UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of April 2022
Commission File Number: 001-40795
On Holding AG
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Pfingstweidstrasse 106
8005 Zurich, Switzerland
Tel: +41 44 225 1555
Fax: +41 44 225 1556
(Address of principal executive office)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F:
Form 20-F | ☒ | Form 40-F |
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): ☐
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7): ☐
INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS REPORT ON FORM 6-K
On April 11, 2022, On Holding AG (the “Company”) published an invitation to the Company’s annual general meeting and required related annual information (including Swiss statutory financial statements on a consolidated and standalone basis for the Company). The annual general meeting is expected to take place on May 24, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. CEST (8:00 a.m. EDT) at the Company’s headquarters at Pfingstweidstrasse 106, 8005 Zurich, Switzerland. The Company would like to contribute its part to reduce additional COVID infections by avoiding travelling and having a big physical annual general meeting. Therefore, shareholders will not be permitted to be physically present at the annual general meeting and may exercise their voting rights at the annual general meeting only by sending voting instructions to the independent proxy representative in accordance with Art. 27 of the Swiss Covid-19 Ordinance 3 and as set forth in the invitation to the annual general meeting and the related proxy materials.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
On Holding AG | |||
By: | /s/ Marc Maurer | ||
Name: | Marc Maurer | ||
Title: | Co-Chief Executive Officer |
Date: April 11, 2022
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Number | Description |
99.1 | Invitation to the Annual General Meeting |
99.2 | On Holding AG Shareholder Meeting Notice |
99.3 | Annual General Meeting Proxy Card (Class A Record Holders) |
99.4 | Annual General Meeting Proxy Card (Brokers) |
99.5 | Consolidated Financial Statements of On Holding AG for the Year ended December 31, 2021 |
99.6 | Financial Statements of On Holding AG for the Year ended December 31, 2021 |
99.7 | Compensation Report of On Holding AG for 2021 |
Exhibit 99.1
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Shareholder Letter
Dear Shareholders,
2021 was a truly remarkable year. Never before have so many new runners joined the On community, never before have we innovated so much, never before have we welcomed so many new colleagues, and never before have we been challenged on so many fronts. Looking back, we are grateful to conclude that 2021 was On’s strongest year to date.
Our mission is to ignite the human spirit through movement. On’s products are designed to make movement lighter, faster, more comfortable and more fun. In 2021 more people than ever before across the globe have discovered and purchased their first On product. And judging by the ever increasing amount of On’s on runners’ feet in cities like Boston, Bejing, Berlin, Birmingham and Brisbane, people are truly enjoying moving in their On gear. We are dedicated to run culture and we are pleased to see that On’s apparel and footwear are reaching beyond runners and are increasingly worn all day, every day. With our social impact program Right to Run, we are also empowering communities that are at risk to be left out of the global running community.
Have you ever asked yourself what the essence of On is? The answer is: we are an innovation company at heart. In 2021, our innovations have reached new levels both in terms of performance and sustainability: The Cloudboom Echo - On’s racing shoe - is quickly establishing itself at the front of the races as well as on podiums and is a favorite of the On Athletics Club. With CleanCloud, we are the first sports company to have developed our own material made from captured carbon emissions which we are looking to apply to a wide range of On’s footwear products in the future.
On’s omnichannel strategy continues to be our success story as we significantly grow on all fronts. The unique combination of very deep wholesale relationships with the World’s premiere retailers and our own E-commerce platforms as well as a growing number of On stores in key cities delivers scale, community insight and durable profitability at the same time.
2021 presented On with a series of challenges. First, the COVID pandemic again led to lockdowns in some of On’s key markets and also in our main manufacturing sites in Vietnam. Throughout, we have cooperated very closely with the local authorities to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our workers and to support our partners. Second, On teams across the globe have worked tirelessly to bring the new enterprise resource planning system to life. With it, we now have the strong IT backbone in place that we need for the continued significant growth ahead.
How does a running company go to the stock market? Of course by running there! On a beautiful fall morning last September, about 100 On team members ran the parks and streets of lower Manhattan to the New York Stock Exchange. The initial public offering allowed us to welcome many new investors to join On and to make many On team members shareholders as well. The initial public offering also gives us the freedom to take further bold steps in our quest to become a leading global sports brand.
The secret to a fast marathon is not to fade in the last quarter. We took this to heart and were able to successfully navigate the headwinds on the supply side as well as further lockdowns in several of our markets in the last months of the year. On’s agile supply chain, our superb demand planning team and the strong relationships with our supplier partners have helped us to have a better flow of supply than anticipated and to capture the opportunities of the holiday season and to get a head start on Q1 2022.
How do you cope with hypergrowth? In order to grow this quickly at this scale while maintaining a focus on profitability, everyone at On went the proverbial extra mile. And to be ready for the next phase of growth, we were able to attract more than 400 smart and purpose-driven people to join our mission. We are grateful to our teams around the world for making 2021 the most successful year in On’s history. Thank you!
The On Partners
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Invitation to the Annual General Shareholders’ Meeting
Dear Shareholders,
We cordially invite you to this year’s Annual General Shareholders’ Meeting of On Holding AG, as follows:
Date and Time:
Tuesday May 24th, 2022 at 2:00 pm (CEST)
Location:
On HQ office, Pfingstweidstrasse 106, 8005 Zurich,
Switzerland
(BUT WITHOUT PHYSICAL PRESENCE OF SHAREHOLDERS)
According to the Swiss Covid-19 Ordinance 3 (please refer to the important notice on the next page), you are asked to make use of your voting rights in written form by returning the provided voting forms or by using the electronic voting option via the Independent Proxy Representative.
Best regards
David Allemann & Caspar Coppetti
Co-Founders and Executive Co-Chairmen
on behalf of the Board of Directors
Important Notice regarding COVID-19
While the Swiss Federal Council has with effect as from February 17, 2022, and more recently from April 1, 2022, repealed most of the COVID-19 measures previously implemented over the past two years and while it would currently be permitted to actually hold an Annual General Shareholders’ Meeting with physical presence of shareholders, the Board of Directors is of the view that our 2022 Annual General Shareholders’ Meeting should nevertheless take place electronically / in writing via the Independent Proxy Representative in accordance with Article 27 of the Ordinance 3 on Measures to Combat the Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Due to the still exceptional circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic, we would like to contribute our part to reduce additional COVID infections by avoiding travelling and having a big physical Annual General Shareholders’ Meeting. While we consider ourselves to be creative and proactive in doing business, we take the safety of our shareholders, directors, officers, employees and service providers very seriously, and hope you understand the need for these measures.
In accordance with the above mentioned regulations, shareholders will not be permitted to be physically present, and may exercise their rights at our 2022 Annual General Shareholders’ Meeting exclusively by sending voting instructions to the Independent Proxy Representative. See the “Organizational Information” section on page 9 of this document for more detail.
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Agenda and Proposals of the Board of Directors
1.
Acknowledgement of the Annual Report 2021 and the Audit Reports and Approval of the Management Report 2021, the Annual Consolidated Financial Statements of On Holding AG for 2021, and the Annual Financial Statements of On Holding AG for 2021
Motion: The Board of Directors proposes to take note of the annual report 2021 and the audit reports and to approve the management report 2021, the annual consolidated financial statements of On Holding AG for 2021, and the annual financial statements of On Holding AG for 2021.
2.
Appropriation of 2021 Financial Results
Motion: The Board of Directors proposes to appropriate the retained earnings of On Holding AG as follows:
Profit carried forward from the financial year 2020 | CHF | 3,013,132 | |
Loss for the financial year 2021 | (CHF | 685,805) | |
Profit carried forward | CHF | 2,327,327 |
3.
Discharge of the Members of the Board of Directors and of the Executive Committee
Motion: The Board of Directors proposes that the members of the Board of Directors and of the Executive Committee be discharged from liability for the financial year 2021.
4.
Re-Election of Alex Perez as Proposed Representative of the Holders of Class A Shares on the Board of Directors
Art. 13 of the articles of association of the Company grants the holders of Class A Shares the right to be represented on the Board of Directors in accordance with Art. 709 CO. Hence, the Annual General Shareholders’ Meeting is suspended for the separate meeting of the holders of Class A Shares regarding the appointment of their candidate for their representation on the Board of Directors. Only holders of Class A Shares are entitled to vote at this separate meeting.
Motion: The Board of Directors proposes to the holders of Class A Shares to re-elect Alex Perez as proposed representative of the holders of Class A Shares on the Board of Directors.
5.
Re-Election of the Members of the Board of Directors
The term of office of the members of the Board of Directors expires at the end of the 2022 Annual General Meeting.
Motion: The Board of Directors proposes the re-election of the current members of the Board of Directors, each for a term of office of one year (until completion of the next Annual General Shareholders’ Meeting in 2023), as follows:
5.1 | Re-Election of David Allemann |
5.2 | Re-Election of Amy Banse |
5.3 | Re-Election of Olivier Bernhard |
5.4 | Re-Election of Caspar Coppetti |
5.5 | Re-Election of Kenneth Fox |
5.6 | Re-Election of Alex Perez |
Information on the professional background of the members of the Board of Directors standing for re-election can be found in our Annual Report for the fiscal year 2021 and at: https:// investors.on-running.com/governance/default.aspx#board.
6.
Election of Dennis Durkin as a new Member of the Board of Directors
Motion: The Board of Directors proposes the election of Dennis Durkin as new member of the Board of Directors for a term of office of one year (until completion of the next Annual General Shareholders’ Meeting in 2023).
The Board of Directors intends to appoint Dennis Durkin, if elected, as member and Chairman of the Audit Committee.
Biographical Information: Dennis Durkin is serving as a board observer to the On Board of Directors from September 2021 through May 2022. Prior to that, he had served as the Chief Financial Officer of Activision Blizzard Inc (ATVI) before retiring from the company in May 2021. He originally joined ATVI as CFO in March 2012 and held that position until May 2017. He served as Chief Corporate Officer from May 2017 until January 2019. From January 2019 until his retirement, he served as Chief Financial Officer and President of Emerging Businesses. Prior to joining ATVI, from 1999 until February 2012, Mr. Durkin held a number of positions of increasing responsibility at Microsoft Corporation, most recently serving as the Corporate Vice President, and Chief Operating and Financial Officer, of Microsoft’s Interactive Entertainment Business, which included the Xbox, Xbox Live and games business. Prior to joining Microsoft’s Interactive Entertainment Business in 2006, Mr. Durkin worked on Microsoft’s corporate development and strategy team, including two years where he was based in London, England driving pan-European activity. Before joining Microsoft, Mr. Durkin was a financial analyst at Alex. Brown and Company. Mr. Durkin holds a B.A. degree in government from Dartmouth College and an M.B.A. degree from Harvard University.
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7.
Re-Elections of the Co-Chairmen of the Board of Directors
7.1. | Re-Election of David Allemann as Co-Chairman of the Board of Directors |
Motion: The Board of Directors proposes to re-elect David Allemann as Co-Chairman of the Board of Directors for a term of office of one year (until completion of the next Annual General Shareholders’ Meeting in 2023).
7.2. | Re-Election of Caspar Coppetti as Co-Chairman of the Board of Directors |
Motion: The Board of Directors proposes to re-elect Caspar Coppetti as Co-Chairman of the Board of Directors for a term of office of one year (until completion of the next Annual General Shareholders’ Meeting in 2023).
8.
Re-Elections and Election of the Members of the Nomination and Compensation Committee
8.1. | Re-Election of David Allemann as a Member of the Nomination and Compensation Committee |
Motion: The Board of Directors proposes to re-elect David Allemann as a member of the Nomination and Compensation Committee for a term of office of one year (until completion of the next Annual General Shareholders’ Meeting in 2023).
8.2. | Re-Election of Kenneth Fox as a Member of the Nomination and Compensation Committee |
Motion: The Board of Directors proposes to re-elect Kenneth Fox as a member of the Nomination and Compensation Committee for a term of office of one year (until completion of the next Annual General Shareholders’ Meeting in 2023).
8.3. | Re-Election of Alex Perez as a Member of the Nomination and Compensation Committee |
Motion: The Board of Directors proposes to re-elect Alex Perez as a member of the Nomination and Compensation Committee for a term of office of one year (until completion of the next Annual General Shareholders’ Meeting in 2023).
8.4. | Election of Amy Banse as a Member of the Nomination and Compensation Committee |
Motion: The Board of Directors proposes to elect Amy Banse as a member of the Nomination and Compensation Committee for a term of office of one year (until completion of the next Annual General Shareholders’ Meeting in 2023).
9.
Re-Election of the Independent Proxy Representative
Motion: The Board of Directors proposes to re-elect Anwaltskanzlei Keller KLG (CHE-194.206.696), Splügenstrasse 8, 8002 Zurich, Switzerland, as Independent Proxy Representative for a term of office of one year (until completion of the next Annual General Shareholders’ Meeting in 2023).
10.
Re-Election of Statutory Auditors
Motion: The Board of Directors proposes to re-elect PricewaterhouseCoopers AG (CHE-106.839.438), in Zurich, as statutory auditors of On Holding AG for a term of office of one year (until the Annual General Shareholders’ Meeting in 2023).
11.
Compensation Report; Approval of the Compensation of the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee
11.1. | Consultative Vote on the 2021 Compensation Report |
Motion: The Board of Directors proposes that the Annual General Shareholders’ Meeting takes note of and endorses the 2021 Compensation Report in a consultative vote.
Explanations: The 2021 Compensation Report provides an overview of the remuneration principles and programs applicable to the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee of On, as well as details related to the remuneration awarded to the two bodies for the 2021 financial year. The vote on the 2021 Compensation Report is purely consultative and is conducted in line with the recommendations of the Swiss Code of Best Practice for Corporate Governance. The 2021 Compensation Report can be found at https://investors.on-running.com.
11.2. | Approval of the Maximum Aggregate Compensation for the Non-Executive Members of the Board of Directors for the Period between this Annual General Shareholders’ Meeting and the next Annual General Shareholders’ Meeting to be held in 2023 |
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Motion: The Board of Directors proposes to approve the maximum aggregate compensation of CHF 4,000,000 for the non-executive members of the Board of Directors (the executive members of the Board of Directors are exclusively compensated in their function as members of the Executive Committee) for the period between this Annual General Shareholders’ Meeting and the next Annual General Shareholders’ Meeting to be held in 2023. The proposed maximum aggregate amount is calculated on the basis of a full term of office of one year and will be paid out on a pro-rata basis.
Explanations: The maximum aggregate compensation amount for non-executive members of the Board of Directors is based on external benchmarks and includes the compensation of the non-executive members of the Board of Directors as well as an additional amount for any potential further non-executive members of the Board of Directors, which may join On’s Board of Directors as part of the envisaged expansion outlined in our 2021 Compensation Report. The compensation for non- executive members of the Board of Directors consists of an annual base fee and an additional compensation for duties pursued in the committees of the Board of Directors. The annual fixed compensation of the non-executive members of the Board of Directors is fully compensated with On Class A common shares. Further details are outlined in our 2021 Compensation Report.
11.3. | Approval of the Maximum Aggregate Compensation for the Members of the Executive Committee for the Financial Year 2023 |
Motion: The Board of Directors proposes to approve the maximum aggregate compensation of CHF 19,500,000 for the members of the Executive Committee (including, where applicable, for their activities as executive members of the Board of Directors) for the Company’s financial year 2023.
Explanations: The maximum aggregate compensation amount for the members of the Executive Committee comprises fixed and variable compensation elements and is based on external benchmarks. The fixed compensation elements comprise a base salary as well as pension benefits and other benefits (such as health care plans, insurances, car allowances). The variable compensation elements comprise an annual cash bonus and an equity based Long Term Incentive Plan. The variable compensation element is the biggest part of the overall compensation. Further details are outlined in our 2021 Compensation Report.
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12.
Amendment of Art. 8 of the Articles of Association
Motion: The Board of Directors proposes to amend Art. 8 of the Articles of Association as follows:
"Artikel 8 – Einberufung und Traktandierung
Die ordentliche Versammlung findet alljährlich innerhalb sechs Monaten nach Schluss des Geschäftsjahres statt, ausserordentliche Versammlungen werden je nach Bedürfnis einberufen.
Die Generalversammlung ist spätestens 20 Tage vor dem Versammlungstag durch Bekanntgabe im Publikationsorgan gemäss Art. 31 der Statuten einzuberufen. Die Einberufung kann zusätzlich durch Brief oder elektronischer Datenübertragung (inkl. E-Mail oder Fax) an die im Aktienbuch eingetragenen Aktionäre, Nutzniesser und Nominees erfolgen. Die Einberufung erfolgt durch den Verwaltungsrat, nötigenfalls durch die Revisionsstelle. Das Einberufungsrecht steht auch den Liquidatoren und den Vertretern der Anleihensgläubiger zu.
Die Einberufung einer ausserordentlichen Generalversammlung kann auch von einem oder mehreren Aktionären, die zusammen mindestens 5 % des Aktienkapitals oder der Stimmen vertreten, schriftlich unter Angabe des Verhandlungsgegenstandes und des Antrages, bei Wahlen der Namen der vorgeschlagenen Kandidaten, verlangt werden.
Aktionäre, die zusammen mindestens über 0.5 % des Aktienkapitals oder der Stimmen vertreten, können die Traktandierung eines Verhandlungsgegenstandes verlangen. Dies hat mindestens 60 Tage vorder Versammlung schriftlich unter Angabe der Verhandlungsgegenstände und Anträge zu erfolgen.
In der Einberufung sind die Verhandlungsgegenstände sowie die Anträge des Verwaltungsrates und der Aktionäre bekanntzugeben, welche die Durchführung einer Generalversammlung oder die Traktandierung eines Verhandlungsgegenstandes verlangt haben.
Spätestens 20 Tage vor der ordentlichen Generalversammlung sind der Geschäftsbericht, der Vergütungsbericht und ein allfälliger Revisionsbericht den Aktionären am Gesellschaftssitz zur Einsicht aufzulegen. Jeder Aktionär kann verlangen, dass ihm unverzüglich eine Ausfertigung dieser Unterlagen zugestellt wird. Die Aktionäre sind hierüber in der Einberufung zu unterrichten.
Über Anträge zu nicht gehörig angekündigten Verhandlungsgegenständen können keine Beschlüsse gefasst werden; ausgenommen sind Anträge auf Einberufung einer ausserordentlichen Generalversammlung, auf Durchführung einer Sonderprüfung und auf Wahl einer Revisionsstelle infolge Begehrens eines Aktionärs.
Zur Stellung von Anträgen im Rahmen der Verhandlungsgegenstände und zu Verhandlungen ohne Beschlussfassung bedarf es keiner vorgängigen Ankündigung."
“Article 8 – Convocation and Agenda
The annual general meeting takes place every year within six months of the end of the financial year, and extraordinary general meetings are convened as and when required.
The general meeting shall be convened by way of announcement in the official means of publication of the Company according to Art. 31 of the articles of association at least 20 days prior to the date of the meeting. The convocation may in addition be made by letter or electronic data transmission (incl. email or fax) to the shareholders, usufructuaries and nominees. The general meeting is convened by the board of directors or, where necessary, by the statutory auditors. The liquidators and the representatives of bond creditors also have the right to convene general meetings.
The convocation of an extraordinary general meeting may also be requested in writing, indicating the agenda items and the proposals and, in case of elections, the names of the nominated candidates, by one or more shareholders together representing at least 5 % of the share capital or the voting rights.
Shareholders, together representing more than 0.5 % of the share capital or the voting rights, may demand that an item be placed on the agenda. Such request must be made in writing at least 60 days prior to the meeting by indicating the agenda items and the proposals.
The notice convening the meeting shall state the agenda items to be discussed and the motions of the board of directors and of the shareholders, who have requested that a general meeting is held or that an item is placed on the agenda.
The annual report, the compensation report and any auditors’ report shall be made available for inspection by the shareholders at the registered office of the Company no later than 20 days before the ordinary general meeting. Any shareholder may request that a copy of these documents be sent to him without delay. The shareholders shall be informed of this in the notice convening the meeting.
No resolutions may be made on motions relating to agenda items that were not duly notified; exceptions to this are motions to convene an extraordinary general meeting or to carry out a special audit and to appoint an auditor at the request of a shareholder.
No advance notice is required to propose motions on duly notified agenda items and to debate items without passing resolutions.”
Explanations: Shareholders, representing more than 0.5 % of the share capital or the voting rights, may request that an item be placed on the agenda at the latest 60 days prior to a general meeting of shareholders (instead of 45 days, see the newly amended paragraph 4 of Art. 8). The aim of this proposal is to permit compliance with the U.S. proxy rules, which require that the mailing of the meeting notice to all shareholders occurs at the latest 40 days prior to a general meeting of shareholders, which gives all the shareholders enough time to vote their shares (even though this rule is not applicable to On as a Foreign Private Issuer).
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13.
Amendment of Art. 11 of the Articles of Association
Motion: The Board of Directors proposes to amend Art. 11 of the Articles of Association as follows:
“Artikel 11 – Stimmrecht und Vertretung; Unabhängiger Stimmrechtsvertreter
Jede im Aktienbuch der Gesellschaft mit Stimmrecht eingetragene Aktie berechtigt zu einer Stimme. Vorbehalten bleibt Art. 693 Abs. 3 OR.
Jeder Aktionär kann seine Aktien in der Generalversammlung selbst vertreten oder vertreten lassen durch (i) einen Dritten, der nicht Aktionär zu sein braucht, mittels schriftlicher Vollmacht, (ii) den gesetzlichen Vertreter, oder (iii) den unabhängigen Stimmrechtsvertreter.
Ab Inkrafttreten des neuen Aktienrechts am 1. Januar 2023, kann die Generalversammlung physisch oder virtuell stattfinden. Ausserdem kann die Generalversammlung ab dem 1. Januar 2023 auch an einem ausländischen Tagungsort stattfinden.
Der Verwaltungsrat bestimmt die Anforderungen an Vollmachten und Weisungen und kann Vorschriften darüber erlassen.
