Partners Group Holding AG announced that shareholders approved all proposals put forward by the Board of Directors at the 2026 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders held today in Baar-Zug, Switzerland. The approvals cover financial and non-financial reporting, dividend distribution, discharge of the Board and Executive Team, compensation reports, and the re-election of board members and committees.
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 firm's commitment to transparency in both financial performance and sustainability efforts, which is increasingly important for investors globally.
A key highlight was the approval of a cash dividend of CHF 46.00 per share for the 2025 fiscal year. The net dividend, after a 35% Swiss withholding tax, is scheduled for payment on 27 May 2026, with shares trading ex-dividend from 22 May 2026 onwards. This dividend reflects Partners Group's strong financial health and its ability to generate value for shareholders, a critical factor in the private markets industry where consistent returns are highly valued.
The shareholders also granted discharge to the Board of Directors and Executive Team for their activities in the 2025 fiscal year, signaling confidence in the leadership's stewardship. Additionally, the 2025 Compensation Report received advisory approval, and all compensation-related agenda items, including budgets for the Board and Executive Team, were approved. These approvals indicate shareholder alignment with the firm's compensation strategy, which is designed to attract and retain top talent in a competitive industry.
In elections, Steffen Meister was re-confirmed as Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors, and all other Board members were re-elected for a one-year term ending at the next ordinary AGM in 2027. Gaelle Olivier will continue as Lead Independent Director. Shareholders also re-elected Flora Zhao, Anne Lester, and Gaelle Olivier as members of the Nomination & Compensation Committee, with Flora Zhao confirmed as Chairwoman. The continuity of board leadership ensures stability and strategic direction for Partners Group, which manages over USD 185 billion in assets globally.
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 approval of all proposals at the AGM reinforces Partners Group's governance practices and its position as one of the largest firms in the global private markets industry. With around 2,000 professionals and a differentiated culture focused on operational value creation, the firm continues to execute its strategy across private equity, private credit, infrastructure, real estate, royalties, and special opportunities. This shareholder support provides a strong mandate for the Board and management to pursue their investment themes and transformation initiatives, which have implications for investors and the broader private markets landscape.
