Partners Group Holding AG announced that its shareholders approved all proposals put forward by the Board of Directors at the 2026 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (AGM), held today in Baar-Zug, Switzerland. The approvals cover financial and non-financial reporting, dividend distribution, compensation, and board elections, reflecting continued shareholder support for the global private markets firm.
Shareholders approved the 2025 Annual Report, including the management report, consolidated financial statements, and standalone financial statements, as well as the 2025 non-financial report (Sustainability Report). This endorsement underscores the company's commitment to transparency and sustainable business practices.
A key highlight was the approval of a cash dividend of CHF 46.00 per share for the 2025 fiscal year, with payment scheduled for May 27, 2026. Shares will trade ex-dividend from May 22, 2026. The dividend reflects Partners Group's strong financial performance and its policy of returning value to shareholders.
Shareholders also granted discharge to the Board of Directors and Executive Team for their activities in 2025, approved the 2025 Compensation Report on a consultative basis, and ratified compensation budgets for both the Board and Executive Team. These votes indicate satisfaction with the leadership's strategic direction and governance.
In 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 was re-appointed as Lead Independent Director. Additionally, Flora Zhao, Anne Lester, and Gaelle Olivier were re-elected to the Nomination & Compensation Committee, with Flora Zhao continuing as Chairwoman.
HotzGoldmann Advokatur/Notariat was re-elected as independent proxy, and PricewaterhouseCoopers AG, Zurich, was re-elected as statutory auditors. Detailed voting results will be available at www.partnersgroup.com/AGM in the coming days.
These approvals come as Partners Group manages over USD 185 billion in assets globally, with around 2,000 professionals. The firm's diversified investment programs span private equity, private credit, infrastructure, real estate, royalties, and special opportunities. The strong shareholder endorsement at the AGM reinforces confidence in the firm's strategy and operational approach, which focuses on transforming businesses and assets into market leaders.