Die Generalversammlung wählt jedes Jahr einen unabhängigen Stimmrechtsvertreter. Die Amtsdauer endet mit dem Abschluss der nächsten ordentlichen Generalversammlung. Wiederwahl ist möglich. Hat die Gesellschaft keinen von der Generalversammlung gewählten unabhängigen Stimmrechtsvertreter so ernennt der Verwaltungsrat einen solchen für die nächste Generalversammlung.”
“Article 11 – Voting Rights and Representation; Independent Voting Rights Representative
Each share registered in the share register of the Company with voting rights entitles the holder to one vote. Art. 693 para. 3 CO remains reserved.
Each shareholder may represent his shares at the general meeting himself or have them represented by (i) a third party who do not need to be a shareholder, based on a written power of attorney, (ii) its legal representative, or (iii) the independent voting rights representative.
Upon effectiveness of the new company law on January 1, 2023, the general meeting may be held physically or virtually. Additionally as of January 1, 2023 the general meeting may also be held abroad.
The board of directors determines the requirements as to power of attorney and instructions and may issue the respective rules.
The general meeting shall elect each year an independent voting rights representative. The term of office shall end at the completion of the next ordinary general meeting. Re-election is possible. If the Company does not have an independent voting rights representative, the board of directors shall appoint the independent voting rights representative for the next general meeting.”
Explanations: Upon the effectiveness of the new Swiss company law on January 1, 2023, under Swiss law it will be possible to hold general meetings also virtually or abroad, provided that the company’s articles of association contain according provisions. Hence, the aim of this proposal is to introduce the required statutory provisions to potentially hold On’s general meetings of shareholders also virtually or abroad.
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Organizational Information
Admission to the 2022 Annual General Meeting
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2022 Annual General Shareholders’ Meeting of On Holding AG (the “AGM”) will be held without the personal attendance of shareholders. Accordingly, voting rights may only be exercised through the Independent Proxy Representative as set out below.
Eligibility to Vote
Shareholders registered as shareholders with voting rights in the share register, maintained by our transfer agent, Computershare Trust Company N.A. (“Computershare”), as of April 11, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. New York time (the “Record Date”) will be entitled to vote at the AGM. Shareholders who sell their shares prior to the AGM will not be able to vote. Shareholders who purchase shares between the Record Date and the conclusion of the AGM will not be able to vote those shares at the AGM.
AGM Notice and Voting Materials
Shareholders registered as shareholders with voting rights in the share register on the Record Date (the “Record Holders”) will receive the AGM notice (the “Notice”) directly from Computershare. The Notice will contain access information for the Computershare portal, by which Record Holders may give voting instruction to the Independent Proxy Representative.
Shareholders holding their shares on the Record Date through their broker or bank (the “Street Name Holders”) are unknown to On Holding AG or Computershare. Street Name Holders should be able to vote on the portal designated by their broker or bank. Street Name Holders will only be able to give instructions and authorizations to the Independent Proxy Representative via the portal designated by their broker or bank and should therefore contact their broker or bank or its designated agent about how to do so.
Shareholders may order a copy of this AGM Invitation and a proxy card as indicated in the Notice. This invitation can also be accessed at https://investors.on-running.com.
Voting Instructions to the Independent Proxy Representative
Voting rights can only be exercised through the Independent Proxy Representative, Anwaltskanzlei Keller KLG, a law firm in Zurich, Switzerland. Shareholders may give voting instructions and authorizations to the Independent Proxy Representative via Computershare prior to the AGM as further described below.
The Independent Proxy Representative will be physically present at the AGM in order to vote on behalf of the shareholders from whom Computershare has received valid instructions and authorizations as further described below.
Voting Instructions by Record Holders
On recommends that Record Holders give voting instructions and authorizations to the Independent Proxy Representative electronically through the Computershare portal with the individual shareholder number (“QR Code”). To do so, Record Holders should follow the instructions given in the Notice.
Record Holders may also give voting instructions and authorizations to the Independent Proxy Representative through Computershare by mail, using a proxy card. Record Holders may order a copy of this AGM Invitation and a proxy card as indicated in the Notice. Record Holders should send their filled out and signed proxy card to Computershare at the following address:
By Mail:
Proxy Services
c/o Computershare Investor Services
PO Box 505008
Louisville, KY 40233-9814
U.S.A.
Electronic voting instructions and proxy cards must be received by Computershare no later than May 21, 2022, at 11:59 p.m. New York time / May 22, 2022, 5:59 a.m. CEST time.
Once received by Computershare, voting instructions may not be changed by the shareholders. Should Computershare receive voting instructions from the same shareholder both electronically and in writing, only the electronic instructions will be taken into account.
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Voting Instructions by Street Name Holders
Street Name Holders who would like to give voting instructions and authorizations to the Independent Proxy Representative electronically should follow the instructions of their brokers or bank or its designated agent and should use the portal designated by their broker or bank.
Street Name Holders should observe the deadlines to submit voting instructions and authorizations that are set in the instructions of their broker or bank or its designated agent.
Shareholder Questions
As personal attendance at the AGM is not permitted, shareholders entered in the share register with voting rights on the Record Date may submit questions to the Company ahead of the AGM by sending an e-mail to the address set out below.
Record of the Resolutions
A record of the resolutions taken at the AGM will be available for inspections after the AGM at On Holding AG’s registered office at Pfingstweidstrasse 106, 8005 Zurich, Switzerland, and will be published on On Holding AG’s website at: https://investors.on-running.com.
Annual Report
The Annual Report for the fiscal year 2021 (including the 2021 Management Report, the Annual Financial Statements, the Consolidated Financial Statements, the Compensation Report and the Auditors’ Report) is available to the shareholders for inspections as from the date of the Notice at On Holding AG’ headquarter at Pfingstweidstrasse 106, 8005 Zurich, Switzerland. The Annual Report will be mailed on request free of charge to any shareholder. The Annual Report is also available electronically on On Holding AG’s website at: https://investors.on-running.com.
Contact Address
On Holding AG
Pfingstweidstrasse 106
8005 Zurich
Switzerland
Investor Relations:
Florian Maag
investorrelations@on-running.com
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On Holding AG’s Annual General Meeting of Shareholders will be held on May 24, 2022 at the headquarters of On Holding AG, Pfingstweidstrasse 106, 8005 Zurich, Switzerland, at 8:00 a.m. EDT / 2:00 p.m. CEST. Proposals to be voted on at the meeting are listed below along with the Board of Directors’ recommendations. The Board of Directors recommends a vote FOR all the nominees listed and FOR Proposals 1 - 13: 1 . Acknowledgement of the Annual Report 2021 and the Auditor Reports and Approval of the Management Report 2021, the Annual Consolidated Financial Statements of On Holding AG for 2021, and the Annual Financial Statements of On Holding AG for 2021 The Board of Directors proposes to take note of the annual report 2021 and the audit reports and to approve the management report 2021, the annual consolidated financial statements of On Holding AG for 2021, and the annual financial statements of On Holding AG for 2021. 2. Appropriation of 2021 Financial Results The Board of Directors proposes to appropriate the retained earnings of On Holding AG as follows: Profit carried forward from the financial year 2020 Loss for the financial year 2021 Profit carried forward CHF 3,013,132 (CHF 685,805) CHF 2,327,327 3. Discharge of the Members of the Board of Directors and of the Executive Committee The Board of Directors proposes that the members of the Board of Directors and of the Executive Committee be discharged from liability for the financial year 2021. 4. Re - Election of Alex Perez as Proposed Representative of the Holders of Class A Shares on the Board of Directors The Board of Directors proposes to the holders of Class A Shares to re - elect Alex Perez as proposed representative of the holders of Class A Shares on the Board of Directors. 5. Re - Election of the Members of the Board of Directors The Board of Directors proposes the re - election of the current members of the Board of Directors, each for a term of office of one year (until completion of the next Annual General Shareholders’ Meeting in 2023), as follows: 5.1 Re - Election of David Allemann 5.4 Re - Election of Caspar Coppetti 5.2 Re - Election of Amy Banse 5.5 Re - Election of Kenneth Fox 5.3 Re - Election of Olivier Bernhard 5.6 Re - Election of Alex Perez 6. Election of Dennis Durkin as a new Member of the Board of Directors The Board of Directors proposes the election of Dennis Durkin as new member of the Board of Directors for a term of office of one year (until completion of the next Annual General Shareholders’ Meeting in 2023). 7. Re - Elections of the Co - Chairmen of the Board of Directors 1. Re - Election of David Allemann as Co - Chairman of the Board of Directors The Board of Directors proposes to re - elect David Allemann as Co - Chairman of the Board of Directors for a term of office of one year (until completion of the next Annual General Shareholders’ Meeting in 2023). 2. Re - Election of Caspar Coppetti as Co - Chairman of the Board of Directors The Board of Directors proposes to re - elect Caspar Coppetti as Co - Chairman of the Board of Directors for a term of office of one year (until completion of the next Annual General Shareholders’ Meeting in 2023). 8. Re - Elections and Election of the Members of the Nomination and Compensation Committee 1. Re - Election of David Allemann as a Member of the Nomination and Compensation Committee The Board of Directors proposes to re - elect David Allemann as a member of the Nomination and Compensation Committee for a term of office of one year (until completion of the next Annual General Shareholders’ Meeting in 2023). 2. Re - Election of Kenneth Fox as a Member of the Nomination and Compensation Committee The Board of Directors proposes to re - elect Kenneth Fox as a member of the Nomination and Compensation Committee for a term of office of one year (until completion of the next Annual General Shareholders’ Meeting in 2023). 3. Re - Election of Alex Perez as a Member of the Nomination and Compensation Committee The Board of Directors proposes to re - elect Alex Perez as a member of the Nomination and Compensation Committee for a term of office of one year (until completion of the next Annual General Shareholders’ Meeting in 2023). 4. Election of Amy Banse as a Member of the Nomination and Compensation Committee The Board of Directors proposes to elect Amy Banse as a member of the Nomination and Compensation Committee for a term of office of one year (until completion of the next Annual General Shareholders’ Meeting in 2023). 9. Re - Election of the Independent Proxy Representative The Board of Directors proposes to re - elect Anwaltskanzlei Keller KLG (CHE - 194.206.696), Splügenstrasse 8, 8002 Zurich, Switzerland, as Independent Proxy Representative for a term of office of one year (until completion of the next Annual General Shareholders’ Meeting in 2023). 10. Re - Election of Statutory Auditors The Board of Directors proposes to re - elect PricewaterhouseCoopers AG (CHE - 106.839.438), in Zurich, as statutory auditors of On Holding AG for a term of office of one year (until the Annual General Shareholders’ Meeting in 2023). 11. Compensation Report; Approval of the Compensation of the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee 1. Consultative Vote on the 2021 Compensation Report The Board of Directors proposes that the Annual General Shareholders’ Meeting takes note of and endorses the 2021 Compensation Report in a consultative vote. 2. Approval of the Maximum Aggregate Compensation for the Non - Executive Members of the Board of Directors for the Period between this Annual General Shareholders’ Meeting and the next Annual General Shareholders’ Meeting to be held in 2023 The Board of Directors proposes to approve the maximum aggregate compensation of CHF 4,000,000 for the non - executive members of the Board of Directors (the executive members of the Board of Directors are exclusively compensated in their function as members of the Executive Committee) for the period between this Annual General Shareholders’ Meeting and the next Annual General Shareholders’ Meeting to be held in 2023. The proposed maximum aggregate amount is calculated on the basis of a full term of office of one year and will be paid out on a pro - rata basis. 3. Approval of the Maximum Aggregate Compensation for the Members of the Executive Committee for the Financial Year 2023 The Board of Directors proposes to approve the maximum aggregate compensation of CHF 19,500,000 for the members of the Executive Committee (including, where applicable, for their activities as executive members of the Board of Directors) for the Company’s financial year 2023. 12. Amendment of Art. 8 of the Articles of Association The Board of Directors proposes to amend Art. 8 of the Articles of Association as more fully described in the invitation to the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders. 13. Amendment of Art. 11 of the Articles of Association The Board of Directors proposes to amend Art. 11 of the Articles of Association as more fully described in the invitation to the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders. PLEASE NOTE – YOU CANNOT VOTE BY RETURNING THIS NOTICE. 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1 U P X 5.1 Re - Election of David Allemann 5.3 Re - Election of Olivier Bernhard 5.5 Re - Election of Kenneth Fox 5.2 Re - Election of Amy Banse 5.4 Re - Election of Caspar Coppetti 5.6 Re - Election of Alex Perez For Against Abstain Using a black ink pen, mark your votes with an X as shown in this example. Please do not write outside the designated areas. 0 3 L X W F + + q IF VOTING BY MAIL, SIGN, DETACH AND RETURN THE BOTTOM PORTION IN THE ENCLOSED ENVELOPE. q Continued on the reverse side Proposals — The Board of Directors recommends a vote FOR all the nominees listed and FOR Proposals 1 – 13. A For Against Abstain 1. Acknowledgement of the Annual Report 2021 and the Audit Reports and Approval of the Management Report 2021, the Annual Consolidated Financial Statements of On Holding AG for 2021, and the Annual Financial Statements of On Holding AG for 2021 2. Appropriation of 2021 Financial Results 7.2. Re - Election of Caspar Coppetti as Co - Chairman of the Board of Directors If you wish to vote in favour of Agenda Items 1 - 13 as recommended by the Board of Directors, you need only to mark this box: In all other cases, please mark the following Agenda Items individually: For Against Abstain 3. Discharge of the Members of the Board of Directors and of the Executive Committee 4. Re - Election of Alex Perez as Proposed Representative of the Holders of Class A Shares on the Board of Directors 5. Re - Election of the Members of the Board of Directors For Against Abstain 6. Election of Dennis Durkin as a new Member of the Board of Directors For Against Abstain 7.1. Re - Election of David Allemann as Co - Chairman of the Board of Directors 7. Re - Elections of the Co - Chairmen of the Board of Directors 10. Re - Election of Statutory Auditors 8. Re - Elections and Election of the Members of the Nomination and Compensation Committee For Against Abstain 1. Re - Election of David Allemann as a Member of the Nomination and Compensation Committee 2. Re - Election of Kenneth Fox as a Member of the Nomination and Compensation Committee 3. Re - Election of Alex Perez as a Member of the Nomination and Compensation Committee 4. Election of Amy Banse as a Member of the Nomination and Compensation Committee 9. Re - Election of the Independent Proxy Representative For Against Abstain For Against Abstain 11. Compensation Report; Approval of the Compensation of the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee 11.1. Consultative Vote on the 2021 Compensation Report MR A SAMPLE DESIGNATION (IF ANY) ADD 1 ADD 2 ADD 3 ADD 4 ADD 5 ADD 6 000004 ENDORSEMENT_LINE______________ SACKPACK_____________ 2022 Annual Meeting Proxy Card Class A Shares 1234 5678 9012 345 MMMMMMMM M 5 3 8 5 3 4 MR A SAMPLE (THIS AREA IS SET UP TO ACCOMMODATE 140 CHARACTERS) MR A SAMPLE AND MR A SAMPLE AND MR A SAMPLE AND MR A SAMPLE AND MR A SAMPLE AND MR A SAMPLE AND MR A SAMPLE AND MR A SAMPLE AND C 1234567890 J N T C123456789 MMMMMMMMMMMM MMMMMMMMMMMMMM MMMMMM 000000000.000000 ext 000000000.000000 ext 000000000.000000 ext 000000000.000000 ext 000000000.000000 ext 000000000.000000 ext If no electronic voting, delete QR code and control # Δ ≈ Online Go to www.investorvote.com/ONON or scan the QR code — login details are located in the shaded bar below. Save paper, time and money! Sign up for electronic delivery at www.investorvote.com/ONON Your vote matters – here’s how to vote! You may vote online instead of mailing this card. Votes submitted electronically and proxy cards must be received by May 21, 2022 at 11:59 p.m. EDT / May 22, 2022 5:59 a.m. CEST
Small steps make an impact. Help the environment by consenting to receive electronic delivery, sign up at www.investorvote.com/ONON Notice of 2022 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Proxy Solicited by Board of Directors for Annual General Meeting — May 24, 2022 Anwaltskanzlei Keller KLG, a law firm in Zurich, Switzerland, is hereby authorized to represent and vote the shares of the undersigned, with all the powers which the undersigned would possess if personally present, at the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders of On Holding AG to be held on May 24 , 2022 or at any postponement or adjournment thereof . Shares represented by this proxy will be voted by the Independent Proxy Representative . If no such directions are indicated, the Independent Proxy Representative will vote FOR the election of the nominated candidates for the Board of Directors and FOR items 1 - 13 and in accordance with the recommendation of the Board of Directors in the event of a new proposal under a new or existing agenda item . (Items to be voted appear on reverse side and below) Proxy — On Holding AG q IF VOTING BY MAIL, SIGN, DETACH AND RETURN THE BOTTOM PORTION IN THE ENCLOSED ENVELOPE. q Change of Address — Please print new address below. Comments — Please print your comments below. Non - Voting Items C + + Please sign exactly as name(s) appears hereon. Joint owners should each sign. When signing as attorney, executor, administrator, corporate officer, trustee, guardian, or custodian, please give full title and provide proof of the power of representation. Date (mm/dd/yyyy) — Please print date below. Signature 1 — Please keep signature within the box. Signature 2 — Please keep signature within the box. Authorized Signatures — This section must be completed for your vote to count. Please date and sign below. B For Against Abstain 11.2. Approval of the Maximum Aggregate Compensation for the Non - Executive Members of the Board of Directors for the Period between this Annual General Shareholders’ Meeting and the next Annual General Shareholders’ Meeting to be held in 2023 11.3. Approval of the Maximum Aggregate Compensation for the Members of the Executive Committee for the Financial Year 2023 If a new proposal is made under a new or existing agenda item, I instruct the Independent Proxy Representative to: vote in accordance with the recommendation of the Board of Directors approve the proposal vote against the proposal a b s t ain in case this proxy card is returned signed by the shareholder, but not filled out, the Independent Proxy Representative is instructed to vote in accordance with the recommendations of the Board of Directors. 12. Amendment of Art. 8 of the Articles of Association 13. Amendment of Art. 11 of the Articles of Association
1 U P X 5.1 Re - Election of David Allemann 5.3 Re - Election of Olivier Bernhard 5.5 Re - Election of Kenneth Fox 5.2 Re - Election of Amy Banse 5.4 Re - Election of Caspar Coppetti 5.6 Re - Election of Alex Perez For Against Abstain Using a black ink pen, mark your votes with an X as shown in this example. Please do not write outside the designated areas. 03 L XXF + + q IF VOTING BY MAIL, SIGN, DETACH AND RETURN THE BOTTOM PORTION IN THE ENCLOSED ENVELOPE. q 2022 Annual Meeting Proxy Card Class A Shares Proposals — The Board of Directors recommends a vote FOR all the nominees listed and FOR Proposals 1 – 13. A Continued on the reverse side For Against Abstain 1. Acknowledgement of the Annual Report 2021 and the Audit Reports and Approval of the Management Report 2021, the Annual Consolidated Financial Statements of On Holding AG for 2021, and the Annual Financial Statements of On Holding AG for 2021 2. Appropriation of 2021 Financial Results 7.2. Re - Election of Caspar Coppetti as Co - Chairman of the Board of Directors If you wish to vote in favour of Agenda Items 1 - 13 as recommended by the Board of Directors, you need only to mark this box: In all other cases, please mark the following Agenda Items individually: For Against Abstain 3. Discharge of the Members of the Board of Directors and of the Executive Committee 4. Re - Election of Alex Perez as Proposed Representative of the Holders of Class A Shares on the Board of Directors 5. Re - Election of the Members of the Board of Directors For Against Abstain 6. Election of Dennis Durkin as a new Member of the Board of Directors For Against Abstain 7. Re - Elections of the Co - Chairmen of the Board of Directors 1. Re - Election of David Allemann as Co - Chairman of the Board of Directors 10. Re - Election of Statutory Auditors 8. Re - Elections and Election of the Members of the Nomination and Compensation Committee For Against Abstain 1. Re - Election of David Allemann as a Member of the Nomination and Compensation Committee 2. Re - Election of Kenneth Fox as a Member of the Nomination and Compensation Committee 3. Re - Election of Alex Perez as a Member of the Nomination and Compensation Committee 4. Election of Amy Banse as a Member of the Nomination and Compensation Committee 9. Re - Election of the Independent Proxy Representative For Against Abstain For Against Abstain 11. Compensation Report; Approval of the Compensation of the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee 11.1. Consultative Vote on the 2021 Compensation Report MMMMMMMM M 5 3 8 5 3 4 MMMMMMMMMMMM
Notice of 2022 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders Proxy Solicited by Board of Directors for Annual General Meeting — May 24, 2022 Anwaltskanzlei Keller KLG, a law firm in Zurich, Switzerland, is hereby authorized to represent and vote the shares of the undersigned, with all the powers which the undersigned would possess if personally present, at the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders of On Holding AG to be held on May 24 , 2022 or at any postponement or adjournment thereof . Shares represented by this proxy will be voted by the Independent Proxy Representative . If no such directions are indicated, the Independent Proxy Representative will vote FOR the election of the nominated candidates for the Board of Directors and FOR items 1 - 13 and in accordance with the recommendation of the Board of Directors in the event of a new proposal under a new or existing agenda item . (Items to be voted appear on reverse side and below) Proxy — On Holding AG q IF VOTING BY MAIL, SIGN, DETACH AND RETURN THE BOTTOM PORTION IN THE ENCLOSED ENVELOPE. q + + Please sign exactly as name(s) appears hereon. Joint owners should each sign. When signing as attorney, executor, administrator, corporate officer, trustee, guardian, or custodian, please give full title and provide proof of the power of representation. Date (mm/dd/yyyy) — Please print date below. Signature 1 — Please keep signature within the box. Signature 2 — Please keep signature within the box. Authorized Signatures — This section must be completed for your vote to count. Please date and sign below. B For Against Abstain 11.2. Approval of the Maximum Aggregate Compensation for the Non - Executive Members of the Board of Directors for the Period between this Annual General Shareholders’ Meeting and the next Annual General Shareholders’ Meeting to be held in 2023 11.3. Approval of the Maximum Aggregate Compensation for the Members of the Executive Committee for the Financial Year 2023 If a new proposal is made under a new or existing agenda item, I instruct the Independent Proxy Representative to: vote in accordance with the recommendation of the Board of Directors approve the proposal vote against the proposal a b s t ain in case this proxy card is returned signed by the shareholder, but not filled out, the Independent Proxy Representative is instructed to vote in accordance with the recommendations of the Board of Directors. 12. Amendment of Art. 8 of the Articles of Association 13. Amendment of Art. 11 of the Articles of Association
Exhibit 99.5
On Holding AG
Zürich
Report of the statutory auditor to the General Meeting
on the consolidated financial statements 2021
Report of the statutory auditor
to the General Meeting of On Holding AG
Zürich
Report on the audit of the consolidated financial statements
Opinion
We have audited the consolidated financial statements of On Holding AG and its subsidiaries (the “Group”), which comprise the consolidated statements of income / (loss) and consolidated statements of comprehensive income / (loss) for the year ended December 31, 2021, the consolidated balance sheets as at December 31, 2021, the consolidated statements of cash flows and consolidated statements of changes in equity for the year then ended and notes to the consolidated financial statements, including a summary of significant accounting policies.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements (pages F3 to F53) give a true and fair view of the consolidated financial position of the Group as at December 31, 2021 and its consolidated financial performance and its consolidated cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and comply with Swiss law.
