meeting.

For  biographical  information  and  qualifications  of  Mr.  Chua,  please  refer  to  “Corporate  Governance  and 

Board of Directors Matters – Members of the Board of Directors” on page 69 below.

7.4  Re-election of Mr. Bracken P. Darrell

Proposal:  The  Board  of  Directors  proposes  that  the  Company’s  President  and  Chief  Executive  Officer, 
Mr. Bracken P. Darrell, be re-elected to the Board for a one-year term ending at the closing of the 2015 Annual 
General Meeting.

For biographical information and qualifications of Mr. Darrell, please refer to “Corporate Governance and 

Board of Directors Matters – Members of the Board of Directors” on page 70 below.

7.5  Re-election of Ms. Sally Davis

Proposal: The Board of Directors proposes that Ms. Sally Davis be re-elected to the Board for a one-year 

term ending at the closing of the 2015 Annual General Meeting.

For  biographical  information  and  qualifications  of  Ms.  Davis,  please  refer  to  “Corporate  Governance  and 

Board of Directors Matters – Members of the Board of Directors” on page 70 below.

7.6  Re-election of Mr. Guerrino De Luca

Proposal:  The  Board  of  Directors  proposes  that  Mr.  Guerrino  De  Luca  be  re-elected  to  the  Board  for  a 

one-year term ending at the closing of the 2015 Annual General Meeting.

For biographical information and qualifications of Mr. De Luca, please refer to “Corporate Governance and 

Board of Directors Matters – Members of the Board of Directors” on page 71 below.

7.7  Re-election of Mr. Didier Hirsch

Proposal: The Board of Directors proposes that Mr. Didier Hirsch be re-elected to the Board for a one-year 

term ending at the closing of the 2015 Annual General Meeting.

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For biographical information and qualifications of Mr. Hirsch, please refer to “Corporate Governance and 

Board of Directors Matters – Members of the Board of Directors” on page 72 below.

7.8  Re-election of Dr. Neil Hunt 

Proposal: The Board of Directors proposes that Dr. Neil Hunt be re-elected to the Board for a one-year term 

ending at the closing of the 2015 Annual General Meeting. 

For  biographical  information  and  qualifications  of  Dr.  Hunt,  please  refer  to  “Corporate  Governance  and 

Board of Directors Matters – Members of the Board of Directors” on page 72 below.

7.9  Re-election of Ms. Monika Ribar

Proposal: The Board of Directors proposes that Ms. Monika Ribar be re-elected to the Board for a one-year 

term ending at the closing of the 2015 Annual General Meeting.

For  biographical  information  and  qualifications  of  Ms.  Ribar,  please  refer  to  “Corporate  Governance  and 

Board of Directors Matters – Members of the Board of Directors” on page 72 below.

7.10 Election of Mr. Dimitri Panayotopoulos

Proposal: In accordance with the recommendation of the Nominating Committee, the Board of Directors 
proposes that Mr. Dimitri Panayotopoulos be elected to the Board for a one-year term ending at the closing of the 
2015 Annual General Meeting. 

Dimitri Panayotopoulos is a Senior Advisor at The Boston Consulting Group, a global management consulting 
firm. Prior to joining The Boston Consulting Group in April 2014, Mr. Panayotopoulos served with The Procter & 
Gamble Company (“P&G”), a consumer brand company, from 1977 to 2014. At P&G, he served as Vice Chairman 
and Advisor to the Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at P&G from July 2013 to January 2014, Vice Chairman 
of Global Business Units from May 2011 to July 2013, Vice Chairman of Global Household Care Group from July 
2007 to May 2011, Group President of Global Fabric Care from July 2004 to July 2007, President of Central and 
Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa from July 2001 to July 2004, and President-Greater China from 1999 to 
July  2001.  Mr.  Panayotopoulos  served  in  various  executive,  managerial  and  other  positions  with  P&G  in  sales, 
brand management and advertising in Europe (including Switzerland), Egypt and the Far East from 1977 to 1999. 
Mr. Panayotopoulos holds a B.A. degree from Sussex University, U.K. He is 63 years old and is a U.K. national. 

Mr.  Panayotopoulos  brings  senior  leadership,  strategic,  financial,  consumer  brand  marketing  and  global 

experience to the Board from his former leadership positions with P&G in a broad spectrum of regions. 

Voting Requirement to Approve Proposals

The  affirmative  “FOR”  vote  of  a  majority  of  the  votes  cast  in  person  or  by  proxy  at  the  Annual  General 

Meeting, not counting abstentions.

Recommendation

The Board of Directors recommends a vote “FOR” the election to the Board of each of the above nominees.

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Proposal 8

Election of the Chairman of the Board

Following entry into force of the so-called “Minder Ordinance” on January 1, 2014, Swiss law requires that 
the Chairman of the Board of Directors be elected on the occasion of each Annual General Meeting for a one-year 
term ending at the closing of the following Annual General Meeting. 

Proposal

The Board of Directors proposes that Mr. Guerrino De Luca be elected as Chairman of the Board of Directors 

for a one-year term ending at the closing of the 2015 Annual General Meeting.

Voting Requirement to Approve Proposal

The  affirmative  “FOR”  vote  of  a  majority  of  the  votes  cast  in  person  or  by  proxy  at  the  Annual  General 

Meeting, not counting abstentions.

Recommendation

The Board of Directors recommends a vote “FOR” the election of Mr. Guerrino De Luca as Chairman of the 

Board of Directors.

Proposal 9

Elections to the Compensation Committee

Our  Compensation  Committee  is  presently  composed  of  four  members.  Following  the  amendment  to  the 
Swiss corporate law on January 1, 2014, the members of the Compensation Committee are to be elected annually 
and individually by the shareholders. Only members of the Board of Directors can be elected as members of the 
Compensation Committee.

At  the  recommendation  of  the  Nominating  Committee,  the  Board  of  Directors  has  nominated  the  four 
individuals below to serve as member of the Compensation Committee for a term of one year. All of the nominees 
currently serve as members of the Compensation Committee and, as required by our Compensation Committee 
charter, are independent in accordance with the requirements of the listing standards of the Nasdaq Stock Market, 
the  outside  director  definition  of  Section  162(m)  of  the  U.S.  Internal  Revenue  Code  of  1986,  as  amended,  the 
definition of a “non-employee director” for purposes of Rule 16b-3 promulgated by the U.S. Securities and Exchange 
Commission, and Rule 10C-1(b)(1) of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

The term of office ends at the closing of the next Annual General Meeting. There will be a separate vote on 

each nominee.

9.1  Election of Mr. Matthew Bousquette 

Proposal: The Board of Directors proposes that Mr. Matthew Bousquette be elected to the Compensation 

Committee for a one-year term ending at the closing of the 2015 Annual General Meeting. 

For biographical information and qualifications of Mr. Bousquette, please refer to “Corporate Governance 

and Board of Directors Matters – Members of the Board of Directors” on page 69 below. 

9.2  Election of Ms. Sally Davis

Proposal: The Board of Directors proposes that Ms. Sally Davis be elected to the Compensation Committee 

for a one-year term ending at the closing of the 2015 Annual General Meeting. 

For  biographical  information  and  qualifications  of  Ms.  Davis,  please  refer  to  “Corporate  Governance  and 

Board of Directors Matters – Members of the Board of Directors” on page 70 below. 

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9.3  Election of Dr. Neil Hunt 

Proposal: The Board of Directors proposes that Dr. Neil Hunt be elected to the Compensation Committee for 

a one-year term ending at the closing of the 2015 Annual General Meeting. 

For  biographical  information  and  qualifications  of  Dr.  Hunt,  please  refer  to  “Corporate  Governance  and 

Board of Directors Matters – Members of the Board of Directors” on page 72 below. 

9.4  Election of Ms. Monika Ribar 

Proposal: The Board of Directors proposes that Ms. Monika Ribar be elected to the Compensation Committee 

for a one-year term ending at the closing of the 2015 Annual General Meeting. 

For  biographical  information  and  qualifications  of  Ms.  Ribar,  please  refer  to  “Corporate  Governance  and 

Board of Directors Matters – Members of the Board of Directors” on page 72 below. 

Voting Requirement to Approve Proposals 

The  affirmative  “FOR”  vote  of  a  majority  of  the  votes  cast  in  person  or  by  proxy  at  the  Annual  General 

Meeting, not counting abstentions. 

Recommendation 

Our Board of Directors recommends a vote “FOR” the election to the Compensation Committee of each of 

the above nominees. 

Proposal 10 

Election of KPMG AG as Logitech’s Auditors and Ratification of the Appointment 
of KPMG LLP as Logitech’s Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm for 
Fiscal Year 2015

Proposal 

The Board of Directors proposes that KPMG AG be elected as auditors of Logitech International S.A. for 
a one-year term and that the appointment of KPMG LLP as Logitech’s independent registered public accounting 
firm for fiscal year 2015 be ratified. 

Explanation

KPMG AG, upon recommendation of the Audit Committee of the Board, is proposed for election for one year 

as auditors for Logitech International S.A.

The Audit Committee has also appointed KPMG LLP, the U.S. affiliate of KPMG AG, as the Company’s 
independent  registered  public  accounting  firm  for  the  fiscal  year  ending  March  31,  2015  for  purposes  of  U.S. 
securities law reporting. Logitech’s Articles of Incorporation do not require that shareholders ratify the appointment 
of KPMG LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm. However, Logitech is submitting 
the  appointment  of  KPMG  LLP  to  shareholders  for  ratification  as  a  matter  of  good  corporate  governance.  If 
shareholders do not ratify the appointment, the Audit Committee will reconsider whether to retain KPMG LLP. 
Even if the appointment is ratified, the Audit Committee may, in its discretion, change the appointment during the 
year if the Committee determines that such a change would be in the best interests of Logitech and its shareholders.

Information on the fees paid by Logitech to PricewaterhouseCoopers S.A. and PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, 
the Company’s auditors and independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2014, respectively, as 
well  as  further  information  regarding  KPMG  LLP,  PricewaterhouseCoopers  S.A.  and  PricewaterhouseCoopers 
LLP, is set out below under the heading “Independent Auditors” and “Report of the Audit Committee.” 

Members of KPMG AG and PricewaterhouseCoopers S.A. will be present at the Annual General Meeting, 
will  have  the  opportunity  to  make  a  statement,  and  will  be  available  to  respond  to  appropriate  questions  you 
may ask.

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Voting Requirement to Approve Proposal

The  affirmative  “FOR”  vote  of  a  majority  of  the  votes  cast  in  person  or  by  proxy  at  the  Annual  General 

Meeting, not counting abstentions.

Recommendation

Our  Board  of  Directors  recommends  a  vote  “FOR”  the  election  of  KPMG  AG  as  auditors  of  Logitech 
International  S.A.  and  the  ratification  of  the  appointment  of  KPMG  LLP  as  Logitech’s  independent  registered 
public accounting firm, each for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2015.

Election of Ms. Béatrice Ehlers as Independent Representative

Proposal 11

Following entry into force of the so-called “Minder Ordinance” on January 1, 2014, Swiss law requires that 
the independent representative of the shareholders (Independent Representative) be elected on the occasion of each 
Annual General Meeting for a one-year term ending at the closing of the following Annual General Meeting.

Proposal

The  Board  of  Directors  proposes  that  Ms.  Béatrice  Ehlers  be  elected  as  Independent  Representative  for  a 

one-year term ending at the closing of the 2015 Annual General Meeting.

Explanation

Shareholders may either represent their shares themselves or have them represented by a third party, whether 
or not a shareholder, if the latter is given a written proxy. In accordance with Swiss law, each shareholder may 
be represented at the meeting by the Independent Representative, Ms. Béatrice Ehlers, or by a third-party proxy. 
Ms. Ehlers is a notary public and has served as the Independent Representative at previous annual general meetings. 

Under Swiss corporate law, the Independent Representative must satisfy strict independence requirements. In 
the absence of instructions, the Independent Representative must abstain from voting. General voting instructions 
can be given with respect to a particular general meeting of shareholders with respect to proposals and agenda items 
that have not been disclosed in the invitation to the general meeting.

Voting Requirement to Approve Proposal

The  affirmative  “FOR”  vote  of  a  majority  of  the  votes  cast  in  person  or  by  proxy  at  the  Annual  General 

Meeting, not counting abstentions.

Recommendation

Our  Board  of  Directors  recommends  a  vote  “FOR”  the  election  of  Ms.  Béatrice  Ehlers  as 

Independent Representative.

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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS MATTERS

The Board of Directors is elected by the shareholders and holds the ultimate decision-making authority within 
Logitech, except for those matters reserved by law or by Logitech’s Articles of Incorporation to its shareholders or 
those that are delegated to the executive officers under the organizational regulations (also known as by-laws). The 
Board makes resolutions through a majority vote of the members present at the meetings. In the event of a tie, the 
vote of the Chairman decides.

Logitech’s Articles of Incorporation set the minimum number of directors at three. We had nine members of 
the Board of Directors as of June 30, 2014. If all of the nominees to the Board presented in Proposal 7 are elected, 
the Board will have ten members.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS INDEPENDENCE 

The Board of Directors has determined that each of our directors and director nominees, other than Daniel 
Borel, Bracken Darrell and Guerrino De Luca, qualifies as independent in accordance with the published listing 
requirements of the Nasdaq Stock Market and Swiss corporate governance best practices guidelines. The Company’s 
independent directors and director nominees include Matthew Bousquette, Kee-Lock Chua, Sally Davis, Didier 
Hirsch,  Neil  Hunt,  Dimitri  Panayotopoulos  and  Monika  Ribar.  The  Nasdaq  independence  definition  includes  a 
series of objective tests, such as that the director is not an employee of the company and has not engaged in various 
types of business dealings with the company. In addition, as further required by Nasdaq rules, the Board has made 
a subjective determination as to each independent director that no relationships exist which, in the opinion of the 
Board, would interfere with the exercise of independent judgment in carrying out the responsibilities of a director. 
In making these determinations, the directors reviewed and discussed information provided by the directors and 
the Company with regard to each director’s business and personal activities as they may relate to Logitech and 
Logitech’s management. 

MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The  members  of  the  Board  of  Directors,  including  their  principal  occupation,  business  experience,  and 

qualifications, are set out below. 

Daniel Borel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
64 Years Old 
Director since 1988 
Co-Founder and former 
Chief Executive Officer 
and Chairman, 
Logitech International S.A. 
Swiss national

Daniel  Borel  is  a  Logitech  founder  and  served  from  May  1988  until 
January  1,  2008  as  the  Chairman  of  the  Board.  From  July  1992  to 
February 1998, he also served as Chief Executive Officer. He has held 
various other executive positions with Logitech. He serves on the Board 
of Nestlé S.A. In addition, he serves on the Board of Fondation Defitech, 
a  Swiss  foundation  which  contributes  to  research  and  development 
projects aimed at assisting the disabled, is the Chairman of the Board 
of SwissUp, a Swiss educational foundation promoting higher learning, 
and serves as President of EPFL Plus, a Swiss foundation which raises 
funds  for  the  Ecole  Polytechnique  Fédérale  de  Lausanne.  Mr.  Borel 
holds an MS degree in Computer Science from Stanford University in 
California and a BE degree in Physics from the Ecole Polytechnique 
Fédérale, Lausanne, Switzerland.

As  a  Logitech  co-founder,  and  its  former  Chairman  and  Chief 
Executive Officer, Mr. Borel brings deep knowledge of and a passion 
for Logitech, its people and its products, as well as senior leadership, 
industry,  technical,  and  global  experience.  As  a  director  for  Nestlé, 
Mr. Borel also provides cross-board experience. 

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Matthew Bousquette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
55 Years Old 
Director since 2005 
Former Chairman, 
EGI Holdings LLC 
U.S. national 

Kee-Lock Chua  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
53 Years Old 
Director since 2000 
President and Chief  
Executive Officer, 
Vertex Group 
Singapore national

Matthew  Bousquette  is  the  former  Chairman  of  the  Board  of  EGI 
Holdings LLC, a U.S.-based producer of giftware and home and garden 
décor products, a position he held from 2007 through 2012. He is the 
former  president  of  the  Mattel  Brands  business  unit  of  Mattel,  Inc. 
Mr.  Bousquette  joined  Mattel  as  senior  vice  president  of  marketing 
in  December  1993,  and  was  promoted  to  successively  more  senior 
positions  at  Mattel,  including  general  manager  of  Boys  Toys  in  July 
1995, executive vice president of Boys Toys in May 1998, president of 
Boys/Entertainment in March 1999, and president of Mattel Brands from 
February 2003 to October 2005. Mr. Bousquette’s previous experience 
included various positions at Lewis Galoob Toys, Inc., Teleflora and the 
Procter & Gamble Company. He serves on the Board and as President 
of the District 181 Foundation, a foundation supporting initiatives that 
benefit  local  district  students.  Mr.  Bousquette  earned  a  BBA  degree 
from the University of Michigan. 

Mr.  Bousquette  brings  senior  leadership,  strategic,  financial  and 
marketing expertise to the Board from his former positions as chairman 
of a consumer products company and as a senior executive at Mattel.

Mr.  Bousquette  currently  serves  on  the  Audit  Committee  and 
Nominating Committee and is Chair of the Compensation Committee. 
He  is  also  the  Company’s  Lead  Independent  Director.  The  Board  of 
Directors has determined that he is an independent Director.

Kee-Lock Chua is president and chief executive officer of the Vertex 
Group,  a  Singapore-headquartered  venture  capital  group.  Prior  to 
joining the Vertex Group in September 2008, Mr. Chua was the president 
and  an  executive  director  of  Biosensors  International  Group,  Ltd.,  a 
developer and manufacturer of medical devices used in interventional 
cardiology and critical care procedures, from 2006 to 2008. Previously, 
from  2003  to  2006,  Mr.  Chua  was  a  managing  director  of  Walden 
International,  a  U.S.-headquartered  venture  capital  firm.  From  2001 
to  2003,  Mr.  Chua  served  as  deputy  president  of  NatSteel  Ltd.,  a 
Singapore  industrial  products  company  active  in  Asia  Pacific.  From 
2000 until 2001, Mr. Chua was the president and chief executive officer 
of  Intraco  Ltd.,  a  Singapore-listed  trading  and  distribution  company. 
Prior  to  joining  Intraco,  Mr.  Chua  was  the  president  of  MediaRing.
com  Ltd.,  a  Singapore-listed  company  providing  voice-over-Internet 
services.  He  serves  on  the  Board  of  Yongmao  Holdings  Limited 
(where he is lead independent director), a publicly traded company in 
Singapore.  Mr.  Chua  holds  a  BS  degree  in  Mechanical  Engineering 
from the University of Wisconsin, and an MS degree in Engineering 
from Stanford University in California.

Mr. Chua has extensive investment and senior leadership experience, 
as  a  venture  capitalist  in  Asia  and  the  United  States,  and  also  as  the 
former Chief Executive Officer of publicly-traded companies in Asia. 
He  brings  to  the  Board  senior  leadership,  and  financial  and  global 
expertise.  As  a  director  of  public  companies  in  Asia,  and  of  private 
companies, he also provides cross-board experience.

Mr. Chua currently serves on the Audit Committee and is Chair of the 
Nominating Committee. The Board of Directors has determined that 
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Bracken Darrell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
51 Years Old 
Director since 2013 
President and 
Chief Executive Officer, 
Logitech International S.A. 
U.S. national

Sally Davis  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
61 Years Old 
Director since 2007 
Former Chief Executive 
Officer, BT Wholesale 
British national 

Bracken  P.  Darrell  joined  Logitech  as  President  in  April  2012  and 
became  Chief  Executive  Officer  in  January  2013.  Prior  to  joining 
Logitech,  Mr.  Darrell  served  as  President  of  Whirlpool  EMEA  and 
Executive Vice President of Whirlpool Corporation, a home appliance 
manufacturer and marketing company, from January 2009 to March 
2012.  Previously,  Mr.  Darrell  had  been  Senior  Vice  President, 
Operations  of  Whirlpool  EMEA  from  May  2008  to  January  2009. 
From  2002  to  May  2008,  Mr.  Darrell  was  with  P&G  (The  Procter 
& Gamble Company), a consumer brand company, most recently as 
the President of its Braun GmbH subsidiary. Prior to rejoining P&G 
in  2002,  Mr.  Darrell  served  in  various  executive  and  managerial 
positions  with  General  Electric  Company  from  1997  to  2002,  with 
P&G  from  1991  to  1997,  and  with  PepsiCo  Inc.  from  1987  to  1989. 
Mr.  Darrell  currently  serves  on  the  Board  of  Trustees  of  Hendrix 
College. Mr. Darrell holds a BA degree from Hendrix College and an 
MBA from Harvard University. 

In  addition  to  being  the  President  and  Chief  Executive  Officer  of 
the Company, Mr. Darrell brings senior leadership, consumer brand 
marketing and global experience to the Board. 

Sally  Davis  is  the  former  Chief  Executive  Officer  of  BT  Wholesale, 
a division of BT Group responsible for providing telecommunications 
services  and  bandwidth  to  carriers  and  service  providers  globally,  a 
position she held from 2007 until she retired in August 2011. She was 
the Chief Portfolio Officer of British Telecom from 2005 to 2007. She 
had  previously  held  senior  executive  roles  within  BT  since  joining 
the  company  in  1999,  including  President,  Global  Products,  Global 
Services from 2002 to 2005, President, BT Ignite Applications Hosting 
from 2001 to 2002 and Director, Group Internet and Multimedia from 
1999 to 2001. Before joining BT, Ms. Davis held leading roles in several 
major  communications  companies,  including  Bell  Atlantic  in  the 
United States and Mercury Communications in the United Kingdom. 
Ms. Davis is a member of the Board of Telenor Group, a global mobile 
communications  services  company,  and  a  member  of  the  Board  of 
CityFibre  Infrastructure  Holdings  PLC,  a  fibre  optic  infrastructure 
company. She holds a BA degree from and is a Fellow of University 
College, London.

Ms.  Davis’  experience  as  a  Chief  Executive  of  a  leading  European 
telecommunications company, and her significant technology product 
strategy  and  product  portfolio  knowledge,  provides  the  Board  with 
expertise  in  senior  leadership,  technology,  product  strategy,  and 
financial management.

Ms. Davis currently serves on the Audit Committee, the Compensation 
Committee  and  the  Nominating  Committee.  The  Board  of  Directors 
has determined that she is an independent Director. 

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Guerrino De Luca  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
62 Years Old 
Director since 1998 
Chairman, 
Logitech International S.A. 
Italian and U.S. national 

Didier Hirsch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
63 Years Old 
Director since 2012 
Senior Vice President and 
Chief Financial Officer, 
Agilent Technologies, Inc. 
French national

Guerrino De Luca has served as Chairman of the Logitech Board of 
Directors since January 2008. Mr. De Luca served as Logitech’s Chief 
Executive  Officer  from  April  2012  to  January  2013  and  as  acting 
President  and  Chief  Executive  Officer  from  July  2011  to  April  2012. 
Previously,  Mr.  De  Luca  served  as  Logitech’s  President  and  Chief 
Executive Officer from February 1998, when he joined the Company, 
to  January  2008.  Prior  to  joining  Logitech,  Mr.  De  Luca  served  as 
Executive Vice President of Worldwide Marketing for Apple Computer, 
Inc.,  a  consumer  electronics  and  computer  company,  from  February 
1997 to September 1997, and as President of Claris Corporation, a U.S. 
personal computing software vendor, from May 1994 to February 1997. 
Prior to joining Claris, Mr. De Luca held various positions with Apple 
in the United States and in Europe. Mr. De Luca holds a Laurea degree 
in Electronic Engineering from the University of Rome, Italy.

As  Logitech’s  Chairman  and  former  Chief  Executive  Officer, 
Mr.  De  Luca  brings  significant  senior  leadership,  industry,  strategy, 
marketing and global experience to the Board and a deep knowledge 
of, passion for and commitment to Logitech, its people and its products.

Mr. De Luca currently is Chairman of the Board. 

Didier Hirsch is the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of 
Agilent Technologies, Inc., a global leader in life sciences, diagnostics 
and applied chemical markets. He has been with Agilent since 1999, and 
served  as  its  Chief  Accounting  Officer  from  November  2007  to  July 
2010 and interim Chief Financial Officer from April 2010 until being 
promoted to his current position in July 2010. Mr. Hirsch also served 
Agilent as its Vice President, Corporate Controllership and Tax from 
2006 until July 2010, Vice President and Controller from April 2003 
to  October  2006,  and  Vice  President  and  Treasurer  from  September 
1999 to April 2003. Mr. Hirsch had joined Hewlett-Packard Company 
in  1989,  and  served  as  Director  of  Finance  and  Administration  of 
Hewlett-Packard Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) from 1996 
to  1999,  Director  of  Human  Resources  of  Hewlett-Packard  EMEA 
from 1998 to 1999, Director of Finance and Administration of Hewlett-
Packard Asia Pacific from 1993 to 1996, and Director of Finance and 
Administration of Hewlett-Packard France from 1989 to 1993. Prior to 
Hewlett-Packard, Mr. Hirsch worked in finance positions with Valeo 
Inc., Gemplus S.C.A., SGS-Thomson Microelectronics, I.B.H. Holding 
S.A., Bendix Corporation and Ford Motor Company. He serves on the 
Board of International Rectifier, a New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)-
listed supplier of advanced power management technology. Mr. Hirsch 
holds an MS degree in Computer Sciences from Toulouse University 
and an MS degree in Industrial Administration from Purdue University. 

As  Chief  Financial  Officer  of  a  leading  public  technology  company, 
and with significant finance expertise developed over several decades 
at technology and manufacturing companies in the U.S.A., EMEA and 
Asia  Pacific,  Mr.  Hirsch  brings  senior  leadership,  finance  (including 
U.S. GAAP), technology and global experience to the Board.

Mr. Hirsch currently is Chair of the Audit Committee. The Board of 
Directors has determined that he is an independent Director.

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Neil Hunt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
52 Years Old 
Director since 2010 
Chief Product Officer, 
Netflix, Inc.  
U.K. and U.S. national 

Monika Ribar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
55 Years Old 
Director since 2004 
Former President and Chief 
Executive Officer, 
Panalpina Group 
Swiss national

Neil  Hunt  is  the  Chief  Product  Officer  of  Netflix,  Inc.,  a  California-
based  company  offering  the  world’s  largest  Internet  TV  service 
operating  in  more  than  50  countries  worldwide.  He  has  been  with 
Netflix since 1999, and is responsible for the design, implementation 
and operation of the technology at Netflix. Prior to his current position, 
he served as Vice President, Internet Engineering at Netflix from 1999 
to 2002. From 1997 to 1999, Dr. Hunt was Director of Engineering for 
Rational Software, a California-based maker of software development 
tools, and he served in engineering roles at predecessor companies from 
1991 to 1997. Dr. Hunt is a member of the Board of Directors of Simply 
Hired,  Inc.,  a  private  online  job  listings  company.  Dr.  Hunt  holds  a 
Doctorate in Computer Science from the University of Aberdeen, U.K. 
and a Bachelors degree from the University of Durham, U.K.

Dr.  Hunt’s  significant  expertise  in  technology,  product  development 
leadership and strategy, and his experience as a member of the senior 
leadership  of  a  leading  digital  delivery  company,  provides  the  Board 
with  technology,  product  strategy  and  global  expertise  as  well  as 
senior leadership.

Dr. Hunt currently serves on the Compensation Committee. The Board 
of Directors has determined that he is an independent Director. 

Monika Ribar is the former President and Chief Executive Officer of 
the Panalpina Group, a Swiss freight forwarding and logistics services 
provider, a position she held from October 2006 until she retired in May 
2013. Ms. Ribar was a member of Panalpina’s Executive Board from 
February  2000  to  May  2013,  serving  as  Panalpina’s  Chief  Financial 
Officer from June 2005 to October 2006, and as its Chief Information 
Officer from February 2000 to June 2005. From June 1995 to February 
2000, she served as Panalpina’s Corporate Controller, and from 1991 
to  1995  served  in  project  management  positions  at  Panalpina.  Prior 
to joining Panalpina, Ms. Ribar worked at Fides Group (now KPMG 
Switzerland), a professional services firm, serving as Head of Strategic 
Planning, and was employed by the BASF Group, a German chemical 
products  company.  She  also  serves  on  the  Boards  of  the  Lufthansa 
Group, an aviation group with global operations, Rexel SA, a French 
distributor  of  electrical  supplies  to  professional  users,  SIKA  AG,  a 
SIX  Swiss  Exchange-listed  supplier  of  specialty  chemical  products 
and  industrial  materials,  and  Swiss  International  Air  Lines  Ltd.,  the 
flag  carrier  airline  of  Switzerland  and  a  subsidiary  of  the  Lufthansa 
Group, and is the Vice Chairman of the Swiss Railway SBB, the Swiss 
rail carrier fully-owned by the Swiss government. Ms. Ribar holds a 
Master’s degree in Economics and Business Administration from the 
University of St. Gallen, Switzerland.

Ms.  Ribar  has  significant  executive  experience  with  the  strategic, 
financial,  and  operational  requirements  of  companies  with  global 
operations, and brings to our Board senior leadership, logistics industry, 
global and financial experience. As a member of other public company 
boards, Ms. Ribar also provides cross-board experience.

Ms.  Ribar  currently  serves  on  the  Audit  Committee  and  the 
Compensation Committee. The Board of Directors has determined that 
she is an independent Director.

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Other than the current employment and involvement noted above, no other Logitech Board member currently 
has material supervisory, management, or advisory functions outside Logitech. None of the Company’s directors 
holds any official functions or political posts.

ELECTIONS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Directors are elected at the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, upon proposal of the Board of Directors. 

The proposals of the Board of Directors are made following recommendations of the Nominating Committee.

Shareholder Recommendations and Nominees

Under  our  Articles  of  Incorporation,  one  or  more  registered  shareholders  who  together  represent  shares 
representing at least the lesser of (i) one percent of our issued share capital or (ii) an aggregate par value of one 
million Swiss francs may demand that an item be placed on the agenda of a meeting of shareholders, including 
a nominee for election to the Board of Directors. A request to place an item on the meeting agenda must be in 
writing, describe the proposal and be received by our Board of Directors at least 60 days prior to the date of the 
meeting. Demands by registered shareholders to place an item on the agenda of a meeting of shareholders should 
be  sent  to:  Secretary  to  the  Board  of  Directors,  Logitech  International  S.A.,  EPFL  -  Quartier  de  l’Innovation, 
Daniel  Borel  Innovation  Center  1015  Lausanne,  Switzerland,  or  c/o  Logitech  Inc.,  7600  Gateway  Boulevard, 
Newark, CA 94560, USA.

Under the Company’s Articles of Incorporation only registered shareholders are recognized as shareholders 
of the company. As a result, beneficial shareholders do not have a right to place an item on the agenda of a meeting, 
regardless  of  the  number  of  shares  they  hold.  For  information  on  how  beneficial  shareholders  may  become 
registered shareholders, see “Questions and Answers about the Logitech 2014 Annual General Meeting - If I am 
not a registered shareholder, can I attend and vote at the meeting?”

If the agenda of a general meeting of shareholders includes an item calling for the election of directors, any 

registered shareholder may propose a candidate for election to the Board of Directors before or at the meeting.

The Nominating Committee does not have a policy on consideration of recommendations for candidates to the 
Board of Directors from registered shareholders. The Nominating Committee considers it appropriate not to have a 
formal policy for consideration of such recommendations because the evaluation of potential members of the Board 
of Directors is by its nature a case-by-case process, depending on the composition of the Board at the time, the needs 
and status of the business of the Company, and the experience and qualification of the individual. Accordingly, 
the Nominating Committee would consider any such recommendations on a case-by-case basis in their discretion, 
and, if accepted for consideration, would evaluate any such properly submitted nominee in consideration of the 
membership criteria set forth under “Board Composition” below. Shareholder recommendations to the Board of 
Directors should be sent to the above address.

Board Composition

The Nominating Committee is responsible for reviewing and assessing with the Board the appropriate skills, 
experience, and background sought of Board members in the context of our business and the then-current membership 
on the Board. The Nominating Committee has not formally established any specific, minimum qualifications that 
must be met by each candidate for the Board of Directors or specific qualities or skills that are necessary for one or 
more of the members of the Board of Directors to possess. Similarly, the Nominating Committee does not have a 
formal policy on considering diversity in identifying candidates for election or re-election to the Board of Directors. 
However, we do not expect or intend that each director will have the same background, skills, and experience; we 
expect that Board members will have a diverse portfolio of backgrounds, skills, and experiences. One goal of this 
diversity is to assist the Board as a whole in its oversight and advice concerning our business and operations.

The review and assessment of Board candidates and the current membership of the Board by the Nominating 
Committee  and  the  Board  includes  numerous  diverse  factors,  such  as:  independence;  understanding  of  and 
experience in technology, finance, and marketing; international experience; age; and gender and ethnic diversity. 

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The priorities and emphasis of the Nominating Committee and of the Board with regard to these factors change 
from time to time to take into account changes in Logitech’s business and other trends, as well as the portfolio of 
skills and experience of current and prospective Board members.

Listed below are key skills and experience that we currently consider important for our directors to have in 
light of our current business and structure. We do not expect each director to possess every attribute. The directors’ 
biographies note each director’s relevant experience, qualifications, and skills relative to this list.

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Senior Leadership Experience. Directors who have served in senior leadership positions are important 
to Logitech, because they bring experience and perspective in analyzing, shaping, and overseeing the 
execution of important operational and policy issues at a senior level.

Financial Expertise. Knowledge of financial markets, financing and funding operations, and accounting 
and financial reporting processes is important because it assists our directors in understanding, advising, 
and overseeing Logitech’s structure, financial reporting, and internal control of such activities.

Industry  and  Technical  Expertise.  Because  we  develop  and  manufacture  hardware  and  software 
products, ship them worldwide, and sell to both major computer manufacturers and consumer electronics 
distributors  and  retailers,  expertise  in  hardware  and  software,  and  experience  in  supply  chain, 
manufacturing and consumer products is useful in understanding the opportunities and challenges of 
our business and in providing insight and oversight of management.

Brand Marketing Expertise. Because we are a consumer products company, directors who have brand 
marketing experience can provide expertise and guidance as we seek to maintain and expand brand and 
product awareness and a positive reputation.

Global Expertise. Because we are a global organization with research and development, and sales and 
other offices in many countries, directors with global expertise, particularly in Europe and Asia, can 
provide a useful business and cultural perspective regarding many significant aspects of our business.

Identification and Evaluation of Nominees for Directors

Our Nominating Committee uses a variety of methods for identifying and evaluating nominees for director. 
Our Nominating Committee regularly assesses the appropriate size and composition of the Board of Directors, the 
needs of the Board of Directors and the respective Committees of the Board of Directors and the qualifications of 
candidates in light of these needs. Candidates may come to the attention of the Nominating Committee through 
shareholders, management, current members of the Board of Directors or search firms. The evaluation of these 
candidates  may  be  based  solely  upon  information  provided  to  the  Committee  or  may  also  include  discussions 
with  persons  familiar  with  the  candidate,  an  interview  of  the  candidate  or  other  actions  the  Committee  deems 
appropriate, including the use of paid third parties to review candidates.

TERMS OF OFFICE OF DIRECTORS

Each director is elected individually by a separate vote of shareholders. Until 2012, each director was elected 
for a term of three years. At the Company’s 2012 Annual General Meeting, shareholders approved a change such 
that  each  director,  starting  with  the  directors  elected  at  the  2012  Annual  General  Meeting,  will  be  subject  to  a 
term of one year. Each director is being presented for re-election to the Board of Directors at the 2014 Annual 
General Meeting. Each director is eligible for re-election until his or her seventieth birthday. Directors may not seek 
reelection after they have reached 70 years of age, unless the Board of Directors adopts a resolution to the contrary. 
A member of the Board who reaches 70 years of age during the term of his or her directorship may remain a director 
until the expiration of the term. A director’s term of office as Chairman coincides with his or her term of office as 
a director. A director may be indefinitely re-elected as Chairman, subject to the age limit mentioned above.

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The year of appointment and remaining term of office as of March 31, 2014 for each director are as follows:

Name
Daniel Borel(1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Matthew Bousquette(1)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Kee-Lock Chua(1)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bracken Darrell(2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sally Davis(1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Guerrino De Luca(2)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Didier Hirsch(1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Neil Hunt(1)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Monika Ribar(1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(1)  Non-executive member of the Board of Directors.

(2)  Executive member of the Board of Directors.

BOARD RESPONSIBILITIES AND STRUCTURE

Year First Appointed
1988
2005
2000
2013
2007
1998
2012
2010
2004

Year Current Term Expires
Annual General Meeting 2014
Annual General Meeting 2014
Annual General Meeting 2014
Annual General Meeting 2014
Annual General Meeting 2014
Annual General Meeting 2014
Annual General Meeting 2014
Annual General Meeting 2014
Annual General Meeting 2014

The  Board  of  Directors  is  responsible  for  supervising  the  management  of  the  business  and  affairs  of  the 
Company. In addition to the non-transferable powers and duties of boards of directors under Swiss law, the Logitech 
Board of Directors also has the following responsibilities:

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the signatory power of its members;

the approval of the budget submitted by the Chief Executive Officer;

the approval of investments or acquisitions of more than $10 million in the aggregate not included in the 
approved budgets; 

the approval of any expenditure of more than US $10 million not specifically identified in the approved 
budgets; and

the approval of the sale or acquisition, including related borrowings, of the Company’s real estate.

The Board of Directors has delegated the management of the Company to the Chief Executive Officer and 
the  executive  officers,  except  where  Swiss  law  or  the  Company’s  Articles  of  Incorporation  or  Organizational 
Regulations (By-Laws) provide differently.

Board Leadership Structure

The  Board  has  since  1997  had  a  general  practice  that  the  positions  of  Chairman  of  the  Board  and  Chief 
Executive  Officer  should  be  held  by  separate  persons  as  an  aid  in  the  Board’s  oversight  of  management.  Since 
1997, the Chairman has been a former Chief Executive Officer of the Company and has served as a full-time senior 
executive. Logitech believes that there are advantages to having a former Chief Executive Officer as Chairman, 
for matters such as: leadership continuity; day-to-day assistance to and oversight of the Chief Executive Officer 
and other executive officers; and facilitating communications and relations between the Board, the Chief Executive 
Officer, and other senior management.

Mr. De Luca, the Company’s former Chief Executive Officer and current Chairman, has served in that role 
since January 2008. On July 27, 2011, Mr. De Luca assumed the role of acting President and Chief Executive Officer, 
in addition to continuing his duties as Chairman, at the request of the Board of Directors. The Board appointed 
Bracken Darrell as President as of April 9, 2012, and he became the Chief Executive Officer as of January 1, 2013. 
The Board considered the holding of both the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer positions by Mr. De Luca as 
a temporary arrangement, and returned to its general practice of the positions being held by separate persons upon 
the appointment of Mr. Darrell as Chief Executive Officer.

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The Chairman of the Board is elected by the shareholders on an annual basis, at the Annual General Meeting 
of Shareholders. The Secretary of the Board of Directors is appointed at the Board meeting coinciding with the 
Annual General Meeting of Shareholders. As of September 30, 2014, the Secretary was Ms. Catherine Valentine, 
the Company’s Vice President, Legal and General Counsel.

Role of the Chairman and of the Chief Executive Officer 

The Chairman assumes a leading role in mid- and long-term strategic planning and the selection of top-level 

management, and he supports major transaction initiatives of Logitech. 

The Chief Executive Officer manages the day-to-day operations of Logitech, with the support of the other 

executive officers. The Chief Executive Officer has, in particular, the following powers and duties: 

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defining and implementing short and medium term strategies;

preparing the budget, which must be approved by the Board of Directors;

reviewing and certifying the Company’s annual report;

appointing, dismissing and promoting any employees of Logitech other than executive officers and the 
head of the internal audit function;

taking immediate measures to protect the interests of the Company where a breach of duty is suspected 
from executive officers until the Board has decided on the matter;

carrying out Board resolutions;

reporting regularly to the Chairman of the Board of Directors on the activities of the business;

preparing supporting documents for resolutions that are to be passed by the Board of Directors; and

deciding on issues brought to his attention by executive officers.

The detailed authorities and responsibilities of the Board of Directors, the Chief Executive Officer and the 
executive officers are set out in the Company’s Articles of Incorporation and Organizational Regulations. Please 
refer to http://ir.logitech.com for copies of these documents.

Lead Independent Director 

As appointed by the Board, Mr. Bousquette serves as Lead Independent Director. The responsibilities of the 
Lead Independent Director include chairing meetings of the non-executive directors and serving as the presiding 
director in performing such other functions as the Board may direct. The Lead Independent Director is elected 
annually by the Independent Directors.

Means by Which the Board of Directors Supervises Executive Officers 

The Board of Directors is regularly informed on developments and issues in Logitech’s business, and monitors 

the activities and responsibilities of the executive officers in various ways.

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At  each  regular  Board  meeting  the  Chief  Executive  Officer  reports  to  the  Board  of  Directors  on 
developments and important issues. The Chief Executive Officer also provides regular updates to the 
Board members regarding Logitech’s business between the dates of regular Board meetings. 

The offices of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer are generally separated, to help ensure balance 
between leadership of the Board and leadership of the day-to-day management of Logitech. 

Executive  officers  and  other  members  of  senior  management,  at  the  invitation  of  the  Board,  attend 
portions of meetings of the Board and its Committees to report on the financial results of Logitech, its 
operations, performance and outlook, and on areas of the business within their responsibility, as well as 
other business matters. For further information on participation by executive officers and other members 
of senior management in Board and Committee meetings please refer to “Board Committees” below.

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There are regular quarterly closed sessions of the non-executive, independent members of the Board 
of Directors, led by the Lead Independent Director, where Logitech issues are discussed without the 
presence of executive or non-independent members of the Board or executive officers.

The  Board  holds  quarterly  closed  sessions,  where  all  Board  members  meet  without  the  presence  of 
non-Board members, to discuss matters appropriate to such sessions, including organizational structure 
and the hiring and mandates of executive officers.

There are regularly scheduled reviews at Board meetings of Logitech strategic and operational issues, 
including  discussions  of  issues  placed  on  the  agenda  by  the  non-executive  members  of  the  Board 
of Directors.

The Board reviews and approves significant changes in Logitech’s structure and organization, and is 
actively involved in significant transactions, including acquisitions, divestitures and major investments.

All non-executive Board members have access, at their request, to all internal Logitech information.

The head of the Internal Audit function reports to the Audit Committee.

The Board’s Role in Risk Oversight

One of the Board’s functions is oversight of risk management at Logitech. “Risk” is inherent in business, and 
the Board seeks to understand and advise on risk in conjunction with the activities of the Board and the Board’s 
Committees.

The largest risk in any business typically is that the products and services it offers will not be met by customer 
demand, because of poor strategy, poor execution, lack of competitiveness, or some combination of these or other 
factors. The Board implements its risk oversight responsibilities, at the highest level, through regular reviews of 
the Company’s business, product strategy and competitive position, and through management and organizational 
reviews, evaluations and succession planning.

Within the broad strategic framework established by the Board, management is responsible for identifying risk 
and risk controls related to significant business activities; mapping the risks to company strategy; and developing 
programs and recommendations to determine the sufficiency of risk identification, the balance of potential risk to 
potential reward and the appropriate manner in which to control risk.

The  Board’s  risk  oversight  role  is  implemented  at  the  full  Board  level,  and  also  in  individual  Board 
Committees. The full Board receives specific reports on enterprise risk management, in which the identification 
and control of risk are the primary topics of the discussion. Presentations and other information for the Board and 
Board Committees generally identify and discuss relevant risk and risk control; and the Board members assess and 
oversee the risks as a part of their review of the related business, financial, or other activity of the Company. The 
Compensation Committee oversees issues related to the design and risk controls of compensation programs. The 
Audit Committee oversees issues related to internal control over financial reporting and Logitech’s risk tolerance 
in  cash-management  investments.  The  Board’s  role  in  oversight  does  not  have  a  direct  impact  on  the  Board’s 
leadership structure, which is discussed above.

Board Meetings

The Chairman sets the agenda for Board meetings, in coordination with the Chief Executive Officer. Any 
member of the Board of Directors may request that a meeting of the Board be convened. The directors receive 
materials in advance of Board meetings allowing them to prepare for the handling of the items on the agenda.

The  Chairman  and  Chief  Executive  Officer  recommend  executive  officers  or  other  members  of  senior 
management  who,  at  the  invitation  of  the  Board,  attend  portions  of  each  quarterly  Board  meeting  to  report  on 
areas of the business within their responsibility. Infrequently, the Board may also receive reports from external 
consultants such as executive search or succession experts or outside legal experts to assist the Board on matters it 
is considering.

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The  Board  typically  holds  regularly  scheduled  Board  meetings  twice  each  quarter:  once  for  a  review  and 
discussion of the Company, its strategy or both, which lasts a full day to a day-and-a-half and in which all directors 
participate in person except in special individual circumstances; and once for a quarterly earnings-related meeting, 
which  lasts  for  approximately  an  hour  and  in  which  directors  participate  in  person  or  by  telephone  or  video 
conference. Additional meetings of the Board may be held by telephone or video conference and the duration of 
such meetings varies depending on the subject matters considered. 

Emergency Resolutions

In  case  of  emergency,  the  Chairman  of  the  Board  may  have  the  power  to  pass  resolutions  which  would 
otherwise be the responsibility of the Board. Decisions by the Chairman of the Board made in this manner are 
subject to ratification by the Board of Directors at its next meeting or by way of written consent. No such emergency 
resolutions were passed during fiscal year 2014.

Independent Director Sessions

The Board of Directors has adopted a policy of regularly scheduled sessions of Board meetings where the 
independent directors meet to consider matters without management or non-independent directors present. During 
fiscal year 2014, separate sessions of the independent directors were held at five separate meetings.

Board Effectiveness

Our  Board  of  Directors  performs  an  annual  self-assessment  to  evaluate  its  effectiveness  in  fulfilling 

its obligations.

BOARD COMMITTEES

The Board has standing Audit, Compensation, and Nominating Committees to assist the Board in carrying 
out its duties. During fiscal year 2014, the Board also had a Committee for Board Compensation but, in March 2014, 
the Committee for Board Compensation was terminated and its responsibilities were assigned to the Compensation 
Committee, composed entirely of independent directors. Each of the Board committees is now composed entirely 
of directors that are independent in accordance with the published listing requirements of the Nasdaq Stock Market 
and Swiss corporate governance best practices guidelines. At each quarterly Board meeting, each applicable Board 
Committee reports to the full Board on the substance of the Committee’s meetings, if any, during the quarter.

Each Committee has a written charter approved by the Board. The chair of each Committee determines the 
Committee’s meeting agenda. The Board Committee members receive materials in advance of Committee meetings 
allowing  them  to  prepare  for  the  meeting.  The  Charters  of  each  Board  Committee  are  available  on  Logitech’s 
Investor Relations website at http://ir.logitech.com. Each of the Audit, Compensation and Nominating Committees 
has the authority to engage outside experts, advisors and counsel to the extent it considers appropriate to assist the 
Committee in its work. The members of the Committees are identified in the following table.

Director
Daniel Borel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Matthew Bousquette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Kee-Lock Chua . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bracken Darrell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sally Davis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Guerrino De Luca . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Didier Hirsch  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Neil Hunt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Monika Ribar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Audit

Compensation Nominating

X
Chair

X

X
X 

X

Chair

X

Chair

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Attendance at Board, Committee and Annual Shareholders’ Meetings 

In fiscal year 2014 the Board met twelve times, nine of which were regularly scheduled meetings. In addition, 
the Audit Committee met ten times, the Compensation Committee met four times, the Nominating Committee met 
five times, and the Committee for Board Compensation met one time. In addition to its meetings, the Board took 
six actions for approval by written consent during fiscal year 2014. We expect each director to attend each meeting 
of the Board and the Committees on which he or she serves, and also expect them to attend the Annual General 
Meeting of shareholders. Each director attended the 2014 Annual General Meeting. All of the incumbent directors 
attended  at  least  75%  of  the  meetings  of  the  Board  and  the  Committees  on  which  he  or  she  served.  Detailed 
attendance information for Board and Board Committee meetings during fiscal year 2014 is as follows:

# of meetings held  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Daniel Borel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Matthew Bousquette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Erh-Hsun Chang(1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Kee-Lock Chua(2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bracken P. Darrell(3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sally Davis(4)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Guerrino De Luca . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Didier Hirsch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Neil Hunt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Monika Ribar(4)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Board of 
Directors
12
10
12
5
12
6
11
12
11
12
11

Audit 
Committee
10

Compensation 
Committee
4

Nominating 
Committee
5

Committee for 
Board 
Compensation
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(1)  Mr. Chang did not stand for re-election as a director at the Annual General Meeting on September 4, 2013.

(2)  Mr. Chua joined the Audit Committee, effective as of September 5, 2014, and attended all six of the Audit 
Committee meetings that were held after that date and both of the Compensation Committee meetings that 
were held prior to that date. Prior to joining the Audit Committee, he attended one of the Committee meetings 
as an observer.

(3)  Mr. Darrell was elected to the Board as of the Annual General Meeting on September 4, 2013, and attended 

all six of the Board meetings that were held on or after that date.

(4)  Ms. Davis and Ms. Ribar each joined the Compensation Committee, effective as of September 4, 2014, and 
attended both of the Compensation Committee meetings that were held after that date. Prior to joining the 
Compensation Committee, each of them attended one of the Committee meetings as an observer.

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee is appointed by the Board to assist the Board in monitoring the Company’s financial 
accounting, controls, planning and reporting. It is composed of only non-executive, independent Board members. 
Among its duties, the Audit Committee:

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reviews the adequacy of the Company’s internal controls and disclosure controls and procedures; 

reviews  the  independence,  fee  arrangements,  audit  scope,  and  performance  of  the  Company’s 
independent auditors, and recommends the appointment or replacement of independent auditors to the 
Board of Directors; 

reviews and approves all non-audit work to be performed by the independent auditors;

reviews the scope of Logitech’s internal auditing and the adequacy of the organizational structure and 
qualifications of the internal auditing staff; 

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reviews, before release, the quarterly results and interim financial data; 

reviews with management and the independent auditors the Company’s major financial risk exposures 
and the steps management has taken to monitor and control those exposures, including the Company’s 
guidelines and policies with respect to risk assessment and risk management; and

reviews, before release, the audited financial statements and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis 
of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” contained in the Company’s annual reporting, and 
recommends that the Board of Directors submit these items to the shareholders’ meeting for approval.

The Audit Committee currently consists of Mr. Hirsch, Chairperson, Mr. Bousquette, Mr. Chua, Ms. Davis 
and Ms. Ribar. Mr. Erh-Hsun Chang participated as a member of the Committee until the Annual General Meeting 
on September 4, 2013. Mr. Chua joined the Committee as of the Board meeting on September 5, 2013. The Board 
of Directors has determined that each member of the Audit Committee meets the independence requirements of the 
Nasdaq Stock Market listing standards and the applicable rules and regulations of the SEC. In addition, the Board 
has determined that Mr. Hirsch, Mr. Bousquette and Ms. Ribar are audit committee financial experts as defined by 
the applicable rules and regulations of the SEC.

The Audit Committee met ten times in fiscal year 2014. Four meetings were held in person on the day prior 
to  the  regularly  scheduled  quarterly  Board  meeting,  for  two-and-a-half  to  three-and-a-half  hours,  and  six  were 
held by telephone, for approximately an hour preceding the Company’s quarterly report of financial results and, 
starting in October 2013, for approximately half-an-hour preceding the filing of the Company’s quarterly report on 
Form 10-Q. The Committee received reports and presentations before the meetings in order to allow them time to 
prepare adequately. At the Committee’s invitation, the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, Corporate Controller, 
Vice President of Internal Audit and General Counsel or Associate General Counsel attended each meeting, and 
representatives from the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, 
also attended each meeting. Other members of management also participated in certain meetings. Six meetings also 
included a separate session with representatives of the independent registered public accounting firm, and three 
meetings included separate sessions with the Chief Financial Officer and with the head of Internal Audit.

Compensation Committee 

The  Compensation  Committee  reviews  and  approves,  or  recommends  to  the  Board  for  approval,  the 
compensation of executive officers and non-executive Board members and Logitech’s compensation policies and 
programs,  including  share-based  compensation  programs  and  other  incentive-based  compensation.  Within  the 
guidelines established by the Board and the limits set forth in the Company’s employee equity incentive plans, the 
Compensation Committee also has the authority to grant equity incentive awards to employees without further 
Board approval. The Committee is composed of only non-executive, independent Board members.

The  Compensation  Committee  currently  consists  of  Mr.  Bousquette,  Chairman,  Ms.  Davis,  Dr.  Hunt  and 
Ms. Ribar. Mr. Chua participated as a member of the Committee until the Annual General Meeting on September 4, 
2013. Ms. Davis and Ms. Ribar joined the Committee as of the Board meeting on September 5, 2013. The Board of 
Directors has determined that each member of the Committee meets the independence requirements of the Nasdaq 
Stock Market listing standards.

The  Compensation  Committee  met  four  times  in  fiscal  year  2014.  At  the  Committee’s  invitation,  the 
Company’s Vice President of People & Culture (formerly Worldwide Human Resources) and the Senior Director 
of Worldwide Compensation & Benefits attended each meeting, and the Committee’s independent advisor from 
Radford Consulting attended one meeting. All four meetings were held in person and each meeting lasted for one 
to three hours. In addition to its meetings, the Committee took seventeen actions for approval by written consent 
during fiscal year 2013.

Please refer to the Company’s Compensation Report for further information on the Compensation Committee’s 

criteria and process for evaluating executive compensation.

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Committee for Board Compensation

The  Committee  for  Board  Compensation  established  the  compensation  of  the  non-executive  directors 
until March 31, 2014. The Committee consisted of Mr. De Luca during its period of activity in fiscal year 2014. 
The Committee for Board Compensation met one time in fiscal year 2014. The meeting was held in person and 
lasted up to approximately one hour. At the Committee’s invitation, the Company’s Senior Director of Worldwide 
Compensation  &  Benefits  attended  the  meeting.  The  Committee  was  terminated  as  of  March  25,  2014  and  its 
responsibilities were assigned to the Compensation Committee, composed entirely of independent directors.

Nominating Committee 

The Nominating Committee is composed of at least three members, with each of the members being non-

executive, independent directors effective as of April 1, 2014. Among its duties, the Nominating Committee:

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evaluates the composition of the Board of Directors and its Committees, determines future requirements 
and makes recommendations to the Board of Directors for approval; 

determines on an annual basis the desired Board qualifications and expertise and conducts searches for 
potential directors with these attributes; 

evaluates and makes recommendations of nominees for election to the Board of Directors; and

evaluates and makes recommendations to the Board concerning the appointment of directors to Board 
Committees and the selection of Board Committee chairs.

The  Nominating  Committee  may  and  typically  does  retain  an  executive  search  firm  to  assist  with  the 
identification and evaluation of prospective Board nominees based on criteria established by the Committee. For 
information on the Nominating Committee’s policies with respect to director nominations please see “Elections to 
the Board of Directors” above.

The  Nominating  Committee  currently  consists  of  Mr.  Chua,  Chairman,  Mr.  Bousquette  and  Ms.  Davis. 
Mr. De Luca, who is not an independent director under applicable Nasdaq rules and had been the Chairman of 
the Committee, stepped down from the Committee as of March 31, 2014. Mr. Bousquette joined the Committee as 
of April 1, 2014. The Board of Directors has determined that Mr. Chua, Mr. Bousquette and Ms. Davis meet the 
independence requirements of the Nasdaq Stock Market listing standards. Upon the Committee’s recommendation 
of nominees for election to the Board of Directors, the nominees are presented to the full Board. Nominees are then 
selected by a majority of the independent members of the Board. The Nominating Committee met five times in 
fiscal year 2014. The meetings were held in person or by teleconference and lasted approximately one hour.

COMPENSATION COMMITTEE INTERLOCKS AND INSIDER PARTICIPATION 

None of the members of the Compensation Committee has been an officer or employee of Logitech. None 
of our executive officers serves on the board of directors or compensation committee of a company that has an 
executive officer that serves on our Board of Directors.

COMMUNICATIONS WITH THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS 

Shareholders  may  contact  the  Board  of  Directors  about  bona  fide  issues  or  questions  about  Logitech  by 
sending an email to generalcounsel@logitech.com or by writing the Corporate Secretary at the following address:

Logitech International S.A. 
Attn: Corporate Secretary  
EPFL - Quartier de l’Innovation  
Daniel Borel Innovation Center  
1015 Lausanne, Switzerland

All such shareholder communications will be forwarded to the appropriate member or members of the Board 

of Directors or, if none is specified, to the Chairman of the Board of Directors.

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SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT  
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

In accordance with the proxy statement rules under U.S. securities laws, the following table shows the number 

of our shares beneficially owned as of September 30, 2014 by:

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each person or group known by Logitech, based on filings pursuant to Section 13(d) or (g) under the 
U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or notifications to the Company under applicable Swiss laws, to 
own beneficially more than 5% of our outstanding shares as of September 30, 2014; 

each director and each nominee for director; 

the  persons  named  in  the  Summary  Compensation  Table  in  the  Compensation  Report  (the  “named 
executive officers”); and

all directors and current executive officers as a group.

Beneficial Owner(1)
5% Shareholders:
Daniel Borel(5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Number  
of Shares
Owned(2)

Shares that May
be Acquired
Within 60 Days(3)  

Total
Beneficial
Ownership  

Total as a
Percentage 
of Shares
Outstanding(4)

9,601,343

18,400

9,619,743

5.9%

Directors, not including the Chairman or the CEO:
Daniel Borel(5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Matthew Bousquette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Erh-Hsun Chang(6)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Kee-Lock Chua . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sally Davis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Neil Hunt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Monika Ribar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Didier Hirsch  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

9,601,343
38,453
18,579
69,972
67,103
29,433
43,245
6,228

18,400
93,400
—
33,400
48,400
18,400
33,400
27,468

9,619,743
131,853
18,579
103,372
115,503
47,833
76,645
33,696

Named Executive Officers
Guerrino De Luca . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bracken P. Darrell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vincent Pilette  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Marcel Stolk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
L. Joseph Sullivan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Erik K. Bardman(7) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Michael Doktorczyk(8) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Current Directors and Executive Officers, 

167,679
114,513
165,806
30,727  
52,515
—
19,173

505,000
650,000
253,333  

—
250,750
—
4,375

672,679
764,513
419,139
30,727  
303,265
—
23,548

5.9%
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*
*
*
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*

as a Group (13)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10,405,596

1,931,951 12,337,547

7.6%

* 

Less than 1%

(1)  Unless  otherwise  indicated,  the  address  for  each  beneficial  owner  listed  in  this  table  is  c/o  Logitech 
International  S.A.,  Rue  du  Sablon  2-4  Morges,  Switzerland  /  7600  Gateway  Boulevard,  Newark, 
California 94560.

(2)  To Logitech’s knowledge, except as otherwise noted in the footnotes to this table, each director and executive 
officer has sole voting and investment power over the shares reported as beneficially owned in accordance 
with SEC rules, subject to community property laws where applicable.

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(3) 

Includes shares represented by vested, unexercised options as of September 30, 2014 and options and restricted 
stock units that are expected to vest within 60 days after September 30, 2014. These shares are deemed to 
be  outstanding  for  the  purpose  of  computing  the  percentage  ownership  of  the  person  holding  the  options 
or  restricted  stock  units,  but  are  not  treated  as  outstanding  for  the  purpose  of  computing  the  percentage 
ownership of any other person. For Ms. Davis, Ms. Ribar and Messrs. Borel, Bousquette, Chua and Hunt, 
18,400 of the shares that they may acquire within 60 days vested on August 31, 2014 but will not settle until 
the Company is current on its periodic reports required to be filed with the SEC, at which time such shares 
will also be subject to a net issuance to cover withholding taxes. For Mr. Hirsch, 27,468 of the shares that 
he may acquire within 60 days vested on August 31, 2014 but will not settle until the Company is current 
on its periodic reports required to be filed with the SEC, at which time such shares will also be subject to 
a net issuance to cover withholding taxes. For Mr. Pilette, 253,333 of the shares that he may acquire within 
60 days vested on September 15, 2014 but will not settle until the Company is current on its periodic reports 
required to be filed with the SEC, at which time such shares will also be subject to a net issuance to cover 
withholding  taxes.  For  Mr.  Sullivan,  4,500  of  the  shares  that  he  may  acquire  within  60  days  will  vest  on 
November 15, 2014, at which time such shares will also be subject to a net issuance to cover withholding taxes. 
For Mr. Doktorczyk, 4,375 of the shares that he may acquire within 60 days vested on August 15, 2014 but 
will not settle until the Company is current on its periodic reports required to be filed with the SEC, at which 
time such shares will also be subject to a net issuance to cover withholding taxes.

(4)  Based  on  163,259,279  shares  outstanding  on  September  30,  2014  (173,106,620  shares  outstanding  less 

9,847,341 treasury shares outstanding).

(5)  The number of shares held by Mr. Borel includes (a) 53,000 shares held by a charitable foundation, of which 
Mr.  Borel  and  other  members  of  his  family  are  board  members  and  (b)  6,500  shares  held  by  Mr.  Borel’s 
spouse. As of September 30, 2014, Mr. Borel’s indicated sole investment and voting power with respect to 
9,541,843 shares, shared investment power with respect to 59,500 shares and shared voting power with respect 
to 53,000 shares.

(6)  Mr. Chang did not stand for re-election as a director at the Annual General Meeting in September 2013.

(7)  Mr. Bardman resigned as an executive officer of the Company effective as of April 26, 2013.

(8)  Mr. Doktorczyk served as interim Principle Financial Officer and Principle Accounting officer from May 29, 
2013 until September 3, 2013, Mr. Doktorczyk was the Company’s Vice President of Finance and Corporate 
Controller throughout the fiscal year 2014, but he was not an executive officer.

SHARE OWNERSHIP GUIDELINES 

Members of the Board of Directors and executive officers and other officers who report directly to the Chief 

Executive Officer or President are subject to share ownership guidelines. 

Directors are required to own Logitech shares with a market value equal to 3 times the annual Board retainer 
under guidelines adopted by the Board in June 2006 and revised in June 2013. Directors are required to achieve 
this ownership within five years of joining the Board, or, in the case of directors serving at the time the guidelines 
were originally adopted, within five years of the effective date of adoption of the guidelines. The guidelines will be 
adjusted to reflect any capital adjustments, and will be re-evaluated by the Board from time to time. As of July 31, 
2014, each director had either satisfied these ownership guidelines or had time remaining to do so.

The Compensation Committee adopted share ownership guidelines for executive officers and other officers 
who report directly to the Chief Executive Officer or President effective September 2008 and revised in September 
2013. These guidelines now apply to executive officers and other officers who report directly to the Chief Executive 
Officer. These guidelines require: 

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the Chief Executive Officer to hold a number of Logitech shares with a market value equal to 5 times 
his annual base salary; 

the Chief Financial Officer to hold a number of Logitech shares with a market value equal to 3 time his 
annual base salary;

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executive officers, other than the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, to hold a number 
of Logitech shares with a market value equal to 2 times their respective annual base salaries; and

remaining  officers  who  report  directly  to  the  Chief  Executive  Officer  to  hold  a  number  of  Logitech 
shares with a market value equal to their respective annual base salaries.

Officers subject to the guidelines are required to achieve the guideline within five years of being appointed to 
the position making them subject to the guideline, or, in the case of such officers serving at the time the guidelines 
were originally adopted, within five years of the effective date of adoption of the guidelines. The guidelines will 
be adjusted to reflect any capital adjustments, and will be re-evaluated by the Compensation Committee from time 
to time. Up to 50% of the guideline may be met through the net value of vested, unexercised stock options. If the 
guideline is not met within five years, the Chief Executive Officer must hold 100% of his after-tax shares resulting 
from option exercises or other equity incentive awards until the guideline is reached, and all other executive officers 
and Chief Executive Officer direct reports must hold at least 50% of the net shares resulting from option exercises 
or other equity incentive awards until the guideline is reached. In addition, if the guideline is not met, the officer 
will have 50% of the after-tax value of any earned bonuses under the Leadership Team Bonus Program paid in 
fully vested Logitech shares. This provision was enforced for two officers in connection with the fiscal year 2014 
bonuses. As of September 30, 2014, twelve of the thirteen executive officers and other officers who report directly 
to Chief Executive Officer had either satisfied these ownership guidelines or had time remaining to do so.

CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS 

OUR POLICIES 

It  is  our  policy  that  all  employees  must  not  engage  in  any  activities  which  could  conflict  with  Logitech’s 
business interests, which could adversely affect its reputation or which could interfere with the fulfillment of the 
responsibilities of the employee’s job, which at all times must be performed in the best interests of Logitech. In 
addition, Logitech employees may not use their position with Logitech, or Logitech’s information or assets, for 
their personal gain or for the improper benefit of others. These policies are included in our Conflict of Interest 
and Business Ethics Policy, which covers our directors, executive officers and other employees. If in a particular 
circumstance the Board concludes that there is or may be a perceived conflict of interest, the Board will instruct 
our Legal department to work with our relevant business units to determine if there is a conflict of interest. Any 
waivers  to  these  conflict  rules  with  regard  to  a  director  or  executive  officer  require  the  prior  approval  of  the 
Audit Committee.

NASDAQ RULES AND SWISS BEST CORPORATE GOVERNANCE PRACTICES 

Nasdaq rules defining “independent” director status also govern conflict of interest situations, as do Swiss 
best  corporate  governance  principles  published  by  economiesuisse,  a  leading  Swiss  business  organization.  As 
discussed above, the Board of Directors has determined that each of our directors and nominee to be a director, 
other than Mr. Borel, Mr. Darrell and Mr. De Luca, qualifies as “independent” in accordance with the Nasdaq rules. 
The Nasdaq rules include a series of objective tests that would not allow a director to be considered independent 
if the director has or has had certain employment, business or family relationships with the company. The Nasdaq 
independence definition also includes a requirement that the Board review the relations between each independent 
director and the company on a subjective basis. In accordance with that review, the Board has made a subjective 
determination as to each independent director that no relationships exist that, in the opinion of the Board, would 
interfere with the exercise of independent judgment in carrying out the responsibilities of a director.

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SEC RULES 

In addition to the Logitech and Nasdaq policies and rules described above, the SEC has specific disclosure 
requirements  covering  certain  types  of  transactions  involving  Logitech  and  a  director  or  executive  officer  or 
persons and entities affiliated with them. Since April 1, 2013, we have not been a party to, and we have no plans to 
be a party to, any transaction or series of similar transactions in which the amount involved exceeded or will exceed 
US $120,000 and in which any current director, director nominee, executive officer, holder of more than 5% of our 
shares, or any member of the immediate family of any of the foregoing, had or will have a direct or indirect material 
interest. We have entered into an indemnification agreement with each of our directors and executive officers. The 
indemnification agreements require us to indemnify our directors and officers to the fullest extent permitted by 
Swiss and California law.

None of the following persons has been indebted to Logitech or its subsidiaries at any time since the beginning 
of fiscal year 2014: any of our directors or executive officers; any nominee for election as a director; any member 
of the immediate family of any of our directors, executive officers or nominees for director; any corporation or 
organization of which any of our directors, executive officers or nominees is an executive officer or partner or 
is, directly or indirectly, the beneficial owner of 10% or more of any class of equity securities (except trade debt 
entered into in the ordinary course of business); and any trust or other estate in which any of the directors, executive 
officers or nominees for director has a substantial beneficial interest or for which such person serves as a trustee 
or in a similar capacity.

INDEPENDENT AUDITORS 

Under  Logitech’s  Articles  of  Incorporation,  the  shareholders  elect  or  re-elect  the  Company’s  independent 

auditors each year at the Annual General Meeting.

Logitech’s  independent  auditors  for  fiscal  year  2014  were  PricewaterhouseCoopers  S.A.,  Lausanne, 
Switzerland (referred to as “PwC S.A.”). PwC S.A. assumed its first audit mandate for Logitech in 1988. They 
were  re-elected  by  the  shareholders  as  Logitech’s  auditors  at  the  Annual  General  Meeting  in  September  2013. 
For  purposes  of  U.S.  securities  law  reporting,  PricewaterhouseCoopers  LLP,  San  Jose,  California  (referred  to 
as  “PwC  LLP”),  served  as  the  Company’s  independent  registered  public  accounting  firm  for  fiscal  year  2014. 
Together, PwC S.A. and PwC LLP are referred to as “PwC.” As appointed by the Board, the Audit Committee is 
responsible for supervising the performance of the Company’s independent auditors, and recommends the election 
or replacement of the independent auditors to the Board of Directors.

Representatives of PwC were invited to attend all regular meetings of the Audit Committee. During fiscal 
year 2014, PwC representatives attended all ten of the Audit Committee meetings. The Committee met separately 
six times with representatives of PwC in closed sessions of Committee meetings.

On a quarterly basis, PwC reports on the findings of their audit and/or review work including their audit of 
Logitech’s internal control over financial reporting. These reports include their assessment of critical accounting 
policies  and  practices  used,  alternative  treatments  of  financial  information  discussed  with  management,  and 
other  material  written  communication  between  PwC  and  management.  At  each  quarterly  Board  meeting,  the 
Audit Committee reports to the full Board on the substance of the Committee meetings during the quarter. On 
an annual basis, the Audit Committee approves PwC’s audit plan and evaluates the performance of PwC and its 
senior representatives in fulfilling its responsibilities. Moreover, the Audit Committee recommends to the Board 
the appointment or replacement of the independent auditors, subject to shareholder approval. The Audit Committee 
reviews the annual report provided by PwC as to its independence.

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Change in Independent Auditor

As  disclosed  in  a  Current  Report  on  Form  8-K  filed  by  the  Company  on  November  13,  2014,  PwC  S.A. 
and PwC LLP declined to stand for re-election as Logitech’s independent auditors and as Logitech’s independent 
registered  public  accounting  firm,  respectively,  for  the  fiscal  year  ending  March  31,  2015.  On  November  12, 
2014, the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors (the “Audit Committee”) of Logitech appointed KPMG LLP 
(“KPMG”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending March 31, 
2015 for purposes of U.S. securities law reporting purposes.

Information about PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

The reports of PwC on the Company’s financial statements for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2013 and 
March 31, 2014 did not contain an adverse opinion or a disclaimer of opinion; nor were they qualified or modified 
as to uncertainty, audit scope or accounting principles. In connection with the audits of the Company’s financial 
statements  for  the  fiscal  years  ended  March  31,  2014  and  2013  and  in  the  subsequent  interim  period  through 
November 6, 2014 there were no “disagreements” (as that term is defined in Item 304(a)(1)(iv) of Regulation S-K) 
with  PwC  LLP  on  any  matter  of  accounting  principles  or  practices,  financial  statement  disclosure,  or  auditing 
scope or procedures which, if not resolved to the satisfaction of PwC LLP would have caused PwC LLP to make 
reference to the matter in their reports.

There were “reportable events” (as that term is defined in Item 304(a)(1)(v) of Regulation S-K) during the 
fiscal years ended March 31, 2014 and March 31, 2013 and the subsequent interim period through November 6, 
2014, as follows. On September 2, 2014 (U.S. time), the Company announced that the Audit Committee concluded 
that  the  consolidated  financial  statements  for  the  years  ended  March  31,  2011  and  2012  included  in  Logitech’s 
Annual Reports on Form 10-K for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 and for the three months 
ended June 30, 2011 included in Logitech’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three months ended June 30, 
2011 can no longer be relied on due to an accounting misstatement for inventory valuation reserves for Logitech’s 
now discontinued Revue product. The restated fiscal year 2012 consolidated financial statements are included in 
the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014. In addition, as previously 
disclosed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013, the Company’s 
management concluded that material weaknesses existed as of March 31, 2013, as follows: 

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The Company did not design and maintain effective controls over the review of supporting information 
to  determine  the  completeness  and  accuracy  of  the  consolidated  statement  of  cash  flows,  the 
consolidated statement of comprehensive income (loss) and disclosures in the notes to the consolidated 
financial statements; and 

The  Company  did  not  maintain  effective  controls  related  to  developing  an  appropriate  methodology 
to accrue the costs of product warranties given to end customers, including an on-going review of the 
assumptions within the methodology to determine the completeness and accuracy of the warranty accrual. 

