Partners Group Shareholders Approve All Proposals at 2026 AGM
Partners Group Holding AG's shareholders approved all board proposals at the 2026 AGM, including a CHF 46.00 per share dividend and re-election of directors, signaling strong support for the firm's strategy.
Partners Group Holding AG announced today that all proposals put forward by the Board of Directors were approved by shareholders at the company's 2026 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (AGM) held in Baar-Zug, Switzerland. The unanimous approval underscores shareholder confidence in the global private markets firm's governance and financial performance.
Shareholders endorsed the 2025 Annual Report, including the management report, consolidated financial statements, and standalone financial statements. They also approved the 2025 non-financial report, the Sustainability Report, reflecting the firm's commitment to transparency in environmental, social, and governance matters.
A key highlight was the approval of a cash dividend of CHF 46.00 per share for fiscal year 2025. The net dividend, after a 35% Swiss withholding tax, is scheduled for payment on 27 May 2026. Shares will trade ex-dividend from 22 May 2026 onwards. This dividend distribution rewards shareholders for the company's strong performance.
Shareholders granted discharge to members of the Board of Directors and the Executive Team from liability for their activities in the 2025 fiscal year. The 2025 Compensation Report was approved in a consultative vote, and all compensation-related agenda items, including budgets for the Board and Executive Team, were ratified.
In board elections, shareholders re-confirmed Steffen Meister as Executive Chairman and re-elected all other Board members for a one-year term ending at the next ordinary AGM in 2027. Gaelle Olivier will continue as Lead Independent Director. Additionally, shareholders re-elected Flora Zhao, Anne Lester, and Gaelle Olivier to the Nomination & Compensation Committee, with Flora Zhao confirmed as Chairwoman.
HotzGoldmann Advokatur/Notariat was re-elected as independent proxy, and PricewaterhouseCoopers AG was re-elected as statutory auditors. A detailed overview of voting results will be available at www.partnersgroup.com/AGM in the coming days.
The AGM results are significant for investors and the broader private markets industry. Partners Group, with around 2,000 professionals and over USD 185 billion in assets under management, is one of the largest firms in global private markets. The approval of all proposals indicates strong alignment between management and shareholders, which is critical for the firm's continued growth across private equity, private credit, infrastructure, real estate, royalties, and special opportunities. The dividend payout and board continuity reinforce the company's stability and long-term strategy.
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