Basis for opinion
We conducted our audit in accordance with Swiss law, International Standards on Auditing (ISAs) and Swiss Auditing Standards. Our responsibilities under those provisions and standards are further described in the “Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the consolidated financial statements” section of our report.
We are independent of the Group in accordance with the provisions of Swiss law and the requirements of the Swiss audit profession, as well as the International Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants (including International Independence Standards) of the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants (IESBA Code), and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
Our audit approach
Overview
Overall Group materiality: CHF 5'400'000
We tailored the scope of our audit in order to perform sufficient work to enable us to provide an opinion on the financial statements as a whole, taking into account the structure of the entity, the accounting processes and controls, and the industry in which the entity operates. Our full scope audit addressed 93% of the revenue of the Group.
As key audit matter the following area of focus has been identified:
· | Accurate recognition of the share based compensation |
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Materiality
The scope of our audit was influenced by our application of materiality. Our audit opinion aims to provide reasonable assurance that the consolidated financial statements are free from material misstatement. Misstatements may arise due to fraud or error. They are considered material if, individually or in aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of the consolidated financial statements.
Based on our professional judgement, we determined certain quantitative thresholds for materiality, including the overall Group materiality for the consolidated financial statements as a whole as set out in the table below. These, together with qualitative considerations, helped us to determine the scope of our audit and the nature, timing and extent of our audit procedures and to evaluate the effect of misstatements, both individually and in aggregate, on the consolidated financial statements as a whole.
Overall Group materiality | CHF 5'400'000 |
Benchmark applied | Total Revenue |
Rationale for the materiality benchmark applied | We chose revenue as the benchmark as, in our view, it is the most appropriate measure considering the Group’s current year’s results and one of the measures against which the Group's performance is typically measured in the stage of being established. It is further a generally accepted benchmark. |
We agreed with the Audit Committee that we would report to them misstatements above CHF 270'000 identified during our audit as well as any misstatements below that amount which, in our view, warranted reporting for qualitative reasons.
Audit scope
We designed our audit by determining materiality and assessing the risks of material misstatement in the consolidated financial statements. In particular, we considered where subjective judgements were made; for example, in respect of significant accounting estimates that involved making assumptions and considering future events that are inherently uncertain. As in all of our audits, we also addressed the risk of management override of internal controls, including among other matters consideration of whether there was evidence of bias that represented a risk of material misstatement due to fraud.
We tailored the scope of our audit in order to perform sufficient work to enable us to provide an opinion on the consolidated financial statements as a whole, taking into account the structure of the Group, the accounting processes and controls, and the industry in which the Group operates. We identified 3 wholly owned Group companies in 2 countries for which, in our opinion, a full scope audit was necessary because of their size or risk characteristics.
Key audit matters
Key audit matters are those matters that, in our professional judgement, were of most significance in our audit of the consolidated financial statements of the current period. These matters were addressed in the context of our audit of the consolidated financial statements as a whole, and in forming our opinion thereon, and we do not provide a separate opinion on these matters.
Accurate recognition of the share based compensation
Key audit matter | How our audit addressed the key audit matter | |
Over the previous years, the Group granted various kinds of share based compensation plans for selected employees including group executive team and senior management team.
In addition, the Group granted share based compensation in connection with a service, license and investment agreement to a third party. |
The Group reviewed all share based compensation plans and assessed the accounting. We reviewed the Group’s assessment.
For the 2021 financial year, we performed the following: · We independently identified the performance obligations and the vesting conditions in the contracts in accordance with IFRS 2 and compared them with management’s assessment. |
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All awards granted under the different share based compensation plans were classified as equity-settled share based payments. The grants under the different plans are valued using a Cox-Rubinstein binomial tree model in order to take into account the complexity of their structure.
Share based compensation was considered to be a key audit matter due to the complexities involved in the recognition and measurement of these instruments and the judgement involved in determining the inputs used in the valuation. The assumptions used by Management to determine the fair value of the equity instruments granted required a significant level of judgement.
Refer to Note 6.1 in the consolidated financial statements of the Group for further details and the Group’s accounting policy.
· | We evaluated management’s valuation models and assessed the inputs used with the underlying share based compensation agreements. |
· | We challenged the key assumption used in the valuation by management to determine whether they were reasonable. |
· | We checked the mathematical accuracy of the expense charge calculation prepared by the Group. |
· | We recalculated the expenses charge and assessed the amount recognised during the year in accordance with the vesting conditions of the agreements. |
· | We verified the accounting entries for the 2021 financial year. |
· | We evaluated the appropriateness of the disclosures in Note 6.1 in the consolidated financial statements of the Group. |
On the basis of the evidence we obtained, we concluded that the assumptions made and the judgements applied by management in relation to recognition of the share based compensation plans and the related disclosures were reasonable
Other information in the annual report
The Board of Directors is responsible for the other information in the annual report. The other information comprises all information included in the annual report, but does not include the consolidated financial statements, the stand-alone financial statements and the remuneration report of On Holding AG and our auditor’s reports thereon.
Our opinion on the consolidated financial statements does not cover the other information in the annual report and we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon.
In connection with our audit of the consolidated financial statements, our responsibility is to read the other information in the annual report and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the consolidated financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the audit, or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact. We have nothing to report in this regard.
Responsibilities of the Board of Directors for the consolidated financial statements
The Board of Directors is responsible for the preparation of the consolidated financial statements that give a true and fair view in accordance with IFRS and the provisions of Swiss law, and for such internal control as the Board of Directors determines is necessary to enable the preparation of consolidated financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
In preparing the consolidated financial statements, the Board of Directors is responsible for assessing the Group’s ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the Board of Directors either intends to liquidate the Group or to cease operations, or has no realistic alternative but to do so.
Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the consolidated financial statements
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with Swiss law, ISAs and Swiss Auditing Standards will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements
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can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these consolidated financial statements.
As part of an audit in accordance with Swiss law, ISAs and Swiss Auditing Standards, we exercise professional judgment and maintain professional scepticism throughout the audit. We also:
· | Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to fraud or error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control. |
· | Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Group’s internal control. |
· | Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and related disclosures made. |
· | Conclude on the appropriateness of the Board of Directors’ use of the going concern basis of accounting and, based on the audit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the Group’s ability to continue as a going concern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw attention in our auditor’s report to the related disclosures in the consolidated financial statements or, if such disclosures are inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up to the date of our auditor’s report. However, future events or conditions may cause the Group to cease to continue as a going concern. |
· | Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the consolidated financial statements, including the disclosures, and whether the consolidated financial statements represent the underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair presentation. |
· | Obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding the financial information of the entities or business activities within the Group to express an opinion on the consolidated financial statements. We are responsible for the direction, supervision and performance of the Group audit. We remain solely responsible for our audit opinion. |
We communicate with the Board of Directors or its relevant committee regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that we identify during our audit.
We also provide the Board of Directors or its relevant committee with a statement that we have complied with relevant ethical requirements regarding independence, and communicate with them all relationships and other matters that may reasonably be thought to bear on our independence, and where applicable, actions taken to eliminate threats or safeguards applied.
From the matters communicated with the Board of Directors or its relevant committee, we determine those matters that were of most significance in the audit of the consolidated financial statements of the current period and are therefore the key audit matters. We describe these matters in our auditor’s report unless law or regulation precludes public disclosure about the matter or when, in extremely rare circumstances, we determine that a matter should not be communicated in our report because the adverse consequences of doing so would reasonably be expected to outweigh the public interest benefits of such communication.
Report on other legal and regulatory requirements
In accordance with article 728a paragraph 1 item 3 CO and Swiss Auditing Standard 890, we confirm that an internal control system exists which has been designed for the preparation of consolidated financial statements according to the instructions of the Board of Directors.
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We recommend that the consolidated financial statements submitted to you be approved. PricewaterhouseCoopers AG
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Patrick Balkanyi | Samuel Häring | |
Audit expert | Audit expert | |
Auditor in charge | ||
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Year ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(CHF in thousands) | Notes | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Net sales | 2.1 | 724,591 | 425,295 | 267,120 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Cost of sales | (294,305) | (194,190) | (124,003) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Gross profit | 430,286 | 231,105 | 143,117 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Selling, general and administrative expenses | 2.3 | (571,375) | (248,199) | (137,428) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Operating result | (141,089) | (17,094) | 5,689 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Financial income | 4.4 | 25 | 27 | 47 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Financial expenses | 4.4 | (3,574) | (940) | (697) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Foreign exchange result | 4.4 | (14,949) | (6,434) | (1,893) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Income / (loss) before taxes | (159,588) | (24,441) | 3,147 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Income taxes | 6.4 | (10,640) | (3,083) | (4,620) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Net loss | (170,228) | (27,524) | (1,473) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Earnings per share | 4.6 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Basic EPS Class A (CHF) | (0.59) | (0.10) | (0.01) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Basic EPS Class B (CHF) | (0.06) | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Diluted EPS Class A (CHF) | (0.59) | (0.10) | (0.01) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Diluted EPS Class B (CHF) | (0.06) | — | — |
Year ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(CHF in thousands) | Notes | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Net loss | (170,228) | (27,524) | (1,473) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Net actuarial result from defined benefit plans | 6.2 | 907 | (1,620) | (1,392) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Taxes on net actuarial result from defined benefit plans | 6.4 | (179) | 319 | 269 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Items that will not be reclassified to income statement | 728 | (1,301) | (1,123) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Exchange differences | (1,041) | 37 | 38 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Items that will be reclassified to income statement when specific conditions are met | (1,041) | 37 | 38 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax | (312) | (1,264) | (1,085) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Total comprehensive loss | (170,540) | (28,788) | (2,559) |
(CHF in thousands) | Notes | 12/31/2021 | 12/31/2020 | |||||||||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | 4.1 | 653,081 | 90,642 | |||||||||||||||||
Trade receivables | 3.1 | 99,264 | 51,631 | |||||||||||||||||
Inventories | 3.2 | 134,178 | 102,878 | |||||||||||||||||
Other current financial assets | 4.2 | 30,054 | 17,135 | |||||||||||||||||
Other current operating assets | 3.6 | 48,024 | 19,979 | |||||||||||||||||
Current assets | 964,601 | 282,264 | ||||||||||||||||||
Property, plant and equipment | 3.3 | 34,399 | 17,004 | |||||||||||||||||
Right-of-use assets | 3.4 | 177,890 | 22,719 | |||||||||||||||||
Intangible assets | 3.5 | 57,464 | 54,667 | |||||||||||||||||
Deferred tax assets | 6.4 | 2,171 | 5,915 | |||||||||||||||||
Non-current assets | 271,923 | 100,305 | ||||||||||||||||||
Assets | 1,236,524 | 382,569 | ||||||||||||||||||
Trade payables | 45,939 | 41,543 | ||||||||||||||||||
Other current financial liabilities | 4.3 | 20,097 | 7,276 | |||||||||||||||||
Other current operating liabilities | 3.6 | 121,673 | 36,113 | |||||||||||||||||
Current provisions | 6.3 | 14,903 | 376 | |||||||||||||||||
Income tax liabilities | 2,400 | 1,054 | ||||||||||||||||||
Current liabilities | 205,011 | 86,363 | ||||||||||||||||||
Employee benefit obligations | 6.2 | 5,853 | 5,630 | |||||||||||||||||
Non-current provisions | 6.3 | 4,442 | 20,645 | |||||||||||||||||
Other non-current financial liabilities | 4.3 | 167,228 | 19,174 | |||||||||||||||||
Deferred tax liabilities | 6.4 | 5,611 | 5,664 | |||||||||||||||||
Non-current liabilities | 183,133 | 51,114 | ||||||||||||||||||
Share capital | 4.5 | 33,454 | 2,172 | |||||||||||||||||
Treasury shares | 4.5 | (25,035) | — | |||||||||||||||||
Capital reserves | 4.7 | 1,043,987 | 276,408 | |||||||||||||||||
Other reserves | 4.7 | (3,422) | (3,110) | |||||||||||||||||
Accumulated losses | (200,604) | (30,377) | ||||||||||||||||||
Equity | 848,379 | 245,093 | ||||||||||||||||||
Equity and liabilities | 1,236,524 | 382,569 |
Year ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(CHF in thousands) | Notes | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Net loss | (170,228) | (27,524) | (1,473) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Share-based compensation | 6.1 | 192,436 | 48,631 | 18,838 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Employee benefit expenses | 6.2 | 1,121 | 957 | (143) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 3.3,3.4,3.5 | 31,413 | 12,091 | 5,342 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest income and expenses | 2,777 | 602 | 502 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Net exchange differences | 15,183 | 6,666 | 1,518 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Income taxes | 6.4 | 10,625 | 3,083 | 4,620 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Change in provisions | 6.3 | 4,368 | 1,674 | 1,099 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Change in working capital | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Trade receivables | (46,993) | (13,482) | (21,481) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Inventories | (31,771) | (61,305) | (12,353) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Trade payables | 4,327 | 25,564 | 3,154 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Change in other current operating assets / liabilities | 8,095 | (6,511) | (2,677) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Income taxes paid | (4,407) | (5,174) | (2,163) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Cash inflow / (outflow) from operating activities | 16,946 | (14,728) | (5,218) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Purchase of tangible assets | 3.3 | (24,639) | (10,986) | (7,432) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Purchase of intangible assets | 3.5 | (11,604) | (7,612) | (1,785) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Investment in subsidiary, net of cash acquired | — | — | (321) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Payment of contingent considerations | (200) | (26) | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Cash (outflow) from investing activities | (36,443) | (18,624) | (9,538) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Proceeds from financial liabilities | 4.3 | — | — | 3,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Repayments of financial liabilities | 4.3 | — | (3,000) | (1,200) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Payments of lease liabilities | 4.3 | (13,311) | (3,399) | (2,000) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Proceeds from issue of shares | 4.5 | 71 | 133,266 | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Net proceeds from the IPO | 4.5 | 618,191 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Equity transaction costs | 4.5 | (6,836) | (1,476) | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Sale of treasury shares related to share-based compensation | 4.5 | 500 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Interests paid | (2,764) | (595) | (491) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Cash inflow / (outflow) from financing activities | 595,851 | 124,796 | (690) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Change in net cash and cash equivalents | 4.1 | 576,354 | 91,444 | (15,447) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Net cash and cash equivalents at January 1 | 90,595 | 120 | 15,762 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Net impact of foreign exchange rate differences | (13,868) | (969) | (195) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Net cash and cash equivalents at December 31 | 653,081 | 90,595 | 120 |
(CHF in thousands) | Share capital | Treasury shares | Capital reserves | Other reserves | Accumulated losses | Total equity | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at January 1, 2019 | 1,870 | — | 49,982 | (760) | (1,379) | 49,712 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net loss | — | — | — | — | (1,473) | (1,473) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive loss | — | — | — | (1,085) | — | (1,085) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Comprehensive loss 2019 | — | — | — | (1,085) | (1,473) | (2,559) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Capital increase | 4 | — | 1,341 | — | — | 1,344 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Share-based compensation | — | — | 15,917 | — | — | 15,917 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at December 31, 2019 | 1,874 | — | 67,239 | (1,846) | (2,853) | 64,414 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net loss | — | — | — | — | (27,524) | (27,524) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive loss | — | — | — | (1,264) | — | (1,264) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Comprehensive loss 2020 | — | — | — | (1,264) | (27,524) | (28,788) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Capital increase | 298 | — | 132,968 | — | — | 133,266 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Equity transaction costs | — | — | (1,476) | — | — | (1,476) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Share-based compensation | — | — | 77,676 | — | — | 77,676 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at December 31, 2020 | 2,172 | — | 276,408 | (3,110) | (30,377) | 245,093 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net loss | — | — | — | — | (170,228) | (170,228) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive loss | — | — | — | (312) | — | (312) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Comprehensive loss 2021 | — | — | — | (312) | (170,228) | (170,540) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Capital increase | 2,997 | — | 615,265 | — | — | 618,262 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Share capital reorganization | 28,286 | (2,500) | (25,786) | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Equity transaction costs | — | — | (6,836) | — | — | (6,836) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Current tax benefits on equity transaction costs | — | — | 1,256 | — | — | 1,256 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Share-based compensation | — | — | 183,187 | — | — | 183,187 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sale of treasury shares related to share-based compensation | — | 242 | 493 | — | — | 735 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Purchase of treasury shares | — | (22,777) | — | — | — | (22,777) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at December 31, 2021 | 33,454 | (25,035) | 1,043,987 | (3,422) | (200,604) | 848,379 |
Equity interest | ||||||||||||||||||||
Entity | Domicile | 12/31/2021 | 12/31/2020 | |||||||||||||||||
On Holding AG | Zurich, CH | |||||||||||||||||||
On AG | Zurich, CH | 100% | 100% | |||||||||||||||||
On Brazil Ltda. | Sao Paulo, BR | 100% | 100% | |||||||||||||||||
On Cloud Service GmbH | Berlin, DE | 100% | 100% | |||||||||||||||||
On Clouds GmbH | Zurich, CH | 100% | 100% | |||||||||||||||||
On Europe AG | Zurich, CH | 100% | 100% | |||||||||||||||||
On Experience 1 LLC | New York, USA | 100% | - | |||||||||||||||||
On Experience 2 LLC | New York, USA | 100% | - | |||||||||||||||||
On Experience 3 LLC | Miami, USA | 100% | - | |||||||||||||||||
On Hong Kong Ltd. | Hong Kong, HK | 100% | - | |||||||||||||||||
On Inc. | Portland, USA | 100% | 100% | |||||||||||||||||
On Japan K.K. | Yokohama, JP | 100% | 100% | |||||||||||||||||
On Oceania Pty Ltd. | Docklands, AU | 100% | 100% | |||||||||||||||||
On Running Canada Inc. | Vancouver, CA | 100% | 100% | |||||||||||||||||
On Running UK Ltd. | London, UK | 100% | - | |||||||||||||||||
On Running Sports Products (Shanghai) Company Ltd. | Shanghai, CN | 100% | 100% | |||||||||||||||||
On Vietnam Co. Ltd. | Ho Chi Minh City, VN | 100% | 100% | |||||||||||||||||
Brunner Mettler GmbH | Zurich, CH | 100% | 100% |
Accounting policies | “Oniverse” represents the legal group structure of the On group. Entities are fully consolidated from the date on which control is transferred to On Holding AG, the parent company of the group. Control is achieved when On is exposed, or has rights, to variable returns from its involvement with the investee and has the ability to affect those returns through its power over the investee.
For the consolidated entities, all assets, liabilities, income, and expenses are included in the financial statements. All intercompany balances and transactions (including unrealized profits on inventories) are fully eliminated in the process of consolidation. |
Description | Standard Reference | IASB Effective Date | ||||||||||||
IFRS 16 - COVID-19 related rent concessions | Amendments to IFRS 16 | April 1, 2021 | ||||||||||||
Interest rate benchmark reform Phase 2 | Amendments to IFRS 9, IAS 39, IFRS 7, IFRS 4 and IFRS 16 | January 1, 2021 |
Description | Standard Reference | IASB Effective Date | ||||||||||||
Property, plant and equipment – proceeds before intended use | Amendments to IAS 16 | January 1, 2022 | ||||||||||||
Onerous contracts – cost of fulfilling a contract | Amendments to IAS 37 | January 1, 2022 | ||||||||||||
Amendments to IFRS 1, IFRS 9, IFRS 16, and IAS 41 | Annual improvements to IFRS standards 2018-2020 cycle | January 1, 2022 | ||||||||||||
Reference to the conceptual framework | Amendments to IFRS 3 | January 1, 2022 | ||||||||||||
Insurance contracts | IFRS 17 | January 1, 2023 | ||||||||||||
Classification of liabilities as current or non-current | Amendments to IAS 1 | January 1, 2023 | ||||||||||||
Presentation
of Financial Statements, Disclosure of Accounting Policies |
Amendments to IAS 1 | January 1, 2023 | ||||||||||||
Income Taxes- Deferred tax related to assets and liabilities arising from a single transaction | Amendments to IAS 12 | January 1, 2023 | ||||||||||||
Accounting Policies, Changes in Accounting Estimates and Errors | Amendment to IAS 8 | January 1, 2023 |
Year ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||
(CHF in thousands) | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | |||||||||||||||||
Wholesale | 448,778 | 264,819 | 200,716 | |||||||||||||||||
Direct-to-Customer | 275,813 | 160,476 | 66,404 | |||||||||||||||||
Net sales | 724,591 | 425,295 | 267,120 |
Year ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||
(CHF in thousands) | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | |||||||||||||||||
Shoes | 683,288 | 406,390 | 255,612 | |||||||||||||||||
Apparel | 36,343 | 15,750 | 9,570 | |||||||||||||||||
Accessories | 4,960 | 3,155 | 1,938 | |||||||||||||||||
Net sales | 724,591 | 425,295 | 267,120 |
Year ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||
(CHF in thousands) | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | |||||||||||||||||
Europe | 260,357 | 187,510 | 128,344 | |||||||||||||||||
thereof Switzerland | 55,105 | 51,837 | 31,348 | |||||||||||||||||
North America | 409,530 | 208,089 | 111,761 | |||||||||||||||||
Asia-Pacific | 42,730 | 22,999 | 17,867 | |||||||||||||||||
Rest of World | 11,973 | 6,697 | 9,148 | |||||||||||||||||
Net sales | 724,591 | 425,295 | 267,120 |
Accounting policies |
Revenue
is measured based on the consideration to which On expects to be entitled in a contract with a customer and excludes amounts collected
on behalf of third parties. On recognizes revenue when it transfers control of a product to a customer. All contracts with customers have
an original expected duration of one year or less.