In addition to these material weaknesses, which continued to exist as of March 31, 2014, as a result of the 
Audit  Committee’s  investigation  and  the  restatement  of  the  Company’s  financial  statements  the  Company’s 
management concluded that two additional material weaknesses existed as of March 31, 2014, including: 

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The  Company  did  not  maintain  an  effective  control  environment  as  former  finance  management 
exercised  bad  judgment  and  failed  to  provide  effective  oversight,  which  resulted  in  ineffective 
information and communication, whereby certain of the Company’s finance personnel did not adequately 
document and communicate accounting issues across the organization, including to our independent 
registered public accounting firm. Additionally, there was an insufficient complement of personnel with 
appropriate accounting knowledge, experience and competence, resulting in incorrect conclusions in 
the application of generally accepted accounting principles; and

The  Company  did  not  design  and  maintain  effective  controls  to  consider  all  relevant  information 
and document the underlying assumptions in our assessment of the valuation of finished goods, work 
in  process  and  components  inventory,  including  non-cancelable  orders  for  such  inventory,  related  to 
our now discontinued Revue product. 

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These material weaknesses, as well as the Company’s plans to remediate them, are set forth in Item 9A of 
the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013 and in Item 9A of the 
Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014. Accordingly, the reports of 
PwC LLP on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of March 31, 2013 and as of March 31, 
2014 as well as management’s reports as of the same date, which were included in the Company’s Annual Reports 
on Form 10-K for Fiscal Years 2013 and 2014, respectively, contained qualified opinions thereon. The material 
weaknesses in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that the Company disclosed in its Annual 
Report  on  Form  10-K  for  Fiscal  Year  2014  continued  to  exist  during  the  subsequent  interim  period  through 
November 6, 2014.

The Audit Committee discussed the subject matter of the reportable events with PwC. Other than as disclosed 
above, there were no reportable events during the fiscal years ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 and through the 
subsequent interim period through November 6, 2014. 

Logitech provided PwC with a copy of the disclosure set forth in this section, which disclosure was set forth 
in the Current Report on Form 8-K filed by the Company on November 13, 2014. PwC furnished Logitech with a 
letter addressed to the Securities and Exchange Commission stating their agreement with such disclosure. A copy 
of the letter was filed as Exhibit 16.1 to such Current Report on Form 8-K.

Information about KPMG LLP

On  November  12,  2014,  the  Audit  Committee  appointed  KPMG  LLP  (“KPMG”)  to  serve  as  its  new 
independent  registered  public  accounting  firm  to  audit  the  Company’s  financial  statements  for  the  fiscal  year 
ending  March  31,  2015.  KPMG’s  engagement  to  serve  as  the  Company’s  new  independent  registered  public 
accounting firm became effective on November 13, 2014. 

During the Company’s two most recent fiscal years ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 and prior to engaging 
KPMG,  neither  the  Company  nor  anyone  on  its  behalf  consulted  KPMG  regarding  either:  (i)  the  application  of 
accounting principles to a specified transaction, either completed or proposed, or the type of audit opinion that 
might be rendered on the Company’s financial statements, in connection with which either a written report or oral 
advice was provided to the Company that KPMG concluded was an important factor considered by the Company 
in reaching a decision as to the accounting, auditing or financial reporting issue; or (ii) any matter that was the 
subject of a disagreement or reportable event as defined in Regulation S-K, Item 304(a)(1)(iv) and Item 304(a)(1)
(v), respectively.

The Company authorized PwC to respond fully and without limitation to all requests of KPMG concerning all 
matters related to the audited periods by PwC, including with respect to the subject matter of the reportable events 
summarized above.

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AUDIT AND NON-AUDIT FEES

In addition to the audit services PwC provides with respect to Logitech’s annual audited consolidated financial 
statements and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, PwC has provided non-audit services 
to  Logitech  in  the  past  and  may  provide  them  in  the  future.  Non-audit  services  are  services  other  than  those 
provided in connection with an audit or a review of Logitech’s financial statements. The Audit Committee of the 
Board of Directors determined that the rendering of non-audit services by PwC was compatible with maintaining 
their independence. 

The following table sets forth the aggregate fees billed to us for the audit and other services provided by PwC 

during the fiscal years ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 (in thousands): 

Audit fees(1)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Audit-related fees(2)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Tax fees(3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
All other fees(4). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Total  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

2014
$ 7,031
—
342
19
$7,392

2013
$ 3,143
5
502
17
$3,667

(1)  Audit fees. This category represent fees for professional services provided in connection with the audit of our 
financial statements, the audit of our internal control over financial reporting, and review of our quarterly 
financial statements and audit services provided in connection with other statutory or regulatory filings. Audit 
fees also include fees incurred for professional services rendered in connection with the Audit Committee 
independent investigation into certain accounting and financial reporting matters in the fiscal year ended 
March 31, 2014. 

(2)  Audit-related  fees.  This  category  represents  consultation  on  issues  such  as  acquisition  accounting,  due 
diligence  services  in  connection  with  acquisitions,  review  and  testing  of  the  impact  of  new  accounting 
pronouncements, and other topics.

(3)  Tax  fees.  This  category  represents  fees  for  tax  compliance,  assistance  with  tax  audits,  tax  advice  and 

tax planning.

(4)  All other fees. This category primarily represents fees for government grant audits and database licenses.

PRE-APPROVAL PROCEDURES AND POLICIES

The  Audit  Committee  pre-approves  all  audit  and  non-audit  services  provided  by  PwC.  This  pre-approval 
must occur before the auditor is engaged. The Audit Committee pre-approves categories of non-audit services and 
a target fee associated with each category. Usage of PwC fees against the target is presented to the Audit Committee 
at each in-person quarterly meeting, with additional amounts requested as needed. Services that last longer than a 
year must be re-approved by the Audit Committee.

The  Audit  Committee  can  delegate  the  pre-approval  ability  to  a  single  independent  member  of  the  Audit 
Committee. The delegate must communicate all services approved at the next scheduled Audit Committee meeting. 
The Audit Committee or its delegate can pre-approve types of services to be performed by PwC with a set dollar 
limit  per  type  of  service.  The  Vice  President,  Corporate  Controller  is  responsible  for  ensuring  that  the  work 
performed is within the scope and dollar limit as approved by the Audit Committee. Management must report to 
the Audit Committee the status of each project or service provided by PwC.

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REPORT OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE

The Audit Committee is responsible for overseeing Logitech’s accounting and financial reporting processes 
and audits of Logitech’s financial statements. The Audit Committee acts only in an oversight capacity and relies 
on the work and assurances of management, which has primary responsibility for Logitech’s financial statements 
and reports, Logitech’s internal auditors, as well as PwC, Logitech’s independent auditors, which is responsible 
for  expressing  an  opinion  on  the  conformity  of  Logitech’s  audited  financial  statements  to  generally  accepted 
accounting principles and attesting to the effectiveness of Logitech’s internal control over financial reporting.

The Board of Directors has adopted a written charter for the Audit Committee. A copy of the Charter can 
be  found  on  our  website  at  http://ir.logitech.com.  To  view  the  charter,  select  “Audit  Committee  Charter”  under 
“Corporate Governance.”

The Audit Committee has reviewed and discussed our audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended 
March  31,  2014,  with  our  management.  In  addition,  the  Audit  Committee  has  discussed  with  the  independent 
auditors the matters required to be discussed by the Statement on Auditing Standards No. 114, as amended (AICPA, 
Professional Standards, Vol. 1. AU Section 380), as adopted by the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board 
in Rule 3200T.

The Audit Committee has received the written disclosures and the letter from the independent accountant 
required by applicable requirements of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board regarding the independent 
accountant’s  communications  with  the  Audit  Committee  concerning  independence,  and  has  discussed  with  the 
independent accountant the independent accountant’s independence.

Based on the reviews and discussions referred to above, the Audit Committee recommended to the Board of 
Directors that the audited consolidated financial statements be included in Logitech’s Annual Report on Form 10-K 
for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014.

Submitted by the Audit Committee of the Board

Didier Hirsch, Chairperson 
Matthew Bousquette 
Kee-Lock Chua 
Sally Davis 
Monika Ribar 

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SECTION 16(a) BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP REPORTING COMPLIANCE

Section 16 of the Exchange Act requires Logitech’s directors, executive officers and any persons who own 
more than 10% of Logitech’s shares, to file initial reports of ownership and reports of changes in ownership with the 
SEC. Such persons are required by SEC regulation to furnish Logitech with copies of all Section 16(a) forms that 
they file. As a matter of practice, our administrative staff assists our executive officers and directors in preparing 
initial ownership reports and reporting ownership changes, and typically files these reports on their behalf.

We  believe  that  all  Section  16(a)  filing  requirements  were  met  in  fiscal  year  2014,  with  the  exceptions 

noted below:

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A late Form 3 report was filed for Marcel Stolk on April 17, 2014 to report his beneficial holdings.

A late Form 4 report was filed for Marcel Stolk on April 17, 2014 to report the remittance of shares to 
Logitech in connection with the satisfaction of tax withholding obligations arising out of the vesting of 
shares with respect to previously reported restricted stock units.

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INTRODUCTION

COMPENSATION REPORT 2014

This  Compensation  Report  contains  information  on  Logitech  compensation  philosophy  and  practices,  the 
background for decisions, and the results of decisions with respect to Logitech’s named executive officers and its 
Board members. 

This  Compensation  Report  has  been  designed  to  comply  with  both  the  proxy  statement  rules  under  U.S. 
securities laws and Swiss regulations. This Report is an integrated part of our Annual Report, Invitation, and Proxy 
Statement for our 2014 Annual General Meeting. 

Compensation Discussion and Analysis

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

During  fiscal  year  2014,  Logitech  continued  to  execute  on  its  turnaround  plan  with  an  increase  in  sales 
and a return to operating profit. These results reflected the many changes made to improve company sales with 
a  significant  increase  in  revenue  in  our  growth  category  businesses  while  increasing  overall  operating  income 
through rigorous review of operating expenses. 

The following are key developments in fiscal year 2014 relating to executive compensation:

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Impact of Logitech’s Performance Against Expectations and Relative to Overall Market. When making 
compensation decisions for fiscal year 2014, the Compensation Committee gave considerable weight 
to Logitech’s execution of its turnaround plan as well as Logitech’s performance relative to the overall 
market and our compensation peer group, as highlighted in “Compensation Elements” and other parts 
of this discussion below.

Base Salary Actions. Given Logitech’s financial performance in fiscal year 2013 and our executives’ 
salary positions versus the market, only two of our executive officers received base salary increases 
in fiscal year 2014 – our Senior Vice President, CCP Business Group, Mr. Stolk, and our Senior Vice 
President, Worldwide Operations, Mr. Sullivan.

Increased Emphasis on Increasing Shareholder Value. In fiscal year 2014, the majority (60%) of the 
annual long-term equity incentive awards value granted to the executive officers who were not hired in 
fiscal year 2014 was in the form of performance-based stock units with vesting that required Logitech’s 
stock  price  growth  to  be  equal  to  or  greater  than  that  of  the  NASDAQ  100  Index  before  any  of  the 
granted shares would vest.

Organizational Changes. Logitech hired Vincent Pilette as our Chief Financial Officer in September 
2013. He took over the position from Erik K. Bardman who resigned in April 2013. For the three-month 
period prior to Mr. Pilette’s appointment, Michael Doktorczyk, served as interim Principal Financial 
Officer and Principal Accounting Officer. In September 2013 the Board designated Marcel Stolk as an 
executive officer.

The Compensation Committee believes the design of our executive compensation programs – including the 
balance  among  fixed  compensation  (base  salary),  short-term  incentives  (our  annual  incentive  bonus  program) 
and  long-term  incentives  (equity)  –  has  and  will  continue  to  meet  our  goal  of  providing  our  executives  with 
market-competitive base salaries, compensation packages that provide for above market rewards when Logitech 

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outperforms both our internal goals and the overall market, and limited rewards when Logitech’s performance does 
not meet these objectives.  Overall, our Compensation Committee has developed executive compensation programs 
that it believes will provide an incentive to drive a turnaround of the Company’s performance that will reward our 
shareholders and, as a result of these programs, will reward the executives who help to deliver improved results. 

EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION OBJECTIVES AND PHILOSOPHY 

Logitech’s executive compensation programs have been designed to:

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be  competitive  with  comparable  companies  in  our  industry  and  in  the  region  where  the  executive 
is based;

maintain  a  balance  between  fixed  and  variable  compensation  and  place  a  significant  portion  of 
total  compensation  at  risk  based  on  the  Company’s  performance,  while  maintaining  controls  over 
inappropriate risk-taking by balancing annual and long-term performance;

provide a balance between short-term and long-term objectives and results;

align executive compensation with shareholders’ interests by tying a significant portion of compensation 
to increasing share value;

support a performance-oriented culture; and

reflect the Compensation Committee’s assessment of an executive’s role and past performance through 
base salary and short-term cash incentives, and his or her potential for future contribution through long-
term equity incentive awards. 

Logitech’s executive compensation philosophy is to pay executives at or near the median of other companies 
that compete for similar executive talent, based on our compensation peer group and survey data, and that individual 
performance and importance to Logitech should be reflected in the compensation of each executive. However, while 
compensation is a central part of attracting, retaining, and motivating the best executives and employees, we believe 
it is not the sole or exclusive reason why exceptional executives or employees choose to join and stay at Logitech, 
or why they work hard to achieve results for shareholders. In this regard, both the Compensation Committee and 
management believe that providing a working environment and opportunities in which executives and employees 
can develop, express their individual potential, and make a difference are also a key part of Logitech’s success in 
attracting, motivating, and retaining executives and employees. 

EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PRACTICES 

Logitech has employed a number of executive compensation practices that reflect its compensation philosophy: 

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As shown in the chart below under the heading “Pay Mix”, the majority of executive officers’ potential 
compensation is designed to be performance-based, using a variety of performance measures, including 
measuring  Logitech’s  performance  against  Board-established  fiscal  and  other  targets  for  annual 
incentive cash bonuses, and relative total shareholder return for performance-based equity awards.

Logitech  has  clawback  provisions  that  apply  to  its  annual  incentive  cash  plan  and  its  equity  awards 
plans, which provide for the recovery of compensation by Logitech in certain events described below 
under the heading “Recovery of compensation for restatement and misconduct”.

Logitech does not allow executives or any of its employees to trade in derivatives of Logitech securities 
or pledge equity awards.

Logitech does not maintain any special vesting acceleration or payment arrangements that would be 
triggered solely by a “change in control” of Logitech.

Logitech does not provide special retirement benefits designed solely for executive officers. 

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In addition, Logitech has been a leader in providing our shareholders with an opportunity for advisory votes 
on compensation. Beginning in 2009, Logitech voluntarily submitted its compensation philosophy, policies, and 
procedures to a shareholder advisory vote. Our voluntary practice is now a requirement under U.S. legislation that 
provides shareholders the ability to periodically cast advisory votes on executive compensation, and is reflected 
in  the  proposals  for  our  2014  Annual  General  Meeting.  We  remain  committed  to  providing  clear  and  thorough 
disclosure on our executive compensation practices and actions, and our Compensation Committee will carefully 
consider the voting results. 

At  our  2013  Annual  General  Meeting,  shareholders  demonstrated  strong  support  for  the  compensation 
of  our  named  executive  officers,  voting  in  favor  of  our  advisory  compensation  resolutions.  The  Compensation 
Committee  was  mindful  of  this  support  for  our  pay-for-performance  compensation  philosophy  in  retaining  our 
general compensation practices and setting fiscal year 2014 compensation for our executive officers. 

NAMED EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

In this Compensation Report, we refer to our “named executive officers” in many places. This term includes 

the following individuals: 

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Guerrino De Luca, our Chairman. 

Bracken P. Darrell, our President and Chief Executive Officer. 

Vincent Pilette, our Chief Financial Officer. 

•	 Marcel Stolk, our Senior Vice President, CCP Business Group. 

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L. Joseph Sullivan, our Senior Vice President, Worldwide Operations. 

Former Officers:

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Erik K. Bardman, former Senior Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer of Logitech at the 
beginning of fiscal year 2014.

•	 Michael Doktorczyk, former interim Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer. 

Mr. Bardman resigned his employment with us effective as of April 26, 2013. Mr. Doktorczyk assumed the 
positions  of  Principal  Financial  Officer  and  Principal  Accounting  Officer  on  May  29,  2013  and  served  in  such 
capacity until September 3, 2013. Because the compensation decisions for Messrs. Bardman and Doktorczyk were 
not made in the same manner as those of the other named executive officers, they are described separately at the 
end of this compensation report under the heading “Former Officers for fiscal year 2014” and any references to 
named executive officer or executive officer in other portions of this compensation report should be read as to not 
include them. 

DETERMINING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION 

Role of the Compensation Committee and Independent Compensation Consultant 

The  Compensation  Committee  reviews  and  approves  our  compensation  programs,  including  the  specific 

compensation of our Chairman, our Chief Executive Officer, and our other executive officers. 

Under the Compensation Committee’s charter, the Committee has the authority to engage its own advisors 
(including compensation consultants) to assist it in carrying out its responsibilities. Since 2011 the Committee has 
retained Radford, an Aon Hewitt company,  to provide analysis, advice, and guidance with respect to executive 
compensation. At the request of the Committee, Radford developed specific executive compensation analyses and 
recommendations for Logitech’s Chairman, CEO, and executive officers for fiscal year 2014. For fiscal year 2014, 
at the request of the Compensation Committee, Radford provided advice and recommendations to the committee 
on competitiveness of executive officer compensation levels, the Company’s compensation peer group, goal metrics 
and bonus design, compensation mix between cash and equity, type of equity arrangements, employment contract 

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provisions,  executive  severance  packages,  executive  officer  hiring  packages,  developments  in  high  technology 
compensation  programs,  trends  in  executive  compensation  for  the  Silicon  Valley  and  Europe,  legislation  and 
regulations affecting executive compensation in the United States and Switzerland, and the impact of the global 
economy on executive compensation and director compensation.

Logitech paid fees of less than $100,000 to various divisions and subsidiaries of Aon Corporation for services 
not related to executive compensation consulting services. The majority of these additional services consisted of 
activities Radford or Aon Hewitt have provided to Logitech for several years, and include the purchase of Radford’s 
industry  compensation  surveys,  the  accounting  valuations  of  equity  grants,  and  the  calculation  of  PSU  grant 
performance. During fiscal year 2013, the SEC issued rules under the Dodd-Frank Act concerning compensation 
consultant  independence.  Under  these  rules  the  Compensation  Committee  must  determine  whether  any  work 
completed by a compensation consultant raised any conflict of interest after taking into account six independence-
related  factors.  The  Compensation  Committee  has  reviewed  these  six  factors  as  they  apply  to  Radford  and  has 
concluded there is no conflict of interest. 

Role of Management in Compensation Decisions 

Management makes recommendations to the Compensation Committee with respect to both the design of 
compensation programs and specific compensation decisions. The Committee reviews the recommendations with 
its  independent  compensation  consultant,  deliberates  and  approves  the  executive  officers’  compensation.  The 
Committee does so independently without the presence of an executive officer during deliberations or decision 
making on his or her compensation. 

The fiscal year 2014 executive officer compensation proposals for base salary, bonus targets, and equity grant 
values were developed by Radford and presented to both the Compensation Committee and Logitech’s management. 
Based on the analysis performed by Radford, Logitech’s then-Vice President of Worldwide Human Resources and 
its compensation department, in consultation with Guerrino De Luca, Logitech’s Chairman, and Bracken Darrell, 
Logitech’s Chief Executive Officer, provided specific recommendations to the Compensation Committee.

As part of the annual personnel review and succession planning process, Mr. Darrell also provided the Board 
and the Compensation Committee with his perspective on the performance of Logitech’s executive officers. This 
performance feedback provided additional input to the Committee when making its decisions on fiscal year 2014 
compensation. 

Overview of Factors Considered by Committee 

The  Compensation  Committee  considers  a  variety  of  factors  when  determining  total  executive 

compensation, including:

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Competitive considerations.

Subjective elements, such as the scope of the executive’s role, experience and skills and the individual’s 
performance during the prior fiscal year and potential for future contribution to Logitech.

The performance of Logitech in the prior fiscal year.

The performance of Logitech in the prior fiscal year relative to the Company’s compensation peer group 
and the overall technology industry.

Accrued and realized gains from past equity incentive awards.

The need to retain key executives during Logitech’s challenging turnaround period.

Competitive considerations 

Both peer group and broader industry compensation survey data is used by our Compensation Committee 
when setting Logitech’s executive compensation, as well as to assist the Compensation Committee in the evaluation 
of the design of bonus plan and equity compensation programs. 

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The  companies  in  Logitech’s  peer  group  were  selected  in  February  2011,  and  are  reviewed  annually,  in 
partnership  with  Radford  Consulting,  based  on  (i)  involvement  in  the  PC-based  consumer  electronics  industry, 
or (ii) revenues approximately equal to Logitech’s and a presence near Silicon Valley in the San Francisco Bay 
Area. Although Logitech is a Swiss company, Logitech primarily competes for executive management talent with 
technology companies in the United States, and particularly in the high-technology area of Silicon Valley. As a 
result, the peer group consists primarily of U.S. public technology companies. For fiscal year 2014, the compensation 
peer group consisted of:

Activision Blizzard, Inc.
Agilent Technologies, Inc.
Analog Devices, Inc.
Autodesk, Inc.
BMC Software, Inc.
Brocade Communications Systems, Inc.

Electronic Arts, Inc.
Intuit, Inc.
Lexmark International, Inc.
NetApp, Inc.
Nuance Communications, Inc.
NVIDIA Corporation

Plantronics
Polycom, Inc.
SanDisk Corporation
Take-Two Interactive
VeriFone Systems, Inc.

At the time the fiscal year 2014 executive compensation review was performed, in March 2014, Logitech ranked 
at approximately the 31st percentile among the peer group for revenues, and lowest for market capitalization and 
for income. Nevertheless, the Compensation Committee believed at the time of the fiscal year 2014 compensation 
decisions that the compensation peer group was representative of the companies with which Logitech competed for 
talent and accordingly, against which Logitech should benchmark its compensation.

75th Percentile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
50th Percentile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
25th Percentile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Logitech  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Revenues 
(in millions)
$4,223
2,701
1,866
2,163

Net Income 
(in millions)
$ 505
245
106
(164)

Market Capitalization 
(in millions)
$13,328
6,304
2,244
1,175

Most recently available four quarters as of March 2013. Market Capitalization as of March 15, 2013. Produced 
by Radford.

In  addition,  to  assist  the  Compensation  Committee  in  its  review  of  executive  compensation,  Logitech’s 
compensation department provides compensation data compiled from widely recognized high-technology executive 
compensation surveys. 

Effect of individual performance 

The  differences  in  compensation  among  the  individual  named  executive  officers,  as  disclosed  in  the 
Summary Compensation Table on page 109, were primarily related to market compensation in each position, based 
on compensation peer group and survey data, a subjective assessment of the executive’s impact on the Company’s 
past and future performance, succession planning, and retention.

Other factors 

For new-hire executives, in addition to market compensation for the position, consideration is given to the 
base salary of the individual at his or her prior employment, any unique personal circumstances that motivated 
the executive to leave that prior position and join Logitech, the Company’s needs and the perceived competitive 
environments in recruiting the executive.

Timing of compensation decisions

Executive compensation (base salary, target bonus, and equity grants) is typically reviewed and actions are 
taken at the start of the fiscal year in order to align all compensation actions, and the related performance periods, 
with the fiscal year or multiple fiscal years. The Compensation Committee may also make executive compensation 
decisions at other times during the fiscal year in the event of an executive new hire or promotion or other reasons.

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ELEMENTS OF COMPENSATION

The  following  table  outlines  our  objectives  for  each  of  the  principal  components  of  our  executive 

compensation programs:

Element of Compensation

Base salary

Objective
• Reward individuals for their current contributions to the Company
• Compensate individuals for their expected day-to-day service

Performance-based cash compensation

• Align 

executive 
performance goals

compensation  with  Logitech’s 

annual 

• Make  a  significant  portion  of  the  executive’s  annual  cash 
the  achievement  of 

compensation  variable  and  subject 
Board-approved, Company-oriented business goals

to 

Long-term equity incentive awards

• Deliver the majority of total potential compensation via long-term 

• Motivate and reward the executive for above-target performance

equity incentives

• Align executive and shareholder interests
• Provide a direct incentive for future performance
• Support pay for performance and retention of our executive team

Our  executive  officers  are  also  eligible  to  participate  in  the  health  and  benefits  plans,  retirement  savings 
plans, and our employee share purchase plans that are generally available to similarly-situated employees. We also 
provide limited perquisites, as described in “Other Compensation Elements – Perquisites” below.

Pay Mix

In determining how we allocate an executive’s total compensation package among base salary, performance-
based  cash  compensation,  and  long-term  equity  incentives,  we  emphasize  compensation  elements  that  reward 
performance against measures that correlate closely with increases in shareholder value. Accordingly, the majority 
of our executive compensation is at-risk, including the annual performance-based cash bonus and the majority of 
our long-term equity incentive grants. Our CEO and other executive officers have a higher percentage of at-risk 
compensation (and thus greater upside potential and downside risk) relative to Logitech’s other employees.

The charts below indicate the percentage of total compensation in fiscal year 2014 represented by base salary, 
performance-based cash compensation, and long-term equity incentive awards for our Chief Executive Officer, 
Bracken Darrell, and for all other named executive officers who remained executive officers through fiscal year 
2014 as well as Vincent Pilette who joined the Company in the middle of the fiscal year. All underlying amounts 
are taken from the Summary Compensation Table on 109.

We  design  our  programs  to  have  the  largest  portion  of  potential  compensation  to  be  based  on  long-term 
performance (equity), the next largest portion based on short-term performance (annual performance bonus), and 
the smallest portion as base salary. Our actual fiscal year 2014 pay mix reflects this design philosophy. While the 
pay mix for each executive officer varies based on individual circumstances, executive officers in the aggregate 
received approximately 15% of their annual compensation in base salary, 15% in annual bonus, and 70% in equity. 

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Bracken P. Darrell

All Other Named Executive Officers(1)

Base salary
15.3%

Short-term
cash incentive
awards
17.6%

Equity
incentive
awards
67.0%

Base salary
14.6%

Short-term
cash incentive
awards
15.1%

Equity
incentive
awards
70.3%

(1) 

Includes executive officers, other than Mr. Darrell, as of the end of fiscal year 2014: Messrs. De Luca, Pilette, 
Stolk, and Sullivan.

Base salary

In setting base salary levels for fiscal year 2014, the Compensation Committee considered each executive’s 
pay against similar roles among our compensation peer group companies, based on data provided in March 2014 by 
Radford, overall salary increase trends for executive officers, and each executive’s performance over the past year.

In fiscal year 2014, we only provided salary increases to Mr. Stolk and Mr. Sullivan. Mr. Stolk received a 
7.3% merit and market adjustment increase based on performance and his position relative to the median for our 
compensation peer group companies. Mr. Sullivan received a 3.2% merit-based increase based on performance.

Named Executive Officer
Guerrino De Luca . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bracken P. Darrell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vincent Pilette(1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
L. Joseph Sullivan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Named Executive Officer
Marcel Stolk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2014 Annual Base 
Salary ($)
500,000
750,000
500,000
415,000

2014 Annual Base 
Salary (CHF)
513,000

2013 Annual Base 
Salary ($)
500,000
750,000
n/a
402,000

2013 Annual Base 
Salary (CHF)
478,301

Change 2013 to 
2014
0%
0%
n/a
3%

Change 2013 to 
2014
7%

(1)  Mr. Pilette joined the Company as Chief Financial Officer on September 3, 2013.

Performance-based cash compensation 

Logitech’s annual performance-based bonuses, under the Logitech Management Performance Bonus Plan, 
“Bonus  Plan”,  compensate  executives  based  on  achievement  against  the  key  financial  metrics  of  revenue  and 
operating income, which are equally weighted. These metrics address both ‘‘top line’’ (revenue) and ‘‘bottom line’’ 
(operating income) corporate financial goals. In addition, for executive officers who are business group or regional 
leaders we factor in metrics with respect to their respective areas of responsibility, all of which the Committee 
believes are critical to driving long-term shareholder value.

The  Bonus  Plan  is  designed  to  motivate  and  reward  executives  for  above-target  performance.  The  annual 
performance-based bonuses represent a significant portion of each executive’s potential annual cash compensation, 
ranging from 40% to 50% of annual targeted cash compensation. Payout under the incentive plan is variable, based 
on the achievement against Logitech’s financial goals, and for fiscal year 2014 can range from 0% to 200% of the 
executive’s target incentive.

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Named executive officer bonus targets for fiscal year 2014 

In fiscal year 2014, the bonus targets as a percentage of base salary for our named executive officers remained 
the same as those in fiscal year 2013. The cash bonus target percentages for fiscal year 2014 are summarized in 
the table below. For Mr. De Luca and Mr. Darrell the Bonus Plan is designed to pay 100% of their individual target 
bonus opportunity for on target performance.

For  the  Leadership  Team,  defined  as  management  team  members  who  report  directly  to  Mr.  Darrell,  the 
Bonus Plan was designed to pay 90% of the individual’s bonus target opportunity for on target performance. The 
remaining 10% of the total target bonuses of the Leadership Team members was allocated to a bonus pool to be 
allocated to members of the Leadership Team at the discretion of Mr. Darrell based on predetermined criteria and 
objectives. These recommendations were approved by the Compensation Committee. 

The  target  bonus  opportunities  for  named  executive  officers  in  fiscal  year  2014  are  at  the  median  of  our 
compensation  peer  group,  based  on  peer  group  data  provided  by  the  Compensation  Committee’s  independent 
compensation consultant in March 2013. 

Named Executive Officer
Guerrino De Luca . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bracken P. Darrell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vincent Pilette  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Marcel Stolk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
L. Joseph Sullivan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2014 Annual Target Bonus 
Percentage of Base Salary
100%
100%
80%
80%
75%

2013 Annual Target Bonus 
Percentage of Base Salary
100%
100%
n/a
75%
75%

Change 2013 to 2014
0%
0%
n/a
n/a(1)
0%

(1) 

In fiscal year 2013, Mr. Stolk was eligible for an additional special cash incentive bonus of CHF 67,500 which 
was guaranteed as part of his fiscal year 2012 employment contract. This element of his compensation was 
discontinued for fiscal year 2014.

Performance measures for fiscal year 2014 bonus program 

In fiscal year 2014, the Bonus Plan was based on the following performance measures:

Performance Measure
Revenue

Why It is Used
Revenue growth is an essential component 
of  long-term  success  and  viability  and 
enables future strategic investments.

Measurement Basis
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles 
(GAAP).

Adjusted Operating 
Income

Generating  an  increase  in  per-share  value 
for  investors  is  a  priority,  as  operating 
profit allows Logitech to re-invest in R&D, 
operations and people for future success. 

excluding 

GAAP, 
and 
one-time  transaction  charges  related  to 
acquisitions and divestitures.

restructuring 

Business 
Group/Region 
Metrics

Measures  specific  to  the  performance  of 
the  Business  Group/Region  for  which  the 
executive is responsible.

Varies by the metric.

For all named executive officers, the 2014 Bonus Plan goals were set equal to Logitech’s annual business plan 
for fiscal year 2014 as approved by the Board of Directors in March 2013. All named executive officers’ bonuses 
were based on achievement against Logitech’s revenue and operating income goals other than the 10% portion that 
was pooled to be allocated by the Compensation Committee after the CEO’s recommendations. Please see further 
details below under the heading “Bonus Plan performance targets and results for fiscal year 2014.” 

For  any  bonus  payment  to  be  made  under  the  fiscal  year  2014  Bonus  Plan,  the  minimum  performance 
requirements must both be met for each of the plan metrics: Logitech Revenue no less than 94% of target performance 
and Logitech Operating Income no less than 66% of target performance.

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Bonus Plan performance targets and results for fiscal year 2014 

The performance targets, actual performance, and funding percentages from the Bonus Plan in fiscal year 

2014 for our executive officers are set out in the following table: 

Participant

Performance Measure

Performance 
Target ($s in 
millions)

Actual 
Achievement 
($s in millions)

Funding 
Percentage 
(Per Plan)

Guerrino De Luca
Bracken P. Darrell
Vincent Pilette

L. Joseph Sullivan } Revenue (50%)

Adjusted Operating Income (50%)

2,075.4
75.9

2,123.0
96.9

Marcel Stolk

Combined Corporate Revenue (25%), Corporate Operating Income
(25%), Business Group Metrics (50%)

All executive officers

102%
128%
115%

119%

116%

Annual performance-based cash payments for fiscal year 2014 

The cash bonus awards earned and paid in respect of fiscal year 2014 were based on the performance measures 
and  results  set  forth  above.  The  following  table  details  the  annual  performance-based  cash  payments  for  each 
executive officer.

Named Executive Officer
Guerrino De Luca . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bracken P. Darrell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vincent Pilette(1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
L. Joseph Sullivan(2)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Named Executive Officer
Marcel Stolk(3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2014 Annual 
Incentive
Plan Bonus 
Earned ($)
$575,000
862,500
512,000
385,950

2013 Annual
Incentive
Plan Bonus
Earned ($)
$ —
—
n/a
—

2014 Annual
Incentive 
Plan Bonus
Earned (CHF)
521,208

2013 Annual
Incentive
Plan Bonus
Earned (CHF)
67,500

(1)  The Compensation Committee did not pro-rate for time of service Mr. Pilette’s fiscal year 2014 bonus based on 
his accomplishments in reducing operating expenses, driving operating leverage and delivering shareholder 
value during the portion of fiscal year 2014 during which he was with the Company.

(2)  Mr. Sullivan received a portion of his fiscal year 2014 bonus in Logitech shares as required by the Company 

Executive Share Ownership Program.

(3) 

In fiscal year 2013, Mr. Stolk received a special cash incentive bonus of CHF 67,500 which was guaranteed 
as part of his fiscal year 2012 employment contract.

Long-term equity incentive awards 

During fiscal year 2014, the Compensation Committee granted our executive officers, excluding Mr. Pilette 
who received a new-hire grant at the start of his employment in September 2013, annual long-term equity incentive 
awards in the form of performance-based restricted stock units, or PSUs and time-based restricted stock units, 
or  RSUs.  In  fiscal  year  2013,  the  Compensation  Committee  granted  the  executive  officers  Performance  Stock 

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Options, or PSOs, with vesting tied to specific share price points. The use of PSUs with vesting tied to performance 
against the NASDAQ-100 Index is a return to the Company’s practice from fiscal year 2012. In the Committee’s 
view, the return to the use of PSUs is consistent with industry practice. 

PSUs. Sixty percent (60%) of the value at grant (based on the assumptions used for financial account purposes) 
of the fiscal year 2014 equity awards were in the form of PSUs. The PSUs are “at-risk” compensation because 
Logitech’s  relative  total  shareholder  return  performance  must  be  at  or  above  the  minimum  threshold  percentile 
against the NASDAQ-100 Index over the performance period of three years in order for the executive to receive any 
shares from the PSU grant. If, at the end of the performance period, threshold performance is achieved, the number 
of shares in which the executive officer vests is pro-rated according to performance. 

The  performance  measure  for  the  performance-based  restricted  stock  units  granted  in  fiscal  year  2014  is 
the relative total shareholder return, or TSR, expressed as a percentile rank, of Logitech shares against the TSR 
of companies included in the NASDAQ-100 Index. The Compensation Committee believes this measure is a key 
reflection of Logitech’s operational and financial performance, because it focuses on relative performance against 
other mid- to large-size technology companies. 

For purposes of the PSUs, relative TSR reflects (i) the aggregate change in the 30-day average closing of 
Logitech shares against the companies in the NASDAQ-100 Index, and (ii) the value (if any) returned to shareholders 
in the form of dividends or similar distributions, assumed to be reinvested in shares when paid, each at the beginning 
and the end of a three-year performance period. 

The structure of the PSUs granted in fiscal year 2014 is summarized in the table below: 

PSU Grants Made On or After April 2013: 
Percentile Rank of Logitech TSR Against NASDAQ—100 Index TSR
Below 30th Percentile Rank (threshold)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
30th Percentile Rank  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
60th Percentile Rank (target) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
75th Percentile Rank and Above  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

Percentage of 
Shares that Vest 
Under PSU
0%
50%
100%
150%

The Compensation Committee utilizes PSUs for executive officers to align Logitech’s equity compensation 

for executives more closely with the interests of shareholders. The PSUs are also intended to: 

•	

•	

•	

•	

•	

Link compensation to key financial metrics of growth and profitability. 

Provide vesting based on Logitech’s stock price performance relative to a benchmark (in this case the 
NASDAQ-100 Index). 

Require strong performance for target or any substantial vesting to occur, and provide an extraordinary 
payout if Logitech’s performance significantly exceeds that of the benchmark group. 

Support pay-for-performance philosophy and retention efforts. 

Be less dilutive to shareholders than stock options. 

RSUs. Forty percent (40%) of the value of the fiscal year 2014 focal equity awards was granted in the form 
of restricted stock units. Time-based restricted stock units, or RSUs, provide for the issuance of shares at a future 
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award  granted  to  Mr.  De  Luca  in  recognition  of  past  service  to  the  Company,  RSUs  granted  to  our  executive 
officers in fiscal year 2014 have our typical four-year vesting period which vest in four equal annual installments. 
The  Compensation  Committee  believes  RSUs  create  incentives  for  performance  and  further  align  the  interests 
of executives with those of shareholders because an RSU’s value increases or decreases in conjunction with the 
Company’s stock price. Because the value at grant of RSUs is generally greater than that of stock options, we are 
able to grant a smaller number of RSUs while delivering similar grant-date award value. As a result, granting RSUs 
helps minimize the dilutive effects of our equity awards on our shareholders and, in the Committee’s view, provides 
a more cost-effective balance of incentive and risk than standard stock options.

Long-term equity incentive awards granted in fiscal year 2014

For  fiscal  year  2014,  management  recommended  and  the  Compensation  Committee  approved  long-term 
incentive grant values for each named executive officer at approximately the 25th percentiles of grant values for 
comparable executives at our compensation peer group companies. Based on the poor performance in the previous 
fiscal year, the Compensation Committee determined that our executive officers must build Logitech’s value at 
a rate greater than the overall market to receive equity values in line with those of our compensation peer group 
companies. For our executives to earn market levels of equity value, Logitech would have to outperform the market 
in terms of stock price appreciation. The Compensation Committee also made judgments on the performance and 
relative impact of each executive officer and the importance of retaining each executive through the coming year 
and beyond. Grants were made to the executive officers as follows: 

Grants to Mr. De Luca. On April 15, 2013, Mr. De Luca received a PSU grant for 30,000 shares, assuming 
100% target performance, and an RSU grant of 20,000 shares, as part of his fiscal year 2014 annual compensation 
as Chairman. In addition, Mr. De Luca received an RSU grant of 250,000 shares in recognition for his service 
as  Logitech’s  acting  Chief  Executive  Officer  from  July  2011  through  January  2013  as  noted  below  under 
Other Compensation.

Grants to Mr. Darrell. On April 15, 2013, as part of the annual executive compensation review, Mr. Darrell 

received a PSU grant for 270,000 shares at target, and an RSU grant of 177,000 shares.

Grants to Other Executive Officers. The equity incentive award grants made to all Logitech executive officers 

during fiscal year 2014 are set out in the Grants of Plan-Based Awards in Fiscal Year 2014 table on 112.

•	

•	

The following table illustrates the grant date fair values, which is the accounting cost to Logitech, of 
the equity awards that each executive officer received in fiscal year 2014 and 2013. The grant date fair 
values in fiscal year 2014 decreased from those in fiscal year 2013 (except for Mr. De Luca due to the 
special grant described above) due to the fiscal year 2014 grant values being set at approximately the 
25th percentile of our compensation peer group, compared to the fiscal year 2013 grant values that were 
slightly below the 50th percentile of our compensation peer group. 

The  table  also  illustrates  the  total  shares  underlying  the  equity  awards  that  each  executive  officer 
received in fiscal year 2014 and 2013. The number of shares granted decreased significantly due to the 
return to granting full-value PSUs from the PSOs awarded in fiscal year 2013.

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Named Executive Officer

Type of 
Equity Grant

Guerrino De Luca . . . . . PSOs

RSUs(2)
PSUs

Bracken P. Darrell . . . . . PPOs
RSUs
PSUs
Options

Vincent Pilette(3) . . . . . . RSUs
PSUs

Marcel Stolk . . . . . . . . . RSUs
PSUs

L. Joseph Sullivan . . . . . PSOs
RSUs
PSUs

2014 Shares
Subject 
to Equity
Grants
(#)

2013 Shares
Subject 
to Equity
Grants
(#)

—
270,000
30,000
300,000

130,000
—
—
130,000

Shares Subject 
to Equity
Grants -
Change
2013 to 2014
-100%
100%
100%
131%

— 1,200,000
100,000
—
500,000
1,800,000

177,000
270,000
—
447,000

370,000
295,000
665,000

60,000 
90,000 
150,000

—
40,000
60,000
100,000

n/a
n/a
n/a

n/a
n/a
n/a

225,000
—
33,000
258,000

-100%
77%
100%
-100%
-75%

100%
100%
100%

100%
100%
100%

100%
100%
82%
-61%

2014 Grant
Date Fair
Value ($)(1)

2013 Grant 
Date Fair 
Value ($)(1)
— 335,400

2,457,700
226,500
2,684,200

335,400

Grant Date
Fair Value
Change
2013 to
2014
-100%
— 100%
— 100%
700%

— 3,020,000
803,000

1,240,770
2,038,500

— 1,820,000
3,279,270 5,643,000

-100%
55%
— 100%
-100%
-42%

3,111,700
1,955,850
5,067,550

420,600
679,500
1,100,100

n/a
n/a
n/a

n/a
n/a
n/a

100%
100%
100%

100%
100%
100%

— 580,500

100%
— 100%
75%
-13%

258,390
838,890

280,400
453,000
733,400

(1)  Grant date fair value represents the accounting cost to Logitech associated with equity awards. The actual 
equity  award  value  delivered  to  each  named  executive  officer  may  be  considerably  lower  or  higher  than 
the  grant  date  fair  value  of  the  award.  The  actual  equity  award  value  delivered  depends  on,  in  the  case 
of  performance-based  awards  such  as  PSUs,  whether  or  not  the  minimum  performance  condition  is  met, 
and, if so, the level of performance. Actual equity award value delivered also is significantly impacted by 
appreciation or depreciation in Logitech’s share price between the grant and vesting dates. 

(2)  Mr. De Luca received an RSU grant of 20,000 shares, as part of his fiscal year 2014 annual compensation as 
Chairman as well as an RSU grant of 250,000 shares in recognition for his service as Logitech’s acting Chief 
Executive Officer from July 2011 through January 2013 as noted below under Other Compensation.

(3)  Mr. Pilette joined the Company as Chief Financial Officer on September 3, 2013.

Determination of long-term equity incentive awards 

The  Compensation  Committee  is  responsible  for  approving  who  should  receive  equity  incentive  awards, 
when the awards should be made, the vesting schedule, and the number of shares or other rights to be granted. 
Long-term  equity  incentive  awards  may  be  granted  only  by  the  Compensation  Committee  or  the  full  Board  of 
Directors. The Compensation Committee regularly reports its activity, including approvals of grants, to the Board.

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Timing of grants 

Long-term equity incentive award grants to executive officers are typically and predominantly approved at 
regularly scheduled, predetermined meetings of the Compensation Committee. These meeting are scheduled up to 
18 months in advance and take place before the regularly scheduled, predetermined meetings of the full Board. On 
limited occasions, grants may be approved at an interim meeting of the Compensation Committee or by consent, 
for  the  purpose  of  approving  the  hiring  and  compensation  package  for  newly  hired  or  promoted  executives.  In 
fiscal year 2014, grants were made to new hires and promoted employees, including those at the executive officer 
level, through regularly scheduled monthly written consents of the Compensation Committee. We do not have any 
program, plan, or practice to select equity compensation grant dates in coordination with the release of material 
non-public information, nor do we time the release of information for the purpose of affecting value. We do not 
backdate options or grant options retroactively. 

OTHER COMPENSATION ELEMENTS 

Other compensation 

On September 4, 2013, the Compensation Committee granted a cash bonus of $460,000 and an RSU grant 
of 250,000 shares to Mr. De Luca in recognition for his service as Logitech’s acting Chief Executive Officer from 
July  2011  through  January  2013.  The  Compensation  Committee  set  a  two-year  vesting  term  and  provided  for 
acceleration in case Mr. De Luca was involuntarily removed from his role as Chairman. Mr. De Luca’s compensation 
had not been adjusted since he assumed these additional responsibilities. After almost a year of deliberations on the 
appropriate method of such recognition, this special bonus was based on the recommendation of the Compensation 
Committee’s independent compensation consultant and a comparison of Mr. De Luca’s compensation during his 
tenure as acting Chief Executive Officer to the Company’s peer group. 

Deferred compensation plan 

Executive officers based in the United States are also eligible to participate in the Logitech Inc. Deferred 
Compensation  Plan  and  a  predecessor  plan,  which  are  unfunded  and  unsecured  plans  that  allow  employees  of 
Logitech Inc., the Logitech subsidiary in the United States, who earn more than a threshold amount the opportunity 
to defer U.S. taxes on up to 80% of their base salary and up to 90% of their bonus or commission compensation. 
Under the plan, compensation may be deferred until termination of employment or other specified dates chosen 
by the participants, and deferred amounts are credited with earnings based on investment benchmarks chosen by 
the participants from a number of mutual funds selected by Logitech Inc.’s Deferred Compensation Committee. 
The earnings credited to the participants are intended to be funded solely by the plan investments. Logitech does 
not make contributions to this plan. Information regarding named executive officer participation in the deferred 
compensation plans can be found in the Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation for Fiscal Year 2014 table and the 
accompanying narrative. 

Because  the  listed  officers  do  not  receive  preferential  or  above-market  rates  of  return  under  the  deferred 
compensation plan, earnings under the plan are not included in the Summary Compensation table, but are included 
in the Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation table. 

Severance and related benefits 

All  named  executive  officers  are  eligible  to  receive  benefits  under  certain  conditions  in  accordance  with 
Logitech’s Change of Control Severance Agreement (Change of Control Agreement), as described in the section 
“Potential Payments Upon Termination or Change in Control.”

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The purpose of the Change of Control Agreements is to support retention in the event of a prospective change 
of control. Should a change of control occur, benefits will be paid after a “double trigger” event – meaning that 
there has been both a change of control, and the executive is terminated without cause or resigns for good reason 
within 12 months thereafter – as described in “Potential Payments Upon Termination or Change in Control”. The 
RSU and PSU award agreements for executive officers other than Guerrino De Luca provide for the acceleration 
of vesting of the RSUs and PSUs subject to the award agreements under the same circumstances and conditions 
as under the Change of Control Agreements; namely, if the named executive officer is subject to an involuntary 
termination within 12 months after a change of control because his or her employment is terminated without cause 
or the executive resigns for good reason (a “double trigger”). In the event of such an involuntary termination: 

•	

•	

All shares subject to the RSUs will vest. 

100% of the shares subject to the PSUs will vest if the change of control occurred within 1 year after the 
grant date of the PSUs. If the change of control occurs more than 1 year after the grant date of the PSUs, 
the number of shares subject to the PSU that will vest will be determined by applying the performance 
criteria under the PSUs as if the performance period had ended on the date of the change of control.

To  determine  the  level  of  benefits  to  be  provided  under  each  change  of  control  agreement  and  other 
agreements, the Committee considered the circumstances of each type of severance, the impact on shareholders, 
and market practices.

Logitech  does  not  provide  any  payments  to  reimburse  its  executive  officers  for  additional  taxes  incurred 
(also  known  as  “gross-ups”)  in  connection  with  a  change  of  control.  These  Agreements  are  being  reviewed  by 
the Compensation Committee with respect to complying with the Ordinance Against Excessive Compensation in 
connection with the Minder initiative under Swiss law. 

Under Mr. Pilette’s employment agreement, if his employment is involuntarily terminated without cause or 
he resigns for good reason, other than after a change of control, he is entitled to his base salary and target bonus 
for one year and accelerated vesting of a portion of his new hire RSU grant of 175,000 shares (as of September 15, 
2014, 116,666 shares from this grant remain unvested), and, if he is terminated within his first year of employment, 
accelerated  vesting  of  his  entire  restricted  stock  unit  grant  for  195,000  shares  (as  of  September  15,  2014,  this 
grant was completely vested). The terms in Mr. Pilette’s agreement are intended to provide consideration for his 
service to Logitech and the potential length of time until subsequent employment is secured if he is involuntarily 
terminated  without  cause  or  resigns  for  good  reason.  The  Compensation  Committee  believes  that  the  terms  of 
Mr. Pilette’s severance are consistent with those of chief financial officers in our compensation peer group as well 
as the overall technology industry. 

Perquisites 

Logitech’s executive officer benefit programs are substantially the same as for all other eligible employees.

Other Benefits 

Logitech’s  executive  officers  are  eligible  to  receive  the  same  benefits  as  all  similarly-situated  employees, 

including the following: 

•	

•	

•	

Company contributions to retirement programs are based on the location of employing company, such as 
the Logitech Inc. 401(k) in the United States and the Logitech Employee Pension Fund in Switzerland. 

Health, welfare, and life insurance benefits. 

Opportunity for participation in the Logitech Employee Share Purchase Plans. 

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VINCENT PILETTE’S NEW HIRE PACKAGE

In September 2013, Mr. Pilette joined Logitech as Chief Financial Officer. When establishing Mr. Pilette’s 
compensation  package,  the  Compensation  Committee  based  its  decisions  on  competitive  market  data  for  chief 
financial officer positions provided by the Compensation Committee’s independent compensation consultant, as 
well as the compensation and benefits package Mr. Pilette had with his previous employer and the Compensation 
Committee’s perception of what was required to secure and maintain his employment. 

The Compensation Committee positioned Mr. Pilette’s target cash compensation package at the 50th percentile 
of the market for chief financial officers. Mr. Pilette’s base salary is $500,000 and his annual bonus target percentage 
is 80%. 

Mr.  Pilette’s  equity  package  consisted  of  (i)  175,000  RSUs  to  provide  a  meaningful  upside  for  success  in 
managing costs to provide for profitability and operating leverage (as of September 15, 2014, 116,666 shares from 
this grant remain unvested); (ii) 195,000 RSUs to offset a portion of the earned, but unvested long-term incentives 
Mr. Pilette lost when leaving his former employer (this grant is fully vested); (iii) 147,500 performance stock units, 
or  PSUs,  that  vest  when  Logitech’s  average  closing  price  per  share  on  the  Nasdaq  Global  Select  Market  over  a 
90 calendar day period meets or exceeds $12.00 (this grant is fully vested); and (iv) 147,500 performance stock 
units, or PSUs, that vest when Logitech’s average closing price per share on the Nasdaq Global Select Market over 
a 90 calendar day period meets or exceeds $14.00 (this grant is fully vested).

FORMER OFFICERS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014 

Erik K. Bardman, Former Senior Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer 

Mr. Bardman resigned his employment with us effective as of April 26, 2013. He was only with the Company 
for the first three weeks of fiscal year 2014 and was paid a base salary of $38,462 for his service during the period 
based on an annual base salary of $484,000. Upon Mr. Bardman’s termination of employment, he received $57,694 as 
payment  for  the  value  of  his  accrued  but  unused  Personal  Time  Off  Leave  balance.  In  addition,  Mr.  Bardman 
received a 401(k) match of $5,063 and premiums of $201 were paid on his behalf for Group Term Life Insurance. 

Michael Doktorczyk, Former Interim Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer 

Mr.  Doktorczyk  served  as  interim  Principal  Financial  Officer  and  Principal  Accounting  Officer  from 
May  29,  2013  until  September  3,  2013.  Mr.  Doktorczyk  was  the  Company’s  Vice  President  of  Finance  and 
Corporate Controller throughout fiscal year 2014, but he was not an executive officer. As a result, the Compensation 
Committee  was  not  responsible  for  determining  Mr.  Doktorczyk’s  fiscal  year  2014  compensation.  For  fiscal 
year 2014 his base salary was $255,555, and he received an annual incentive plan bonus of $60,504. In addition, 
Mr. Doktorczyk was granted a stock award valued at $69,109. Because Mr. Doktorczyk was not an executive officer, 
he was not eligible to participate in any of the compensation programs for our other named executive officers that 
are set forth above. Mr. Doktorczyk’s compensation was not influenced by his interim roles. 

OTHER COMPENSATION POLICIES 

Derivatives 

We do not permit certain persons designated by the Company as insiders, including executive officers and 
directors, to trade in puts, calls, warrants or other derivative Logitech securities traded on an exchange or in any 
other organized securities market.

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Recovery of compensation for restatement and misconduct 

In June 2010, the Compensation Committee adopted a policy regarding the recovery of compensation paid 
to an executive officer or the principal accounting officer of the Company (a “clawback”). Under the terms of the 
policy we may recover bonus amounts, equity awards or other incentive compensation awarded or paid within the 
prior  three  years  to  a  covered  officer  if  the  Compensation  Committee  determines  the  compensation  was  based 
on  any  performance  goals  that  were  met  or  exceeded  as  a  result,  in  whole  or  in  part,  of  the  officer’s  fraud  or 
misconduct, or the officer knew at the time of the existence of fraud or misconduct that resulted in performance 
goals being met or exceeded, and a lower amount would otherwise have been awarded or paid to the officer. In 
addition, under the policy Logitech may recover gains realized on the exercise of stock options or on the sale of 
vested shares by an executive officer or the principal accounting officer if, within three years after the date of the 
gains or sales, Logitech discloses the need for a significant financial restatement, other than a financial restatement 
solely because of revisions to US GAAP, and the Compensation Committee determines that the officer’s fraud or 
misconduct caused or partially caused the need for the restatement, or the covered officer knew at the time of the 
existence of fraud or misconduct that resulted in the need for such restatement. 

In addition, our 2006 Stock Incentive Plan and our Management Performance Bonus Plan provide that awards 

under the plans are suspended or forfeited if the plan participant, whether or not an executive officer: 

•	

•	

•	

has committed an act of embezzlement, fraud or breach of fiduciary duty;

makes an unauthorized disclosure of any Logitech trade secret or confidential information; or

induces any customer to breach a contract with Logitech. 

Any decision to suspend or cause a forfeiture of any award held by an executive officer under the 2006 Stock 
Incentive Plan or the Management Performance Bonus Plan is subject to the approval of the Board of Directors. 
The Compensation Committee will amend the policy, as necessary, to comply with the final SEC rules regarding 
the recoupment policies of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. 

Additional tax and accounting considerations

U.S. Tax Code Section 162(m)

Favorable accounting and tax treatment of the various elements of our compensation program is a relevant 
consideration in their design. However, the Company and the Committee have placed a higher priority on structuring 
flexible compensation programs to promote the recruitment, retention, and performance of our officers than on 
maximizing tax deductibility. Section 162(m) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Tax 
Code”), places a limit of $1,000,000 on the amount of compensation that Logitech may deduct in any one year 
with respect to certain executive officers. The Committee has the ability through the use of Logitech International 
S.A. 2006 Stock Incentive Plan to grant awards that qualify as “performance-based compensation” exempt from 
that $1,000,000 limitation but, to maintain flexibility in compensating executive officers in a manner designed 
to  promote  varying  corporate  goals,  the  Committee  has  not  adopted  a  policy  requiring  all  compensation  to  be 
deductible, and has in the past and will in the future make grants of compensation that do not qualify to be exempt 
from the $1,000,000 limitation when it believes that it is appropriate to meet its compensation objectives.

In  addition  to  considering  the  tax  consequences,  the  Compensation  Committee  considers  the  accounting 
consequences,  including  the  impact  of  the  Financial  Accounting  Standard  Board’s  Accounting  Standards 
Codification Section 718, on its decisions in determining the forms of different equity awards.

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Compensation Risks Assessment

Since  March  2010,  the  Compensation  Committee  has  conducted  an  annual  review,  with  the  assistance  of 
the Committee’s independent compensation consultant; of Logitech’s compensation programs to assess the risks 
associated  with  their  design  and  associated  risk  controls.  The  Committee  reviews  in  particular  the  following 
compensation programs and associated practices:

• 

Equity grants made under the 2006 Stock Incentive Plan.

•  Management Performance Bonus Plan.

• 

• 

• 

Employee Performance Bonus Plan.

Sales Commission Plans.

Change of Control Severance Agreements in place with executive officers.

As  in  past  years,  based  on  the  March  2014  review,  the  Compensation  Committee  has  concluded  that  our 
compensation policies and practices do not create risks that are reasonably likely to have a material adverse effect 
on the Company.

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REPORT OF THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE

The Logitech Compensation Committee, which is composed solely of independent members of the Logitech 
Board of Directors, assists the Board in fulfilling its responsibilities with regard to compensation matters. The 
Compensation  Committee  has  reviewed  and  discussed  the  “Compensation  Discussion  and  Analysis”  section  of 
this Compensation Report with management. Based on this review and discussion, the Compensation Committee 
recommended to the Board of Directors that the Compensation Discussion and Analysis be included in Logitech’s 
2014 Invitation and Proxy Statement and Annual Report.

Compensation Committee

Matthew Bousquette, Chairman 
Kee-LocK chua (1) 
saLLy Davis 
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MoniKa riBar

(1)  Kee-Lock  Chua  was  a  member  of  the  Compensation  Committee  though  the  Annual  General  Meeting  in 

September 2013.

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SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE

The  following  table  provides  information  regarding  the  compensation  and  benefits  earned  during  fiscal 
years 2014, 2013, and 2012 by our named executive officers. For more information, please refer to “Compensation 
Disclosure and Analysis,” as well as “Narrative Disclosure to Summary Compensation Table and Grants of Plan-
Based Awards Table.”

Name and Principal Position Year
Guerrino De Luca(4)  . . . . .
Chairman of the Board

Salary 
($)

Bonus 
($)

Stock 
Awards 
($)(1)

Option 
Awards 
($)(1)

FY14 500,000 460,000 2,684,200
FY13 500,000
FY12 500,000

—
— 392,400

— 335,400
—

Non-equity 
Incentive Plan 
Compensation 
($)(2)
575,000
—
—

Changes in 
Nonqualified 
Deferred 
Compensation 
Earnings ($)
—
—
—

FY14 750,000
FY13 735,577

— 3,279,270
— 803,000 4,840,000

862,500
—

FY14 286,538

— 5,067,550

 —

512,000

—
—

—

All Other 
Compensation 
($)(3)

Total ($)

15,764 4,234,964
866,714
31,314
922,706
30,306

13,767 4,905,537
226,164 6,604,741

2,673 5,868,761

FY14 535,714

— 1,100,100

—

589,643

—

108,785 2,334,242

Bracken P. Darrell(5)  . . . . .
President and Chief 
Executive Officer

Vincent Pilette(6) . . . . . . . .
Senior Vice President, 
Finance and Chief 
Financial Officer

Marcel Stolk(7) . . . . . . . . . .
Senior Vice President, 
CCP Business Group

L. Joseph Sullivan . . . . . . .
Senior Vice-President, 
Worldwide Operations

FY14 415,000
FY13 402,000
FY12 402,000

— 733,400
— 258,390
— 557,400

—
580,500
—

385,950
—
—

Former Officers:

Erik K. Bardman(8) . . . . . .
Senior Vice President, 
Finance and Chief 
Financial Officer

FY14 38,462
FY13 484,000
FY12 440,000 25,000

—
—
— 336,690
789,000

—
774,000
—

—
—
—

Michael Doktorczyk(9) . . . .

FY14 255,555

— 69,109

—

60,504

—
—
—

—
—
—

—

14,418 1,548,768
12,358 1,253,248
971,162
11,762

62,958
101,420
9,553 1,604,243
9,278 1,263,278

385,168

Former Interim 
Principal Financial 
Officer and Principal 
Accounting Officer

(1)  These amounts do not represent the actual economic value realized by the named executive officer. Under 
SEC rules, the values reported in the “Stock Awards” and “Option Awards” columns reflect the aggregate 
grant date fair value of grants of stock options and stock awards to each of the listed officers in the fiscal years 
shown. The key assumptions and methodology of valuation of stock options and stock awards are presented 
in Note 4 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Logitech’s Annual Report to Shareholders.

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 For FY14: Assuming the highest level of performance is achieved, the maximum possible value of the PSUs 
allocated in FY14, using the market value of our shares on the grant date of the PSUs, was: (a) in the case 
of Mr. Guerrino De Luca, $315,450; (b) in the case of Mr. Bracken P. Darrell, $2,839,050; (c) in the case of 
Mr. Marcel Stolk, $946,350; and (d) in the case of Mr. Joseph Sullivan, $630,900.

 For FY12: Assuming the highest level of performance is achieved, the maximum possible value of the PSUs 
allocated in FY12, using the market value of our shares on the grant date of the PSUs, was: (a) in the case of 
Mr. Guerrino De Luca, $588,600; (b) in the case of Mr. Erik Bardman, Mr. Junien Labrousse and Mr. Werner 
Heid, $686,700 each; and (c) in the case of Mr. Joseph Sullivan, $490,500.

(2)  Reflects amounts earned under the Logitech Management Performance Bonus Plan. This non-equity incentive 
plan compensation was earned during the applicable fiscal year but, for executive officers, was paid during 
the next fiscal year in accordance with the terms of the Logitech Management Performance Bonus Plan. For 
Mr. Doktorczyk, this non-equity incentive plan compensation was earned during fiscal year 2014 under the 
Logitech Employee Performance Bonus Plan.

(3)  Details regarding the various amounts included in this column are provided in the following table entitled “All 

Other Compensation.”

(4)  Mr. De Luca received a bonus of $460,000 in September 2013 in recognition for his service as Logitech’s 

acting Chief Executive Officer from July 2011 through January 2013.

(5)  Mr. Darrell joined the Company as President on April 9, 2012 and was appointed as Chief Executive Officer 

of the Company effective January 1, 2013.

(6)  Mr. Pilette joined the Company as Chief Financial Officer on September 3, 2013.

(7)  Mr. Stolk was designated as an executive officer in September 2013.

(8)  Mr. Bardman’s service as Senior Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer ended upon his departure 

from the Company on April 26, 2013.

(9)  Mr. Doktorczyk served as interim Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer from May 29, 
2013 until September 3, 2013. Mr. Doktorczyk was the Company’s Vice President of Finance and Corporate 
Controller throughout fiscal year 2014, but he was not an executive officer.

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Name

Year
Guerrino De Luca . . . . . FY14

Car 
Use or 
Service 
($)(1)

—
FY13 15,882
FY12 16,679

All Other Compensation Table

Tax 
Preparation 
Services 
($)

Group 
Term Life 
Insurance 
401(k) 
($)(2)
($)
— 7,650
8,114
— 7,500 7,932
— 7,350 6,277

Relocation 
or Travel 
in lieu of 
Relocation 
($)(3)

—
—
—

Premium for 
Deferred 
Compensation 
Insurance ($)
—
—
—

Bracken P. Darrell . . . . . FY14
FY13

— 1,525
—

7,650 4,592
— 5,063 3,321

202,780

Vincent Pilette  . . . . . . . FY14

Marcel Stolk . . . . . . . . . FY14

L. Joseph Sullivan . . . . . FY14
FY13
FY12

Former Officers:

Erik K. Bardman. . . . . . FY14
FY13
FY12

Michael Doktorczyk . . . FY14

—

—

—
—
—

—
—
—

—

— 1,731

942

—

— 3,268

— 7,650 6,768
— 7,500 4,858
— 7,350 4,412

— 5,063
201
— 7,500 2,053
— 7,350 1,928

— 7,650

—

—

—

—
—
—

—
—
—

—

—
—

—

—

—
—
—

—
—
—

—

Defined 
Benefit 
Pension Plan 
Employer 
Contrib. 
($)(4)

—
—
—

—
—

—

105,517

—
—
—

—
—
—

—

Severance 
($)
—
—
—

Other 
Awards 
($)(5)

Total ($)
— 15,764
— 31,314
— 30,306

—
— 13,767
— 15,000 226,164

—

—

—
—
—

— 2,673

— 108,785

— 14,418
— 12,358
— 11,762

— 57,694 62,958
— 9,553
—
— 9,278
—

—

— 7,650

(1)  Represents the cost to Logitech of $15,882 and $16,679 in fiscal years 2013 and 2012, respectively, related to 

Mr. Guerrino De Luca’s occasional use of a company car and driver to and from work.

(2)  Represents 401(k) savings plan matching contributions, which are available to all of our regular employees 

who are on our U.S. payroll.

(3)  Represents costs associated with Mr. Darrell’s relocation from Switzerland to the United States in fiscal year 
2013, including airfare, home purchase and sales assistance, tax advice assistance, moving costs, temporary 
living benefits and other costs.

(4)  Represents the matching contributions to the Logitech Employee Pension Fund in Switzerland for Mr. Marcel 
Stolk,  which  are  available  to  all  of  the  Company’s  similarly-situated  regular  employees  who  are  on  its 
Swiss payroll.

(5) 

In the case of Mr. Bardman, for fiscal year 2014, he received $57,694 as payment for the value of his accrued 
but unused Personal Time Off Leave balance. In the case of Mr. Darrell, for fiscal year 2013, this represents 
a lump sum payment of $15,000, net of taxes, to be applied towards attorney’s fees associated with review of 
his offer of employment.

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GRANTS OF PLAN-BASED AWARDS IN FISCAL YEAR 2014 

The  following  table  sets  forth  certain  information  regarding  grants  of  plan-based  awards  to  each  of  our 
executive  officers  during  fiscal  year  2014.  For  more  information,  please  refer  to  “Compensation  Disclosure 
and Analysis.” 

Grants of Plan-Based Awards  
For Fiscal Year 2014

Grant Date 
(MM/DD/YY)

Approval 
Date

Estimated Future Payouts
Under Non-Equity
Incentive Plan Awards(1)
Target 
($)

Threshold
($)

Maximum 
($)

Estimated Future Payouts
Under Equity
Incentive Plan Awards
Target 
(#)

Maximum
(#)

Threshold
(#)

Actual 
($)(2)

All
Other
Stock
Awards:
Number
of Shares 
of or 
Units
(#)(3)

Grant
Date
Fair
Value
($)(4)

04/15/13

04/15/13

10/15/13

10/15/13

04/15/13

04/15/13

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

— 20,000

140,200

— 250,000 2,317,500

15,000

30,000

45,000

— 226,500

n/a

n/a

250,000 500,000

1,000,000 575,000

04/15/13

04/15/13

04/15/13

04/15/13

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

— 177,000 1,240,770

— 135,000 270,000

405,000

— 2,038,500

n/a

n/a

375,000 750,000

1,500,000 862,500

—

—

—

09/15/13

09/15/13

09/15/13

09/15/13

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

— 370,000 3,111,700

— 295,000

442,500

— 1,955,850

n/a

n/a

200,000 400,000

800,000 512,000

04/15/13

04/15/13

04/15/13

04/15/13

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

— 60,000

420,600

45,000

90,000

135,000

— 679,500

n/a

n/a

231,876 463,752

927,504 589,643

—

—

—

—

04/15/13

04/15/13

04/15/13

04/15/13

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

— 40,000

280,400

30,000

60,000

90,000

— 453,000

n/a

n/a

155,625 311,250

622,500 385,950

—

—

—

—

Name

Type

Guerrino  

De Luca . . . . .  RSU

RSU(5)
PSU(6)
FY14 Bonus

Bracken P.  

Darrell . . . . . .  RSU

PSU(6)
FY14 Bonus

Vincent 

Pilette . . . . . .  RSU(7)
PSU(6)
FY14 Bonus

Marcel Stolk . . . . .  RSU

PSU(6)
FY14 Bonus(8)

L. Joseph  

Sullivan . . . . .  RSU

PSU(6)
FY14 Bonus

(1)  The amounts in these columns reflect possible payouts with respect to each applicable performance period for 

the fiscal year 2014 bonus programs under the Bonus Plan. 

(2)   The amounts in this column reflect actual payouts with respect to each applicable performance period for 
the fiscal year 2014 bonus programs under the Bonus Plan. The actual payout amounts are reflected in the 
Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation column of the Summary Compensation Table for fiscal year 2014.

(3)   Other than the RSU grant in footnote 5 and as set forth in footnote 7, represents RSUs that vest at a rate of 

25% per year over four years, on each yearly anniversary of the grant date. 

(4)   These amounts do not represent the actual economic value realized by the named executive officer. Amounts 
in this column represent the grant date fair value of PSUs and RSUs calculated in accordance with Accounting 
Standards Codification (ASC) 718 but does not include a reduction for forfeitures. For PSUs, that number is 
calculated by multiplying the value determined using the Monte Carlo method by the target number of units 
awarded. For RSUs, that number is equal to the closing price of Logitech shares on the grant date multiplied 
by the number of shares granted. The key assumptions for the valuation of the PSUs are presented in Note 5 
to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Logitech’s Annual Report to Shareholders and Annual 
Report on Form 10-K for fiscal year 2014.

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(5)   For  Mr.  De  Luca  the  Compensation  Committee  set  a  two-year  vesting  term  with  vesting  to  occur  on 
September 15, 2014 and September 15, 2015. The Compensation Committee also provided for acceleration in 
case Mr. De Luca was involuntarily removed from his role as Chairman. 

(6)   Represents performance-based RSU (“PSU”). All shares subject to the PSU vesting conditions are unvested. 
The actual amount, if any, of shares that will vest under the PSU grants will not be known until April 15, 2016. 
The  actual  vesting  amount  will  depend  upon  the  prercentile  rank  of  Logitech  TSR  against  NASDAQ-100 
Index TSR. 

(7)   Mr. Pilette received two RSU grants when he joined the Company in fiscal year 2014, including 195,000 RSUs 
with a one year vesting period and 175,000 RSUs that will vest in equal annual increments over three years, 
on each yearly anniversary of the grant date.

(8)  Mr.  Stolk’s  bonus  amounts  were  converted  using  the  exchange  rate  of  1  CHF  to  1.13  USD  as  of 

March 31, 2014.

NARRATIVE  DISCLOSURE  TO  SUMMARY  COMPENSATION  TABLE  AND  GRANTS  OF 
PLAN-BASED AWARDS TABLE 

Employment Agreements and Offer Letters 

We have entered into employment agreements or offer letters with each of our named executive officers. The 
employment agreements and offer letters generally provide that the compensation of the named executive officer 
is subject to the sole discretion of the Compensation Committee or the Board of Directors. Other than Mr. Pilette’s 
compensation as a new hire, the compensation earned by the named executive officers in fiscal year 2014 was not 
the result of any terms of their employment agreements or offer letters.

Performance-Based Vesting Conditions 

Please refer to “Compensation Disclosure and Analysis—Elements of Compensation—Performance-based 
cash incentive awards” for a discussion of the performance measures applicable to the Bonus Plan during fiscal 
year  2014.  In  addition,  please  refer  to  “Compensation  Disclosure  and  Analysis—Elements  of  Compensation—
Long-term equity incentive awards” for a discussion of performance measures under the PSUs granted to executive 
officers during fiscal year 2014. 

OUTSTANDING EQUITY AWARDS AT FISCAL YEAR-END 

The following table provides information regarding outstanding equity awards for each of our named executive 
officers as of March 31, 2014. This table includes unexercised and unvested stock options, unexercised and unvested 
performance stock options, unvested PSUs, and unvested RSUs. 

