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“Adecco has been using the Obermatt Bonus Index for several years now. What I like about it is that the performance measurement is relevant and follows a 'simple' logic at the same time. This makes communication very easy.”

“At Beiersdorf we use the Bonus Index because it lets us measure and reward the competitiveness of our strategy more effectively.”

“The expertise of the Obermatt ESG Framework and the joint meetings were very helpful in selecting our ESG priorities and KPIs, as well as setting guidelines for implementing metrics for long-term targets and incentives.”

“Even at an early stage, it is helpful for Bucher Industries to be able to count on Obermatt's support when implementing the ESG Framework. The documentation is focused and the exchange with other industrial companies is valuable.”

“We successfully implemented Obermatt's philosophy of separating budgeting and incentivization at Dätwyler.”

“Personally, I find the Obermatt approach of comparing against peers extremely fair. Because it describes the actual performance of the company, especially in a rapidly changing environment.”

“The open discussion format that Obermatt enables between ESG experts reflects the high value that participation brings. I highly recommend it.”

“We use Obermatt's indexed performance measurement in our LTI because it motivates our company to grow and demonstrates the strategic value of our investments in the future.”

“At GF we work with the Obermatt 3BL ESG Framework because it offers a structured, KPI-based approach and allows the company's individual compensation system to be placed in the overall context.”

“For over ten years, we at Hilti have used the Obermatt Performance Index as a management tool for benchmarking against key competitors and peers. The index can provide important orientation in turbulent times.”

“At Holcim we chose Obermatt as provider for measuring the relative component in our STI and LTI plans because this method creates better incentives and we already had good experience with Obermatt as a competent market leader.”

“What we particularly appreciate about Dr. Hermann J. Stern, CEO of Obermatt, is that he backs his arguments with broadly researched, hard financial and ESG facts on which we can base our decisions.”

“Especially as a private company, we need to benchmark ourselves against the market to keep market leadership firmly in view.”

“The swings used to be very high, with the Obermatt Index we were able to remove a lot of volatility while simultaneously increasing transparency.”

“Based on Obermatt's benchmarking materials, we discuss facts and root causes more quickly. The robust peer group and the credible third-party opinion of the index make it an enormously valuable management tool for me as CFO.”

“Sika looks for 'committed employees' who realize ambitious strategic goals out of inner conviction. Variable pay systems complement this direction. They must reflect success in the market. Here, the Obermatt Bonus Index meets the requirements for a neutral assessment of market success.”

“Our supervisory board members value the transparency and fairness in compensation that the Obermatt Index provides. The index is the basis for capital-market-oriented, sustainable compensation of our executive board members.”

“We use the Obermatt Bonus Index at Tesa because it strategically and permanently aligns the entire organization toward competitive performance.”

“The Obermatt Bonus Index gives us a reliable benchmark for cycle-independent executive compensation, which is extremely important in the volatile textile machinery business.”

“Obermatt supported us competently and efficiently in creating a meaningful sustainability report. They are fully familiar with the landscape of ESG metrics and rating agencies, and with their expertise we created our first report for investors, rating agencies, and employees in a straightforward and pragmatic way.”

“For VAT, profitable growth and above-average value creation compared to our peer companies is crucial. The market comparison using the Obermatt method reflects our growth and total shareholder return expectations for VAT in executive compensation as well. That's why we chose the Obermatt Bonus Index.”

“As an industrial company with a 125-year history, we stand for long-term, sustainable performance and reflect this accordingly in our LTI program. With Obermatt we have a reliable partner who supports us in the fair and transparent measurement of the relevant KPIs.”

“We introduced the Obermatt Bonus Index because we expect it to deliver fair compensation that is in the interest of long-term owners.”