Consideration
promised in On’s contracts with customers is variable due to anticipated reductions from sales returns, discounts and volume rebates.
Significant estimate is not required when recognizing revenue on contracts containing discounts and volume rebates as the reduction in
revenue is largely known by year end.
On
sells innovative premium performance sports products through its Wholesales (WHS) and Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) sales channels.
Sales
within the WHS sales channel
For
sales of goods to the wholesale market, revenue is recognized at a point in time when control of the goods has transferred, being when
the goods have been shipped to the customer’s specific location (delivery). Following delivery, the customer has full discretion
over the manner of distribution and price to sell the goods, has the primary responsibility when onselling the goods and bears the risks
of obsolescence and loss in relation to the goods. A receivable is recognized by On when the goods are delivered to the customer as this
represents the point in time at which the right to consideration becomes unconditional, as only the passage of time is required before
payment is due. Payment terms for wholesale transactions depend on the country of sale or agreement with the customer and payment is generally
required within 30 to 90 days or less of shipment to or receipt by the wholesale customer.
On
has several consignment arrangements with wholesale customers whereby control of the goods is retained by On. For such arrangements, revenue
will only be recognized when the goods have been sold by the wholesale customer to the final consumer. Certain wholesale customers are
part of wider associations which comprise of various independent retailing groups. These associations have a dedicated entity to provide
an administrative service to the respective retailing groups within the association. The corresponding fee for this administrative service
is passed to On and is expensed to selling expenses.
Sales
within the DTC sales channel
For
sales of goods to end consumers and retail customers, revenue is recognized when control of the goods has transferred, being upon shipment
for e-commerce customers or at the point the customer purchases the goods at the retail store. Payment of the transaction price is due
immediately at the point the customer purchases the goods.
Under
On’s standard contract terms, retail customers have a right of return within 30 days. At the point when the control of goods has
transferred, a refund liability (other current financial liabilities) and a corresponding adjustment to revenue is recognized for those
products expected to be returned. At the same time, On has a right to recover the product when customers exercise their right of return
so consequently recognizes a right to returned goods asset (other current operating assets) and a corresponding adjustment to cost of
sales. |
Relevant judgments and accounting estimates |
Estimation
is required to determine the expected amount On will be entitled to receive in connection with contracts containing a right of return.
Estimates of sales returns are based on (1) accumulated historical experience within the respective geographical markets, and (2) specific
identification of estimated sales returns not yet finalized with customers. Actual
returns in any future period are inherently uncertain and thus may differ from estimates recorded. If actual or expected future
returns were significantly greater or lower than the refund liability established, a reduction or increase to net revenues would be
recorded in the period in which such determination was made. On reviews and refines these estimates on an annual basis. |
(CHF in thousands) | 12/31/2021 | 12/31/2020 | ||||||||||||
Europe | 176,191 | 83,383 | ||||||||||||
thereof Switzerland | 168,864 | 82,288 | ||||||||||||
North America | 82,377 | 9,826 | ||||||||||||
Asia-Pacific | 12,326 | 6,067 | ||||||||||||
Rest of World | 1,030 | 1,030 | ||||||||||||
Non-current assets | 271,923 | 100,305 |
Year ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||
(CHF in thousands) | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | |||||||||||||||||
Distribution expenses | (96,429) | (51,089) | (28,564) | |||||||||||||||||
Selling expenses | (52,612) | (35,614) | (23,487) | |||||||||||||||||
Marketing expenses | (100,539) | (45,626) | (28,553) | |||||||||||||||||
Share-based compensation | (198,456) | (54,765) | (18,838) | |||||||||||||||||
General and administrative expenses | (123,338) | (61,105) | (37,987) | |||||||||||||||||
Selling, general and administrative expenses | (571,375) | (248,199) | (137,428) |
(CHF in thousands) | 12/31/2021 | 12/31/2020 | ||||||||||||
Not yet due | 64,436 | 37,695 | ||||||||||||
Past due 1 - 90 days | 32,812 | 12,921 | ||||||||||||
Past due 91 - 180 days | 3,278 | 513 | ||||||||||||
Past due 181 - 360 days | 204 | 820 | ||||||||||||
Past due > 361 days | 1,087 | 1,490 | ||||||||||||
Gross Carrying Amount | 101,817 | 53,439 | ||||||||||||
Individual loss allowance | (1,998) | (1,750) | ||||||||||||
Expected credit loss | (555) | (58) | ||||||||||||
Loss allowance | (2,553) | (1,807) | ||||||||||||
Trade receivables | 99,264 | 51,631 |
(CHF in thousands) | 2021 | 2020 | ||||||||||||
Individual loss allowance at January 1 | 1,750 | 547 | ||||||||||||
Addition | 1,492 | 1,405 | ||||||||||||
Usage | (23) | (6) | ||||||||||||
Release | (1,263) | (59) | ||||||||||||
Exchange differences | 42 | (137) | ||||||||||||
Individual loss allowance at December 31 | 1,998 | 1,750 |
(CHF in thousands) | 2021 | 2020 | ||||||||||||
Expected credit loss at January 1 | 58 | 194 | ||||||||||||
Change | 502 | (129) | ||||||||||||
Exchange Difference | (5) | (7) | ||||||||||||
Expected credit loss at December 31 | 555 | 58 |
Accounting policies |
Trade
receivables represent On’s right to an amount of consideration that is unconditional and only a passage of time is required before
payment of the consideration is due.
Trade
receivables are initially recorded at original invoice amount and subsequently measured at amortized cost less loss allowance calculated
based on the expected credit loss (ECL) model. On applies the simplified approach to measure credit losses, which uses a lifetime expected
loss allowance for trade receivables. This approach considers historical credit loss experience as well as future expectations.
Trade
receivables are written off when there is no reasonable expectation of recovery. The charges to the income statement are included in selling,
general and administrative expenses. |
Relevant judgments and accounting estimates |
Expected
credit losses (ECL’s) on trade receivables are calculated based on historical loss rates per region and adjusted by forward-looking
quantitative and qualitative adjusted by forward-looking quantitative and qualitative information such as the global economy outlook (real
GDP growth). In addition, appraisals and data used by the internal planning department are taken into consideration.
Individual
allowances and write-offs (partially or fully) on trade receivables are applied if there are objective indications for missing collectability
such as legal procedures, insolvency or bankruptcy. |
(CHF in thousands) | 12/31/2021 | 12/31/2020 | ||||||||||||
Shoes | 118,943 | 95,630 | ||||||||||||
Apparel | 14,359 | 6,700 | ||||||||||||
Accessories | 1,769 | 919 | ||||||||||||
Allowances | (894) | (371) | ||||||||||||
Inventories | 134,178 | 102,878 |
Accounting policies | Inventories only include finished goods purchased from third parties. Cost of inventories include expenditures incurred in acquiring the products and bringing them to their current location and condition. |
Subsequent measurement of the inventory items is made at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Net realizable value is the estimated selling price of each specific item in the ordinary course of business less freight and selling expenses. If the net realizable value is below the cost, an allowance is recognized for the remaining items on stock. |
(CHF in thousands) | Leasehold improvements | Trade tools | Production tools | Other | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cost at January 1, 2020 | 2,713 | 4,365 | 4,879 | 2,851 | 14,808 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Additions | 4,101 | 2,324 | 2,913 | 1,647 | 10,986 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Currency Translation | (161) | (129) | — | (63) | (354) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cost at December 31, 2020 | 6,652 | 6,561 | 7,792 | 4,435 | 25,440 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Additions | 14,296 | 2,785 | 4,104 | 3,455 | 24,639 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Disposals | 52 | (1,946) | — | (89) | (1,983) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Currency Translation | (123) | (81) | — | (42) | (246) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cost at December 31, 2021 | 20,877 | 7,319 | 11,896 | 7,758 | 47,850 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Accumulated Depreciation at January 1, 2020 | (440) | (949) | (2,033) | (756) | (4,177) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Depreciation | (311) | (1,842) | (1,453) | (706) | (4,312) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Currency Translation | 4 | 35 | — | 14 | 53 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2020 | (747) | (2,755) | (3,486) | (1,448) | (8,436) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Depreciation | (1,095) | (2,721) | (2,100) | (1,147) | (7,063) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Disposals | (52) | 1,946 | — | 87 | 1,981 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Currency Translation | 15 | 43 | — | 9 | 67 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2021 | (1,879) | (3,488) | (5,586) | (2,498) | (13,451) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net Value | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
at January 1, 2020 | 2,273 | 3,417 | 2,846 | 2,095 | 10,631 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
at December 31, 2020 | 5,905 | 3,806 | 4,306 | 2,987 | 17,004 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
at December 31, 2021 | 18,998 | 3,832 | 6,310 | 5,259 | 34,399 |
Accounting policies | Property, plant and equipment (PPE) is valued at purchase cost less accumulated depreciation and any impairment in value. Leasehold improvements include costs incurred to enhance and expand offices, own retail stores and showrooms within the feasibility of the respective lease agreement. |
Depreciation is calculated on a straight-line basis over the expected useful life of the individual assets or asset categories: | |
• Leasehold improvements: In line with the term of the property lease | |
• Trade tools (e.g. point-of-sale and exhibition installations): 3 years | |
• Production tools (e.g. molds at the factory sites): 4 years | |
• Other (e.g. IT and office equipment and vehicles): 3 to 4 years | |
At each reporting date, the residual values, useful lives and method of depreciation are reviewed and adjusted prospectively, if applicable. Furthermore, On assesses whether there is any indication, that an asset may be impaired. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount (being the higher of fair value less cost of disposal or value in use) of the individual asset is determined. If the recoverable amount is lower than carrying amount, an impairment loss is recognized. | |
PPE is derecognized upon disposal or when no future economic benefits are expected from its use or disposal. Any gain or loss arising on derecognition is included in the income statement. |
(CHF in thousands) | Storage | Stores & showrooms | Offices | Cars | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cost at January 1, 2020 | — | 793 | 4,258 | 3,290 | 8,341 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Additions | 9,782 | 7,350 | 4,513 | 995 | 22,640 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Disposals | — | (42) | — | — | (42) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Currency translation | — | (724) | (160) | (141) | (1,025) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cost at December 31, 2020 | 9,782 | 7,377 | 8,611 | 4,144 | 29,914 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Additions | 68,397 | 7,587 | 95,039 | 818 | 171,842 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Disposals | — | — | (130) | (326) | (456) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Currency translation | (302) | (128) | (628) | (90) | (1,147) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cost at December 31, 2021 | 77,878 | 14,836 | 102,892 | 4,547 | 200,153 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Accumulated Depreciation at January 1, 2020 | — | (53) | (1,649) | (1,559) | (3,261) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Depreciation | (244) | (1,107) | (1,666) | (1,113) | (4,131) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Disposals | — | — | 8 | 69 | 77 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Currency translation | — | 73 | 48 | 76 | 197 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2020 | (244) | (1,088) | (3,267) | (2,596) | (7,195) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Depreciation | (4,801) | (1,859) | (7,917) | (968) | (15,544) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Disposals | — | — | 87 | 189 | 276 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Currency translation | 57 | (16) | 133 | 27 | 200 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Accumulated Depreciation at December 31, 2021 | (4,988) | (2,963) | (10,964) | (3,348) | (22,263) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net Value | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
at January 1, 2020 | — | 739 | 2,609 | 1,732 | 5,080 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
at December 31, 2020 | 9,538 | 6,289 | 5,344 | 1,548 | 22,719 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
at December 31, 2021 | 72,889 | 11,873 | 91,928 | 1,199 | 177,890 |
Accounting policies | On leases storage space, various offices, retail stores (including pop-ups), showrooms and cars. Lease contracts typically run for up to ten years, some include extension options. |
At inception of a contract, On assesses whether it is a lease or contains a lease component. A right-of-use asset and a lease liability is recognized at the lease commencement date considering any relevant contractual condition. Short-term leases with a lease term of 12 months or less and low-value leases are recognized as an expense in the income statement on a straight-line basis over the lease term. | |
The right-of-use asset is initially measured at cost and, subsequently, at cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses as well as certain lease liability remeasurements. These costs comprise discounted and unpaid lease payments adjusted by initial direct cost, prepaid expenses, dismantling cost, and lease incentives received. | |
Depreciation is calculated on a straight-line basis over the shorter of the assets or asset categories’ useful life and the respective lease term: | |
• Storage: 10 years | |
• Offices: 2 to 15 years | |
• Stores and showrooms: 3 to 10 years | |
• Cars: 1 to 3 years | |
The lease liability is initially measured at the present value of any lease payments that are not paid at the commencement date and are discounted using On’s incremental borrowing rate. The lease liability is subsequently increased by the interest cost on the lease liability and decreased by the lease payments made. It is remeasured when there is a change in an input parameter or in the underlying estimates and assessments. | |
On only acts as lessee, not as lessor. For future lease obligations refer to 4.3 Financial liabilities |
Significant judgments and accounting estimates | On uses judgement to determine the lease term for some lease contracts which include extension and or termination options. The assessment of whether On is reasonably certain to exercise such options impacts the lease term which significantly affects the amount of right-of-use assets and lease liabilities recognized. A reassessment only happens when a significant event or change in circumstance occurs that is within the control of On and affects whether it is reasonably certain to exercise an option. |
Furthermore, judgement is required to determine an appropriate incremental borrowing rate. |
(CHF in thousands) | Patents and other rights | Software | Goodwill | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Cost at January 1, 2020 | 6,649 | 3,566 | 1,791 | 12,006 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Additions | 45,123 | 7,284 | — | 52,407 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Currency translation | (1) | — | — | (2) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Cost at December 31, 2020 | 51,771 | 10,850 | 1,791 | 64,411 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Additions | 1,015 | 10,589 | — | 11,604 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Currency translation | 1 | (2) | — | (1) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Cost at December 31, 2021 | 52,787 | 21,436 | 1,791 | 76,014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Accumulated Amortization at January 1, 2020 | (4,383) | (1,713) | — | (6,096) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Amortization | (2,666) | (982) | — | (3,648) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Accumulated Amortization at December 31, 2020 | (7,049) | (2,695) | — | (9,744) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Amortization | (3,876) | (4,930) | — | (8,806) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Accumulated Amortization at December 31, 2021 | (10,924) | (7,625) | — | (18,550) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Net Value | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
at January 1, 2020 | 2,266 | 1,853 | 1,791 | 5,911 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
at December 31, 2020 | 44,722 | 8,155 | 1,791 | 54,667 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
at December 31, 2021 | 41,862 | 13,811 | 1,791 | 57,464 |
Accounting Policies | Intangible assets acquired are valued at purchase cost less accumulated amortization and any impairment in value. On only capitalizes certain IT development costs if the identifiable asset is cumulatively commercially and technically feasible, can and will be completed, its costs can be measured reliably, and will generate probable future economic benefits. All other research and development costs are expensed as incurred. |
Goodwill acquired in a business combination is measured at cost less any impairment in value. Goodwill is not amortized but is assessed for impairment annually or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that its value might be impaired. | |
Except for goodwill, On has no intangible assets with an indefinite useful life. | |
Amortization is calculated on a straight-line basis over the expected useful life of the individual assets or asset categories: | |
• Patents and other rights: 4 years | |
• License rights for trademarks: 15 years | |
• Software acquired: 4 years | |
• IT development costs capitalized: Determined separately for each asset, varies from 1.5 to 3 years | |
For capitalized IT development costs, amortization starts when the asset is ready for use. Capitalized IT development costs not yet in use are tested annually for impairment or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that its value might be impaired. | |
At each reporting date, the residual values, useful lives and method of amortization are reviewed and adjusted prospectively, if applicable. Furthermore, On assesses whether there is any indication, that an asset may be impaired. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount (the higher of fair value less cost of disposal or value in use) of the asset is estimated. If the recoverable amount is lower than carrying amount, an impairment loss is recognized. | |
Intangible assets are derecognized upon disposal or when no future economic benefits are expected from its use or disposal. Any gain or loss arising on derecognition is included in the income statement. |
Significant judgments and accounting estimates | On uses judgement to determine commercial and technical feasibility when capitalizing certain IT development costs. In calculating the respective costs, both planning and actual data are taken into consideration. The determinants are reviewed on a regular basis. |
The intangible asset corresponding to the SLIA transaction was calculated using the relief from royalty method, based on royalty data for comparable license agreements and businesses in the sporting goods and sports apparel sector. To validate the appropriateness of the royalty rate, the Knoppe formula was applied. When determining the fair value, a discount rate of 9.3% was used. The entity approach in terms of the weighted average cost of capital was applied. The saved license expenses (after tax) where calculated based on the estimated revenue multiplied with the relevant royalty rate. | |
For the purpose of impairment testing, the recoverable amount of the respective intangible asset is compared to its carrying amount. The recoverable amounts (the higher of fair value less cost of disposal or value in use) are measured on the basis of value-in-use calculations and as such are significantly impacted by the projected cash flows, the discount rates, and other parameters applied. These projections, estimates and input parameters subject to management judgment could vary significantly from future actuals. |
(CHF in thousands) | 12/31/2021 | 12/31/2020 | ||||||||||||
Prepaid expenses | 16,492 | 5,213 | ||||||||||||
Indirect taxes (VAT/GST) receivables | 26,934 | 12,442 | ||||||||||||
Other current assets | 4,598 | 2,324 | ||||||||||||
Other current operating assets | 48,024 | 19,979 |
(CHF in thousands) | 12/31/2021 | 12/31/2020 | ||||||||||||
Accrued expenses | 54,921 | 24,284 | ||||||||||||
Indirect taxes (VAT/GST) payables | 19,233 | 6,115 | ||||||||||||
Social security payables | 40,837 | 3,097 | ||||||||||||
Other current liabilities | 6,682 | 2,617 | ||||||||||||
Other current operating liabilities | 121,673 | 36,113 |
(CHF in thousands) | 12/31/2021 | 12/31/2020 | ||||||||||||
Cash on hand | 3 | 5 | ||||||||||||
Current bank accounts | 419,546 | 88,567 | ||||||||||||
Digital wallets | 5,761 | 2,070 | ||||||||||||
Fixed deposit | 227,771 | — | ||||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | 653,081 | 90,642 | ||||||||||||
Current bank overdrafts | — | (46) | ||||||||||||
Net cash and cash equivalents | 653,081 | 90,595 |
Accounting policies | Cash and cash equivalents include short-term highly liquid assets with a maturity of three months or less. On measures cash and cash equivalents at amortized costs. On does not recognize any credit impairment losses on these assets as the related credit risk is considered to be insignificant due to their short-term maturity and the external counterparties’ credit ratings. |
(CHF in thousands) | 12/31/2021 | 12/31/2020 | ||||||||||||
Credit cards | 6,417 | 7,271 | ||||||||||||
Deposits | 14,814 | 4,864 | ||||||||||||
Other current financial assets | 8,823 | 5,000 | ||||||||||||
Other current financial assets at amortized cost | 30,054 | 17,135 | ||||||||||||
Other current financial assets at fair value through profit and loss | — | — | ||||||||||||
Other current financial assets | 30,054 | 17,135 |
Accounting policies | On’s financial assets include cash and cash equivalents, trade receivables, and other current financial assets, which initially are recognized at fair value. Depending on the business model for managing these assets and the contractual terms of the resulting cash flows, On classifies financial assets as follows: Assets that are held for collection of contractual cash flows where those cash flows represent solely payments of principal and interest, are measured at amortized cost. Interest income from these financial assets is included in financial result. Any gain or loss arising on derecognition is recognized directly in the income statement.
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(CHF in thousands) | 12/31/2021 | 12/31/2020 | ||||||||||||
Current bank overdrafts | — | 46 | ||||||||||||
Current lease liabilities | 13,631 | 4,308 | ||||||||||||
Short-term debt | — | 200 | ||||||||||||
Other financial liabilities | 6,458 | 1,351 | ||||||||||||
Other current financial liabilities at amortized cost | 20,089 | 5,905 | ||||||||||||
Negative fair value from derivatives | 8 | 1,371 | ||||||||||||
Other current financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss | 8 | 1,371 | ||||||||||||
Other current financial liabilities | 20,097 | 7,276 | ||||||||||||
Non-current lease liabilities | 167,228 | 19,174 | ||||||||||||
Other non-current financial liabilities at amortized cost | 167,228 | 19,174 |
Accounting policies | On’s financial liabilities include trade payables, current bank overdrafts repayable on demand, short-term debts incl. bank loans, and other financial liabilities, which initially are recognized at fair value. Subsequently, financial liabilities are measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method. Interest expense and foreign exchange gains and losses are recognized in the income statement. A financial liability is only classified as at fair value through profit or loss if it is a derivative.