Unless  otherwise  specified,  options  and  RSUs  vest  at  a  rate  of  25%  per  year  on  each  of  the  first  four 
anniversaries of the grant date. Market value for stock options, including Premium Priced Option or PPOs and 
PSOs, is calculated by taking the difference between the closing price of Logitech shares on the Nasdaq Global 
Select Market on the last trading day of the fiscal year ($14.89 on March 31, 2014) and the option exercise price, and 
multiplying it by the number of outstanding options. Market value for stock awards (RSUs and PSUs) is determined 
by multiplying the number of shares by the closing price of Logitech shares on the Nasdaq Global Select Market on 
the last trading day of the fiscal year.

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Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal 2014 Year-End

Option Awards

Stock Awards

Name
Guerrino De Luca . . . . 

Bracken P. Darrell  . . . 

Vincent Pilette  . . . . . . 

Marcel Stolk . . . . . . . . 

L. Joseph Sullivan  . . . 

Number of
Securities
Underlying
Unexercised
Options (#)
Exercisable
200,000
200,000
100,000
50,000
15,000
15,000
—
—
—
—
—
580,000

125,000
400,000
—
—
—
—
—
525,000

—
—
—

—
—
—
—
—

25,000
25,000
22,500
50,000
50,000
25,000
48,750
—
—
—

Grant Date 
(MM/DD/YY)
04/08/04
04/01/05
04/01/06
04/02/07
04/01/08
04/01/09
04/11/11
01/04/13
04/15/13
04/15/13
10/15/13
Total

04/16/12
04/16/12
04/16/12
04/16/12
04/16/12
04/15/13
04/15/13
Total

09/15/13
09/15/13
Total

01/04/13
01/04/13
04/15/13
04/15/13
Total

11/02/05
03/23/06
10/02/06
10/02/07
10/01/08
12/12/08
06/29/09
01/04/13
11/15/10
04/11/11

Number of 
Securities 
Underlying 
Unexercised 
Options (#)
Unexercisable

Option 
Exercise 
Price ($) / 
Share

— 17.20(2)
— 20.97(3)
— 20.05
— 27.95
— 26.67
— 10.64
—
—
7.83
130,000
—
—
—
—
—
—
130,000

Market
Value of
Shares or
Units of
Stock 
Market 
That Have 
Value of 
Not
Unexercised 
Vested ($)
Options ($)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
63,750
—
—
—
917,800
—
—
—
297,800
— 250,000 3,722,500
270,000 4,020,300

Number of 
Shares or 
Units of 
Stock That 
Have Not 
Vested (#)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
20,000

Option 
Expiration 
Date 
(MM/DD/YY)
04/08/14
04/01/15
04/01/16
04/02/17
04/01/18
04/01/19
—
01/04/23
—
—
—

375,000

8.03
— 14.05
16.06
20.08
—
—
—

400,000
400,000
—
—
—
1,175,000

04/16/22
04/16/22
04/16/22
04/16/22
—
—
—

—
—
—
—

—
3,430,000
—
336,000
—
—
—
—
75,000 1,116,750
—
—
—
—
— 177,000 2,635,530
252,000 3,752,280

Equity
Incentive
Plan Awards:
Number of
Unearned
Shares, Units
or Other
Rights That
Have Not
Vested (#)

Equity
Incentive
Plan Awards:
Market or
Payout Value
of Unearned
Shares, Units
or Other
Rights That
Have Not 
Vested ($)(1)

—
—
—
—
—
—
30,000
—
30,000
—
—
60,000

—
—
—
—
—
270,000
—
270,000

—
—
—
—
—
—
446,700
—
446,700
—
—
893,400

—
—
—
—
—
4,020,300
—
4,020,300

—
—
—

225,000
—
—
—
225,000

—
—
—

7.83
—
—
—

— 20.25
— 19.96
— 21.61
— 30.09
— 22.59
— 13.48
— 14.02
7.83
—
—

225,000
—
—

—
—
—

— 175,000 2,605,750
— 195,000 2,903,550
— 370,000 5,509,300

—
—
—

—
—
—

01/04/23
—
—
—

1,588,500
—
—
—

—
22,000
60,000
—

—
327,580
893,400
—
82,000 1,220,980

—
—
—
90,000
90,000

—
—
—
1,340,100
1,340,100

10/24/15
03/23/16
10/02/16
10/02/17
10/01/18
12/12/18
06/29/19
01/04/23
—
—

—
—
—
—
—
35,250
42,413
1,588,500
—
—

—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
4,500
8,000

—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
67,005
119,120

—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—

—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—

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Name

Former Officers:

Erik K. Bardman  . . . . 

Michael Doktorczyk . . 

Option Awards

Stock Awards

Number of
Securities
Underlying
Unexercised
Options (#)
Exercisable
—
—
—
—
246,250

Number of 
Securities 
Underlying 
Unexercised 
Options (#)
Unexercisable
—
—
—
—
225,000

Grant Date 
(MM/DD/YY)
04/11/11
01/04/13
04/15/13
04/15/13
Total

Option 
Exercise 
Price ($) / 
Share
—
—
—
—

Option 
Expiration 
Date 
(MM/DD/YY)
—
—
—
—

Market 
Value of 
Unexercised 
Options ($)
—
—
—
—

Market
Value of
Shares or
Units of
Stock 
That Have 
Not
Vested ($)
—
327,580
595,600
—
74,500 1,109,305

Number of 
Shares or 
Units of 
Stock That 
Have Not 
Vested (#)
—
22,000
40,000
—

Equity
Incentive
Plan Awards:
Number of
Unearned
Shares, Units
or Other
Rights That
Have Not
Vested (#)

Equity
Incentive
Plan Awards:
Market or
Payout Value
of Unearned
Shares, Units
or Other
Rights That
Have Not 
Vested ($)(1)

25,000
—
—
60,000
85,000

372,250
—
—
893,400
1,265,650

Total

08/15/11
01/31/12
01/31/12
11/15/12
11/15/12
02/24/14
02/24/14
Total

—
n/a

—
—
—
—
—
—
—
n/a

—

—
—
—
—
—
—
—

—
n/a

—
—
—
—
—
—
—
n/a

—

—
—
—
—
—
—
—

—

—
—
—
—
—
—
—

—

—

—

—

8,750
2,800
—
6,720
—
4,500
—
22,770

130,288
41,692
—
100,061
—
67,005
—
339,046

—
—
2,400
—
3,840
—
4,450
10,690

—
—
35,736
—
57,178
—
66,261
159,175

(1)  PSUs  are  shown  at  their  target  amount.  The  minimum  performance  condition  of  the  PSUs  granted  on 
June 29, 2009, in fiscal year 2010, was not met and therefore no shares vested at the conclusion of the 2-year 
performance period on June 29, 2011. The actual conversion, if any, of the PSUs granted in fiscal year 2011 
into Logitech shares following the conclusion of the 3-year performance period will range between 50% and 
200% of that target amount, depending upon Logitech’s TSR performance versus the TSR benchmark over 
the performance period. The actual conversion, if any, of the PSUs granted in each of fiscal years 2012 and 
2014 into Logitech shares following the conclusion of the 3-year performance period will range between 50% 
and 150% of that target amount, depending upon Logitech’s TSR performance versus the TSR benchmark 
over the performance period.

(2)   The exercise price of the option as granted (as split-adjusted) is 15.21 Swiss Francs per share and 17.20 US 
Dollar per share. CHF amount was converted using the exchange rate of 1 Swiss Franc to 1.13 U.S. Dollar as 
of March 31, 2014.

(3)  The exercise price of the option as granted (as split-adjusted) is 18.55 Swiss Francs per share and 20.97 US 
Dollar per share. CHF amount was converted using the exchange rate of 1 Swiss Franc to 1.13 U.S. Dollar as 
of March 31, 2014.

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OPTION EXERCISES AND STOCK VESTED FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014 

The following table provides the number of shares acquired and the value realized upon exercise of stock 
options and the vesting of RSUs during fiscal year 2014 by each of our named executive officers. No shares resulted 
from PSUs whose performance period ended during fiscal year 2014 because the minimum performance condition 
was not met.

Option Exercises and Stock Vested for Fiscal Year 2014 

Name
Guerrino De Luca . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bracken P. Darrell . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vincent Pilette  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Marcel Stolk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
L. Joseph Sullivan . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Former Officers:
Erik K. Bardman. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Michael Doktorczyk . . . . . . . . . . . .

Option Awards

Stock Awards

Number of Shares 
Acquired on 
Exercise (#)
—
—
—
—
—

Value Realized on 
Exercise ($)(1)
—
—
—
—
—

Number of Shares 
Acquired on 
Vesting (#)
—
25,000
295,000
17,000
21,750

Value Realized on 
Vesting ($)(2)
—
177,250
4,730,325
193,110
241,610

—
—

—
—

5,750
8,015

40,825
70,583

(1)  The  value  realized  equals  the  difference  between  the  option  exercise  price  and  the  fair  market  value  of 
Logitech shares on the date of exercise, multiplied by the number of shares for which the option was exercised.

(2)  Based on the closing trading price of Logitech shares on the Nasdaq Global Select Market.

PENSION BENEFITS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014 

Marcel  Stolk,  Senior  Vice  President,  Consumer  Computing  Platforms  Business  Group,  is  a  participant  in 

Logitech’s Swiss Pension plan, which is a benefit offered to all eligible Swiss employees. 

No other executive officers are beneficiaries under any pension plan benefits maintained by Logitech.

Name
Guerrino De Luca . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bracken P. Darrell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vincent Pilette  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Marcel Stolk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
L. Joseph Sullivan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Former Officers:
Erik K. Bardman. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Michael Doktorczyk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Plan Name

—
—
—
Logitech Employee Pension Fund
—

Number of 
Years of 
Credited 
Service (#)
n/a
n/a
n/a
3.00
n/a

Present 
Value of 
Accumulated 
Benefit ($)
—
—
—
535,738
—

—
—

n/a
n/a

—
—

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The following table sets forth information regarding the participation by our named executive officers in the 

Logitech Inc. U.S. Deferred Compensation Plan during fiscal year 2014 and at fiscal year-end.

Name
Guerrino De Luca . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bracken P. Darrell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vincent Pilette  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Marcel Stolk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
L. Joseph Sullivan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Former Officers:
Erik K. Bardman. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Michael Doktorczyk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Executive 
Contributions 
in Last Fiscal 
Year ($)(1)
—
—
—
—
—

Logitech 
Contributions 
in Last Fiscal 
Year ($)
—
—
—
—
—

Aggregate 
Earnings in 
Last Fiscal 
Year ($)(2)
—
—
—
—
70,647

Aggregate 
Withdrawals/ 
Distributions 
($)
—
—
—
—
—

—
—

—
—

—
—

—
—

Aggregate 
Balance at Last 
Fiscal Year End 
($)

—

—
—
497,103

—
—

(1)   Amounts are included in the Summary Compensation table in the “Salary” column for fiscal year 2014. All 

contributions were made under the Logitech Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan.

(2)   These  amounts  are  not  included  in  the  Summary  Compensation  table  because  plan  earnings  were  not 

preferential or above market.

NARRATIVE DISCLOSURE TO NON-QUALIFIED DEFERRED COMPENSATION TABLE 

Please  refer  to  “Compensation  Disclosure  and  Analysis—Other  Compensation  Elements—Deferred 
compensation plan” for a discussion of the Logitech Inc. U.S. Deferred Compensation Plan effective January 1, 2009. 

PAYMENTS UPON TERMINATION OR CHANGE IN CONTROL 

We  have  entered  into  agreements  that  provide  for  payments  under  certain  circumstances  in  the  event  of 

termination of employment of our executive officers. These agreements include: 

• 

• 

• 

• 

Change of control severance agreements, under which an executive officer may receive certain benefits 
if he or she is subject to an involuntary termination within 12 months after a “change of control” because 
his or her employment is terminated without cause or because the executive resigns for good reason.

PSU, RSU, and PSO award agreements that provide for the accelerated vesting of the shares subject 
to the award agreements under certain circumstances, including the same circumstances as under the 
change of control agreements.

Offer  letters  with  Bracken  Darrell  and  Vincent  Pilette,  under  which  they  are  entitled  to  severance 
benefits if we terminate their employment without cause or if they resign for good reason.

An employment agreement with Marcel Stolk, under which he is entitled to receive a three-month notice 
period if we terminate his employment or if he resigns. 

These agreements are described in more detail in the subsections below. 

Other than the agreements above, there are no agreements or arrangements for the payment of severance to a 

named executive officer in the event of his involuntary termination with or without cause. 

In fiscal year 2014, Mr. De Luca was awarded an RSU grant of 250,000 shares in recognition of his service 
as Logitech’s acting Chief Executive Officer from July 2011 through January 2013. Given that the award was based 
on past service, if Mr. De Luca’s service with the Company terminates by reason of death or disability or if Mr. De 
Luca ceases to be Chairman of the Board at the request or upon action of the Board or by action of the Company’s 
shareholders or is not re-elected to the Board, all then unvested RSUs under the award will vest immediately. 

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There are no agreements providing for payment of any consideration to any non-executive member of the 

Board of Directors upon termination of his or her services with the Company.

Change of Control Severance Agreements

Each  of  our  executive  officers  has  executed  a  change  of  control  severance  agreement  with  Logitech.  The 
change of control agreements with Mr. De Luca and Mr. Pilette are slightly different than those of the other executive 
officers.  The  purpose  of  the  change  of  control  agreements  is  to  support  retention  in  the  event  of  a  prospective 
change of control.

Under the change of control agreement, each executive officer is eligible to receive the following benefits, 
should the executive officer be subject to an involuntary termination within 12 months after a “change of control” 
because his or her employment is terminated without cause or the executive resigns for good reason:

•	

•	

•	

•	

•	

The  continuation  of  the  executive’s  “current  compensation”  for  12  months  (except  in  the  case  of 
Mr. Pilette, which is 18 months if he is terminated or resigns for good reason in the first two years of 
his employment);

Continuation of health insurance benefits for up to 12 months;

Acceleration of vesting for all stock options held by the executive;

Acceleration of other employee equity incentives held by the executive if provided for under the terms 
of the grant agreement for the equity incentive; and

Executive – level outplacement services of a value of up to $5,000. 

The term “current compensation” includes:

•	

•	

The  greater  of  (i)  the  executive’s  annual  base  salary  in  effect  immediately  prior  to  the  executive’s 
termination and (ii) the executive’s annual base salary in effect on the date of the Change of Control 
Agreement; plus

The  amount  of  the  executive’s  annual  bonuses  for  the  fiscal  year  preceding  the  fiscal  year  in  which 
severance benefits become payable to the executive. 

The change of control agreement defines the term “change of control” to mean: 

•	

•	

•	

•	

A merger or consolidation of Logitech with another corporation resulting in a greater than 50% change 
in the total voting power of Logitech or the surviving company immediately following the transaction;

The complete liquidation of Logitech;

The sale or other disposition of all or substantially all of Logitech’s assets; or

The acquisition by any person of securities of Logitech representing 50% or more of the total voting 
power of Logitech’s outstanding shares. 

The change of control agreement with Mr. De Luca is the same as for the other executive officers, except that 
only those stock options granted by the Company to him before January 28, 2008, while he was serving as Chief 
Executive Officer, are subject to acceleration under the agreement. Options granted to him after January 28, 2008 
are not subject to acceleration.

The change of control agreement with Mr. Pilette is the same as for the other executive officers, except that (i) 
the continuation of the executive’s “current compensation” is for 18 months if Mr. Pilette’s employment is terminated 
following a change of control during the first two years of his employment, and (ii) current compensation is based 
on base salary and annual target bonus.

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PSO Award Agreements 

The PSO award agreements from named executive officers provide for the acceleration of the time-based 
vesting of the PSOs subject to the award agreements if the named executive officer resigns for good reason with 
12 months after a change of control. In addition, the PSO award agreements for named executive officers, including 
Mr. De Luca, provide for the acceleration of the time-based vesting of the PSOs if the named executive officer is 
terminated for any reason other than cause or resigns for good reason within 12 months after a change of control. 
In  any  case,  the  PSO  award  agreements  will  not  vest  except  to  the  extent  that  the  performance-based  vesting 
conditions have been attained.

PSU and RSU Award Agreements 

The PSU and RSU award agreements for named executive officers other than Mr. De Luca provide for the 
acceleration  of  vesting  of  the  RSUs  and  PSUs  subject  to  the  award  agreements  under  the  same  circumstances 
and conditions as under the change of control agreements; namely, if the named executive officer is subject to an 
involuntary termination within 12 months after a change of control because his or her employment is terminated 
without cause or the executive resigns for good reason. In the event of such an involuntary termination: 

•	

•	

All shares subject to the RSUs will vest.

100% of the shares subject to the PSUs will vest if the change of control occurred within one year after 
the grant date of the PSUs. If the change of control occurred more than one year after the grant date 
of the PSUs, the number of shares subject to the PSU that will vest will be determined by applying the 
performance criteria under the PSUs as if the performance period had ended on the date of the change 
of control. 

Bracken Darrell Offer Letter

We entered into an offer letter with Bracken Darrell dated March 13, 2012. Under his offer letter, in the event 
he is terminated without “cause” or resigns (within 30 days after Logitech fails to remedy the condition reported to 
be good reason during a 30-day cure period) for good reason, other than after a change of control, he is entitled to 
receive severance benefits as follows: 

•	

•	

If  the  termination  had  occurred  within  one  year  after  his  employment  start  date  (note  that,  as  of 
April 9, 2013, the one-year anniversary of his employment start date, Mr. Darrell is no longer entitled to 
these benefits), he would have been entitled to: 

▪ 

▪ 

▪	

an amount equal to 200% of his then-current annual base salary, less applicable withholdings; plus

an  amount  equal  to  200%  of  his  then-current  annual  targeted  bonus  amount,  less  applicable 
withholdings; plus

25% of his initial stock option grant for 500,000 Logitech shares and 25% of his initial restricted 
stock unit grant for 100,000 shares will accelerate and vest. 

If the termination had occurred more than one year but within two years after his employment start 
date (note that, as of April 9, 2014, the two-year anniversary, Mr. Darrell is no longer entitled to these 
benefits), he would have been entitled to: 

▪ 

▪ 

an amount equal to 150% of his then-current annual base salary, less applicable withholdings; plus

an amount equal to 150% of his then-current annual targeted bonus amount, less applicable withholdings. 

•	

If the termination occurs more than two years after his employment start date, he is entitled to: 

▪ 

▪ 

an amount equal to 100% of his then-current annual base salary, less applicable withholdings; plus

an amount equal to 100% of his then-current annual targeted bonus amount, less applicable withholdings. 

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In each case, Mr. Darrell would also be entitled to have Logitech pay the premiums to continue his group 
health insurance coverage under COBRA during the applicable severance period, subject to any maximum length 
of coverage limits under applicable law or until he becomes eligible for benefits from a subsequent employer.

“Cause”  in  Mr.  Darrell’s  offer  letter  is  defined  as:  (i)  theft,  dishonesty,  misconduct  or  falsification  of  any 
employment or Logitech records; (ii) improper disclosure of Logitech’s confidential or proprietary information; 
(iii)  failure  or  inability  to  perform  any  assigned  duties  after  written  notice  from  Logitech  of,  and  a  reasonable 
opportunity to cure, such failure or inability; (iv) conviction (including any plea of guilty or no contest) of a felony, 
or of any other criminal act if that act impairs his ability to perform his duties; or (v) failure to cooperate in good 
faith with a governmental or internal investigation of Logitech or its directors, officers or employees, if Logitech 
has requested his cooperation. “Good reason” in Mr. Darrell’s offer letter is defined as: (i) a material reduction of 
his authority, duties or responsibilities, or (ii) if, by January 31, 2013, he is not reporting directly to the Logitech 
International Board of Directors as Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Darrell became Chief Executive Officer, reporting 
directly to the Board, on January 1, 2013.

If  any  amounts  become  payable  to  Mr.  Darrell  under  his  change  of  control  agreement,  or  any  successor 
agreement, the aggregate amount of any amounts payable to Mr. Darrell under his offer letter will be reduced to the 
extent necessary so as to prevent the duplication of severance payments to him. 

If amounts payable to Mr. Darrell under any arrangement or agreement with Logitech are payable as a result 
of a change of ownership or control of Logitech and exceed the amount allowed under section 280G of the Code, 
and  would  be  subject  to  the  excise  tax  imposed  by  section  4999  of  the  Code,  then,  prior  to  the  making  of  any 
Payments to Mr. Darrell, a “best-of” calculation will be made comparing (1) the total benefit to Mr. Darrell from 
the Payments after payment of the excise tax, to (2) the total benefit to Mr. Darrell if the Payments are reduced to 
the extent necessary to avoid being subject to the excise tax, and Mr. Darrell will be entitled to the Payments under 
the more favorable outcome. 

Vincent Pilette Offer Letter

We entered into an offer letter with Vincent Pilette dated August 26, 2013. Under his offer letter, in the event 
he is terminated within the first two years after his employment start date without “cause” or resigns for good 
reason, other than after a change of control, he is entitled to receive severance benefits as follows: 

•	

•	

•	

•	

An amount equal to 100% of his then-current annual base salary, less applicable withholdings; plus

An  amount  equal  to  100%  of  his  then-current  annual  targeted  bonus  amount,  less  applicable 
withholdings; plus

One-third of his initial RSU grant for 175,000 units will accelerate and vest (as of September 15, 2014, 
116,666 shares from this grant remain unvested); plus

If the separation of service had occurred within the first year of service (note that, as of September 3, 
2014, the one-year anniversary, Mr. Pilette is no longer entitled to these benefits), 100% of his initial 
RSU grant for 195,000 units would have accelerated and vested (as of September 15, 2014, this grant was 
completely vested); plus

•	

Executive-level outplacement services, in the amount of up to $15,000. 

In each case, Mr. Pilette would also be entitled to have Logitech pay the premiums to continue his group 
health insurance coverage under COBRA for a period up to 12 months or until he becomes eligible for benefits 
from a subsequent employer.

“Cause” in Mr. Pilette’s offer letter is defined as: (i) willful dishonesty or fraud with respect to the business 
affairs of Logitech; (ii) intentional falsification of any employment or Logitech records, (iii) conviction (including 
any plea of guilty or no contest) of a felony which the Board of Directors of Logitech International reasonably 
believes materially impairs his ability to perform his duties for Logitech or adversely affects Logitech’s reputation 
or standing in the community, (iv) a willful act by him which constitutes misconduct (including, but not limited to, 

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improper use or disclosure of the confidential or proprietary information of Logitech) and is injurious to Logitech, 
or (v) continued willful violations by him of his obligations to Logitech after there has been delivered to him a 
written demand for performance from Logitech which describes the basis for Logitech’s belief that he have not 
substantially performed his duties.

“Good  reason”  in  Mr.  Pilette’s  offer  letter  is  defined  as:  (i)  a  substantial  reduction  of  the  facilities  and 
perquisites  (including  office  space  and  location)  available  to  him  immediately  prior  to  such  reduction,  without 
his  expressed  written  consent  and  without  good  business  reasons,  (ii)  a  material  reduction  of  his  base  salary, 
(iii) a material reduction in the kind or level of employee benefits to which he is entitled immediately prior to such 
reduction, with the result that his overall benefits package is significantly reduced, (iv) his relocation to a facility 
or location more than thirty (30) miles from his current location, without his expressed written consent, (v) the 
failure of Logitech and Logitech International to obtain the assumption of his letter agreement by any successor, or 
(vi) a material reduction of his duties, position or responsibilities relative to his duties, position or responsibilities 
in effect immediately prior to such reduction, without his expressed written consent (“demotion”). 

If  any  amounts  become  payable  to  Mr.  Pilette  under  his  change  of  control  agreement,  or  any  successor 
agreement, the aggregate amount of any amounts payable to Mr. Pilette under his offer letter will be reduced to the 
extent necessary so as to prevent the duplication of severance payments to him. 

If amounts payable to Mr. Pilette under any arrangement or agreement with Logitech are payable as a result 
of a change of ownership or control of Logitech and exceed the amount allowed under section 280G of the Code, 
and would be subject to the excise tax imposed by section 4999 of the Code, then the Payments are reduced to the 
extent necessary to avoid being subject to the excise tax. 

Tables of Potential Payments Upon Termination or Change in Control 

The  table  below  estimates  the  amount  of  compensation  that  would  be  paid  in  the  event  of  an  involuntary 
termination  of  a  listed  executive  officer  without  cause  after  a  change  in  control,  assuming  that  each  of  the 
terminations was effective as of March 31, 2014, subject to the terms of the change of control agreement and the 
terms of the PSO, PSU and RSU award agreements with each of the listed executive officers.

For Mr. Darrell and Mr. Pilette, the additional table below estimates the amount of compensation that would 
have been paid in the event of an involuntary termination without cause, assuming that the termination was effective 
as of March 31, 2014, subject to the terms of the agreements with them. As of March 31, 2014, no compensation 
amounts were payable to any named executive officer in the event of a mutual agreement to terminate employment, 
whether upon retirement or otherwise.

The price used for determining the value of accelerated equity in the tables below was the closing price of 
Logitech’s shares on the Nasdaq Global Select Market on March 31, 2014, the last business day of the fiscal year, of 
$14.89. For those unvested options held by Mr. De Luca that have exercise prices denominated in Swiss Francs, the 
U.S. Dollar equivalent of such exercise prices as of March 31, 2014 were calculated based on a Swiss Franc to U.S. 
Dollar exchange rate on March 31, 2014 of 1 to 1.13.

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Potential Payments Upon Involuntary Termination After Change in Control 

Name
Guerrino De Luca . . . . .
Bracken P. Darrell(6)  . . .
Vincent Pilette  . . . . . . .
Marcel Stolk . . . . . . . . .
L. Joseph Sullivan . . . . .

Base Salary(1)
500,000
750,000
750,000
580,363
415,000

Bonus(2)
575,000
862,500
600,000
583,753
385,950

Other 
Benefits(3)
13,465
30,419
23,465
8,657
22,713

Value of 
Accelerated 
Equity Awards(4)
4,467,000
10,345,080
5,509,300
3,355,330
2,796,955

280G cut-back(5)

—
—
(610,682 )
n/a
(1,156,511)

Total
5,555,465
11,987,999
6,072,083
4,528,103
2,464,107

(1)  Represents  fiscal  year  2014  annual  base  salary  in  effect  on  March  31,  2014.  Mr.  Pilette’s  agreement  calls 
for 18 months of compensation continuation if his employment is terminated following a change of control 
during the first two years of his employment. Thereafter, Mr. Pilette is eligible for 12 months of compensation 
continuation. Mr. Stolk’s salary amount was converted using the exchange rate of 1 CHF to 1.13 USD as of 
March 31, 2014.

(2)  Bonuses paid for fiscal year 2014 except for Mr. Pilette. Mr. Pilette’s agreement provides for bonus based on 
annual target bonus. Mr. Stolk’s bonus amount was converted using the exchange rate of 1 CHF to 1.13 USD 
as of March 31, 2014.

(3)  Represents the estimated cost of medical and other health insurance premiums (COBRA) for one year after 

termination and $5,000 in outplacement services ($15,000 for Mr. Pilette).

(4)  Represents, as of March 31, 2014, the aggregate intrinsic value (market value less exercise price) of unvested 
options and the aggregate market value of shares underlying all unvested RSUs PSUs, in each case held by 
the named executive officer as of March 31, 2014. For minimum performance conditions under the terms of 
the PSOs granted January 4, 2013, 50% of the conditions were met therefore, 50% of value were attributed to 
the shares subject to such PSOs. For the PSUs granted April 15, 2013, as of March 31, 2014 the performance 
condition were at a level which would have produced a payout percentage of 150% therefore, 150% of value 
were attributed to the shares subject to such PSUs. The minimum performance conditions for two of the PSOs 
granted to Mr. Darrell on April 16, 2012 were not met as of March 31, 2014 therefore no value were attributed 
to the shares subject to such PSOs. Mr. De Luca does not receive any acceleration of RSU or PSU vesting.

(5)  Under the Change of Control agreements for the executive officers listed above other than Mr. Darrell, there 
is  a  “280G  cut-back”  so  that,  in  effect,  the  maximum  value  of  the  cash  payments  plus  accelerated  equity 
awards to which an executive is entitled under the agreement is just under 3 times the average annual taxable 
compensation paid by Logitech to the executive in the prior five taxable years, calculated in accordance with 
the U.S. Tax Code.

(6)  For  Mr.  Darrell,  if  amounts  payable  under  any  arrangement  or  agreement  with  Logitech  are  payable  as  a 
result of a change of ownership or control of Logitech and exceed the amount allowed under section 280G 
of the Code, and would be subject to the excise tax imposed by section 4999 of the Code, then, prior to the 
making of any Payments to Mr. Darrell, a “best-of” calculation will be made comparing (1) the total benefit 
to Mr. Darrell from the Payments after payment of the excise tax, to (2) the total benefit to Mr. Darrell if the 
Payments are reduced to the extent necessary to avoid being subject to the excise tax, and Mr. Darrell will be 
entitled to the Payments under the more favorable outcome.

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Potential Payments Upon Involuntary Termination 

Bracken Darrell 

(if terminating between April 2013 - April 2014) . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 1,125,0001 $ 1,125,0002

n/a $ 2,250,000

Name

Base Salary

Bonus

Equity

Total

Bracken Darrell 

(if terminating between April 2014 - April 2015) . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 750,0003 $ 750,0004

n/a $ 1,500,000

Vincent Pilettte 

(if terminating between September 2013 - September 2014)  . . . . $ 500,0005 $ 400,0006 $3,772,1287 $ 4,672,128

Vincent Pilettte 

(if terminating between September 2014 - September 2015)  . . . . $ 500,0008 $ 400,0009 $ 868,57810 $ 1,768,578

(1)  Represents 150% of Mr. Darrell’s fiscal year 2014 annual base salary in effect on March 31, 2014.

(2)  Represents 150% of Mr. Darrell’s fiscal year 2014 target bonus in effect on March 31, 2014.

(3)  Represents 100% of Mr. Darrell’s fiscal year 2014 annual base salary in effect on March 31, 2014.

(4)  Represents 100% of Mr. Darrell’s fiscal year 2014 target bonus in effect on March 31, 2014.

(5)  Represents 100% of Mr. Pilette’s fiscal year 2014 annual base salary in effect on March 31, 2014.

(6)  Represents 100% of Mr. Pilette’s fiscal year 2014 annual base salary in effect on March 31, 2014.

(7)  Represents value of 33% vesting of Mr. Pilette’s initial restricted stock unit grant for 175,000 shares (as of 
September 15, 2014 this grant was completely vested) and 100% of Mr. Pilette’s restricted stock unit grant for 
195,000 shares (as of September 15, 2014, 116,666 shares from this grant remain unvested) using Logitech’s 
stock price in effect on March 31, 2014.

(8)  Represents 100% of Mr. Pilette’s fiscal year 2014 annual base salary in effect on March 31, 2014.

(9)  Represents 100% of Mr. Pilette’s fiscal year 2014 annual base salary in effect on March 31, 2014.

(10)  Represents value of 33% vesting of Mr. Pilette’s initial restricted stock unit grant for 175,000 shares (as of 
September 15, 2014 this grant was completely vested) using Logitech’s stock price in effect on March 31, 2014.

COMPENSATION OF DIRECTORS 

For  fiscal  year  2014,  the  compensation  of  the  members  of  the  Board  of  Directors  that  are  not  Logitech 
employees, or non-employee directors, was established by the Committee for Board Compensation, which at the 
time consisted of Guerrino De Luca, our Chairman. For fiscal year 2015, the Committee for Board Compensation 
has been terminated, and the compensation of non-employee directors will be determined by the Compensation 
Committee, consisting entirely of independent directors, and recommended to the full Board for approval. 

The  general  policy  is  that  compensation  for  non-employee  directors  should  be  a  mix  of  cash  and  equity-
based compensation. For fiscal year 2014, to assist the committee in its annual review of director compensation, 
Logitech’s compensation department provided director pay practices and compensation data compiled from the 
annual reports and proxy statements of companies within the NASDAQ 100 and technology companies generally 
considered comparable to Logitech. 

For fiscal year 2014, cash compensation of non-employee directors consists solely of annual retainers based 
on Board and committee service and payment for travel days in connection with Board meetings. Non-employee 
directors  also  receive  an  annual  RSU  grant  based  on  a  fixed  market  value.  These  grants  vest  on  the  one-year 
anniversary of Board service. For fiscal year 2014, the annual RSU grant value was adjusted from CHF 120,000 
($135,692) to CHF 135,000 ($152,654) to reflect increases in the market for board compensation.

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Directors who are Logitech employees do not receive any compensation for their service on the Board of 

Directors. Non-employee director compensation currently consists of the following elements:

Annual cash retainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
An additional annual cash retainer for the lead independent director.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Annual retainer for the Audit Committee chair.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Annual retainer for the Compensation Committee chair. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Annual retainer for non-chair Audit Committee members. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Annual retainer for non-chair Compensation Committee members.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Annual retainer for Nominating Committee members. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Annual RSU grant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Compensation for the number of travel days spent traveling to attend Board and 

committee meetings, per day rate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reimbursement of reasonable expenses for non-local travel (business class). . . . . . . . .

Total (CHF)
60,000
20,000
40,000
30,000
15,000
10,000
3,000
135,000

Total ($)(1)
67,846
22,615
45,231
33,923
16,962
11,308
3,392
152,654

2,500

2,827

(1)  CHF amount was converted using the exchange rate of 1 Swiss Franc to 1.13 U.S. Dollar as of March 31, 2014.

Except for fees earned between Logitech’s 2013 Annual General Meeting and 2014 Annual General Meeting, 
non-employee Board members may elect to receive their Board fees in shares, net of withholdings. Any such shares 
are to be issued under the 2006 Stock Incentive Plan.

The following table summarizes the total compensation earned or paid by Logitech during fiscal year 2014 
to continuing members of the Board of Directors who were not executive officers as of March 31, 2014. Because 
the table is based on Logitech’s fiscal year, and annual service for purposes of Board compensation is measured 
between the dates of Logitech’s Annual General Meeting, usually held in September each year, the amounts in the 
table do not necessarily align with the description of Board compensation above.

Information regarding compensation paid to and the option and stock awards held by Guerrino De Luca and 
Bracken Darrell, the members of the Board of Directors that are Logitech executive officers as of fiscal year-end 
2014, are presented in the Summary Compensation Table and the Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-End 
Table, respectively. 

Non-Employee Director Summary Compensation for Fiscal Year 2014 

Name
Daniel Borel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Matthew Bousquette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Erh-Hsun Chang(3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Kee-Lock Chua . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sally Davis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Didier Hirsch  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Neil Hunt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Monika Ribar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Fees Earned In 
Cash ($)(1)
73,535
154,611
41,010
117,938
117,467
118,315
96,161
108,888

Stock Awards 
($)(2)
149,224
147,016
—
147,016
149,224
147,016
147,016
149,224

Total ($)
222,759
301,627
41,010
264,954
266,691
265,331
243,177
258,112

(1)  CHF amount was converted using the exchange rate of 1 Swiss Franc to 1.13 U.S. Dollar as of March 31. 2014.

(2)  Amounts shown do not reflect compensation actually received by the director. Instead, the amount shown is 
the aggregate grant date fair value of stock-related awards in fiscal year 2014 computed in accordance with 
ASC Topic 718 -- Compensation -- Stock Compensation, disregarding forfeiture assumptions. The market 
value used to calculate the aggregate value on March 31, 2014 was $14.89.

(3)  Mr. Chang did not stand for re-election as a director at the Annual General Meeting in September 2013.

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The following table presents additional information with respect to the equity awards held as of March 31, 

2014 by members of the Board of Directors who were not executive officers as of fiscal year-end.

In 2010, Logitech began granting RSUs instead of stock options to continuing non-employee directors. The 

RSUs granted since fiscal year 2010 fully vest on approximately the one-year anniversary date of the grant. 

Market value for stock options is calculated by taking the difference between the closing price of Logitech 
shares on the Nasdaq Global Select Market on the last trading day of the fiscal year ($14.89 on March 31, 2014) 
and the option exercise price, and multiplying it by the number of outstanding options. Market value for RSUs 
is determined by multiplying the number of shares by the closing price of Logitech shares on the Nasdaq Global 
Select Market on the last trading day of the fiscal year. 

Certain of the options as granted have exercise prices denominated in Swiss Francs. The U.S. Dollar exercise 
price in the table below for such options is based on a Swiss Franc to U.S. Dollar exchange rate on March 31, 2014 
of 1 to 1.13. 

Outstanding Equity Awards for Non-Employee Directors at Fiscal 2014 Year-End

Name
Daniel Borel . . . . . . . . .

Matthew Bousquette . . .

Kee-Lock Chua . . . . . . .

Sally Davis . . . . . . . . . .

Didier Hirsch  . . . . . . . .

Neil Hunt . . . . . . . . . . . .

Monika Ribar . . . . . . . .

Number of 
Securities 
Underlying 
Unexercised 
Options 
Exercisable (#)

—
—
60,000
15,000
—
75,000
15,000
—
15,000
30,000
—
30,000
—
—
—
—
—
80,000
15,000
—
95,000

Option Awards

Stock Awards

Number of 
Securities 
Underlying 
Unexercised 
Options 
Unexercisable (#)(1)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—

Option 
Exercise 
Price / 
Share ($)
—

Market 
Value of 
Unexercised 
Options ($)
—

15.41
23.29
—

19.43
—

—
—
—

—
—

38.92(3) —
—

—

—
—
—
—

—
—
—
—

16.58(4) —
38.92(3) —
—

—

Number of 
Shares or 
Units of 
Stock That 
Have Not 
Vested (#)(2)
18,400
18,400
—
—
18,400
18,400
—
18,400
18,400
—
18,400
18,400
18,132(5)
18,400
36,532
18,400
18,400
—
—
18,400
18,400

Market Value of 
Shares or Units of 
Stock That Have 
Not Vested ($)
273,976
273,976
—
—
273,976
273,976
—
273,976
273,976
—
273,976
273,976
269,985
273,976
543,961
273,976
273,976
—
—
273,976
273,976

Grant Date 
(MM/DD/YY)
09/05/13
Total
06/16/05
09/10/08
09/05/13
Total
06/16/06
09/05/13
Total
06/20/07
09/05/13
Total
09/05/12
09/06/13
Total
09/05/13
Total
06/24/04
06/20/07
09/05/13
Total

(1)  Unless otherwise indicated, the shares subject to these options vest and become exercisable at a rate of 33% 

per year over three years from the grant date, on each yearly anniversary of the grant date.

(2)  Unless otherwise indicated, the shares subject to these stock awards vest in full on August 31 (approximately 

one year) following the grant date.

(3)  The exercise price of the option as granted is 34.45 Swiss Francs per share.

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(4)  The exercise price of the option as granted (as split-adjusted) is 14.68 Swiss Francs per share.

(5)  Represents a stock award of 27,200 shares, granted to Mr. Hirsch as a new director in 2012, which vests at a 

rate of 33% per year over 3 years from the grant date, on each yearly anniversary of the grant date.

EQUITY COMPENSATION PLAN INFORMATION 

The following table summarizes the shares that may be issued upon the exercise of options, (including PSOs 
and PPOs), RSUs, PSUs, and other rights under our employee equity compensation plans as of March 31, 2014. 
These plans include the 1996 Employee Share Purchase Plan (U.S.) and 2006 Employee Share Purchase Plan (Non-
U.S.) (together, the “ESPPs”), 2006 Stock Incentive Plan and 2012 Stock Inducement Equity Plan. The table also 
includes shares that may be issued upon the exercise of outstanding options under the 1996 Stock Plan (this plan 
terminated in 2006).

(a) 
Number of Securities 
to be Issued Upon 
Exercise of Outstanding 
Options, Warrants 
and Rights (#)

(b) 
Weighted 
Average Exercise 
Price of Outstanding 
Options, Warrants 
and Rights(1)

(c ) 
Number of Securities 
Remaining Available for 
Future Issuance Under 
Equity Compensation Plans 
(Excluding Securities 
Reflected in Column(a)) (#)

Plan Category
Equity Compensation Plans 

Approved by Security Holders . . . . . . .

14,130,206(2)

Equity Compensation Plans 

Not Approved by Security Holders . . . .
Total  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1,775,000(3)
15,905,206

$ 17

14
$ 17

17,403,075

—
17,403,075

(1)  The weighted average exercise price is calculated based solely on outstanding options.

(2) 

Includes  options  and  rights  to  acquire  shares  outstanding  under  our  1996  Employee  Share  Purchase  Plan 
(U.S.),  2006  Employee  Share  Purchase  Plan  (Non-U.S.),  2006  Stock  Incentive  Plan  and  1996  Stock  Plan 
(which plan terminated in 2006).

(3) 

Includes  options  and  rights  to  acquire  shares  outstanding  under  our  2012  Stock  Inducement  Equity  Plan 
adopted under the Nasdaq rules.

2012 Stock Inducement Equity Plan 

Under the 2012 Stock Inducement Equity Plan, stock options and RSUs may be granted to eligible employees 
to  serve  as  inducement  material  to  enter  into  employment  with  the  Company.  Awards  under  the  2012  Stock 
Inducement Equity Plan may be conditioned on continued employment, the passage of time or the satisfaction of 
performance vesting criteria, based on individual written employment offer letters. The 2012 Stock Inducement 
Equity Plan has an expiration date of March 31, 2022. As of March 31, 2014, an aggregate of 1,800,000 shares was 
reserved for issuance under the 2012 Stock Inducement Equity Plan. As of March 31, 2014, no shares were available 
for issuance under this plan. 

2006 Stock Incentive Plan 

The Logitech International S.A. 2006 Stock Incentive Plan provides for the grant to eligible employees and 
non-employee  members  of  the  Board  of  Directors  of  stock  options,  stock  appreciation  rights,  restricted  stock, 
and restricted stock units. As of March 31, 2014, Logitech has granted stock options (including PSOs), RSUs, and 
PSUs under the 2006 Stock Incentive Plan and has made no grants of restricted shares or stock appreciation rights. 
Stock options granted under the 2006 Stock Incentive Plan generally will have terms not exceeding ten years and 
will be issued at exercise prices not less than the fair market value on the date of grant. Awards under the 2006 
Stock  Incentive  Plan  may  be  conditioned  on  continued  employment,  the  passage  of  time,  or  the  satisfaction  of 
performance vesting criteria. As of March 31, 2014, an aggregate of 24.8 million shares is reserved for issuance 
under the 2006 Stock Incentive Plan. As of March 31, 2014, a total of 9,136,375 shares were available for issuance 
under this plan. 

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1996 Stock Plan 

Under the 1996 Stock Plan, Logitech granted options for shares. Options issued under the 1996 Stock Plan 
generally vest over four years and remain outstanding for periods not to exceed ten years. Options were granted at 
exercise prices of at least 100% of the fair market value of the shares on the date of grant. Logitech made no grants 
of restricted shares, stock appreciation rights, or stock units under the 1996 Stock Plan. No further awards will be 
granted under the 1996 Stock Plan.

Each option issued under the 1996 Stock Plan entitles the holder to purchase one share of Logitech International 

S.A. at the exercise price.

Employee Share Purchase Plans 

Logitech maintains two employee share purchase plans, one for employees in the United States and one for 
employees outside the United States. The plan for employees outside the United States is named the 2006 Employee 
Share Purchase Plan (Non-U.S.), or 2006 ESPP, and was approved by the Board of Directors in June 2006. The 
plan for employees in the United States is named the 1996 Employee Share Purchase Plan (U.S.), or 1996 ESPP. 
The  1996  ESPP  was  the  worldwide  plan  until  the  adoption  of  the  2006  ESPP  in  June  2006.  Under  both  plans, 
eligible employees may purchase shares with up to 10% of their earnings at the lower of 85% of the fair market 
value at the beginning or the end of each six-month offering period. Purchases under the plans are limited to a 
fair value of $25,000 in any one year, calculated in accordance with U.S. tax laws. During each offering period, 
payroll deductions of employee participants are accumulated under the share purchase plan. Subject to continued 
participation in these plans, purchase agreements are automatically executed at the end of each offering period. A 
total of 29 million shares have been reserved for issuance under both the 1996 and 2006 ESPPs. As of March 31, 
2014, a total of 8,266,700 shares were available for issuance under these plans. 

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APPENDIX A 

Proposed Changes to the Articles of Incorporation of Logitech International S.A. 

The table below shows the changes to the Articles of Incorporation of Logitech International S.A. proposed 

under agenda proposal 4 above. 

The  changes  marked  below  are  changes  to  the  unofficial  English  version  of  the  Company’s  Articles  of 
Incorporation. These changes are presented for information purpose only, and do not have any official character. 
Only the changes proposed to the official French version of the Articles of Incorporation are binding in law.

Proposed Text

Explanation

[Unchanged]

[Unchanged]

[Unchanged]

The transfer of share ownership of 
certificated shares shall require delivery 
of the properly endorsed share certificate 
to the purchaser.

Clarification to 
reflect the share 
transfer regime 
currently applicable 
under Swiss 
corporation law.

The transfer of ownership of shares 
held as book entry securities shall be 
carried out according to the provisions 
of the Swiss Book Entry Securities Act.

Registered shares not incorporated into a 
certificate and that are not held as book 
entry securities as well as the respective 
rights associated therewith which are not 
incorporated into any certificate may 
be transferred only by assignment. Such 
assignment shall be valid only if the 
Company has been notified thereof.

[Repealed]

Current text

Articles 1 to 5

Article 6

The Company shall maintain a share 
register which lists the names of the 
owners and beneficiaries of the shares as 
well as their domiciles.

Only those persons entered in the share 
register as owners shall be deemed to be 
shareholders of the Company.

The transfer of share ownership shall 
require delivery of the properly endorsed 
share certificate to the purchaser.

Registered shares not incorporated into 
a certificate as well as the respective 
rights associated therewith which are not 
incorporated into any certificate may 
be transferred only by assignment. Such 
assignment shall be valid only if the 
Company has been notified thereof.

When a shareholder appoints a bank as 
his agent to manage registered shares 
not incorporated into a certificate, such 
shares and the respective rights attached 
thereto likewise not incorporated into any 
certificate may be transferred only with 
the consent of said bank. Share pledging 
shall be possible only for the benefit of 
that bank; it is not necessary that the 
Company be notified.

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Current text

Article 7

Article 8

Proposed Text

Explanation

[Unchanged]

The general meeting of shareholders shall 
be the supreme authority of the Company. 
It holds the inalienable rights provided for 
under Art. 698 of the CO.

The general meeting of shareholders shall 
be the supreme authority of the Company. 
It holds the inalienable rights provided for 
under Art. 698 of the CO by law.

Clarification to 
reflect the fact that 
the inalienable rights 
are not provided for 
only under Art. 698 
of the CO.

[Unchanged]

[Unchanged]

The general meeting of shareholders shall 
convene at the place designated by the 
Board of Directors.

One or more shareholders who represent 
together at least ten percent of the share 
capital may demand that a general 
meeting of the shareholders be called. 
One or more shareholders, who represent 
together shares representing at least the 
lesser of (i) one (1) percent of the share 
capital or (ii) an aggregate nominal value 
of CHF 1,000,000 (one million Swiss 
Francs), may demand that an item be 
included on the agenda for a shareholders’ 
meeting. A shareholder demand to call 
a meeting and to include an item on the 
agenda shall be made in writing and shall 
describe the matters to be considered 
and any proposals to be made to the 
shareholders. Such written request shall 
be received by the Board of Directors 
at least sixty (60) days before the date 
proposed for the general meeting of 
shareholders.

Articles 9 to 10

[Unchanged]

Article 11

Any shareholder may appoint a 
representative who need not be a 
shareholder, provided that person holds 
a written proxy. Members of the Board 
of Directors who are present shall decide 
whether to accept or refuse such proxies.

[Unchanged]

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Current text

Proposed Text

Explanation

Statutory provisions relating to the 
representations of shareholders by the 
independent proxy are reserved.

Under the Ordinance 
Against Excessive 
Compensation by 
Listed Companies 
(“ECLCO”), 
commonly referred 
to as the “Minder 
Ordinance”, which 
entered into effect 
on January 1, 2014, 
only the independent 
proxy appointed by 
shareholders can 
act in a capacity 
as an institutional 
representative of 
shareholders at 
general meeting. 
The Company is 
no longer allowed 
to represent 
shareholders at a 
general meeting of 
shareholders.

Article 12

Article 13

In the absence of any provision to the 
contrary in the law or these Articles 
of Incorporation, the general meeting 
of shareholders shall make resolutions 
and proceed to elections by an absolute 
majority of the votes cast. In the event of 
a tie vote, the vote of the chairman shall 
decide.

As a general rule, voting and elections 
shall be conducted by a show of hands; 
however, a secret ballot shall be used 
when the chairman so orders or when 25 
shareholders present at the meeting shall 
so request.

[Unchanged]

[Unchanged]

As a general rule, voting and elections 
shall be conducted by a show of hands; 
however, a secret ballot shall be used 
when the chairman Chairman of the 
General Meeting so orders or when 25 
shareholders present at the meeting shall 
so request. An electronic vote shall be 
deemed a secret ballot.

Clarification 
to reflect the 
generalization of 
electronic voting at 
general meetings.

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Current text

Proposed Text

Explanation

B. BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Article 14

The Board of Directors of the Company 
shall be composed of at least three 
members appointed by the general 
meeting of shareholders for a term of 
one year and who shall be indefinitely 
re-eligible.

The Board of Directors shall organize 
itself. It shall be called to a meeting 
by the chairman as often as business 
requires.

Article 15

Article 16

The Board of Directors shall have the 
non-transferable and inalienable powers 
provided for under Art. 716a of the CO.

It may make decisions on any matters 
which have not been reserved to the 
general meeting of shareholders.

The Board of Directors of the Company 
shall be composed of at least three 
members appointed elected individually 
by the general meeting of shareholders 
General Meeting. for a term of one year 
office expiring after completion of the 
subsequent Annual General Meeting 
and who shall be indefinitely re-eligible.

The Chairman of the Board of 
Directors shall also be appointed by 
the General Meeting for a term of 
office expiring after completion of the 
subsequent Annual General Meeting 
and who shall be indefinitely re-
eligible.

Unless provided otherwise in the law 
or these Articles of Incorporation, 
the Board of Directors shall organize 
itself. It shall be called to a meeting 
by the chairman as often as business 
requires entitled to elect one or more 
vice-chairmen, who shall assume the 
responsibilities of the Chairman of 
the Board of Directors if the latter is 
incapacitated.

Under the ECLCO, 
the members of 
the Board must be 
elected annually 
and individually. 
The term of office 
mandatorily ends 
at the closing of the 
subsequent Annual 
General Meeting.

ECLCO requires 
that the Chairman of 
the Board be elected 
by shareholders. 
The term of office 
mandatorily ends 
at the closing of the 
subsequent Annual 
General Meeting.

Swiss law provides 
that, absent 
provisions to 
the contrary in 
the Articles of 
Incorporation, if 
the Chairman is 
incapacitated during 
his or her term of 
office, the Board 
appoints a substitute 
for the period until 
the following Annual 
General Meeting.

[Unchanged]

[Unchanged]

It may make decisions on any matters 
which have not been reserved to the 
general meeting of shareholders another 
corporate body of the Company 
pursuant to the law or these Articles of 
Incorporation.

Clarification to 
reflect the fact 
that the Articles of 
Incorporation now 
grant specific powers 
to the Compensation 
Committee.

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Article 17

The Board of Directors may, in 
compliance with the organizational 
regulations, entrust the management and 
the representation of the Company to one 
or more of its members (delegates) or to 
third parties (managers) who need not be 
shareholders.

[No corresponding provision]

Proposed Text

Explanation

ECLCO prohibits 
the Board to delegate 
powers to a body 
corporate.

ECLCO requires 
that the Articles of 
Association specify 
the maximum 
number of mandates 
that members of the 
Board of Directors 
can assume outside 
the group formed by 
the company and its 
subsidiaries.

The Board of Directors may, in 
compliance with the organizational 
regulations, entrust the management and 
the representation of the Company to one 
or more of its members (delegates) or to 
third parties (managers) other natural 
persons who need not be shareholders 
(the “Management Team”).

Article 17 bis

No member of the Board of Directors 
shall assume more than ten (10) 
mandates in supreme management 
or supervisory bodies of legal entities 
outside the Logitech group, of which 
no more than four (4) may be in listed 
companies. In addition, Members of 
the Board of Directors may assume up 
to ten (10) non-remunerated mandates 
in the governing bodies of charitable or 
similar organizations. The Chairman 
of the Board of Directors must be 
informed of such mandates. 

The limits contemplated in the 
preceding paragraph does not apply to 
mandates:  
a) for companies controlled by the 
Company or that control the Company;  
b) that a member of the Board of 
Directors assumes at the request of the 
Company or of a company controlled 
by it; and  
c) for companies that are not 
required to be registered in the 
commercial registry in Switzerland 
or in an equivalent registry outside of 
Switzerland.

Mandates for legal entities under 
common control or at the request of 
such legal entities are counted as one 
single mandate for the purpose of this 
Article 17 bis.

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[No corresponding provision]

Explanation

ECLCO requires 
that the Articles of 
Incorporation of the 
company describe 
at a high level the 
duties and powers of 
the Compensation 
Committee. The 
members of the 
Compensation 
Committee must be 
Board members and 
elected individually 
and annually by 
shareholders. The 
term of office of 
the members of 
the Compensation 
Committee 
mandatorily ends 
at the closing of the 
subsequent Annual 
General Meeting. 

Proposed Text

Article 17 ter

The Board of Directors shall establish 
a Compensation Committee. The 
Compensation Committee shall be 
composed of at least two members of 
the Board of Directors, who shall be 
elected individually by the General 
Meeting for a term of office expiring 
after completion of the subsequent 
Annual General Meeting and who shall 
be indefinitely re-eligible.

The chairman of the Compensation 
Committee shall be appointed by the 
Board of Directors. The Compensation 
Committee shall otherwise organize 
itself.

The Compensation Committee shall 
support the Board of Directors 
in establishing and reviewing the 
Company’s compensation strategy, 
guidelines and the performance 
targets, as well as in preparing the 
proposals to the General Meeting 
regarding the compensation of 
the Board of Directors and of the 
Management Team. It may submit 
proposals to the Board of Directors in 
other compensation-related issues.

The Board of Directors shall set out 
in the organizational regulations 
(i) for which positions of the Board 
of Directors and of the Management 
Team the Compensation Committee 
shall submit proposals for the 
compensation, and (ii) for which 
positions the Compensation Committee 
shall determine such compensation 
in accordance with these Articles of 
Incorporation and the compensation 
guidelines.

The Board of Directors may delegate 
further tasks and powers to the 
Compensation Committee.

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Article 18

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C. MANAGEMENT TEAM

[No corresponding provision] 

ECLCO requires 
that the Articles of 
Incorporation of the 
Company specify the 
maximum duration 
and notice period 
for agreements 
that define the 
remuneration of 
the members of the 
Board of Directors 
and Management 
Team, which cannot 
exceed one year in 
each case. 

Article 18 bis

The Company or companies controlled 
by it may enter into agreements 
relating to the compensation of the 
members of the Management Team (the 
“employment agreements”). Fixed-
term employment agreements shall 
run for a maximum period of one year. 
Employment agreements entered into 
for an indefinite period of time shall be 
subject to a maximum notice period of 
one year. 

Employment agreements entered into 
with members of the Management 
Team may contemplate a prohibition 
of competition after termination of the 
relevant employment agreement. The 
total consideration for a prohibition 
of competition that applies after 
termination of an employment 
agreement and expiration of the 
applicable notice period, if any, shall 
not exceed, with respect to the entire 
period during which the prohibition of 
competition applies, the total annual 
compensation of the relevant member 
of the Management Team.

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[No corresponding provision]

C. AUDITORS

Article 19

Explanation

ECLCO requires 
that the Articles 
of Incorporation 
specify the 
maximum number 
of mandates that 
Executive Officers 
can assume outside 
the group formed by 
the company and its 
subsidiaries. 

Proposed Text

Article 18 ter

No member of the Management 
Team may assume more than five (5) 
mandates in supreme management 
or supervisory bodies of legal entities 
outside the Logitech group, of which 
no more than two (2) may be in listed 
companies. In addition, Members of 
the Management Team may assume up 
to five (5) non-remunerated mandates 
in the governing bodies of charitable 
or similar organizations. Any such 
mandate shall require the approval of 
the Board of Directors.

This restriction does not include 
mandates:

a) for companies controlled by the 
Company or that control the Company; 
b) that a member of the Management 
Team assumes at the request of the 
Company or of a company controlled 
by it; and 
c) for companies that are not 
required to be registered in the 
commercial registry in Switzerland 
or in an equivalent registry outside of 
Switzerland.

Mandates for legal entities under 
common control are counted as one 
single mandate for the purpose of this 
Article 18 ter.

D. AUDITORS

The general meeting of shareholders 
shall appoint one or several auditors 
as statutory auditors. It may appoint 
substitute auditors. 

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The tenure of the auditors shall be one 
year; such term shall end during the 
general meeting of shareholders to which 
the annual report must be submitted. 
Reappointment shall be possible. 

[No corresponding provision] 

Clarification of the 
current regime. 

ECLCO requires 
that the principles 
that govern the 
payment of variable 
compensation and 
equity grants to 
members of the 
Board of Directors 
be described in 
the Articles of 
Incorporation. 

The tenure term of office of the auditors 
shall be one year; such term it shall 
end during the general meeting of 
shareholders to which the annual report 
must be submitted after completion 
of the subsequent Annual General 
Meeting. Reappointment shall be 
possible.

TITLE IV 

COMPENSATION 

Article 19 bis

The compensation of the members of 
the Board of Directors who do not have 
delegated management responsibilities 
shall consist of cash payments and 
shares or share equivalents. The value 
of cash compensation and shares or 
share equivalents shall correspond to 
a fixed amount, which shall reflect 
the functions and responsibilities 
assumed. The value of shares or share 
equivalents shall be calculated at 
market value.

Members of the Board of Directors 
who have delegated management 
responsibilities shall be compensated 
in the manner contemplated in Article 
19 ter below.

The Company shall reimburse the 
expenses incurred by the members 
of the Board of Directors. Expenses 
reimbursements are not part of the 
compensation.

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[No corresponding provision] 

Explanation

ECLCO requires 
that the principles 
that govern the 
payment of variable 
compensation and 
equity grants to 
Executive Officers 
be described in 
the Articles of 
Incorporation. 

Proposed Text

Article 19 ter

The principal components of the 
compensation of the Management 
Team shall be: (i) base salary; 
(ii) performance-based cash 
compensation, in the form of incentive 
cash payments; and (iii) equity 
incentive awards.

The base salary shall reward the 
relevant members of the Management 
Team for their individual contribution 
to the Company and their expected 
day-to-day services.

The performance-based cash 
compensation shall take appropriate 
account of the achievement of the 
Company’s, individual employees’ 
or other performance goals. The 
target level of the performance-based 
cash compensation elements shall be 
determined as a percentage of the 
base salary. The performance-based 
cash compensation may amount up 
to a pre-determined multiplier of 
the target level. Its amount may also 
reflect an overall assessment of the 
relevant employee’s performance or the 
Company’s objectives.

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Equity incentive awards shall provide, 
in particular, a direct incentive for 
future performances and align the 
interest of the Management Team with 
those of the Company’s shareholders. 
Equity incentive awards shall be 
governed by performance metrics 
that take into account strategic or 
other objectives of the Company or by 
reference to the duration of the relevant 
employee’s service to the Company or 
companies controlled by it.

The Board of Directors or, to the extent 
delegated to it, the Compensation 
Committee,shall determine 
performance metrics and target levels 
applicable to performance-based cash 
compensation and equity incentive 
awards, as well as their achievement.

Compensation may be paid or granted 
in the form of cash, shares, other 
benefits or in kind; compensation to 
members of the Management Team 
may also be paid or granted in the 
form of financial instruments or 
similar units. The Board of Directors 
or, to the extent delegated to it, the 
Compensation Committee shall 
decide upon each grant as well as the 
applicable vesting, blocking, exercise 
and forfeiture conditions; they may 
provide for continuation, acceleration 
or removal of vesting and exercise 
conditions, for payment or grant 
of compensation assuming target 
achievement or for forfeiture in the 
event of pre-determined events such as 
termination of employment or office or 
change of control. Compensation may 
be paid by the Company or companies 
controlled by it.

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[No corresponding provision] 

Members of the Management Team 
may participate in share purchase 
plans established by the Company 
or companies controlled by it, under 
the terms of which eligible employees 
may allocate a portion of their 
compensation to the purchase of 
shares of the Company at a discount to 
market price.

The Company shall reimburse the 
expenses incurred by the members 
of the Management Team. Expenses 
reimbursements are not part of the 
compensation.

Article 19 quater

Upon proposal of the Board of 
Directors, the General Meeting 
approves the maximum aggregate 
amount of the compensation of:

a) the Board of  Directors, for the 
period up to the next Annual General 
Meeting; and

b) the Management Team, for the next 
business year.

ECLCO requires 
that the aggregate 
compensation paid to 
the members of the 
Board of Directors 
and the aggregate 
compensation paid to 
Executive Officers 
be subject each 
year to a binding 
shareholder vote. 
The manner in which 
the remuneration 
is approved by 
shareholders 
(i.e. retrospectively 
or prospectively) 
must be specified 
in the Articles of 
Incorporation.

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The Board of Directors may submit 
to the General Meeting for approval 
proposals in respect of maximum 
aggregate amounts and/or individual 
compensation components for other 
time periods and/or propose the 
payment of additional amounts for 
special or extraordinary services 
of some or all of the members of 
the Board of Directors or of the 
Management Team.

If the General Meeting rejects a 
proposal submitted by the Board of 
Directors, the latter shall submit an 
alternative proposal to the same or a 
subsequent General Meeting.

The Company or companies controlled 
by it may grant or pay compensation 
subject to subsequent ratification at a 
General Meeting and claw-back by the 
Company in case of rejection by the 
General Meeting.

Article 19 quinquies

If the maximum aggregate amount of 
compensation already approved by the 
General Meeting is not sufficient to 
also cover the compensation of one or 
more persons who become members 
of the Management Team during a 
compensation period for which the 
General Meeting has already approved 
the compensation of the Management 
Team (new hire), the Company or 
companies controlled by it shall be 
authorized to pay an additional amount 
with respect to the compensation 
period already approved. Such 
additional amount shall not exceed:

a)   for the head of the Management 

Team (CEO),one hundred and forty 
percent (140%) of the total annual 
compensation of the former CEO; 
and

ECLCO allows 
companies to define 
in their Articles 
of Incorporation a 
“reserve amount” 
that can be used 
to compensate 
new hires at the 
Management Team’s 
level until the 
compensation of the 
relevant person has 
been approved by 
shareholders. 

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b)   for any new hire other than the 
CEO, one hundred and forty 
percent (140%) of the highest 
total annual compensation of any 
member of the Management Team 
other than the CEO.

Article 19 sexies

Subject to Article 19 quarter, 
paragraph 4, above, Members of 
the Board of Directors and the 
Management Team shall not receive 
credits or loans from the Company or 
from a company controlled by it.

Compensation paid to members of the 
Board of Directors or Management 
Team for activities in companies that 
are controlled by the Company shall 
be permitted. This compensation shall 
be included in the total compensation 
payable to the Board of Directors or 
Management Team, as applicable, 
which shall be subject to the approval 
of the General Meeting.

Pension contributions and benefits 
shall be made or provided in 
accordance with the regulations 
applicable to the pension schemes in 
which the Company or the companies 
controlled by it participate in 
Switzerland or abroad.

ECLCO declares 
any loan, credit or 
retirement benefit 
in favor of members 
of the Board 
of Directors or 
Management Team 
illegal unless they 
are contemplated 
in the company’s 
Articles of 
Incorporation. 

Under ECLCO, 
payment of 
compensation to 
members of the 
Board of Directors or 
Management Team 
by group companies 
is only permitted if 
contemplated in the 
company’s Articles 
of Incorporation 
and included in 
the compensation 
approved by 
shareholders. 

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TITLE IV

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TITLE V

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BUSINESS YEAR, ANNUAL 
ACCOUNTS AND ALLOCATION OF 
PROFITS 

[Unchanged] 

Articles 20 to 22 

[Unchanged] 

TITLE V

LIQUIDATION 

Article 23 

TITLE VI

PUBLIC NOTICES – 
COMMUNICATIONS 

Article 24 

TITLE VII

[Unchanged] 

[Unchanged] 

[Unchanged] 

[Unchanged] 

TITLE VI

TITLE VII

TITLE VIII

CONDITIONAL CAPITAL 

[Unchanged] 

Articles 25 and 26

[Unchanged] 

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These articles of incorporation 
were approved on June 24th, 1993, 
and modified on June 27th, 1996, 
February 13th, 1998, June 25th, 
1998, June 23rd and June 29th, 2000, 
March 19th, 2001, May 1st, 2001, 
June 1st and 28th, 2001, June 26th and 
27th, 2002, June 24th, 2004, June 16th, 
2005, June 16th, 2006, June 19th, 
June 20th, 2007, September 10, 2008, 
September 11, 2008, September 8, 2010 
and September 5, 2012.

These articles of incorporation were 
approved on June 24th, 1993, and modified 
on June 27th, 1996, February 13th, 
1998, June 25th, 1998, June 23rd and 
June 29th, 2000, March 19th, 2001, 
May 1st, 2001, June 1st and 28th, 2001, 
June 26th and 27th, 2002, June 24th, 
2004, June 16th, 2005, June 16th, 
2006, June 19th, June 20th, 2007, 
September 10, 2008, September 11, 2008, 
September 8, 2010, and September 5, 2012 
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OPERATIONS

The  following  Management’s  Discussion  and  Analysis  of  Financial  Condition  and  Results  of  Operations 
contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. The Company’s actual results could differ 
materially from those anticipated in these statements as a result of certain factors, including those set forth in our 
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014, available at www.sec.gov, under the caption 
“Risk Factors” and elsewhere, and below in “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk”.

Restatement and Revision of Previously Issued Consolidated Financial Statements

As we announced on May 21, 2014, the Audit Committee, with the assistance of independent advisors, began 

an independent investigation of certain accounting matters related to our previously issued financial statements.

On September 3, 2014, we announced that, in connection with this investigation, the Audit Committee, on 
the recommendation of management, concluded that previously issued financial statements for fiscal years 2011 
and 2012 and the first quarter of fiscal year 2012 could no longer be relied on due to an accounting misstatement 
for  inventory  valuation  reserves  for  Logitech’s  now-discontinued  Revue  product.  As  a  result,  we  recorded  an 
adjustment to increase cost of goods sold, and to increase inventory valuation reserves and the accrual for supplier 
liability for components related to our now discontinued Revue product by $30.7 million during the fourth quarter 
of  the  fiscal  year  ended  March  31,  2011,  and  recorded  a  decrease  to  cost  of  goods  sold  by  $34.1  million  in  the 
quarter ended June 30, 2011, and an increase to cost of goods sold by $3.4 million in the remainder of fiscal year 
2012. As a result, net income and net income per share for the quarter and year ended March 31, 2011 was reduced 
by $30.7 million and $0.17 per share, respectively, with net income and net income per share in the quarter ended 
June 30, 2011 increasing by $34.1 million and $0.19 per share, respectively, and net income and net income per share 
in the remainder of fiscal year 2012 decreasing by $3.4 million and $0.02 per share, respectively. In conjunction 
with  recording  of  the  adjustments  related  to  this  restatement,  we  recorded  other  immaterial  corrections  to  the 
consolidated financial statements or financial information included in this Form 10-K for the fiscal years ended 
March 31, 2013, 2012, 2011 and 2010. For further discussion of the Audit Committee investigation, see Note 2, 
Restatement  and  Revision  of  Previously  Issued  Financial  Statements,  to  the  Consolidated  Financial  Statements 
included in Part II—Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.

The  Audit  Committee  has  completed  its  independent  investigation  and  found  that,  in  connection  with  its 
quarterly  close  processes,  up  until  June  2013,  the  finance  organization  would  compile  lists  of  financial  items, 
which  included  significant  accounting  entries  recorded  during  the  quarter,  late  accounting  entries,  disclosure 
items and certain other items with potential accounting implications. The lists used to track these financial items 
appear to have been primarily shared within certain parts of the finance organization and were not shared with our 
independent registered public accounting firm. Typically, there were between approximately thirty to fifty items 
per quarter on these lists and there were multiple versions of these lists per quarter, as items were added, removed 
and changed. Some of the items on the list were discussed with our independent registered public accounting firm 
while others were not.

As part of the independent investigation, it was determined that nine historical items from these lists during 
a five year period should have been recorded in an earlier period or a different amount should have been recorded. 
The largest item relates to the now-discontinued Revue product and is the cause for the restatement. Two items—
the warranty accrual and the amortization of certain intangible assets—were on the lists in prior periods and were 
not addressed in a timely manner before we corrected them in our revised Form 10-K/A filed on August 7, 2013. 
Certain former finance employees signed the May 30, 2013 management representation letter to our independent 
registered public accounting firm without disclosing these issues and, as a result, the management representation 
letter was inaccurate on this point. Six items are not material individually or in aggregate to any of the annual or 
interim periods reported but are nevertheless being corrected in these restated consolidated financial statements.

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charge  based  on  the  net  realizable  value  of  finished  goods  and  work  in  process  on-hand  inventory  and  non-
cancelable  orders  for  such  inventory,  and  (2)  an  excess  and  obsolescence  charge  for  non-cancelable  orders  for 
inventory components. The Audit Committee found that certain former members of the finance organization had 
information that was not considered, that showed a future loss that was estimable and probable before the filing of 
the Form 10-K on May 27, 2011 and that such loss was not recorded in our fiscal year 2011 financial statements. 
Certain  former  members  of  the  finance  organization  erroneously  accounted  for  the  LCM  charge  in  fiscal  year 
2011 based on the current price or on price reductions instead of considering available contemporaneous evidence 
of anticipated future price reductions and losses which were estimable and probable at the time. In addition, the 
Audit Committee found that a management representation letter dated May 27, 2011 to our independent registered 
public accounting firm incorrectly stated that probable future pricing adjustments were considered in the LCM 
calculation. With respect to the Revue components, certain former members of the finance organization did not 
consider all available information and therefore did not record a charge in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2011 for 
non-cancelable orders related to components considered excess and obsolete. The analysis erroneously assumed 
the components would be manufactured into finished goods, though there was information available that showed 
that the components would not be manufactured into finished goods. This information was not reflected in our 
accounting or provided to our independent registered public accounting firm. The Audit Committee found that 
there was not an adequate basis for the historical accounting treatment of the components in the fourth quarter of 
fiscal year 2011.

Overview of Our Company

Logitech is a world leader in products that connect people to the digital experiences they care about. Spanning 
multiple  computing,  communication  and  entertainment  platforms,  we  develop  and  market  innovative  hardware 
and software products that enable or enhance digital navigation, music and video entertainment, gaming, social 
networking and audio and video communication over the Internet. We have two reporting segments: peripherals 
and video conferencing.

Our  peripherals  segment  encompasses  the  design,  manufacturing  and  marketing  of  peripherals  for  PCs, 
tablets and other digital platforms. Our products for home and business PCs include mice, trackballs, keyboards, 
interactive gaming controllers, multimedia speakers, headsets and webcams. Our tablet accessory products include 
keyboards, keyboard cases and covers, and smart phone accessories. Our Internet communications products include 
webcams, conference cams and headsets. Our digital music products include wireless speakers, earphones, and 
custom in-ear monitors. Our gaming products include mice, keyboards, headsets and gaming controllers. For home 
entertainment and home control systems, we offer the Harmony line of advanced remote controls. Since fiscal year 
2013, we have been exiting other non-strategic products, such as speaker docks and headphones, and continue to 
evaluate non-strategic products as part of our ongoing efforts to strengthen our overall portfolio.

Within our peripherals segment, we classify our retail product categories as growth, profit maximization, and 
non-strategic. Our growth product categories are: PC Gaming, Tablet & Other Accessories, and Mobile Speakers. 
Our profit maximization categories are: Pointing Devices, PC Keyboards & Desktops, Audio-PC & Wearables, 
Video, and Remotes.

