Shareholders of Swiss Prime Site AG approved all proposals from the Board of Directors by a large majority at the company's Annual General Meeting in Zug. The approvals included the 2025 annual financial statements, a dividend distribution, compensation reports, and the re-election of all board members, reflecting strong investor support for the company's direction.
The dividend distribution of CHF 3.50 gross per registered share entitled to dividends was approved, consisting of an ordinary dividend from retained earnings of CHF 1.75 gross per share and a withholding tax-free distribution from capital reserves of CHF 1.75 per share. The net payment of CHF 2.888 per share will be made on March 31, 2026, with shares trading ex-dividend starting March 27, 2026. This dividend decision is significant for investors seeking stable returns from one of Europe's leading commercial real estate companies.
In consultative votes, shareholders endorsed both the report on non-financial matters and the 2025 compensation report. They also approved the total compensation for 2026 for members of the Board of Directors and the Group Executive Board in separate binding votes. These approvals indicate shareholder satisfaction with the company's governance and transparency practices.
All members of the Board of Directors were re-elected for another term until the 2027 Annual General Meeting. Ton Buchner was re-elected as Chairman, while Barbara A. Knoflach, Gabrielle Nater-Bass, and Detlef Trefzger were re-elected to the Nomination and Compensation Committee. This continuity in leadership suggests stability for the company, which manages a real estate portfolio valued at around CHF 28 billion.
The company's portfolio includes both owned properties and properties managed for third parties, with owned buildings valued at just under CHF 14 billion focusing on office, retail, and infrastructure uses in prime locations in Zurich, Geneva, and Basel. The asset management division, Swiss Prime Site Solutions, manages over CHF 14 billion in assets through various funds and advisory mandates. More information about the company's operations can be found at www.newmediawire.com.
This shareholder approval is important because it demonstrates confidence in Swiss Prime Site's strategic direction amid a challenging real estate market. The dividend distribution provides immediate value to shareholders, while the re-election of experienced leadership ensures continuity in managing one of Switzerland's most significant real estate portfolios. The company's focus on prime locations and diversified asset management positions it to navigate market fluctuations while maintaining its position as Switzerland's largest real estate company.