Financial liabilities are derecognized when the contractual obligations are discharged, cancelled, or expired. |
(CHF in thousands) | Short-term debt | Long-term debt | Lease liabilities | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at January 1, 2020 | 3,026 | 200 | 5,162 | 8,388 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
thereof current | 3,026 | — | 2,049 | 5,075 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
thereof non-current | — | 200 | 3,113 | 3,313 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Payments | (3,026) | — | (3,399) | (6,425) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest expenses paid | — | — | (281) | (281) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Additions to lease liabilities | — | — | 22,598 | 22,598 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Reclassifications | 200 | (200) | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Exchange differences | — | — | (599) | (599) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at December 31, 2020 | 200 | — | 23,482 | 23,682 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
thereof current | 200 | — | 4,308 | 4,508 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
thereof non-current | — | — | 19,174 | 19,174 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Payments | (200) | — | (13,311) | (13,511) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest expenses paid | — | — | (2,428) | (2,428) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Additions to lease liabilities | — | — | 174,089 | 174,089 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Exchange differences | — | — | (973) | (973) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at December 31, 2021 | — | — | 180,859 | 180,859 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
thereof current | — | — | 13,631 | 13,631 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
thereof non-current | — | — | 167,228 | 167,228 |
Year ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||
(CHF in thousands) | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | |||||||||||||||||
Interest income employee benefits | 25 | 27 | 47 | |||||||||||||||||
Financial income | 25 | 27 | 47 | |||||||||||||||||
Bank charges and interest expenses | (1,113) | (625) | (577) | |||||||||||||||||
Interest expenses leases | (2,428) | (281) | (61) | |||||||||||||||||
Interest expenses employee benefits | (33) | (33) | (58) | |||||||||||||||||
Financial expenses | (3,574) | (940) | (697) | |||||||||||||||||
Foreign exchange losses | (16,312) | (5,088) | (1,738) | |||||||||||||||||
Change in fair value of foreign exchange derivatives | 1,363 | (1,347) | (155) | |||||||||||||||||
Foreign exchange result | (14,949) | (6,434) | (1,893) | |||||||||||||||||
Financial result | (18,499) | (7,347) | (2,542) | |||||||||||||||||
Class A | Class A | Class A | Class B | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Authorized registered shares | Shares held by On in treasury | Outstanding shares | Authorized and outstanding registered shares | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance
at January 1, 2021(1) |
271,438,750 | — | 271,438,750 | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Capital
increase from conditional capital(1) |
8,845,000 | — | 8,845,000 | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Introduction
of a new share class with a 1:10
share split of 27,635
Class A shares with a nominal value of CHF10
each converting into Class B voting rights shares with a nominal value of CHF1
each(1) |
(34,543,750) | — | (34,543,750) | 345,437,500 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Ordinary
increase of share capital(1) |
25,000,000 | (25,000,000) | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Capital increase from authorized capital | 29,258,125 | — | 29,258,125 | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Sale of treasury shares related to share-based compensation | — | 2,419,985 | 2,419,985 | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Purchase of On shares from employees (sell-to-cover) at market price and held in treasury | — | (554,491) | (554,491) | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at December 31, 2021 | 299,998,125 | (23,134,506) | 276,863,619 | 345,437,500 |
2021 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Class A | Class B | Class A | Class A | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Weighted number of outstanding shares | 264,171,208 | 241,333,048 | 265,684,627 | 233,957,500 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Number of shares with dilutive effects | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Weighted number of outstanding shares (diluted and undiluted) | 264,171,208 | 241,333,048 | 265,684,627 | 233,957,500 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Net loss (kCHF) | (155,978) | (14,249) | (27,524) | (1,473) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Basic EPS (CHF) | (0.59) | (0.06) | (0.10) | (0.01) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Diluted EPS (CHF) | (0.59) | (0.06) | (0.10) | (0.01) |
(CHF in thousands) | 12/31/2021 | 12/31/2020 | ||||||||||||
Share premium | 756,883 | 175,224 | ||||||||||||
Legal reserves | 10,976 | 2,662 | ||||||||||||
Equity transaction costs | (8,712) | (1,876) | ||||||||||||
Current tax benefits on equity transaction costs | 1,256 | — | ||||||||||||
Share-based compensation | 283,584 | 100,397 | ||||||||||||
Capital reserves | 1,043,987 | 276,408 | ||||||||||||
Exchange differences | (922) | 119 | ||||||||||||
Actuarial gains and losses | (3,123) | (4,030) | ||||||||||||
Taxes on actuarial gains and losses | 623 | 802 | ||||||||||||
Other reserves | (3,422) | (3,110) |
(CHF in thousands) | 12/31/2021 | 12/31/2020 | ||||||||||||
Due < 1 year | 644 | 3,640 | ||||||||||||
Due 1 - 5 years | 9,181 | 24,456 | ||||||||||||
Due > 5 years | 11,989 | 60,976 | ||||||||||||
Commitments for future lease obligations | 21,814 | 89,071 |
Currency | 12/31/2021 | 12/31/2020 | ||||||||||||
AUD 1 | 0.66 | 0.68 | ||||||||||||
BRL 100 | 16.36 | 17.02 | ||||||||||||
CAD 1 | 0.72 | 0.69 | ||||||||||||
CNY 100 | 14.33 | 13.51 | ||||||||||||
EUR 1 | 1.04 | 1.08 | ||||||||||||
GBP 1 | 1.23 | 1.21 | ||||||||||||
JPY 100 | 0.79 | 0.86 | ||||||||||||
USD 1 | 0.91 | 0.88 |
Currency | 2021 | 2020 | ||||||||||||
AUD 1 | 0.70 | 0.65 | ||||||||||||
BRL 100 | 17.23 | 19.28 | ||||||||||||
CAD 1 | 0.73 | 0.71 | ||||||||||||
CNY 100 | 14.23 | 13.79 | ||||||||||||
EUR 1 | 1.10 | 1.08 | ||||||||||||
GBP 1 | 1.27 | 1.23 | ||||||||||||
JPY 100 | 0.85 | 0.89 | ||||||||||||
USD 1 | 0.92 | 0.96 |
Accounting policies | On’s consolidated financial statements are presented in CHF, which is On’s functional and presentation currency. For each group entity, On determines its functional currency based on the primary economic environment in which the entity operates (normally the local currency). Items included in the financial statements of each group entity are measured using that functional currency. |
Foreign currency transactions are translated into the respective functional currency using the exchange rate at the transaction date. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into the functional currency using the exchange rate at the reporting date. The resulting exchange differences are recorded in the local income statements of the group entity and included in the financial result. | |
Non-monetary items that are measured based on historical cost in a foreign currency are translated using the historical exchange rate. | |
When translating foreign currency financial statements into CHF, closing exchange rates are applied to asset and liabilities, while average exchange rates are applied to income and expenses. | |
The group entities’ foreign currency financial statements are translated into On’s presentation currency CHF as follows: | |
• Assets and liabilities for each balance sheet presented are translated at the closing rates at the reporting date. | |
• Income and expenses for each statement of profit or loss and statement of comprehensive income are translated at average exchange rates. | |
• All resulting exchange differences are recognized in other comprehensive income in equity. | |
• On disposal of a group entity, the related cumulative translation adjustment is transferred from equity to the income statement. |
(CHF in thousands) | 12/31/2021 | 12/31/2020 | ||||||||||||
Fair value of financial assets from derivative instruments (gross) | — | — | ||||||||||||
Fair value of financial liabilities from derivative instruments (gross) | (8) | (1,371) | ||||||||||||
Fair value of derivative instruments (net) | (8) | (1,371) |
Accounting policies | On’s
derivative financial instruments only include foreign exchange forward contracts. Derivatives are initially recognized in the balance
sheet at fair value and are remeasured as to their current fair value at the end of each subsequent reporting period. Derivatives are
derecognized upon settlement. |
Positive and negative fair values of derivative instruments are offset if they are concluded with the same counterparty and are regularly settled simultaneously. | |
Based on foreign currency sensitivity analysis, net income is impacted as follows by a 10% fluctuation in On’s main currencies (excluding the impact of derivative financial instruments): |
(CHF in thousands) | 12/31/2021 | 12/31/2020 | 12/31/2019 | |||||||||||||||||
Change in USD/CHF +10% | (65,564) | (6,752) | (2,162) | |||||||||||||||||
Change in USD/CHF -10% | 80,133 | 8,253 | 2,630 | |||||||||||||||||
Change in EUR/CHF +10% | (1,687) | 221 | (181) | |||||||||||||||||
Change in EUR/CHF -10% | 2,062 | (270) | 221 |
(CHF in thousands) | Due
< 3 months |
Due
4 to 12 months |
Due
1 to 5 years |
Due
> 5 years |
12/31/2021 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Trade payables | 45,939 | — | — | — | 45,939 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Current lease liabilities | 4,163 | 13,035 | — | — | 17,198 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other financial liabilities | 4,246 | — | — | — | 4,246 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other current financial liabilities | 8,409 | 13,035 | — | — | 21,444 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Non-current lease liabilities | — | — | 78,826 | 108,383 | 187,209 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other non-current financial liabilities | — | — | 78,826 | 108,383 | 187,209 |
(CHF in thousands) | Due
< 3 months |
Due
4 to 12 months |
Due
1 to 5 years |
Due
> 5 years |
12/31/2020 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Trade payables | 41,543 | — | — | — | 41,543 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Current bank overdrafts | 46 | — | — | — | 46 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Current lease liabilities | 1,282 | 3,639 | — | — | 4,921 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Short-term debt | 200 | — | — | — | 200 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other financial liabilities | 2,722 | — | — | — | 2,722 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other current financial liabilities | 4,250 | 3,639 | — | — | 7,890 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Non-current lease liabilities | — | — | 10,672 | 9,062 | 19,734 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other non-current financial liabilities | — | — | 10,672 | 9,062 | 19,734 |
(CHF in thousands) | 12/31/2021 | 12/31/2020 | ||||||||||||
Trade receivables | 23,335 | 12,400 | ||||||||||||
Inventory | 74,013 | 56,483 | ||||||||||||
Assets pledged | 97,348 | 68,882 |
On
Employee Participation Program (OEPP) 2018 |
Phantom
shares under the OEPP 2018 may be granted on an annual basis based on a calculation amount of 0%
– 30%
of a participant’s annual compensation. Vesting of the phantom shares depends on the occurrence of an exit scenario. If the exit
event is a listing (IPO), 100%
of the phantom shares shall vest upon exit. In an exit event other than a listing (IPO), 1/3 of the phantom shares shall vest upon exit;
1/3 of the phantom shares shall vest at the first anniversary of the exit, and 1/3 of the phantom shares shall vest at the second anniversary
of the exit. However, if the exit event occurs after the third anniversary of the granting date, 100%
of the phantom shares shall vest upon exit.
Vested
phantom shares shall be settled in either cash or shares (decision right is with On). Two third of the shares acquired upon settlement
of phantom shares shall be subject to lock-up periods.
In
2021, due to the share capital reorganization, the program was amended as follows:
•1
phantom share (originally granted) = 1,250
phantom shares (adjusted)
•Vesting
due to exit: In case of a successful completion of the IPO, all phantom shares granted under the OEPP 2018 (including any rolled-over
phantom shares 2013) shall vest no later than 75
days since the first trading day ("vesting date"). Such vesting shall, however, solely apply to participants whose employment with a subsidiary
has not been terminated as of the first trading day ("IPO date").
Due
to the IPO in 2021, grants under the OEPP 2018 vested fully and the Phantom Shares were largely settled in Class A ordinary shares of
the Company, subject to lock-up period. |
Long Term Participation Plan (LTPP) 2018 |
LTPP
2018 awards may be granted on an annual basis based on a calculation amount of 0%
– 30%
of a participant’s annual compensation. Awards under the LTPP 2018 may be granted either as options or as phantom shares. Awards
under the LTPP shall vest on the third anniversary of the contractual granting date. Vested awards may be exercised until the tenth anniversary
of the contractual granting date. Two third of the shares acquired upon exercise of vested awards shall be subject to lock-up periods.
In
2021, due to the share capital reorganization, the program was amended as follows:
•1
option (originally granted) = 1,250
options (adjusted)
•1
phantom share (originally granted) = 1,250
phantom shares (adjusted)
•Original
exercise price CHF 10
= adjusted exercise price USD 0.11
In
2021, all Phantom Shares were exchanged for RSUs.
|
Long Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) 2018 |
Options
under the LTIP 2018 shall vest on the earlier of the occurrence of an exit or, in case of business continuation, on 1 April 2021.
If
vesting occurs due to an exit, the compensation committee will determine the number of options vested based on the vesting scale depending
on the level of achievement of IRR at exit. In case of business continuation, the compensation committee will determine the number of
options vested based on the vesting scale depending on the level of achievement of net sales, gross profit and EBITDA, whereby net sales,
gross profit and EBITDA shall be determined on the basis of the audited consolidated financial statements 2020 of On. Two third of the
shares acquired upon exercise of vested options shall be subject to lock-up periods.
In
2019, the terms and conditions of the LTIP 2018 were amended. The amendment allows for accelerated vesting of the options under the amendment
in case of a successful capital increase specified in the terms and conditions of the amendment. In case of the accelerated vesting the
vesting scale will be set to 100%
for the corresponding options.
In
2021, due to the share capital reorganization, the program was amended as follows:
•1
option (originally granted) = 1,250
options (adjusted)
•Original
exercise price CHF 10
= adjusted exercise price USD 0.11
•Original
exercise price CHF 4,557
= adjusted exercise price USD 3.96
•Original
exercise price CHF 9,125
= adjusted exercise price USD 7.93
The
two initial grants in LTIP 2018 fully vested due to the exit valuation achieved as part of the private capital round in February 2020.
The remaining LTIP 2018 grant fully vested by achieving the business continuation thresholds set out at the initiation of the plan. |
Long
Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) 2020 |
Options
or RSUs under the LTIP 2020 shall vest on the earlier of the occurrence of an exit or, in case of business continuation, on April 1, 2024.
If
vesting occurs due to an exit, the compensation committee shall determine the number of options vested based on the level of achievement
of IRR at exit. In case of business continuation, the compensation committee shall determine the number of options vested based on the
level of achievement of net sales, gross profit and EBITDA based on the audited consolidated financial statements 2023 of On.
Vested
options can be exercised until the seventh anniversary of the contractual granting date. Shares acquired upon exercise of vested options
shall be subject to lock-up periods.
In
consideration of the IPO, the compensation committee decided in the following clarifications with respect to the LTIP 2020:
•Such
IPO will qualify as a listing in accordance with the rules of the LTIP 2020;
•A
listing constitutes an exit event and leads to a full vesting of the options granted under the LTIP 2020;
•The
number of options vested is determined based on the level of achievement of IRR at exit in accordance with Annex 1 of the LTIP 2020;
•Upon
occurrence of an exit event, option grants may be accelerated and the terms and conditions of the LTIP 2020 may be amended.
In
2021, the program was furthermore amended as follows:
•For
the options already granted, the exercise price shall be switched from CHF into USD and fixed at the exchange rate of 1 USD = 0.92
CHF.
•For
the options already granted, number of options as well as exercise price will be changed as follows due to the share capital reorganization:
◦1
Option (originally granted) = 1,250
options (adjusted)
◦Original
exercise price CHF 8,884
= adjusted exercise price USD 7.73
◦Original
exercise price CHF 9,125
= adjusted exercise price USD 7.93
•Acceleration
of option Grant 2022/ 2023 and 2024:
◦The
option grant scheduled for 31 March 2022, 2023 and 2024 shall be accelerated to a date no later than 75
days since the IPO Date;
◦Such
options shall be vested options as of the granting date;
◦The
exercise price shall be set at USD 7.73
for previous participants, at USD 12.36
for participants who joined in 2021 (before July 1, 2021), and at the US Valuation Price for US Participants;
◦Shares
acquired upon exercise of vested options shall be subject to a lock-up period until the first anniversary of the IPO Date for the 2022
options, until the second anniversary of the IPO date for the 2023 options and until the third anniversary of the IPO date for the 2024
options. |
Long
Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) 2021 |
In
2021, the LTIP 2021 was implemented. LTIP 2021 provides grants in either Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) or Performance Stock Units (PSUs).
Subject
to the participant's continuous employment and the non-occurrence of a bad leaver event in respect of such participant, 33 1/3% of the
RSUs granted shall vest on the granting date and on the first anniversary of the granting date so that on the second anniversary of the
granting date the last 33 1/3% RSUs shall vest.
Subject
to the participant's continuous employment and the non-occurrence of a bad leaver event in respect of such participant, the PSUs granted
shall vest on the third anniversary of the Granting Date, subject to the achievement of the performance conditions, measured over the
performance cycle, and the resulting vesting factor. Performance cycle shall mean a three
years' time period, beginning at January 1 of the year (n) in which an award is granted and ending at December 31 of year
(n+2).
RSUs
and PSUs will be settled in On shares. In 2021, no RSUs or PSUs were granted under the LTIP 2021. |
Service, License, and Investment Agreement (SLIA) 2019 |
At
the end of 2019, a “service, license and investment agreement” was negotiated between On and third parties. The parties enter
into an agreement under which On shall be granted the right to use trademarks and other intangible assets in connection with the development,
advertisement, promotion, and sale of certain products (the license”) as well as promotional services (the “services”)
by the third parties in return for shares at a preferential price and options to purchase On shares. The number of exercisable options
depends on the revenues of the fiscal years 2024 and 2025.
The
increase in equity related to the SLIA transaction regarding the fair value of the license intangible asset was determined by the relief
from royalty method (refer to 3.5
Intangible assets
for additional information). The remaining share options for services received were measured indirectly as the difference between the
fair value of the intangible asset and the fair value of the equity instruments granted. The fair value of the equity instruments is measured
at the grant date in May 2020. However, as the rendering of service already began in November 2019, the related vesting period started
in 2019.
Subsequently,
the performance condition and the number of shares to be issued at settlement date is assessed. The difference between the equity instruments
recognized at grant date and the settlement date is recognized in the income statement over the vesting period (shared-based compensation).
For
award valuation, the contractual life of the options and the possibility of early exercise were considered in the binominal model. The
valuation model uses time congruent risk-free interest rates. The expected volatility was determined based on the time congruent historical
volatility of peer group companies. The expected volatility taken into account builds on the assumption that future trends can be inferred
from historical volatility, which means that the volatility that actually occurs may differ from the assumptions made. |
Compensation
of
non-executive
members
of the Board of Directors of On (BoD) 2019 |
In
2019, a share-based compensation program for non-executive members of the Board of Directors of On was initiated. Within the compensation
program the non-executive board members are granted a certain amount of RSUs for their services as board members.
Since
within the compensation for the non-executive board members RSUs were granted, no option pricing model was applied. |
Founders
Plan
2021 |
In
2021, certain employees of On who were not eligible under one of the existing share-based compensation plans, were granted RSUs free of
charge as a "thank you" for their contribution to a successful IPO. The value of the RSUs granted to individual employees under the Founders
Plan equaled to USD 8k
for each six months of continued employment during which the employee was not eligible to participate under one of On's employee participation
and incentive plans. The RSUs under the Founders Plan were granted no later than 75 days after the date of the IPO with the number of
RSUs delivered based on the IPO price of the corresponding shares.