Our brand, portfolio management, product development and engineering teams in our peripherals segment 
are responsible for product strategy, technological innovation, product design and development and to bring our 
products to market.

Our global marketing organization is responsible for developing and building the Logitech brand, consumer 
insights, public relations, social media and digital marketing. Our regional retail sales and marketing activities are 
organized into three geographic areas: Americas (North and South America), EMEA (Europe, Middle East and 
Africa) and Asia Pacific (including, among other countries, China, Taiwan, Japan and Australia).

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sales  through  distributors.  Our  worldwide  retail  network  includes  wholesale  distributors,  consumer  electronics 
retailers,  mass  merchandisers,  specialty  electronics,  computers  and  telecommunications  stores,  value-added 
resellers and online merchants. Sales of our retail peripherals were 88%, 87% and 86% of our net sales for fiscal 
years 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The large majority of our revenues have historically been derived from 
sales of our peripherals products for use by consumers. Our OEM customers include several of the world’s largest 
PC manufacturers. Sales to OEM customers were 6%, 7% and 8% of our net sales for fiscal years 2014, 2013 and 
2012, respectively.

Our video conferencing segment encompasses the design, manufacturing and marketing of Lifesize branded 
video conferencing products, infrastructure and services for the enterprise, public sector and other small to medium 
business  markets.  Video  conferencing  products  include  scalable  high-definition,  or  HD,  video  communication 
endpoints, HD video conferencing systems with integrated monitors, video bridges, cloud-based video conferencing 
solution and other infrastructure software and hardware to support large-scale video deployments and services to 
support these products. The video conferencing segment maintains a separate marketing and sales organization, 
which  sells  Lifesize  products  and  services  worldwide.  Video  conferencing  product  development  and  product 
management organizations are separate, but coordinated with our peripherals business, particularly our Consumer 
Computing  Platform  group.  We  sell  our  video  conferencing  products  and  services  to  distributors,  value-added 
resellers, OEMs and, occasionally, direct enterprise customers. Net sales of video conferencing products were 6%, 
7% and 6% of our net sales in the fiscal year 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. During fiscal year 2013, we recorded 
goodwill impairment charges of $214.5 million related to our video conferencing reporting segment.

We  seek  to  fulfill  the  increasing  demand  for  interfaces  between  people  and  the  expanding  digital  world 
across multiple platforms and user environments. The interface evolves as platforms, user models and our target 
markets evolve. As access to digital information has expanded, we have extended our  focus to mobile devices, 
the digital home, and the enterprise as access points to the Internet and the digital world. All of these platforms 
require interfaces that are customized according to how the devices are used. We believe that continued investment 
in product research and development is critical to creating the innovation required to strengthen our competitive 
advantage  and  to  drive  future  sales  growth.  We  are  committed  to  identifying  and  meeting  current  and  future 
consumer  trends  with  new  and  improved  product  technologies,  partnering  with  others  where  our  strengths  are 
complementary, as well as leveraging the value of the Logitech and Lifesize brands from a competitive, channel 
partner and consumer experience perspective.

We  believe  that  innovation,  design  and  product  quality  are  important  to  gaining  market  acceptance  and 

maintaining market leadership.

We have been expanding the categories of products we sell and entering new markets, such as the markets for 
mobile device accessories. As we do so, we are confronting new competitors, many of which have more experience 
in the categories or markets and have greater marketing resources and brand name recognition than we have. In 
addition, because of the continuing convergence of the markets for computing devices and consumer electronics, 
we  expect  greater  competition  in  the  future  from  well-established  consumer  electronics  companies  in  our  new 
categories as well as future ones we might enter. Many of these companies have greater financial, technical, sales, 
marketing and other resources than we have.

The  peripherals  and  video  conferencing  industries  are  intensely  competitive.  The  peripherals  industry  is 
characterized by platform evolution, short product life cycles, continual performance enhancements, rapid adoption 
of technological and product advancements by competitors in our retail markets and price sensitivity in the OEM 
market. We experience aggressive price competition and other promotional activities from our primary competitors 
and from less-established brands, including brands owned by some retail customers known as house brands, in 
response to declining consumer demand in both mature retail and OEM markets. We may also encounter more 
competition  if  any  of  our  competitors  in  one  or  more  categories  decide  to  enter  other  categories  in  which  we 
currently operate.

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personnel, and technologies that complement our strategic direction. We continually review our product offerings 
and our strategic direction in light of our profitability targets, competitive conditions, changing consumer trends 
and the evolving nature of the interface between the consumer and the digital world.

Summary of Financial Results

Our total net sales for fiscal year 2014 increased 1% in comparison to fiscal year 2013. Increases in our retail 

sales were partially offset by decreases in video conferencing sales.

Retail sales during fiscal year 2014 increased 2% and units sold decreased 3%, compared to fiscal year 2013. 
Retail sales increased 9% in Americas and 2% in Asia Pacific, partially offset by a decrease of 4% in EMEA. If 
foreign currency exchange rates had been the same in fiscal year 2014 and 2013, the percentage changes in our 
constant dollar retail sales would have been an increase of 1% for total retail sales, an increase of 9% in Americas, 
an increase of 6% in the Asia Pacific, and a decrease of 7% in the EMEA regions.

OEM  sales  during  fiscal  year  2014  remained  flat,  compared  to  fiscal  year  2013,  with  OEM  sales  of 
$141.7 million during fiscal year 2014. OEM units sold remained flat during fiscal year 2014, compared to fiscal 
year 2013.

Sales  of  Lifesize  video  conferencing  products,  which  were  6%  of  total  net  sales  during  fiscal  year  2014, 
decreased 12% during fiscal year 2014, compared to fiscal year 2013, due to a combination of a changing industry 
landscape caused by a shift to less expensive, cloud-based video conferencing solutions and, an evolving Lifesize 
product  line.  During  the  second  quarter  of  fiscal  year  2014,  we  implemented  a  comprehensive  restructuring  at 
Lifesize as part of our efforts to reposition the business and achieve profitability by the end of fiscal year 2014. This 
restructuring included reduction in staffing as well as an exit from non-strategic product lines. This restructuring 
resulted  in  a  return  to  profitability  in  the  third  quarter  of  fiscal  year  2014  before  charges  for  amortization  of 
intangible  assets,  share  based  compensation,  and  restructuring.  During  fiscal  year  2013,  we  recorded  goodwill 
impairment charges of $214.5 million related to our video conferencing reporting segment.

Our  gross  margin  for  fiscal  year  2014  increased  to  34.2%,  compared  to  33.8%  for  fiscal  year  2013.  The 
increase in gross margin primarily resulted from cost improvements in some of our PC-related categories and from 
actions we took during fiscal year 2013 to streamline our product portfolio.

Operating expenses for fiscal year 2014 were 30.6% of net sales, compared to 45.8% for fiscal year 2013. The 
decrease in total operating expenses as a percentage of net sales was primarily due to a $216.7 million impairment 
charge of goodwill and other assets during fiscal year 2013 and decreases of $29.9 million in restructuring charges 
and $52.1 million in marketing and selling expenses due to headcount reductions as a result of restructuring and 
lower sales and marketing investment in primarily music products.

Net income for fiscal year 2014 was $74.3 million, compared to a net loss of $227.5 million for fiscal year 
2013. This improvement primarily resulted from a $216.7 million impairment charge of goodwill and other assets 
related to our Lifesize business during fiscal year 2013 and decreases of $29.9 million in restructuring charges and 
$52.1million in marketing and selling expenses, partially offset by a shift from a $25.8 million benefit from income 
taxes for fiscal year 2013 to a $3.3 million provision for income taxes for fiscal year 2014.

Trends in Our Business

Our sales of PC peripherals for use by consumers in Americas and Europe have historically made up the large 
majority of our revenues. In the last several years, the PC market has changed dramatically and there continues to 
be significant weakness in the global market for new PCs. This weakness had a negative impact on our net sales 
in all of our PC-related categories. We believe that this weakness reflects the growing popularity of tablets and 
smartphones as mobile computing devices.

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multiple  digital  platforms,  especially  for  PC  Gaming  and  accessories  for  mobility-related  products,  including 
tablets, smartphones, Gaming and other mobile devices and for digital music, including wireless speakers, to limit 
and offset the decline in our PC peripherals. We pursue growth opportunities in emerging markets, mobility-related 
products, products for digital music and enterprise markets. The following discussion represents key trends specific 
to each of our two operating segments, peripherals and video conferencing.

Trends Specific to our Peripherals Segment

PC Peripherals: Although the installed base of PC users is large, consumer demand for new PCs has declined 
in recent years, and we believe it will continue to decline in future years. As a consequence, consumer demand for 
PC peripherals is slowing, or in some cases declining. As the quality of PC-embedded webcams improves along 
with the increasing popularity of tablets and smartphones with embedded webcams, we expect future sales of our 
PC-connected webcams will continue to be weak (or continue to decline on a year over year basis). The PC Gaming 
platform continues to show strong growth as online gaming and multi-platform experiences gain greater popularity 
and gaming content becomes increasingly more demanding. We believe Logitech is well positioned to benefit from 
the PC Gaming market growth.

Enterprise Market. We are continuing our efforts to create and sell products and services to enterprises. For 
example, we have introduced the Logitech ConferenceCam CC3000e video conference solution designed for small 
to medium conference rooms. Growing our enterprise peripherals business will continue to require investment in 
selected business-specific products, targeted product marketing, and sales channel development.

Tablets  and  Other  Accessories.  The  increasing  popularity  of  smaller,  mobile  computing  devices,  such  as 
tablets with touch interfaces, have created new markets and usage models for peripherals and accessories. During 
fiscal year 2014, we continued to expand and leverage our success in this category through the introductions of 
keyboard folios for the iPad and iPad mini, and keyboard covers and folios for the iPad Air. During this time, we 
also introduced keyboard folios for the Samsung Galaxy tablet as well as the Wired Keyboard for the iPad, designed 
primarily for use in the classroom.

Mobile Speakers. We believe that digital music, the seamless consumption of digital audio content on mobile 
devices, presents a growth opportunity for us. Many consumers listen to music as a popular entertainment activity, 
fueled  by  the  growth  in  smart  phones,  tablets,  music  services  and  Internet  radio.  We  believe  we  have  a  solid 
foundation  of  audio  speaker  solutions  to  satisfy  consumers’  needs  for  music  consumption,  in  the  digital  music 
speaker space. We continue to invest in the UE brand and introduce innovative new products in this category such 
as UE BOOM, a wireless speaker with 360-degree stereo sound.

OEM Business. Sales of our OEM mice and keyboards have historically made up the bulk of our OEM sales. 
In  recent  years,  there  has  been  a  dramatic  shift  away  from  desktop  PCs  and  there  continues  to  be  significant 
weakness in the global market for PCs, which has adversely affected our sales of OEM mice and keyboards, all of 
which are sold with name-brand desktop PCs. We expect this trend to continue and for OEM sales to comprise a 
smaller percentage of our total sales in the future.

Trends in Non-Strategic Peripherals Product Categories. Some of our other peripherals product categories 
are  experiencing  significant  market  challenges.  During  the  quarter  ended  December  31,  2012,  we  identified  a 
number of product categories that no longer fit with our strategic direction at that time. We will continue to evaluate 
our product offerings and will exit those which no longer support our strategic direction.

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The trend among businesses and institutions to use video conferencing offers a long-term growth opportunity 
for  us.  However,  the  overall  video  conferencing  industry  has  experienced  a  slowdown  in  recent  quarters.  In 
addition, there has been an increase in the competitive environment. This situation resulted in a $214.5 million 
goodwill impairment charge in fiscal year 2013. During the quarters ended March 31, 2013 and September 30, 2013, 
we implemented restructuring plans affecting our video conferencing operating segment to align its organization to 
its strategic priorities of increasing focus on a tighter range of products, expanding cloud-based video conferencing 
services and improving profitability. We believe the growth in our video conferencing segment depends in part on 
our ability to increase sales to enterprises with existing installed bases of equipment supplied by our competitors 
and to enterprises that may purchase such competitor equipment in the future. We believe the ability of our Lifesize 
products  to  interoperate  with  the  equipment  of  other  telecommunications,  video  conferencing  or  telepresence 
equipment suppliers to be a key factor in purchasing decisions by current or prospective Lifesize customers. In 
addition, Lifesize has broadened its product portfolio to include infrastructure, cloud services and other offerings 
which require different approaches to developing customer solutions. We are also seeking to offer Lifesize products 
designed to enhance the use of mobile devices in video conferencing applications.

Critical Accounting Estimates

The preparation of financial statements and related disclosures in conformity with U.S. GAAP (Generally 
Accepted  Accounting  Principles  in  the  United  States  of  America)  requires  us  to  make  judgments,  estimates 
and assumptions that affect reported amounts of assets, liabilities, net sales and expenses, and the disclosure of 
contingent assets and liabilities.

We consider an accounting estimate critical if it: (i) requires management to make judgments and estimates 
about matters that are inherently uncertain; and (ii) is important to an understanding of our financial condition and 
operating results.

We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions we believe to be reasonable 
under the circumstances. Although these estimates are based on management’s best knowledge of current events 
and actions that may impact us in the future, actual results could differ from those estimates. Management has 
discussed the development, selection and disclosure of these critical accounting estimates with the Audit Committee 
of the Board of Directors.

We  believe  the  following  accounting  estimates  are  most  critical  to  our  business  operations  and  to  an 
understanding of our financial condition and results of operations, and reflect the more significant judgments and 
estimates used in the preparation of our consolidated financial statements.

Accruals for Customer Programs

We record accruals for product returns, cooperative marketing arrangements, customer incentive programs 
and  pricing  programs.  An  allowance  against  accounts  receivable  is  recorded  for  accruals  and  program  activity 
related to our direct customers and those indirect customers who receive payments for program activity through 
our  direct  customers.  An  accrued  liability  is  recorded  for  accruals  and  program  activity  related  to  our  indirect 
customers  who  receive  payments  directly  and  do  not  have  a  right  of  offset  against  a  receivable  balance.  The 
estimated cost of these programs is recorded as a reduction of revenue, as cost of sales or as an operating expense, 
if we receive a separately identifiable benefit from the customer and can reasonably estimate the fair value of that 
benefit. Significant management judgment and estimates must be used to determine the cost of these programs in 
any accounting period.

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the  right  to  return  defective  product  to  stock  rotation  rights  limited  to  a  percentage  approved  by  management. 
Estimates of expected future product returns are recognized at the time of sale based on analyses of historical return 
trends by customer and by product, inventories owned by and located at distributors and retailers, current customer 
demand,  current  operating  conditions,  and  other  relevant  customer  and  product  information.  Return  trends  are 
influenced  by  product  life  cycle status,  new  product  introductions,  market acceptance  of  products,  sales  levels, 
product sell-through, the type of customer, seasonality, product quality issues, competitive pressures, operational 
policies and procedures and other factors. Return rates can fluctuate over time, but are sufficiently predictable to 
allow us to estimate expected future returns.

Cooperative  Marketing  Arrangements.  We  enter  into  customer  marketing  programs  with  many  of  our 
distribution and retail customers, and with certain indirect partners, allowing customers to receive a credit equal 
to a set percentage of their purchases of our products, or a fixed dollar credit for various marketing arrangements. 
The objective of these arrangements is to encourage advertising and promotional events to increase sales of our 
products. Accruals for these marketing arrangements are recorded at the time of sale, or time of commitment, based 
on negotiated terms, historical experience and inventory levels in the channel.

Customer  Incentive  Programs.  Customer  incentive  programs  include  performance-based  incentives  and 
consumer  rebates.  We  offer  performance-based  incentives  to  our  distribution  customers,  retail  customers  and 
indirect partners based on pre-determined performance criteria. Accruals for performance-based incentives are 
recognized as a reduction of the sale price at the time of sale. Estimates of required accruals are determined based 
on negotiated terms, consideration of historical experience, anticipated volume of future purchases, and inventory 
levels in the channel. Consumer rebates are offered from time to time at the Company’s discretion for the primary 
benefit  of  end-users.  Estimated  costs  of  consumer  rebates  and  similar  incentives  are  recorded  at  the  time  the 
incentive is offered, based on the specific terms and conditions.

Pricing Programs. We have agreements with certain customers that contain terms allowing price protection 
credits to be issued in the event of a subsequent price reduction. At management’s discretion, we also offer special 
pricing discounts to certain customers. Special pricing discounts are usually offered only for limited time periods 
or for sales of selected products to specific indirect and direct partners. Our decision to make price reductions is 
influenced by product life cycle stage, market acceptance of products, the competitive environment, new product 
introductions  and  other  factors.  Estimates  of  expected  future  pricing  actions  are  recognized  at  the  time  of  sale 
based on analyses of historical pricing actions by customer and by product, inventories owned by and located at 
distributors and retailers, current customer demand, current operating conditions, and other relevant customer and 
product information.

We regularly evaluate the adequacy of our accruals for product returns, cooperative marketing arrangements, 
customer incentive programs and pricing programs. Future market conditions and product transitions may require 
us to take action to increase such programs. In addition, when the variables used to estimate these costs change, 
or if actual costs differ significantly from the estimates, we would be required to record incremental increases or 
reductions to revenue or operating expenses. If, at any future time, we become unable to reasonably estimate these 
costs, recognition of revenue might be deferred until products are sold to users, which would adversely impact 
revenue in the period of transition.

Inventory Valuation

We  must  order  components  for  our  products  and  build  inventory  in  advance  of  customer  orders.  Further, 
our industry is characterized by rapid technological change, short-term customer commitments and rapid changes 
in demand.

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obsolete or in excess of anticipated demand or market value. A review of inventory is performed each fiscal quarter 
that considers factors including the marketability and product life cycle stage, product development plans, component 
cost trends, demand forecasts and current sales levels. Inventory on hand which is not expected to be sold or utilized 
is considered excess, and we recognize the write-off in cost of sales at the time of such determination. The write-
off is determined by comparison of the current replacement cost with the estimated selling price less any costs 
of completion and disposal (net realizable value) and the net realizable value less an allowance for normal profit. 
At the time of loss recognition, a new per unit, lower-cost basis for that inventory is established and subsequent 
changes in facts and circumstances would not result in an increase in the cost basis. If there were an abrupt and 
substantial  decline  in  demand  for  Logitech’s  products  or  an  unanticipated  change  in  technological  or  customer 
requirements, we may be required to record additional write-downs that could adversely affect gross margins in 
the period when the write-downs are recorded.

Share-Based Compensation Expense

Share-based compensation expense includes compensation expense, reduced for estimated forfeitures. The 
grant  date  fair  value  for  stock  options  and  stock  purchase  rights  is  estimated  using  the  Black-Scholes-Merton 
option-pricing valuation model. The grant date fair value of RSUs (restricted stock units) that vest upon meeting 
certain  market  conditions  is  estimated  using  the  Monte-Carlo  simulation  method.  The  grant  date  fair  value  of 
time-based RSUs is calculated based on the closing market price on the date of grant.

Our estimates of share-based compensation expense require a number of complex and subjective assumptions 
including  our  stock  price  volatility,  employee  exercise  patterns,  future  forfeitures,  dividend  yield,  related  tax 
effects and the selection of an appropriate fair value model. We estimate expected share price volatility based on 
historical volatility using daily prices over the term of past options, RSUs or purchase offerings, as we consider 
historical  share  price  volatility  as  most  representative  of  future  volatility.  We  estimate  expected  life  based  on 
historical settlement rates, which we believe are most representative of future exercise and post-vesting termination 
behaviors.  We  use  historical  data  to  estimate  pre-vesting  forfeitures,  and  we  record  share-based  compensation 
expense only for those awards that are expected to vest. The dividend yield assumption is based on our history and 
future expectations of dividend payouts.

The  assumptions  used  in  calculating  the  fair  value  of  share-based  compensation  expense  and  related  tax 
effects  represent  our  best  estimates,  but  these  estimates  involve  inherent  uncertainties  and  the  application  of 
management judgment. As a result, if factors change and we use different assumptions, or if we decide to use a 
different valuation model, our share-based compensation expense could be materially different in the future from 
what we have recorded in the current period, which could materially affect our results of operations.

Accounting for Income Taxes

We operate in multiple jurisdictions and our profits are taxed pursuant to the tax laws of these jurisdictions. 
Our effective income tax rate may be affected by the changes in or interpretations of tax laws and tax agreements in 
any given jurisdiction, utilization of net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards, changes in geographical mix 
of income and expense, and changes in our assessment of matters such as the ability to realize deferred tax assets. 
As a result of these considerations, we must estimate income taxes in each of the jurisdictions in which we operate. 
This  process  involves  estimating  current  tax  exposure  together  with  assessing  temporary  differences  resulting 
from different treatment of items for tax and accounting purposes. These differences result in deferred tax assets 
and liabilities, which are included in the consolidated balance sheet.

We assess the likelihood that our deferred tax assets will be recovered from future taxable income, considering 
all available evidence such as historical levels of income, expectations and risks associated with estimates of future 
taxable income and ongoing prudent and feasible tax strategies. When we determine that we are not able to realize 

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made. Likewise, if we later determine that it is more likely than not that the deferred tax assets would be realized, 
the previously provided valuation allowance would be reversed.

We  make  certain  estimates  and  judgments  about  the  application  of  tax  law,  the  expected  resolution  of 
uncertain tax positions and other matters surrounding the recognition and measurement of uncertain tax benefits. 
In the event that uncertain tax positions are resolved for amounts different than our estimates, or the related statutes 
of limitations expire without the assessment of additional income taxes, we will be required to adjust the amounts 
of the related assets and liabilities in the period in which such events occur. Such adjustments may have a material 
impact on our income tax provision and our results of operations.

Goodwill

We perform our annual goodwill impairment test of each reporting unit as of December 31 and complete 
the assessment during our fiscal fourth quarter, or more frequently, if certain events or circumstances warrant. 
Events or changes in circumstances which might indicate potential impairment in goodwill include the company-
specific  factors,  including,  but  not  limited  to,  stock  price  volatility,  market  capitalization  relative  to  net  book 
value,  and  projected  revenue,  market  growth  and  operating  results.  Determining  the  number  of  reporting  units 
and the fair value of a reporting unit requires us to make judgments and involves the use of significant estimates 
and assumptions. We have two reporting units: peripherals and video conferencing. The allocation of assets and 
liabilities to each of our reporting units also involves judgment and assumptions.

The goodwill impairment assessment involves three tests, Step 0, Step 1 and Step 2. The Step 0 test involves 
performing an initial qualitative assessment to determine whether it is more likely than not that the asset is impaired 
and thus whether it is necessary to proceed to Step 1 and calculate the fair value of the respective reporting unit. We 
may proceed directly to the Step 1 test without performing the Step 0 test. The Step 1 test involves measuring the 
recoverability of goodwill at the reporting unit level by comparing the reporting unit’s carrying amount, including 
goodwill, to the estimated fair value of the reporting unit. The fair value is estimated using an income approach 
employing a discounted cash flow (“DCF”) and a market-based model. The DCF model is based on projected cash 
flows from our most recent forecast (“assessment forecast”) developed in connection with each of our reporting units 
to perform the goodwill impairment assessment. The assessment forecast is based on a number of key assumptions, 
including, but not limited to, discount rate, compound annual growth rate (“CAGR”) during the forecast period, 
and terminal value. The terminal value is based on an exit price at the end of the assessment forecast using an 
earnings multiple applied to the final year of the assessment forecast. The discount rate is applied to the projected 
cash flows to reflect the risks inherent in the timing and amount of the projected cash flows, including the terminal 
value, and is derived from the weighted average cost of capital of market participants in similar businesses. The 
market  approach  model  is  based  on  applying  certain  revenue  and  earnings  multiples  of  comparable  companies 
relevant to each of our reporting units to the respective revenue and earnings metrics of our reporting units. To test 
the reasonableness of the fair values indicated by the income approach and the market-based approach, we also 
assessed the implied premium of the aggregate fair value over the market capitalization considered attributable 
to  an  acquisition  control  premium,  which  is  the  price  in  excess  of  a  stock  market’s  price  that  investors  would 
typically pay to gain control of an entity. The discounted cash flow model and the market approach require the 
exercise of significant judgment, including assumptions about appropriate discount rates, long-term growth rates 
for purposes of determining a terminal value at the end of the discrete forecast period, economic expectations, 
timing of expected future cash flows, and expectations of returns on equity that will be achieved. Such assumptions 
are subject to change as a result of changing economic and competitive conditions. If the carrying amount of the 
reporting unit exceeds its fair value as determined by these assessments, goodwill is considered impaired, and the 
Step 2 test is performed to measure the amount of impairment loss. The Step 2 test measures the impairment loss 
by allocating the reporting unit’s fair value to its assets and liabilities other than goodwill, comparing the resulting 
implied fair value of goodwill with its carrying amount, and recording an impairment charge for the difference.

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We continue to evaluate and monitor all key factors impacting the carrying value of our recorded goodwill, as 
well as other long-lived assets. There are a number of uncertainties associated with the key assumptions described 
above based primarily on the difficulty of predicting our revenues and profitability. Our revenues and profitability 
are difficult to predict due to the nature of the markets in which we compete, fluctuating end-user demand, the 
uncertainty  of  current  and  future  global  economic  conditions,  and  for  many  other  reasons,  including,  but  not 
limited to:

•	 Our revenues are impacted by consumer demand and future global conditions, which could fluctuate 
abruptly and significantly during periods of uncertain economic conditions or geographic distress, as 
well as from shifts in consumer buying patterns.

•	 We must incur a large portion of our costs in advance of sales orders, because we must plan research and 
production, order components, buy tooling equipment, and enter into development, sales and marketing, 
and other operating commitments prior to obtaining firm commitments from our customers. This makes 
it difficult for us to rapidly adjust our costs in response to a revenue shortfall.

•	 Fluctuations in currency exchange rates can impact our revenues, expenses and profitability because 
we report our financial statements in U.S. dollars, whereas a significant portion of our revenues and 
expenses are in other currencies.

•	 The peripherals industry is characterized by short product life cycles, frequent new product introductions, 
rapidly changing technology, dynamic consumer demand and evolving industry standards. As a result, 
we must continually innovate in our new and existing product categories, introduce new products and 
technologies, and enhance existing products in order to remain competitive.

•	 The video conferencing industry is characterized by continual performance enhancements and large, 
well-financed  competitors.  There  is  increased  participation  in  the  video  conferencing  market  by 
companies such as Cisco Systems, Inc. and Polycom, Inc., and as a result, we expect competition in the 
industry to further intensify.

Should  the  actual  outcome  of  some  or  all  of  these  assumptions  differ  significantly  from  the  current 
assumptions, revisions to current cash flow assumptions could cause the fair value of the reporting units to be 
significantly different in future periods.

Product Warranty Accrual

We provide for the estimated cost of product warranties at the time the related revenue is recognized based 
on historical and projected warranty claim rates, historical and projected cost, and knowledge of specific product 
failures that are outside of our typical experience. Each quarter, we reevaluate our estimates to assess the adequacy of 
our recorded warranty liabilities considering the size of the installed base of products subject to warranty protection 
and adjust the amounts as necessary. If actual product failure rates or repair costs differ from estimates, revisions to 
the estimated warranty liabilities would be required and could materially affect our results of operations.

Results of Operations

We have revised our results of operations for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013 and restated our results 
of  operations  for  the  fiscal  year  ended  March  31,  2012.  The  restatement  reflects  the  results  of  the  independent 
investigation  by  the  Audit  Committee  and  other  corrections  identified  by  the  management  to  the  financial 
statements. For more information, refer to Note 2 of our Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8.

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Net sales by channel for fiscal years 2014, 2013 and 2012 were as follows (in thousands):

Years Ended March 31,

2014

2013

2012

Change

2014 vs. 
2013

2013 vs. 
2012

Retail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
OEM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Video conferencing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total net sales. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$ 1,866,279
141,749
120,685
$ 2,128,713

As Revised
$ 1,821,051
141,186
137,040
$ 2,099,277

$ 1,982,783
185,959
147,461
$ 2,316,203

2%
0
(12)
1

(8)%
(24)
(7)
(9)

Retail:

During fiscal year 2014, retail sales increased 2% and units sold decreased 3%, compared to fiscal year 2013. 
Retail sales increased in Americas and Asia Pacific and decreased in EMEA during fiscal year 2014, compared to 
fiscal year 2013. The increase in retail sales is primarily due to triple-digit growth in Mobile Speakers, double-digit 
growth in Tablets & Other Accessories and PC Gaming, offset in part by a decline in Audio-PC & Wearables, 
Video, and our Non-Strategic categories, compared to fiscal year 2013.

During fiscal year 2013, our retail sales decreased 8% and units sold decreased 7%, compared to fiscal year 

2012. We experienced decreases in all three regions during fiscal year 2013, compared to fiscal year 2012.

OEM:

OEM sales of $141.7 million during fiscal year 2014 remained flat compared to fiscal year 2013. OEM units 
sold remained flat during fiscal year 2014 compared with fiscal year 2013. During fiscal year 2013, OEM net sales 
decreased 24% and units sold decreased 12%, compared to fiscal year 2012. The decrease was primarily due to 
lower sales in the keyboard/desktop category and pointing devices.

Lifesize:

During  fiscal  year  2014,  video  conferencing  net  sales  decreased  12%,  compared  to  fiscal  year  2013.  The 
decrease  primarily  resulted  from  the  combination  of  a  changing  industry  landscape  caused  by  a  shift  to  less 
expensive, cloud-based video conferencing solutions, an evolving Lifesize product line and challenges in execution. 
During fiscal year 2013, video conferencing net sales decreased 7%, compared to fiscal year 2012. The decrease was 
reflected in all geographic regions and was impacted by the slowdown in the overall video conferencing industry in 
recent years, together with the competitive environment and lower demand related to new product launches.

Sales Denominated in Other Currencies

Although our financial results are reported in U.S. Dollars, a portion of our sales were generated in currencies 
other than the U.S. dollar, such as the Euro, Chinese Renminbi, Japanese Yen, Canadian Dollar and Australian 
Dollar. During fiscal years 2014, 2013 and 2012, 45%, 45% and 45% of our net sales were denominated in currencies 
other than the U.S. Dollar, respectively.

Retail Sales by Region

We  use  sell-through  data,  which  represents  sales  of  our  products  by  our  retailer  customers  to  consumers, 
and  by  our  distributor  customers  to  resellers,  along  with  other  metrics,  to  assess  consumer  demand  for  our 
products. Sell-through data is subject to limitations due to collection methods and the third-party nature of the 
data. Although the sell-through data we obtained typically represents a majority of our retail sales, the customers 
supplying sell-through data vary by geographic region and from period-to-period. As a result of these limitations, 
sell-through data may not be an accurate indicator of actual consumer demand for our products.

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During fiscal year 2014, retail sales in Americas increased 9%, compared to fiscal year 2013. Retail sales 
increased in Tablet & Other Accessories, Mobile speakers, PC Gaming, PC Keyboards & Desktops and Pointing 
Devices, partially offset by decreases in Non-Strategic Other, Audio-PC & Wearables, Remotes, and Video. The 
increase in Tablet & Other Accessories was led by sales of our Ultrathin Keyboard Cover for the iPad and from our 
recently introduced Keyboard Folio suite of products designed for the iPad, iPad mini and iPad Air. The increase 
in Mobile Speakers was primarily from the UE BOOM. The increase in PC Gaming was due to the recent launch 
of our new gaming products. The increase in PC Keyboards & Desktops was driven by low-end, mid-range and 
high-end products. Retail sales improved in the United States and Canada during fiscal year 2014, compared to 
fiscal year 2013. In addition, retail sell-through increased 9% during fiscal year 2014, compared to fiscal year 2013.

During fiscal year 2013, Americas decreased 7%, compared to fiscal year 2012. This decrease was primarily 
from significant decreases in our Non-Strategic Other, Video, Pointing Devices, Audio- PC & Wearables, Remotes 
and PC Gaming, partially offset by an increase in Tablets & Other Accessories, due to demand from the Logitech 
Ultrathin Keyboard Cover for the iPad and slight increases in PC Keyboards & Desktops and Mobile Speakers. 
During fiscal year 2013, we experienced weakness primarily in the United States, partially offset by improvements 
in Mexico and Brazil. In addition, retail sell-through decreased 5% during fiscal year 2013, compared to fiscal 
year 2012.

EMEA

During  fiscal  year  2014,  retail  sales  in  EMEA  decreased  4%,  compared  to  fiscal  year  2013.  Retail  sales 
decreased in Pointing Devices, Video, Audio-PC & Wearables, and Non-Strategic other, partially offset by increases 
in Tablet & Other Accessories, Mobile Speakers, PC Gaming and Remotes. We experienced a significant decrease 
in Germany due to sales challenges which we overcame in the second half of fiscal year 2014. The decrease in 
Germany was partially offset by an increase in the United Kingdom. In addition, retail sell-through decreased 4% 
in Euros during fiscal year 2014, compared to fiscal year 2013.

During fiscal year 2013, retail sales in EMEA decreased 11%, compared to fiscal year 2012. The decrease 
was primarily caused by the extreme weakness in the PC market and the continued macro-economic uncertainty 
across many European countries. The decrease was due to Non-Strategic Other, Pointing Devices, Audio-PC & 
Wearables, Video, and Mobile Speakers offset in part by Tablet & Other Accessories, and PC Keyboard & Desktops. 
During fiscal year 2013, we experienced significant sales decreases in major countries such as Germany, France, 
Switzerland, Spain, and the Netherlands.

Asia Pacific

During fiscal year 2014, retail sales in Asia Pacific increased 2%, compared to fiscal year 2013. Retail sales 
increased in PC Gaming, Tablet & Other Accessories, Mobile Speakers and Remotes, partially offset by decreases 
in Non-Strategic Other, Audio- PC & Wearables, Video, and Pointing Devices and PC keyboards & Desktops. In 
addition, retail sell-through in Asia Pacific increased 2% during fiscal year 2014, compared to fiscal year 2013.

During fiscal year 2013, retail sales in Asia Pacific decreased 4%, compared to fiscal year 2012. This decrease 
was primarily due to decreases in our Non-Strategic Other, remotes, PC Gaming and Video, partially offset by a 
significant increase in Tablet & Other Accessories and Mobile Speakers. Decreases by country within the Asia 
Pacific  region  were  primarily  from  India,  Australia,  Taiwan  and  South  Korea,  partially  offset  by  increases  in 
China,  New  Zealand  and  Indonesia.  Retail  sell-through  in  Asia  Pacific  increased  2%  during  fiscal  year  2013, 
compared to fiscal year 2012.

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Net sales by product categories for fiscal years 2014, 2013 and 2012 were as follows (in thousands):

Peripherals:

PC Gaming. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tablet & Other Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mobile Speakers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Growth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pointing Devices  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PC Keyboards & Desktops  . . . . . . . . . . . .
Audio-PC &Wearables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Video  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remotes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Profit Maximization. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Non-Strategic  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
OEM  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Video conferencing  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Years Ended March 31,

2014

2013*

As Revised

Change

2012*

2014 vs. 
2013

2013 vs. 
2012

$ 186,926
172,484
87,414
446,824
506,884
415,512
255,573
137,115
67,371
1,382,455
37,000
37,000
141,749
2,008,028
120,685
$ 2,128,713

$ 144,512
119,856
33,408
297,776
521,083
399,144
292,245
153,060
71,641
1,437,173
86,102
86,102
141,186
1,962,237
137,040
$ 2,099,277

$ 186,190
44,326
21,969
252,485
559,366
383,697
339,394
196,662
91,000
1,570,119
160,179
160,179
185,959
2,168,742
147,461
$ 2,316,203

29%
44
162
50
(3)
4
(13)
(10)
(6)
(4)
(57)
(57)
0
2
(12)
1

(22)%
170
52
18
(7)
4
(14)
(22)
(21)
(8)
(46)
(46)
(24)
(10)
(7)
(9)

* 

Certain products within the retail product families presented in prior years have been reclassified to conform 
to the current year presentation.

Growth Categories:

PC Gaming

Our  retail  PC  Gaming  category  comprises  PC  Gaming  mice,  keyboards,  headsets,  gamepads  and 

steering wheels.

During fiscal year 2014, retail sales of PC Gaming increased 29% and units sold increased 24%, compared 
to fiscal year 2013. This growth was primarily due to the recent launch of our new gaming products, including 
mice,  keyboards  and  headsets.  New  products  made  up  23%  of  total  PC  Gaming  revenue  for  fiscal  year  2014. 
Our top revenue-generating PC Gaming products included the Logitech G27 Racing Wheel, the Logitech G930 
Wireless  Gaming  Headset,  the  G500s  Laser  Gaming  Mouse,  the  G700s  Rechargeable  Gaming  Mouse,  and  the 
G710+ Mechanical Gaming Keyboard.

During fiscal year 2013, retail sales of PC Gaming decreased 22% and units sold decreased 9%, compared 
to fiscal year 2012. The decrease was across most of our PC Gaming products, with the most significant decrease 
in our steering wheel product category, partially offset by strong sales from select gaming products including the 
Logitech G930 Wireless Gaming Headsets. The difference between the decline in gaming sales and the decrease 
in units sold reflects a product mix shift away from higher-priced steering wheels to lower-priced mice, keyboards 
and gamepads. The overall decline in this category primarily reflected an aging product lineup.

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Our retail Tablet & Other Accessories category comprises keyboards and covers for tablets and smartphones 

as well as other accessories for mobile devices.

During fiscal year 2014, retail sales of Tablet & Other Accessories increased 44% and units sold increased 
87%, compared to fiscal year 2013. The increase was driven by demand for the Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard Cover 
for the iPad, as well as strong sales from recently introduced products such as the Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard 
Cover for the iPad Mini and from the Logitech Keyboard Folio suite of products designed for the iPad, iPad mini, 
and iPad Air. The faster growth in unit shipments reflects the broadening of our portfolio to address a larger portion 
of the tablet accessory market, including tablet cases.

During fiscal year 2013, retail sales of Tablet & Other Accessories represented our strongest product category 
with an increase of 170% and units sold increase of 124%, compared to fiscal year 2012. This increase was driven 
by demand for the Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard Cover, which represented our best selling product across all of our 
categories.

Mobile Speakers

Our retail Mobile Speakers category includes portable Bluetooth wireless speakers.

During  fiscal  year  2014,  retail  sales  of  Mobile  Speakers  increased  162%  and  units  sold  increased  88%, 
compared to fiscal year 2013. The 162% increase in our wireless speakers for smartphones and tablets was driven 
by a strong demand primarily for the UE BOOM. Our top revenue-generating wireless speaker products during 
fiscal year 2014 included the UE BOOM and the UE Mini BOOM.

During fiscal year 2013, retail sales of Mobile Speakers increased 52% and units sold increased 53%, compared 
to fiscal year 2012. The increase was from a 52% increase in our wireless speakers for smartphones and tablets. 
We experienced strong initial sales from our new wireless speakers including the Logitech UE Mobile Boombox 
and Logitech UE Boombox, both of which began shipping late in the second quarter of fiscal year 2013. During the 
fourth quarter of fiscal year 2013, this category was negatively impacted by very weak demand for the Logitech UE 
Boombox. The poor sales performance of this product was due to a lack of competitive differentiation and a form 
factor that has proved to be too large for many consumers. Contrasting, sales continued to be strong for our smaller, 
lower cost Logitech UE Mobile Boombox.

Profit Maximization Categories:

Pointing Devices

Our retail Pointing Devices category comprises PC and Mac-related mice, touchpads and presenters.

During fiscal year 2014, retail sales of Pointing Devices decreased 3% and units sold decreased 1%, compared 
to  fiscal  year  2013.  The  decrease  in  retail  sales  was  primarily  due  to  the  continued  weakness  in  the  global  PC 
market. The decrease was primarily from our high-end product offerings, which decreased 14%, followed by our 
mid-range product offerings, which decreased 6%, and our low-end product offerings remained relatively flat for 
the year. Retail sales of corded mice decreased 9% and units sold decreased 10%. Retail sales of cordless mice 
decreased 1% and units sold increased 4%.

During fiscal year 2013, retail sales of pointing devices decreased 7% and units sold decreased 5%, compared 
to  fiscal  year  2013.  The  continued  weakness  in  the  global  PC  market  was  a  major  factor  in  the  sales  decrease 
across all regions except the Asia Pacific region where retail sales were consistent. The decrease in our low-end 
product offerings, which decreased 6%, and our mid-range products which decreased 8%, was partially offset by an 
increase in our high-end product offerings of 3%. Sales of all cordless mice decreased 5% and units sold increased 
1%. Corded mice sales decreased 16% and units sold decreased 13%.

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Our retail PC Keyboard & Desktop category comprises PC keyboards and keyboard/mice combo products.

During fiscal year 2014, retail sales of PC Keyboards & Desktops increased 4% and units sold decreased 1%, 
compared to fiscal year 2013. The sales increase was primarily due to sales increase in our corded and cordless 
combo.  Our  best  selling  product  in  this  category  was  the  Wireless  Touch  Keyboard  K400,  which  features  an 
integrated touchpad and has been popular for use in the living room. Retail sales of corded and cordless keyboards 
decreased 17% and 5%, respectively, and units sold decreased 21% and 6%, respectively. Retail sales of corded and 
cordless combos increased 3% and 7%, respectively, and units sold decreased 1% and increased 10%, respectively.

During fiscal year 2013, retail sales of PC Keyboards & Desktops increased 4% and units sold increased 1%, 
compared to fiscal year 2012. Although this category was affected by the continued weakness in the global PC 
market, we managed to achieve a modest retail sales increase due to continued development of new, innovative 
products led by the Logitech Wireless Touch Keyboard K400, and from other products, including the Logitech 
Washable  Keyboard  K310,  Logitech  Wireless  Combo  MK240,  Logitech  Bluetooth  Illuminated  Keyboard  K810 
and the Logitech Wireless Solar Keyboard for Mac. Retail sales of corded and cordless combos decreased 9% and 
were consistent, respectively, and units sold decreased 7% and increased 4%, respectively. Retail sales of corded 
and  cordless  keyboards  decreased  5%  and  decreased  7%,  respectively,  and  unit  sales  decreased  11%  and  were 
consistent, respectively.

Audio-PC & Wearables

Our retail Audio-PC & Wearables category comprises PC speakers, PC headsets and in-ear headphones.

During fiscal year 2014, retail sales of Audio-PC decreased 13% and units sold decreased 17%, compared to 
fiscal year 2013. The decrease was primarily due to decreases in PC speaker retail sales of 10% and units sold of 
11%. These decreases reflect both a weakness in the overall market for new PCs and a market shift toward mobile 
audio devices. Retail sales of our Wearables products declined 39%, as we phase out the headphone category.

During fiscal year 2013, retail sales of Audio-PC decreased 14% and units sold decreased 15%, compared to 
fiscal year 2012. This was due to a decrease in PC speaker retail sales of 14% and unit sales decrease of 17% and 
PC headset retail sales decrease of 8% and units sold decrease of 10%. These decreases reflect both weakness in 
the overall market for new PCs and a market shift toward mobile audio devices.

Video

Our retail Video category comprises retail webcams and Unified Communications webcams.

During fiscal year 2014, retail sales of Video decreased 10% and units sold decreased 26%, compared to fiscal 
year 2013. The decrease was primarily due to weakness in our consumer webcam product line, which decreased 
17%, and which continued to be negatively impacted by the combination of market trends, including the popularity 
of embedded webcams in mobile devices, and the overall weakness of the PC market. The decrease in our webcam 
product line was concentrated in both the low-end and mid-end of the category. The decrease was partially offset 
by strong growth in our high-end category, which increased 28%.

During  fiscal  year  2013,  retail  sales  of  Video  decreased  22%  and  units  sold  decreased  27%,  compared  to 
fiscal year 2012. The decrease was primarily due to weakness in our webcam product line, which decreased 26%, 
and which continued to be negatively impacted by the combination of market trends, including the popularity of 
embedded webcams in mobile devices, and the overall weakness of the PC market. We experienced strong growth 
in the high-end category driven by the Logitech HD Pro Webcam C920, which offers full HD 1080p, and from the 
Logitech BCC950 Conference Cam for the enterprise market.

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Our retail Remotes category comprises our Harmony remotes.

During fiscal year 2014, retail sales of Remotes decreased 6% and units sold decreased 23%, compared to 
fiscal  year  2013.  The  decrease  in  Remotes  was  primarily  concentrated  in  our  high-end  and  low-end  products, 
partially offset by increases in our mid-range product lines. New products such Harmony Ultimate and Harmony 
Smart Control contributed to 58% of total retail sales of Remotes for fiscal year 2014. The higher decline in units 
sold reflected our strategic shift away from the low-end products.

During fiscal year 2013, retail sales of Remotes decreased 21% and units sold decreased 37%, compared to 
fiscal year 2012. The decrease was concentrated in the low and mid-range remotes, which decreased 39% and 66%, 
respectively. The high-end remotes decreased 7%; however we launched Harmony Touch in October 2012, our first 
new high-end remote in over four years. The significant decrease in units sold, relative to retail sales, primarily 
reflects the transition away from selling low end remotes to mid to high-end remotes.

Non-Strategic

This category comprises a variety of products that we currently intend to transition out of, or have already 
transitioned out of, because they are no longer strategic to our business. Products currently included in this category 
include TV camera, Digital Video Security, TV and home speakers, Google TV products, and Keyboard/Desktop 
accessories.

During fiscal year 2014, retail sales of this category decreased 57% and units sold decreased 64%, compared 

to fiscal year 2013.

During fiscal year 2013, retail sales of this category decreased 46% and units sold decreased 37%, compared 

to fiscal year 2012.

OEM

During fiscal year 2014, OEM sales and units sold remained flat compared to fiscal year 2013.

During  fiscal  year  2013,  OEM  sales  decreased  24%  and  units  sold  decreased  12%,  compared  to  fiscal 
year 2012. These declines were primarily due to lower sales in pointing devices and the keyboard/desktop category.

Video Conferencing

During fiscal year 2014, video conferencing sales decreased 12% compared to fiscal year 2013. The decrease 
was primarily due to a combination of a changing industry landscape caused by a shift to less expensive, cloud-based 
video  conferencing  solutions,  an  evolving  Lifesize  product  line  and  challenges  in  execution  experienced  in  all 
geographic regions.

During fiscal year 2013, video conferencing sales decreased 7% compared to fiscal year 2012. The decrease 
was impacted by the slowdown in the overall video conferencing industry, together with the competitive environment 
in fiscal year 2013 and lower demand related to new product launches.

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Gross profit for fiscal years 2014, 2013 and 2012 was as follows (in thousands):

Years Ended March 31,

2014

2013

2012

Net sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cost of goods sold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gross profit  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gross margin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$ 2,128,713
1,400,844
$ 727,869
34.2%

As Revised
$ 2,099,277
1,389,643
$ 709,634
33.8%

As Restated
$ 2,316,203
1,508,670
$ 807,533
34.9%

Change

2014 vs. 
2013

2013 vs. 
2012

1%
1
3

(9)%
(8)
(12)

Gross profit consists of net sales, less cost of goods sold, which includes materials, direct labor and related 
overhead  costs,  costs  of  manufacturing  facilities,  costs  of  purchasing  components  from  outside  suppliers, 
distribution costs, outside processing costs, write-down of inventories and amortization of intangible assets.

The increase in gross margin during fiscal year 2014, compared to fiscal year 2013, was primarily due to cost 
improvements across all of our PC-related categories and from actions we took since fiscal year 2013 to streamline 
our product portfolio, revalue inventory of several discontinued Music category products and the discontinuation 
of projects in 2013 due to restructuring.

Gross  margin  for  fiscal  year  2013  decreased,  compared  to  fiscal  year  2012.  During  fiscal  year  2013,  we 
experienced gross margin improvement from improvements to our global supply chain process. These improvements 
were almost entirely offset by an unfavorable change in retail product mix, the negative impact of a weaker euro, 
a charge to revalue our inventory of several headphones and a large form-factor wireless speaker included in our 
mobile speakers retail product category, pricing actions related to the simplification of our product portfolio in 
Americas and EMEA regions, costs related to product development efforts that were discontinued as a result of our 
restructuring plans during fiscal year 2013, and a provision for a patent dispute.

Operating Expenses

Operating expenses for fiscal years 2014, 2013 and 2012 were as follows (in thousands):

Marketing and selling  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
% of net sales  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Research and development  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
% of net sales  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General and administrative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
% of net sales  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Impairment of goodwill and other assets  . . . . .
% of net sales  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Restructuring charges  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
% of net sales  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total operating expenses  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
% of net sales  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Years Ended March 31,

2014

$379,747

2013
As Revised
$431,886

2012
As Restated
$422,116

17.8%

20.6%

18.2%

Change

2014 vs. 
2013

2013 vs. 
2012

(12)%

2%

139,385

155,012

162,159

(10)

(4)

6.5%

7.4%

7.0%

118,940

114,381

109,260

4

5.6%
—
0.0%

13,811

0.7%

5.4%

216,688

10.3%

43,704

2.1 %

4.7%
—
0.0%
—
0.0%

$651,883

30.6%

$961,671
45.8%

$693,535

29.9%

(100)

(68)

(32)

5

—

—

39

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due to the $216.7 million impairment of goodwill and other assets recorded in fiscal year 2013, combined with the 
restructuring plans initiated in fiscal year 2013, which reduced personnel-related expenses in fiscal year 2014 and 
resulted in a $30.0 million decrease in restructuring expenses.

The increase in total operating expenses during fiscal year 2013, compared to fiscal year 2012, was mainly 
due to the $216.7 million impairment charge of goodwill and other assets primarily related to the Lifesize business 
and from the $43.7 million in costs related to restructuring plans we implemented in fiscal year 2013.

Marketing and Selling

Marketing  and  selling  expense  consists  of  personnel  and  related  overhead  costs,  corporate  and  product 

marketing, promotions, advertising, trade shows, customer and technical support and facilities costs.

During  fiscal  year  2014,  marketing  and  selling  expenses  decreased  12%,  compared  to  fiscal  year  2013. 
The decrease was primarily due to $15 million lower personnel-related expenses from the reduction in Lifesize 
worldwide workforce restructuring and $24 million lower advertising and marketing cost related to the launch of 
new Music category in fiscal year 2013.

During  fiscal  year  2013,  marketing  and  selling  expense  increased  2%,  compared  to  fiscal  year  2012.  We 
experienced increased advertising, product design, consulting and marketing expenses associated with the launch 
of new music products, which were partially offset by decreases in personnel-related expense from restructuring 
plans we implemented during fiscal year 2013, and reduction in Digital Home category marketing cost.

Research and Development

Research and development expense consists of personnel and related overhead costs, contractors and outside 
consultants, supplies and materials, equipment depreciation and facilities costs, all associated with the design and 
development of new products and enhancements of existing products.

During fiscal year 2014, research and development expense decreased 10%, compared to fiscal year 2013. 
The  decrease  was  primarily  due  to  $6  million  lower  personnel-related  expenses  from  the  reduction  in  Lifesize 
worldwide restructuring and $9 million lower design and development cost related to the fiscal year 2013 launch 
of the new Music category.

During fiscal year 2013, research and development expense decreased 4%, compared to fiscal year 2012. The 
decrease was primarily due to a decrease in personnel related expenses due to the reduction in worldwide workforce 
resulting from our restructuring plans.

General and Administrative

General and administrative expense consists primarily of personnel and related overhead and facilities costs 

for the finance, information systems, executive, human resources and legal functions.

During fiscal year 2014, general and administrative expense increased 4%, compared to fiscal year 2013. The 
increase was primarily due to $8 million increase in personnel-related expense due to higher variable compensation 
costs related to our improved performance and share-based compensation expense, partially offset by $4 million 
decrease of facility related expenses due to our recent restructuring plans which occurred during fiscal year 2013.

During fiscal year 2013, general and administrative expense increased 5%, compared to fiscal year 2012. The 
increase was primarily due to the gain on sale of property and plant related to unused manufacturing properties in 
China which impacted fiscal year 2012 and from the write-off of the remaining lease obligations resulting from 
the exit of our former U.S. corporate offices during fiscal year 2013, partially offset by a decrease in personnel-
related expenses and share-based compensation expense due to the reduction in worldwide workforce from our 
restructuring plans during fiscal year 2013.

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There  was  no  impairment  of  goodwill  and  other  assets  for  fiscal  year  2014.  We  recorded  an  impairment 
charge of goodwill and other assets of $216.7 million primarily related to the Lifesize business in fiscal year 2013.

While performing our annual goodwill impairment analysis of each of our reporting units as of December 31, 
2012, we determined that our video conferencing reporting unit’s estimated fair value was less than its carrying 
value, thus requiring a Step 2 assessment of this reporting unit. This impairment primarily resulted from a decrease 
in our expected CAGR during the assessment forecast period based on greater evidence of the overall enterprise 
video conferencing industry experiencing a slowdown in recent quarters, combined with lower demand related to 
new product launches, increased competition in fiscal year 2013 and other market data. The Step 2 test required us 
to fair value all assets and liabilities of our video conferencing reporting unit to determine the implied fair value 
of this reporting unit’s goodwill. We were unable to complete the Step 2 analysis prior to filing of our Form 10-Q 
for the quarterly period ended December 31, 2012 due to the complexities of determining the implied fair value 
of goodwill of our video conferencing reporting unit. Based on our work performed during the third quarter of 
fiscal  year  2013,  we  initially  recorded  an  estimated  goodwill  impairment  charge  of  $211.0  million.  During  the 
fourth quarter of fiscal year 2013, we completed this goodwill impairment assessment and recorded an additional 
$3.5 million in goodwill impairment charge related to our video conferencing reporting unit. During the fourth 
quarter of fiscal year 2013, we also recorded impairment charges of $2.1 million related to our digital video security 
product line, included within our retail video product category, which we plan to divest.

Restructuring Charges

Our  restructuring  activities  were  mainly  attributable  to  the  peripherals  operating  segment.  The  following 

table summarizes restructuring-related activities during the years ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 (in thousands):

Restructuring

March 31, 2012. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Charges. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cash payments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Foreign exchange impact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
March 31, 2013. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Charges. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjustment for deferred rent  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cash payments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Foreign exchange impact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
March 31, 2014. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$

Termination 
Benefits
—
41,088
(27,768)
63
13,383
6,463
—
(19,534)
(170)
142

$

Lease Exit 
Costs
$ —
1,308
(1,233)
—
75
7,348
1,450
(1,454)
—
$ 7,419

Other

Total

$ — $

—
43,704
(30,323)
77
13,458
13,811
1,450
(20,988)
(170)
$ — $ 7,561

1,308
(1,322)
14
—
—
—
—
—

During the second quarter of fiscal year 2014, we implemented a restructuring plan solely affecting our video 
conferencing operating segment to align its organization to its strategic priorities of increasing focus on a tighter 
range of products, expanding cloud-based video conferencing services and improving profitability. Restructuring 
charges under this plan primarily consist of severance and other one-time termination benefits. During fiscal year 
2014, restructuring charges under this plan included $5.0 million in termination benefits and $0.6 million in lease 
exit costs. We substantially completed this restructuring plan by March 31, 2014.

During the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2013, we implemented a restructuring plan to align our organization 
to our strategic priorities of increasing focus on mobility products, improving profitability in PC-related products 
and  enhancing  global  operational  efficiencies.  As  part  of  this  restructuring  plan,  we  reduced  our  worldwide 
non-direct  labor  workforce.  Restructuring  charges  under  this  plan  primarily  consisted  of  severance  and  other 
one-time termination benefits. During fiscal year 2014, restructuring charges under this plan included $1.5 million 
in termination benefits and $6.7 million in lease exit costs, $5.4 million of which pertains to the consolidation our 

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2013, restructuring charges under this plan included $15.2 million in termination benefits to affected employees. 
We substantially completed this restructuring plan by the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2014.

During the first quarter of fiscal year 2013, we implemented a restructuring plan to simplify our organization, 
better align our costs with our current business and to free up resources to pursue growth opportunities. A majority 
of the restructuring activity was completed during the first quarter of fiscal year 2013. As part of this restructuring 
plan, we reduced our worldwide non-direct labor workforce. During fiscal year 2013, restructuring charges under 
this  plan  included  $25.9  million  in  termination  benefits,  $1.3  million  in  legal,  consulting,  and  other  costs  as  a 
result  of  the  terminations,  and  $1.3  million  in  lease  exit  costs  associated  with  the  closure  of  existing  facilities. 
Termination  benefits  are  calculated  based  on  regional  benefit  practices  and  local  statutory  requirements.  We 
substantially completed this restructuring plan by the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2013.

Interest Income (Expense), Net

Interest income and expense for fiscal years 2014, 2013 and 2012 were as follows (in thousands):

Interest income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interest expense  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Years Ended March 31,

2014
$ 1,831
(2,228)
$ (397)

2013
$ 2,215
(1,308)
907

$

2012
$3,121
(447)
$2,674

Interest income slightly decreased during fiscal year 2014 compared to fiscal year 2013.

Interest expense increased during fiscal year 2014, compared to fiscal year 2013. The increase was primarily 
due to the write-off of $1.0 million in amortized loan fees related to our $250.0 million Senior Revolving Credit 
Facility which we chose to terminate during fiscal year 2014.

Interest income decreased during fiscal year 2013, compared to fiscal year 2012. The decrease was primarily 
due to lower invested balances resulting from the $133.5 million cash dividend payment made in September 2012 and 
from the $87.8 million paid to repurchase 8.6 million shares under our amended September 2008 buyback program.

Interest expense increased during fiscal year 2013, compared to fiscal year 2012. The increase was primarily 
due to commitment fees and non-recurring fees related to our $250 million Senior Revolving Credit Facility entered 
into in December 2011.

Other Income (Expense), Net

Other income and expense for fiscal years 2014, 2013 and 2012 were as follows (in thousands):

Investment income related to deferred compensation plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Gain on sale of securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Impairment of investments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Foreign currency exchange gain, net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

Years Ended March 31,

2014
$1,487
—
(624)
62
1,068
$1,993

2013

$

933
831
(3,600)
104
(466)
$(2,198)

2012
$ 227
6,109
—
1,575
(256)
$7,655

Investment  income  for  fiscal  years  2014,  2013  and  2012  represents  earnings,  gains,  and  losses  on  trading 

investments related to a deferred compensation plan offered by one of our subsidiaries.

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resulted from the write-down of an investment in a privately-held company.

During fiscal year 2013, we sold the remaining two of our available-for-sale securities with a total carrying 
value of $0.4 million and a total par value of $15.2 million for $0.9 million. This sale resulted in $0.8 million gain 
recognized in other income (expense), $0.3 million of which resulted from the recognition of a temporary increase 
in fair value previously recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss.

During  fiscal  year  2012,  we  sold  two  of  our  available-for-sale  securities,  with  a  total  carrying  value  of 

$0.5 million and a total par value of $10.0 million, for $6.6 million, resulting in a gain of $6.1 million.

Foreign  currency  exchange  gains  or  losses  relate  to  balances  denominated  in  currencies  other  than  the 
functional currency in one of our subsidiaries, as well as to the sale of currencies, and to gains or losses recognized 
on foreign exchange forward contracts. We do not speculate in currency positions, but we are alert to opportunities 
to maximize foreign exchange gains.

Provision for (Benefit from) Income Taxes

The provision for (benefit from) income taxes and effective income tax rate for fiscal years 2014, 2013 and 

2012 were as follows (in thousands):

Provision for (benefit from) income taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Effective income tax rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$3,278

4.2%

2014

2013
As Revised
$(25,810)

10.2%

2012
As Restated
$20,090

16.2%

Years Ended March 31,

 The provision for income taxes consists of income and withholding taxes. We operate in multiple jurisdictions 
and  our  profits  are  taxed  pursuant  to  the  tax  laws  of  these  jurisdictions.  Our  effective  income  tax  rate  may  be 
affected by changes in or interpretations of tax laws and tax agreements in any given jurisdiction, utilization of net 
operating loss and tax credit carryforwards, changes in geographical mix of income and expense, and changes in 
management’s assessment of matters such as the ability to realize deferred tax assets.

The change in the effective income tax rate between fiscal year 2014 and 2013 was primarily due to the mix 
of income and losses in the various tax jurisdictions in which we operate and a tax benefit of $14.3 million during 
fiscal year 2014, related to the reversal of uncertain tax positions resulting from the expiration of the statutes of 
limitations. In fiscal year 2013, there was a tax benefit of $35.6 million related to the reversal of uncertain tax 
positions resulting from the closure of federal income tax examinations in the United States.

The change in the effective income tax rate between fiscal year 2013 and 2012 was primarily due to the mix 
of income and losses in the various tax jurisdictions in which we operate and a tax benefit of $35.6 million during 
fiscal year 2013, related to the reversal of uncertain tax positions resulting from the closure of federal income tax 
examinations in the United States.

The federal research tax credit in the United States has expired as of December 31, 2013. The income tax 

expense for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014 reflected a $0.8 million tax benefit for research tax credits.

As of March 31, 2014 and March 31, 2013, the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits due to uncertain tax 
positions was $91.0 million and $95.4 million, respectively, of which $86.1 million and $90.3 million would affect 
the effective income tax rate if recognized, respectively.

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income taxes payable, including interest and penalties, related to our income tax liability for uncertain tax positions. 
As of March 31, 2013, we had $98.8 million in non-current income taxes payable.

We continue to recognize interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax positions in income tax expense. 
We recognized $1.1 million, $1.0 million and $1.2 million in interest and penalties in income tax expense during 
fiscal  years  2014,  2013  and  2012,  respectively.  As  of  March  31,  2014,  2013  and  2012,  we  had  approximately 
$5.6 million, $6.6 million and $7.5 million of accrued interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions.

We file Swiss and foreign tax returns. For all these tax returns, we are generally not subject to tax examinations 
for years prior to fiscal year 2001. We are under examination and have received assessment notices in foreign tax 
jurisdictions. At this time, we are not able to estimate the potential impact that these examinations may have on 
income tax expense. If the examinations are resolved unfavorably, there is a possibility they may have a material 
negative impact on our results of operations.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Cash Balances, Available Borrowings, and Capital Resources

As of March 31, 2014, we had cash and cash equivalents of $469.4 million, compared with $333.8 million at 
March 31, 2013. Our cash and cash equivalents consist of bank demand deposits and short-term time deposits of 
which 73% is held by our Swiss-based entities and 12% is held by our subsidiaries in Hong Kong and China. We 
do not expect to incur any material adverse tax impact or be significantly inhibited by any country in which we do 
business from the repatriation of funds to Switzerland, our home domicile.

At March 31, 2014, our working capital was $478.2 million compared with working capital of $385.1 million 
at March 31, 2013. The increase in working capital over the prior year was primarily due to higher cash balances 
offset by low inventory balances at March 31, 2014.

During  fiscal  year  2014,  we  generated  $205.4  million  from  operating  activities.  Our  main  sources  of 
operating cash flows were from net income after adding back non-cash expenses of depreciation, amortization, 
and share-based compensation expense, from an increase in accrued and other liabilities and from a decrease in 
inventories. Net cash used in investing activities was $46.8 million, primarily for purchase of property, plant, and 
equipment of $46.7 million. Net cash used in financing activities was $22.7 million, primarily for the $36.1 million 
cash  dividends,  partially  offset  by  $16.9  million  in  proceeds  received  from  the  sale  of  shares  upon  exercise  of 
options and purchase rights.

During fiscal year 2013, we generated $122.4 million of cash flow from operating activities. Our main sources 
of operating cash flows were net loss after adding back non-cash expenses of depreciation, amortization, impairment 
of goodwill and other assets, investment impairment, share-based compensation expense, and from decreases in 
accounts receivables and inventories. These sources of operating cash flows were offset in part by decreases in 
accounts  payables  and  accrued  liabilities  and  an  increase  in  other  assets.  Net  cash  used  in  investing  activities 
was $57.7 million, primarily for $54.5 million of investments in leasehold improvements, computer hardware and 
software,  tooling  and  equipment  and  for  our  strategic  investments  of  $4.4  million.  Net  cash  used  in  financing 
activities was $207.6 million, primarily for the $133.5 million cash dividend payment and for the $87.8 million used 
to repurchase 8.6 million shares under our share buyback program, partially offset by $16.0 million in proceeds 
received from sale of shares upon exercise of options and purchase rights.

In December 2011, we entered into a Senior Revolving Credit Facility Agreement (“Credit Facility”) with a 
group of primarily Swiss banks that provided for a revolving multicurrency unsecured credit facility in the amount 
of up to $250.0 million and subject to certain requirements, permitted us to arrange with existing or new lenders to 
provide up to an aggregate of $150.0 million in additional commitments, for a total of $400.0 million. We also paid a 
quarterly commitment fee of 40% of the applicable margin on the available commitment. In December 2013, given 

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and wrote-off the capitalized commitment fees totaling $1.0 million. There were no outstanding borrowings at the 
time of termination.

We had several uncommitted, unsecured bank lines of credit aggregating to $40.0 million as of March 31, 
2014. There are no financial covenants under these lines of credit which we must comply with. As of March 31, 
2014,  we  had  outstanding  bank  guarantees  of  $7.1  million  under  these  lines  of  credit.  We  also  had  credit  lines 
related to corporate credit cards totaling $6.9 million as of March 31, 2014. There are no financial covenants under 
these credit lines.

We file Swiss and foreign tax returns. For all these tax returns, we are generally not subject to tax examinations 
for years prior to fiscal year 2001. We are under examination and have received assessment notices in foreign tax 
jurisdictions. At this time, we are not able to estimate the potential impact that these examinations may have on 
income tax expense. If the examinations are resolved unfavorably, there is a possibility they may have a material 
negative impact on our results of operations.

Although  we  have  adequately  provided  for  uncertain  tax  positions,  the  provisions  on  these  positions  may 
change as revised estimates are made or the underlying matters are settled or otherwise resolved. It is reasonably 
possible  that  resolutions  in  the  next  12  months  could  increase  or  decrease  the  balance  of  our  unrecognized  tax 
benefits but we are not able to estimate the change at this time.

The following table summarizes our Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (in thousands):

Net cash provided by operating activities  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net cash used in investing activities  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net cash used in financing activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents . . . . . . . .
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Cash Flow from Operating Activities

2014

$205,421
(46,803)
(22,681)
(349)
$135,588

Years Ended March 31,
2013
As Revised
$ 122,389
(57,723)
(207,641)
(1,571)
$(144,546)

2012
As Restated
$ 202,534
(57,602)
(139,374)
(5,119)
439

$

The following table presents selected financial information and statistics for fiscal years 2014, 2013 and 2012 

(dollars in thousands):

Accounts receivable, net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inventories  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Working capital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Days sales in accounts receivable (“DSO”)(1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inventory turnover (“ITO”)(2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2014

$182,029
222,402
478,213
34 days
5.9x

March 31,
2013
As Revised
$178,959
262,644
385,073
34 days
4.7x

2012
As Restated
$223,104
297,072
574,944
38 days
4.6x

(1)  DSO is determined using ending accounts receivable as of the most recent quarter-end and net sales for the 

most recent quarter.

(2) 

ITO  is  determined  using  ending  inventories  and  annualized  cost  of  goods  sold  (based  on  the  most  recent 
quarterly cost of goods sold).

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DSO as of March 31, 2013 decreased 4 days, compared to March 31, 2012. The decrease was primarily due to 

improvement in cash collections.

Typical payment terms require customers to pay for product sales generally within 30 to 60 days. However, 
terms  may  vary  by  customer  type,  by  country  and  by  selling  season.  Extended  payment  terms  are  sometimes 
offered to a limited number of customers during the quarters ended September 30 and December 31. We do not 
modify payment terms on existing receivables, but may offer discounts for early payment.

ITO as of March 31, 2014 increased, compared to March 31, 2013. The increase was primarily due to lower 

inventory levels in relation to net sales during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2014.

ITO as of March 31, 2013 increased, compared to March 31, 2012. The increase was primarily due to lower 

inventory levels at March 31, 2013 in relation to net sales during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2013.

Cash Flow from Investing Activities

Purchases of property, plant and equipment  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Purchase of strategic investment  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Proceeds from sales of available-for-sale securities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Proceeds from return of investment from strategic investments . . . . . . . . .
Proceeds from sales of property and equipment  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Purchase of trading investments  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Proceeds from sales of trading investments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Years Ended March 31,

2014

(46,658)
(300)
(650)
—
261
—
(8,450)
8,994
(46,803)

2013
As Revised
(54,487)
(4,420)
—
917
—
—
(4,196)
4,463
(57,723)

2012
As Restated
(54,199)
—
(18,814)
6,550
—
8,967
(7,505)
7,399
(57,602)

Our expenditures for property, plant and equipment during fiscal year 2014, 2013 and 2012 were primarily 

expenditures for leasehold improvements, computer hardware and software, tooling and equipment.

During  fiscal  year  2014,  purchases  of  property,  plant  and  equipment  decreased,  compared  to  fiscal  year 
2013, primarily due to leasehold improvements related to our new Silicon Valley campus during fiscal year 2013. 
During fiscal year 2014, we made a $0.7 million investment. During fiscal year 2013, we sold our two remaining 
available-for-sale securities for $0.9 million.

During fiscal year 2013, we purchased a strategic investment for $4.0 million in exchange for convertible 
preferred stock. We accounted for this investment under the cost method of accounting since we have less than a 
20% ownership interest and we lack the ability to exercise significant influence over the operating and financial 
policies of the investee. We also purchased another strategic investment for $0.4 million in exchange for approximate 
20% ownership interest. We accounted for this investment under the equity method of accounting since we have 
the ability to exercise significant influence over the operating and financial policies of the investee. In addition, we 
sold our two remaining available-for-sale securities for $0.9 million.

During fiscal year 2012, $54.2 million capital investment activity was primarily due to leasehold improvements 
related to our new Americas headquarters. We also acquired Mirial S.r.l. for a total consideration of $18.8 million 
(€13.0 million), net of cash acquired of $1.4 million (€1.0 million). Proceeds from the sale of property and plant 
related to the sale of unused manufacturing properties in China.

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activity directed by participants in a deferred compensation plan offered by one of our subsidiaries. The mutual 
funds are held by a Rabbi Trust.

Cash Flow from Financing Activities

Payment of cash dividends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Purchases of treasury shares  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Proceeds from sales of shares upon exercise of options and  

Years Ended March 31,
2013
(133,462)
(87,812)

2014
(36,123)
—

2012

—
(156,036)

purchase rights  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

16,914

15,982

17,591

Tax withholdings related to net share settlements of restricted  

stock units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(5,718)
2,246
(22,681)

(2,375)
26
(207,641)

(966)
37
(139,374)

During fiscal year 2014, we paid an annual cash dividend of $36.1 million, compared to a special one-time 

distribution of $133.5 million during fiscal year 2013.

There  was  no  stock  repurchase  activity  during  fiscal  year  2014.  During  fiscal  year  2013,  we  repurchased 

8.6 million shares for $87.8 million, compared to 17.5 million shares for $156.0 million during fiscal year 2012.

Proceed from the sale of shares upon exercise of options and purchase rights pursuant our stock plans during 
fiscal years 2014, 2013 and 2012 was $16.9 million, $16.0 million and $17.6 million, respectively. The payment of 
tax withholdings related to net share settlements of RSUs (restricted stock units) required during fiscal years 2014, 
2013 and 2012 was $5.7 million, $2.4 million and $1.0 million, respectively.

Cash Outlook

Our principal sources of liquidity are our cash and cash equivalents, cash flow generated from operations 
and, to a much lesser extent, capital markets and borrowings. Our future working capital requirements and capital 
expenditures may increase to support investment in product innovations and growth opportunities, or to acquire or 
invest in complementary businesses, products, services, and technologies.

In March 2014, our Board of Directors approved a new share buyback program, which authorizes us to invest 
up to $250.0 million to purchase our own shares. Our share buyback program provides us with the opportunity to 
make opportunistic repurchases during periods of favorable market conditions and is expected to remain in effect 
for a period of three years. Shares may be repurchased from time to time on the open market, through block trades 
or otherwise. Purchases may be started or stopped at any time without prior notice depending on market conditions 
and other factors.

We file Swiss and foreign tax returns. For all these tax returns, we are generally not subject to tax examinations 
for years prior to fiscal year 2001. We are under examination and have received assessment notices in foreign tax 
jurisdictions. At this time, we are not able to estimate the potential impact that these examinations may have on 
income tax expense. If the examinations are resolved unfavorably, there is a possibility they may have a material 
negative impact on our results of operations.

During  the  second  quarter  of  fiscal  year  2014,  we  implemented  a  restructuring  plan  solely  affecting  our 
video conferencing operating segment to align our organization to our strategic priorities of increasing focus on a 
tighter range of products, expanding cloud-based video conferencing services and improving profitability. During 

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to increase our focus on mobility products, improve profitability in PC-related products and enhance our global 
operational efficiencies.

Our other contractual obligations and commitments that require cash are described in the following sections.

For  over  ten  years,  we  have  generated  positive  cash  flows  from  our  operating  activities,  including  cash 
from  operations  of  $205.4  million,  $122.4  million  and  $202.5  million  during  fiscal  years  2014,  2013  and  2012, 
respectively.  During  fiscal  year  2013,  our  level  of  cash  and  cash  equivalents  was  significantly  reduced  by  the 
distribution  of  CHF  125.7  million  (U.S.  dollar  amount  of  $133.5  million)  out  of  retained  earnings,  and  by  the 
$87.8 million in share repurchases. During fiscal year 2014, we paid a cash dividend of CHF 33.7 million (U.S. 
dollar amount of $36.1 million) out of retained earnings. On November 12, 2014, the Board approved, subject to 
approval by our shareholders and other Swiss statutory requirements, a dividend of CHF 0.2625 per share. We plan 
to issue an annual dividend on a recurring basis. If we do not generate sufficient operating cash flows to support our 
operations and future planned cash requirements, our operations could be harmed and our access to credit facilities 
could be restricted or eliminated. However, we believe that the trend of our historical cash flow generation, our 
projections  of  future  operations  and  reduced  expenses  and  our  available  cash  balances  will  provide  sufficient 
liquidity to fund our operations for at least the next 12 months.

Contractual Obligations and Commitments

As of March 31, 2014, our outstanding contractual obligations and commitments included: (i) facilities leased 
under operating lease commitments, (ii) purchase commitments and obligations, (iii) long-term liabilities for income 
taxes payable, and (iv) defined benefit pension plan and non-retirement post-employment benefit obligations. The 
following summarizes our contractual obligations and commitments as of March 31, 2014 (in thousands):

Payments Due by Period

Inventory commitments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating expenses  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Capital commitments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating leases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Income taxes payable(3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Obligation for deferred compensation(1) . . . . . . . . . . .
Employee benefit plan obligation(1)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other non-current obligations(2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

March 31, 
2014
$102,760
45,969
12,994
77,949
93,126
16,611
38,999
1,715
$390,123

<1 year
$102,760
45,969
12,994
17,022
—
—
—
—
$178,745

>5 years
4-5 years
1-3 years
$ — $ — $ —
—
—
20,808
—
—
—
—
$20,808

—
—
32,947
—
—
—
—
$32,947

—
—
7,172
—
—
—
—
$7,172

(1)  As specific payment dates for these obligations are unknown, the related balances have not been reflected in 
the “Payments Due by Period” section of the table. We expect to contribute $5.3 million to our defined benefit 
pension plans during fiscal year 2015.

(2)  Other long-term liabilities at March 31, 2014 related to various other obligations. As specific payment dates 
for these obligations are unknown, the related balances have not been reflected in the “Payments Due by 
Period” section of the table.

(3)  As  specific  payment  dates  to  settle  the  income  taxes  payable  are  unknown  at  March  31,  2014,  the  related 

balances have not been reflected in the “Payments Due by Period” section of the table.

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We lease facilities under operating leases, certain of which require us to pay property taxes, insurance and 
maintenance costs. Operating leases for facilities are generally renewable at our option and usually include escalation 
clauses linked to inflation. The remaining terms on our non-cancelable operating leases expire in various years 
through 2028. The liability for asset retirement obligations was not material for fiscal years 2014, 2013, and 2012.

Purchase Commitments

As of March 31, 2014, we have fixed purchase commitments of $102.8 million for inventory purchases made 
in the normal course of business to original design manufacturers, contract manufacturers and other suppliers, the 
majority of which are expected to be fulfilled during the first quarter of fiscal year 2015. We also had commitments 
of  $46.0  million  for  consulting  services,  marketing  arrangements,  advertising,  outsourced  customer  services, 
information technology maintenance and support services, and other services. Fixed purchase commitments for 
capital expenditures amounted to $13.0 million and primarily relate to commitments for computer hardware and 
leasehold  improvements.  We  expect  to  continue  making  capital  expenditures  in  the  future  to  support  product 
development activities and ongoing and expanded operations. Although open purchase commitments are considered 
enforceable and legally binding, the terms generally allow us the option to reschedule and adjust our requirements 
based on business needs prior to delivery of goods or performance of services.

Income Taxes Payable

As of March 31, 2014, we had $93.1 million in non-current income taxes payable and $0.3 million in current 
income taxes payable, including interest and penalties, related to our income tax liability for uncertain tax positions. 
As of March 31, 2013, we had $98.8 million in non-current income taxes payable.

We file Swiss and foreign tax returns. For all these tax returns, we are generally not subject to tax examinations 
for years prior to fiscal year 2001. We are under examination and have received assessment notices in foreign tax 
jurisdictions. At this time, we are not able to estimate the potential impact that these examinations may have on 
income tax expense. If the examinations are resolved unfavorably, there is a possibility they may have a material 
negative impact on our results of operations.

Obligation for Management Deferred Compensation

At March 31, 2014, we had $16.6 million in liabilities related to a deferred compensation plan offered by one 

of our subsidiaries. See Note 5, Employee Benefit Plans, for more information.

Pension and Post-Employment Obligations

At  March  31,  2014,  we  had  $39.0  million  in  liabilities  related  to  our  defined  benefit  pension  plans  and 
non-retirement post-employment benefit obligations, of which $1.1 million is payable in the next 12 months. See 
Note 5, Employee Benefit Plans, for more information.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We have not entered into any transactions with unconsolidated entities whereby we have financial guarantees, 
subordinated retained interests, derivative instruments or other contingent arrangements that expose us to material 
continuing risks, contingent liabilities, or any other obligation under a variable interest in an unconsolidated entity 
that provides financing, liquidity, market risk or credit risk support to us.

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As previously announced, some of the issues reviewed by the Audit Committee are also the subject of an 
ongoing formal investigation by the SEC, including the accounting for Revue inventory valuation reserves that 
resulted  in  the  restatement,  revision  to  the  Company’s  financial  statements  concerning  warranty  accruals  and 
amortization  of  intangible  assets  presented  in  our  Form  10-K/A,  filed  on  August  7,2013,  and  the  Company’s 
transactions with a distributor for Fiscal Year 2007 through Fiscal Year 2009. The Company is cooperating with 
the  SEC  in  its  ongoing  investigation.  The  Company  has  entered  into  an  agreement  with  the  SEC  to  extend  the 
statute of limitations. The Company cannot predict the outcome of the investigation at this time and potential fines 
or penalties, if any, that may arise from the investigation are currently not estimable.

Guarantees

Logitech International S.A., the parent holding company, has issued several parent guarantees on behalf of its 
subsidiaries. The maximum potential future payment under the guarantee arrangements is limited to $80.0 million. 
As of March 31, 2014, there were no purchase obligations outstanding for which the parent holding company was 
required to guarantee payment.

Logitech Europe S.A., a subsidiary of the parent holding company, has guaranteed the purchase obligations of 
another Logitech subsidiary under a guarantee agreement. This guarantee does not specify a maximum amount. As 
of March 31, 2014, the amount of purchase obligations outstanding under this guarantee was immaterial. In addition, 
Logitech Europe S.A. also guaranteed payments of a third-party contract manufacturer’s purchase obligations. As 
of March 31, 2014, the maximum amount of this guarantee was $3.5 million, of which $2.3 million of guaranteed 
purchase obligations were outstanding.

Indemnifications

We  indemnify  certain  of  our  suppliers  and  customers  for  losses  arising  from  matters  such  as  intellectual 
property disputes and product safety defects, subject to certain restrictions. The scope of these indemnities varies, 
but in some instances, includes indemnification for damages and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees. 
As of March 31, 2014, no amounts have been accrued for indemnification provisions. We do not believe, based 
on historical experience and information currently available, that it is probable that any material amounts will be 
required to be paid under our indemnification arrangements.

We also indemnify our current and former directors and certain of our current and former officers. Certain 
costs incurred for providing such indemnification may be recoverable under various insurance policies. We are 
unable to reasonably estimate the maximum amount that could be payable under these arrangements because these 
exposures are not capped, the obligations are conditional in nature, and the facts and circumstances involved in any 
situation that might arise are variable.

Research and Development

For a discussion of the Company’s research and development activities, patents and licenses, please refer to 

Item 1, Business.

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As a result of the findings of the Audit Committee’s independent investigation, we have restated our unaudited 
quarterly financial data for the quarter ended June 30, 2011, our discussion and analysis regarding our results of 
operations  and  cash  flows  for  that  quarter  as  is  set  forth  below.  For  additional  details,  see  Note  2  of  Notes  to 
our Consolidated Financial Statements and the Company’s Supplementary Data consisting of unaudited quarterly 
financial data immediately following Note 16 of Notes to our Consolidated Financial Statements in Part II, Item 8.

Net sales  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cost of goods sold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gross profit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating expenses:

Marketing and selling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Research and development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General and administrative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total operating expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating income (loss) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interest income, net  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other income, net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Income (loss) before income taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Benefit from income taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net income per share:

Three months ended June 30,

2011

2010

As Restated
$480,441
321,693
158,748

As Revised
$479,330
310,046
169,284

98,891
40,022
26,096
165,009
(6,261)
690
287
(5,284)
(9,393)
4,109

91,338
38,264
27,271
156,873
12,411
521
1,796
14,728
(5,402)
20,130

Basic  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diluted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$
$

0.02
0.02

$
$

0.11
0.11

Shares used to compute net income per share:

Basic  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diluted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

179,331
180,083

175,492
177,358

Net Sales

Net sales by channel for the three months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010 were as follows (in thousands):

Retail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
OEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LifeSize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total net sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Three Months 
Ended June 30,

2011
$394,776
49,178
36,487
$480,441

2010
$393,867
58,335
27,128
$479,330

Change %
0%
(16)%
34%
0%

Our total net sales were approximately the same in the fiscal quarters ended June 30, 2011 and 2010. Growth 
in retail sales of the Asia Pacific region and the LifeSize division sales were offset by essentially flat retail sales 
in Americas region and declines in the EMEA region retail sales and OEM sales. Approximately 32% and 39% of 
the Company’s total net sales were denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar in the three months ended 
June 30, 2011 and 2010. If foreign currency exchange rates had been the same in three months ended June 30, 2011 
and 2010, our constant dollar total net sales decrease would have been 4%.

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ended June 30, 2011 compared with the three months ended June 30, 2010. Sales of our retail products priced above 
$100 represented approximately 15% of our total retail sales in both the three months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010. 
Products priced below $40 represented approximately 57% of retail sales in the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2011 
compared with 61% in the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2010. If foreign currency exchange rates had been the same 
in three months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, our constant dollar retail sales decrease would have been 5%.

Units sold to OEM customers declined 22% during the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2011 compared with the 
same period in the prior fiscal year, primarily due to decreased sales of our OEM mice and microphones for console 
singing games. Sales of our OEM mice decreased 12% and units sold decreased 19% during the quarter compared 
with the same period in the prior fiscal year. Microphone sales decreased by 91% in the three months ended June 30, 
2011 compared with the three months ended June 30, 2010. Sales of OEM keyboards and desktops increased 17% 
in dollars during the quarter compared with the prior year, with unit sales essentially flat between the two periods.

LifeSize net sales represent sales of video conferencing units and related software and services. Sales of our 
LifeSize products increased 34% in the three months ended June 30, 2011 compared with the three months ended 
June 30, 2010. Foreign currency exchange rates did not affect LifeSize sales.

Retail Sales by Region

The following table presents the change in retail sales by region for the three months ended June 30, 2011 

compared with the three months ended June 30, 2010.

EMEA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Americas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Asia Pacific . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Three months ended 
June 30, 2011
(14)%
1%
29%

Retail  sales  in  the  EMEA  region  declined  due  to  weak  consumer  demand  for  our  products  across  much 
of Western Europe, most notably in the mature markets of Southern Europe such as Italy and Spain, where the 
economic environment was particularly challenging. The largest retail sales declines in EMEA occurred in the 
audio, digital home and pointing devices product families. Our constant dollar retail sales decrease in the EMEA 
region would have been 23%, if foreign currency exchange rates had been the same in the three months ended 
June 30, 2011 and 2010. Retail units sold during the three months ended June 30, 2011 decreased 13% compared 
with the prior year, in line with the sales dollar decrease. Despite the weak demand, the overall level of inventory 
carried by our channel partners declined by 22% from March 31, 2011 to June 30, 2011. We believe we have largely 
stabilized  the  EMEA-specific  pricing  and  channel  management  programs  which  created  the  execution  issues 
that negatively impacted our profitability in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2011. However, we believe that full 
implementation of the necessary operational changes will continue through the remainder of fiscal year 2012 which 
has resulted in a reduction of our expectation for EMEA sales in fiscal year 2012. During the three months ended 
June 30, 2011, we did achieve strong growth in EMEA’s emerging markets, particularly Russia, and sell-through 
in Germany, our largest market in EMEA, improved in the three months ended June 30, 2011 compared with the 
three months ended March 31, 2011.

In Americas region, retail sales increased 1% and retail units sold were flat in the three months ended June 30, 
2011 compared with the same period in the prior fiscal year, primarily due to a 36% sales decline in the digital home 
product family, which was more than offset by increased sales of keyboards and desktops, pointing devices, and 
gaming products. In the digital home category, sales of remote controls in first quarter of fiscal year 2011 included 
the launch of several new remotes, including the Harmony 300 and the Harmony 650, whereas the same period 
in fiscal year 2012 did not include any remote control product launches. In addition, one of our Americas region 
customers placed a sizable order for remotes in the three months ended March 31, 2011, to support a promotion 
campaign, which negatively impacted sales in the three months ended June 30, 2011. The digital home category also 
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quarter ended June 30, 2011 compared with the prior year. Foreign currency exchange rates had no effect on retail 
sales in the region for the three months ended June 30, 2011.

Asia Pacific region’s retail sales grew 29% during the three months ended June 30, 2011 compared with the 
same period in 2010, driven primarily by sales in China, which increased 89% compared with the prior year. All 
product lines grew in the three months ended June 30, 2011 compared with the prior year quarter, except digital 
home.  Total  retail  units  sold  in  the  Asia  Pacific  region  increased  31%  during  the  quarter  ended  June  30,  2011 
compared with the prior year. Retail sell-through during the quarter increased from the prior year in line with the 
sales growth. If foreign currency exchange rates had been the same in the three months ended June 30, 2011 and 
2010, our Asia Pacific constant dollar retail sales increase would have been 24%.

Net Retail Sales by Product Family

Net retail sales by product family during the three months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010 were as follows 

(in thousands):

Retail—Pointing Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Retail—Keyboards & Desktops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Retail—Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Retail—Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Retail—Gaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Retail—Digital Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total net retail sales  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Three Months 
Ended June 30,

2011
$132,062
94,596
81,565
49,845
23,392
13,316
$394,776

2010
$131,846
75,281
95,646
47,057
15,451
28,586
$393,867

Change %
0%
26%
(15)%
6%
51%
(53)%
0%

Logitech’s Pointing Devices product family includes our mice, trackballs and other pointing devices. Keyboards 
and desktops (mouse and keyboard combined) include cordless and corded keyboards and desktops, and keyboards 
and keyboard cases for tablets. Audio includes speakers and headset products for the PC, the home, the tablet and 
other mobile entertainment platforms, and wireless music systems. Our video product family is comprised of PC 
webcams  and  Alert  video  security  systems.  Gaming  includes  console  and  PC  gaming  peripherals.  The  Digital 
Home product family combines our advanced Harmony Remote controls, Logitech Revue with Google TV, and 
peripherals associated with the Google TV platform. Net sales reflect accruals for product returns, cooperative 
marketing arrangements, customer incentive programs and pricing programs.

Retail Pointing Devices

A decline in dollar sales of pointing devices in our EMEA region for the first quarter of fiscal year 2012 was 
offset by growth in Americas and Asia Pacific regions. Retail unit sales of pointing devices increased 9% in the 
three months ended June 30, 2011 compared with the same period in 2010. Dollar sales of cordless mice increased 
10%, while units grew 24% in the quarter. We achieved strong sales and unit growth in both our high-end as well as 
our value-priced cordless mice. Dollar sales of cordless mice grew in both Americas and Asia Pacific regions, with 
sales in China more than doubling. Unit sales of cordless mice grew in all three regions, with the strongest growth 
in China. Sales and units of corded mice decreased 19% and 6% in the three months ended June 30, 2011 compared 
with the prior fiscal year, with dollar sales declines in all regions.

Retail Keyboards and Desktops

Retail unit sales of keyboards and desktops increased 16% during the quarter ended June 30, 2011 compared 
with 2010, primarily due to our cordless keyboards and desktops. Sales of cordless keyboards more than doubled 
in  dollars  compared  with  the  prior  year,  led  by  the  Wireless  Solar  Keyboard  K750.  Sales  of  cordless  desktops 
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2011. This new tablet accessories product line includes the Keyboard Case for iPad2 and the Tablet Keyboard for 
iPad, with additional products planned for launch in future quarters.

Retail Audio

Retail audio unit sales decreased 13% in the three months ended June 30, 2011 compared with the same period 
in the prior year. Dollar sales growth in the Asia Pacific region was more than offset by declines in EMEA and 
Americas. PC speaker sales decreased 12% in dollars and 5% in units. Sales of our iPod speakers decreased 15% in 
dollars and 22% in units in the three months ended June 30, 2011 compared with the prior year. Partially offsetting 
the sales declines in speakers, our Ultimate Ears line of earphones grew 12% in dollars during the quarter.

Retail Video

Our retail sales in the Video category increased 6%, while units decreased 9% in the quarter ended June 30, 
2011  compared  with  2010.  The  growth  in  sales  was  driven  entirely  by  the  Logitech  Alert  line  of  digital  video 
security  systems.  Webcam  sales  declined  7%  in  dollars  and  10%  in  units  in  the  three  months  ended  June  30, 
2011 compared with the same period in 2010, with growth in the Asia Pacific region offset by the sales decline in 
Americas region.

Retail Gaming

Retail sales of our gaming peripherals grew 51%, while  unit sales decreased 7% during the three months 
ended June 30, 2011 compared with the same period in 2010. The dollar sales growth was due to strong sales of our 
steering wheels. Steering wheels have a higher selling price than our other gaming products, which explains the 
decline in unit sales. PC gaming sales increased 53% in dollars and decreased 4% in units during the three months 
ended June 30, 2011 compared with the three months ended June 30, 2010. Console gaming sales increased 69% in 
dollars and decreased 15% in units in the same periods.

Retail Digital Home

Retail sales in our digital home category, which includes Harmony remotes, Logitech Revue, and our Google 
TV  peripherals,  declined  53%  during  the  quarter  ended  June  30,  2011  compared  with  the  same  quarter  in  the 
prior  year.  Sales  of  Harmony  remotes  decreased  48%,  with  the  largest  decline  in  EMEA  due  to  slow  moving 
channel inventory as a result of weak macroeconomic conditions in several countries, combined with the impact 
of execution issues in EMEA-specific pricing and channel management programs. The sales decrease in Americas 
region  was  attributable  to  higher  sales  in  the  three  months  ended  June  30,  2010  from  the  successful  launch  of 
several new remotes, and a sizable order from one customer to support a promotion campaign, which occurred in 
the three months ended March 31, 2011 rather than the three months ended June 30, 2011.

Gross Profit

Gross profit for the three months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010 was as follows (in thousands):

Net sales  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Cost of goods sold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Gross profit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Gross margin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

Three Months Ended June 30,

2011

2010

Change

As Restated
$480,441
321,693
$158,748

As Revised
$479,330
310,046
$169,284

33.0%

35.3%

0%
4
(6)

Gross profit consists of net sales, less cost of goods sold which includes materials, direct labor and related 
overhead  costs,  costs  of  manufacturing  facilities,  costs  of  purchasing  components  from  outside  suppliers, 
distribution costs, write-down of inventories and amortization of intangible assets.

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period in the prior year, primarily due to product mix in retail sales also contributed to the lower gross margin in 
the first quarter of fiscal year 2012.

Operating Expenses

Operating expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010 were as follows (in thousands):

Marketing and selling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
% of net sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Research and development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
% of net sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
General and administrative  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
% of net sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Total operating expenses  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
% of net sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

Three Months Ended June 30,

2011

2010

Change

As Restated
$ 98,891

As Revised
$ 91,338

20.6%

40,022

8.3%

26,096

5.4%

19.1%

38,264

8.0%

27,271

5.7%

$165,009

$156,873

34.3%

32.7%

8%

5

(4)

5

Approximately all increase in total operating expenses in the three months ended June 30, 2011 compared 
with the same period in the prior year was due to investments in marketing, selling, research, and development 
related to our LifeSize division.

We  refer  to  our  operating  expenses  excluding  the  impact  of  foreign  currency  exchange  rates  as  constant 
dollar  operating  expenses.  Constant  dollar  operating  expenses  are  a  non-GAAP  financial  measure,  which  is 
information derived from consolidated financial information but not presented in our financial statements prepared 
in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Our management uses these non-GAAP measures in its financial and operational 
decision-making, and believes these non-GAAP measures, when considered in conjunction with the corresponding 
GAAP  measures,  facilitate  a  better  understanding  of  changes  in  operating  expenses.  Constant  dollar  operating 
expenses are calculated by translating prior period operating expenses in each local currency at the current period’s 
average exchange rate for that currency.

Marketing and Selling

Marketing  and  selling  expense  consists  of  personnel  and  related  overhead  costs,  corporate  and  product 

marketing, promotions, advertising, trade shows, customer and technical support and facilities costs.

Marketing and selling expenses increased 8% in the three months ended June 30, 2011 compared with the 
same period in the prior fiscal year primarily due to additional sales and marketing headcount for LifeSize, B2B 
and Asia Pacific region, and additional trade show and public relations initiatives for our LifeSize products. Stock 
compensation costs also increased, due to the use of RSUs (restricted stock units) instead of stock options. RSUs 
are less dilutive to shareholders because in general a smaller number of RSUs is granted, since the value at grant 
of RSUs is generally greater than the value of stock options. Settlement of a customer bankruptcy dispute also 
increased expenses in the three months ended June 30, 2011 compared with 2010. Offsetting these increases were 
decreases in bonuses, advertising expense, bad debt expense and sales warehouse expense.

The impact of foreign currency exchange rates also caused sales and marketing expenses to increase. If foreign 
currency exchange rates had been the same in the three months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, the percentage change 
in constant dollar marketing and selling expense for the three months ended June 30, 2011 would have been 4%.

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Research and development expense consists of personnel and related overhead costs, contractors and outside 
consultants, supplies and materials, equipment depreciation and facilities costs, all associated with the design and 
development of new products and enhancements of existing products.

The 5% increase in research and development expense for the three months ended June 30, 2011 compared with 
the same period in the prior year was primarily due to investment in our LifeSize division and B2B products, and 
packaging evaluations. Research and development expense growth for our peripherals division was approximately 
the same as the change in retail peripherals sales.

If foreign currency exchange rates had been the same in the three months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, there 

would have been no change in constant dollar research and development expense.

General and Administrative

General and administrative expense consists primarily of personnel and related overhead and facilities costs 

for the finance, information systems, executive, human resources and legal functions.

General and administrative expense decreased 4% in the three months ended June 30, 2011 compared with 
the same period last year. Expense decreased due to one-time $4.9 million recovery of expense from disposal of 
one abandoned building in China, offset by $2.1 million increase in personnel- related expenses, increased stock 
compensation expense from the use of RSUs, recruiting fees and increased litigation expenses.

Interest Income, Net

Interest income and expense for the three months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010 were as follows (in thousands):

Interest income  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interest expense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interest income, net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Three Months 
Ended June 30,

2011
$690
—
$690

2010
$523
(2)
$521

Change
32%
100%
32%

Interest  income  increased  slightly  during  the  three  months  ended  June  30,  2011  compared  with  the  same 

period in the prior fiscal year due to slightly higher interest rates.

Other Income, Net

Other income and expense for the three months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010 were as follows (in thousands):

Foreign currency exchange gains, net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gain on sale of property and plant  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Investment income related to deferred compensation plan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other, net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other income, net. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Three Months 
Ended June 30,

2011
$ 340
—
188
(241)
$ 287

2010
$ 360
838
435
163
$1,796

Change
(6)%
(100)%
(57)%
(248)%
(840)%

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functional currency of a particular subsidiary, to the sale of currencies, and to gains or losses recognized on foreign 
exchange forward contracts.

The gain on sale of building for the three months ended June 30, 2010 relates to the sale of our building in 

Romanel, Switzerland.

Investment income for the three months ended June 30, 2011 represents earnings and realized and unrealized 
gains  on  trading  investments  related  to  a  deferred  compensation  plan  offered  by  one  of  our  subsidiaries. 
Investment  income  for  the  three  months  ended  June  30,  2010  represents  changes  in  the  cash  surrender  value 
of  Company-owned  life  insurance  contracts,  related  to  the  same  management  deferred  compensation  plan.  In 
December 2010, the Company surrendered the life insurance contracts for cash, and invested the proceeds in a 
portfolio of mutual funds, which are classified as trading investments.

Provision for Income Taxes

The provision for income taxes and effective tax rates for the three months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010 were 

as follows (in thousands):

Benefit from income taxes  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Effective income tax rate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Three Months 
Ended June 30,

2011

2010

As Restated
$ (9,393)

177.8%

As Revised
$(5,402)

(36.7)%

The  provision  for  income  taxes  consists  of  income  and  withholding  taxes.  Logitech  operates  in  multiple 
jurisdictions  and  its  profits  are  taxed  pursuant  to  the  tax  laws  of  these  jurisdictions.  The  Company’s  effective 
income tax rate may be affected by changes in or interpretations of tax laws in any given jurisdiction, utilization of 
net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards, changes in geographical mix of income and expense, and changes 
in management’s assessment of matters such as the ability to realize deferred tax assets.

The change in the effective income tax rate for the three months ended June 30, 2011 compared with the three 
months ended June 30, 2010 is primarily due to the mix of income and losses in the various tax jurisdictions in 
which the Company operates, and a discrete tax benefit of $7.2 million in the three months ended June 30, 2010 
from the closure of income tax audits in certain jurisdictions.

As of June 30 and March 31, 2011, the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits due to uncertain tax positions 
was $129.6 million and $130.1 million, of which $117.0 million and $118.2 million would affect the effective income 
tax rate if recognized. The decline in the income tax liability associated with uncertain tax benefits is primarily due 
to the expiration of statutes of limitations, offset by the impact of foreign currency exchange rates and the accrual 
of interest expense.

The Company continues to recognize interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax positions in income 
tax  expense.  As  of  June  30  2011,  accrued  interest  and  penalties  related  to  uncertain  tax  positions  increased  to 
$8.1 million from $8.0 million as of March 31, 2011.

The Company files Swiss and foreign tax returns. For all these tax returns, the Company is generally not 
subject to tax examinations for years prior to 1999. During the third quarter of fiscal year 2011, the U.S. Internal 
Revenue Service expanded its examination of the Company’s U.S. subsidiary to include fiscal years 2008 and 2009 
in addition to fiscal years 2006 and 2007. The Company is also under examination in other tax jurisdictions. At this 

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If the examinations are resolved unfavorably, there is a possibility they may have a material impact on our results 
of operations.

Although the Company has adequately provided for uncertain tax positions, the provisions on these positions 
may change as revised estimates are made or the underlying matters are settled or otherwise resolved. Although 
the timing of the resolution or closure on audits is highly uncertain, the Company does not believe it is reasonably 
possible that the unrecognized tax benefits would materially change in the next twelve months.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Cash Balances, Available Borrowings, and Capital Resources

During  the  three  months  ended  June  30,  2011,  operating  activities  provided  net  cash  of  $5.4  million.  Our 
largest  sources  of  operating  cash  flows  were  decrease  in  accounts  receivable  and  increase  in  accounts  payable 
balances compared with March 31, 2011, offset by increases in inventory and deferred tax assets. Net cash used 
in investing activities was $7.3 million. We invested $12.2 million in capital expenditures for tooling, equipment, 
computer hardware, and software, which was partially offset by proceeds of $4.9 million from the sale of one of 
our buildings. Net cash provided by financing activities was $0.5 million, primarily from proceeds from employee 
stock purchases and the exercise of stock options.

At June 30, 2011, we had cash and cash equivalents of $476.4 million, comprised of bank demand deposits and 

short-term time deposits. Cash and cash equivalents are carried at cost, which is equivalent to fair value.

The Company has credit lines with several European and Asian banks totaling $150.3 million as of June 30, 
2011.  As  is  common  for  businesses  in  European  and  Asian  countries,  these  credit  lines  are  uncommitted  and 
unsecured.  Despite  the  lack  of  formal  commitments  from  the  banks,  we  believe  that  these  lines  of  credit  will 
continue to be made available because of our long- standing relationships with these banks and our current financial 
condition. At June 30, 2011, there were no outstanding borrowings under these lines of credit. There are no financial 
covenants under these facilities.

We provide various third parties with irrevocable letters of credit in the normal course of business to secure 
our obligations to pay or perform pursuant to the requirements of an underlying agreement or the provision of goods 
and services. These standby letters of credit are cancelable only at the option of the beneficiary who is authorized 
to draw drafts on the issuing bank up to the face amount of the standby letter of credit in accordance with its terms. 
At June 30, 2011, we had $0.6 million of letters of credit in place, of which $0.1 million was outstanding. These 
letters of credit relate primarily to equipment purchases by a subsidiary in China, and expire between July and 
December 2011.

The Company has financed its operating and capital requirements primarily through cash flow from operations 
and, to a lesser extent, from capital markets and bank borrowings. Our normal short-term liquidity and long-term 
capital resource requirements are provided from three sources: cash flow generated from operations, cash and cash 
equivalents on hand, and borrowings, as needed, under our credit facilities.

Based upon our available cash balances and credit lines, and the trend of our historical cash flow generation, 

we believe we have sufficient liquidity to fund operations for the foreseeable future.

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The following table presents selected financial information and statistics as of June 30, 2011 and 2010 (dollars 

in thousands):

Accounts receivable, net  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inventories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net cash provided by operating activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Days sales in accounts receivable (“DSO”)(1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inventory turnover (“ITO”)(2)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

June 30,

2011

2010

As Restated
$241,456
320,592
5,374
45 days
4.0x

As Revised
$213,567
279,800
8,054
40 days
4.4x

(1)  DSO is determined using ending accounts receivable as of the most recent quarter-end and net sales for the 

(2) 

most recent quarter.
ITO  is  determined  using  ending  inventories  and  annualized  cost  of  goods  sold  (based  on  the  most  recent 
quarterly cost of goods sold).

Net cash provided by operating activities decreased to $5.4 million in the three months ended June 30, 2011, 
from  $8.1  million  for  the  same  period  in  the  prior  year.  The  primary  drivers  of  the  decline  in  operating  cash 
flows were the net income of $4.1 million in the three months ended June 30, 2011 compared with net income 
of $20.1 million in the three months ended June 30, 2010, and a lower increase in current liabilities, offset by a 
decrease in accounts receivable when compared with the change in that balance during the three months ended 
June 30, 2010.

DSO for the quarter was five days higher than the same period in the prior year, primarily due to greater sales 
linearity in the three months ended June 30, 2010. Typical payment terms require customers to pay for product 
sales generally within 30 to 60 days. However, terms may vary by customer type, by country and by selling season. 
Extended payment terms are sometimes offered to a limited number of customers during the second and third fiscal 
quarters. The Company does not modify payment terms on existing receivables, but may offer discounts for early 
payment.

Inventory turns for the three months ended June 30, 2011 were slightly lower than that in the three months 

ended June 30, 2010.

Cash Flow from Investing Activities

Cash flows from investing activities during the three months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010 were as follows 

(in thousands):

Purchases of property, plant and equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Proceeds from sale of property and plant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Purchases of trading investments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Proceeds from sale of trading investments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net cash used in investing activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Three months 
ended June 30,

2011

2010

As Restated
$(12,191)
4,904
(3,545)
3,500
$ (7,332)

As Revised
$(13,854)
2,688
—
—
$(11,166)

Our capital expenditures during the three months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010 were principally for computer 

hardware and software purchases, equipment, and normal expenditures for tooling.

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facility in China in the three months ended June 30, 2011 and the sale of our building in Romanel, Switzerland in 
the three months ended June 30, 2010.

The purchases and sales of trading investments in the three months ended June 30, 2011 represent mutual fund 
activity directed by participants in a deferred compensation plan offered by one of the Company’s subsidiaries. The 
mutual funds are held by a Rabbi Trust. In the three months ended June 30, 2010, the deferred compensation plan 
was invested in life insurance contracts.

Cash Flow from Financing Activities

The following table presents information on our cash flows from financing activities during the three months 

ended June 30, 2011 and 2010 (in thousands):

Proceeds from sale of shares upon exercise of options and purchase rights  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tax withholdings related to net share settlements of RSUs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net cash provided by financing activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Three months 
ended June 30,

2011
$ 607
(176)
24
$ 455

2010
$5,329
(223)
421
$5,527

During the three months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, cash of $0.6 million and $5.3 million was provided 
by  the  sale  of  shares  upon  exercise  of  options  and  purchase  rights  pursuant  to  the  Company’s  stock  plans.  The 
payment of tax withholdings related to net share settlements of RSUs (restricted stock units) required the use of 
$0.2 million in cash in both three month periods ended June 30, 2011 and 2010. Tax benefits recognized on the 
exercise of share-based payment awards provided $0.02 million and $0.4 million in the three months ended June 30, 
2011 and 2010.

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MARkETINg, SALES AND DISTRIbUTION

Principal Markets

Net sales to unaffiliated customers by geographic region for fiscal years 2014, 2013 and 2012 (based on the 

customers’ location) are as follows (in thousands):

Americas � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
EMEA � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
Asia Pacific � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 

Years Ended March 31,

2014

2013

2012

$ 859,893
767,017
501,803
$ 2,128,713

As Revised
$ 808,618
799,075
491,584
$ 2,099,277

$ 879,076
897,557
539,570
$ 2,316,203

Sales are attributed to countries on the basis of the customers’ locations� Revenues from sales to customers 
in Switzerland, our home domicile, represented 2% of our total consolidated net sales in fiscal years 2014, 2013 
and  2012�  In  fiscal  years  2014,  2013  and  2012,  the  United  States  represented  35%,  33%  and  34%  of  our  total 
consolidated net sales, respectively� No other single country represented more than 10% of our total consolidated 
net sales for fiscal years 2014, 2013 and 2012�

Marketing

Logitech’s marketing organization strives to understand our consumers so that we can create products and 
provide services that accurately anticipate their needs—and reach them through marketing and communication 
programs that are relevant to them� Logitech builds awareness of our products and recognition of the Logitech 
brand through targeted advertising, public relations efforts, social media, distinct packaging of our retail products, 
in-store promotions and merchandising, a Worldwide Web site and other efforts� We also acquire knowledge of 
our  users  through  customer  feedback  and  market  research,  including  focus  groups,  product  registrations,  user 
questionnaires, primary and multi-client surveys and other techniques� In addition, manufacturers of PCs and other 
products also receive customer feedback and perform user market research, which sometimes results in requests to 
Logitech for specific products, features or enhancements�

Sales and Distribution

We sell our peripherals products to a network of distributors, retailers and OEMs� We support these channels 
with third-party distribution centers located in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific� Some of these distribution 
centers perform product localization with local language manuals, packaging and power plugs�

Logitech  directly  sells  peripherals  products  to  distributors  and  large  retailers�  Distributors  in  North 
America include Ingram Micro, Tech Data Corporation, D&H Distributing, and Synnex Corporation� In Europe, 
pan-European distributors include Ingram Micro, Tech Data, and Gem Distribution� We also sell to many regional 
distributors such as Actebis GmbH in Germany and Copaco Dc B�V� in the Netherlands� In Asia, major distributors 
include Beijing Digital China Limited in China, Daiwabo in Japan, and the pan-Asian distributor, Ingram Micro� 
Our distributor customers typically resell products to retailers, value-added resellers, systems integrators and other 
distributors with whom Logitech does not have a direct relationship�

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11% and 14% of our net sales, respectively� No other customer individually accounted for more than 10% of our net 
sales during fiscal years 2014, 2013 and 2012� The material terms of our distribution agreements with Ingram Micro 
and its affiliated entities are summarized as follows:

•	 The  agreements  are  non-exclusive  in  the  particular  territory  and  contain  no  minimum  purchase 

requirements�

•	 Each  agreement  may  be  terminated  for  convenience  at  any  time  by  either  party�  Most  agreements 
provide for termination on 30 days written notice from either party, with two Ingram Micro agreements 
providing for termination on 90 days notice�

•	 We generally offer an allowance for marketing activities equal to a negotiated percentage of sales and 
volume rebates related to purchase volumes or sales of specific products to specified retailers� These 
terms vary by agreement�

•	 Most agreements allow price protection credits to be issued for on-hand or in-transit new inventory if we, 

in our sole discretion, lower the price of the product�

•	 We grant limited stock rotation return rights, which vary by agreement�

Logitech’s peripherals products can be purchased in most major retail chains, where we typically have access 
to significant shelf space� These chains in the U�S� include Best Buy, Wal-Mart, Staples, Target, and Office Depot� 
In Europe, chains include Metro Group (MediaMarkt and Saturn), Carrefour Group, Kesa Electricals, Fnac, and 
Dixons  Stores  Group  PLC�  In  Asia  Pacific,  retail  chains  include  Australia’s  Dick  Smith  Electronics  Limited� 
Logitech products can also be purchased online either directly from Logitech�com or through e-tailers, such as 
Amazon�com, TigerDirect�com, Buy�com, CDW, Insight Enterprises, Inc� and others�

Logitech’s  OEM  products  are  sold  to  large  OEM  customers  through  a  direct  sales  force,  and  we  support 
smaller  OEM  customers  through  distributors�  We  count  the  majority  of  the  world’s  largest  PC  manufacturers 
among our customers�

Our Lifesize division maintains a marketing and sales organization, separate from the Peripherals segment, 
that  sells  Lifesize  products  and  services  to  distributors,  value-added  resellers,  OEMs  and  direct  enterprise 
customers� The large majority of Lifesize revenues are derived from sales of products for use by small-to-medium 
businesses, public healthcare providers, educational institutions and government organizations�

Through  our  operating  subsidiaries,  we  maintain  sales  offices  or  sales  representatives  in  approximately 

43 countries�

MARkET FOR REgISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCkHOLDER MATTERS AND 
ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES

Logitech’s shares are listed and traded on both the SIX Swiss Exchange, where the share price is denominated 
in Swiss francs, and on the Nasdaq Global Select Market, where the share price is denominated in U�S� dollars� The 
trading symbol for Logitech shares is LOGN on the SIX Swiss Exchange and LOGI on Nasdaq� As of October 31, 
2014, there were 173,106,620 shares issued (including 9,847,341 shares held as treasury stock) held by 14,694 holders 
of record, and the closing price of our shares was CHF 13�60 ($14�22 based on exchange rates on such date) per share 
on the SIX Swiss Exchange and $14�21 per share as reported by the Nasdaq Stock Market�

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The following table sets forth certain historical share price information for the Company’s shares traded on 
the SIX Swiss Exchange, as reported by the SIX Swiss Exchange� The U�S� dollar equivalent is based on the noon 
buying rate on the trading day of the month in which the high or low closing sales price occurred� The noon buying 
rate is the rate in New York City for cable transfers in selected currencies as certified for customs purposes by the 
Federal Reserve Bank of New York�

Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2014

First quarter  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
Second quarter � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
Third quarter  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
Fourth quarter  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 

Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2013

First quarter  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
Second quarter � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
Third quarter  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
Fourth quarter  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 

Nasdaq Global Select Market

SIX Swiss Exchange

High  
CHF

Low  
CHF

High  
USD

Low  
USD

6�80
8�05
12�25
14�70

10�69
10�31
8�80
7�25

5�92
6�14
7�93
12�00

6�93
7�95
6�27
6�12

7�24
8�83
13�67
16�40

11�37
10�86
9�36
7�87

6�27
6�55
8�76
13�18

7�59
8�50
6�71
6�66

The following table sets forth certain historical share price information for the Company’s shares traded on 

the Nasdaq Global Select Market�

Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2014

First quarter  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
Second quarter � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
Third quarter  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
Fourth quarter  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �

Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2013

First quarter  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
Second quarter � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
Third quarter  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
Fourth quarter  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �

Nasdaq global  
Select Market

High

Low

$ 7�27
8�97
13�60
16�86

11�22
10�86
9�38
7�83

$ 6�25
6�47
8�75
13�22

7�64
8�18
6�63
6�60

Dividends

Under Swiss law, a corporation may only pay dividends upon a vote of its shareholders� This vote typically 
follows the recommendation of the corporation’s Board of Directors� On September 4, 2013, Logitech’s shareholders 
approved  a  cash  dividend  payment  of  CHF  33�7  million  out  of  retained  earnings  to  Logitech  shareholders  who 
owned shares on September 16, 2013� Eligible shareholders were paid CHF 0�21 per share ($0�22 per share in U�S� 
dollars), totaling $36�1 million in U�S� dollars on September 17, 2013� On September 5, 2012, Logitech’s shareholders 
approved  a  cash  dividend  payment  of  CHF  125�7  million  out  of  retained  earnings  to  Logitech  shareholders  who 
owned shares on September 17, 2012� Eligible shareholders were paid CHF 0�79 per share ($0�85 per share in U�S� 
dollars), totaling $133�5 million in U�S� dollars on September 18, 2012� The dividend in September 2012 qualified as 
a distribution of qualifying additional paid-in-capital and, as such, was not subject to Swiss Federal withholding tax�

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(including dividends or liquidation proceeds and stock dividends), other than distributions of qualifying additional 
paid-in-capital if it is available under the current Swiss tax regime, are subject to a Swiss federal anticipatory tax at 
a rate of 35%� The anticipatory tax must be withheld by Logitech from the gross distribution, and paid to the Swiss 
Federal Tax Administration�

A Swiss resident holder and beneficial owner of Logitech shares may qualify for a full refund of the Swiss 
anticipatory  tax  withheld  from  such  dividends�  A  holder  and  beneficial  owner  of  Logitech  shares  who  is  a 
non-resident of Switzerland, but a resident of a country that maintains a double tax treaty with Switzerland, may 
qualify  for  a  full  or  partial  refund  of  the  Swiss  anticipatory  tax  withheld  from  such  dividends  by  virtue  of  the 
provisions of the applicable treaty between Switzerland and the country of residence of the holder and beneficial 
owner of the Logitech shares�

In accordance with the tax convention between the United States and the Swiss Confederation (“Treaty”), 
a mechanism is provided whereby a United States resident (as determined under the Treaty), and United States 
corporations, other than U�S� corporations having a “permanent establishment” or a fixed base, as defined in the 
Treaty,  in  Switzerland,  generally  can  obtain  a  refund  of  the  Swiss  anticipatory  tax  withheld  from  dividends  in 
respect of Logitech shares, to the extent that 15% of the gross dividend is withheld as final withholding tax (i�e� 20% 
of  the  gross  dividend  may  generally  be  refunded)�  In  specific  cases,  U�S�  companies  not  having  a  “permanent 
establishment” or a fixed base in Switzerland owning at least 10% of Logitech registered shares may receive a 
refund of the Swiss anticipatory tax withheld from dividends to the extent it exceeds 5% of the gross dividend 
(i�e� 30% of the gross dividend may be refunded)� To get the benefit of a refund, holders must beneficially own 
Logitech shares at the time such dividend becomes due�

Share Repurchases

The following table presents certain information related to purchases made by Logitech of its equity securities 

under its publicly announced share buyback program (in thousands, except per share amounts):

During Fiscal Year Ended
March 31, 2012(1) � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
March 31, 2013(1) � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
March 31, 2014 � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 

Weighted 
Average Price 
Per Share

CHF
7�63
9�66
—

USD
8�90
10�21
—

Amount 
Available for 
Repurchase
$ 94,255
6,472
250,000

Shares 
Repurchased
17,509
8,600
—
26,109

(1)  Expired in August 2013

In fiscal year 2014, the following approved share buyback programs were in place:

Share buyback Program
March 2014 � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
September 2008—amended(1) � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
September 2008(1) � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 

Approved

Shares
17,311
28,465
8,344
54,120

Amounts
$ 250,000
177,030
250,000
$ 677,030

(1)  Expired in August 2013

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repurchased under the September 2008 amended share buyback program� These shares were legally cancelled in 
during the quarter ended December 31, 2013�

Performance graph

The  information  contained  in  the  Performance  Graph  shall  not  be  deemed  to  be  “soliciting  material”  or 
“ filed” with the SEC or subject to the liabilities of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended 
(the “Exchange Act”), except to the extent that we specifically incorporate it by reference into a document filed 
under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), or the Exchange Act.

The following graph compares the cumulative total stockholder return on our shares, the Nasdaq Composite 
Index, and the S&P 500 Information Technology Index� The graph assumes that $100 was invested in our shares, 
the Nasdaq Composite Index and the S&P 500 Information Technology Index on March 31, 2009, and calculates 
the annual return through March 31, 2014� The stock price performance on the following graph is not necessarily 
indicative of future stock price performance�

Comparison of 5 year cumulative total return

$300

$250

$200

$150

$100

$50

$-

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

Logitech

Logitech

Nasdaq Composite Index

Nasdaq Composite Index

S&P 500 Index

S&P 500 IT Index

Logitech  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
Nasdaq Composite Index � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
S&P 500 IT Index � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �

2009
$100
$100
$100

2010
$159
$157
$146

March 31,

2011
$176
$182
$166

2012
$ 76
$202
$176

2013
$ 68
$214
$200

2014
$145
$275
$235

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The selected financial data set forth below as of March 31, 2014 and 2013, and for the fiscal years 2014, 2013 
and  2012,  are  derived  from  our  consolidated  financial  statements  included  elsewhere  in  this  Annual  Report  on 
Form 10-K� The selected consolidated financial data for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2012 and 2011 has been 
restated and the selected consolidated financial data for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2013 and 2010 has been 
revised to reflect adjustments to our previously issued financial statements as more fully described in Part II—
“Item 7: Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Restatement 
and  Revision  of  Previously  Issued  Consolidated  Financial  Statements”  and  “Item  8:  Financial  Statements  and 
Supplementary Data—Note 2 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.”� The selected financial data as of 
March 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010 and for the fiscal years 2011 and 2010 are derived from financial statements not 
included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K�

This  financial  data  should  be  read  in  conjunction  with  Item  7,  Management’s  Discussion  and  Analysis  of 
Financial Condition and Results of Operations� These historical results are not necessarily indicative of the results 
to be expected in the future�

2014

2013

2012

2011

Year ended March 31,

As Revised* As Restated*

As Restated
(See below)
(in thousands, except for per share amounts)

2010
As Revised
(See below)

Consolidated statement of operations  

and cash flow data

Net sales � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
Cost of goods sold � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
Gross profit  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
Operating expenses:

Marketing and selling  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
Research and development� � � � � � � � � � � �
General and administrative � � � � � � � � � � �
Impairment of goodwill and  

other assets(1)� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
Restructuring charges(2) � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
Total operating expenses � � � � � � � � � �
Operating income (loss)� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
Interest income (expense), net � � � � � � � � � � � �
Other income (expense), net  � � � � � � � � � � � � �
Income (loss) before income taxes  � � � � � � � �
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes� � �
Net income (loss) � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
Net income (loss) per share:

$ 2,128,713 $ 2,099,277 $ 2,316,203 $ 2,366,765 $ 1,963,333
1,339,406
1,508,670
623,927
807,533

1,400,844
727,869

1,556,120
810,645

1,389,643
709,634

379,747
139,385
118,940

—
13,811
651,883
75,986
(397)
1,993
77,582
3,278
74,304

431,886
155,012
114,381

216,688
43,704
961,671
(252,037)
907
(2,198)
(253,328)
(25,810)
(227,518)

422,116
162,159
109,260

—
—
693,535
113,998
2,674
7,655
124,327
20,090
104,237

420,778
156,021
115,616

—
—
692,415
118,230
2,316
4,578
125,124
19,973
105,151

305,184
135,867
106,177

—
686
547,914
76,013
2,120
2,650
80,783
18,641
62,142

Basic � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
Diluted � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �

$
$

0�46 $
0�46 $

(1�44) $
(1�44) $

0�60 $
0�59 $

0�59 $
0�59 $

0�35
0�35

Shares used to compute net income  

(loss) per share:
Basic � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
Diluted � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
Cash dividend per share� � � � � � � � � � � � � �
Net cash provided by operating activities � � �
Net cash used in investing activities � � � � � � �

158,468
158,468

160,619
162,526

177,279
179,340
$
—
$ 205,421 $ 122,389 $ 202,534 $ 165,122 $ 369,488
(48,241) $ (432,059)
$

174,648
175,591

176,928
178,790

(57,602) $

(46,803) $

(57,723) $

0�85 $

0�22 $

— $

— $

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Year ended March 31, 2010

As Reported Adjustments As Restated

As Reported Adjustments

As Revised

(In thousands except for per share data)

(In thousands except for per share data)

Consolidated statement  
of operations and  
cash flow data

Net sales � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � $ 2,366,765 $
Cost of goods sold � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �

1,527,655

— $ 2,366,765 $ 1,963,333
1,339,099

1,556,120

30,730(1)
(715)(2)
(1,294)(3)
(256)(4)

Gross profit  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
Operating expenses:

839,110

(28,465)

810,645

624,234

$ — $ 1,963,333
1,339,406

—
476(2)
—
(169)(4)
(307)

Marketing and selling � � � � � � � �

420,580

Research and development � � � �

156,770

General and administrative� � � �

116,042

Restructuring charges � � � � � � � �
Total operating expenses � � � �
Operating income  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
Interest income, net � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
Other income, net  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
Income before income taxes  � � � � � � �
Provision for income taxes  � � � � � � � �
Net income� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
Net income per share:

—
693,392
145,718
2,316
3,127
151,161
19,988
131,173

(695)(2)
893(4)
(570)(2)
(179)(4)
(376)(2)
(50)(4)
—
(977)
(27,488)
—
1,451(4)
(26,037)

(15)(4)

(26,022)

420,778

304,674

156,021

135,681

115,616

105,927

—
692,415
118,230
2,316
4,578
125,124
19,973
105,151

686
546,968
77,266
2,120
2,650
82,036
18,666
63,370

462(2)
48(4)
379(2)
(193)(4)
250(2)
—
—
946
(1,253)
—
—
(1,253)

(25)(4)

(1,228)

623,927

305,184

135,867

106,177

686
547,914
76,013
2,120
2,650
80,783
18,641
62,142

Basic � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � $
Diluted � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � $

0�74 $
0�73 $

(0�15)
(0�14)

$
$

0�59 $
0�59 $

0�36
0�35

$ (0�01)
$
$ — $

0�35
0�35

Shares used to compute net income 

per share:
Basic � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
Diluted � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �

Net cash provided by operating 

176,928
178,790

—
—

176,928
178,790

177,279
179,340

—
—

177,279
179,340

activities � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � $ 156,742 $ 8,380(2) $ 165,122 $ 365,259

$ 4,229(2)

$ 369,488

Net cash used in investing  

activities � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � $

(39,861) $ (8,380)(2) $

(48,241) $ (427,830) $(4,229)(2) $ (432,059)

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2014

2013

2012

2011

2010

As Revised* As Restated As Restated
(See below)
(See below)
(in thousands)

As Revised
(See below)

Consolidated balance sheet data

Cash and cash equivalents � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
Total assets � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
Total shareholders’ equity � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �

$ 469,412 $ 333,824 $ 478,370 $ 477,931 $ 319,944
$ 1,451,390 $ 1,382,333 $ 1,858,009 $ 1,852,899 $ 1,600,634
$ 804,128 $ 721,953 $ 1,131,791 $ 1,157,874 $ 977,847

* 

(1) 

See  Part  II—“Item  8:  Financial  Statements  and  Supplementary  Data—Note  2  of  Notes  to  Consolidated 
Financial Statements” for details of the correcting adjustments�
Impairment of goodwill and other assets during fiscal year 2013 was primarily attributable to a $214�5 million 
goodwill impairment charge related to our video conferencing reporting unit�

(2)  The  $13�8  million  and  $43�7  million  in  restructuring  costs  during  fiscal  years  2014  and  2013  related  to 

restructuring plans we implemented in fiscal years 2014 and 2013�

Consolidated Statement of Operations and Cash Flow Data

The following table presents the impact of the accounting adjustments on the Company’s previously-reported 

consolidated statements of operations, and cash flow data for fiscal years 2011 and 2010 (in thousands):

Consolidated balance Sheet Data

The following table presents the impact of the accounting adjustments on the Company’s previously-reported 

consolidated balance sheet data as of March 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010 (in thousands):

March 31, 2012

March 31, 2011

March 31, 2010

As 

Reported Adjustments

As 
Restated

As 

Reported Adjustments

As 
Restated

As 

Reported Adjustments

As 
Revised

(In thousands)
Consolidated balance 

sheet data
Cash and cash 

equivalents  � � �  $ 478,370 $ — $ 478,370 $ 477,931 $

— $ 477,931 $ 319,944 $ — $ 319,944
Total assets � � � � � �  $ 1,849,098 $8,376(2) $ 1,858,009 $ 1,859,059 $(17,094)(1) $ 1,852,899 $ 1,594,673 $5,938(2) $ 1,600,634

$ 535(4)

$ 8,294(2)
$ 2,640(4)

$

23(4)

Total shareholders’ 

equity  � � � � � � �  $ 1,122,232 $8,376(2) $ 1,131,791 $ 1,179,762 $(17,094)(1) $ 1,157,874 $ 972,586 $5,938(2) $ 977,847

$1,183(4)

$ 8,294(2)
$ 1,294(3)
$(14,382)(4)

$ (677)(4)

The restated and revised financial statements include the following adjustments:

(1) 

Inventory Valuation Reserve—The Company determined that there was a material accounting misstatement 
for  Logitech’s  now-discontinued  Revue  product  in  fiscal  years  2012  and  2011�  As  a  result,  the  Company 
recorded  an  adjustment  to  increase  cost  of  goods  sold,  and  to  increase  inventory  valuation  reserves  and 
supplier liability for components related to the Company’s now discontinued Revue product by $30�7 million 
during fiscal year ended March 31, 2011, with a corresponding decrease to cost of goods sold during fiscal 
year ended March 31, 2012�

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was to apply an accounting convention to immediately expense the entire purchase price of all property and 
equipment that cost less than certain dollar thresholds instead of capitalizing and depreciating such property 
and equipment over its useful life� The Company determined that the thresholds utilized were incorrect and 
resulted in a cumulative understatement of retained earnings as of March 31, 2009 of $7�5 million, which 
the Company corrected through an increase to opening retained earnings as of that date� The impact of the 
correction also resulted in an increase in cost of goods sold and operating expense and decrease in operating 
income of $1�6 million in fiscal year 2010 and a decrease in cost of goods sold and operating expense and 
increase in operating income of $2�4 million in fiscal year 2011�

(3)  Settlement  Accrual—The  Company  determined  that  it  incorrectly  recorded  a  release  of  a  legal  settlement 
accrual of $1�3 million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2012 instead of in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 
2011 as the contingency was resolved before the Annual Report on Form 10-K of fiscal year 2011 was issued� 
The impact of this adjustment was an increase in operating income by $1�3 million in fiscal year 2011 and a 
corresponding decrease of operating income for the same amount in fiscal year 2012�

(4)  Other  Adjustments—The  Company  is  also  correcting  a  number  of  other  immaterial  errors  which  were 
previously recorded in prior periods as out-of-period adjustments and are now being revised to report them 
in the correct period as well as to correct other immaterial misstatements that were previously uncorrected� 
Among the corrections, the Company is correcting its accrual for workers compensation, liability for certain 
of its defined benefit pension plans, balance sheet reclassifications and tax impact of the above adjustments�

QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES AbOUT MARkET RISk

Market Risk

Market risk represents the potential for loss due to adverse changes in the fair value of financial instruments� 
As a global concern, we face exposure to adverse movements in foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates� 
These exposures may change over time as business practices evolve and could have a material adverse impact on 
our financial results�

Foreign Currency Exchange Rates

We are exposed to foreign currency exchange rate risk as we transact business in multiple foreign currencies, 
including  exposure  related  to  anticipated  sales,  anticipated  purchases  and  assets  and  liabilities  denominated  in 
currencies other than the U�S� Dollar� Logitech transacts business in over 30 currencies worldwide, of which the 
most significant to operations are the Euro, Chinese Renminbi, Australian Dollar, Taiwanese Dollar, British Pound, 
Canadian Dollar, Japanese Yen and Mexican Peso� The functional currency of our operations is primarily the U�S� 
Dollar�  To  a  lesser  extent,  certain  operations  use  the  Swiss  Franc,  or  the  local  currency  of  the  country  as  their 
functional currencies� Accordingly, unrealized foreign currency gains or losses resulting from the translation of 
net assets or liabilities denominated in foreign currencies to the U�S� Dollar are accumulated in the cumulative 
translation adjustment component of other comprehensive (loss) in shareholders’ equity�

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rate changes, primarily assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than the base currency, where the 
net exposure is greater than $0�5 million as of March 31, 2014� The table also presents the U�S� dollar impact on 
earnings  of  a  10%  appreciation  and  a  10%  depreciation  of  the  base  currency  as  compared  with  the  transaction 
currency (in thousands):

Currency

Transaction 
Currency
base Currency
Australian Dollar
U�S� Dollar  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
U�S� Dollar  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
Japanese Yen
U�S� Dollar  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �  Mexican Peso
Indian Rupee
U�S� Dollar  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
Swiss Franc
U�S� Dollar  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
Korean Won
U�S� Dollar  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
Chinese Renminbi
U�S� Dollar  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
Singapore Dollar
U�S� Dollar  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
Canadian Dollar
U�S� Dollar  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
Taiwanese Dollar
U�S� Dollar  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
British Pound
Euro � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
Polish Zloty
Euro � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
Hungarian Forint
Euro � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
Norwegian Kroner
Euro � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
Swedish Krona
Euro � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 

March 31, 2014

Net Exposed 
Long (Short) 
Currency

Foreign Exchange gain 
(Loss) from 10% Change 
in base Currency

Position
$ 11,848
8,384
7,723
1,970
1,893
(757)
(3,779)
(5,405)
(5,687)
(19,970)
4,885
(523)
(573)
(604)
(903)
$ (1,498)

Appreciation
$ (1,077)
(762)
(702)
(179)
(172)
69
344
491
517
1,815
(444)
48
52
55
82
137

$

Depreciation
$ 1,316
932
858
219
210
(84)
(420)
(601)
(632)
(2,219)
543
(58)
(64)
(67)
(100)
$ (167)

Long  currency  positions  represent  net  assets  being  held  in  the  transaction  currency  while  short  currency 

positions represent net liabilities being held in the transaction currency�

Our principal manufacturing operations are located in China, with much of our component and raw material 

costs transacted in CNY� As of March 31, 2014, net liabilities held in CNY totaled $3�8 million�

Derivatives

The Company enters into foreign exchange forward contracts to hedge against exposure to changes in foreign 
currency exchange rates related to its subsidiaries’ forecasted inventory purchases� The Company has one entity 
with  a  Euro  functional  currency  that  purchases  inventory  in  U�S�  Dollars�  The  primary  risk  managed  by  using 
derivative instruments is the foreign currency exchange rate risk� The Company has designated these derivatives as 
cash flow hedges� The Company does not use derivative financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes� 
These hedging contracts mature within four months, and are denominated in the same currency as the underlying 
transactions� Gains and losses in the fair value of the effective portion of the hedges are deferred as a component 
of accumulated other comprehensive loss until the hedged inventory purchases are sold, at which time the gains or 
losses are reclassified to cost of goods sold� The Company assesses the effectiveness of the hedges by comparing 
changes  in  the  spot  rate  of  the  currency  underlying  the  forward  contract  with  changes  in  the  spot  rate  of  the 
currency  in  which  the  forecasted  transaction  will  be  consummated�  If  the  underlying  transaction  being  hedged 
fails to occur or if a portion of the hedge does not generate offsetting changes in the foreign currency exposure of 
forecasted inventory purchases, the Company immediately recognizes the gain or loss on the associated financial 
instrument in other income (expense), net� Such gains and losses were not material during fiscal years 2014, 2013 
and 2012� Cash flows from such hedges are classified as operating activities in the Consolidated Statements of Cash 

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related  to  forecasted  inventory  purchases  were  $51�8  million  (€37�6  million),  and  $38�5  million  (€30�1  million), 
respectively�  Deferred  realized  losses  of  $0�3  million  are  recorded  in  accumulated  other  comprehensive  loss  as 
of March 31, 2014, and are expected to be reclassified to cost of goods sold when the related inventory is sold� 
Deferred unrealized losses of $0�2 million related to open cash flow hedges are also recorded in accumulated other 
comprehensive loss as of March 31, 2014 and these forward contracts will be revalued in future periods until the 
related inventory is sold, at which time the resulting gains or losses will be reclassified to cost of goods sold�

We also enter into foreign exchange forward contracts to reduce the short-term effects of foreign currency 
fluctuations on certain foreign currency receivables or payables� These forward contracts generally mature within 
three months� We may also enter into foreign exchange swap contracts to economically extend the terms of its 
foreign exchange forward contracts� The primary risk managed by using forward and swap contracts is the foreign 
currency exchange rate risk� The gains or losses on foreign exchange forward contracts are recognized in earnings 
based on the changes in fair value� Cash flows from these contracts are classified as operating activities in the 
consolidated statements of cash flows�

As  of  March  31,  2014,  the  notional  amounts  of  foreign  exchange  forward  contracts  outstanding  relating 
to  foreign  currency  receivables  or  payables  were  $23�2  million�  As  of  March  31,  2014,  open  forward  contracts 
consisted of contracts in U�S� Dollars to purchase Taiwanese Dollars and a contract in Euros to sell British Pounds� 
As of March 31, 2014, the notional amount of foreign exchange swap contracts outstanding was $30�5 million� As of 
March 31, 2014, swap contracts outstanding consisted of contracts in Mexican Pesos, Japanese Yen and Australian 
Dollars� As of March 31, 2014, unrealized net loss on the contracts outstanding was $0�3 million�

If the U�S� Dollar had appreciated by 10% at March 31, 2014 compared with the foreign currencies in which 
we have forward or swap contracts, an unrealized gain of $6�2 million in our forward foreign exchange contract 
portfolio would have occurred� If the U�S� Dollar had depreciated by 10% compared with the foreign currencies in 
which we have forward or swap contracts, a $9�0 million unrealized loss in our forward foreign exchange contract 
portfolio would have occurred�

Interest Rates

Changes in interest rates could impact our future interest income on our cash equivalents and investment 
securities�  We  prepared  sensitivity  analyses  of  our  interest  rate  exposures  to  assess  the  impact  of  hypothetical 
changes in interest rates� Based on the results of these analyses, a 100 basis point decrease or increase in interest 
rates from the March 31, 2014 and March 31, 2013 period end rates would not have a material effect on our results 
of operations or cash flows�

CHANgES IN AND DISAgREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTINg AND 
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE

None�

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SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA 
(Unaudited)

The  following  table  contains  selected  unaudited  quarterly  financial  data  for  fiscal  years  2014  and  2013 
(in  thousands,  except  per  share  amounts)�  See  tables  below  for  details  of  the  correcting  adjustments  relating  to 
these periods:

Year ended March 31, 2014

Year ended March 31, 2013

Net sales � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � $478,530
309,268
Cost of goods sold  � � � � � � � � �
Gross profit  � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
169,262
Operating expenses:

Q1

As revised As revised

Q2(5)

Q3
As revised
$531,143 $ 628,719
414,418
214,301

348,181
182,962

Q4(6)

$ 490,321
328,977
161,344

Q1(1)
As revised
$468,604
323,297
145,307

Q2
As revised
$ 547,693
351,887
195,806

Q3(2)
As revised
$ 614,500
405,051
209,449

Q4(1)(3)
As revised
$ 468,481
309,408
159,073

Marketing and selling  � � �
Research and 

101,093

93,451

94,273

90,930

101,021

110,603

112,792

107,469

development  � � � � � � � �

36,527

37,485

34,577

30,796

39,120

38,181

40,572

37,139

General and 

administrative� � � � � � �

29,077

29,172

31,998

28,693

32,583

26,014

26,432

29,352

Impairment of goodwill 

and other assets� � � � � �

—

—

—

—

—

— 211,000

5,688

Restructuring 

charges/(credits)  � � � � �
Total operating 

expenses  � � � � � � � �
Operating income (loss)� � � � �
Interest income 

2,334

5,465

822

5,190

30,571

(2,015)

(358)

15,506

169,031
231

165,573
17,389

161,670
52,631

155,609
5,735

203,295
(57,988)

172,783
23,023

390,438
(180,989)

195,154
(36,081)

(expense), net  � � � � � � � � � �

(23)

Other income 

(expense), net  � � � � � � � � � �

217

Income (loss) before 

183

62

(1,022)

1,082

465

632

384

153

114

255

(159)

(509)

(3,670)

2,139

income taxes� � � � � � � � � � �

425

17,634

52,691

6,832

(57,763)

22,667

(184,545)

(33,687)

Provision for (benefit from) 

income taxes� � � � � � � � � � �
Net income (loss) � � � � � � � � � � $
Net income (loss) 
per share(4):
Basic � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � $
Diluted  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � $

Shares used to compute net 
income (loss) per share:
Basic � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
Diluted  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �

(801)
1,226

3,058
$ 14,576 $

4,807
47,884

(3,786)
$ 10,618

(6,910)

(31,081)
$ (50,853) $ 53,748

11,367

814
$ (195,912) $ (34,501)

0�01
0�01

$
$

0�09 $
0�09 $

0�30
0�29

$
$

0�07
0�06

$
$

(0�32) $
(0�32) $

0�34
0�34

$
$

(1�24) $
(1�24) $

(0�22)
(0�22)

159,298
160,281

159,969
161,183

160,871
163,388

162,255
165,766

160,733
160,733

156,736
157,932

157,706
157,706

158,716
158,716

(1)  During  the  first  and  fourth  quarters  of  fiscal  year  2013,  the  Company  announced  restructuring  plans 
intended align the organization to its strategic priorities of increasing focus on mobility products, improving 
profitability in PC-related product and enhancing global operational efficiencies�

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(3) 

Impairment of goodwill and other assets during the third quarter of fiscal year 2013 was due to an estimated 
$211�0 million goodwill impairment charge related to the video conferencing reporting unit�
Impairment of goodwill and other assets during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2013 was due to an additional 
$3�5 million in goodwill impairment charge related to the video conferencing reporting unit and $2�2 million 
in impairment charges related to the digital video security product line�

(4)  Basic and diluted earnings per share are computed independently for each of the quarters presented� Therefore, 
the sum of quarterly basic and diluted per share information may not equal annual basic and diluted earnings 
per share�

(5)  During the quarter ended September 30, 2013, the Company implemented a restructuring plan solely affecting 
the video conferencing operating segment to align its organization to its strategic priorities of increasing focus 
on a tighter range of products, expanding cloud-based video conferencing services and improving profitability�
(6)  The  Company  incurred  $5�4  million  of  restructuring  charges  related  to  lease  exit  costs  which  pertains  to 
the  consolidation  our  Silicon  Valley  campus  from  two  buildings  down  to  one  during  the  quarter  ended 
March 31, 2014�

Consolidated Statements of Operations.