The
distributed shares (after sell-to-cover the tax withholding) are subject to the lockup/market stand-off provisions as required by and
agreed with the underwriter(s)/joint global coordinator(s). |
Program | OEPP 2018 | LTPP 2018 | LTIP 2018 | SLIA 2019 | BoD 2019 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Awards outstanding at January 1, 2020 | 1,298,750 | 3,785,000 | 17,160,000 | 4,700,000 | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Awards granted | 326,250 | 241,250 | 2,095,000 | — | 25,326 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Awards forfeited | — | — | (75,000) | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Awards exercised | (400,000) | — | (13,608,750) | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Awards outstanding at December 31, 2020 | 1,225,000 | 4,026,250 | 5,571,250 | 4,700,000 | 25,326 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
with maximum term (years) | — | — | — | 5 | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
thereof exercisable | — | — | 606,250 | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Awards outstanding at January 1, 2021 | 1,225,000 | 4,026,250 | 5,571,250 | 4,700,000 | 25,326 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Awards granted | — | — | 2,373,750 | — | 16,833 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Awards forfeited | (22,500) | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Awards exercised | (1,072,500) | (2,000,000) | (7,080,000) | — | (25,326) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Awards outstanding at December 31, 2021 | 130,000 | 2,026,250 | 865,000 | 4,700,000 | 16,833 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
with maximum term (years) | — | — | — | 5 | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
thereof exercisable | 130,000 | 1,483,750 | 865,000 | — | — |
Program | LTIP 2020 Class A shares | LTIP 2020 Class B shares | LTIP 2020 RSUs | Founders' Plan 2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Awards outstanding at January 1, 2020 | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Awards granted | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Awards forfeited | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Awards exercised | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Awards outstanding at December 31, 2020 | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
with maximum term (years) | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
thereof exercisable | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Awards outstanding at January 1, 2021 | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Awards granted | 5,757,296 | 10,552,670 | 285,818 | 699,648 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Awards forfeited | (10,000) | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Awards exercised | (59,485) | — | (284,230) | (576,320) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Awards outstanding at December 31, 2021 | 5,687,811 | 10,552,670 | 1,588 | 123,328 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
with maximum term (years) | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
thereof exercisable | 5,687,811 | 10,552,670 | 712 | 123,328 |
OEPP 2018 | ||||||||
Grant date | 03/31/2020 | |||||||
Share price on the measurement date (CHF) | 7.10 | |||||||
Expected life of the award on the grant date (years) | 3.1 | |||||||
Contractual life remaining (years) | 1.3 | |||||||
Exercise price (CHF) | — | |||||||
Expected dividend yield (%) | — | |||||||
Risk-free interest rate (%) | (0.68) | |||||||
Expected volatility of the share price (%) | 38.72 | |||||||
Option value (CHF) | 7.09 |
LTPP 2018 | ||||||||
Grant date | 03/31/2020 | |||||||
Share price on the measurement date (CHF) | 7.10 | |||||||
Expected life of the award on the grant date (years) | 10.0 | |||||||
Contractual life remaining (years) |
7.3
- 8.3 |
|||||||
Exercise price (CHF) | 0.10 | |||||||
Expected dividend yield (%) | — | |||||||
Risk-free interest rate (%) | (0.38) | |||||||
Expected volatility of the share price (%) | 37.03 | |||||||
Option value (CHF) | 7.09 |
LTIP 2018 | 2/28/2021 | 2/28/2021 | 3/1/2020 | 3/1/2020 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Grant date | (non-US) | (US) | (non-US) | (US) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Share price on the measurement date (CHF) | 7.30 | 7.30 | 7.11 | 7.11 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Expected life of the award on the grant date (years) | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Contractual life remaining (years) | 4.2 | 4.2 | 3.2 | 3.2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Exercise price (CHF) | 0.10 | 7.30 | — | 3.65 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Expected dividend yield (%) | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Risk-free interest rate (%) | (0.60) | (0.60) | (0.80) | (0.80) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Expected volatility of the share price (%) | 40.73 | 40.73 | 37.61 | 37.61 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Option value (CHF) | 7.29 | 2.49 | 7.10 | 3.47 |
LTIP 2020 | 2/28/2021 | 10/1/2021 | 10/1/2021 | 10/1/2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Grant date | Class A shares | Class A shares | Class B shares | RSUs | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Share price on the measurement date (CHF) | 7.30 | 28.33 | 2.83 | 28.33 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Expected life of the award on the grant date (years) | 7.0 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Contractual life remaining (years) | 6.2 | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Exercise price (CHF) |
7.11
- 7.30 |
7.18
- 1.48 |
0.71 | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Expected dividend yield (%) | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Risk-free interest rate (%) | (0.41) | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.04 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Expected volatility of the share price (%) | 40.51 | 31.00 | 31.00 | 31.00 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Option value (CHF) |
2.92
- 2.97 |
16.85
- 21.15 |
2.12 | 28.33 |
Founders' Plan 2021 | 10/1/2021 | |||||||
Grant date | Class A shares | |||||||
Share price on the measurement date (CHF) | 28.33 | |||||||
Expected life of the award on the grant date (years) | 0.2 | |||||||
Contractual life remaining (years) | — | |||||||
Exercise price (CHF) | — | |||||||
Expected dividend yield (%) | — | |||||||
Risk-free interest rate (%) | 0.04 | |||||||
Expected volatility of the share price (%) | 31.00 | |||||||
Option value (CHF) | 28.33 |
SLIA 2019 | ||||||||
Measurement date | 4/28/2020 | |||||||
Share price on the measurement date (CHF) | 7.11 | |||||||
Expected life of the award on the grant date (years) |
4.7
- 5.7 |
|||||||
Contractual life remaining (years) |
3.0
- 4.0 |
|||||||
Exercise price (CHF) | 0.10 | |||||||
Expected dividend yield (%) | — | |||||||
Risk-free interest rate (%) |
(0.67)
- (0.65) |
|||||||
Expected volatility of the share price (%) |
34.0
- 34.6 |
|||||||
Option value (CHF) | 7.10 |
Accounting policies | Employees and others providing similar services to On receive remuneration in the form of share-based payments, whereby employees render services as consideration for equity instruments (equity-settled transactions). Furthermore, employees and others providing similar services to On are granted share appreciation rights, which are settled in cash (cash-settled transactions). All share-based plans of On have been identified to be equity-settled. |
The cost of equity-settled transactions is determined by the fair value at the date when the grant is made using an appropriate valuation model. That cost is recognized as personnel expenses, together with a corresponding increase in equity (other capital reserves), over the period in which the service and, where applicable, the performance conditions are fulfilled (the vesting period). The cumulative expenses recognized for equity-settled transactions at each reporting date until the vesting date reflects the extent to which the vesting period has expired and the On’s best estimate of the number of equity instruments that will ultimately vest. The expense or credit in the income statement for a period represents the movement in cumulative expense recognized as at the beginning and end of that period. |
Significant judgments and accounting estimates |
For
award valuation the contractual life of the options and the possibility of early exercise are considered in the binomial model. The valuation
model uses time congruent risk-free interest rates. For estimating the time congruent risk-free interest rates, yields of “Switzerland
Sovereigns” were used. For the purposes of the valuation of the awards, the expected volatility of the On share was determined based
on the time congruent historical volatility of peer group companies. The expected volatility taken into account builds on the assumption
that future trends can be inferred from historical volatility, which means that the volatility that actually occurs may differ from the
assumptions made.
The
expense resulting from the share-based payment transactions is recognized during the vesting period on a pro-rata-basis with a corresponding
increase in equity. Furthermore, the amount recognized is based on the best available estimate of the number of equity instruments expected
to vest and is revised, if subsequent information indicates that the number of equity instruments expected to vest differs from previous
estimates. The expected dividend yield relies on management estimates.
When
determining the expense recognition as at December 31, 2021, an average expected fluctuation of 7.5%
p.a. was determined by On based on historical fluctuation and management estimates. The expected fluctuation for the remaining part of
the respective vesting period will be adjusted on future reporting dates based on current information. |
(CHF in thousands) | 12/31/2021 | 12/31/2020 | ||||||||||||
Present value of defined benefit obligation | (22,842) | (16,751) | ||||||||||||
Fair value of plan assets | 16,989 | 11,121 | ||||||||||||
Employee benefit obligations | (5,853) | (5,630) |
(CHF in thousands) | 2021 | 2020 | ||||||||||||
Employee benefit obligations at January 1 | (5,630) | (3,045) | ||||||||||||
Amounts recognized in income statement | (2,601) | (1,625) | ||||||||||||
Amounts recognized in other comprehensive income | 907 | (1,620) | ||||||||||||
Contributions by the employer | 1,471 | 661 | ||||||||||||
Employee benefit obligations at December 31 | (5,853) | (5,630) |
(CHF in thousands) | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | |||||||||||||||||
Current service cost | (2,592) | (1,619) | (955) | |||||||||||||||||
Past service cost | — | — | 326 | |||||||||||||||||
Net interest cost | (9) | (7) | (11) | |||||||||||||||||
Employee benefit expenses | (2,601) | (1,625) | (640) |
(CHF in thousands) | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | |||||||||||||||||
Actuarial losses/(gains) from | ||||||||||||||||||||
changes in demographic assumptions | (1,831) | — | — | |||||||||||||||||
changes in financial assumptions | (641) | (242) | 1,229 | |||||||||||||||||
changes in experience adjustments | 2,336 | 1,797 | 697 | |||||||||||||||||
Return on plan assets excl. interest income | (771) | 65 | (534) | |||||||||||||||||
Net actuarial result from defined benefit plans | (907) | 1,620 | 1,392 |
(CHF in thousands) | 2021 | 2020 | ||||||||||||
Present value of defined benefit obligation at January 1 | 16,751 | 11,283 | ||||||||||||
Current service cost | 2,592 | 1,619 | ||||||||||||
Contributions by the employees | 1,474 | 983 | ||||||||||||
Interest expenses | 33 | 33 | ||||||||||||
Past service cost | — | — | ||||||||||||
Benefits paid | 2,128 | 1,278 | ||||||||||||
Actuarial losses/(gains) from | ||||||||||||||
changes in demographic assumptions | (1,831) | — | ||||||||||||
changes in financial assumptions | (641) | (242) | ||||||||||||
changes in experience adjustments | 2,336 | 1,797 | ||||||||||||
Present value of defined benefit obligation at December 31 | 22,842 | 16,751 |
(CHF in thousands) | 2021 | 2020 | ||||||||||||
Fair value of plan assets at January 1 | 11,121 | 8,238 | ||||||||||||
Contributions by the employer | 1,471 | 661 | ||||||||||||
Contributions by the employees | 1,474 | 983 | ||||||||||||
Interest income | 24 | 27 | ||||||||||||
Benefits paid | 2,128 | 1,278 | ||||||||||||
Return on plan assets excl. interest income | 771 | (65) | ||||||||||||
Fair value of plan assets at December 31 | 16,989 | 11,121 |
12/31/2021 | 12/31/2020 | |||||||||||||
Cash and equivalent | 2.5 | % | 2.9 | % | ||||||||||
Debt instruments | 24.9 | % | 24.5 | % | ||||||||||
Equity instruments | 32.9 | % | 33.7 | % | ||||||||||
Real estate | 19.6 | % | 18.5 | % | ||||||||||
Mortgages | 4.7 | % | 5.2 | % | ||||||||||
Alternative assets | 15.4 | % | 15.2 | % | ||||||||||
Total | 100.0 | % | 100.0 | % |
12/31/2021 | 12/31/2020 | |||||||||||||
Discount rate | 0.4 | % | 0.2 | % | ||||||||||
Expected rate of salary increase | 1.5 | % | 1.5 | % | ||||||||||
Expected rate of pension increase | 0.0 | % | 0.0 | % | ||||||||||
Demographic assumptions | BVG 2020 generation table | BVG 2015 generation table |
(CHF in thousands) | 12/31/2021 | 12/31/2020 | ||||||||||||
Discount rate | ||||||||||||||
-0.5% |
2,259 | 1,900 | ||||||||||||
+0.5% |
(1,879) | (1,548) | ||||||||||||
Expected rate of salary increase | ||||||||||||||
-0.5% |
(451) | (382) | ||||||||||||
+0.5% |
462 | 392 | ||||||||||||
Life expectancy | ||||||||||||||
-1
year |
(304) | (267) | ||||||||||||
+1
year |
297 | 262 |
Accounting policies | Accounting and reporting of the Swiss
defined benefit plans are based on annual actuarial valuations. Defined benefit obligations and service costs are assessed using the
projected unit credit method, with the cost of providing pensions charged to the income statement so as to spread the regular cost
over the service lives of employees participating in these plans. The pension obligation is measured as the present value of the estimated
future outflows using interest rates of government securities, which have terms to maturity approximating the terms of the related
liability. Service cost from defined benefit plans are charged to the income statement within the operating result. If the fair value
of the plan assets exceeds the present value of the defined benefit obligation, only a net pension asset is recorded, taking account
of the asset ceiling. The net interest component is calculated by applying the discount rate to the employee benefit obligations (net defined benefit asset or liability) and is recognized in the income statement in the financial result. Actuarial gains and losses, resulting from changes in actuarial assumptions and differences between assumptions and actual experiences, are recognized the equity (other comprehensive income) in the period in which they occur. |
Significant judgments and accounting estimates | The carrying amounts of defined benefit pension plans are based on actuarial valuations. These valuations are calculated based on statistical data and assumptions about discount rates, expected rates of return on plan assets, future salary increases, mortality rates and future pension increases. Due to the long-term nature of these plans, such estimates are subject to significant uncertainty. |
(CHF in thousands) | Social charges | Long-service leave | Asset retirement obligation | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at January 1, 2020 | 4,357 | 590 | — | 4,947 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
thereof current | — | 246 | — | 246 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
thereof non-current | 4,357 | 344 | — | 4,701 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Additions | 15,702 | 349 | — | 16,051 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Exchange differences | 16 | 9 | — | 24 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at December 31, 2020 | 20,074 | 947 | — | 21,022 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
thereof current | — | 376 | — | 376 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
thereof non-current | 20,074 | 571 | — | 20,645 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Additions | 15,571 | 1,140 | 3,650 | 20,362 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Release | — | (422) | — | (422) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Utilization | (21,570) | — | — | (21,570) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Exchange differences | (28) | (8) | (10) | (46) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at December 31, 2021 | 14,048 | 1,657 | 3,640 | 19,345 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
thereof current | 14,048 | 721 | 135 | 14,903 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
thereof non-current | — | 936 | 3,506 | 4,442 |
Accounting policies | Provisions are recognized when On has a present obligation (legal or constructive) as a result of a past event, where it is probable that an outflow of resource will be required to settle the obligation, and where a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation. If the effect of the time value of money is material, provisions are determined by discounting the expected future cash flows. |
Significant judgments and accounting estimates | Provisions are based upon best estimates, taking into consideration past experience and currently available information. Given that judgment has to be applied, the actual costs and results may differ from these estimates. |
(CHF in thousands) | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | |||||||||||||||||
Current income taxes | 7,051 | 4,107 | 4,200 | |||||||||||||||||
Deferred income taxes | 3,589 | (1,024) | 420 | |||||||||||||||||
Income taxes | 10,640 | 3,083 | 4,620 |
(CHF in thousands) | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(Loss)/Income before taxes | (159,588) | (24,441) | 3,147 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Expected tax rate / tax expense | 19.7 | % | (31,439) | 19.7 | % | (4,815) | 19.7 | % | 620 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Income and expenses not subject to tax, net | -0.2 | % | 280 | 0.7 | % | (167) | 6.4 | % | 201 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Effects of (de-)recognition of tax losses | -0.4 | % | 565 | — | % | — | — | % | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Local actual tax rate different to On’s expected average tax rate | -0.6 | % | 963 | -3.1 | % | 759 | (1.1) | % | (34) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Non-deductible expenses | -25.4 | % | 40,590 | -30.5 | % | 7,444 | 117.9 | % | 3,711 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Prior year adjustments and other items, net | 0.2 | % | (318) | 0.6 | % | (139) | 6.9 | % | 218 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Effective tax rate / tax benefit | -6.7 | % | 10,640 | -12.6 | % | 3,083 | 146.8 | % | 4,620 |
(CHF in thousands) | 2021 | 2020 | ||||||||||||
Net amount at January 1 | 251 | (1,001) | ||||||||||||
thereof deferred tax assets | 5,915 | 1,849 | ||||||||||||
thereof deferred tax liabilities | (5,664) | (2,849) | ||||||||||||
Taxes charged | ||||||||||||||
to income statement | (3,589) | 1,024 | ||||||||||||
to other comprehensive income | (179) | 319 | ||||||||||||
Exchange differences | 77 | (92) | ||||||||||||
Net amount at December 31 | (3,440) | 251 | ||||||||||||
thereof deferred tax assets | 2,171 | 5,915 | ||||||||||||
thereof deferred tax liabilities | (5,611) | (5,664) |
12/31/21 | 12/31/20 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(CHF in thousands) | Assets | Liabilities | Net amount | Assets | Liabilities | Net amount | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Trade receivables | 80 | (977) | (896) | — | (817) | (817) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Inventories | 619 | (3,927) | (3,308) | 3,393 | (3,777) | (384) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other current assets | 716 | — | 716 | 1,008 | (4) | 1,004 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Property, plant and equipment | — | (120) | (120) | 4 | (506) | (502) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Right-of-use assets | — | (3,771) | (3,771) | — | (2,445) | (2,445) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Intangible assets | — | (3,073) | (3,073) | — | (3,194) | (3,194) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other current financial liabilities | 837 | — | 837 | 566 | (47) | 519 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other current operating liabilities | — | (855) | (855) | — | (83) | (83) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Current provisions | 82 | — | 82 | 80 | — | 80 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Employee benefit obligations | 1,153 | — | 1,153 | 1,109 | — | 1,109 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Non-current provisions | 136 | — | 136 | 128 | (2) | 126 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other non-current financial liabilities | 3,105 | — | 3,105 | 2,106 | (2) | 2,104 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tax loss carryforwards | 2,555 | — | 2,555 | 2,732 | — | 2,732 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Deferred tax assets (liabilities) | 9,283 | (12,723) | (3,440) | 11,127 | (10,877) | 250 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Offsetting | (7,113) | 7,113 | (5,212) | 5,213 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Deferred tax assets (liabilities) on balance sheet | 2,171 | (5,611) | (3,440) | 5,915 | (5,664) | 251 |
Accounting policies | Income taxes include all current and deferred taxes which are based on income. Taxes which are not based on income, such as taxes on wealth and capital, are recorded as other operating expenses.
Where the final tax outcome is different from the amounts that were initially recorded, such differences will impact the income tax and deferred tax provisions in the period in which such determination is made. Deferred tax is recorded on the valuation differences (temporary differences) between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their carrying values in the consolidated balance sheet. Deferred tax assets are recognized to the extent that it is probable that future taxable income will be available against which the temporary differences and tax losses can be offset.
Deferred income tax liabilities are provided for on taxable temporary differences arising from investments in subsidiaries, except for deferred income tax liability where the timing of the reversal of the temporary difference is controlled by On and it is probable that the temporary difference will not reverse in the foreseeable future.
Current and deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset whenever they relate to the same taxing authority and taxable entity. |
Significant judgments and accounting estimates | On
is subject to income taxes in numerous jurisdictions and significant judgment is required in determining the worldwide provision for income
taxes. The multitude of transactions and calculations implies estimates and assumptions. On recognizes liabilities on the basis of amounts
expected to be paid to the tax authorities. Deferred tax assets relate to deductible differences and, in certain cases, tax loss carry forwards, provided that their utilization appears probable. The recoverable value is based on forecasts of the corresponding taxable On entity over a period of several years. The capitalized tax loss carryforwards are essentially related to companies with transfer price arrangements in place, which will lead to a profit before tax. Therefore, the assumption is that the entities can use the tax losses. As actual results may differ from these forecasts, the deferred tax assets may need to be adjusted accordingly. |
(CHF in thousands) | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | |||||||||||||||||
Short-term employee benefits | 1,922 | 1,825 | 2,556 | |||||||||||||||||
Post-employment benefits | 14,373 | 2,072 | 273 | |||||||||||||||||
Share-based compensation | 67,328 | 10,044 | 9,568 | |||||||||||||||||
On Executive Team | 83,623 | 13,940 | 12,397 |
Accounting policies | On only recognizes government grants relating to income if it is reasonably certain that the conditions attached to the grants will be fulfilled. The grants actually awarded are recognized at their fair value. When the grant relates to an expense item, it is recognized as income on a systematic basis over the periods that the related costs, for which it is intended to compensate, are expensed. When the grant relates to an asset, it is recognized as income in equal amounts over the expected useful life of the related asset. |
Exhibit 99.6
On Holding AG
Zürich
Report of the statutory auditor to the General Meeting
on the financial statements 2021
Report of the statutory auditor
to the General Meeting of On Holding AG
Zürich
Report on the audit of the financial statements
Opinion
We have audited the accompanying financial statements of On Holding AG, which comprise the income statement for the year ended December 31, 2021, the balance sheet as at December 31, 2021 and notes, including a summary of significant accounting policies.
In our opinion, the financial statements (pages A1 to A8) as at December 31, 2021 comply with Swiss law and the company’s articles of incorporation.
Basis for opinion
We conducted our audit in accordance with Swiss law and Swiss Auditing Standards. Our responsibilities under those provisions and standards are further described in the “Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements” section of our report.
We are independent of the entity in accordance with the provisions of Swiss law and the requirements of the Swiss audit profession and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
Our audit approach
Materiality
The scope of our audit was influenced by our application of materiality. Our audit opinion aims to provide reasonable assurance that the financial statements are free from material misstatement. Misstatements may arise due to fraud or error. They are considered material if, individually or in aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of the financial statements.
Based on our professional judgement, we determined certain quantitative thresholds for materiality, including the overall materiality for the financial statements as a whole as set out in the table below. These, together with qualitative consider- ations, helped us to determine the scope of our audit and the nature, timing and extent of our audit procedures and to evaluate the effect of misstatements, both individually and in aggregate, on the financial statements as a whole.
Overall materiality | CHF 3'500000 | |
Benchmark applied | Total assets | |
Rationale for the materiality benchmark applied | We chose total assets as the benchmark because, in our view, it is the benchmark against which the performance a holding company is most commonly measured and is a generally accepted benchmark for holding companies. |
We agreed with the Audit Committee that we would report to them misstatements above CHF 175'000 identified during our audit as well as any misstatements below that amount which, in our view, warranted reporting for qualitative reasons.
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Audit scope
We designed our audit by determining materiality and assessing the risks of material misstatement in the financial statements. In particular, we considered where subjective judgements were made; for example, in respect of significant accounting estimates that involved making assumptions and considering future events that are inherently uncertain. As in all of our audits, we also addressed the risk of management override of internal controls, including among other matters consideration of whether there was evidence of bias that represented a risk of material misstatement due to fraud. We tailored the scope of our audit in order to perform sufficient work to enable us to provide an opinion on the financial statements as a whole, taking into account the structure of the entity, the accounting processes and controls, and the industry in which the entity operates.
Report on key audit matters based on the circular 1/2015 of the Federal Audit Oversight Authority
We have determined that there are no key audit matters to communicate in our report.
Responsibilities of the Board of Directors for the financial statements
The Board of Directors is responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the provisions of Swiss law and the company’s articles of incorporation, and for such internal control as the Board of Directors determines is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
In preparing the financial statements, the Board of Directors is responsible for assessing the entity’s ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the Board of Directors either intends to liquidate the entity or to cease operations, or has no realistic alternative but to do so.
Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with Swiss law and Swiss Auditing Standards will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.
As part of an audit in accordance with Swiss law and Swiss Auditing Standards, we exercise professional judgment and maintain professional scepticism throughout the audit. We also:
• | Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control. |
• | Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity’s internal control. |
• | Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and related disclosures made. |
• | Conclude on the appropriateness of the Board of Directors’ use of the going concern basis of accounting and, based on the audit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the entity’s ability to continue as a going concern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw attention in our auditor’s report to the related disclosures in the financial statements or, if such disclosures are inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up to the date of our auditor’s report. However, future events or conditions may cause the entity to cease to continue as a going concern. |
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We communicate with the Board of Directors or its relevant committee regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that we identify during our audit.
We also provide the Board of Directors or its relevant committee with a statement that we have complied with relevant ethical requirements regarding independence, and communicate with them all relationships and other matters that may reasonably be thought to bear on our independence, and where applicable, actions taken to eliminate threats or safeguards applied.
From the matters communicated with the Board of Directors or its relevant committee, we determine those matters that were of most significance in the audit of the financial statements of the current period and are therefore the key audit matters. We describe these matters in our auditor’s report unless law or regulation precludes public disclosure about the matter or when, in extremely rare circumstances, we determine that a matter should not be communicated in our report because the adverse consequences of doing so would reasonably be expected to outweigh the public interest benefits of such communication.
Report on other legal and regulatory requirements
In accordance with article 728a paragraph 1 item 3 CO and Swiss Auditing Standard 890, we confirm that an internal control system exists which has been designed for the preparation of financial statements according to the instructions of the Board of Directors.
We further confirm that the proposed appropriation of available earnings complies with Swiss law and the company’s articles of incorporation. We recommend that the financial statements submitted to you be approved.