The following tables present the impact of the correcting adjustments on the Company’s previously-reported 
consolidated statements of operations for the first three quarters of fiscal year 2014, all quarters of fiscal year 2013 
and the first quarter of fiscal year 2012 (in thousands):

Quarter ended June 30, 2013

Quarter ended September 30, 2013

Net sales  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �  $477,924
309,569
Cost of goods sold � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 

As Reported Adjustments As Revised As Reported
$ 531,972
348,559

$478,530
309,268

Adjustments As Revised
$ 531,143
$
348,181

$ 606(4)
165(2)
(466)(4)
907

161(2)
297(4)
132(2)
204(4)
87(2)
(158)(4)
—
723
184
—
—
184

Gross profit � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
Operating expenses:

168,355

Marketing and selling � � � � � � � � 

100,635

Research and development � � � � 

36,191

General and administrative � � � � 

29,148

Restructuring charges � � � � � � � � 
Total operating expenses � � � 
Operating income � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
Interest income (expense), net  � � � � 
Other income, net � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
Income before income taxes � � � � � � 
Provision for (benefit from) 

income taxes � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
Net income � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �  $
Net income per share:

2,334
168,308
47
(23)
217
241

(802)
1,043

1(4)

$ 183

Basic  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �  $
Diluted � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �  $

0�01
0�01

$ —
$ —

169,262

183,413

101,093

93,710

36,527

37,633

29,077

29,395

2,334
169,031
231
(23)
217
425

5,465
166,203
17,210
183
62
17,455

(801)
1,226

3,057
$ 14,398

0�01
0�01

$
$

0�09
0�09

$

$
$

$

$
$

(829)(4)
181(2) 
(559)(4)
(451)

176(2)
(435)(4)
144(2)
(292)(4)
95(2)
(318)(4)
—
(630)
179
—
—
179

182,962

93,451

37,485

29,172

5,465
165,573
17,389
183
62
17,634

1(4)

178

3,058
$ 14,576

—
—

—
—

$
$

0�09
0�09

159,969
161,183

Shares used to compute 
net income per share:
Basic  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
Diluted � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 

159,298
160,281

—
—

159,298
160,281

159,969
161,183

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Cost of goods sold  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �

Gross profit  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
Operating expenses:

As Reported
$ 627,890
414,528

Quarter ended December 31, 2013
Adjustments
$ 829(4)
229(2)
(339)(4)
939

213,362

As Revised
$628,719
414,418

214,301

Marketing and selling  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �

93,624

Research and development� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �

34,103

General and administrative  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �

31,560

Restructuring charges  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
Total operating expenses  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
Operating income  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
Interest expense, net  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
Other income, net  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
Income before income taxes  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
Provision for income taxes  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
Net income� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
Net income per share:

822
160,109
53,253
(1,022)
1,082
53,313
4,810
$ 48,503

222(2)
427(4)
182(2)
292(4)
120(2)
318(4)
—
1,561
(622)
—
—
(622)

(3)(4)

$ (619)

94,273

34,577

31,998

822
161,670
52,631
(1,022)
1,082
52,691
4,807
$ 47,884

Basic � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
Diluted  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �

$
$

0�30
0�30

$ —
$ (0�01)

$
$

0�30
0�29

Shares used to compute net income per share:

Basic � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
Diluted  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �

160,871
163,388

—
—

160,871
163,388

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Quarter ended September 30, 2012

As Reported Adjustments

Net sales � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �  $468,604
Cost of goods sold  � � � � � � � � � � � � � �  323,258

Gross profit  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �  145,346
Operating expenses:

Marketing and selling  � � � � � � � �  100,897

Research and development� � � � � 

39,023

General and administrative  � � � � 

32,480

Restructuring  

31,227
charges/(credits)  � � � � � � � � � � 
Total operating expenses  � � �  203,627
(58,281)
384
(159)

Operating income (loss)� � � � � � � � � � 
Interest income, net � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
Other expense, net � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
Income (loss) before  

(58,056)
income taxes� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
Benefit from income taxes  � � � � � � � 
(6,910)
Net income (loss) � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �  $ (51,146)
Net income (loss) per share:

$ —

149(2)
(110)(4)
(39)

145(2)
(21)(4)
118(2)
(21)(4)
78(2)
25(4)

(656)(4)
(332)
293
—
—

As Revised As Reported Adjustments As Revised
— $ 547,693
$468,604
110(2)
351,887
323,297
(142)(4)
32

$ 547,693
351,919

145,307

195,774

195,806

$

101,021

110,522

39,120

38,114

32,583

25,980

30,571
203,295
(57,988)
384
(159)

(2,671)
171,945
23,829
153
(509)

107(2)
(26)(4)
88(2)
(21)(4)
58(2)
(24)(4)

656(4)
838
(806)
—
—

110,603

38,181

26,014

(2,015)
172,783
23,023
153
(509)

293
—
$ 293

(57,763)
(6,910)
$ (50,853)

23,473
(31,076)
$ 54,549

(806)

(5)(4)

(801)

22,667
(31,081)
$ 53,748

(0�01)
(0�01)

$
$

0�34
0�34

$

$
$

Basic � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �  $
Diluted  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �  $

(0�32)
(0�32)

$ —
$ —

$
$

(0�32)
(0�32)

$
$

0�35
0�35

Shares used to compute net income 

(loss) per share:
Basic � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �  160,733
Diluted  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �  160,733

—
—

160,733
160,733

156,736
157,932

—
—

156,736
157,932

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Quarter ended March 31, 2013

As Revised As Reported Adjustments As Revised
$ (606)(4) $468,481
309,408

$ 469,087
309,854

$ 614,500
405,051

Net sales � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �  $ 614,500
404,695
Cost of goods sold  � � � � � � � � � � 

As Reported

Gross profit  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
Operating expenses:

209,805

Marketing and selling  � � � � 

112,698

Research and 

development  � � � � � � � � � 

40,488

General and 

administrative� � � � � � � � 

26,382

Impairment of goodwill 

and others � � � � � � � � � � � 

211,000

Restructuring 

charges/(credits)  � � � � � � 
Total operating 

(358)

390,210
expenses  � � � � � � � � � 
(180,405)
Operating loss  � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
114
Interest income, net � � � � � � � � � 
(3,670)
Other income (expense), net � � � 
(183,961)
Loss before income taxes  � � � � 
Provision for income taxes  � � � 
11,370
Net loss� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �  $ (195,331)
Net loss per share:

Basic � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �  $
Diluted  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �  $

(1�24)
(1�24)

Shares used to compute 
net loss per share:
Basic � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
Diluted  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 

157,706
157,706

Adjustments
$

—
120(2)
236(4)
(356)

116(2)
(22)(4)

95(2)
(11)(4)

63(2)
(13)(4)

—

—

228
(584)
—
—
(584)

(3)(4)

(581)

—
—

—
—

$

$
$

209,449

159,233

112,792

107,480

40,572

36,582

26,432

28,982

211,000

5,688

(358)

15,506

29(2)
(475)(4)
(160)

28(2)
(39)(4)

23(2)
534(4)

15(2)
355(4)

—

—

159,073

107,469

37,139

29,352

5,688

15,506

390,438
(180,989)
114
(3,670)
(184,545)
11,367
$ (195,912)

194,238
(35,005)
255
2,139
(32,611)
1,028

916
(1,076)
—
—
(1,076)

(214)(4)

$ (33,639) $ (862)

195,154
(36,081)
255
2,139
(33,687)
814
$ (34,501)

$
$

(1�24)
(1�24)

$
$

(0�21) $ (0�01)
(0�21) $ (0�01)

$
$

(0�22)
(0�22)

157,706
157,706

158,716
158,716

—
—

158,716
158,716

Adjustments (1), (2), (3), and (4) in the above unaudited quarterly financial data tables are explained in Part II, 
Item 6, Selected Financial Data�

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Consolidated Financial Statements for the three months period ended June 30, 2011

The  following  tables  present  the  impact  of  correcting  adjustments  on  the  Company’s  previously-reported 
consolidated statements of operations for the three months ended June 30, 2011, consolidated balance sheet as of 
June 30, 2011 and consolidated statements of cash flows for the three months ended June 30, 2011� Adjustments 
(1),  (2),  and  (3)  in  the  below  consolidated  financial  data  are  explained  in  Part  II,  Item  6,  Selected  Financial 
Data�  Adjustment  (4)  in  the  below  consolidated  financial  data  reflect  an  adjustment  of  $0�4  million  to  increase 
the Company’s warranty accrual and an adjustment to increase amortization of intangibles by $0�2 million, and 
adjustment of classification of gains from the sales of property, plant and equipment included in our Fiscal Year 
2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K/A filed on August 7, 2013 as well as other immaterial correcting adjustments 
explained in Part II, Item 6, Selected Financial Data�

Net sales  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
Cost of goods sold � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �

Gross profit � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
Operating expenses:

Marketing and selling � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
Research and development � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
General and administrative � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
Impairment of goodwill and other assets � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
Restructuring charges � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
Total operating expenses � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
Operating loss � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
Interest income, net  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
Other income, net � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
Loss before income taxes � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
Benefit from income taxes � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
Net income (loss)  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
Net income (loss) per share:

Three months ended June 30, 2011

As Reported*
$480,441
354,834

125,607

99,793
39,981
30,865
—
—
170,639
(45,032)
690
5,191
(39,151)
(9,545)
(29,606)

Adjustments
$

—

(34,074)(1)
1,294(3)
(361)(4)

33,141

(902)(4)
41(4)
(4,769)(4)
—
—
(5,630)
38,771
—
(4,904)(4)
33,867

152(4)

33,715

As Restated
$480,441
321,693

158,748

98,891
40,022
26,096
—
—
165,009
(6,261)
690
287
(5,284)
(9,393)
4,109

Basic  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
Diluted � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �

$
$

(0�17)
(0�17)

$
$

0�19
0�19

$
$

0�02
0�02

Shares used to compute net income (loss) per share:

Basic  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
Diluted � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �

179,331
179,331

—
752

179,331
180,083

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ASSETS

Cash and cash equivalents  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
Accounts receivable, net � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
Inventories � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
Other current assets  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
Total current assets � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �

Non-recurring assets:

Property, plant and equipment, net � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
Goodwill � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
Other intangible assets � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
Other assets � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
Total assets  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �

LIAbILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Current liabilities:

As Reported*

June 30, 2011
Adjustments

As Restated

$ 476,367
241,456
317,548
90,117
1,125,488

81,236
547,184
67,986
71,183
$ 1,893,077

$

—
—
3,044(1)
1,010(4)
4,054

7,930(2)
—
(1,046)(4)
(3,068)(4)

$ 7,870

$ 476,367
241,456
320,592
91,127
1,129,542

89,166
547,184
66,940
68,115
$ 1,900,947

Accounts payable  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
Accrued and other current liabilities  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
Total current liabilities  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
Non-current liabilities � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
Total liabilities � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �

$ 328,305
189,374
517,679
189,059
$ 706,738

(975)(4)
11,642(4)
10,667
11,850(4)

$ 22,517

327,330
201,016
528,346
200,909
$ 729,255

Commitments and contingencies
Shareholders’ equity:

Registered shares, CHF 0�25 par value:

Issued and authorized shares—191,606 at 

 June 30, 2011 � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �

—

—

—

Conditionally authorized shares—50,000 at 

June 30, 2011 � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
Additional paid-in capital � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
Less: shares in treasury, at cost—12,236 at June 30, 2011� � � � � � � �
Retained earnings � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �

$

33,370
6,952
(260,938)
1,484,562

Accumulated other comprehensive loss � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
Total shareholders’ equity � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �

(77,607)
1,186,339
$ 1,893,077

—
(3,472)(4)
—
3,344(1)
7,930(2)
(21,920)(4)
(529)
(14,647)
$ 7,870

33,370
3,480
(260,938)
1,473,916

(78,136)
1,171,692
$ 1,900,947

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Net income (loss) � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 

$ (29,606)

$

4,109

$ 34,074(1)
(1,294)(3)
935(4)

Three months ended June 30, 2011

As Reported

Adjustments

As Restated

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by 

operating activities:
Depreciation  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 

Amortization of other intangible assets  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
Share-based compensation expense  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
Gain on disposal of property, plant and equipment  � � � � � � � � � � 
Inventory valuation adjustment  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation  � � � � � � � � � 
Deferred income taxes and other  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 

Changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:

Accounts receivable  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
Inventories  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
Other assets� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
Accounts payable  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
Accrued and other liabilities� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
Net cash provided by operating activities  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 

Cash flows from investing activities:

Purchases of property, plant and equipment  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
Proceeds from sales of property and plant  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
Purchases of trading investments  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
Proceeds from sales of trading investments  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
Net cash used in investing activities  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 

Cash flows from financing activities:

Proceeds from sales of shares upon exercise of options  

13,172

6,630
9,715
(4,904)
34,074
(24)
(13,701)

19,097
(54,783)
(6,015)
29,346
743
3,744

(10,561)
4,904
(3,545)
3,500
(5,702)

1,630(2)
159(4)
166(4)
—
—

(34,074)(1)

—
639(4)

—
—
957(4)
(17)(4)
(1,545)(4)
1,630

(1,630)(2)
—
—
—
(1,630)

14,961

6,796
9,715
(4,904)
—
(24)
(13,062)

19,097
(54,783)
(5,058)
29,329
(802)
5,374

(12,191)
4,904
(3,545)
3,500
(7,332)

and purchase rights� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 

607

Tax withholdings related to net share settlements of 

restricted stock units  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation  � � � � � � � � � � � 
Net cash used in financing activities  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents� � � � � � � 
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents  � � � � � 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 

(176)
24
455
(61)
(1,564)
477,931
$ 476,367

$

—

—
—
—
—
—
—
—

607

(176)
24
455
(61)
(1,564)
477,931
$ 476,367

* 

“As  Reported”  numbers  in  the  above  tables  are  derived  from  the  Company’s  previously  issued  Quarterly 
Report on Form 10-Q filed on August 8, 2011�

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REPORT ON CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

Logitech  believes  that  sound  corporate  governance  practices  are  essential  to  an  open  and  responsible 
corporation.  Our  corporate  governance  practices  reflect  a  continuing  commitment  to  corporate  accountability, 
sound judgment, and transparency to shareholders.

As a company whose securities are listed on both the SIX Swiss Exchange and the Nasdaq Global Select Market, 
our commitment to sound corporate governance principles is guided by the legal and regulatory requirements of 
both Switzerland and the United States. In addition, Logitech’s internal guidelines regarding corporate governance 
are provided in our Articles of Incorporation, Organizational Regulations (Bylaws), and Board Committee Charters.

This Report has been designed to comply with the Corporate Governance Directive of the SIX Swiss Exchange. 
Portions of the Report are also incorporated by reference from elsewhere in our Annual Report, Invitation and 
Proxy Statement for our 2014 Annual General Meeting, of which this Report is a part.

1.  Group Structure and Shareholders 

1.1  Operational Group Structure

Logitech is a world leader in products that connect people to the digital experiences they care about. Spanning 
multiple  computing,  communication  and  entertainment  platforms,  we  develop  and  market  innovative  hardware 
and software products that enable or enhance digital navigation, music and video entertainment, gaming, social 
networking, audio and video communication over the Internet, video security and home-entertainment control.

Logitech was founded in Switzerland in 1981, and Logitech International S.A. has been the parent holding 
company of Logitech since 1988. Logitech International S.A. is a Swiss holding company with its registered office 
in Apples, Switzerland, which conducts its business through subsidiaries in the Americas (including North and 
South America), EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa) and Asia Pacific (including, among other countries, China, 
Taiwan, Japan, India and Australia). Shares of Logitech International S.A. are listed on both the Nasdaq Global 
Select Market (Ticker: LOGI, CUSIP H50430232), and the SIX Swiss Exchange (Ticker: LOGN; security number: 
257513). The International Securities Identification Number (ISIN) of our shares is CH0025751329. As of March 31, 
2014, our market capitalization, based on outstanding shares of 162,900,170, net of treasury shares, amounted to 
approximately $2.4 billion (CHF 2.3 billion). Refer to section 1.2 below for information on Logitech International 
S.A.’s holdings in its shares as of March 31, 2014.

References  in  this  Report  on  Corporate  Governance  to  the  “Company”  refers  to  Logitech  International 
S.A.  References  to  “Logitech,”  “we,”  “our,”  and  “us”  refer  to  Logitech  International  S.A.  and  its  consolidated 
subsidiaries.

Logitech  International  S.A.  directly  or  indirectly  owns  100%  of  all  the  companies  in  the  Logitech  group, 
through  which  it  carries  on  its  business  and  operations.  Principal  operating  subsidiaries  include:  Logitech  Inc., 
Logitech Europe S.A., and Logitech Technology (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. For a list of Logitech subsidiaries, refer to the 
table on pages 219 and 220. None of Logitech International S.A.’s subsidiaries have securities listed on a stock 
exchange as of March 31, 2014.

Please  refer  to  Management’s  Discussion  and  Analysis  of  Financial  Condition  and  Results  of  Operations 
under the heading “Overview of our Company” in our Annual Report, Invitation and Proxy Statement for further 
information on Logitech’s operational group structure.

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1.2  Significant Shareholders

Greater than 3% Shareholders as of March 31, 2014

The table below sets out, to the knowledge of the Company, beneficial owners holding more than 3% of the 
voting rights of the Company as of March 31, 2014. The number of voting rights of the Company as of March 31, 
2014 is equal to the number of shares issued, 173,106,620 shares.

Information on the  share ownership of the Company by directors, executive officers  and greater than 5% 
shareholders as of September 30, 2014, based on the number of the Company’s shares outstanding (which is equal 
to the shares issued less the shares held in the Company’s treasury) is set out in the Company’s Annual Report, 
Invitation and Proxy Statement for the 2014 Annual General Meeting, available at http://ir.logitech.com, under the 
heading “Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management as of September 30, 2014”.

The Holding Company’s share capital consists of registered shares. To the knowledge of the Company, the 
beneficial owners holding more than 3% of the voting rights of the Company as of March 31, 2014 were as follows:

Name
Daniel Borel(3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Morgan Stanley, The Corporation 

Trust Company(4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Marathon Asset Management LLP(5)  . . . . . . . .
Macquarie Group Limited(6) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Number of Shares(1)
9,801,343

% of Voting 
Rights(2)
5.7%

Relevant Date
March 31, 2014

9,522,278
5,358,296
5,243,857

5.5%
3.1%
3.0%

January 24, 2014
April 5, 2013
December 13, 2013

(1)   Financial instruments other than shares are not taken into consideration for the calculation of the relevant 

shareholdings. 

(2)   Shareholdings are calculated based on the aggregate number of voting rights entered into the Swiss commercial 

register. This aggregate number was 173,106,620 voting rights as of March 31, 2014.

(3)    The number of shares held includes (a) 53,000 shares held by a charitable foundation, of which Mr. Borel and 
other members of his family are board members and (b) 6,500 shares held by Mr. Borel’s spouse. Mr. Borel 
has not entered into any written shareholders’ agreements.

(4)  The  number  of  shares  held  by  Morgan  Stanley,  The  Corporation  Trust  Company  through  its  indirect 

subsidiaries is based on a notification filed with the SIX Exchange Regulation on February 4, 2014.

(5)   The number of shares held by Marathon Asset Management LLP is based on a notification filed with the SIX 

Exchange Regulation on April 11, 2013.

(6)  The  number  of  shares  held  by  Macquarie  Funds  Limited  through  its  indirect  subsidiaries  is  based  on  a 

notification filed with the SIX Exchange Regulation on December 28, 2013.

Under  Swiss  law  shareholders  who  own  voting  rights  exceeding  certain  percentage  thresholds  of  a 
company incorporated in Switzerland whose shares are listed on a stock exchange in Switzerland are required 
to notify the company and the relevant Swiss exchange of such holdings. Following receipt of this notification, 
the company is required to inform the public in Switzerland. The notifications are published on the website of 
the SIX Swiss Exchange at http://www.six-swiss-exchange.com/shares/companies/major_shareholders_en.html
?fromDate=19980101&issuer=2769.

Logitech has not been notified of any ownership of options or other derivative securities of the Company, 
whether privately or publicly traded, by any significant shareholder of the Company that is not a member of the 
Board of Directors or an executive officer.

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1.3  Cross-shareholdings

Logitech has no shareholdings in companies that to its knowledge have shareholdings in Logitech. 

2.  Capital Structure

2.1  Share Capital

As of March 31, 2014, Logitech International S.A.’s nominal share capital was CHF 43,276,655, consisting of 

173,106,620 shares with a par value of CHF 0.25 each.

Nominal conditional share capital designated to cover the potential issuance of shares under employee equity 
incentive plans amounts to CHF 6,250,000, consisting of 25,000,000 shares. In addition, nominal conditional share 
capital  designated  to  cover  conversion  rights  that  may  be  granted  in  connection  with  a  future  issuance  of  debt 
obligations convertible into Logitech shares amounts to CHF 6,250,000, consisting of 25,000,000 shares. Refer to 
section 2.2 for more information on the Company’s authorized and conditional capital.

2.2  Details on the Company’s Authorized and Conditional Share Capital

Authorized share capital. Under Swiss corporate law the total nominal par value of the shares authorized by 
shareholders for future issuance, other than to cover derivative securities, is referred to as authorized share capital. 
As of March 31, 2014, Logitech has no authorized share capital.

Conditional share capital. Under Swiss corporate law the total nominal par value of the shares authorized 
by  shareholders  for  future  issuance  on  the  conversion  or  exercise  of  derivative  securities  issued  by  a  company 
is  referred  to  as  conditional  share  capital.  Under  Swiss  law  a  company  must  have  sufficient  conditional  capital 
or available treasury shares to cover any conversion rights under derivative securities at the time the derivative 
securities are issued.

Pursuant to Article 25 of the Company’s Articles of Incorporation, the share capital of the Company may be 
increased by CHF 6,250,000 through the issuance of up to 25,000,000 shares with a par value of CHF 0.25 each. 
The purpose of this conditional share capital is to cover option or other equity rights granted or that may be granted 
to employees, officers and directors of Logitech under its employee equity incentive plans. The conditional share 
capital increase does not have an expiration date. The shareholders do not have pre-emptive rights to subscribe to 
the newly issued shares issued out of conditional share capital. For more information on Logitech’s employee equity 
incentive plans please refer to Note 5 – Employee Benefit Plans - to our Consolidated Financial Statements included 
in our Annual Report.

Although the Company has been authorized by its shareholders to use conditional capital to meet its obligations 
to  deliver  shares  as  a  result  of  employee  purchases  or  exercises  under  its  employee  equity  incentive  plans,  the 
Company has for some years used shares held in treasury to fulfill its obligations under the plans.

In  addition,  pursuant  to  Article  26  of  the  Company’s  Articles  of  Incorporation,  the  share  capital  of  the 
Company may also be increased by CHF 6,250,000 through the issuance of up to 25,000,000 shares with a par 
value of CHF 0.25 each. The purpose of this conditional share capital is to cover conversion rights that may be 
granted  in  connection  with  a  future  issuance  of  bonds  convertible  into  Logitech  shares.  The  conditional  share 
capital increase does not have an expiration date. The shareholders do not have pre-emptive rights to subscribe to 
the newly issued shares issuable on conversion of the bonds.

The Board of Directors may limit or withdraw the shareholders’ right to subscribe for the bonds by preference 
for valid reasons, in particular (a) if the bonds are issued in connection with the financing or refinancing of the 
acquisition of one or more companies, businesses or parts of businesses, or (b) to facilitate the placement of the 
bonds on the international markets or to increase the security holder base of the Company. If the shareholders’ right 

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to subscribe for the bonds by preference is limited or withdrawn, the bonds must be issued at market conditions, 
the exercise period of the conversion rights must not exceed 7 years from the date of issuance of the bonds, and 
the  conversion  price  must  be  set  at  a  level  that  is  not  lower  than  the  market  price  of  the  shares  preceding  the 
determination of the final conditions for the bonds.

2.3  Changes in Shareholders’ Equity

As of March 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, balances in shareholders’ equity of Logitech International S.A., based 

on the parent company’s Swiss Statutory Financial Statements, were as follows (in thousands):

Share capital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Legal reserves:

General reserve
- Reserve for capital contributions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
- Other general reserves  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reserve for treasury shares
- Reserve for treasury shares from capital contributions . . .
- Other general reserves for treasury shares . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total legal reserves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2014
CHF   43,277

As of March 31,

2013
CHF   43,277

2012
CHF   47,902

1,264
9,580

—
104,808
115,652

1,264
9,580

—
172,392
183,236

9,580
—

116,070
217,375
343,025

Unappropriated retained earnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total shareholders’ equity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

458,537
CHF 617,466

354,602
CHF 581,115

460,919
CHF 851,846

The  following  table  shows  authorized  and  conditional  share  capital  as  of  the  last  three  fiscal  year  ends 

(in thousands):

As of March 31,

Authorized share capital   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
First conditional share capital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Second conditional share capital  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

2014

2013
CHF      — CHF      — CHF      —
CHF 6,250
CHF 6,250 CHF 6,250
CHF 6,250
CHF 6,250 CHF 6,250

2012

For information on Logitech’s shareholders’ equity as of March 31, 2014 and 2013, refer to the Swiss Statutory 

Balance Sheets on page 283 of our Annual Report, Invitation and Proxy Statement.

During fiscal years 2014, 2013 and 2012, the Company had the following approved share buyback programs 

in place (in thousands):

Share Buyback Program
March 2014 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
September 2008 - amended(1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
September 2008(1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

Approved

Shares 
17,311
28,465
8,344
54,120

Amounts
$ 250,000
177,030
250,000
$ 677,030

(1)  Expired in August 2013

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Share Repurchases

In March 2014, the Company’s Board of Directors approved the 2014 share buyback program, which authorizes 
the Company to use up to $250.0 million to purchase its own shares. The Company’s share buyback program is 
expected to remain in effect for a period of three years. Shares may be repurchased from time to time on the open 
market, through block trades or otherwise. Purchases may be started or stopped at any time without prior notice 
depending on market conditions and other factors.

In  September  2008,  the  Company’s  Board  of  Directors  approved  the  September  2008  share  buyback 
program  for  $250.0  million.  In  November  2011,  an  amendment  to  the  September  2008  share  buyback  program 
(“September 2008 - amended”) was approved by the Company’s Board of Directors to enable future purchases of 
shares for cancellation. In August 2013, the September 2008 share buyback and September 2008 - amended share 
buyback programs expired. 

A summary of the approved share buyback programs are shown in the following table (in thousands, excluding 

transaction costs).

Share Buyback Program
March 2014 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
September 2008 - amended(1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
September 2008(1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

Approved

Repurchased

Shares 
17,311
28,465
8,344
54,120

Amounts 
$250,000
177,030
250,000
$677,030

Shares 
—
18,500
7,609
26,109

Amounts 
—
$170,714
73,134
$243,848

(1)  Expired in August 2013

During fiscal year 2013, 8.6 million shares were repurchased for $87.8 million and during fiscal year 2012, 
17.5 million shares were repurchased for $156.0 million. There were no share repurchases during fiscal year 2014. 
During fiscal year 2013, 18.5 million of the repurchased shares were cancelled.

For further information on Logitech’s share repurchases please refer to “Additional Financial Disclosures – 

Market for Logitech’s Shares, Related Shareholder Matters, and Share Repurchases” in our Annual Report.

2.4  Share Categories

Registered Shares. Logitech International S.A. has only one category of shares – registered shares with a par 
value of CHF 0.25 per share. Each of the 173,106,620 issued shares carries the same rights. There are no preferential 
rights. However, a shareholder must be entered in the share register of the Company to exercise voting rights and the 
rights deriving therefrom (such as the right to convene a general meeting of shareholders or the right to put an item 
on the meeting’s agenda). Refer to section 6 for an outline of participation rights of the Company’s shareholders.

Each share entitles its owner to dividends declared, even if the owner is not registered in the share register 
of the Company. Under Swiss law, a company pays dividends upon approval by its shareholders. This request for 
shareholder approval typically follows the recommendation of the Board. Until last year, other than a one-time 
distribution to shareholders of additional paid-in capital out of its capital contribution reserves in fiscal year 2012, 
Logitech had not paid dividends since 1996, using retained earnings to invest in the growth of the Company and, 
in  more  recent  years,  to  repurchase  the  Company’s  shares.  Last  year,  the  Board  proposed  that,  beginning  with 
fiscal year 2013 and subject to approval by the Company’s shareholders and statutory auditors each year, Logitech 
distribute  a  recurring  annual  gross  dividend.  Last  year,  Logitech  distributed  a  gross  dividend  of  CHF  0.21  per 
share. On November 12, 2014, the Board approved, subject to approval by the Company’s shareholders and other 
Swiss statutory requirements, a dividend of CHF 0.2625 per share.

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Unless this right is restricted in compliance with Swiss law and the Company’s Articles of Incorporation, 
shareholders have the pre-emptive right to subscribe for newly issued shares. Refer to section 2.2 for a description of 
the provisions of the Company’s Articles of Incorporation relating to the restriction of the shareholders’ pre-emptive 
subscription rights.

2.5  Non-Voting Shares and Bonus Certificates

The  Company  has  not  issued  non-voting  shares  (“bons  de  participation,”  “Partizipationsscheine”).  The 
Company has not issued certificates or equity securities that provide financial rights in consideration for services 
rendered or claims waived (referred to as “bonus certificates,” “bons de jouissance,” or “Genussscheine”).

2.6  Limitations on Transferability and Nominee Registration

The Company and its agent, Compushare, as U.S. transfer agent, maintain a share register that lists the names 
of the registered owners of the Company’s shares. Registration in the share register occurs upon request and is 
not subject to any conditions. Nominee companies and trustees can be entered into the share register with voting 
rights. There are no restrictions on transfers of shares under the Company’s  Articles of  Incorporation or Swiss 
law. However, only holders of shares that are recorded in the share register are recognized as shareholders, and a 
transfer of shares reflected in the share register is recognized by the Company only to the extent we are notified of 
the transfer.

Refer to section 6.1 for the conditions for exercise of shareholders’ voting rights. 

2.7  Conversion and Option Rights

Logitech does not have any outstanding bonds or other publicly traded securities with conversion rights and 

has not issued warrants on its shares.

Logitech  has  issued  stock  options,  including  performance-based  stock  options  and  premium-priced  stock 
options,  and  restricted  stock  units,  including  performance-based  restricted  stock  units,  to  its  employees  and 
directors. Please refer to Logitech’s Compensation Report included with this Annual Report, Invitation and Proxy 
Statement, under the heading “Equity Compensation Plan Information” at pages 126 to 127, for details on option 
rights and restricted stock units issued under our employee equity incentive plans, as well as other information 
regarding those plans, and to Note 5 – Employee Benefit Plans – included in our Consolidated Financial Statements.

3.  The Board of Directors

For the current members of our Board of Directors, further information regarding the Board of Directors, 
Board  Committees,  and  the  allocation  of  responsibility  between  the  Board  of  Directors  and  executive  officers, 
please see our Annual Report, Invitation and Proxy Statement for the 2014 Annual General Meeting, under the 
heading “Corporate Governance and Board of Directors Matters” at pages 68 to 81.

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4. 

Senior Management

4.1  Members of Senior Management

The members of our senior management, referred to by Logitech as our “executive officers,” are set out below.

Guerrino De Luca . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
62 Years Old 
Director since 1998 
Chairman of the Board of Directors 
Italian and U.S. national

Bracken P. Darrell  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
51 Years Old 
President and Chief Executive Officer 
U.S. National

Guerrino De Luca has served as Chairman of the Logitech Board of 
Directors since January 2008. Mr. De Luca served as Logitech’s Chief 
Executive  Officer  from  April  2012  to  January  2013  and  as  acting 
President  and  Chief  Executive  Officer  from  July  2011  to  April  2012. 
Previously,  Mr.  De  Luca  served  as  Logitech’s  President  and  Chief 
Executive Officer from February 1998, when he joined the Company, 
to  January  2008.  Prior  to  joining  Logitech,  Mr.  De  Luca  served  as 
Executive Vice President of Worldwide Marketing for Apple Computer, 
Inc., a consumer electronics and computer company, from February 1997 
to  September  1997,  and  as  President  of  Claris  Corporation,  a  U.S. 
personal computing software vendor, from May 1994 to February 1997. 
Prior to joining Claris, Mr. De Luca held various positions with Apple 
in the United States and in Europe. Mr. De Luca holds a Laurea degree 
in  Electronic  Engineering  from  the  University  of  Rome,  Italy.  As 
Logitech’s Chairman and former Chief Executive Officer, Mr. De Luca 
brings significant senior leadership, industry, strategy, marketing and 
global experience to the Board and a deep knowledge of, passion for 
and commitment to Logitech, its people and its products.

Mr. De Luca currently is Chairman of the Board.

Bracken  P.  Darrell  joined  Logitech  as  President  in  April  2012  and 
became  Chief  Executive  Officer  in  January  2013.  Prior  to  joining 
Logitech,  Mr.  Darrell  served  as  President  of  Whirlpool  EMEA 
and  Executive  Vice  President  of  Whirlpool  Corporation,  a  home 
appliance  manufacturer  and  marketing  company,  from  January  2009 
to March 2012. Previously, Mr. Darrell had been Senior Vice President, 
Operations  of  Whirlpool  EMEA  from  May  2008  to  January  2009. 
From 2002 to May 2008, Mr. Darrell was with The Procter & Gamble 
Company (“P&G”), a consumer brand company, most recently as the 
President  of  its  Braun  GmbH  subsidiary.  Prior  to  rejoining  P&G  in 
2002, Mr. Darrell served in various executive and managerial positions 
with  General  Electric  Company  from  1997  to  2002,  with  P&G  from 
1991  to  1997,  and  with  PepsiCo  Inc.  from  1987  to  1989.  Mr.  Darrell 
currently  serves  on  the  Board  of  Trustees  of  Hendrix  College. 
Mr. Darrell holds a BA degree from Hendrix College and an MBA from 
Harvard University.

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Vincent Pilette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
42 Years Old 
Chief Financial Officer 
Belgian national

Marcel Stolk  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
47 Years Old 
Sr. Vice President, Consumer Computing 
Platforms Business Group  
Dutch national

L. Joseph Sullivan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
60 Years Old 
Senior Vice President, 
Worldwide Operations 
U.S. national

Vincent Pilette joined Logitech in September 2013 as Chief Financial 
Officer.  Prior  to  joining  Logitech,  Mr.  Pilette  served  as  Chief 
Financial  Officer  of  Electronics  for  Imaging,  Inc.,  a  digital  printing 
innovation and solutions company, from January 2011 through August 
2013. From January 2009 through December 2010, he served as Vice 
President of Finance for the Enterprise Server, Storage and Networking 
Group  at  Hewlett-Packard  Company  (“HP”).  Prior  to  this  role, 
Mr.  Pilette  served  as  Vice  President  of  Finance  for  the  HP  Software 
Group from December 2005 through December 2008. Mr. Pilette held 
various other finance positions at HP, in the U.S and Europe, Middle 
East  and  Africa,  since  joining  HP  in  1997.  Mr.  Pilette  holds  an  MS 
in  Engineering  and  Business  from  Université  Catholique  de  Louvain 
in  Belgium  and  an  MBA  from  Kellogg  School  of  Management  at 
Northwestern University.

Marcel Stolk joined Logitech in March 2011 as Vice President, Sales 
and Marketing EMEA and Executive Managing Director EMEA, and 
was appointed Senior Vice President, Consumer Computing Platforms 
Business Group in January 2013. Previously, Mr. Stolk was the Senior 
Vice  President,  Worldwide  Sales  and  Marketing  at  Logitech,  from 
March  2001  to  October  2005,  and  held  a  number  of  positions  within 
the sales and marketing functions at Logitech from 1991 to 2001. Prior 
to  rejoining  Logitech  in  2011,  he  was  the  Chief  Executive  Officer  of 
SourceTag BV, a software company for unique tagging of cloud based 
data,  from  September  2010  to  March  2011.  Mr.  Stolk  has  also  been 
the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Adoria Investments BV, a 
private equity company, from October 2005 to July 2010, and he remains 
the sole owner. Before joining Logitech in 1991, Mr. Stolk held various 
sales and marketing positions at Aashima Technology BV, a provider 
of  PC  components  and  accessories,  in  the  Netherlands.  Mr.  Stolk 
studied at Utrecht University in the Netherlands and has participated 
in  university-level  executive  courses,  including  an  executive  training 
course at Stanford University.

L. Joseph Sullivan joined Logitech in October 2005 as Vice President, 
Operations  Strategy,  and  was  appointed  Senior  Vice  President, 
Worldwide  Operations  in  April  2006.  Prior  to  joining  Logitech, 
Mr. Sullivan was Vice President of Operational Excellence and Quality 
for Carrier Corporation, a subsidiary of United Technologies, from 2001 
to  2005.  Previously,  he  was  with  ACCO  Brands,  Inc.  in  engineering 
and manufacturing management roles from 1998 to 2001. Mr. Sullivan 
holds a BS degree in Marketing Management and an MBA degree in 
Operations Management from Suffolk University in Massachusetts.

4.2 

Involvements outside Logitech of the Executive Officers

No Logitech executive officer currently has supervisory, management, or material advisory functions outside 

Logitech. None of the Company’s executive officers hold any official functions or political posts.

4.3  Management Contracts

Logitech has not entered into any contractual relationships regarding the management of the Company or 

its subsidiaries.

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5.  Compensation, Shareholdings and Loans

Please  refer  to  Logitech’s  Compensation  Report  on  pages  91  to  127  of  our  Annual  Report,  Invitation 
and  Proxy  Statement  for  our  2014  Annual  General  Meeting,  of  which  this  Report  is  a  part,  for  information  on 
Logitech’s  compensation  of  its  Board  members  and  executive  officers,  and  regarding  how  and  why  we  make 
compensation decisions.

In addition, for information required to be disclosed under Swiss law regarding compensation during fiscal 
year 2014 of the individual members of the Board and of the executive officers, in aggregate, and regarding the 
security ownership of members of the Board of Directors and of Logitech executive officers as of March 31, 2014, 
among other disclosures, please refer to Note 17 – Other Disclosures Required by Swiss Law – in the Consolidated 
Financial Statements included in the 2014 Annual Report.

6. 

Shareholders’ Participation Rights 

6.1  Exercise and Limitations to Shareholders’ Voting Rights

Each registered share confers the right to one vote at a general meeting of shareholders. There are no limitations 
to the number of voting rights that a shareholder or group of shareholders is entitled to exercise, and there are no 
preferential voting rights. To exercise voting rights at a general meeting of shareholders, a shareholder must have 
registered their shares by the date set by the Board of Directors for the closing of the share register before each 
general meeting of shareholders. Refer to section 2.6 for more information on the registration process.

Any shareholder may be represented at a meeting by a person of its choice who need not be a shareholder of 
the Company. The power of attorney must be made in writing. The use of a form prepared by the Company may 
be required.

There are currently no limitations under Swiss law or in the Company’s Articles of Incorporation restricting 

the rights of shareholders outside Switzerland to hold or vote Logitech shares.

6.2  Shareholders’ Resolutions for which a Particular Majority is Required

In general, the resolutions of the general meeting of shareholders are passed with a simple majority of the votes 
cast. However, a number of resolutions may only be passed with a majority of two-thirds of the votes represented, 
including the following.

•	 change in the Company’s corporate purpose;

•	 creation of shares with privileged voting rights;

•	

restriction of the transferability of the shares;

•	 creation of authorized or conditional capital;

•	 capital increases to be paid-in by means of existing reserves, against contributions in kind, or conducted 

with a view to the acquisition of specific assets;

•	 grant of special benefits;

•	

suppression or limitation of the shareholders’ preferential subscription right;

•	 change of the registered office of the Company; and

•	

liquidation of the Company.

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6.3  Convocation of the General Meeting of Shareholders

The Board of Directors generally convenes a general meeting of shareholders. The convocation notice is made 
in writing and under Swiss law must be sent to each registered shareholder at the address recorded in the share 
register at least 20 days prior to the meeting.

Under our Articles of Incorporation one or more shareholders who represent together at least 10% of the share 
capital of the Company may demand that the Board of Directors convene a meeting. Such demands must be made 
in writing and received by the Board of Directors at least 60 days before the date of the proposed meeting.

The Company has received an exemption from compliance with a Nasdaq listing standard that requires that 
the quorum for shareholder meetings be at least 331/3% of the outstanding voting shares. Under Swiss law, public 
companies do not have specific quorum requirements for shareholder meetings. Accordingly, Logitech, like most 
other Swiss public companies, does not observe quorum requirements with respect to its shareholder meetings. 
In compliance with Swiss law, Logitech sends an invitation to all of its registered shareholders and publishes the 
notice of the meeting in the Swiss financial press. It also sends a proxy statement, or a notice of availability of the 
proxy statement, in either case prepared in accordance with U.S. securities laws, to all registered shareholders and 
all beneficial shareholders where requested by the registered shareholder or required by law. Logitech has combined 
the invitation required under Swiss law and the proxy statement required under U.S. law into one document, titled 
Invitation and Proxy Statement, for its 2014 Annual General Meeting, and  combined it with  its  Annual Report 
required under Swiss law and U.S. law to create one convenient document for shareholders. Also, to encourage 
attendance, Logitech holds its Annual General Meeting close to its operations in Switzerland.

6.4  Shareholders’ Right to Place Items on the Agenda of a Meeting

Under the Company’s Articles of Incorporation, one or more registered shareholders who together represent 
shares representing at least the lesser of (i) one percent of the Company’s issued share capital or (ii) an aggregate par 
value of one million Swiss francs, may demand that an item be placed on the agenda of a meeting of shareholders.

A request to place an item on the meeting agenda must be in writing, describe the proposal and be received by 
our Board of Directors at least 60 days prior to the date of the meeting. Demands by registered shareholders to place 
an item on the agenda of a meeting of shareholders should be sent to: Secretary to the Board of Directors, Logitech 
International S.A., EPFL – Quartier de l’Innovation, Daniel Borel Innovation Center 1015 Lausanne, Switzerland, 
or c/o Logitech Inc., 7600 Gateway Boulevard, Newark, CA 94560, USA.

6.5  Registration in the Company’s Share Register

Registration into the Company’s share register, or the sub-register maintained by the Company’s U.S. transfer 
agent, Compushare, occurs upon request and is not subject to any condition. The Company’s share register closes 
before a general meeting of shareholders on a date designated by the Board of Directors. Only those shareholders 
who are registered in the share register on the day the share register is closed have the right to vote at the meeting.

7.  Mandatory Offer and Change of Control Provisions

7.1  Mandatory Offer

Under Swiss law any shareholder who acquires more than 331/3% of the voting rights of a Swiss company 
whose shares are listed in whole or in part in Switzerland is required to make an offer to acquire all listed equity 
securities  of  the  company  at  a  minimum  price.  Logitech  International  S.A.’s  Articles  of  Incorporation  do  not 
remove this requirement. The Articles do not increase the participation threshold above which an offer must be 
made. Consequently, any person having acquired more than a third of the Company’s voting rights will be required 
to make an offer for all outstanding shares of the Company.

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7.2  Change of Control Provisions

Please  refer  to  our  Compensation  Report  at  pages  91  to  127  of  our  Annual  Report,  Invitation  and  Proxy 
Statement for the 2014 Annual General Meeting, of which this Report is a part, for information on the severance 
and change of control agreements in place with Logitech’s executive officers, and regarding the potential payments 
in the event of termination of service of an executive officer or a change-in-control of Logitech.

8.  Auditors

Under the Company’s Articles of Incorporation, the shareholders elect the Company’s independent auditors 

each year at the Annual General Meeting. Re-election is permitted.

The  Company’s  auditors  are  currently  PricewaterhouseCoopers  SA,  Lausanne  branch,  45,  Avenue  C.F. 
Ramuz,  P.O.  Box  1172,  CH-1001,  Lausanne,  Switzerland.  PwC  assumed  its  first  audit  mandate  for  Logitech  in 
1988. They were re-elected as the Company’s auditors in September 2013. The responsible principal audit partner 
as of March 31, 2014 is, and since fiscal year 2011 has been, Michael Foley. For purposes of U.S. securities law 
reporting,  PricewaterhouseCoopers  LLP,  San  Jose,  California,  serves  as  the  Company’s  independent  registered 
public accounting firm.

Please  refer  to  the  Corporate  Governance  and  Board  of  Directors  Matters  section  of  Logitech’s  Annual 
Report, Invitation and Proxy Statement for the 2014 Annual General Meeting, under the headings “Independent 
Auditors” and “Report of the Audit Committee,” for further information regarding the audit and non-audit fees 
paid by Logitech to PricewaterhouseCoopers during fiscal year 2014, pre-approval policies for non-audit work by 
PricewaterhouseCoopers,  and  the  supervisory  and  control  instruments  of  the  Board  of  Directors,  including  the 
Audit Committee of the Board, over the work and activities of PricewaterhouseCoopers.

9. 

Information Policy

The Company reports its financial results quarterly with an earnings press release. Quarterly financial results 

are scheduled to be released as follows:

Q3 FY15 Earnings Release and Conference Call  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Q4 FY15 Earnings Release and Conference Call  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

January 22, 2015
April 22, 2015

The Company’s 2014 Annual General Meeting is to be held December 18, 2014 at SwissTech Center, EPFL 

Lausanne, Switzerland. 

All registered shareholders and all shareholders in the United States that hold their shares through a U.S. 
bank or brokerage or other nominee receive a copy of the Logitech Annual Report, Invitation and Proxy Statement, 
or a notice that such documents are available. The Annual Report section of the document contains an overview 
of Logitech’s business in the fiscal year, audited financial statements for the group and the Company, the Report 
on Corporate Governance and other key financial and business information. The Invitation and Proxy Statement 
section of the document includes a description of the matters to be acted upon at the Annual General Meeting of 
shareholders, a Compensation Report on executive officer and Board member compensation, and other disclosures 
required under applicable Swiss and U.S. laws.

Logitech holds public conference calls after our quarterly earnings releases to discuss the results and present 
an opportunity for institutional analysts to ask questions of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer. 
Logitech also holds periodic analyst days where senior management present reviews of Logitech’s business. These 
events are webcast and remain available on Logitech’s Investor Relations website for a period of time after the 
events. Logitech senior management also regularly participates in institutional investor seminars and roadshows, 
many of which are also webcast.

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Our  Investor  Relations  Web  site  is  located  at  http://ir.logitech.com.  We  post  and  maintain  an  archive  of 
our  earnings  and  other  press  releases,  current  reports,  annual  and  quarterly  reports,  earnings  release  schedule, 
information regarding annual general meetings, further information on corporate governance, and other information 
regarding the Company on the Investor Relations Web site. The information we post includes, and in the future will 
include, filings we make with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC, including reports on Forms 
10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, our proxy statement related to our annual shareholders’ meeting, including our Compensation 
Report on executive officer and Board member compensation, and any amendments to those reports or statements 
filed or furnished pursuant to U.S. securities laws or Swiss laws. All such filings and information are available 
free of charge on the web site, and we make them available on the web site as soon as reasonably possible after we 
file or furnish them with the SEC. The contents of these web sites are not intended to be incorporated by reference 
into this report or in any other report or document we file and our references to these Web sites are intended to be 
inactive textual references only.

In  addition,  Logitech  publishes  press  releases  upon  occurrence  of  significant  events  within  Logitech. 
Shareholders  and  members  of  the  public  may  elect  to  receive  e-mails  when  Logitech  issues  press  releases 
upon  occurrence  of  significant  events  within  Logitech  or  other  press  releases  by  subscribing  through 
http://ir.logitech.com/alerts.cfm.

As  a  Swiss  company  traded  on  the  SIX  Swiss  Exchange,  and  as  a  company  subject  to  the  provisions 
of  Section  16  of  the  Securities  Exchange  Act  of  1934,  as  amended,  we  file  reports  on  transactions  in 
Logitech  securities  by  members  of  Logitech’s  Board  of  Directors  and  executive  officers.  The  reports 
that  we  file  with  the  SEC  on  Forms  3,  4  and  5  may  be  accessed  on  our  website  or  on  the  SEC’s  website  at 
http://www.sec.gov, and the reports that we file that are published by the SIX Swiss Exchange may be accessed at 
http://www.six-exchange-regulation.com/obligations/management_transactions_en.html.

For no charge, a copy of our annual reports and filings made with the SEC are available on our website and 
can  be  requested  by  contacting  our  Investor  Relations  department:  Logitech  Investor  Relations,  7600  Gateway 
Boulevard, Newark, CA 94560 USA, Main 510-795-8500, e-mail: LogitechIR@logitech.com.

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LOGITECH INTERNATIONAL S.A.
Consolidated Subsidiaries

Jurisdiction of Incorporation

Group 
Holding %

Share Capital

Name of Subsidiary
EUROPE

Labtec Europe S.A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Switzerland
Logi Trading and Services  

Limited Liability Company  . . . . . . . . . .  Hungary

Ireland

Jersey, Channel Islands

Logitech U.K. Limited . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  United Kingdom
Logitech (Jersey) Limited . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Logitech Espana BCN SL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Spain
Logitech Europe S.A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Switzerland
SAS Logitech France  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Republic of France
Logitech GmbH  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Federal Republic of Germany
Logitech Ireland Services Limited . . . . . . . . 
Logitech Italia SRL  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Republic of Italy
Logitech Mirial Srl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Republic of Italy
Logitech Nordic AB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Sweden
Logitech Benelux B.V.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Kingdom of the Netherlands
Logitech Poland Spolka z.o.o . . . . . . . . . . . .  Poland
Logitech S.A.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Switzerland
Logitech Middle East FZ-LLC . . . . . . . . . . .  United Arab Emirates
Logitech (Streaming Media) SA . . . . . . . . . .  Switzerland
Logitech Hellas MEPE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Greece
Logitech Schweiz AG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Switzerland
3Dconnexion SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Switzerland
Limited Liability Company “Logitech” . . . .  Russia
Logi Peripherals Technologies 

(South Africa) (Proprietary) Limited . . .  South Africa

Logitech Norway AS  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Norway

AMERICAS

Logitech Argentina S.R.L.   . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Argentina
Dexxa Accessorios 

De Informatica Do Brasil Ltda.  . . . . . . .  Brazil
Logitech Chile Limitada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Chile
Logitech de Mexico S.A. de C.V. . . . . . . . . .  Mexico
Logitech Canada Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Canada
Logitech Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  United States of America
Logitech (Streaming Media) Inc. . . . . . . . . .  United States of America
Logitech (Slim Devices) Inc.  . . . . . . . . . . . .  United States of America
WiLife, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  United States of America
Logitech Servicios Latinoamérica, 

S.A. de C.V. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Mexico

Ultimate Ears LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  United States of America
Ultimate Ears Incorporated  . . . . . . . . . . . . .  United States of America
UE Consumer, LLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  United States of America
SightSpeed, Inc.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  United States of America
LifeSize Communications, Inc.  . . . . . . . . . .  United States of America
UE Acquisition Inc.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  United States of America
Logitech Latin America, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . .  United States of America

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100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100

100
100

100

100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100

100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100

CHF

150,000

HUF
EUR
USD
EUR
CHF
EUR
EUR
EUR
EUR
EUR
SEK
EUR
PLN
CHF
AED
CHF
EUR
CHF
CHF
RUB

3,000,000
20,000
188
50,000
100,000
182,939
25,565
3
20,000
100,000
100,000
18,151
50,000
200,000
100,000
100,000
18,000
100,000
100,000
20,000

ZAR
NOK

1,000
100,000

ARS

10,000

10,000
BRL
1,000,000
CLP
50,000
MXN
CAD
100
USD 11,522,396
10
USD
10
USD
10
USD

MXN
USD
USD
USD
USD
USD
USD
USD

50,000
—
10
—
1
1
10
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LOGITECH INTERNATIONAL S.A.
Consolidated Subsidiaries—(Continued)

Jurisdiction of Incorporation

Group 
Holding %

Share Capital

Name of Subsidiary
ASIA PACIFIC

LogiCool Co., Ltd.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Logitech Electronic (India)  

Japan

Private Limited.  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

India

Logitech Far East, Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Taiwan, Republic of China
Logitech Hong Kong Limited . . . . . . . . . . . .  Hong Kong
Logitech Korea Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Korea
Logitech New Zealand Co., Ltd . . . . . . . . . .  New Zealand
Logitech Service Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. . . . . 
Logitech Singapore Pte. Ltd.  . . . . . . . . . . . .  Republic of Singapore
Logitech Technology (Suzhou) Co., Ltd . . . . 
Logitech (China) Technology, Ltd. . . . . . . . .  People’s Republic of China
Logitech Asia Logistics Limited  . . . . . . . . .  Hong Kong
Logitech Asia Pacific Limited . . . . . . . . . . .  Hong Kong
Logitech Australia Computer 

Peripherals Pty, Limited . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Commonwealth of Australia

Logitech (Beijing) Trading 

Company Limited . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  People’s Republic of China

Logitech Technology (Shenzhen)  

Consulting Co., Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  People’s Republic of China

Logitech Trading Pvt Ltd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Logitech Engineering & Designs India 

India

Private Limited . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

India

100

100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100

100

100

100
100

100

JPY 155,000,000

INR
107,760
TWD 480,000,000
USD
1,282
KRW 150,144,225
10,000
NZD
1
USD
SGD
500
USD 22,000,000
7,800,000
USD
13
USD
13
USD

AUD

12

CNY

5,000,000

HKD
INR

110,000
50,000

INR

500,000

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CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Report of Independent Auditors � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
Consolidated Statements of Operations—Years Ended March 31, 2014, 2013 (revised) 

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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)—Years Ended March 31, 2014, 

2013 (revised) and 2012 (restated)  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
Consolidated Balance Sheets—March 31, 2014 and 2013 (revised)  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows—Years Ended March 31, 2014, 2013 (revised) 

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Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity—Years Ended March 31, 2014, 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (restated) � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
Unaudited Quarterly Financial Data (revised, except for the three months 

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Report of the statutory auditor 
to the General Meeting of 
Logitech International SA 
Apples

Report of the statutory auditor on the consolidated financial statements

As  statutory  auditor,  we  have  audited  the  consolidated  financial  statements  of  Logitech  International  SA, 
which comprise the balance sheet, income statement, cash flow statement, statement of changes in shareholders’ 
equity, comprehensive income and notes, for the year ended 31 March 2014�

Board of Directors’ responsibility

The Board of Directors is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the consolidated financial 
statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (US GAAP) 
and  the  requirements  of  Swiss  law�  This  responsibility  includes  designing,  implementing  and  maintaining  an 
internal control system relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of consolidated financial statements that 
are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error� The Board of Directors is further responsible 
for selecting and applying appropriate accounting policies and making accounting estimates that are reasonable in 
the circumstances�

Auditor’s responsibility

Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audit� 
We conducted our audit in accordance with Swiss law, Swiss Auditing Standards and auditing standards generally 
accepted in the United States of America� Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain 
reasonable assurance whether the consolidated financial statements are free from material misstatement�

An  audit  involves  performing  procedures  to  obtain  audit  evidence  about  the  amounts  and  disclosures  in 
the consolidated financial statements� The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgment, including the 
assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to fraud or 
error� In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers the internal control system relevant to the entity’s 
preparation and fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements in order to design audit procedures that 
are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the 
entity’s internal control system� An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of the accounting policies 
used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the 
consolidated financial statements� We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate 
to provide a basis for our audit opinion�

Opinion

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2014 present fairly, in all 
material respects, the financial position, the results of operations and the cash flows in accordance with accounting 
principles generally accepted in the United States of America (US GAAP) and comply with Swiss law�

PricewaterhouseCoopers SA, avenue C.-F. Ramuz 45, case postale, CH-1001 Lausanne, Switzerland 
Téléphone: +41 58 792 81 00, Téléfax: +41 58 792 81 10, www.pwc.ch

PricewaterhouseCoopers SA is a member of the global PricewaterhouseCoopers network of firms, each of which is a separate and independent legal entity.

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Emphasis of Matter

As discussed in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company has restated its 2011, and 2012, 

and revised its 2013 consolidated financial statements� Our opinion is not qualified in respect of this matter�

Report on other legal requirements

We confirm that we meet the legal requirements on licensing according to the Auditor Oversight Act (AOA) 
and independence (article 728 CO and article 11 AOA) and that there are no circumstances incompatible with our 
independence  for  the  year  ended  31  March  2014�  However,  subsequent  to  31  March  2014,  we  provided  certain 
services which we now believe will impact our independence from August 2014 onwards; as a consequence, we will 
not stand for re-election as statutory auditors for the financial year ending 31 March 2015�

During  our  audit,  performed  in  accordance  with  article  728a  paragraph  1  item  3  CO  and  Swiss  Auditing 
Standard 890, we noted that an internal control system for the preparation of consolidated financial statements 
according  to  the  instructions  of  the  Board  of  Directors  was  not  designed  in  all  material  respects  regarding  the 
following matters:

•	 The  Company  did  not  implement  an  effective  control  environment  as  former  finance  management 
exercised bad judgment and failed to provide effective oversight, which resulted in ineffective information 
and communication, whereby certain of the Company’s finance personnel did not adequately document 
and  communicate  accounting  issues  across  the  organization,  including  to  the  Company’s  statutory 
auditor� Additionally, there was an insufficient complement of personnel with appropriate accounting 
knowledge, experience and competence, resulting in incorrect conclusions in the application of generally 
accepted accounting principles�

•	 The  Company  did  not  design  effective  controls  related  to:  a)  developing  an  appropriate  methodology 
to accrue the costs of product warranties given to end customers, including an on-going review of the 
assumptions  within  the  methodology  to  determine  the  completeness  and  accuracy  of  the  warranty 
accrual;  and  b)  the  consideration  of  all  relevant  information  and  documentation  of  the  underlying 
assumptions  in  the  Company’s  assessment  of  the  valuation  of  finished  goods,  work  in  process  and 
components inventory, including non-cancelable orders for such inventory, related to Company’s now 
discontinued Revue product�

•	 The Company did not design effective controls over the review of supporting information to determine 
the completeness and accuracy of the consolidated statement of cash flows, the consolidated statement 
of comprehensive income (loss) and disclosures in the notes to the consolidated financial statements�

In our opinion, except for the matters described in the preceding paragraph, an internal control system exists 
which has been designed for the preparation of consolidated financial statements according to the instructions of 
the Board of Directors�

We recommend that the consolidated financial statements submitted to you be approved�

PricewaterhouseCoopers SA

Michael Foley 
Audit expert 
Auditor in charge

Lausanne, 17 November 2014

Filippos Mintiloglitis
Audit expert

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS 
(In thousands, except per share amounts)

Years Ended March 31,

2014

2013

2012

Net sales  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
Cost of goods sold � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
Gross profit � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 

$2,128,713
1,400,844
727,869

Operating expenses:

Marketing and selling � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
Research and development � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
General and administrative � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
Impairment of goodwill and other assets � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
Restructuring charges � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
Total operating expenses � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
Operating income (loss) � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
Interest income (expense), net  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
Other income (expense), net � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 

Income (loss) before income taxes � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
Net income (loss)� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 

Net income (loss) per share:

Basic  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
Diluted � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 

Shares used to compute net income (loss) per share:

Basic  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
Diluted � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
Cash dividends per share � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 

379,747
139,385
118,940
—
13,811
651,883
75,986
(397)
1,993

77,582
3,278
74,304

0�46
0�46

160,619
162,526
0�22

$

$
$

$

As Revised
$2,099,277
1,389,643
709,634

As Restated
$2,316,203
1,508,670
807,533

431,886
155,012
114,381
216,688
43,704
961,671
(252,037)
907
(2,198)

422,116
162,159
109,260
—
—
693,535
113,998
2,674
7,655

(253,328)
(25,810)
$ (227,518)

124,327
20,090
$ 104,237

$
$

$

(1�44)
(1�44)

158,468
158,468
0�85

$
$

$

0�60
0�59

174,648
175,591
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) 
(In thousands)

Net income (loss) � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
Other comprehensive income (loss):

Foreign currency translation gain (loss):

Foreign currency translation gain (loss)  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
Reclass of foreign currency translation loss included in other 

Years Ended March 31,

2014

2013

2012

$74,304

As Revised
$(227,518)

As Restated
$104,237

2,119

(6,381)

(8,232)

income, net  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �

665

—

—

Defined benefit pension plans:

Net gain (loss) and prior service costs, net of taxes� � � � � � � � � � � �
Reclass of amortization included in operating expenses� � � � � � � �

5,551
2,017

3,873
3,633

(11,549)
260

Hedging gain (loss):

Unrealized hedging gain (loss)  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
Reclass of hedging gain (loss) included in cost of goods sold� � � �

(3,497)
2,472

(1,190)
1,756

3,337
(421)

Net change in unrealized investment loss:

Net unrealized loss on investments for the period� � � � � � � � � � � � �
Reclass of investment loss included in other 

—

—

(342)

income (expense), net � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
Other comprehensive income (loss):  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
Total comprehensive income (loss)  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �

—
9,327
$83,631

(343)
1,348
$(226,170)

(483)
(17,430)
$ 86,807

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS 
(In thousands, except per share amounts)

Current assets:

ASSETS

Cash and cash equivalents � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
Accounts receivable, net  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
Inventories  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
Other current assets � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
Assets held for sale� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
Total current assets� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 

Non-current assets:

Property, plant and equipment, net  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
Goodwill� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
Other intangible assets� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
Other assets  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
Total assets � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EquITY

Current liabilities:

March 31,

2014

2013

As Revised

$ 469,412
182,029
222,402
59,157
—
933,000

88,391
345,010
10,529
74,460
$1,451,390

$ 333,824
178,959
262,644
60,377
10,960
846,764

93,721
341,357
26,024
74,467
$1,382,333

Accounts payable � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
Accrued and other current liabilities � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
Liabilities held for sale� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
Total current liabilities � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 

$ 242,815
211,972
—
454,787

$ 265,405
193,084
3,202
461,691

Non-current liabilities:

Income taxes payable � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
Other non-current liabilities  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
Total liabilities  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 

93,126
99,349
647,262

98,827
99,862
660,380

Commitments and contingencies (note 12)
Shareholders’ equity:

Registered shares, CHF 0�25 par value:� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 

30,148

30,148

Issued and authorized shares—173,106 at March 31, 2014 and 

March 31, 2013

Conditionally authorized shares—50,000 at March 31, 2014 and 

March 31, 2013

Additional paid-in capital  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 

—

—

Less shares in treasury, at cost—10,206 at March 31, 2014 and 

13,855 at March 31, 2013  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
Retained earnings  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
Total shareholders’ equity  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 

(116,510)
976,292
(85,802)
804,128
$1,451,390

(179,990)
966,924
(95,129)
721,953
$1,382,333

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS 
(In thousands)

2014

Year ended March 31,
2013
As Revised

2012
As Restated

Cash flows from operating activities:

Net income (loss)� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by 

$ 74,304

$(227,518)

$ 104,237

operating activities:
Depreciation  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
Amortization of other intangible assets  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
Share-based compensation expense � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
Impairment of goodwill and other assets � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
Impairment of investments � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
Loss (gain) on disposal of property, plant and equipment � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
Gain on sale of securities  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
Deferred income taxes and other  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �

Changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:

Accounts receivable� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
Inventories � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
Other assets � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
Accounts payable � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
Accrued and other liabilities � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
Net cash provided by operating activities � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �

Cash flows from investing activities:

Purchases of property, plant and equipment � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
Investment in privately held companies � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
Proceeds from sales of available-for-sale securities � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
Proceeds from return of investment from strategic investments � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
Proceeds from sales of property and plant � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
Purchase of trading investments � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
Proceeds from sales of trading investments � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
Net cash used in investing activities � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �

Cash flows from financing activities:

Payment of cash dividends � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
Purchases of treasury shares � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
Proceeds from sales of shares upon exercise of options and purchase rights  � � � � � �
Tax withholdings related to net share settlements of restricted stock units � � � � � � � �
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
Net cash used in financing activities � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
Non-cash investing activities:

Property, plant and equipment purchased during the period and included in 

period end liability accounts � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �

Supplemental cash flow information:

Interest paid � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
Income taxes paid, net� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �

48,967
17,771
25,546
—
624
4,411
—
(2,246)
(4,828)

(219)
49,471
(1,388)
(21,322)
14,330
205,421

(46,658)
(300)
(650)
—
261
—
(8,450)
8,994
(46,803)

51,766
23,571
25,198
216,688
3,600
2,007
(831)
(26)
(3,209)

45,273
23,109
5,381
(33,406)
(9,214)
122,389

(54,487)
(4,420)
—
917
—
—
(4,196)
4,463
(57,723)

52,277
27,198
31,529
—
—
(6,533)
(6,109)
(37)
(2,249)

29,279
(33,277)
(2,570)
3,327
5,462
202,534

(54,199)
—
(18,814)
6,550
—
8,967
(7,505)
7,399
(57,602)

(36,123)
—
16,914
(5,718)
2,246
(22,681)
(349)
135,588
333,824
$469,412

(133,462)
(87,812)
15,982
(2,375)
26
(207,641)
(1,571)
(144,546)
478,370
$ 333,824

—
(156,036)
17,591
(966)
37
(139,374)
(5,119)
439
477,931
$ 478,370

$

$
$

5,204

$

4,828

$

5,454

1,080
9,189

1,293
$
$ 14,108

110
$
$ 14,422

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EquITY 
(In thousands)

Registered shares
Shares Amount

March 31, 2011 (As Reported) � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �  191,606
Adjustment to opening shareholders’ equity, 

net of tax � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 

—
March 31, 2011 (As Restated)� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �  191,606
—
Total comprehensive income (loss) � � � � � � � � � � � 
—
Purchase of treasury shares � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
Tax effects from share-based awards� � � � � � � � � � 
—
Sale of shares upon exercise of options and 

$33,370

—
$33,370
—
—
—

Additional 
paid‑in 
capital
As Revised
$

—

$

—
—
—
—
(4,991)

Treasury shares

Shares

Amount

Retained 
earnings

As Revised As Restated
$(264,019) $1,488,929

—

(21,359)
$(264,019) $1,467,570
104,237
—
—

—
(156,036)
—

12,433

—
12,433
—
17,509
—

Accumulated 
other 
comprehensive 
loss
As Revised
$(78,518)

(529)
$(79,047)
(17,430)
—
—

Total
As Restated
$1,179,762

(21,888)
$1,157,874
86,807
(156,036)
(4,991)

purchase rights � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 

—

—

(17,055)

(2,442)

67,754

(33,080)

—

17,619

Issuance of shares upon vesting of restricted 

—
stock units  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
—
Share-based compensation expense  � � � � � � � � � � 
March 31, 2012 (As Restated)  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �  191,606
—
Total comprehensive income (loss) � � � � � � � � � � � 
—
Purchase of treasury shares � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
Tax effects from share-based awards� � � � � � � � � � 
—
Sale of shares upon exercise of options and 

—
—
$33,370
—
—
—

$

(9,237)
31,283
—
—
—
(1,178)

(327)
—
27,173
—
8,600
—

8,472
—

—
—
$(343,829) $1,538,727
— (227,518)
—
—

(87,812)
—

—
—
$(96,477)
1,348
—
—

(765)
31,283
$1,131,791
(226,170)
(87,812)
(1,178)

purchase rights � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 

—

—

(2,326)

(2,604)

61,653

(43,331)

—

15,996

Issuance of shares upon vesting of restricted 

—
stock units  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
—
Share-based compensation expense  � � � � � � � � � � 
—
Cash dividends � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
Cancellation of treasury shares � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
(18,500)
March 31, 2013 (As Revised) � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �  173,106
—
Total comprehensive income � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
—
Purchase of treasury shares � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
Tax effects from share-based awards� � � � � � � � � � 
—
Sale of shares upon exercise of options and 

—
—
—
(3,222)
$30,148
—
—
—

(814)
(21,341)
—
24,845
—
—
— (18,500)
13,855
—
—
—
—
—
—
(2,046)

$

170,714

—
19,284
—
—
— (133,462)
(167,492)
$(179,990) $ 966,924
74,304
—
—

—
—
—

—
—
—
—
$(95,129)
9,327
—
—

(2,057)
24,845
(133,462)
—
$ 721,953
83,631
—
(2,046)

purchase rights � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 

—

—

339

(2,601)

45,388

(28,813)

—

16,914

Issuance of shares upon vesting of restricted 

—
stock units  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
—
Share-based compensation expense  � � � � � � � � � � 
Cash dividends � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
—
March 31, 2014 � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �  173,106

—
—
—
$30,148

(23,810)
25,517
—
—

$

(1,048)
—
—
10,206

18,092
—
—

—
—
(36,123)
$ (116,510) $ 976,292

—
—
—
$(85,802)

(5,718)
25,517
(36,123)
$ 804,128

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LOGITECH INTERNATIONAL S.A.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Note 1 — The Company

Logitech  International  S.A,  together  with  its  consolidated  subsidiaries,  (“Logitech”  or  the  “Company”) 
develops and markets innovative hardware and software products that enable or enhance digital navigation, music 
and video entertainment, gaming, social networking, and audio and video communication over the Internet.

The  Company  has  two  operating  segments,  peripherals  and  video  conferencing.  Logitech’s  peripherals 
segment  encompasses  the  design,  manufacturing  and  marketing  of  peripherals  for  personal  computers  (“PCs”), 
tablets  and  other  digital  platforms.  The  Company’s  video  conferencing  segment  offers  scalable  high-definition 
(“HD”) video communications endpoints, HD video conferencing systems with integrated monitors, video bridges 
and other infrastructure software and hardware to support large-scale video deployments, and services to support 
these products.

The  Company  sells  its  peripherals  products  to  a  network  of  distributors,  retailers  and  original  equipment 
manufacturers  (“OEMs”).  The  Company  sells  its  video  conferencing  products  and  services  to  distributors, 
value-added resellers, OEMs and, occasionally, direct enterprise customers. The large majority of the Company’s 
net sales have historically been derived from peripherals products for use by consumers.

Logitech was founded in Switzerland in 1981 and Logitech International S.A. has been the parent holding 
company of Logitech since 1988. Logitech International S.A. is a Swiss holding company with its registered office 
in Apples, Switzerland, which conducts its business through subsidiaries in Americas, Europe, Middle East, Africa 
(“EMEA”)  and  Asia  Pacific.  Shares  of  Logitech  International  S.A.  are  listed  on  both  the  Nasdaq  Global  Select 
Market under the trading symbol LOGI and the SIX Swiss Exchange under the trading symbol LOGN.

Note 2 — Restatement and Revision of Previously Issued Consolidated Financial Statements

As  the  Company  announced  on  May  21,  2014,  the  Audit  Committee,  with  the  assistance  of  independent 
advisors, began an independent investigation of certain accounting matters related to the Company’s previously 
issued financial statements.

On  September  3,  2014,  the  Company  announced  that,  in  connection  with  this  investigation,  the  Audit 
Committee,  on  the  recommendation  of  management,  concluded  that  the  Company’s  previously  issued  financial 
statements for fiscal years 2011 and 2012 and the first quarter of fiscal year 2012 could no longer be relied on due 
to an accounting misstatement for inventory valuation reserves for Logitech’s now-discontinued Revue product. 
As a result, the Company recorded an adjustment to increase cost of goods sold and to increase inventory valuation 
reserves and the accrual for supplier liability for components related to the Company’s now discontinued Revue 
product by $30.7 million during fiscal year ended March 31, 2011, with a corresponding decrease to cost of goods 
sold in fiscal year ended March 31, 2012. As a result, net income and net income per share for fiscal year ended 
March 31, 2011 was reduced by $30.7 million and $0.17 per share, respectively, with a corresponding increase in 
fiscal year ended March 31, 2012. In conjunction with recording of the adjustments related to this restatement, the 
Company  recorded  other  immaterial  corrections  to  the  consolidated  financial  statements  included  in  this  Form 
10-K for the fiscal years ended March 31, 2013 and 2012.

The  Audit  Committee  has  completed  its  independent  investigation  and  found  that,  in  connection  with  its 
quarterly close processes, up until June 2013, the Company’s finance organization would compile lists of financial 
items, which included significant accounting entries recorded during the quarter, late accounting entries, disclosure 
items and certain other items with potential accounting implications. The lists used to track these financial items 
appear to have been primarily shared within certain parts of the Company’s finance organization and were not shared 
with the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm. Typically, there were between approximately 

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thirty to fifty items per quarter on these lists and there were multiple versions of these lists per quarter, as items 
were added, removed and changed. Some of the items on the list were discussed with the Company’s independent 
registered public accounting firm while others were not.

As part of the independent investigation, the Company determined that nine historical items from these lists 
during a five year period should have been recorded in an earlier period or a different amount should have been 
recorded. The largest item relates to the now-discontinued Revue product and is the cause for the restatement. Two 
items—the warranty accrual and the amortization of certain intangible assets—were on the lists in prior periods 
and were not addressed in a timely manner before the Company corrected them in its revised Form 10-K/A filed 
on August 7, 2013. Certain former finance employees signed the May 30, 2013 management representation letter 
to the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm without disclosing these issues and, as a result, 
the management representation letter was inaccurate on this point. Six items are not material individually or in 
aggregate to any of the annual or interim periods reported but are nevertheless being corrected in these restated 
consolidated financial statements.

There  are  two  elements  to  the  restatement  related  to  the  Revue  product:  (1)  a  lower  of  cost  or  market 
(“LCM”) charge based on the net realizable value of finished goods and work in process on-hand inventory and 
non-cancelable orders for such inventory, and (2) an excess and obsolescence charge for non-cancelable orders for 
inventory components. The Audit Committee found that certain former members of the finance organization had 
information that was not considered, that showed a future loss that was estimable and probable before the filing of 
the Form 10-K on May 27, 2011 and that such loss was not recorded in the Company’s fiscal year 2011 financial 
statements.  Certain  former  members  of  the  finance  organization  erroneously  accounted  for  the  LCM  charge  in 
fiscal year 2011 based on the current price or on price reductions approved by management instead of considering 
available  contemporaneous  evidence  of  anticipated  future  price  reductions  and  losses  which  were  estimable 
and probable at the time. In addition, the Audit Committee found that a management representation letter dated 
May  27,  2011  to  the  Company’s  independent  registered  public  accounting  firm  incorrectly  stated  that  probable 
future pricing adjustments were considered in the LCM calculation. With respect to the Revue components, certain 
former members of the finance organization did not consider all available information and therefore did not record 
a charge in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2011 for non-cancelable orders related to components considered excess 
and  obsolete.  The  analysis  erroneously  assumed  the  components  would  be  manufactured  into  finished  goods, 
though there was information available that showed that the components would not be manufactured into finished 
goods. This information was not reflected in the Company’s accounting or provided to the Company’s independent 
registered public accounting firm. The Audit Committee found that the Company did not have an adequate basis 
for the historical accounting treatment of the components in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2011.

The restated and revised financial statements included the following adjustments:

(1) 

Inventory Valuation Reserve—As described above, the Company determined that there was a material 
accounting misstatement for Logitech’s now-discontinued Revue product in fiscal years 2012 and 2011. 
As a result, the Company recorded an adjustment to increase cost of goods sold, and to increase inventory 
valuation  reserves  and  supplier  liability  for  components  related  to  the  Company’s  now  discontinued 
Revue product by $30.7 million during fiscal year ended March 31, 2011, with a corresponding decrease 
to cost of goods sold during fiscal year ended March 31, 2012.

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(2)  Property  Plant  and  Equipment  Capitalization  Threshold  Convention—Historically,  the  Company’s 
practice was to apply an accounting convention to immediately expense the entire purchase price of 
all  property  and  equipment  that  cost  less  than  certain  dollar  thresholds  instead  of  capitalizing  and 
depreciating  such  property  and  equipment  over  its  useful  life.  The  Company  determined  that  the 
thresholds  utilized  were  incorrect  and  resulted  in  a  cumulative  understatement  of  net  income  and 
retained earnings through March 31, 2011 of $8.3 million, which the company corrected through an 
increase to opening retained earnings as of that date. The impact of the correction also resulted in a 
decrease in cost of goods sold and operating expense and increase in operating income of $0.1 million 
in fiscal year 2012 and an increase in cost of goods sold and operating expense and increase in operating 
loss of $1.3 million in fiscal year 2013.

(3)  Settlement Accrual—The Company determined that it incorrectly recorded a release of a legal settlement 
accrual of $1.3 million in fiscal year 2012 instead of correctly in fiscal year 2011 as the contingency 
was resolved before the Annual Report Form 10-K of fiscal year 2011 was issued. The impact of this 
adjustment was an increase in operating income by $1.3 million in fiscal year 2011 and a corresponding 
decrease of operating income for the same amount in fiscal year 2012.

(4)  Other Adjustments—The Company is also correcting a number of other immaterial errors which were 
previously recorded in prior periods as out-of-period adjustments and are now being revised to report 
them in the correct period as well as to correct other immaterial errors that were previously uncorrected. 
Among the corrections, the Company is correcting its accrual for worker compensation, liability for 
certain of its defined benefit pension plans, balance sheet reclassifications, cash flow reclassifications 
and tax impact of the above adjustments.

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Consolidated Statements of Operations

The  following  table  presents  the  impact  of  correcting  adjustments  on  the  Company’s  previously-reported 

consolidated statements of operations for fiscal years 2013 and 2012 (in thousands):

Year ended March 31, 2013

Year ended March 31, 2012

—
408(2)
—
(491)(4)
(523)

396(2)
(108)(4)
324(2)
481(4)
214(2)
343(4)

Net sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 2,099,883
1,389,726
Cost of goods sold . . . . . . . . . . . . .

As Reported Adjustments
$ (606)(4)

As Revised

As Reported Adjustments

$2,099,277 $2,316,203 $

—

1,389,643

1,537,921

(30,730)(1)
(25)(2)
1,294(3)
210(4)

As Restated
$ 2,316,203
1,508,670

709,634

778,282

29,251

807,533

Gross profit  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating expenses:

710,157

Marketing and selling  . . . . . . .

431,598

Research and development. . . .

154,207

General and administrative . . .

113,824

431,886

423,854

155,012

162,711

114,381

109,456

Impairment of goodwill and 

other assets . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Restructuring charges  . . . . . . .
Total operating expenses. . .
Operating income (loss). . . . . . . . .
Interest income, net . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other income (expense), net  . . . . .
Income (loss) 

216,688
43,704
960,021
(249,864)
907
(2,198)

—
—
1,650
(2,173)
—
—

216,688
43,704
961,671
(252,037)
907
(2,198)

—
—
696,021
82,261
2,674
7,655

(24)(2)
(1,714)(4)
(20)(2)
(532)(4)
(13)(2)
(183)(4)

—
—
(2,486)
31,737
—
—

422,116

162,159

109,260

—
—
693,535
113,998
2,674
7,655

before income taxes . . . . . . . . .

(251,155)

(2,173)

(253,328)

92,590

31,737

124,327

Provision for (benefit from) 

income taxes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(25,588)

(222)(4)

Net income (loss) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ (225,567) $(1,951)
Net income (loss) per share:

(25,810)
$ (227,518) $

19,819
72,771 $ 31,466

271(4)

20,090
$ 104,237

Basic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
Diluted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $

(1.42) $ (0.02)
(1.42) $ (0.02)

$
$

(1.44) $
(1.44) $

0.42 $
0.41 $

0.18
0.18

Shares used to compute net 
income (loss) per share:
Basic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diluted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cash dividend per share. . . . . . . . . $

158,468
158,468
0.85

—
—
$ —

158,468
158,468

174,648
175,591

$

0.85 $

— $

—
—
—

$
$

$

0.60
0.59

174,648
175,591
—

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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)

The  following  table  presents  the  impact  of  correcting  adjustments  on  the  Company’s  previously-reported 

consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss) for fiscal years 2013 and 2012 (in thousands):

Year ended March 31, 2013

Year ended March 31, 2012

Net income (loss) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ (225,567) $ — $ (227,518) $ 72,771

As Reported Adjustments As Revised As Reported Adjustments As Restated
$104,237

(1,342)(2)
—
(609)(4)

$30,730(1)
82(2)
(1,294)(3)
1,948(4)

Other comprehensive income:

Foreign currency translation loss:
Foreign currency translation 

loss  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(6,333)

(48)(4)

(6,381)

(8,213)

(19)(4)

(8,232)

Defined benefit pension plans:
Net gain (loss) and prior  

service costs,  
net of taxes  . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Reclass of amortization 
included in operating 
expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Hedging gain (loss):

Unrealized hedging  

4,794

(921)(4)

3,873

(11,564)

15(4)

(11,549)

4,252

(619)(4)

3,633

275

(15)(4)

260

gain (loss) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reclass of hedging loss (gain) 

included in cost of  
goods sold . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(1,190)

1,756

Net change in unrealized 

investment loss:
Net unrealized loss  
on investments  
for the period. . . . . . . . . . . .

Reclass of investment gain 

included in other income 
(expense), net  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other comprehensive 

—

(343)

—

—

—

—

(1,190)

3,337

1,756

(421)

—

(342)

(343)

(483)

—

—

—

—

3,337

(421)

(342)

(483)

income (loss):  . . . . . . . .

2,936

(1,588)

1,348

(17,411)

(19)

(17,430)

Total comprehensive  

income (loss). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ (222,631) $ (3,539)

$ (226,170) $ 55,360

$31,447

$ 86,807

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Consolidated Balance Sheet

The  following  table  presents  the  impact  of  correcting  adjustments  on  the  Company’s  previously-reported 

consolidated balance sheet as of March 31, 2013 (in thousands):

As Reported

March 31, 2013
Adjustments

As Revised

Current assets:

ASSETS

Cash and cash equivalents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accounts receivable, net  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inventories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other current assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Asset held for sale  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total current assets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$ 333,824
179,565
261,083
58,103
10,960
843,535

$ — $ 333,824
178,959
262,644
60,377
10,960
846,764

(606)(4)
1,561(4)
2,274(4)
—
3,229

Non-recurring assets:

Property, plant and equipment, net  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

87,649

Goodwill. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other intangible assets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other assets  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

341,357
26,024
75,098
$1,373,663

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Current liabilities:

7,034(2)
(962)(4)
—
—
(631)(4)

$ 8,670

93,721

341,357
26,024
74,467
$1,382,333

Accounts payable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accrued and other current liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Liabilities held for sale. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total current liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$ 265,995
192,774
3,202
461,971

(590)(4)
310(4)
—
(280)

265,405
193,084
3,202
461,691

Non-current liabilities:

Income taxes payable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other non-current liabilities  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

98,827
97,055
$ 657,853

—
2,807(4)

$ 2,527

98,827
99,862
$ 660,380

Commitments and contingencies
Shareholders’ equity:

Registered shares, CHF 0.25 par value: 

Issued and authorized shares—173,106 at March 31, 2013 
Conditionally authorized shares—50,000 at March 31, 2013 . . .
Additional paid-in capital  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Less: shares in treasury, at cost—13,855 at March 31, 2013 . . . .
Retained earnings  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$

30,148
—
(177,847)
956,502

Accumulated other comprehensive loss  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total shareholders’ equity  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(92,993)
715,810
$1,373,663

—
—
(2,143)(4)
7,034(2)
3,388(4)
(2,136)(4)
6,143
$ 8,670

30,148
—
(179,990)
966,924

(95,129)
721,953
$1,382,333

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

The  following  table  presents  the  impact  of  correcting  adjustments  on  the  Company’s  previously-reported 

consolidated statements of cash flows for fiscal years 2013 and 2012 (in thousands):

Year ended March 31, 2013

Year ended March 31, 2012

As Reported Adjustments As Revised As Reported Adjustments As Restated

Cash flows from operating activities:

Net income (loss)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ (225,567)

$

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash  

provided by operating activities:
Depreciation  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Amortization of other intangible assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Share-based compensation expense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Impairment of goodwill and other assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Impairment of investments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loss (gain) on disposal of property, plant and equipment. . .
Gain on sales of available-for-sale securities. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inventory valuation adjustment  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation  . . . . . .
Deferred income taxes and other  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:

Accounts receivable  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inventories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accounts payable  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accrued and other liabilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

44,419

23,571
25,198
216,688
3,600
—
(831)
—
(26)
11,552

44,667
23,954
(1,420)
(34,069)
(14,594)

Net cash provided by operating activities . . . . . . . . . . . .

117,142

Cash flows from investing activities:

Purchases of property, plant and equipment  . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Purchase of strategic investment  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Proceeds from sales of available-for-sale securities  . . . . . . .
Proceeds from sales of property and plant. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Purchases of trading investments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Proceeds from sales of trading investments. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net cash used in investing activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(49,240)
(4,420)
—
917
—
(4,196)
4,463
(52,476)

Cash flows from financing activities:

Payment of cash dividends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Purchases of treasury shares. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Proceeds from sales of shares upon exercise of  

(133,462)
(87,812)

options and purchase rights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

15,982

Tax withholdings related to net share settlements of  

restricted stock units  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation  . . . . . .
Net cash used in financing activities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(2,375)
26
(207,641)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash  

equivalents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(1,571)

Net increase (decrease) in cash and  

(144,546)
cash equivalents  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period  . . . . . . . . . . . .
478,370
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 333,824
Non-cash investing activities:

Property, plant and equipment purchased during the period 

and included in period end liability accounts . . . . . . . . . $

4,828

Supplemental cash flow information:

Interest paid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
1,293
Income taxes paid, net. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 14,108

$

$

$
$

—
(1,342)(2)
—
(609)(4)

6,589(2)
758(4)
—
—
—
—
2,007(4)
—
—
—

(14,761)(4)

606(4)
(845)(4)
6,801(4)
663(4)
—
5,380(4)
5,247

(5,247)(2)
—
—
—
—
—
—
(5,247)

—
—

—

—
—
—

—

—
—
—

—

—
—

$ (227,518)

$ 72,771

$ 104,237

$ 30,730(1)
82(2)
(1,294)(3)
1,948(4)

51,766

45,968

23,571
25,198
216,688
3,600
2,007
(831)
—
(26)
(3,209)

45,273
23,109
5,381
(33,406)
(9,214)

27,198
31,529
—
—
(8,967)
(6,109)
34,074
(37)
137

29,279
(36,621)
(4,621)
3,622
7,919

122,389

196,142

(54,487)
(4,420)
—
917
—
(4,196)
4,463
(57,723)

(47,807)
—
(18,814)
6,550
8,967
(7,505)
7,399
(51,210)

(133,462)
(87,812)

—
(156,036)

15,982

17,591

(2,375)
26
(207,641)

(966)
37
(139,374)

(1,571)

(5,119)

(144,546)
478,370
$ 333,824

439
477,931
$ 478,370

$

4,828

$

5,454

$
1,293
$ 14,108

$
110
$ 14,422

$

$

$
$

6,310(2)
(1)(4)
—
—
—
—
2,434(4)
—

(34,074)(1)

—
(2,386)(4)

—
3,344(4)
2,051(4)
(295)(4)
1,294(3)
(3,751)(4)
6,392

(6,392)(2)
—
—
—
—
—
—
(6,392)

—
—

—

—
—
—

—

—
—
—

—

—
—

52,277

27,198
31,529
—
—
(6,533)
(6,109)
—
(37)
(2,249)

29,279
(33,277)
(2,570)
3,327
5,462

202,534

(54,199)
—
(18,814)
6,550
8,967
(7,505)
7,399
(57,602)

—
(156,036)

17,591

(966)
37
(139,374)

(5,119)

439
477,931
$ 478,370

$

5,454

$
110
$ 14,422

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Basis of Presentation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Logitech and its subsidiaries. All intercompany 
balances and transactions have been eliminated. The consolidated financial statements are presented in accordance 
with U.S. GAAP (accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America).

Fiscal Year

The Company’s fiscal year ends on March 31. Interim quarters are thirteen-week periods, each ending on a 
Friday. For purposes of presentation, the Company has indicated its quarterly periods as ending on the month end.

Use of Estimates

The  preparation  of  financial  statements  in  conformity  with  U.S.  GAAP  requires  management  to  make 
judgments, estimates and assumptions that affect reported amounts of assets, liabilities, net sales and expenses, 
and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. Examples of significant estimates and assumptions made by 
management involve the fair value of goodwill, warranty liabilities, accruals for discretionary customer programs, 
sales return reserves, allowance for doubtful accounts, inventory valuation, uncertain tax positions, and valuation 
allowances for deferred tax assets. Although these estimates are based on management’s best knowledge of current 
events and actions that may impact the Company in the future, actual results could differ from those estimates.

Foreign Currencies

The functional currency of the Company’s operations is primarily the U.S. Dollar. To a lesser extent, certain 
operations use the Euro, Chinese Renminbi, Swiss Franc, or other local currencies as their functional currencies. 
The financial statements of the Company’s subsidiaries whose functional currency is other than the U.S. Dollar 
are translated to U.S. Dollars using period-end rates of exchange for assets and liabilities and monthly average 
rates for net sales, income and expenses. Cumulative translation gains and losses are included as a component of 
shareholders’ equity in accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss). Gains and losses arising from transactions 
denominated in currencies other than a subsidiary’s functional currency are reported in other income (expense), net 
in the consolidated statements of operations.

Revenue Recognition

Revenues are recognized when all of the following criteria are met:

•	 evidence of an arrangement between the Company and the customer exists;

•	 delivery has occurred and title and risk of loss has transferred to the customer;

•	

the price of the product is fixed or determinable; and

•	 collectability of the receivable is reasonably assured.

For  sales  of  most  hardware  peripherals  products  and  hardware  bundled  with  software  incidental  to  its 
functionality, these criteria are met at the time delivery has occurred and title and risk of loss have transferred to 
the customer.

The Company’s video conferencing segment has multiple-deliverable revenue arrangements that include both 
undelivered software elements and hardware with software essential to its functionality. The Company uses the 
following  hierarchy  to  determine  the  relative  selling  price  for  allocating  revenue  to  the  deliverables:  (i)  VSOE 
(vendor  specific  objective  evidence)  of  fair  value,  if  available;  (ii)  TPE  (third  party  evidence),  if  VSOE  is  not 

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available; or (iii) ESP (best estimate of selling price), if neither VSOE nor TPE are available. Management judgment 
must be used to determine the appropriate deliverables and associated relative selling prices. The Company has 
identified  Logitech  Revue,  discontinued  in  fiscal  year  2013,  and  the  Lifesize  video  conferencing  products  as 
products sold with software components that qualify as multiple-deliverable revenue arrangements.

Lifesize products include the following deliverables:

•	 Non-software deliverables

•	 Hardware with software essential to the functionality of the hardware device delivered at time of sale

•	 Maintenance for hardware with essential software, including future when-and-if-available unspecified 

upgrades

•	 Other services, including training and installation

•	 Software deliverables

•	 Non-essential software

•	 Maintenance for non-essential software, including future when-and-if available unspecified upgrades

The relative selling price for Lifesize hardware with essential software and non-essential software is based 
on  ESP,  as  VSOE  and  TPE  cannot  be  established  due  to  variable  price  discounting.  Key  factors  considered  in 
developing  ESP  are  historical  selling  prices  of  the  product,  pricing  of  substantially  similar  products,  and  other 
market conditions. Lifesize sells maintenance for non-essential software, maintenance for hardware with essential 
software, and other services on a standalone basis, and therefore has established VSOE for those deliverables.

The consideration received for multiple element arrangements consisting of both non-software and software 
deliverables  is  allocated  based  on  relative  selling  prices  to  the  non-software  deliverables  and  the  software 
deliverables  as  a  group.  Amounts  allocated  to  non-software-related  elements,  such  as  delivered  hardware  with 
essential software, are recognized at the time of sale provided that the other conditions for revenue recognition 
have been met. Amounts allocated to maintenance services for hardware and essential software are deferred and 
recognized ratably over the maintenance period. Amounts allocated to other services are deferred and recognized 
upon completion of services. Amounts allocated to software deliverables such as non-essential software and related 
services are further allocated to the individual deliverables within the software group. The VSOE of non-essential 
software-related maintenance are deferred and recognized ratably over the maintenance period. The residual value 
of the amounts allocated to software-related elements is recognized at the time of sale.

Revenues from sales to distributors and authorized resellers are recognized upon shipment net of estimated 
product  returns  and  expected  payments  for  cooperative  marketing  arrangements,  customer  incentive  programs 
and pricing programs. The estimated cost of these programs is recorded as a reduction of sales or as an operating 
expense, if the Company receives a separately identifiable benefit from the customer and can reasonably estimate 
the fair value of that benefit. Significant management judgment and estimates must be used to determine the cost 
of these programs in any accounting period.

The Company grants limited rights to return product. Return rights vary by customer, and range from just the 
right to return defective product to stock rotation rights limited to a percentage approved by management. Estimates 
of expected future product returns are recognized at the time of sale based on analyses of historical return trends by 
customer and by product, inventories owned by and located at distributors and retailers, current customer demand, 
current operating conditions, and other relevant customer and product information. Upon recognition the Company 
reduces sales and cost of sales for the estimated return. Return trends are influenced by product life cycle status, 

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new product introductions, market acceptance of products, sales levels, product sell-through, the type of customer, 
seasonality, product quality issues, competitive pressures, operational policies and procedures, and other factors. 
Return rates can fluctuate over time, but are sufficiently predictable to allow the Company to estimate expected 
future product returns.

The  Company  enters  into  cooperative  marketing  arrangements  with  many  of  its  distribution  and  retail 
customers, and with certain indirect partners, allowing customers to receive a credit equal to a set percentage of 
their purchases of the Company’s products, or a fixed dollar credit for various marketing programs. The objective of 
these arrangements is to encourage advertising and promotional events to increase sales of the Company’s products. 
Accruals for these marketing arrangements are recorded at the later of time of sale or time of commitment, based 
on negotiated terms, historical experience and inventory levels in the channel.

Customer incentive programs include performance-based incentives and consumer rebates. The Company 
offers performance-based incentives to its distribution customers, retail customers and indirect partners based on 
pre-determined  performance  criteria.  Accruals  for  performance-based  incentives  are  recognized  as  a  reduction 
of  the  sale  price  at  the  time  of  sale.  Estimates  of  required  accruals  are  determined  based  on  negotiated  terms, 
consideration of historical experience, anticipated volume of future purchases, and inventory levels in the channel. 
Consumer rebates are offered from time to time at the Company’s discretion for the primary benefit of end-users. 
Accruals for the estimated costs of consumer rebates and similar incentives are recorded at the later of time of sale 
or when the incentive is offered, based on the specific terms and conditions. Certain incentive programs, including 
consumer rebates, require management to estimate the number of customers who will actually redeem the incentive 
based on historical experience and the specific terms and conditions of particular programs.

The  Company  has  agreements  with  certain  of  its  customers  that  contain  terms  allowing  price  protection 
credits to be issued in the event of a subsequent price reduction. At management’s discretion, the Company also 
offers special pricing discounts to certain customers. Special pricing discounts are usually offered only for limited 
time periods or for sales of selected products to specific indirect partners. Management’s decision to make price 
reductions is influenced by product life cycle stage, market acceptance of products, the competitive environment, 
new product introductions and other factors. Accruals for estimated expected future pricing actions are recognized 
at the time of sale based on analyses of historical pricing actions by customer and by products, inventories owned 
by  and  located  at  distributors  and  retailers,  current  customer  demand,  current  operating  conditions,  and  other 
relevant customer and product information, such as stage of product life-cycle.

The Company regularly evaluates the adequacy of its estimates for product returns, cooperative marketing 
arrangements, customer incentive programs and pricing programs. Future market conditions and product transitions 
may require the Company to take action to change such programs. In addition, when the variables used to estimate 
these costs change, or if actual costs differ significantly from the estimates, the Company would be required to 
record incremental increases or reductions to sales, cost of goods sold or increase operating expenses. If, at any 
future  time,  the  Company  becomes  unable  to  reasonably  estimate  these  costs,  recognition  of  revenue  might  be 
deferred until products are sold to users, which would adversely impact sales in the period of transition.

The Company’s shipping and handling costs are included in cost of sales in the consolidated statements of 

operations for all periods presented.

Research and Development Costs

Costs related to research, design and development of products, which consist primarily of personnel, product 

design and infrastructure expenses, are charged to research and development expense as they are incurred.

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Advertising Costs

Advertising costs are expensed as incurred. Advertising costs are recorded as either a marketing and selling 
expense or a deduction from revenue. Advertising costs reimbursed by the Company to direct or indirect customers 
must have an identifiable benefit and an estimable fair value in order to be classified as an operating expense. If 
these criteria are not met, the cost is classified as a reduction of revenue. Advertising costs during fiscal years 2014, 
2013 and 2012 were $161.2 million, $165.8 million and $168.0 million, respectively.

Cash Equivalents

The Company considers all highly liquid instruments purchased with an original maturity of three months or 

less to be cash equivalents.

Concentration of Credit Risk

Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist principally 
of  cash  and  cash  equivalents  and  accounts  receivable.  The  Company  maintains  cash  and  cash  equivalents  with 
various financial institutions to limit exposure with any one financial institution, but is exposed to credit risk in the 
event of default by financial institutions to the extent that cash balances with individual financial institutions are 
in excess of amounts that are insured.

The Company sells to large OEMs, distributors and retailers and, as a result, maintains individually significant 
receivable  balances  with  such  customers.  In  fiscal  years  2014,  2013  and  2012,  one  customer  in  the  peripherals 
operating segment represented 14%, 11% and 14% of net sales, respectively. No other customer represented more 
than 10% of the Company’s total net sales during fiscal years 2014, 2013 and 2012. As of both March 31, 2014 and 
2013, one customer represented 14% of total accounts receivable. No other customer represented more than 10% of 
the Company’s total accounts receivable at either March 31, 2014 or 2013. Typical payment terms require customers 
to pay for product sales generally within 30 to 60 days; however terms may vary by customer type, by country and 
by selling season. Extended payment terms are sometimes offered to a limited number of customers during the 
second and third fiscal quarters. The Company does not modify payment terms on existing receivables.

The  Company’s  OEM  customers  tend  to  be  well-capitalized  multi-national  companies,  while  distributors 
and key retailers may be less well-capitalized. The Company manages its accounts receivable credit risk through 
ongoing credit evaluation of its customers’ financial condition. The Company generally does not require collateral 
from its customers.

Allowances for Doubtful Accounts

Allowances  for  doubtful  accounts  are  maintained  for  estimated  losses  resulting  from  the  inability  of  the 
Company’s customers to make required payments. The allowances are based on the Company’s regular assessment 
of the credit worthiness and financial condition of specific customers, as well as its historical experience with bad 
debts and customer deductions, receivables aging, current economic trends, geographic or country-specific risks 
and the financial condition of its distribution channels.

Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. Costs are computed under the standard cost method, 
which  approximates  actual  costs  determined  on  the  first-in,  first-out  basis.  The  Company  records  write-downs 
of inventories which are obsolete or in excess of anticipated demand or market value based on a consideration of 
marketability and product life cycle stage, product development plans, component cost trends, demand forecasts, 
historical net sales, and assumptions about future demand and market conditions.

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Investments

The  Company’s  investment  securities  portfolio  consists  of  bank  time  deposits  and  marketable  securities 

related to a deferred compensation plan.

The  bank  time  deposits  are  classified  as  cash  equivalents  and  are  recorded  at  cost,  which  approximates 

fair value.

The  marketable  securities  related  to  the  deferred  compensation  plan  are  classified  as  non-current  trading 
investments,  as  they  are  intended  to  fund  the  deferred  compensation  plan  long-term  liability.  Trading  activity 
is  directed  by  plan  participants  and  is  not  intended  to  create  short-term  gains  for  the  benefit  of  the  Company. 
These securities are recorded at fair value based on quoted market prices. Earnings, gains and losses on trading 
investments are included in other income (expense), net.

Property, Plant and Equipment

Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost. Additions and improvements are capitalized, and maintenance 
and repairs are expensed as incurred. The Company capitalizes the cost of software developed for internal use in 
connection  with  major  projects.  Costs  incurred  during  the  feasibility  stage  are  expensed,  whereas  direct  costs 
incurred during the application development stage are capitalized.

Depreciation is provided using the straight-line method. Plant and buildings are depreciated over estimated 
useful lives from ten to twenty-five years, equipment over useful lives from three to five years, internal-use software 
development over useful lives of three to seven years and leasehold improvements over the lesser of the useful life 
of the improvement, up to ten years, or the term of the lease.

When property and equipment is retired or otherwise disposed of, the cost and accumulated depreciation are 
relieved from the accounts and the net gain or loss is included in the determination of other income (expense), net.

Valuation of Long‑Lived Assets

The Company reviews long-lived assets, such as property and equipment, and finite-lived intangible assets, for 
impairment whenever events indicate that the carrying amounts might not be recoverable. Recoverability of property 
and equipment, and other finite-lived intangible assets is measured by comparing the projected undiscounted net 
cash flows associated with those assets to their carrying values. If an asset is considered impaired, it is written 
down to fair value, which is determined based on the asset’s projected discounted cash flows or appraised value, 
depending on the nature of the asset. For purposes of recognition of an impairment for assets held for use, the 
Company groups assets and liabilities at the lowest level for which cash flows are separately identifiable.

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

The Company’s intangible assets principally include goodwill, acquired technology, trademarks, customer 
contracts, and customer relationships. Other intangible assets with finite lives, which include acquired technology, 
trademarks, customer contracts and customer relationships, and other are recorded at cost and amortized using the 
straight-line method over their useful lives ranging from one year to ten years. Intangible assets with indefinite 
lives, which include goodwill, are recorded at cost and evaluated at least annually for impairment.

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In accordance with ASC Topic 350-10 (“ASC 350-10”) as it relates to Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, 
the Company conducts its annual goodwill impairment analysis as of December 31 each year and as necessary if 
changes in facts and circumstances indicate that it is more likely than not that the fair value of its reporting units 
may be less than its carrying amount. Events or changes in facts and circumstances that might indicate potential 
impairment of goodwill include company-specific factors, including, but not limited to, stock price volatility, market 
capitalization relative to net book value, and projected revenue, market growth and operating results. Determining 
the number of reporting units and the fair value of a reporting unit requires the Company to make judgments and 
involves the use of significant estimates and assumptions. The Company has two reporting units: peripherals and 
video conferencing. The allocation of assets and liabilities to each of the reporting units also involves judgment 
and assumptions.

FASB ASC 350-20 permits the Company to make a qualitative assessment of whether it is more likely than not 
that a reporting unit’s fair value is less than its carrying amount before applying the two-step goodwill impairment 
test. If an entity concludes that it is not more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its 
carrying amount, it would not be required to perform the two-step impairment test for that reporting unit. The 
Company may elect to proceed directly to Step 1 without performing a qualitative assessment.

Step 1 of the two-step impairment test involves measuring the recoverability of goodwill at the reporting 
unit level by comparing the reporting unit’s carrying amount, including goodwill, to the estimated fair value of the 
reporting unit. The fair value is estimated using an income approach employing a discounted cash flow (“DCF”) 
and  a  market-based  model.  The  DCF  model  is  based  on  projected  cash  flows  from  the  Company’s  most  recent 
forecast (“assessment forecast”) developed in connection with each of its reporting units to perform the goodwill 
impairment  assessment.  The  assessment  forecast  is  based  on  a  number  of  key  assumptions,  including,  but  not 
limited to, discount rate, compound annual growth rate (“CAGR”) during the forecast period, and terminal value. 
The  terminal  value  is  based  on  an  exit  price  at  the  end  of  the  assessment  forecast  using  an  earnings  multiple 
applied  to  the  final  year  of  the  assessment  forecast.  The  discount  rate  is  applied  to  the  projected  cash  flows  to 
reflect the risks inherent in the timing and amount of the projected cash flows, including the terminal value, and 
is  derived  from  the  weighted  average  cost  of  capital  of  market  participants  in  similar  businesses.  The  market 
approach model is based on applying certain revenue and earnings multiples of comparable companies relevant 
to each of the Company’s reporting units to the respective revenue and earnings metrics of its reporting units. To 
test the reasonableness of the fair values indicated by the income approach and the market-based approach, the 
Company also assess the implied premium of the aggregate fair value over the market capitalization considered 
attributable to an acquisition control premium, which is the price in excess of a stock market’s price that investors 
would typically pay to gain control of an entity. The DCF model and the market approach require the exercise of 
significant judgment, including assumptions about appropriate discount rates, long-term growth rates for purposes 
of determining a terminal value at the end of the discrete forecast period, economic expectations, timing of expected 
future cash flows, and expectations of returns on equity that will be achieved. Such assumptions are subject to 
change as a result of changing economic and competitive conditions. If the carrying amount of the reporting unit 
exceeds  its  fair  value  as  determined  by  these  assessments,  goodwill  is  considered  impaired,  and  Step  2  of  the 
analysis is performed to measure the amount of impairment loss. Step 2 measures the impairment loss by allocating 
the reporting unit’s fair value to its assets and liabilities other than goodwill, comparing the resulting implied fair 
value of goodwill with its carrying amount, and recording an impairment charge for the difference.

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Income Taxes

The Company provides for income taxes using the asset and liability method, which requires that deferred 
tax assets and liabilities be recognized for the expected future tax consequences of temporary differences resulting 
from differing treatment of items for tax and accounting purposes. In estimating future tax consequences, expected 
future events are taken into consideration, with the exception of potential tax law or tax rate changes.

The Company’s assessment of uncertain tax positions requires that management make estimates and judgments 
about the application of tax law, the expected resolution of uncertain tax positions and other matters. In the event 
that uncertain tax positions are resolved for amounts different than the Company’s estimates, or the related statutes 
of limitations expire without the assessment of additional income taxes, the Company will be required to adjust the 
amounts of the related assets and liabilities in the period in which such events occur. Such adjustments may have a 
material impact on the Company’s income tax provision and its results of operations.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The carrying value of certain of the Company’s financial instruments, including cash equivalents, accounts 
receivable  and  accounts  payable  approximates  fair  value  due  to  their  short  maturities.  The  Company’s  trading 
investments related to the deferred compensation plan are reported at fair value based on quoted market prices.

Net Income (Loss) per Share

Basic  net  income  (loss)  per  share  is  computed  by  dividing  net  income  (loss)  by  the  weighted  average 
outstanding shares. Diluted net income (loss) per share is computed using the weighted average outstanding shares 
and dilutive share equivalents. Dilutive share equivalents consist of share-based compensation awards, including 
stock options, employee share purchase plan, and restricted stock.

The dilutive effect of in-the-money share-based compensation awards is calculated based on the average share 
price for each fiscal period using the treasury stock method, which assumes that the amount used to repurchase 
shares includes the amount the employee must pay for exercising share-based awards, the amount of compensation 
cost not yet recognized for future service, and the amount of tax impact that would be recorded in additional paid-in 
capital when the award becomes deductible.

Share‑Based Compensation Expense

Share-based  compensation  expense  includes  compensation  expense,  reduced  for  estimated  forfeitures,  for 
share-based compensation awards granted based on the grant-date fair value. The grant date fair value for stock 
options  and  stock  purchase  rights  is  estimated  using  the  Black-Scholes-Merton  option-pricing  valuation  model. 
The grant date fair value of RSUs (“restricted stock units”) which vest upon meeting certain market conditions is 
estimated using the Monte-Carlo simulation method. The grant date fair value of time-based RSUs is calculated 
based on the market price on the date of grant.

Excess tax benefits resulting from the exercise of stock options are classified as cash flows from financing 
activities  in  the  consolidated  statements  of  cash  flows.  Excess  tax  benefits  are  realized  tax  benefits  from  tax 
deductions for exercised options in excess of the deferred tax asset attributable to share-based compensation costs 
for such options.

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The  Company  will  recognize  a  benefit  from  share-based  compensation  in  paid-in  capital  only  if  an 
incremental tax benefit is realized after all other available tax attributes have been utilized. For income tax footnote 
disclosure,  the  Company  has  elected  to  offset  deferred  tax  assets  from  share-based  compensation  against  the 
valuation allowance related to the net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards from accumulated tax benefits. 
The Company will recognize these tax benefits in paid-in capital when the deduction reduces cash taxes payable. 
In addition, the Company has elected to account for the direct benefits of share-based compensation on the research 
tax credit through continuing operations.

Product Warranty Accrual

The Company estimates cost of product warranties at the time the related revenue is recognized based on 
historical and projected warranty claim rates, historical and projected costs, and knowledge of specific product 
failures that are outside of the Company’s typical experience. Each quarter, the Company reevaluates estimates to 
assess the adequacy of recorded warranty liabilities considering the size of the installed base of products subject 
to warranty protection and adjusts the amounts as necessary. If actual product failure rates or repair costs differ 
from estimates, revisions to the estimated warranty liabilities would be required and could materially affect the 
Company’s results of operations.

Comprehensive Income (Loss)

Comprehensive income (loss) is defined as the total change in shareholders’ equity during the period other 
than  from  transactions  with  shareholders.  Comprehensive  income  (loss)  consists  of  net  income  (loss)  and  other 
comprehensive  income  (loss).  Other  comprehensive  income  (loss)  is  comprised  of  foreign  currency  translation 
adjustments from those entities not using the U.S. Dollar as their functional currency, unrealized gains and losses 
on marketable equity securities, net deferred gains and losses and prior service costs for defined benefit pension 
plans, and net deferred gains and losses on hedging activity.

Treasury Shares

The Company periodically repurchases shares in the market at fair value. Treasury shares repurchased are 
recorded at cost as a reduction of total shareholders’ equity. Treasury shares held may be reissued to satisfy the 
exercise of employee stock options and purchase rights, the vesting of restricted stock units, and acquisitions, or 
may be cancelled with shareholder approval. Treasury shares that are reissued are accounted for using the first-in, 
first-out basis.

Derivative Financial Instruments

The  Company  enters  into  foreign  exchange  forward  contracts  to  reduce  the  short-term  effects  of  foreign 
currency fluctuations on certain foreign currency receivables or payables and to hedge against exposure to changes 
in  foreign  currency  exchange  rates  related  to  its  subsidiaries’  forecasted  inventory  purchases.  These  forward 
contracts generally mature within one to three months. The Company may also enter into foreign exchange swap 
contracts to extend the terms of its foreign exchange forward contracts.

Gains and losses for changes in the fair value of the effective portion of the Company’s forward contracts 
related to forecasted inventory purchases are deferred as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income 
(loss) until the hedged inventory purchases are sold, at which time the gains or losses are reclassified to cost of 
goods sold. Gains or losses for changes in the fair value on forward contracts that offset translation losses or gains 
on foreign currency receivables or payables are recognized are included in other income (expense), net.

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Restructuring Charges

The  Company’s  restructuring  charges  consist  of  employee  severance,  one-time  termination  benefits  and 
ongoing  benefits  related  to  the  reduction  of  its  workforce,  lease  exit  costs,  and  other  costs.  Liabilities  for  costs 
associated with a restructuring activity are measured at fair value and are recognized when the liability is incurred, 
as opposed to when management commits to a restructuring plan. One-time termination benefits are expensed 
at the date the entity notifies the employee, unless the employee must provide future service, in which case the 
benefits are expensed ratably over the future service period. Ongoing benefits are expensed when restructuring 
activities are probable and the benefit amounts are estimable. Costs to terminate a lease before the end of its term 
are recognized when the property is vacated. Other costs primarily consist of legal, consulting, and other costs 
related to employee terminations and are expensed when incurred. Termination benefits are calculated based on 
regional benefit practices and local statutory requirements.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In  July  2013,  the  FASB  issued  Accounting  Standards  Update  (“ASU”)  No.  2013-11,  Presentation  of 
an  Unrecognized  Tax  Benefit  When  a  Net  Operating  Loss  Carryforward,  a  Similar  Tax  Loss,  or  a  Tax  Credit 
Carryforward  Exists.  This  ASU  provides  explicit  guidance  on  the  financial  statement  presentation  of  an 
unrecognized tax benefit when a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward 
exists. ASU No. 2013-11 is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2013 and was 
effective for the Company in the first quarter of fiscal 2015.

In May 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with 
Customers (Topic 606),” (“ASU 2014-09”). ASU 2014-09 outlines a new, single comprehensive model for entities to 
use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers and supersedes most current revenue recognition 
guidance, including industry- specific guidance. This new revenue recognition model provides a five-step analysis 
in determining when and how revenue is recognized. The new model will require revenue recognition to depict the 
transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration a company expects 
to receive in exchange for those goods or services. The new standard will be effective for the Company beginning 
April 1, 2017. Early application is prohibited. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that adopting this 
new accounting guidance will have on its consolidated financial statements.

Note 4 — Net Income (Loss) per Share

The  computations  of  basic  and  diluted  net  income  (loss)  per  share  for  the  Company  were  as  follows 

(in thousands except per share amounts):

Years Ended March 31,
2013

2012

2014

Net income (loss)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shares used in net income (loss) per share computation:

Weighted average shares outstanding—basic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Effect of potentially dilutive equivalent shares . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Weighted average shares outstanding—diluted. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$ 74,304

160,619
1,907
162,526

Net income (loss) per share:

As Revised
$ (227,518)

As Restated
$104,237

158,468
—
158,468

174,648
943
175,591

Basic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diluted  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$
$

0.46
0.46

$
$

(1.44)
(1.44)

$
$

0.60
0.59

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During fiscal years 2014, 2013 and 2012, 15,091,478, 22,859,941, and 18,431,855 share equivalents attributable 
to  outstanding  stock  options,  RSUs,  and  ESPP  were  excluded  from  the  calculation  of  diluted  net  income  (loss) 
per  share  because  the  combined  exercise  price,  average  unamortized  fair  value  and  assumed  tax  benefits  upon 
exercise of these options, RSUs, and ESPP were greater than the average market price of the Company’s shares, and 
therefore their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive.

Note 5 — Employee Benefit Plans

Employee Share Purchase Plans and Stock Incentive Plans

As of March 31, 2014, the Company offers the 2006 ESPP (2006 Employee Share Purchase Plan (Non-U.S.)), 
the 1996 ESPP (1996 Employee Share Purchase Plan (U.S.)), the 2006 Plan (2006 Stock Incentive Plan) and the 
2012 Plan (2012 Stock Inducement Equity Plan). The 2012 Plan was approved by the Board of Directors in April 
2012.  On  April  13,  2012,  the  Company  filed  registration  statements  to  register  5.0  million  additional  shares  to 
be issued pursuant to the 2006 ESPP and 1.8 million shares under the 2012 Plan. On September 5, 2012, at the 
fiscal year 2012 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, Logitech shareholders approved amendments to and 
restatement of the 2006 Plan, which included the increase of 7.3 million additional shares to be issued under this 
plan and to prohibit the repricing of options or stock appreciation rights. On October 25, 2012, the Company filed 
a registration statement to register the 7.3 million additional shares under the 2006 Plan. On September 4, 2013, 
at the 2013 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, the Company’s shareholders approved amendments to, and 
restatement of, the 1996 ESPP and the 2006 ESPP, which included the increase of 8.0 million additional shares to 
be issued under these ESPP plans. On December 9, 2013, the Company filed a registration statement to register 
the 8.0 million additional shares under the 1996 ESPP and 2006 ESPP. Shares issued to employees as a result of 
purchases or exercises under these plans are generally issued from shares held in treasury.

The following table summarizes share-based compensation expense and related tax benefit recognized for 

fiscal years 2014, 2013 and 2012 (in thousands):

Cost of goods sold  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Research and development  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Marketing and selling  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General and administrative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total share-based compensation expense  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Income tax benefit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total share-based compensation expense, net of income tax  . . . . . . . . . .

Years Ended March 31,

2014
$ 2,518
4,546
8,298
10,184
25,546
(4,902)
$20,644

2013
$ 2,499
7,532
7,825
7,342
25,198
(5,356)
$19,842

2012
$ 3,620
7,187
12,716
8,006
31,529
(6,294)
$25,235

During the years ended March 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012, the Company capitalized $0.4 million, $0.4 million 

and $0.7 million, respectively, of stock-based compensation expenses as inventory.

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The  following  table  summarizes  total  unamortized  share-based  compensation  expense  and  the  remaining 
months over which such expense is expected to be recognized, on a weighted-average basis by type of grant (in 
thousands, except number of months):

Stock options and ESPP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Premium-priced stock options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Market-based stock options  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Time-based RSUs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Market-based RSUs  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

March 31, 2014

Unamortized 
Expense
980
$
789
1,304
37,379
4,901
$45,353

Remaining 
Months
17
19
9
22
27

Under the 1996 ESPP and 2006 ESPP plans, eligible employees may purchase shares at the lower of 85% of the 
fair market value at the beginning or the end of each six-month offering period. Subject to continued participation 
in these plans, purchase agreements are automatically executed at the end of each offering period. An aggregate of 
29,000,000 shares was reserved for issuance under the 1996 and 2006 ESPP plans. As of March 31, 2014, a total of 
8,266,700 shares were available for issuance under these plans.

The 2006 Plan provides for the grant to eligible employees and non- employee directors of stock options, 
stock appreciation rights, restricted stock and RSUs. Awards under the 2006 Plan may be conditioned on continued 
employment,  the  passage  of  time  or  the  satisfaction  of  performance  vesting  criteria.  The  2006  Stock  Plan  has 
an  expiration  date  of  June  16,  2016.  Stock  options  granted  under  the  2006  Plan  generally  vest  over  three  years 
for  non-  executive  Directors  and  over  four  years  for  employees.  All  stock  options  under  this  plan  have  terms 
not exceeding ten years and are issued at exercise prices not less than the fair market value on the date of grant. 
Premium-priced stock options granted to executives under the 2006 Plan vest only when performance criteria is 
met as determined by a third party vendor. Time-based RSUs granted to employees under the 2006 Plan generally 
vest in four equal annual installments on the grant date anniversary. Time-based RSUs granted to non-executive 
board members under the 2006 Plan vest in one annual installment on the grant date anniversary. Market-based 
options and RSUs granted under the 2006 Plan vest at the end of the performance period upon meeting certain share 
price performance criteria measured against market conditions. The performance period is four years for market-
based options granted in fiscal year 2013. The performance period is three years for market-based RSU grants 
made in fiscal years 2014, 2013 and 2012. An aggregate of 24,800,000 shares was reserved for issuance under the 
2006 Plan. As of March 31, 2014, a total of 9,136,223 shares were available for issuance under this plan.

Under the 2012 Stock Inducement Equity Plan, stock options and RSUs may be granted to eligible employees 
to  serve  as  inducement  material  to  enter  into  employment  with  the  Company.  Awards  under  the  2012  Stock 
Inducement Equity Plan may be conditioned on continued employment, the passage of time or the satisfaction of 
performance  vesting  criteria,  based  on  individual  written  employment  offer  letter.  The  2012  Stock  Inducement 
Equity Plan has an expiration date of March 28, 2022. An aggregate of 1,800,000 shares was reserved for issuance 
under the 2012 Stock Inducement Equity Plan. As of March 31, 2014, no shares were available for issuance under 
this plan.

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Note 5 — Employee Benefit Plans (Continued)

A  summary  of  the  Company’s  stock  option  activity  for  fiscal  years  2014,  2013  and  2012  is  as  follows  (in 

thousands, except per share data; exercise prices are weighted averages):

Outstanding, beginning of year. . . . . 
Granted. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Exercised  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Cancelled or expired  . . . . . . . . . . 
Outstanding, end of year . . . . . . . . . . 
Exercisable, end of year. . . . . . . . . . . 

Shares
13,684
—
(551)
(3,317)
9,816
7,056

2014

Exercise Price
$16
$—
$ 9
$15
$16
$19

Years Ended March 31,
2013

Shares
13,034
3,718
(389)
(2,679)
13,684
9,355

Exercise Price
$19
$ 8
$ 6
$20
$16
$19

Shares
16,312
—
(316)
(2,962)
13,034
10,867

2012

Exercise Price
$19
$—
$ 8
$22
$19
$20

The  total  pretax  intrinsic  value  of  stock  options  exercised  during  the  fiscal  years  2014,  2013  and  2012 
was  $2.0  million,  $1.1  million  and  $0.8  million,  respectively,  and  the  tax  benefit  realized  for  the  tax  deduction 
from  options  exercised  during  those  periods  was  $0.5  million,  $0.3  million  and  $0.2  million,  respectively.  The 
total fair value of options exercisable as of March 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 was $42.8 million, $60.5 million and 
$76.0 million, respectively.

The  fair  value  of  employee  stock  options  granted  and  shares  purchased  under  the  Company’s  employee 
purchase  plans  was  estimated  using  the  Black-Scholes-Merton  option-pricing  valuation  model  applying  the 
following assumptions and values.

Purchase Plans
Fiscal Years Ended 

March 31,

Stock Option Plans
Fiscal Years Ended 

Premium Priced Options
Fiscal Years Ended 

Stock Option Plan
Fiscal Years Ended 

March 31,

March 31,

March 31,

Market-based  

Dividend yield . . . . . . . . . . 
Risk-free interest rate . . . . 
Expected volatility . . . . . . 
Expected life (years) . . . . . 
Weighted average 

2013

2012

2014
2014
0.43%
0% n/a
0%
0.07% 0.09% 0.13% n/a
52% n/a
n/a
0.5

36%
0.5

47%
0.5

2013

2012
0% n/a
1.20% n/a
46% n/a
n/a
6.0

2014
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a

2013

2012
0% n/a
2.00% n/a
46% n/a
n/a
7.0

2014
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a

2013

2012
0% n/a
1.93% n/a
44% n/a
n/a
6.0

fair value . . . . . . . . . . .  $2.46

$2.14

$2.96

n/a

$3.64

n/a

n/a

$2.52

n/a

n/a

$2.58

n/a

The  dividend  yield  assumption  is  based  on  the  Company’s  history  and  future  expectations  of  dividend 
payouts.  In  September  2012,  the  Company’s  shareholders  approved,  and  the  Company  paid,  a  one-time  cash 
dividend  of  CHF  125.7  million  ($133.5  million  in  U.S.  Dollars),  out  of  retained  earnings  to  Logitech’s  existing 
shareholders. The dividend qualified as a distribution of qualifying additional paid-in-capital. In May 2013, the 
Company announced its plan to issue an annual dividend on a recurring basis. In September 2013, the Company’s 
shareholders approved, and the Company paid, a cash dividend of CHF 33.7 million ($36.1 million in U.S. dollars) 
to the existing shareholders. The unvested or unexercised options and RSUs are not eligible for these dividends. The 
expected option life represents the weighted- average period the stock options or purchase offerings are expected to 
remain outstanding. The expected life is based on historical settlement rates, which the Company believes are most 
representative of future exercise and post- vesting termination behaviors. Expected share price volatility is based 
on historical volatility using the Company’s daily closing prices over the term of past options or purchase offerings. 

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The Company considers the historical price volatility of its shares as most representative of future volatility. The 
risk-free interest rate assumptions are based upon the implied yield of U.S. Treasury zero-coupon issues appropriate 
for the term of the Company’s stock options or purchase offerings.

The  Company  estimates  option  forfeitures  at  the  time  of  grant  and  revises  those  estimates  in  subsequent 
periods if actual forfeitures differ from those estimates. The Company uses historical data to estimate pre-vesting 
option forfeitures and records share-based compensation expense only for those awards that are expected to vest.

As of March 31, 2014, the exercise price of outstanding options ranged from $1 to $35 per option, the weighted 
average  remaining  contractual  life  of  outstanding  options  was  4.9  years,  and  the  weighted  average  remaining 
contractual  life  of  exercisable  options  was  3.6  years.  As  of  March  31,  2014,  the  aggregate  intrinsic  value  of 
outstanding options was $20.1 million and the aggregate intrinsic value of exercisable options was $6.5 million.

The  total  number  of  fully  vested  in-the-money  options  exercisable  as  of  March  31,  2014  was  2,500,762 
and 2,756,753 options were unvested, of which 2,370,808 are expected to vest, based on an estimated forfeiture 
rate of 14%.

A summary of the Company’s time- and market-based RSU activity for fiscal years 2014, 2013 and 2012 is as 

follows (in thousands, except per share values; grant-date fair values are weighted averages):

Outstanding, beginning of year. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Granted—time-based. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Granted—market-based. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Vested. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Cancelled or expired  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Outstanding, end of year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

2014

Years Ended March 31,
2013

2012

Shares
4,642
3,104
1,060
(1,560)
(1,158)
6,088

Fair 
Value
$10
$11
$ 8
$ 9
$15
$10

Shares
4,125
2,219
101
(1,097)
(706)
4,642

Fair 
Value
$13
$ 7
$ 6
$11
$13
$10

Shares
2,370
2,496
516
(399)
(858)
4,125

Fair 
Value
$21
$ 9
$11
$19
$19
$13

The  total  pretax  intrinsic  value  of  RSUs  that  vested  during  the  fiscal  years  2014,  2013  and  2012  was 
$ 17.8 million, $8.3 million and $3.8 million, respectively. The tax benefit realized for the tax deduction from RSUs 
that vested during the fiscal years 2014, 2013 and 2012 was $4.7 million, $1.9 million and $0.9 million, respectively.

The Company determines the fair value of the time-based RSUs based on the market price on the date of 
grant. The fair value of the market-based RSUs is estimated using the Monte-Carlo simulation model applying the 
following assumptions:

Dividend yield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Risk-free interest rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Expected volatility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Expected life (years) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

Years Ended March 31,
2013

2012

2014
0.75%
1.09%
46%
2.9

0%
0.31%
47%
3.0

0%
0.99%
49%
3.0

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The  dividend  yield  assumption  is  based  on  the  Company’s  history  and  future  expectations  of  dividend 
payouts. The expected life of the market-based RSUs is the service period at the end of which the RSUs will vest 
if the market conditions are satisfied. The volatility assumption is based on the actual volatility of Logitech’s daily 
closing share price over a look-back period equal to the years of expected life. The risk free interest rate is derived 
from the yield on U.S. Treasury Bonds for a term of the same number of years as the expected life.

As of March 31, 2014, the grant date fair values of outstanding RSUs ranged from $6 to $20 per RSU.

In April 2012, Logitech’s Board of Directors approved the 2012 Stock Inducement Equity Plan. Under this 
plan, Logitech’s newly hired President, Bracken P. Darrell, who became President and Chief Executive Officer in 
January 2013, was granted the following equity incentive awards with a ten year term (in thousands, except per 
share exercise price and vesting period):

Type of Grant
Stock options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Time based RSUs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Premium-priced stock options(2):

First tranche . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Second tranche . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Third tranche  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Shares
500
100

400
400
400

Exercise 
Price
$ 8
—

14
16
20

Fair 
Value
$1,820
803

1,100
1,024
896

Vesting(1) 
(in years)
4.0
4.0

2.5
3.0
3.9

(1)  Vesting period for premium-priced stock options represents estimated requisite service period.
(2)  Each grant of premium-priced stock options will vest in full if and only when Logitech’s average closing share 

price, over a consecutive ninety-day trading period, meets or exceeds the exercise price of the grant.

Defined Contribution Plans

Certain  of  the  Company’s  subsidiaries  have  defined  contribution  employee  benefit  plans  covering  all  or 
a  portion  of  their  employees.  Contributions  to  these  plans  are  discretionary  for  certain  plans  and  are  based  on 
specified or statutory requirements for others. The charges to expense for these plans for fiscal years 2014, 2013 
and 2012, were $6.6 million, $6.9 million and $11.6 million, respectively.

Defined Benefit Plans

Certain  of  the  Company’s  subsidiaries  sponsor  defined  benefit  pension  plans  or  non-retirement 
post-employment benefits covering substantially all of their employees. Benefits are provided based on employees’ 
years  of  service  and  earnings,  or  in  accordance  with  applicable  employee  benefit  regulations.  The  Company’s 
practice is to fund amounts sufficient to meet the requirements set forth in the applicable employee benefit and 
tax regulations.

During fiscal year 2013, the Company’s Swiss defined benefit pension plan was subject to re-measurement 
due  to  the  number  of  plan  participants  affected  by  the  restructurings  implemented  during  fiscal  year  2013,  as 
described in Note 15, Restructuring. The re-measurement resulted in the realization of $2.2 million in previously 
unrecognized losses which resided within accumulated other comprehensive loss and which the Company entirely 
recognized during fiscal year 2013. The Company’s restructuring plan implemented during the fourth quarter of 
fiscal year 2013 resulted in an additional $1.2 million in previously unrecognized losses related to affected plan 
participants which resided within accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) and which the Company entirely 
recognized during the quarter ended March 31, 2013.

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The  Company  recognizes  the  underfunded  or  overfunded  status  of  defined  benefit  pension  plans  and 
non-retirement post-employment benefit obligations as an asset or liability in its consolidated balance sheets, and 
recognizes changes in the funded status of defined benefit pension plans in the year in which the changes occur 
through accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), which is a component of shareholders’ equity. Each plan’s 
assets and benefit obligations are measured as of March 31 each year.

The net periodic benefit cost of the defined benefit pension plans and the non-retirement post-employment 

benefit obligations for fiscal years 2014, 2013 and 2012 was as follows (in thousands):

Service costs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Interest costs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Expected return on plan assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Amortization of net transition obligation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Net period service costs recognized . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Net actuarial loss recognized . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Settlement costs  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

2014

$ 8,591
1,794
(1,727)
4
210
592
769
$10,233

Years Ended March 31,
2013
As Revised
$ 7,842
1,852
(1,710)
5
712
846
2,658
$12,205

2012
As Restated
$ 6,856
2,263
(1,969)
5
156
205
—
$ 7,516

The changes in projected benefit obligations for fiscal years 2014 and 2013 were as follows (in thousands):

Projected benefit obligation, beginning of year  . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service costs  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interest costs  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Plan participant contributions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Actuarial (gains) losses  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Benefits paid  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Plan amendments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Settlement and curtailment  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Administrative expense paid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Foreign currency exchange rate changes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Projected benefit obligation, end of year. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Years Ended March 31,

2014

$ 90,234
8,591
1,794
2,726
(2,942)
(1,841)
—
(1,261)
(174)
5,256
$102,383

2013
As Revised
$ 97,459
7,842
1,852
2,814
7,146
(2,285)
(1,456)
(18,758)
(164)
(4,216)
$ 90,234

The accumulated benefit obligation for all defined benefit pension plans as of March 31, 2014 and 2013 was 

$83.2 million and $69.9 million.

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The following table presents the changes in the fair value of defined benefit pension plan assets for fiscal 

years 2014 and 2013 (in thousands):

Fair value of plan assets, beginning of year  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Actual return on plan assets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Employer contributions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Plan participant contributions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Benefits paid  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Settlement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Administrative expenses paid  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Foreign currency exchange rate changes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fair value of plan assets, end of year. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Years Ended March 31,

2014

$48,689
5,334
5,390
2,726
(1,841)
(500)
(174)
3,760
$63,384

2013
As Revised
$ 53,594
2,913
6,352
2,814
(2,285)
(11,874)
(164)
(2,661)
$ 48,689

The Company’s investment objectives are to ensure that the assets of its defined benefit plans are invested to 
provide an optimal rate of investment return on the total investment portfolio, consistent with the assumption of a 
reasonable risk level, and to ensure that pension funds are available to meet the plans’ benefit obligations as they 
become due. The Company believes that a well-diversified investment portfolio will result in the highest attainable 
investment return with an acceptable level of overall risk. Investment strategies and allocation decisions are also 
governed by applicable governmental regulatory agencies. The Company’s investment strategy with respect to its 
largest defined benefit plan, which is available only to Swiss employees, is to invest in the following allocation 
ranges starting from January 2014: 20-55% for equities, 25-60% for bonds, and 0-10% for cash and cash equivalents. 
The  Company  also  can  invest  in  real  estate  funds,  commodity  funds,  and  hedge  funds  depend  upon  economic 
conditions.  Prior  to  January  2014,  the  Company  followed  the  following  allocation  ranges:  28-43%  for  equities, 
33-63% for Swiss bonds, 5-15% for foreign bonds, 5-15% for hedge and investment funds, and 0-20% for cash and 
cash equivalents. The Company’s other defined benefit plans, which comprise 6.2% of total defined benefit plan 
assets as of March 31, 2014, have similar investment and allocation strategies.

The following tables present the fair value of the defined benefit pension plan assets by major categories and 

by levels within the fair value hierarchy as of March 31, 2014 and 2013 (in thousands):

2014

March 31,

2013
As Revised

Cash  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Equity securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Debt securities  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Swiss real estate funds . . . . . . . . . .
Hedge funds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Commodity funds . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Insurance contracts . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Total

Total

Level 1

Level 2

Level 2

Level 3

Level 3

17,324
20,300
8,970

Level 1
$10,339 $ — $ — $10,339 $ 7,143 $ — $ — $ 7,143
14,802
20,663
3,968
1,062
693
—
358
$ — $48,689

—
—
—
— 1,062
—
—
252
$56,976 $3,810 $2,598 $63,384 $47,375 $1,314

— 17,324
—
— 20,300
—
— 8,970
—
— 3,611
— 3,611
—
—
—
—
2,598
— 2,598
—
242
—
43

14,802
20,663
3,968

—
—
—
—
—
—
—

693
—
106

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Note 5 — Employee Benefit Plans (Continued)

The funded status of the defined benefit pension plans is the fair value of plan assets less benefit obligations. 
The  funded  status  of  the  non-retirement  post-employment  benefits  is  the  fair  value  of  the  benefit  obligations. 
Projected  benefit  obligations  exceeded  plan  assets  for  all  plans  by  $39.0  million  and  $41.5  million  as  of 
March 31, 2014 and 2013.

Amounts recognized on the balance sheet for the plans were as follows (in thousands):

March 31,

Current assets  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Current liabilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Non-current liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net liabilities  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$

— $

(1,100)
(37,899)
$(38,999)

2014

2013
As Revised
—
(994)
(40,551)
$(41,545)

Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss related to defined benefit pension plans were 

as follows (in thousands):

Net prior service costs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net actuarial loss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Amortization of net transition obligation  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accumulated other comprehensive loss  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Deferred tax benefit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax . . . . . . .

2014

$ (2,149)
(12,319)
(12)
(14,480)
192
$(14,288)

March 31,
2013
As Revised
$ (2,307)
(19,850)
(14)
(22,171)
315
$(21,856)

2012

$ (1,918)
(28,172)
(24)
(30,114)
752
$(29,362)

Changes  in  accumulated  other  comprehensive  loss  related  to  the  defined  benefit  pension  plans  were  as 

follows (in thousands):

Accumulated other comprehensive loss, beginning of year . . .
Transition obligation recognized . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Prior service cost (credit) recognized  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Actuarial loss recognized  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Curtailment loss. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Settlement gain recognized  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gain (loss)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Prior service credit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Deferred tax benefit (expense). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Foreign currency exchange rate changes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, end of year  . . . . . . . .

2014

Years Ended March 31,
2013
As Revised
$(29,362)
5
153
1,199
2,600
2,276
1,351
(944)
(435)
1,301
$(21,856)

2012
As Restated
$(18,073)
—
(15)
275
—
—
(11,808)
—
170
89
$(29,362)

$(21,856)
4
210
1,056
761
747
6,087
—
(123)
(1,174)
$(14,288)

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The  following  table  presents  the  amounts  included  in  accumulated  other  comprehensive  loss  as  of 
March 31, 2014, which are expected to be recognized as a component of net periodic benefit cost in fiscal year 2015 
(in thousands):

Amortization of net transition obligation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Amortization of net prior service costs  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Amortization of net actuarial loss  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

Year Ending 
March 31, 2015

$

4
212
368
$584

The Company reassesses its benefit plan assumptions on a regular basis. The actuarial assumptions for the 

pension plans for fiscal years 2014 and 2013 were as follows:

Years Ended March 31,

2014

2013

Benefit Obligation Periodic Costs Benefit Obligation

Periodic Costs

Discount rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  1.50%-9.25% 1.50%-8.00% 1.50%-8.00% 1.75%-8.50%
Estimated rate of compensation increase . . . . . .  3.00%-8.00% 3.00%-4.00% 3.00%-10.00% 3.00%-10.00%
Expected average rate of return on  

plan assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  1.00%-3.50% 0.75%-3.50% 1.00%-3.50% 0.75%-3.75%

The discount rate is estimated based on corporate bond yields or securities of similar quality in the respective 
country, with a duration approximating the period over which the benefit obligations are expected to be paid. The 
Company  bases  the  compensation  increase  assumptions  on  historical  experience  and  future  expectations.  The 
expected  average  rate  of  return  for  the  Company’s  defined  benefit  pension  plans  represents  the  average  rate  of 
return expected to be earned on plan assets over the period that the benefit obligations are expected to be paid, 
based on government bond notes in the respective country, adjusted for corporate risk premiums as appropriate.

The following table reflects the benefit payments that the Company expects the plans to pay in the periods 

noted (in thousands):

Years Ending March 31,

2015  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
2016  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
2017  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
2018  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
2019  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Thereafter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

$ 4,573
5,144
4,988
5,481
5,615
29,018
$54,819

The Company expects to contribute $5.3 million to its defined benefit pension plans during fiscal year 2015.

Deferred Compensation Plan

One of the Company’s subsidiaries offers a deferred compensation plan that permits eligible employees to 
make 100% vested salary and incentive compensation deferrals within established limits. The Company does not 
make contributions to the plan.

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The  fair  value  of  the  deferred  compensation  plan’s  assets  is  included  in  other  assets  in  the  consolidated 
balance sheets. The marketable securities are classified as trading investments and were recorded at a fair value of 
$16.6 million and $15.6 million as of March 31, 2014 and 2013, based on quoted market prices. The Company also 
had $16.6 million and $15.6 million deferred compensation liability as of March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. 
Earnings, gains and losses on trading investments are included in other income (expense), net and corresponding 
changes in deferred compensation liability are included in operating expenses and cost of goods sold.

Note 6 — Interest and Other Income (Expense), net

Interest income (expense), net was comprised of the following (in thousands):

Interest income  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Interest expense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Interest income (expense), net  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

Other income (expense), net was comprised of the following (in thousands):

Investment income related to deferred compensation plan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gain on sale of securities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Impairment of investments  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Foreign currency exchange gain, net. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other income (expense), net. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Note 7 — Income Taxes

Years Ended March 31,
2013
$ 2,215
(1,308)
907

2014
$ 1,831
(2,228)
$ (397)

$

2012
$3,121
(447)
$2,674

Years Ended March 31,
2013

2014
$1,487
—
(624)
62
1,068
$1,993

$

933
831
(3,600)
104
(466)
$(2,198)

2012
$ 227
6,109
—
1,575
(256)
$ 7,655

The Company is incorporated in Switzerland but operates in various countries with differing tax laws and 
rates. Further, a portion of the Company’s income (loss) before taxes and the provision for (benefit from) income 
taxes is generated outside of Switzerland.

Income  (loss)  before  income  taxes  for  the  fiscal  years  2014,  2013  and  2012  is  summarized  as  follows 

(in thousands):

Swiss  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Non-Swiss  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Income (loss) before taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$49,503
28,079
$77,582

2014

Years Ended March 31,
2013(1)
As Revised
$ (53,004)
(200,324)
$ (253,328)

2012(1)
As Restated
$ 31,045
93,282
$124,327

(1)  During  fiscal  year  2014,  the  Company  determined  that  Swiss  loss  before  taxes  reported  previously  as 
($121.8) million and ($65.2) million in fiscal years 2013 and 2012, respectively, was overstated by $71.0 million 
in  2013  and  $64.5  million  in  2012  and  Non-Swiss  income  (loss)  before  taxes  previously  reported  as 
($129.3) million and $157.8 million for 2013 and 2012 was understated by $71.0 million in 2013 and overstated 

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by $64.5 million in 2012. The overstatement and understatement is due to the elimination of Swiss loss related 
to stock equity plans were erroneously presented as Non-Swiss in each year. In addition, Swiss loss before 
taxes increased by ($2.2) million and decreased by $31.7 million in fiscal year 2013 and 2012, respectively to 
reflect adjustments from the revision and restatement of the respective financial statements.

The provision for (benefit from) income taxes is summarized as follows (in thousands):

Years Ended March 31,

2014

2013
As Revised

2012
As Restated

Current:

Swiss  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Non-Swiss  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$

127
8,580

$

672
(23,146)

$

401
24,312

Deferred:

Swiss  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Non-Swiss  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

—
(5,429)
$ 3,278

—
(3,336)
$(25,810)

(254)
(4,369)
$ 20,090

The difference between the provision for (benefit from) income taxes and the expected tax provision (benefit) 

at the statutory income tax rate of 8.5% is reconciled below (in thousands):

Expected tax provision (benefit) at statutory income tax rates . . . . . . . . . .
Income taxes at different rates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Research and development tax credits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Foreign tax credits  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stock-based compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Valuation allowance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Impairment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Restructuring charges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tax reserves (releases), net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Audit settlement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other, net  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

Years Ended March 31,

2014

$ 6,594
497
(1,393)
—
1,608
182
—
1,174
(4,660)
(400)
(324)
$ 3,278

2013
As Revised
$(21,533)
5,714
(3,302)
(1,535)
1,643
3,809
18,419
4,336
1,935
(35,608)
312
$(25,810)

2012
As Restated
$10,568
2,875
(1,666)
—
2,696
(104)
—
—
6,555
—
(834)
$ 20,090

The federal research tax credit in the United States has expired as of December 31, 2013. The income tax 

expense for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014 reflected a $0.8 million tax benefit for research tax credits.

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Deferred income tax assets and liabilities consist of the following (in thousands):

Deferred tax assets:

Net operating loss carryforwards  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tax credit carryforwards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accruals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Depreciation and amortization  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Share-based compensation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gross deferred tax assets  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Valuation allowance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gross deferred tax assets after valuation allowance  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Deferred tax liabilities:

March 31,

2014

$ 9,421
13,241
48,153
4,781
15,304
90,900
(4,872)
86,028

2013(1)
As Revised

$ 13,279
13,746
44,700
4,453
17,147
93,325
(6,014)
87,311

Acquired intangible assets and other. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gross deferred tax liabilities  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Deferred tax assets, net. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(8,436)
(8,436)
$77,592

(11,951)
(11,951)
$ 75,360

(1)  Deferred  tax  assets  and  liabilities  as  of  March  31,  2013  were  adjusted  to  reflect  the  tax  impact  from  the 
revision  of  the  financial  statement.  In  addition,  during  fiscal  year  2014,  the  Company  determined  that  a 
deferred tax liability related to U.S. flow-through investment of $0.9 million was erroneously presented as 
a deferred tax asset associated with “Accruals” as of March 31, 2013. The amount was properly reclassed 
from  “Accruals”  to  “Acquired  intangible  assets  and  others”  above.  The  reclassification  adjustment  has  no 
impact in the Company’s Consolidated Statement of Operations, Consolidated Balance Sheet and Statement 
of Cash Flows.

Management regularly assesses the ability to realize deferred tax assets recorded in the Company’s entities 
based upon the weight of available evidence, including such factors as recent earnings history and expected future 
taxable income. In the event that the Company changes its determination as to the amount of deferred tax assets 
that can be realized, the Company will adjust its valuation allowance with a corresponding impact to the provision 
for income taxes in the period in which such determination is made.

The Company had a valuation allowance of $4.9 million at March 31, 2014, decreased from $6.0 million at 
March 31, 2013 primarily due to decrease in valuation allowance of $1.3 million for foreign tax credit carryforwards 
in  the  United  States.  The  Company  elected  to  deduct  foreign  taxes  in  lieu  of  tax  credits  in  its  fiscal  year  2013 
federal tax return in the United States. The Company had a valuation allowance of $2.6 million as of March 31, 
2014 against deferred tax assets in the state of California of the United States. The remaining valuation allowance 
primarily represents $1.7 million for capital loss carryforwards in the United States and $0.6 million for various tax 
credit carryforwards. The Company determined that it is more likely than not that the Company would not generate 
sufficient taxable income in the future to utilize such deferred tax assets.

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Note 7 — Income Taxes (Continued)

Deferred tax assets relating to tax benefits of employee stock grants have been reduced to reflect settlement 
activity  in  fiscal  years  2014  and  2013.  Settlement  activity  of  grants  in  fiscal  years  2014  and  2013  resulted  in  a 
“shortfall” in which tax deductions were less than previously recorded share-based compensation expense. The 
Company recorded a shortfall to equity of $2.8 million and $4.6 million, respectively, in fiscal years 2014 and 2013.

As of March 31, 2014, the Company had foreign net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards for income 
tax purposes of $196.0 million and $35.7 million, respectively, of which $136.2 million of the net operating loss 
carryforwards and $22.7 million of the tax credit carryforwards, if realized, will be credited to equity since they 
have not met the applicable realization criteria. Unused net operating loss carryforwards will expire at various dates 
in fiscal years 2016 to 2034. Certain net operating loss carryforwards in the United States relate to acquisitions and, 
as a result, are limited in the amount that can be utilized in any one year. The tax credit carryforwards will begin 
to expire in fiscal year 2019.

As of March 31, 2014, the Company had capital loss carryforwards of $4.6 million. The loss will begin to 

expire in fiscal year 2016.

Swiss  income  taxes  and  non-Swiss  withholding  taxes  associated  with  the  repatriation  of  earnings  or  for 
other temporary differences related to investments in non-Swiss subsidiaries have not been provided for, as the 
Company  intends  to  reinvest  the  earnings  of  such  subsidiaries  indefinitely  or  the  Company  has  concluded  that 
no additional tax liability would arise on the distribution of such earnings. If these earnings were distributed to 
Switzerland  in  the  form  of  dividends  or  otherwise,  or  if  the  shares  of  the  relevant  non-Swiss  subsidiaries  were 
sold  or  otherwise  transferred,  the  Company  may  be  subject  to  additional  Swiss  income  taxes  and  non-Swiss 
withholding taxes. As of March 31, 2014, the cumulative amount of unremitted earnings of non-Swiss subsidiaries 
was $157.4 million. Determination of the amount of unrecognized deferred income tax liability related to these 
earnings is not practicable. 

The Company follows a two-step approach to recognizing and measuring uncertain tax positions. The first 
step  is  to  evaluate  the  tax  position  for  recognition  by  determining  if  the  weight  of  available  evidence  indicates 
that it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained on audit, including resolution of related appeals or 
litigation processes, if any. The second step is to measure the tax benefit as the largest amount that is more than 
50% likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement.

As of March 31, 2014 and March 31, 2013, the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits due to uncertain tax 
positions was $91.0 million and $95.4 million, respectively, of which $86.1 million and $90.3 million would affect 
the effective income tax rate if recognized, respectively.

As of March 31, 2014, the Company had $93.1 million in non-current income taxes payable and $0.3 million 
in current income taxes payable, including interest and penalties, related to our income tax liability for uncertain 
tax positions. As of March 31, 2013, the Company had $98.8 million in non-current income taxes payable.

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The aggregate changes in gross unrecognized tax benefits in fiscal years 2014, 2013 and 2012 were as follows 

(in thousands):

March 31, 2011 (As Restated) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Lapse of statute of limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Decreases in balances related to tax positions taken during prior years  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Increases in balances related to tax positions taken during the year  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
March 31, 2012 (As Restated) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Lapse of statute of limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Settlements with tax authorities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Decreases in balances related to tax positions taken during prior years  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Increases in balances related to tax positions taken during the year  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
March 31, 2013 (As Revised) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Lapse of statute of limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Settlements with tax authorities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Decreases in balances related to tax positions taken during prior years  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Increases in balances related to tax positions taken during the year  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
March 31, 2014 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

$130,498
(6,760)
(1,200)
14,350
$136,888
(6,490)
(42,770)
(1,500)
9,570
$ 95,698
(12,514)
(100)
(778)
8,740
$ 91,046

The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax positions in income tax expense. 
The Company recognized $1.1 million, $1.0 million and $1.2 million in interest and penalties in income tax expense 
during  fiscal years  2014,  2013  and  2012,  respectively.  As  of  March  31,  2014,  2013  and 2012,  the Company  had 
$5.6  million,  $6.6  million  and  $7.5  million  of  accrued  interest  and  penalties  related  to  uncertain  tax  positions, 
respectively.