PricewaterhouseCoopers AG
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Patrick Balkanyi | Samuel Häring | |
Audit expert | Audit expert | |
Auditor in charge | ||
Zürich, March 18, 2022 |
Enclosures:
• | Financial statements (income statement, balance sheet and notes to the financial statements) |
• | Proposed appropriation of the available earnings |
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Income statement
in CHF | Notes | 2021 | 2020 | |||
Dividend income from shareholdings | 4,300,000 | 1,200,000 | ||||
Other intercompany sales | 3,071,923 | 1,791,955 | ||||
Gross profit | 7,371,923 | 2,991,955 | ||||
Share-based compensation | -1,241,780 | -620,292 | ||||
General and administrative expenses | 2.8 | -4,579,494 | -1,234,485 | |||
Other operating income and expenses | -13,422,567 | -1,473,180 | ||||
Operating result | -11,871,918 | -336,003 | ||||
Financial expenses | -4,270,715 | 2,041,356 | ||||
Financial income | 2.9 | 16,673,217 | -2,027,889 | |||
Income before taxes | 530,584 | -322,536 | ||||
Income taxes | -1,216,389 | -362,835 | ||||
Loss for the period | -685,805 | -685,371 |
on-running.com | A-1 |
Balance sheet
in CHF | Notes | 12/31/21 | 12/31/20 | |||
Cash and cash equivalents | 411,773,303 | 49,943,623 | ||||
Other current financial assets | 7,279 | 7,279 | ||||
Other current operating assets | 2.1 | 195,597,393 | 112,711,492 | |||
Current assets | 607,377,976 | 162,662,394 | ||||
Intangible assets | 2.2 | 26,948,240 | 28,956,805 | |||
Other non-current financial assets | 2.3 | 192,228,195 | 10,000,000 | |||
Investments | 2.4 | 15,778,872 | 15,777,680 | |||
Non-current assets | 234,955,307 | 54,734,485 | ||||
Assets | 842,333,283 | 217,396,879 | ||||
Trade payables | 2.5 | 1,869,189 | 21,189 | |||
Other current financial liabilities | 82 | 200,000 | ||||
Other current operating liabilities | 2.6 | 27,693,584 | - | |||
Income tax liabilities | 554,196 | - | ||||
Current liabilities | 30,117,050 | 221,189 | ||||
Non-current liabilities | - | - | ||||
Share capital | 33,454,188 | 2,171,510 | ||||
Capital reserves | 801,469,909 | 211,991,047 | ||||
Reserves from capital contribution | 2.7 | 790,987,121 | 209,328,701 | |||
Other capital reserves | 10,482,788 | 2,662,346 | ||||
Treasury Shares | 2.7 | -25,035,192 | - | |||
Retained earnings | 2,327,327 | 3,013,132 | ||||
Equity | 812,216,233 | 217,175,690 | ||||
Liabilities and Equity | 842,333,283 | 217,396,879 |
on-running.com | A-2 |
Notes to the financial statements
Notes to the financial statements 2021 in accordance with Article 959c of the Swiss Code of Obligations (in CHF).
1. Accounting and valuation principles
Foreign currency positions
Transactions in foreign currencies are translated at the exchange rate that applied on the transaction date. Exchange rate gains and losses resulting from such transactions or from the revaluation of foreign currency assets and liabilities at the balance sheet date are recognized as financial income or expenses. The average exchange rate used is the exchange rate published by the ESTV on a monthly basis.
Currency | 12/31/21 | 12/31/20 | ||
AUD 1 | 0.6624 | 0.6821 | ||
BRL 100 | 16.358 | 17.0179 | ||
CAD 1 | 0.7213 | 0.6938 | ||
CNY 100 | 14.296 | 13.5124 | ||
EUR 1 | 1.0361 | 1.0815 | ||
GBP 1 | 1.2340 | 1.2083 | ||
JPY 100 | 0.7912 | 0.8561 | ||
USD 1 | 0.9113 | 0.8839 | ||
HKD 1 | 0.1169 | 0.0877 | ||
VND 10000 | 0.3997 | 0.3829 |
2. Other disclosures required by the law
Company information
On Holding AG, Zurich, Switzerland
The number of full-time positions over the year was not above 10 employees.
on-running.com | A-3 |
2.1 Other current operating assets
in CHF | 12/31/21 | 12/31/20 | ||
From third parties | 9,306,729 | 7,903,015 | ||
thereof accruals and prepaid expenses | 8,958,193 | 4,698,037 | ||
From intercompany | 186,290,664 | 104,808,477 | ||
Other current operating assets | 195,597,393 | 112,711,492 |
2.2 Intangible assets
At the end of 2019, a “service, license and investment agreement” was negotiated between On and a third party. The parties entered into an agreement under which On shall be granted the right to use intangible assets in connection with the development, advertisement, promotion and sale of certain products as well as promotional services by the third party against On shares at a preferential price and options to purchase On shares. The number of exercisable options depends on the revenues of the fiscal years 2024 and 2025.
The decrease in Intangible assets of CHF 2’008k fully relates to amortization.
2.3 Other non-current financial assets
in CHF | 12/31/21 | 12/31/20 | ||
From third parties | - | - | ||
From intercompany | 192,228,195 | 10,000,000 | ||
Other non-current financial assets | 192,228,195 | 10,000,000 |
on-running.com | A-4 |
2.4 | Shareholdings |
in CHF | 2021 | 2020 | ||||||
Entity | Domicile | Capital | Share | Capital | Share | |||
On AG | Zürich, CH | 6,256,059 | 100% | 6,256,059 | 100% | |||
On Brazil Ltda. | São Paulo, BR | 255’818 | 100% | 255’818 | 100% | |||
On Cloud Service GmbH | Berlin, DE | 28’940 | 100% | 28’940 | 100% | |||
On Clouds GmbH | Zurich, CH | 20,000 | 100% | 20,000 | 100% | |||
On Europe AG | Zurich, CH | 100,000 | 100% | 100,000 | 100% | |||
On Hong Kong Ltd. | Hong Kong, CN | 1,190 | 100% | 0.1 | 100% | |||
On Inc. | Portland, USA | 182,000 | 100% | 182,000 | 100% | |||
On Japan K.K. | Yokohama, JP | 881,821 | 100% | 881,821 | 100% | |||
On Oceania Pty Ltd. | Docklands, AU | 232,633 | 100% | 232,633 | 100% | |||
On Running Canada Inc. | Vancouver, CA | 157,583 | 100% | 157,583 | 100% | |||
On Running Sports Products (Shanghai) Company Ltd. | Shanghai, CN | 1’000’000 | 100% | 1’000’000 | 100% | |||
On Vietnam Company Ltd. | Ho Chi Minh, VN | 252’891 | 100% | 252’891 | 100% | |||
Brunner Mettler GmbH | Zurich, CH | 25’000 | 100% | 25’000 | 100% | |||
On Running UK Ltd. | London, UK | 1 | 100% |
2.5 Trade payables
in CHF | 12/31/21 | 12/31/20 | ||
From third parties | 1,848,000 | - | ||
From intercompany | 21,189 | 21,189 | ||
Trade payables | 1,869,189 | 21,189 |
2.6 Other current operating liabilities
in CHF | 12/31/21 | 12/31/20 | ||
From third parties | 1,003,257 | - | ||
From intercompany | 26,690,327 | - | ||
Other current operating liabilities | 27,693,584 | - |
on-running.com | A-5 |
2.7 Treasury shares
in CHF | Date | Shares | Paid Price | Share Price | Value | |
Beginning Balance, 01.01. | ||||||
Capital Increase | 8/19/21 | 25,000,000 | 0.10 | 0.10 | 2,500,000 | |
Sale of Treasury Shares | 10/1/21 | -2,419,985 | 28.42 | 0.10 | -241,999 | |
Purchase of Treasury Shares | 22.10- 22.12.21 | 554,491 | 41.08 | 41.08 | 22,777,190 | |
Closing Balance, 31.12. | 23,134,506 | 25,035,192 |
The Sale of Treasury Shares was made at the share value per 01. October 2021 of USD 30.50.
The Purchase of Treasury Shares was made on the 22. October, 29. November and the 22. December 2021 at the daily share value of USD 33.71, USD 43.11 and USD 37.58.
See also Note 2.9 on Financial Income.
The reserves from capital contribution are temporarily blocked for treasury shares (created out of KER for the purpose of employee share-based compensation) in the amount of CHF 25’035’192 until the shares are allocated.
2.8 General and administrative expenses
in CHF | 12/31/21 | 12/31/20 | ||
Depreciation and amortization | -2,008,565 | -1,171,663 | ||
Other | -2,570,930 | -62,822 | ||
General and administrative expenses | -4,579,494 | -1,234,485 |
on-running.com | A-6 |
2.9 Financial income
As a public company, On Holding AG grants share-based compensation awards to the extended founder team, other members of senior management and to certain other employees to incentivize individuals based on their impact and contribution to On. As per 01.10.2021, On Holding has realized a gain on sale of Treasury Shares in the amount of CHF 19'811'827 with group entities and CHF 492'833 with third parties.
The remaining Financial Income is resulting from Intercompany Interest Income.
Contingent assets and liabilities
Guarantees in the amount of CHF 100’000’000 (2020: CHF 17’500’000) were provided to third parties.
Liabilities to pension plan institutions
There are no liabilities towards pension plan institutions.
3. Risk assessment
The management team of the On Holding AG has undertaken a comprehensive risk assessment, and implemented all necessary measures arising as a result, in order to ensure that the risk of significantly incorrect information being included in the financial statement is extremely small.
on-running.com | A-7 |
Movement on retained earnings
in CHF | 2021 | 2020 | ||
Profit carried forward at the beginning of the year | 3,013,132 | 3,698,503 | ||
Appropriations of retained earnings resolved by general meeting |
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Dividends | - | - | ||
Allocation to legal reserves | - | - | ||
Loss for the period | -685,805 | -685,371 | ||
Profit carried forward at the disposal of the annual general meeting | 2,327,327 | 3,013,132 |
Proposal of the board of directors for the appropriation of retained earnings
in CHF | 2021 | 2020 | ||
Profit carried forward at the disposal of the annual general meeting |
2,327,327 | 3,013,132 | ||
Gross dividend | - | - | ||
Allocation to legal reserves | - | - | ||
To be carried forward | 2,327,327 | 3,013,132 |
on-running.com | A-8 |
Exhibit 99.7
On Holding AG — 2021 Compensation Report | 2 |
Dear Shareholders,
We are pleased to present On Holding AG’s (“On”) 2021 Compensation Report on behalf of the Nomination and Compensation Committee (“NCC”) and the Board of Directors (“BoD”). On’s compensation philosophy is rooted in the tenets of entrepreneurship, engagement and alignment. We are committed to a compensation strategy that supports our values, an entrepreneurial mindset and rewards exceptional performance, with the intention to create a unique environment of true partnership. On is committed to a compensation framework that creates and supports a diverse, fair and inclusive work environment, which allows a broad team to benefit from an appreciation for their hard work. On is an innovation company at heart and as we are evolving as a public company, we are keen to evolve our compensation framework as well. We continue to follow the principles of our compensation philosophy to strengthen future long-term value creation and align the interests of key talents with those of On, while recognizing and retaining talent to continue our successful journey as a publicly listed company.
Our 2021 Compensation Report outlines On’s overall compensation policy, principles and compensation framework. It discloses the compensation awarded to members of both the BoD and the Executive Board (“EB”) throughout the 2021 financial year. The Report further highlights how our incentive structure and practices reflect our compensation philosophy and its core principles such as “Alignment to On’s core values”, “Reward entrepreneurial mindset and value contribution”, “Alignment to long-term success of On”, “Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion” as well as “Win with the best talent”. This is particularly also the case for the financial year 2021, the year of our IPO, in which the entrepreneurial achievement and success of our long-standing team members and leadership team has been honoured and rewarded. The vast majority of our team members have become shareholders through a share-based award in connection with the IPO in recognition of the significant individual contributions over the years in making On what it is today. The NCC and our BoD believe our compensation programs align with our business strategy and the interests of our shareholders, while continuing to attract and motivate key talents. A significant portion of the total incentive compensation for each of our executives is directly related to shareholder value creation, our financial performance results as well as other performance factors to measure our progress against strategic plans.
The 2021 Compensation Report is compiled in accordance with the Ordinance against Excessive Compensation (“OaEC”) applicable to listed Swiss companies and the Swiss Code of Obligations. While the OaEC is applicable to On as of 16 September 2021 only, this Compensation Report refers to the period from 1 January 2021 until 31 December 2021.1 Unless the context requires otherwise, the words “we”, “our”, “us”, “On”, “company” and similar words or phrases in the 2021 Compensation Report refer to On and its consolidated subsidiaries.
In line with the OaEC and our Articles of Association, we will ask our shareholders to cast a prospective and binding vote on the maximum aggregate amount of compensation for the BoD for their term of office from the 2022 AGM to the 2023 AGM and for EB members for the financial year 2023. In addition, we will ask our shareholders to endorse this 2021 Compensation Report in a consultative vote. The vote on the 2021 Compensation Report is purely consultative and is conducted in line with the recommendation of the Swiss Code of Best Practice for Corporate Governance. This vote is not intended to address any specific item of compensation, but rather the overall compensation of our named executive officers and the compensation principles, policies and practices described in this 2021 Compensation Report.
We look forward to receiving your support at the forthcoming AGM and thank you for your ongoing trust in On.
Sincerely,
Members of the Nomination and Compensation Committee
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Ken Fox | Alex Perez | David Allemann |
April 8th, 2022
1Note: In light of the fact that the OaEC is applicable to the company as from 16 September 2021 only, we have not listed social security contributions which have been paid by the company (to the competent authorities) in the course of 2021 (but prior to 16 September 2021) due to grants of options to former members of the Board in years prior to 2021.
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Compensation Policy and Principles
Our compensation policy focuses on aligning the interests of our senior leaders with those of our shareholders as well as on attracting, motivating and retaining the best talent in a highly competitive global environment and those who are key to our long term success. Across all levels and roles, On is committed to a compensation strategy that supports our values and rewards exceptional performance.
As we transition from a private to a public company following our IPO in September 2021, we are in the process of developing a refined compensation framework that takes into account this new reality as a listed company. However, the core principles of our compensation philosophy remain unchanged:
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Alignment to On’s core values - since the very early days of On, we have focused not only on what we do as a team but also how we do it. On is built upon five spirits that serve as our values. The expectation is that these spirits are demonstrated and exhibited in every action and behavior taken by team members. By living these values, the intention is to create a unique environment of true partnership. Specifically for our executives, since 2013, all five executives are working as an equal partnership and therefore are compensated equally. This is to promote the team spirit, collaboration and the shared accountability amongst the five executives to lead the company. Another example of how the five spirits link to our compensation philosophy is that the annual cash bonus component of all team members at On is linked to the company goals and is not tied to individual goals. This is to promote the team spirit and the ownership of every individual to the overall common objectives. | |
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On rewards entrepreneurial mindset and value contribution - in what we call the Explorer Spirit at On, we encourage all our team members to challenge and rethink the ‘status quo’. An entrepreneurial mindset and driving initiatives to create value is rewarded, be it in terms of recognition and additional responsibility or be it in the form of well-deserved compensation. We seek to directly link cash-based variable compensation to the achievement of the company targets we have set out for ourselves, which includes both financial targets and other key priorities. And we ensure a strong alignment between the contribution of our team members to achieving these targets and compensation. | |
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Alignment to long term success of On - we believe equity participation of our most senior workforce plays a pivotal role in creating an alignment of interests with shareholders. Positioning equity as the key element of compensation serves to incentivize individuals to prioritize and drive long-term value creating initiatives far above short-term target achievement. | |
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On is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - we are committed to creating a work environment that is fair and inclusive, where all team members can succeed regardless of gender, race, social or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, age disability, religion, pregnancy, political opinion, trade union membership, nationality, social origin or other distinguishing characteristics. To support that, On is measuring and assessing compensation fairness against these diversity and inclusion aspects. Specifically, On focuses on assessing the fairness between genders and ethnical backgrounds per geography. | |
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On can only win with the best talent - over the past twelve years of our existence, we have been reminded time and time again that success does not come naturally. Success is a result of consistent, hard, team work and when everybody contributes, our team wins. And we look to build high-performance teams with the best people across the organisation, committed to lead by example. For the attraction of the best talent, we leverage a number of global benchmark reports from established third-party providers for all roles to ensure market relevance compared to a peer group identified in terms of revenue, market capitalization, and industry focus. The companies comprising the compensation peer group were as follows: |
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Compensation Governance
The compensation governance at On is comprised of three key bodies: the NCC who advises the BoD in terms of compensation -related matters, the BoD who ultimately approves and/or proposes for approval by the AGM the compensation-related matters and the shareholders of On who vote on total maximum compensation and the compensation report at the AGM.
The On Articles of Association, the Organizational Regulations and the NCC Charter outline and define the roles and responsibilities of these bodies. The Articles of Association of On contain compensation governance provisions regarding:
— Approval (binding and prospective) of compensation by the shareholders at the AGM, Art. 7 (8) and 21
— Powers and duties of the NCC, Art. 19
— General principles of compensation, Art. 20
— Additional amount for the EB, Art. 22
The general division of duties, responsibilities and powers between these three key bodies of the compensation governance (NCC, BoD and AGM) are presented in the table below, in line with Art. 7 and Art. 19 of the Articles of Association.
NCC | BoD | AGM | ||||
Compensation strategy and guidelines | P | A | ||||
Compensation principles (Articles of Association) | P | A | A | |||
(Subject to | (binding vote, | |||||
AGM Approval) | in case of changes) | |||||
Key terms of compensation framework for the BoD and EB | P | A | ||||
Total Compensation of the BoD | P | A | A | |||
(Subject to | (binding vote) | |||||
AGM Approval) | ||||||
Total Compensation of the EB | P | A | A | |||
(Subject to | (binding vote) | |||||
AGM Approval) | ||||||
Individual total compensation for the Co-CEO | P | A | ||||
Individual total compensation for the other of the EB | P | A | ||||
Employment and termination agreement for the Co-CEO | P | A | ||||
Employment and termination agreement for the other of the EB | P | A | ||||
Compensation Report | P | A | A | |||
(consultative) | ||||||
A: Approve — P: Propose |
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Role of the shareholders at the AGM
The BoD submits three separate compensation-related proposals for shareholder approval at the AGM (Art. 7 and Art. 19):
— Vote I: Consultative vote for the Compensation Report of the preceding financial year
— Vote II: Maximum aggregate amount of compensation of the BoD for the term of office from AGM until the next AGM
— Vote III: Maximum aggregate amount of compensation of the EB for the following financial year.
Composition and duties of the NCC
The NCC is composed of at least three members of the BoD (Art. 19) that are elected individually at the AGM by the shareholders on an annual basis pursuant to Swiss law and On’s Articles of Association. The majority of the members of the NCC are “non-executive” and “independent” in accordance with the provisions of the Swiss Code of Best Practice for Corporate Governance. The NCC has the duties of supervision and governance of On’s compensation frameworks and philosophy, compensation of the BoD and the EB as well as the performance evaluation of EB members. The Chairperson of the NCC ensures that the BoD is kept informed in a timely and adequate manner during the term of office with regard to the NCC’s area of responsibility. Please refer to the Corporate Governance section for further details on NCC composition, duties and election.
The Chairperson of the NCC convenes NCC meetings as often as the business of On requires, but at least twice a year.
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Board of Directors Compensation
Elements of compensation
The Executive Members do not receive any compensation for their BoD membership, nor for any additional duties pursued in BoD committees. The compensation of the remaining members of the BoD consists of an annual base fee and an additional compensation awarded for duties pursued in BoD committees, such as Chairpersons or ordinary members of the Audit Committee as well as the NCC. In order to ensure the independence of the members of the BoD in executing their supervisory duties, the compensation of the members of the BoD is in the form of a fixed amount fully compensated with On common shares2, payable in quarterly installments. We believe that the equity compensation for our BoD members, for their services as directors, reinforces alignment with our shareholders and is consistent with our overall compensation philosophy to reward an entrepreneurial mindset and value contribution.
In light of On’s going public in 2021 and the envisaged expansion of the BoD by adding additional non-executive directors and true to our principle to win with the best talent, On has commissioned market compensation benchmarks for non-executive directors at public companies.
Prior to On’s IPO, non-executive directors had purely been compensated for travel related expenses.
The benchmarking analysis focused on the compensation levels as well as the compensation structure and pay instruments. The selected peer group considered a broad set of publicly listed companies in the US, comparable in terms of size as well as global reach, allowing for an adequate and representative comparison. Our compensation arrangements for non-executive directors are reviewed periodically by our NCC and our BoD. If required and at the NCC’s direction, independent compensation consultants shall be asked to provide an update of the competitive analysis on non-executive director compensation levels, practices, and design features as compared to the general market as well as our compensation peer group.
In line with best market practice standards the members of the BoD do not receive lump-sum expenses but are reimbursed for expenses at cost. There are no pension contribution payments made to any non-executive directors of the BoD.
2 Technically distributed as fully vested RSUs upon grant date and distributed as shares as soon as practicable
Compensation awarded to the Board of Directors in 2021 The following table outlines the total compensation awarded and fully paid in equity to the members of the BoD for their period of services in 2021 (audited), consisting of the annual base fee for BoD memberships and additional compensation for duties in committees: |
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Members of the Board of Directors | Board | Audit | NCC | Compensation | Social security | Total BoD | ||||||
(in CHF) | Committee | (3) | contributions (4) | compensation | ||||||||
Executive Members | ||||||||||||
David Allemann (1) | Co-Chairman | Member | - | - | - | |||||||
Caspar Copetti (1) | Co-Chairman | Member | - | - | - | |||||||
Olivier Bernhard (1) | Member | - | - | - | ||||||||
Independent Members | ||||||||||||
Alex Perez | Member | Chairman | Member | 78,337 | - | 78,337 | ||||||
Kenneth A. Fox | Member | Member | Chairman | 78,337 | - | 78,337 | ||||||
Amy Banse (2) | Member | 138,162 | - | 138,162 | ||||||||
Total | 294,836 | - | 294,836 |
(1) No compensation for Board of Director roles; refer to Executive Board Compensation section for details on compensation for executive activities.
(2) Elected to the Board of Directors at On's Extraordinary General Meeting on 19 August 2021, term of office commenced on 16 September 2021.