The Company files Swiss and foreign tax returns. For all these tax returns, the Company is generally not 
subject to tax examinations for years prior to fiscal year 2001. The Company is under examination and has received 
assessment notices in other tax jurisdictions. At this time, the Company is not able to estimate the potential impact 
that these examinations may have on its income tax expense. If the examinations are resolved unfavorably, there is 
a possibility they may have a material negative impact on its results of operations.

Although the Company has adequately provided for uncertain tax positions, the provisions on these positions 
may  change  as  revised  estimates  are  made  or  the  underlying  matters  are  settled  or  otherwise  resolved.  During 
fiscal year 2015, the Company will continue to review its tax positions and provide for or reverse unrecognized tax 
benefits as issues arise. During the next 12 months, it is reasonably possible that the amount of unrecognized tax 
benefits could increase or decrease significantly due to changes in tax law in various jurisdictions, new tax audits 
and changes in the U.S. dollar as compared to foreign currencies. Excluding these factors, uncertain tax positions 
may decrease by as much as $16.0 million to $18.3 million primarily from the lapse of the statutes of limitations in 
various jurisdictions during the next 12 months.

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Note 8 — Balance Sheet Components

The following table presents the components of certain balance sheet asset amounts as of March 31, 2014 and 

2013 (in thousands):

Accounts receivable:

Accounts receivable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Allowance for doubtful accounts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Allowance for sales returns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Allowance for cooperative marketing arrangements  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Allowance for customer incentive programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Allowance for pricing programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Inventories:

Raw materials. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Work-in-process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Finished goods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Other current assets:

Income tax and value-added tax receivables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Deferred tax assets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Prepaid expenses and other assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Property, plant and equipment, net:

Plant, buildings and improvements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Equipment  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Computer equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Less accumulated depreciation and amortization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Construction-in-process. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Land . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Other assets:

Deferred tax assets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trading investments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other assets  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

March 31,

2014

2013
As Revised

$ 338,194
(1,712)
(19,472)
(24,135)
(41,400)
(69,446)
$ 182,029

$ 24,031
42
198,329
$ 222,402

$ 18,252
27,013
13,892
$ 59,157

$ 69,897
134,975
40,610
81,179
326,661
(256,424)
70,237
15,362
2,792
$ 88,391

$ 52,883
16,611
4,966
$ 74,460

$ 325,870
(2,153)
(21,883)
(24,160)
(42,857)
(55,858)
$ 178,959

$ 37,504
41
225,099
$ 262,644

$ 20,073
25,004
15,300
$ 60,377

$ 70,009
133,201
52,881
81,320
337,411
(255,564)
81,847
9,047
2,827
$ 93,721

$ 52,404
15,599
6,464
$ 74,467

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Note 8 — Balance Sheet Components (Continued)

The following table presents the components of certain balance sheet liability amounts as of March 31, 2014 

and 2013 (in thousands):

Accrued and other current liabilities:

Accrued personnel expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accrued marketing expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Indirect customer incentive programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accrued restructuring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Deferred revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accrued freight and duty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Value-added taxes payable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accrued royalties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Warranty accrual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Employee benefit plan obligation  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Income taxes payable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other liabilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Non-current liabilities:

Warranty accrual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Obligation for deferred compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Long term restructuring  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Employee benefit plan obligation  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Deferred rent  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Deferred tax liability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Long term deferred revenue. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other liabilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

March 31,

2014

2013
As Revised

$ 55,165
12,844
31,737
2,121
22,529
6,276
9,354
2,653
13,905
1,100
7,701
46,587
$211,972

10,475
16,611
5,440
37,899
15,555
2,304
9,350
1,715
$ 99,349

$ 39,631
11,005
29,464
13,458
22,698
5,882
8,544
3,358
12,782
994
5,032
40,236
$193,084

8,660
15,631
—
40,551
22,315
2,048
8,889
1,768
$ 99,862

During the fiscal year 2013, the Company made a strategic decision to divest its Remotes product category 
and  its  digital  video  security  product  line,  included  within  its  Video  product  category.  As  a  result,  assets  and 
liabilities of the Remotes product category and the digital video security product line were classified as held for 
sale as of March 31, 2013. During the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014, the Company updated its strategic direction 
and decided to retain its Remotes product category. As a result, the Remotes assets and liabilities held for sale was 
reclassified from held for sale as of March 31, 2014.

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The following table presents the changes in the allowance for doubtful accounts during the fiscal years ended 

March 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012 (in thousands):

Beginning of the period. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Expense (reversal), net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Write-offs, net of recoveries  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
End of the period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Note 9 — Financial Instruments

Fair Value Measurements

Years Ended March 31,
2013
As Revised
$2,472
(107)
(212)
$2,153

2012
As Restated
$ 4,086
(592)
(1,022)
$ 2,472

2014

$ 2,153
656
(1,097)
$ 1,712

The  Company  considers  fair  value  as  the  exchange  price  that  would  be  received  for  an  asset  or  paid  to 
transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly 
transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The Company utilizes the following three-level 
fair value hierarchy to establish the priorities of the inputs used to measure fair value:

•	 Level 1—Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

•	 Level 2—Observable inputs other than quoted market prices included in Level 1, such as quoted prices for 
similar assets and liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar assets and liabilities 
in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable 
market data.

•	 Level 3—Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant 
to the fair value of the assets or liabilities. This includes certain pricing models, discounted cash flow 
methodologies and similar techniques that use significant unobservable inputs.

The following table presents the Company’s financial assets and liabilities, that were accounted for at fair 
value, excluding assets related to the Company’s defined benefit pension plans, classified by the level within the 
fair value hierarchy (in thousands):

Cash equivalents:

Cash equivalents  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Trading investments for deferred compensation plan:

Money market funds  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mutual funds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Foreign exchange derivative assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Foreign exchange derivative liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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March 31, 2013

Level 1

Level 2

Level 1

Level 2

200,641
$200,641

—

119,073
$ — $119,073

—
$ —

$

3,139
13,472
$ 16,611
$
$

—

$ — $

4,220
11,379
$ — $ 15,599
$
$

$ —
—
$ —
— $1,197
— $ 707

— $155
— $701

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The following table presents the changes in the Company’s Level 3 financial assets during fiscal years 2013 

and 2012 (in thousands):

Beginning of the period. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sale of securities  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gain on sale of securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reversal of unrealized gain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
End of the period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Years Ended March 31,

2013
$ 429
(917)
831
(343)
$ —

2012
$ 1,695
(6,550)
6,041
(757)
429

$

There were no significant level 3 financial assets held during fiscal year 2014 by the Company.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash  equivalents  consist  of  bank  demand  deposits  and  time  deposits.  The  time  deposits  have  original 

maturities of three months or less. Cash equivalents are carried at cost, which approximates fair value.

Investment Securities

The Company’s investment securities portfolio consists of marketable securities (money market and mutual 

funds) related to a deferred compensation plan at March 31, 2014 and 2013.

The marketable securities related to the deferred compensation plan are classified as non-current other assets. 
Since participants in the deferred compensation plan may select the mutual funds in which their compensation 
deferrals are invested within the confines of the Rabbi Trust which holds the marketable securities, the Company 
has designated these marketable securities as trading investments, although there is no intent to actively buy and 
sell securities within the objective of generating profits on short-term differences in market prices. Management 
has classified the investments as non-current assets because final sale of the investments or realization of proceeds 
by plan participants is not expected within the Company’s normal operating cycle of one year. The marketable 
securities are recorded at a fair value of $16.6 million and $15.6 million as of March 31, 2014 and 2013, based on 
quoted  market  prices.  Quoted  market  prices  are  observable  inputs  that  are  classified  as  Level  1  within  the  fair 
value hierarchy. Earnings, gains and losses on trading investments are included in other income (expense), net. 
Unrealized trading gains of $0.4 million, $0.5 million and $0.1 million are included in other income (expense), net 
for the fiscal years 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and relate to trading securities held as of March 31, 2014, 
2013 and 2012.

Derivative  Financial  Instruments:  Under  the  agreements  with  the  respective  counterparties  to  the 
Company’s derivative contracts, subject to applicable requirements, the Company does not net settle transactions 
with a single net amount payable by one party to the other. In accordance with ASU 2011-11, the Company presents 
its derivative instruments at gross fair values in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2014 and 2013.

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The following table presents the fair values of the Company’s derivative instruments and their locations on its 

consolidated balance sheets as of March 31, 2014 and 2013 (in thousands):

Derivatives

Asset
March 31,

Liability
March 31,

2014

2013

2014

2013

Designed as hedging instruments:

Cash flow hedges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$

4

$1,165

$243

$ —

Not designed as hedging instruments:

Foreign exchange forward contract . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Foreign exchange swap contract  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

23
128
151
$155

—
32
32
$1,197

96
362
458
$701

270
437
707
$707

The following table presents the amounts of gains and losses on the Company’s derivative instruments for 

fiscal years 2014, 2013, and 2012 and their locations on its consolidated statements of operations (in thousands):

Years Ended March 31,

Amount of 
Gain (Loss) 
Deferred as 
a Component of 
Accumulated Other 
Comprehensive Loss
2013
2014

2012

Amount of 
Gain (Loss) 
Reclassified 
from Accumulated 
Other Comprehensive 
Loss to Costs of 
Goods Sold
2013

2012

2014

Amount of 
Gain (Loss) 
Immediately 
Recognized in 
Other Income 
(Expense), Net
2013

2012

2014

Designed as hedging instruments:
Cash flow hedges . . . . . . . .

Not designed as hedging 

instruments:
Foreign exchange 

$ (1,025) $566 $2,916 $2,472 $1,756 $(421) $ (126) $ 275

$ (198)

forward contract . . . . . .

— —

—

—

—

— (464)

(848)

(350)

Foreign exchange 

swap contract . . . . . . . .

Cash Flow Hedges

— —
— —

1,176
328
$ (1,025) $566 $2,916 $2,472 $1,756 $(421) $ 698 $ 603

— 1,288
824
—

—
—

—
—

—
—

(1,884)
(2,234)
$ (2,432)

The Company enters into foreign exchange forward contracts to hedge against exposure to changes in foreign 
currency exchange rates related to its subsidiaries’ forecasted inventory purchases. The Company has one entity 
with  a  Euro  functional  currency  that  purchases  inventory  in  U.S.  Dollars.  The  primary  risk  managed  by  using 
derivative instruments is the foreign currency exchange rate risk. The Company has designated these derivatives as 
cash flow hedges. The Company does not use derivative financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes. 
These hedging contracts mature within four months, and are denominated in the same currency as the underlying 
transactions. Gains and losses in the fair value of the effective portion of the hedges are deferred as a component 
of accumulated other comprehensive loss until the hedged inventory purchases are sold, at which time the gains or 
losses are reclassified to cost of goods sold. The Company assesses the effectiveness of the hedges by comparing 

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changes in the spot rate of the currency underlying the forward contract with changes in the spot rate of the currency 
in which the forecasted transaction will be consummated. If the underlying transaction being hedged fails to occur 
or if a portion of the hedge does not generate offsetting changes in the foreign currency exposure of forecasted 
inventory purchases, the Company immediately recognizes the gain or loss on the associated financial instrument 
in other income (expense), net. Such gains and losses were not material during fiscal years 2014, 2013 and 2012. 
Cash flows from such hedges are classified as operating activities in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. 
As of March 31, 2014 and 2013, the notional amounts of foreign exchange forward contracts outstanding related to 
forecasted inventory purchases were $51.8 million (€37.6 million), and $38.5 million (€30.1 million), respectively.

Foreign Exchange Forward and Swap Contracts

The Company also enters into foreign exchange forward contracts to reduce the short-term effects of foreign 
currency  fluctuations  on  certain  foreign  currency  receivables  or  payables.  These  forward  contracts  generally 
mature within three months. The Company may also enter into foreign exchange swap contracts to economically 
extend the terms of its foreign exchange forward contracts. The primary risk managed by using forward and swap 
contracts is the foreign currency exchange rate risk. The gains or losses on foreign exchange forward contracts are 
recognized in other income (expense), net based on the changes in fair value.

The  notional  amounts  of  foreign  exchange  forward  contracts  outstanding  as  of  March  31,  2014  and  2013 
relating  to  foreign  currency  receivables  or  payables  were  $23.2  million  and  $14.2  million,  respectively.  Open 
forward  contracts  as  of  March  31,  2014  and  2013  consisted  of  contracts  in  U.S.  Dollars  to  purchase  Taiwanese 
Dollars and contracts in Euros to sell British Pounds at future dates at pre-determined exchange rates. The notional 
amounts of foreign exchange swap contracts outstanding as of March 31, 2014 and 2013 were $30.5 million and 
$19.6 million, respectively. Swap contracts outstanding as of March 31, 2014 and 2013 consisted of contracts in 
Mexican Pesos, Japanese Yen and Australian Dollars.

The fair value of all foreign exchange forward contracts and foreign exchange swap contracts is determined 
based on observable market transactions of spot currency rates and forward rates. Cash flows from these contracts 
are classified as operating activities in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.

Note 10 — Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

Annual Goodwill Impairment Testing

In accordance with ASC Topic 350-10 (“ASC 350-10”) as it relates to Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, 
the Company conducts a goodwill impairment analysis annually at December 31 and as necessary if changes in 
facts and circumstances indicate that it is more likely than not that the fair value of the Company’s reporting units 
may be less than its carrying amount.

FASB ASC 350-20 permits an entity to make a qualitative assessment of whether it is more likely than not that 
a reporting unit’s fair value is less than its carrying amount before applying the two-step goodwill impairment test. 
If an entity concludes that it is not more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying 
amount, it would not be required to perform the two-step impairment test for that reporting unit.

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Peripherals

The Company performed its annual impairment analysis of the goodwill for its peripherals reporting unit as 
of December 31, 2013 by performing a qualitative assessment and concluded that it was not more likely than not 
that the fair value of its peripherals reporting units was less than its carrying amount. In assessing the qualitative 
factors, the Company considered the impact of these key factors: change in industry and competitive environment, 
growth in market capitalization of $2.2 billion as of December 31, 2013 from $1.2 billion as of December 31, 2012, 
and forecasted budgeted-to- actual revenue performance for fiscal year 2014. The peripherals reporting unit had an 
improvement in operating income from $35 million for the nine months ended December 31, 2012 to $117 million 
for nine months ended December 31, 2013.

Video Conferencing

In  the  quarter  ended  September  30,  2013,  the  Company  implemented  a  restructuring  plan  (“this  Plan”) 
associated with its video conferencing reporting unit to simplify its organization, better align costs with its current 
business and free up resources to pursue growth opportunities. This Plan resulted in the reduction of personnel, 
lease exit costs and the write-off of discontinued video conferencing products. In addition, actual performance 
was significantly less than projected results for the periods since the prior annual goodwill impairment assessment 
performed at December 31, 2012, due to the combination of a changing industry landscape caused by a shift to less 
expensive cloud-based video conferencing solutions, an evolving Lifesize product line and challenges in execution. 
These factors resulted in the Company concluding that it was more likely than not that the fair value of its video 
conferencing reporting unit was less than its carrying amount. Therefore, the Company performed an interim Step 
1 assessment of its video conferencing reporting unit at September 30, 2013.

Step  1  assessment  performed  during  the  quarter  ended  September  30,  2013  involved  measuring  the 
recoverability  of  goodwill  by  comparing  the  video  conferencing  reporting  unit’s  carrying  amount,  including 
goodwill,  to  the  fair  value  of  the  reporting  unit.  The  fair  value  was  estimated  using  both  an  income  approach 
employing a discounted cash flow model and a market approach. The market approach model was based on applying 
certain revenue multiples of comparable companies to the respective revenue and earnings metrics of the reporting 
unit. Step 1 assessment resulted in the Company determining that the video conferencing reporting unit passed 
Step 1 test because the estimated fair value exceeded its carrying value by approximately 23%, thus not requiring 
a Step 2 assessment of this reporting unit.

At December 31, 2013, the Company completed its annual impairment analysis for the goodwill of the video 
conferencing  reporting  unit  by  performing  Step  1  assessment  as  the  qualitative  factors  that  lead  to  the  interim 
assessment had not significantly improved.

Key  assumptions  used  in  this  Step  1  income  approach  analysis  included  the  appropriate  discount  rates, 
compound annual growth rate (“CAGR”) during the forecast period, and long-term growth rates for purposes of 
determining a terminal value at the end of the discrete forecast period. Sensitivity assessment of key assumptions 
for the video conferencing reporting unit Step 1 test is presented below:

•	 CAGR assumption was 7.0% through fiscal year 2021, with a forecast decline in the remainder of fiscal 
year 2014, and higher growth rates from fiscal years 2015 through 2019, reducing to a growth rate of 4% in 
fiscal year 2021. The forecasted growth contrasts with the recent performance of the video conferencing 
reporting unit, when the Company experienced a decline in revenue (see Note 14 for further details). A 
hypothetical decrease to 1.4% in the CAGR rate, holding all other assumptions constant, would decrease 
the fair value of the video conferencing reporting unit below its carrying value and hence would result in 
the reporting unit failing Step 1 of the goodwill impairment test.

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•	 Discount rate assumption was 15%. A hypothetical increase to 18.9% in the discount rate, holding all 
other assumptions constant, would result in the reporting unit failing Step 1 of the goodwill impairment 
test.

•	 Terminal growth rate assumption was 4%. A hypothetical decrease to 0% in the terminal growth rate 
assumption, holding all other assumptions constant, would result in the reporting unit passing Step 1 of 
the goodwill impairment test.

The  assumptions  used  also  included  a  reduction  in  future  operating  expenses  as  a  percentage  of  revenue, 
driven by increases in forecast revenue as described above, combined with reduced operating expenses related to 
the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2013 and second quarter of fiscal year 2014 restructuring activities.

The annual Step 1 assessment resulted in the Company determining that the video conferencing reporting 
unit passed Step 1 test because the estimated fair value exceeded its carrying value by approximately 30%, thus 
not requiring Step 2 assessment of this reporting unit. This result presents a future video conferencing reporting 
unit goodwill impairment risk to the Company since the margin it cleared the current Step 1 assessment was not 
significant.

As a result of the Company’s annual goodwill impairment assessments, there was no impairment of goodwill 
during the three months ended December 31, 2013. There have been no events or circumstances during the three 
months ended March 31, 2014 that have required the Company to perform an interim assessment of goodwill.

During  fiscal  year  2013,  the  Company’s  video  conferencing  reporting  unit  failed  Step  1  test  because  the 
estimated fair value was less than its carrying value, thus requiring Step 2 assessment of this reporting unit. This 
impairment primarily resulted from a decrease in the expected CAGR during the assessment forecast period based 
on  greater  evidence  of  the  overall  enterprise  video  conferencing  industry  experiencing  a  slowdown,  combined 
with  lower  demand  related  to  new  product  launches,  increased  competition  during  fiscal  year  2013  and  other 
market data. These factors had an adverse effect on the Company’s video conferencing operating results and future 
outlook. During fiscal year 2013, the Company recorded goodwill impairment and other charges of $214.5 million 
related to its video conferencing reporting unit.

Determining  the  fair  value  of  a  reporting  unit  is  judgmental  in  nature  and  requires  the  use  of  significant 
estimates and assumptions, including revenue growth rates, operating margins, discount rates and future market 
conditions, among others. It is reasonably possible that changes in the judgments, assumptions and estimates that 
the Company used in assessing the fair value of the video conferencing reporting unit result in the goodwill to 
become  impaired.  A  goodwill  impairment  charge  would  have  the  effect  of  decreasing  the  Company’s  earnings 
or  increasing  its  losses  in  such  period.  If  the  Company  is  required  to  take  a  substantial  impairment  charge,  its 
operating results would be materially and adversely affected in such period.

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The following table summarizes the activity in the Company’s goodwill balance during fiscal years 2014 and 

2013 (in thousands):

Years Ended March 31,

Peripherals
Beginning of the period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $216,744
202
—
—
2,469
End of the period  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $219,415

Additions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Foreign currency impact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Impairments  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reclassified from (to) assets held for sale(1) . . .

2013
2014
Video 
Video 
Conferencing
Conferencing
Peripherals
Total
$ 339,663
$124,613 $341,357 $220,860
—
—
—
(550)
— (214,500)
—
$ 124,613

(4,116)
$125,595 $345,010 $216,744

202
982
—
2,469

—
982
—
—

Total
$ 560,523
—
(550)
(214,500)
(4,116)
$ 341,357

(1)  Represents  allocated  goodwill  related  to  the  Company’s  Retail—Digital  Video  Security  product  line  and 
Retail—Remotes  product  category  which  was  classified  as  assets  held  for  sale  as  of  March  31,  2013.  The 
allocated goodwill related to the Digital Video Security product line was fully impaired as of March 31, 2013. 
The allocated goodwill related to the Remotes product category was reclassified from assets held for sale as of 
March 31, 2014, as the Company updated its strategic plan and decided to retain its Remotes product category.

The Company’s acquired other intangible assets subject to amortization were as follows (in thousands):

Gross

Trademark and tradenames  . . . . . . . . . $ 13,091
Technology(1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
83,080
38,851
Customer contracts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$135,022

2014
Accumulated 
Amortization
$ (11,949)
(78,257)
(34,287)
$(124,493)

March 31,

Net

Gross(1)

$ 1,142 $ 13,977
73,249
39,068
$10,529 $126,294

4,823
4,564

2013
Accumulated 
Amortization(2)
$ (10,693)
(61,560)
(28,017)
$(100,270)

Net
$ 3,284
11,689
11,051
$26,024

(1)  As of March 31, 2013, the Company had $1.7 million of intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of 
$19.3 million and impairment charges of $0.5 million, related to Digital Video Security and Remotes product 
categories classified as held for sale, which are not included in the table above. As of March 31, 2014, the 
Remotes product category was reclassified from held for sale as the Company updated its strategic plan and 
decided to retain the Remotes product category. There were no intangible assets classified as held for sale as 
of March 31, 2014.

(2)  During fiscal year 2014, the Company determined that the trademarks and trade names gross and accumulated 
amortization amounts previously reported for fiscal year 2013 were not properly stated due to the inclusion 
of $15.9 million of fully amortized intangible assets, which were previously retired by the Company as of 
March 31, 2013. The table above is revised to reflect the correct amounts.

For  fiscal  years  2014,  2013  and  2012,  amortization  expense  for  other  intangible  assets  was  $17.8  million, 
$23.6 million and $27.2 million, respectively. The Company expects that annual amortization expense for the fiscal 
years ending 2015, 2016 and 2017 will be $8.4 million, $1.9 million and $0.2 million, respectively.

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Note 11 — Financing Arrangements

In  December  2011,  the  Company  entered  into  a  Senior  Revolving  Credit  Facility  Agreement  (“Credit 
Facility”)  with  a  group  of  primarily  Swiss  banks  that  provided  for  a  revolving  multicurrency  unsecured  credit 
facility in an amount of up to $250.0 million and subject to certain requirements, permitted the Company to arrange 
with  existing  or  new  lenders  to  provide  up  to  an  aggregate  of  $150.0  million  in  additional  commitments,  for  a 
total of $400.0 million. The Company also paid a quarterly commitment fee of 40% of the applicable margin on 
the  available  commitment.  In  December  2013,  given  the  significant  improvement  in  our  financial  performance 
and outlook, the Company chose to terminate this Credit Facility and wrote-off the amortized loan fees totaling 
$1.0 million. There were no outstanding borrowings at the time of termination.

The  Company  had  several  uncommitted,  unsecured  bank  lines  of  credit  aggregating  $40.0  million  as  of 
March 31, 2014. There are no financial covenants under these lines of credit with which the Company must comply. 
As of March 31, 2014, the Company had outstanding bank guarantees of $7.1 million under these lines of credit. The 
Company also had credit lines related to corporate credit cards totaling $6.9 million as of March 31, 2014. There are 
no financial covenants under these credit lines.

Note 12 — Commitments and Contingencies

Operating Leases

The  Company  leases  facilities  under  operating  leases,  certain  of  which  require  it  to  pay  property  taxes, 
insurance and maintenance costs. Operating leases for facilities are generally renewable at the Company’s option 
and usually include escalation clauses linked to inflation. Future minimum annual rentals under non-cancelable 
operating leases at March 31, 2014 are as follows (in thousands):

Years Ending March 31,

2015 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2016 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2017 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2018 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2019 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Thereafter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$17,022
13,950
10,454
8,543
7,172
20,808
$77,949

Rent  expense  for  fiscal  years  2014,  2013  and  2012  was  $14.7  million,  $25.3  million  and  $25.1  million, 

respectively.

In connection with its leased facilities, the Company has recognized a liability for asset retirement obligations 
for 2014 and 2013 representing the present value of estimated remediation costs to be incurred at lease expiration. 
The liability and the expense for asset retirement obligations were immaterial for fiscal years 2014, 2013, and 2012.

Product Warranties

All of the Company’s Peripherals products are covered by warranty to be free from defects in material and 
workmanship for periods ranging from one year to five years. At the time of sale, the Company accrues a warranty 
liability for estimated costs to provide products, parts or services to repair or replace products in satisfaction of 
the warranty obligation. The Company’s estimate of costs to fulfill its warranty obligations is based on historical 
experience  and  expectations  of  future  conditions.  When  the  Company  experiences  changes  in  warranty  claim 
activity or costs associated with fulfilling those claims, the warranty liability is adjusted accordingly.

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Changes in the Company’s warranty liability for fiscal years 2014 and 2013 were as follows (in thousands):

Beginning of the period. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Provision. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Settlements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjustment(1)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
End of the period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$ 21,442
15,817
(15,206)
2,327
$ 24,380

2014

2013
As revised
$ 26,618
12,879
(15,728)
(2,327)
$ 21,442

Years Ended March 31,

(1)  During fiscal year 2014, the warranty liability allocated to the Company’s Remotes product category was 

reclassified from liabilities held for sale.

Deferred Services Revenue

The Company’s video conferencing reporting unit offers maintenance contracts for sale of the majority of 
its products which allow for customers to receive service and support in addition to the expiration of the product 
warranty  contractual  term.  The  Company  also  provides  installation  services  to  its  customer  under  contractual 
arrangements. The Company recognizes these contracts over the life of the service period.

Change in the Company’s deferred services revenue during fiscal years 2014 and 2013 were as follows (in 

thousands):

Beginning of the period. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Extended warranties issued  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Amortization. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
End of the period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Years Ended March 31,

2014
$ 29,327
33,007
(32,174)
$ 30,160

2013
$ 24,568
34,069
(29,310)
$ 29,327

The  cost  of  providing  these  services  for  fiscal  years  2014  and  2013  was  $7.8  million  and  $8.5  million, 

respectively.

Purchase Commitments

As of March 31, 2014, the Company had the following outstanding purchase commitments:

Inventory commitments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Capital commitments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total purchase commitments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$102,760
45,969
12,994
$161,723

Commitments  for  inventory  purchases  are  made  in  the  normal  course  of  business  to  original  design 
manufacturers,  contract  manufacturers  and  other  suppliers  and  are  expected  to  be  fulfilled  by  June  30,  2014. 
Operating  expense  commitments  are  for  consulting  services,  marketing  arrangements,  advertising,  outsourced 
customer services, information technology maintenance and support services, and other services. Fixed purchase 
commitments  for  capital  expenditures  primarily  related  to  commitments  for  computer  hardware  and  leasehold 

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improvements. Although open purchase orders are considered enforceable and legally binding, the terms generally 
allow  the  Company  the  option  to  reschedule  and  adjust  its  requirements  based  on  the  business  needs  prior  to 
delivery of goods or performance of services.

Other Contingencies

As previously announced, some of the issues reviewed by the Audit Committee are also the subject of an 
ongoing formal investigation by the SEC, including the accounting for Revue inventory valuation reserves that 
resulted  in  the  restatement,  revision  to  the  Company’s  financial  statements  concerning  warranty  accruals  and 
amortization  of  intangible  assets  presented  in  our  Form  10-K/A,  filed  on  August  7,2013,  and  the  Company’s 
transactions with a distributor for Fiscal Year 2007 through Fiscal Year 2009. The Company is cooperating with 
the  SEC  in  its  ongoing  investigation.  The  Company  has  entered  into  an  agreement  with  the  SEC  to  extend  the 
statute of limitations. The Company cannot predict the outcome of the investigation at this time and potential fines 
or penalties, if any, that may arise from the investigation are currently not estimable.

Guarantees

Logitech International S.A., the parent holding company, has issued several parent guarantees on behalf of its 
subsidiaries. The maximum potential future payment under the guarantee arrangements is limited to $80.0 million. 
As of March 31, 2014, there were no purchase obligations outstanding for which the parent holding company was 
required to guarantee payment.

Logitech Europe S.A., a subsidiary of the parent holding company, has guaranteed the purchase obligations of 
another Logitech subsidiary under a guarantee agreement. This guarantee does not specify a maximum amount. As 
of March 31, 2014, the amount of purchase obligations outstanding under this guarantee was immaterial. In addition, 
Logitech Europe S.A. also guaranteed payments of a third-party contract manufacturer’s purchase obligations. As 
of March 31, 2014, the maximum amount of this guarantee was $3.5 million, of which $2.3 million of guaranteed 
purchase obligations were outstanding.

Indemnifications

The  Company  indemnifies  certain  of  its  suppliers  and  customers  for  losses  arising  from  matters  such 
as  intellectual  property  disputes  and  product  safety  defects,  subject  to  certain  restrictions.  The  scope  of  these 
indemnities varies, but in some instances, includes indemnification for damages and expenses, including reasonable 
attorneys’ fees. As of March 31, 2014, no amounts have been accrued for these indemnification provisions. The 
Company does not believe, based on historical experience and information currently available, that it is probable 
that any material amounts will be required to be paid under its indemnification arrangements.

The Company also indemnifies its current and former directors and certain of its current and former officers. 
Certain costs incurred for providing such indemnification may be recoverable under various insurance policies. The 
Company is unable to reasonably estimate the maximum amount that could be payable under these arrangements 
because these exposures are not limited, the obligations are conditional in nature and the facts and circumstances 
involved in any situation that might arise are variable.

Legal Proceedings

From time to time the Company is involved in claims and legal proceedings which arise in the ordinary course 
of its business. The Company is currently subject to several such claims and a small number of legal proceedings. 
The  Company  believes  that  these  matters  lack  merit  and  intends  to  vigorously  defend  against  them.  Based  on 
currently  available  information,  the  Company  does  not  believe  that  resolution  of  pending  matters  will  have  a 

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material adverse effect on its financial condition, cash flows or results of operations. However, litigation is subject 
to inherent uncertainties, and there can be no assurances that the Company’s defenses will be successful or that any 
such lawsuit or claim would not have a material adverse impact on the Company’s business, financial condition, 
cash flows and results of operations in a particular period. Any claims or proceedings against the Company, whether 
meritorious or not, can have an adverse impact because of defense costs, diversion of management and operational 
resources, negative publicity and other factors. Any failure to obtain necessary license or other rights, or litigation 
arising out of intellectual property claims, could adversely affect the Company’s business.

Note 13 — Shareholders’ Equity

Share Capital

The Company’s nominal share capital is CHF 43,276,655, consisting of 173,106,620 shares with a par value of 

CHF 0.25 each, all of which were issued and 10,206,450 which were held in treasury as of March 31, 2014.

In September 2008, the Company’s shareholders approved an amendment to reserve conditional capital of 
25,000,000 shares for potential issuance on the exercise of rights granted under the Company’s employee equity 
incentive plans. The shareholders also approved the creation of conditional capital representing the issuance of up 
to 25,000,000 shares  to  cover  any  conversion rights  under a future convertible bond issuance.  This  conditional 
capital was created in order to provide financing flexibility for future expansion, investments or acquisitions.

Shares Outstanding

In  September  2012,  the  Company’s  shareholders  approved  the  cancellation  of  the  18.5  million  shares 
repurchased  under  the  September  2008  amended  share  buyback  program.  These  shares  were  legally  cancelled 
during fiscal year 2013, which decreased the treasury shares outstanding by this amount but also decreased its 
shares issued and outstanding from 191.6 million to 173.1 million.

Dividends

Pursuant to Swiss corporate law, Logitech International S.A. may only pay dividends in Swiss francs. The 
payment of dividends  is  limited to  certain amounts  of  unappropriated retained  earnings  (CHF  458.5 million or 
$518.1 million based on exchange rates at March 31, 2014) and is subject to shareholder approval. In September 
2013, Logitech’s shareholders approved a cash dividend payment of CHF 33.7 million out of retained earnings to 
Logitech shareholders. Eligible shareholders were paid CHF 0.21 per share ($0.22 per share in U.S. dollars), totaling 
$36.1 million in U.S. Dollars in September 2013. In September 2012, the Company’s shareholders approved a cash 
dividend of CHF 125.7 million out of retained earnings to Logitech shareholders. Eligible shareholders were paid 
CHF 0.79 per share ($0.85 per share in U.S. dollars), totaling $133.5 million in U.S. dollars in September 2012. This 
dividend qualified as a distribution of qualifying additional paid-in-capital and, as such, was not subject to Swiss 
Federal withholding tax.

Legal Reserves

Under Swiss corporate law, a minimum of 5% of the Company’s annual net income must be retained in a legal 
reserve until this legal reserve equals 20% of the Company’s issued and outstanding aggregate par value per share 
capital. These legal reserves represent an appropriation of retained earnings that are not available for distribution 
and totaled $10.8 million at March 31, 2014 (based on exchange rates at March 31, 2014).

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Additionally, under Swiss corporate law, the Company is  required to  establish  a reserve equal to the cost 
of repurchased treasury shares owned as of year-end. The reserve for treasury shares, which is not available for 
distribution, totaled $118.4 million at March 31, 2014 (based on exchange rates at March 31, 2014).

Share Repurchases

In March 2014, the Company’s Board of Directors approved the 2014 share buyback program, which authorizes 
the Company to use up to $250.0 million to purchase its own shares. The Company’s share buyback program is 
expected to remain in effect for a period of three years. Shares may be repurchased from time to time on the open 
market, through block trades or otherwise. Purchases may be started or stopped at any time without prior notice 
depending on market conditions and other factors.

In  September  2008,  the  Company’s  Board  of  Directors  approved  the  September  2008  share  buyback 
program  for  $250.0  million.  In  November  2011,  an  amendment  to  the  September  2008  share  buyback  program 
(“September 2008—amended”) was approved by the Company’s Board of Directors to enable future purchases of 
shares for cancellation. In August 2013, the September 2008 share buyback and September 2008—amended share 
buyback programs expired.

A summary of the approved share buyback programs are shown in the following table (in thousands, excluding 

transaction costs).

Share Buyback Program
March 2014 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
September 2008—amended(1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
September 2008(1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

Approved

Repurchased

Shares
17,311
28,465
8,344
54,120

Amounts
$250,000
177,030
250,000
$677,030

Shares
—
18,500
7,609
26,109

Amounts
—
$170,714
73,134
$243,848

(1)  Expired in August 2013

During fiscal year 2013, 8.6 million shares were repurchased for $87.8 million and during fiscal year 2012, 
17.5 million shares were repurchased for $156.0 million. There were no share repurchases during fiscal year 2014. 
During fiscal year 2013, 18.5 million of the repurchased shares were cancelled.

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

The components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) were as follows (in thousands):

March 31, 2013 (As Revised) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Other comprehensive income (loss) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
March 31, 2014 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

Cumulative 
Translation 
Adjustment
$(73,783)
2,784
$(70,999)

Defined 
Benefit 
Plan(1)
$(21,856)
7,568
$(14,288)

Deferred 
Hedging 
Gains (Losses)

$

510
(1,025)
$ (515)

Total
$(95,129)
9,327
$(85,802)

(1)  Net of tax of $192 as of March 31, 2014 and $315 as of March 31, 2013.

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Note 14 — Segment Information

The Company has two reporting segments, peripherals and video conferencing, based on product markets and 
internal organizational structure. The peripherals segment encompasses the design, manufacturing and marketing 
of  peripherals  for  PCs,  tablets  and  other  digital  platforms.  The  video  conferencing  segment  encompasses  the 
design, manufacturing and marketing of Lifesize video conferencing products, infrastructure and services for the 
enterprise, public sector and other business markets. The Company’s reporting segments do not record revenue on 
sales between segments as such sales are not material.

Operating  performance  measures  for  the  peripherals  segment  and  the  video  conferencing  segment  are 
reported separately to Logitech’s Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”), who is considered to be the Company’s Chief 
Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”). The CEO periodically reviews information such as net sales and operating 
income (loss) for each operating segment to make business decisions. These operating performance measures do 
not include share-based compensation expense and amortization of intangible assets. Share-based compensation 
expense and amortization of intangible assets are presented in the following financial information by operating 
segment as “other income (expense).” Assets by operating segment are not presented since the Company does not 
present such data to the CODM.

Net sales and operating income (loss) for the Company’s operating segments were as follows (in thousands):

Net sales:

Peripherals  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Video conferencing  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Segment operating income (loss):

Peripherals(1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Video conferencing(1)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2014

Years Ended March 31,
2013
As Revised

2012
As Restated

$2,008,028
120,685
$2,128,713

$1,962,237
137,040
$2,099,277

$2,168,742
147,461
$2,316,203

$ 131,326
(12,023)
119,303

$

25,829
(229,097)
(203,268)

$ 180,167
(7,442)
172,725

Other income (expense):

Share-based compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Amortization of intangibles  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interest income (expense), net  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other income (expense), net. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Income (loss) before income taxes  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(25,546)
(17,771)
(397)
1,993
77,582

$

(25,198)
(23,571)
907
(2,198)
$ (253,328)

(31,529)
(27,198)
2,674
7,655
$ 124,327

(1)  Peripherals  operating  results  include  $8.0  million,  $39.5  million,  and  $0  of  restructuring  charges  during 
fiscal year 2014, 2013, and 2012 respectively and $2.2 million of impairment of other assets during fiscal 
year 2013. Video Conferencing operating results include $5.8 million, $4.2 million, and $0 of restructuring 
charges for fiscal year 2014, 2013, and 2012 respectively and $214.5 million of goodwill impairment charge 
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Net sales by product categories, excluding intercompany transactions, were as follows (in thousands):

Peripherals:

PC Gaming. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Tablet & Other Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Mobile Speakers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Growth:  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Pointing Devices  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
PC Keyboards & Desktops  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Audio-PC &Wearables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Video  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Remotes  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Profit Maximization: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Other. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Non-Strategic:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
OEM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

Video conferencing  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

Years Ended March 31,
2013(1)

2014

2012(1)

$ 186,926
172,484
87,414
446,824
506,884
415,512
255,573
137,115
67,371
1,382,455
37,000
37,000
141,749
2,008,028
120,685
$2,128,713

As Revised
$ 144,512
119,856
33,408
297,776
521,083
399,144
292,245
153,060
71,641
1,437,173
86,102
86,102
141,186
1,962,237
137,040
$2,099,277

$ 186,190
44,326
21,969
252,485
559,366
383,697
339,394
196,662
91,000
1,570,119
160,179
160,179
185,959
2,168,742
147,461
$2,316,203

(1)  Certain products within the retail product families presented in prior years have been reclassified to conform 

to the current year presentation.

Geographic net sales information in the table below is based on the customers’ location. Long-lived assets, 

primarily fixed assets, are reported below based on the location of the asset.

Net sales to unaffiliated customers by geographic region for fiscal years 2014, 2013 and 2012 (based on the 

customers’ location) were as follows (in thousands):

Americas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
EMEA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Asia Pacific . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2014

2012

Years Ended March 31,
2013
As Revised
$ 808,618
799,075
491,584
$2,099,277

$ 879,076
897,557
539,570
$2,316,203

$ 859,893
767,017
501,803
$2,128,713

Net sales are attributed to countries on the basis of the customers’ locations. The United States represented 
35%,  33%  and  34%  of  net  sales  for  the  fiscal  years  2014,  2013  and  2012,  respectively.  No  other  single  country 
represented more than 10% of net sales during these periods. Revenues from net sales to customers in Switzerland, 
the Company’s home domicile, represented 2% of net sales for fiscal years 2014, 2013 and 2012. In fiscal years 
2014, 2013 and 2012, one customer in the peripherals operating segment represented 14%, 11% and 14% of net sales, 
respectively. As of March 31, 2014 and 2013, one customer in the peripherals operating segment represented 14% 
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Long-lived assets by geographic region were as follows (in thousands):

Americas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
EMEA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Asia Pacific . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

March 31,

2014

$45,166
5,154
38,071
$88,391

2013
As Revised
$45,518
8,093
40,110
$93,721

Long-lived  assets  in  the  United  States  and  China  was  $44.9  million  and  $31.9  million  at  March  31,  2014, 
respectively, and $45.5 million and $32.2 million at March 31, 2013, respectively. No other countries represented 
more than 10% of the Company’s total consolidated long-lived assets at March 31, 2014 and 2013. Long-lived assets 
in Switzerland, the Company’s home domicile, were $1.6 million and $3.6 million at March 31, 2014 and 2013.

Note 15 — Restructuring

The following table summarizes restructuring related activities during fiscal year 2014 and 2013 (in thousands):

Restructuring

March 31, 2012. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Charges. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Cash payments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Foreign exchange impact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
March 31, 2013. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Charges. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Adjustment for deferred rent  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Cash payments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Foreign exchange impact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
March 31, 2014. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

$

Termination 
Benefits
—
41,088
(27,768)
63
13,383
6,463
—
(19,534)
(170)
142

$

Lease 
Exit Costs
$ —
1,308
(1,233)
—
75
7,348
1,450
(1,454)
—
$ 7,419

Other

Total

$ — $

—
43,704
(30,323)
77
13,458
13,811
1,450
(20,988)
(170)
$ — $ 7,561

1,308
(1,322)
14
—
—
—
—
—

During the second quarter of fiscal year 2014, the Company implemented a restructuring plan solely affecting 
its  video  conferencing  operating  segment  to  align  its  organization  to  its  strategic  priorities  of  increasing  focus 
on  a  tighter  range  of  products,  expanding  cloud-based  video  conferencing  services  and  improving  profitability. 
Restructuring  charges  under  this  plan  primarily  consist  of  severance  and  other  one-time  termination  benefits. 
During fiscal year 2014, restructuring charges under this plan included $5.0 million in termination benefits and 
$0.6 million in lease exit costs. The Company substantially completed this restructuring plan by March 31, 2014.

During  the  fourth  quarter  of  fiscal  year  2013,  the  Company  implemented  a  restructuring  plan  to  align  its 
organization to its strategic priorities of increasing focus on mobility products, improving profitability in PC-related 
products and enhancing global operational efficiencies. As part of this restructuring plan, the Company reduced 
its worldwide non-direct labor workforce. Restructuring charges under this plan primarily consisted of severance 
and other one-time termination benefits. During fiscal year 2014, restructuring charges under this plan included 
$1.5  million  in  termination  benefits  and  $6.7  million  in  lease  exit  costs,  $5.4  million  of  which  pertains  to  the 
consolidation of the Company’s Silicon Valley campus from two buildings down to one during the quarter ended 
March 31, 2014. During fiscal year 2013, restructuring charges under this plan included $15.2 million in termination 
benefits. In addition, charges of $0.9 million related to the discontinuance of certain product development efforts 
were included in cost of goods sold and a $1.2 million charge from the re-measurement of its Swiss and Taiwan 

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Note 15 — Restructuring (Continued)

defined benefit pension plans caused by the number of plan participants affected by this restructuring, which was 
not included in the restructuring charges since it related to prior services. The Company substantially completed 
this restructuring plan by the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2014.

During the first quarter of fiscal year 2013, the Company implemented a restructuring plan to simplify its 
organization, better align its costs with its current business and to free up resources to pursue growth opportunities. 
A  majority  of  the  restructuring  activity  was  completed  during  the  first  quarter  of  fiscal  year  2013.  As  part  of 
this restructuring plan, the Company reduced its worldwide non-direct labor workforce. During fiscal year 2013, 
restructuring charges under this plan included $25.9 million in termination benefits, $1.3 million in legal, consulting, 
and  other  costs  as  a  result  of  the  terminations,  and  $1.3  million  in  lease  exit  costs  associated  with  the  closure 
of existing facilities. Termination benefits are calculated based on regional benefit practices and local statutory 
requirements. In addition, charges of $3.0 million related to the discontinuance of certain product development 
efforts were included in cost of goods sold and a $2.2 million charge from the re-measurement of its Swiss defined 
benefit  pension  plan  caused  by  the  number  of  plan  participants  affected  by  this  restructuring,  which  was  not 
included in the restructuring charges since it related to prior services. The Company substantially completed this 
restructuring plan by the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2013.

Termination benefits were calculated based on regional benefit practices and local statutory requirements. 
Lease exit costs primarily relate to costs associated with the closure of existing facilities. Other charges primarily 
consist of legal, consulting and other costs related to employee terminations.

Note 16 — Subsequent events

Repurchase of ESPP Awards

The Company was not current with its periodic reports required to be filed with the SEC and was therefore 
unable to issue any shares under its Registration Statements on Form S-8 after July 31, 2014. Given the proximity 
of  the  unavailability  of  those  registration  statements  and  the  end  of  the  current  ESPP  offering  period,  also  on 
July 31, 2014, the Compensation Committee authorized the termination of the current ESPP offering period and 
a one-time payment to each participant in an amount equal to the fifteen percent (15%) discount at which shares 
would otherwise have been repurchased pursuant to the current period of the ESPPs. This one-time payment was 
accounted for as a repurchase of equity awards that reduced additional paid-in capital, resulting in no additional 
compensation cost. Given the unavailability of the Company’s Registration Statements on Form S-8, no new ESPP 
offering periods were initiated since July 31, 2014.

Dividend

On November 12, 2014, the Board approved, subject to approval by the Company’s shareholders and other 

Swiss statutory requirements, a dividend of CHF 0.2625 per share.

Note 17 — Other Disclosures Required by Swiss Law 

Balance Sheet Items 

The amounts of certain balance sheet items were as follows (in thousands): 

Prepayments and accrued income  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Non-current assets  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Pension liabilities, current  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Fire insurance value of property, plant and equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

March 31,

2014
$ 11,681
$518,390
$
1,100
$214,020

2013
$ 11,613
$535,570
$
994
$210,627

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Statement of Income Items 

Total personnel expenses amounted to $345.6 million, $359.8 million and $387.9 million in fiscal years 2014, 

2013, and 2012.

Compensation and Security Ownership of Board Members and Executive Officers

In accordance with the Swiss Code of Obligations, the compensation and security ownership of members of 

the Board of Directors of Logitech International S.A. and of Logitech executive officers is presented below.

The following table sets forth compensation Logitech paid or accrued for payment to the individual members of the 
Board of Directors, the highest compensation paid to an executive officer, and the total amount of compensation paid or 
accrued for payment to executive officers for services performed in the fiscal years ended March 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012:

Daniel Borel . . . . . . . . . . . 

Matthew Bousquette  . . . . 

Erh-Hsun Chang(5)  . . . . . . 

Kee-Lock Chua  . . . . . . . . 

Sally Davis . . . . . . . . . . . . 

Didier Hirsch(6) . . . . . . . . . 

Neil Hunt  . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

Monika Ribar . . . . . . . . . . 

Total Non-Executive Board  

Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

Highest Paid Executive Officer
Vincent Pilette  . . . . . . . . . 
Bracken P. Darrell  . . . . . . 
Gerald Quindlen. . . . . . . . 
Total Executive Officers(7)  . . . 

Fiscal
Year
2014
2013
2012
2014
2013
2012
2014
2013
2012
2014
2013
2012
2014
2013
2012
2014
2013
2014
2013
2012
2014
2013
2012

2014
2013
2012

2014
2013
2012
2014
2013
2012

Base 
Salary(1)
$

73,535
85,184
79,616
154,611
149,072
142,171
41,010
98,494
108,050
117,938
128,308
128,522
117,467
109,674
111,462
118,315
51,882
96,161
95,832
92,885
108,888
117,128
125,110

Non-equity
Incentive Plan
Compensation(2)

Bonus

—
—

—
—
—
—
—

—
—

—
—

—

—
—

—

—
—

—
—
—
—
—

—
—

—
—

—

—
—

—

Stock
Awards(3)
$

Option
Awards(3)

Other
Compensation(4)

149,224 $
127,568
139,466
147,016
128,112
137,685
—
128,112
137,685
147,016
128,112
137,685
149,224
127,568
139,466
147,016
256,224
147,016
128,112
137,685
149,224
127,568
139,466

— $
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—

—
—
—
—

—
—

— $
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—

—
—
—
—

—
—

Total
222,759
212,752
219,082
301,627
277,184
279,856
41,010
226,606
245,735
264,954
256,420
266,207
266,691
237,242
250,928
265,331
308,106
243,177
223,944
230,570
258,112
244,696
264,576

$ 827,925 $
$ 866,656 $
$ 878,805 $

— $
— $
— $

— $ 1,035,736 $
— $ 1,151,376 $
— $ 1,108,604 $

— $
— $
— $

— $ 1,863,661
— $ 2,018,032
— $ 1,987,409

$ 286,538 $
$ 735,577 $
$ 264,000 $
$2,525,714 $ 460,000
$2,864,774 $
$2,980,135 $ 25,000

— $ 512,000
— $
— $

$2,925,092

$ 5,067,550 $

— $
— $ 2,817,120 $
$ 12,864,520 $

803,000 $4,840,000

— $
$

— $ 1,398,080 $6,529,900
— $ 6,135,300 $

— $

2,673
$ 226,164
— $1,770,033
— $ 218,365
$2,524,878
— $2,010,446

$ 5,868,761
$ 6,604,741
$ 4,851,153
$ 18,993,691
$ 13,317,632
$ 11,150,881

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(2)  Non-equity  incentive  plan  compensation  reflects  amounts  earned  under  the  Logitech  Management 
Performance  Bonus  Plan  and  predecessor  plans.  No  non-executive  members  of  the  Board  of  Directors 
participated in any non-equity incentive compensation plans in any of fiscal years 2014, 2013 or 2012. 
(3)  Amounts shown reflect the grant date fair value, by fiscal year, of stock awards and option awards granted 
in such fiscal year. The key assumptions and methodology for valuation of stock awards and option awards 
are presented in Note 4. Mr. Erik K. Bardman, former Senior Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial 
Officer, forfeited his fiscal year 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013 grants of $5,258,090 upon his departure. Mr. Gerald 
Quindlen, former President and Chief Executive Officer, forfeited his fiscal year 2012 grants of $2,817,120 
upon his departure. Mr. Werner Heid, former Sr. Vice President, Worldwide Sales and Marketing, forfeited 
his fiscal year 2010, 2011 and 2012 grants of $2,981,880 upon his departure. 

(4)  Other  compensation  includes  term  life  insurance  premiums,  car  allowance,  tax  preparation  services  (and 
associated  tax  gross-up),  relocation  expenses,  travel  costs  in  lieu  of  relocation,  severance,  and  matching 
contributions made by the Company to the Logitech Inc. 401(k) plan or the Logitech Employee Pension Fund.
(5)  Mr.  Erh-Hsun  Chang  did  not  stand  for  re-election  as  a  director  at  the  Annual  General  Meeting  in 

September 2013. 

(6)  Mr. Didier Hirsch was first elected as a director at the Annual General Meeting in September 2012.
(7)  Fiscal years 2014, 2013 and 2012 included compensation paid to Mr. Werner Heid, who resigned from the 
Company in April 2012. Fiscal years 2013 and 2012 included compensation paid to Mr. Junien Labrousse, 
who ceased to be an executive officer of the Company in April 2012. Fiscal year 2012 included compensation 
paid to Mr. Gerald Quindlen, who resigned from the Company in July 2011. 

No additional fees or compensation have been paid during fiscal years 2014, 2013, and 2012 to any current or 

former members of the Board of Directors or executive officers other than as noted above.

There were no loans made or outstanding at any time during fiscal years 2014, 2013 and 2012 to any current 
or former members of the Board of Directors or executive officers. In addition, no compensation was paid or loans 
made during fiscal years 2014, 2013 and 2012 to parties closely related to members of the Board of Directors or 
executive officers.

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The following table sets forth the shares and options held by each of the individual members of the Board of 

Directors and executive officers as of March 31, 2014: 

Shares Held

Options, PRSUs
and RSUs Held(1)

Exercise Price

Fiscal Years
of Expiration

Non-Executive Members

of the Board of Directors:
Daniel Borel(2). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Matthew Bousquette  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Erh-Hsun Chang(3)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Kee-Lock Chua  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sally Davis(4). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Didier Hirsch(5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Neil Hunt  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Monika Ribar(6)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

9,801,343
38,453
185,979
69,792
67,103
6,228
29,433
43,245

18,400
93,400
—
33,400
48,400
36,532
18,400
113,400

n/a
$15.41 - $23.29
n/a
$19.43
$38.92
n/a
n/a
$16.58 - $38.93

n/a
2016 - 2019
n/a
2016
2018
n/a
n/a
2015 - 2018

Total Non-Executive Members 

of the Board of Directors:  . . . . . . . . . . . . .

10,241,576

361,932

Executive Officers:

Guerrino De Luca  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bracken P. Darrell  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vincent Pilette  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Erik Bardman(7)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Marcel Stolk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
L. Joseph Sullivan  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total Executive Officers  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

164,018
71,288
165,806
7,439
22,506
35,107
466,164

1,040,000
2,222,000
370,000
—
397,000
630,750
4,659,750

$7.83 - $27.95
$8.03
n/a
n/a
$7.83
$7.83 - $30.09

2015 - 2023
2023
n/a
n/a
2013
2016 - 2023

(1)  Each option provides the right to purchase one share at the exercise price. For executive officers, the options 
become exercisable over four years in equal annual installments from the date of grant. For non-executive 
Directors,  the  options  become  exercisable  over  three  years  in  equal  annual  installments  from  the  date  of 
grant. Market-based options may become exercisable at the end of two years from the grant day upon meeting 
certain minimum share price performance criteria measured against market conditions. PRSUs granted to 
executive officers are market-based restricted stock units that may vest upon meeting certain minimum share 
price  performance  criteria  measured  against  market  conditions  or  at  the  end  of  two  or  three  years  from 
the  grant  date  upon  meeting  certain  minimum  share  price  performance  criteria  measured  against  market 
conditions. RSUs granted to executive officers are time-based restricted stock units that vest in four equal 
annual installments from the date of grant. RSUs granted to non-executive Directors vest in one installment, 
except as noted for Mr. De Luca and Mr. Pilette on August 31 following the grant date anniversary.

(2)  The  number  of  shares  held  includes  (a)  53,000  shares  held  by  a  charitable  foundation,  of  which 
Mr.  Daniel  Borel  and  other  members  of  his  family  are  board  members  and  (b)  6,500  shares  held  by 
Mr. Borel’s spouse. Mr. Borel has not entered into any written shareholders’ agreements.

(3)  Mr.  Chang  did  not  stand  for  re-election  as  a  director  at  the  Annual  General  Meeting  in  September  2013. 
Shares held as of August 15, 2014, the last date as of which the Company had information with respect to 
shares held by Mr. Chang. 

(4)  The exercise price of the option as granted to Ms. Sally Davis is CHF 34.45. The U.S. dollar exercise price 
shown is based on the Swiss franc to U.S. dollar conversion rate on the trading day immediately preceding 
the grant date. The U.S. dollar exercise price as of March 31, 2014 was $38.93.

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(5)  Mr. Didier Hirsch was first elected as a director at the Annual General Meeting in September 2012. 
(6)  The two option grants to Ms. Monika Ribar have exercise prices of CHF 14.68 and CHF 34.45. The U.S. dollar 
exercise prices are based on the Swiss franc to U.S. dollar conversion rate on the trading day immediately 
preceding the grant dates. The U.S. dollar exercise prices as of March 31, 2014 were $16.58 and $38.93.

(7)  Mr. Erik Bardman resigned as an executive officer of the Company in April 2013. 

Risk Assessment 

At  a  company-wide  level,  Logitech’s  internal  audit  function  coordinates  management’s  risk  assessment 
process, which encompasses financial and operational risks, and reports to senior management and to the Audit 
Committee of the Board of Directors. Material risks are assessed and discussed by the Board of Directors. Financial 
risk assessment and management is integrated into the functions of the Company’s Treasury, Finance and Business 
divisions  operations,  with  oversight  from  the  executive  and  treasury  committees.  Financial  reporting  risk  is 
addressed through the Company’s Corporate Accounting, Financial Reporting and SOX Compliance operations 
and  processes.  Operational  risk  assessment  and  management  is  integrated  into  the  functions  of  the  Company’s 
Business divisions, with support from specialized departments such as Quality, Supply Chain, Legal and Finance. 
Material financial and financial reporting risks are reported to and reviewed with the Audit Committee and the 
Board  of  Directors  as  appropriate,  and  material  operational  risks  are  reported  to  and  reviewed  with  the  Board 
of Directors.

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SWISS STATUTORY bALANCE SHEETS (unconsolidated) 
(In thousands of Swiss francs)

March 31,

2014

2013

Current assets:

ASSETS

Cash  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
Short-term bank deposits � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
Accrued interest and other receivables  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
Advances to and amounts receivable from group companies � � � � � � � � � � � 
Total current assets � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 

CHF

94,840
143,090
1,128
187
239,245

CHF 45,348
42,380
765
—
88,493

Long-term assets:

Other long-term assets � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
Investments in subsidiaries  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
Loans to subsidiaries  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
Treasury shares  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
Provision on treasury shares  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
Total long-term assets � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
Total assets  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 

—
507,968
222,152
104,807
(16,927)
818,000
CHF1,057,245

476
515,868
253,177
172,391
(83,301)
858,611
CHF 947,104

LIAbILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Current liabilities:

Payables to group companies� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
Accruals and other liabilities � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
Total current liabilities  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 

Long-term liabilities:

Deferred unrealized exchange gains � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
Payables to group companies� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
Total liabilities� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 

Shareholders’ equity:

Share capital� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
Legal reserves:

General reserve
- Reserve from capital contribution � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
- Other general reserves � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
Reserve for treasury shares
- Other general reserves for treasury shares  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
Total legal reserves� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
Unappropriated retained earnings � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
Total shareholders’ equity� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 

—
3,430
3,430

6,103
430,246
439,779

43,302
4,693
47,995

8,815
309,179
365,989

43,277

43,277

1,265
9,580

1,265
9,580

104,807
115,652
458,537
617,466
CHF1,057,245

172,391
183,236
354,602
581,115
CHF 947,104

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LOGITECH INTERNATIONAL S.A., APPLES

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(In thousands of Swiss francs)

Dividend income � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
Royalty fees  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
Interest income from third parties � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
Interest income from subsidiaries  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 

Administrative expenses  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
Brand development expenses � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
Interest paid to subsidiaries  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
Royalty � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
Income, capital and non-recoverable withholding taxes � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
(Gain)/Loss on treasury shares � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
(Gain)/Loss on long-term investments � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
Realized exchange (gains) / losses, net  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
Loss on liquidation of subsidiary entities � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
Other expenses � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 

Net income � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 

Year ended March 31,
2013
2014
CHF 40,408
CHF 70,063
21,319
21,408
282
258
10,570
9,847
72,579
101,576

5,684
15,977
11,794
—
(291)
(13,814)
343
(44)
9,973
1,890
31,512
CHF 70,064

5,234
20,524
9,612
175
2,334
18,051
2,922
97
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1,226
60,175
CHF 12,404

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Note 1 — basis of Presentation:

The Swiss statutory financial statements of Logitech International S�A� (“the Holding Company”) are prepared 
in accordance with the provisions of the Swiss Code of Obligations applicable prior to the changes introduced on 
1 January 2013, in accordance with the transitional provisions of the new accounting law� The financial statements 
present the financial position and results of operations of the Holding Company on a standalone basis and do not 
represent the consolidated financial position of the Holding Company and its subsidiaries�

Note 2 — Contingent Liabilities:

The  Holding  Company  issued  guarantees  to  various  banks  for  CHF  54,482,301  and  CHF  10,476,000  at 
March 31, 2014 and March 31, 2013 for lines of credit available to its subsidiaries� At March 31, 2013 the credit line 
facilities were not drawn down�

The  Holding  Company  has  guaranteed  payment  of  the  purchase  obligations  of  various  subsidiaries  from 
certain component suppliers� These guarantees generally have an unlimited term� The maximum potential future 
payment under the guarantee arrangements is limited to CHF 26,548,673� At March 31, 2014, there were no purchase 
obligations outstanding for which the Holding Company was required to guarantee payment� 

Note 3 — Financing Arrangements:

In December 2011, the Holding Company entered into a Senior Revolving Credit Facility Agreement with a 
group of primarily Swiss banks that provides for a revolving multicurrency unsecured credit facility in an amount 
of up to $250 million� The Holding Company may, upon notice to the lenders and subject to certain requirements, 
arrange with existing or new lenders to provide up to an aggregate of $150 million in additional commitments, for 
a total of $400 million of unsecured revolving credit� The credit facility may be used for working capital, general 
corporate purposes, and acquisitions� There were no outstanding borrowings under the credit facility at March 31, 
2014 or 2013� In December 2013, given the significant improvement in our financial performance and outlook, we 
chose to terminate this Credit Facility and wrote-off $1�0 million of capitalized deferred loan fees� There were no 
outstanding borrowings at the time of termination� 

Note 4 — Investments:

Principal operating subsidiaries include the following: 

Company
Logitech Europe S�A� � � � � � � �

Country
Switzerland

possession Currency

Share capital

Purpose

100

CHF

100,000 Administration, research, 

% of  

Logitech Inc  � � � � � � � � � � � � � �

U�S�A

100

USD

development, sales and 
distribution
11,522,396 Administration, research, 

development, sales and 
distribution

Logitech Technology  

(Suzhou) Co�, Ltd  � � � � � � �

People’s Republic 
of China

100

USD

22,000,000 Manufacturing

All subsidiaries are directly or indirectly 100% owned by the Holding Company�

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Note 5 — Treasury Shares:

During fiscal years 2013 and 2014, repurchases of and issuances from the Holding Company’s treasury shares 

were as follows (total cost in thousands):

Number of  
shares

Total cost  
(in thousands) 

Held by the Holding Company at March 31, 2012� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
Additions  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
Disposals  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
Held by the Holding Company at March 31, 2013� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
Additions  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
Disposals  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
Held by the Holding Company at March 31, 2014� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 

27,173,339
8,600,000
(21,917,903)
13,855,436
—
(3,648,986)
10,206,450

CHF 333,445
83,211
(244,265)
172,391
—
(67,584)
104,807

In March 2014, the Company’s Board of Directors approved the 2014 share buyback program, which authorizes 
the  Company  to  use  up  to  $250  million  to  purchase  its  own  shares�  The  Company’s  share  buyback  program  is 
expected to be completed in three years� Shares may be repurchased from time to time on the open market, through 
block  trades  or  otherwise�  Purchases  may  be  started  or  stopped  at  any  time  without  prior  notice  depending  on 
market conditions and other factors�

In September 2008, the Board of Directors approved a share buyback program which authorizes the Holding 
Company to invest up to USD 250,000,000 to purchase its own shares� In November 2011, the Company received 
approval from the Swiss regulatory authorities for an amendment to the September 2008 share buyback program 
to enable future repurchases of shares for cancellation, up to a total of 28�5 million shares� As of March 31, 2013, 
the Holding Company had repurchased 7,609,412 registered shares for approximately USD 73,134,017, including 
transaction costs, under the September 2008 program and 18,500,000 registered shares for approximately CHF 
158,748,716,  including  transaction  costs,  under  the  amended  September  2008  program�  In  August  2013,  the 
September 2008 share buyback and September 2008 - amended share buyback programs expired�

Treasury shares are recorded as a long-term asset at the lower of cost or market value� The disposal of treasury 
shares during the period was to the Holding Company’s directors and employees under the Holding Company’s 
share option and share purchase plans� The gain or loss on the disposal of repurchased treasury shares is recorded 
in the statement of income�

Note 6 — Authorized and Conditional Share Capital Increases:

Conditional capital

In  September  2008,  the  Company’s  shareholders  approved  an  amendment  to  the  Company’s  Articles  of 
Incorporation to reserve conditional capital of 25,000,000 shares for potential issuance on the exercise of rights 
granted  under  the  Company’s  employee  equity  incentive  plans�  The  shareholders  also  approved  the  creation  of 
conditional capital representing the issuance of up to 25,000,000 shares to cover any conversion rights under a 
future convertible bond issuance� This conditional capital was created in order to provide financing flexibility for 
future expansion, investments or acquisitions�

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As of March 31, 2014, none of the aforementioned conditional registered shares had been issued� During fiscal 
years 2014 and 2013, all employee equity incentive commitments were satisfied from treasury shares held by the 
Holding Company� A description of the employee equity incentive commitments still outstanding is presented in 
the consolidated financial statements of Logitech International S�A�

Note 7 — Significant Shareholders:

The Holding Company’s share capital consists of registered shares� To the knowledge of the Company, the 
beneficial owners holding more than 3% of the voting rights of the Company as of March 31, 2014 were as follows:

Name
Daniel Borel(3) � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
Morgan Stanley, The Corporation Trust Company(4) � � � � � � � � � 
Marathon Asset Management LLP(5)  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
Macquarie Group Limited(6) � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 

Number of  
Shares(1)
9,801,343
9,522,278
5,358,296
5,243,857

% of Voting 
Rights(2)
5�7%
5�5%
3�1%
3�0%

Relevant Date
March 31, 2014
January 24, 2014
April 5, 2013
December 13, 2013

(1)   Financial instruments other than shares are not taken into consideration for the calculation of the relevant 

shareholdings�

(2)   Shareholdings are calculated based on the aggregate number of voting rights entered into the Swiss commercial 

register� This aggregate number was 173,106,620 voting rights as of March 31, 2014�

(3)  The number of shares held includes (a) 53,000 shares held by a charitable foundation, of which Mr� Borel and 
other members of his family are board members and (b) 6,500 shares held by Mr� Borel’s spouse� Mr� Borel 
has not entered into any written shareholders’ agreements�

(4)  The  number  of  shares  held  by  Morgan  Stanley,  The  Corporation  Trust  Company  through  its  indirect 

subsidiaries is based on a notification filed with the SIX Exchange Regulation on February 4, 2014�

(5)   The number of shares held by Marathon Asset Management LLP is based on a notification filed with the SIX 

Exchange Regulation on April 11, 2013�

(6)  The  number  of  shares  held  by  Macquarie  Funds  Limited  through  its  indirect  subsidiaries  is  based  on  a 

notification filed with the SIX Exchange Regulation on December 28, 2013�

The Swiss Federal Act on Stock Exchanges and Securities Trading of March 24, 1995 (“SESTA”) requires 
shareholders  who  own  voting  rights  exceeding  certain  percentage  thresholds  of  a  company  incorporated  in 
Switzerland whose shares are listed on a stock exchange in Switzerland to notify the company and the relevant 
Swiss  exchange  of  such  holdings�  Following  receipt  of  this  notification,  the  company  is  required  to  inform  the 
public in Switzerland�

Note 8 — Movements on Retained Earnings:

During fiscal years 2014 and 2013, movements on retained earnings were as follows (in thousands):

Retained earnings at the beginning of the year � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
Net release from (attribution to) reserve for treasury shares � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
Allocation to other general reserves � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
Dividend Paid � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
Net income for the year  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 
Retained earnings at the disposal of the Annual General Assembly � � � � � � � � � 

Year ended March 31,

2014
CHF 354,602
67,584
—
(33,713)
70,064
CHF 458,537

2013
CHF 460,919
(109,141)
(9,580)
—
12,404
CHF 354,602

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Note 9 — Compensation and Security Ownership of board Members and Executive Officers:

In accordance with the Swiss Code of Obligations, the compensation and security ownership of members 
of  the  Board  of  Directors  of  Logitech  International  S�A�  and  of  Logitech  executive  officers  is  presented  in  the 
consolidated financial statements of Logitech International S�A�

Note 10 — Risk Assessment:

A discussion of the Holding Company’s risk assessment is included in Note 17 - Other Disclosures Required 

by Swiss Law in the consolidated financial statements of Logitech International S�A�

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PROPOSAL OF THE bOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR APPROPRIATION OF RETAINED EARNINGS

Proposal of the Board of Directors for appropriation of retained earnings was as follows during fiscal year 

2014 (in thousands):

Retained earnings available at end of fiscal year 2014 � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
Proposed dividend(1) � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
Balance of retained earnings to be carried forward  � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �

Year ended 
March 31, 2014
CHF 458,537
CHF (42,761)
CHF 415,776

(1)  The board of directors proposes distribution of gross dividend of CHF 0�2625 per share, or an aggregate of 
CHF42,761,295� This calculation estimate is based on 162,900,170 shares outstanding, net of treasury shares, 
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Report of the statutory auditor 
to the General Meeting of 
Logitech International S.A. 
Apples

Report of the statutory auditor on the financial statements

As statutory auditor, we have audited the financial statements of Logitech International S�A�, which comprise 

the balance sheet, income statement and notes, for the year ended 31 March 2014�

Board of Directors’ responsibility

The Board of Directors is responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the 
requirements  of  Swiss  law  and  the  company’s  articles  of  incorporation�  This  responsibility  includes  designing, 
implementing and maintaining an internal control system relevant to the preparation of financial statements that 
are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error� The Board of Directors is further responsible 
for selecting and applying appropriate accounting policies and making accounting estimates that are reasonable in 
the circumstances�

Auditor’s responsibility

Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit� We conducted our 
audit in accordance with Swiss law and Swiss Auditing Standards� Those standards require that we plan and perform 
the audit to obtain reasonable assurance whether the financial statements are free from material misstatement�

An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the 
financial statements� The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgment, including the assessment of the 
risks  of  material  misstatement  of  the  financial  statements,  whether  due  to  fraud  or  error�  In  making  those  risk 
assessments, the auditor considers the internal control system relevant to the entity’s preparation of the financial 
statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of 
expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity’s internal control system� An audit also includes evaluating 
the appropriateness of the accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made, as well as 
evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements� We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained 
is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion�

Opinion

In our opinion, the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2014 comply with Swiss law and the 

company’s articles of incorporation�

PricewaterhouseCoopers SA, avenue C.-F. Ramuz 45, case postale, CH-1001 Lausanne, Switzerland 
Téléphone: +41 58 792 81 00, Téléfax: +41 58 792 81 10, www.pwc.ch

PricewaterhouseCoopers SA is a member of the global PricewaterhouseCoopers network of firms, each of which is a separate and independent legal entity.

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Report on other legal requirements

We confirm that we meet the legal requirements on licensing according to the Auditor Oversight Act (AOA) 
and independence (article 728 CO and article 11 AOA) and that there are no circumstances incompatible with our 
independence  for  the  year  ended  31  March  2014�  However,  subsequent  to  31  March  2014,  we  provided  certain 
services which we now believe will impact our independence from August 2014 onwards; as a consequence, we will 
not stand for re-election as statutory auditors for the financial year ending 31 March 2015�

In accordance with article 728a paragraph 1 item 3 CO and Swiss Auditing Standard 890, we confirm that an 
internal control system exists which has been designed for the preparation of financial statements according to the 
instructions of the Board of Directors�

We further confirm that the proposed appropriation of available earnings complies with Swiss law and the 

company’s articles of incorporation� We recommend that the financial statements submitted to you be approved�

Further, we refer to the fact that, contrary to the provisions of article 699 para� 2 CO, an ordinary General 

Meeting was not convened within six months of the end of the financial year�

PricewaterhouseCoopers SA

Michael Foley 
Audit expert 
Auditor in charge

Lausanne, 17 November 2014

Filippos Mintiloglitis
Audit expert

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For more information 
about Logitech and 
its products, please 
visit our web site: 
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