(3) Represents gross CHF amounts settled in shares prior to any deductions such as employee social security and income withholding tax, valued at the share price of the allocation date (31.12.21). The number of shares is determined by dividing each BoD member’s pro-rata annual fee for the term of office by the contractually agreed share price as of On's IPO date.
(4) Employer-paid social security contributions.
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Share ownership The table below shows the shareholdings of the BoD as at 28 February 2022.3 |
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Class A Ordinary | % | Class B Voting | % | % of Total | % of Total Economic | |||||||
Shares | Rights Shares | Voting Power | Ownership | |||||||||
Independent Members: | ||||||||||||
Alex Perez (1) | 12,741,877 | 4.6 % | - | - % | 2.0 % | 4.1 % | ||||||
Kenneth A. Fox (2) | 55,448 | 0.0 % | - | - % | 0.0 % | 0.0 % | ||||||
Amy Banse | 41,667 | 0.0 % | - | - % | 0.0 % | 0.0 % | ||||||
Total | 12,838,992 | 4.6 % | - | - % | 2.1 % | 4.1 % |
(1) Refers to the number of shares held by Mr. Perez in his capacity as a member of the board of directors and does not include any shares held by entities associated with Point Break Capital Management LLC.
(2) Refers to the number of shares held by Mr. Fox in his capacity as a member of the board of directors and does not include any shares held by entities associated with Stripes.
Loans to members of the Board of Directors
Article 25 of On’s Articles of Association allows for loans and credits of up to CHF 1,000,000 at market-based conditions to be granted to BoD members. In 2021, no loans or credits were made to BoD members.
3 Overview does not include Executive Members of the Board of Directors (refer to section on share ownership of Executive Board). Date chosen to align with latest public disclosure in On’s FY 2021 20-F filed with the SEC on 18 March 2022
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Executive Board Compensation
Elements of compensation |
The following section outlines On’s compensation framework for 2021. As at 2021, the compensation framework for members of the EB consists of fixed and variable compensation elements. The fixed compensation element comprises a base salary as well as pension and other benefits (e.g. child, car and expense allowances). The variable compensation element consists of an Annual Cash Bonus and an equity-based Long-Term Incentive Plan (“LTIP”). |
While the Annual Cash Bonus is dependent on the achievement of On’s financial performance compared to budgeted financial full-year targets, the LTIP is dependent on a longer-term, multifaceted vesting schedule considering either shareholder value creation or achievement of long-term financial goals. |
As indicated in our Compensation Policy and Principles and in alignment to On’s core values, all five Executives are working as an equal partnership and have been compensated equally ever since. |
The EB compensation elements are summarized in the following table: |
Fixed compensation | Variable compensation | |||||||
Elements of Compensation | Base salary | Social security, pension and other benefits | Cash bonus | Long-term incentive plan | ||||
Purpose | Base level of income throughout the year, taking into account roles and responsibilities but aligned across the executive team | Participation in social security and pension plans as well as additional benefits such as child, car and expense allowance in line with local market practice | Rewards the achievement of annual objectives on a company wide level | Rewards the achievement of long-term goals and ensures alignment with shareholder interest and participation in the long-term success of On | ||||
Performance period | n/a | n/a | One year | One to three years | ||||
Perfomance measures | n/a | n/a | Net Sales, EBITDA | IRR (exit scenario), Net Sales (business continuation) | ||||
Payout range | n/a | n/a | 0 - 125% | 0 - 100% | ||||
Payment | Cash | Contributions to social security and pension plans / other benefits mostly cash | Cash | Options |
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Fixed compensation elements
Base salary
The base salary for members of the EB is typically paid in cash on a monthly basis. The base salary amount is defined based on market practice and the responsibility, experience and achievements of each member. The base salaries of the EB members are reviewed periodically based on the abovementioned factors, whereby adjustments are made in line with market developments.
Pension and other benefits
Pension benefits are provided through On’s regular pension plan. In addition to pension coverage, other benefits such as health care plans, insurances, car allowances or equivalent contributions are additionally covered. These allowances are paid together with the EB members’ base salary.
Variable compensation elements
Annual Cash Bonus
The Annual Cash Bonus of the EB rewards the overall company performance in line with the compensation principle of rewarding an entrepreneurial mindset and value contribution, which ensures a strong alignment of strategic goals and targets to compensation. The variable compensation is linked to short-term annual goals which are determined by the NCC and the BoD. The plan is determined based on the achievement of two financial performance metrics, namely Net Sales and adjusted EBITDA, as illustrated in the table above concerning elements of the EB compensation.
At the beginning of the one-year performance period, the NCC proposes and the BoD approves the minimum, target and maximum achievement for the respective performance metrics. The financial performance metrics are derived from the company’s strategic business plan and aligned with a robust budget for the respective year. At the end of the performance period, the NCC proposes and the BoD approves the financial performance achievements against the original targets set. In terms of achievement of personal goals, the co-CEO/CFO proposes, the NCC reviews and the BoD approves the outcome for EB members. For performance below or at the minimum, 0% is paid out, whereby on-target performance is awarded with a 100% payout. In case of overperformance, up to 125% can be achieved. The payout of the Annual Cash Bonus is fully in cash.
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2020 Long-Term Incentive plan (“2020 LTIP”)
In July 2020, the 2020 Long Term Incentive Plan (“2020 LTIP”) was finalized and implemented as an equity-based element to complement On’s compensation framework succeeding existing equity incentive plans. The 2020 LTIP was designed to furnish all eligible equity program participants through a single plan. Members of On’s EB and selected senior employees of the company are eligible to participate in the 2020 LTIP, overall covering about 25% of On’s employee universe, ultimately elected by the BoD.
The purpose of the 2020 LTIP is to attract and retain highly qualified personnel and to provide key employees with additional incentive to increase their efforts on behalf and in the best interest of the company and its subsidiaries by giving them the opportunity to participate in the ownership as well as in the long-term success of the company by purchasing shares through option rights.
The implementation of the 2020 LTIP went along with the introduction of new salary groups to increase the level of internal standardization and fairness, while assuring those eligible participants are provided with rewards in line with public benchmarks.
The 2020 LTIP is administered by the NCC.
The 2020 LTIP was structured as a three year equity incentive plan comprising of a multifaceted vesting schedule considering either an exit scenario4 correlated to an implied Internal Rate of Return (“IRR”) achievement, or in the absence of such, pursuing a business continuation scenario based on the achievement of predefined long-term financial targets5. Details on both vesting schedules are represented in the tables below:
Tab 1: Exit Vesting Schedule |
Achieved IRR on fully diluted basis vs. share price at time | ||
of plan implementation | Vesting % | |
IRR < 20% | 0.0% | |
IRR = 20% | 50.0% | |
IRR > 20% & < 30% | 50% + (achieved IRR - 20%)/1% x (50/10)% | |
IRR ≥ 30% | 100.0% |
4 An exit event in the meaning of the 2020 LTIP was defined as (i) a listing, (ii) a private sale of at least 40% of the shares held by the then current non-executive shareholders or (iii) one current shareholder gains, whether directly or indirectly, ownership of more than 50% of the Company, (iv) a private sale of all or substantially all of the Company’s assets relevant for its business to a buyer, (v) a merger, consolidation or demerger, or (vi) another reorganization with a similar result as (ii), (iii) or (iv)
5 Level of achievement determined based on On’s audited consolidated financial statement for FY2023
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Tab 2: Business Continuation Vesting Schedule
Target achievement based on FY2023 Net Sales, | ||
Gross Profit Margin & EBITDA Margin | Vesting % | |
Below Threshold Goal | 0.0% | |
Between Threshold Goal and Maximum Goal | Linear vesting between 50.0% - 100.0% | |
Maximum Goal | 100.0% |
The implemented vesting schedule as illustrated in the tables above, coupled with option rights as grantable instruments containing a strike price set at market price level at time of plan introduction (implied from recent capital rounds) further strengthens management’s interest alignment with those of shareholders and encourages sustainable long-term value creation for shareholders and the company.
The 2020 LTIP pursues an annual grant mechanism of stock options at Fair Market Value grant valuation as well as strike price of USD 7.736. Under the 2020 LTIP, Executives are eligible for 4’748’715 options7 to be granted in three equal installments (Tranche A, B and C) through the entire duration of the equity incentive plan. Implied grant value of yearly installments at time of plan introduction was CHF 13.5m8 for the entire EB.
With the public listing of On at NYSE at a listing price of $24 per share on 15 September 2021, conditions for an Exit Event at a 100% vesting scale were met as per the 2020 LTIP. Furthermore, the successful listing triggered an accelerated grant of stock options for the 2021 service period as well as a so called “IPO Bonus” for selected employee seniority levels.
Considering the Exit Event criteria being met premature, On’s NCC defined the following amendments to the 2020 LTIP, approved by the BoD on 22 August 2021:
— Tranche A (FY2021 service period): stock options granted on 1 October 2021, vesting in full on 29 November 2021 with strike price at $7.73 per stock option. Shares converted (upon exercise of stock option) restricted (lock-up) until September 2022.
— Tranche B (“IPO Bonus”): stock options granted on 1 October 2021, vesting in full on 29 November 2021 with strike price at $7.73 per stock option. Shares converted (upon exercise of stock option) restricted (lock-up) until September 2023.
— Tranche C (FY2022 service period): stock options to be granted in December 2022 (for participants still eligible), vesting scale to be defined as per realized IRR9 at time of grant over three-year vesting period. Shares converted (upon exercise of stock option) restricted (lock-up) until September 2024.
6 Represents Fair Market Value achieved during Equity Capital Round closed in February 2020 at a pre-money Equity Valuation of CHF 8’884.00 per share. A stock split of 1:1’250 had been approved at the Extraordinary General Meeting on 19 August 2021. Converted at USD/CHF 0.92.
7 Based on granted Class A share options as well as Class B share options on an as converted basis.
8 Calculated as the inner value of the granted options under the assumption of target IRR achievement of 30% p.a. over three years
9 IRR calculated as follows: (ONON share price as time of grant / $7.73)^(1/3)-1.
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In 2022, the NCC will revisit the entire company compensation policy including the implementation of a new long-term incentive plan for the FY2023 service period and beyond.
With the approval and implementation of a dual share class structure at the AGM in April 2021 and the share split at the EGM in August 2021, the 2020 LTIP was amended to reflect an allocation split of options granted to the EB across the two share classes, i.e. stock options to acquire Class A ordinary shares (two thirds | c. 66%) and stock options to acquire Class B voting shares (one third | c. 33%).
In case of a termination of employment, the following leaver conditions apply:
Good Leavers:
In the event a participant’s employment with On is terminated without “cause,” due to death or “permanent disability” or due to retirement (a “Good Leaver”), all unvested options will remain outstanding and eligible to vest until the second anniversary of the termination date. A Good Leaver will also be permitted to keep all unrestricted shares acquired pursuant to options granted under the 2020 LTIP. Any shares that are subject to a lock-up in accordance with the 2020 LTIP will be subject to a company call right at a price that is the higher of (i) the exercise price paid and (ii) the value of the shares underlying the option at the time such call right is exercised (the “Call Price”).
Medium Leavers:
In the event a participant’s employment with On is terminated by the participant for any reason (a “Medium Leaver”), all unvested options will be forfeited. All shares acquired pursuant to options granted under the 2020 LTIP that are subject to the lock-up will be subject to the call right at the Call Price.
Bad Leavers:
In the event a participant’s employment relationship with a Company subsidiary is terminated and who is not a Good Leaver or Medium Leaver (a “Bad Leaver”), all options, whether or not vested, will be forfeited. All shares acquired pursuant to options granted under the 2020 LTIP, whether or not subject to a lock-up, will be subject to the call right at a price that is the lesser of (i) the exercise price paid and (ii) the value of the shares underlying the option at the time such call right is exercised.
Peer group and benchmarking
Information on peer company compensation is an important point of reference considered in order to assess the market competitiveness of the compensation awarded to members of the EB. The NCC considers benchmarking against a consistent and relevant set of peer companies that are similar to On in scope, products and services offered and geographical presence, to allow the company to set pay levels towards the middle of the respective market range. This reinforces the talent attraction, motivation and retention efforts needed to support the company’s long-term success and follows our core principle to win the best talent.
While no singular company, or set of companies, have characteristics identical to On, we worked to identify several companies which we believe have aspects similar to On, including numerous peers that we believe closely align with our high growth and strong consumer brand.
In 2021, we used the following peer group to benchmark against executive pay and practices:
2021 Peer Group
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. | Overstock.com |
American Eagle Outfitters | Peloton Interactive |
Cimpress | Rakuten Inc |
Etsy | Sleep Number Corporation |
Farfetch UK Ltd | Sonos |
Fitbit | Stitch FIx |
Fossil Group | Tailored Brands |
Garmin | The William Carter Comp |
Gopro | Under Armour |
Helen of Troy | Zappos.com Inc |
Lululemon |
When setting the EB’s pay levels, an orientation towards the 50% or 75% percentile of the respective market ranges was targeted. The periodical review of the peer group ensures On’s Executive compensation remains competitive against the most relevant external comparator companies.
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Compensation mix |
In 2021, the total compensation of the EB was split into 98% variable compensation and 2% fixed compensation. Of the 98% variable compensation portion, 1% consisted of the Annual Cash Bonus and 99% of the target LTIP portion and social security contributions on equity compensation. The compensation mix serves to support our core principle of alignment to the long-term success of On. To reiterate, in line with On’s core values, all five Executives are working as an equal partnership and have therefore been compensated equally. While the compensation is, in principle, equal, there is - due to different personal situations - nevertheless a highest salary to be disclosed in this Compensation Report as follows: the below table shows that the highest paid member of the EB from 1 January to 31 December 2021, including the period when On was a privately held company, was the Co-CEO Marc Maurer. |
Compensation awarded to the EB in 2021 (audited)
Total | ||||||||||||||||
Fixed compensation | Variable compensation | compensation | ||||||||||||||
FY21 | ||||||||||||||||
Executive Board Members | Base salary | Social | Pension | Other | Cash bonus | Awarded | Social security | |||||||||
(in CHF) | security | contributions | benefits | (4) | LTIP20 grant | contributions | ||||||||||
contributions | (2) | (3) | value | on equity | ||||||||||||
(1) | (5) | compensation | ||||||||||||||
(6) | ||||||||||||||||
David Allemann | 225,000 | 27,789 | 33,833 | 34,236 | 130,324 | 13,465,694 | 2,816,422 | 16,733,298 | ||||||||
Caspar Coppetti | 225,000 | 27,289 | 33,721 | 21,712 | 130,324 | 13,465,694 | 2,816,422 | 16,720,162 | ||||||||
Olivier Bernhard | 225,000 | 27,789 | 34,051 | 35,836 | 130,324 | 13,465,694 | 2,816,422 | 16,735,116 | ||||||||
Martin Hoffmann | 225,000 | 27,309 | 31,022 | 26,778 | 130,324 | 13,465,694 | 2,608,711 | 16,514,838 | ||||||||
Marc Maurer | 225,000 | 27,287 | 30,987 | 26,512 | 130,324 | 13,465,694 | 3,013,601 | 16,919,405 | ||||||||
Total | 1,125,000 | 137,463 | 163,614 | 145,074 | 651,620 | 67,328,468 | 14,071,578 | 83,622,817 |
(1) Employer-paid social security contributions on base salary and cash bonus.
(2) Employer-paid pension contributions.
(3) Other benefits comprise child allowance, car allowance and expense allowance.
(4) The payment of the cash bonus occurs in the year following which the compensation is allocated to.
(5) Based on LTIP 2020 grant date (1-Oct-21) option value of US$22.77 (422’108 A share options per Executive Board Member) and US$2.28 (2’110’534 B share options per Executive Board Member).
(6) Employer-paid social security contributions on equity-related income.
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Outcome of the 2021 Annual Cash Bonus performance achievement
For 2021, the Annual Cash Bonus performance metrics consisted of the following two financial performance metrics10 : Net Sales (one-third weighting) and adjusted EBITDA (two-thirds weighting). While Net Sales were above the target level initially set, adjusted EBITDA performance achievement was below the target level.
As illustrated in the table below, the overall performance achievement by all EB members resulted in a final Annual Cash Bonus payout factor of 86.9%.
A x33.3% + B x66.6% = 86.9% payout factor
Total compensation awarded to the EB |
The total compensation for the EB for 2021 amounts in total to CHF 88.4 million (including social security contributions). |
Share ownership |
The table below shows the shareholdings of each EB member as of 28 February 202111, considering the number of directly held shares as well as shares that a person has the right to acquire beneficial ownership of within 60 days.12 |
Class A | % | Class B | % | % of Total | % of Total | |||||||
Ordinary | Voting Rights | Voting Power | Economic | |||||||||
Executive Board Members | Shares | Shares | Ownership | |||||||||
David Allemann | 5,522,335 | 2.0% | 100,173,034 | 28.8% | 16.9% | 5.0% | ||||||
Caspar Coppetti | 5,265,858 | 1.9% | 106,423,034 | 30.6% | 17.8% | 5.1% | ||||||
Olivier Bernhard | 6,949,608 | 2.5% | 112,673,034 | 32.4% | 19.1% | 5.8% | ||||||
Martin Hoffmann | 3,153,337 | 1.1% | 18,360,534 | 5.3% | 3.4% | 1.6% | ||||||
Marc Maurer | 2,782,416 | 1.0% | 18,360,534 | 5.3% | 3.4% | 1.5% | ||||||
Total | 23,673,554 | 8.5% | 355,990,170 | nm | 60.6% | 18.9% |
10 Refers to consolidated group financials.
11 Date chosen to align with latest public disclosure in On’s FY 2021 20-F filed with the SEC on 18 March 2022.
12 Class A ordinary shares or Class B voting rights shares that a person has the right to acquire within 60 days of February 28, 2022 are deemed outstanding for purposes of computing the percentage ownership of the person holding such rights, but are not deemed outstanding for purposes of computing the percentage ownership of any other person, except with respect to the percentage ownership of all executive officers and directors as a group. Consequently, the denominator used for calculating such percentage may be different for each beneficial owner. The numbers and percentages below will not foot due to the unique calculus required by Rule 13d-3 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
On Holding AG — 2021 Compensation Report | Executive Board Compensation | 16 |
Further compensation information |
Employment agreements |
All members of the EB have employment agreements with a twelve-months notice period, which are governed by applicable Swiss law. They are not entitled to severance payments. |
Their employment agreements also prohibit the EB members from competing against On for a period of up to 12 months after termination of the employment agreement. For the specified non-compete period, On agrees to pay or cause the payment of a compensation to the EB member for their compliance with this non-compete undertaking in an amount equal to 100% of the last base salary of the member (excluding any ancillary benefits and subject to deduction of any social security and further deductions). This is payable in monthly installments in arrears, until and for as long as the EB member complies with such non-compete undertaking. On may, however, at any time until the last day of employment waive compliance with the post-contractual non-compete. Following the termination date, On may only waive compliance with the non-compete subject to a notice period of three months whereupon such compensation payments will no longer be due. |
Loans to members of the Executive Board |
Article 25 of On’s Articles of Association allows for loans and credits of up to CHF 1,000,000 at market-based conditions to be granted to EB members. In 2021, no loans or credits were made to EB members. |
On Holding AG — 2021 Compensation Report | 17 |
Outlook 2022
As described above, for existing senior leaders and executives, our current equity program will remain for the FY 2022 compensation as it was set by the BoD and NCC on 8 July 2020 and amended on 22 August 2021. In parallel, the NCC started to develop a compensation framework that continues to follow the principles of our compensation philosophy mentioned above, while reflecting standard public company instruments. The objective will be to continue to strengthen future long-term value creation and align the interests of the EB and extended leadership team with those of On, as well as recognizing and retaining talent to continue our successful journey, now as a listed company. |
Current changes considered are:
All three compensation elements will be reviewed by the NCC to ensure:
— Base Salary: continue to be competitive to attract and retain the best talent;
— Annual Cash Bonus: increase alignment towards short term target achievement and set targets that will maintain the team spirit and align company goals with financial goals; and
— Long Term Incentive Plan: Implementation of a new LTIP in order to further increase interest alignment with those of shareholders as well as promote long-term value creation for all company internal and external stakeholders. This includes adjustments to the program to be most relevant to a listed company. The new LTIP will be available immediately for new joiners while existing team members will join in 2023 when the existing program ends.
— Continue to expand our compensation benchmark for all roles and levels to ensure a competitive positioning in the market. This includes a robust compensation benchmark for our non-executive directors of the BoD, to review the annual base fee as well as additional committee fee based on an aligned approach amongst all non-executive directors of the BoD.
— Equity and fairness across all diversity aspects will continue to be a substantial focus for our compensation reviews to ensure we are living up to our expectations of a diverse workforce that is compensated fairly.
— As a growing and established company we will continue to explore the benefit component of our team members to ensure we are competitive and align that with our spirits and philosophy.
Report of the statutory auditor
to the General Meeting of On Holding AG
Zürich
We have audited the accompanying remuneration report of On Holding AG for the year ended 31 December 2021. The audit was limited to the information according to articles 14–16 of the Ordinance against Excessive Compensation in Stock Ex-change Listed Companies (Ordinance) contained in the tables labelled 'audited' on pages 7 and 14 of the remuneration report.
Board of Directors’ responsibility
The Board of Directors is responsible for the preparation and overall fair presentation of the remuneration report in accordance with Swiss law and the Ordinance against Excessive Compensation in Stock Exchange Listed Companies (Ordinance). The Board of Directors is also responsible for designing the remuneration system and defining individual remuneration packages.
Auditor’s responsibility
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the remuneration report. We conducted our audit in accordance with Swiss Auditing Standards. Those standards require that we comply with ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the remuneration report complies with Swiss law and articles 14–16 of the Ordinance.
An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence on the disclosures made in the remuneration report with regard to compensation, loans and credits in accordance with articles 14–16 of the Ordinance. The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatements in the remuneration report, whether due to fraud or error. This audit also includes evaluating the reasonableness of the methods applied to value components of remuneration, as well as assessing the overall presentation of the remuneration report.
We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
Opinion
In our opinion, the remuneration report of On Holding AG for the year ended 31 December 2021 complies with Swiss law and articles 14–16 of the Ordinance.
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Zürich, April 8, 2022
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