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

 

 

On Holding AG — Invitation to the Annual General Shareholders’ Meeting 20222 

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:

 

5.1Re-Election of David Allemann

5.2Re-Election of Amy Banse

5.3Re-Election of Olivier Bernhard

5.4Re-Election of Caspar Coppetti

5.5Re-Election of Kenneth Fox

5.6Re-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

  

      

 

PricewaterhouseCoopers AG, Birchstrasse 160, Postfach, CH-8050 Zürich, Switzerland

Telefon: +41 58 792 44 00, Telefax: +41 58 792 44 10, www.pwc.ch

 

PricewaterhouseCoopers AG is a member of the global PricewaterhouseCoopers network of firms, each of which is a separate and independent legal entity.

 

 

 

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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 On Holding AG | Report of the statutory auditor to the General Meeting 

 

 

We recommend that the consolidated financial statements submitted to you be approved. PricewaterhouseCoopers AG

 

     
     
Patrick Balkanyi   Samuel Häring
     
Audit expert   Audit expert
Auditor in charge    
     
Zürich, March 18, 2022    

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Consolidated statements of income / (loss)

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) —  — 

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Consolidated statements of comprehensive income / (loss)

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)


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Consolidated balance sheets
(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 
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Consolidated statements of cash flows

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 

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Consolidated statements of changes in equity

(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 —  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 

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Notes to the consolidated financial statements
1 Basis for preparation

1.1 Corporate information
On is engaged in developing and distributing innovative premium performance sports products, sold worldwide through independent retailers and global distributors, an own online presence, and its own high-end stores.
On September 15, 2021 On became a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange, trading under the ticker symbol "NYSE: ONON".
These IFRS consolidated financial statements (“the financials”) present the financial position and the results of operations of On Holding AG, as ultimate parent company, and its subsidiaries. On Holding AG is a limited company incorporated in accordance with Swiss law under a private statue and is domiciled at Pfingstweidstrasse 106, Zurich, Switzerland.
These annual consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2021 were authorized for issue by the board of directors of the Company on March 18, 2022.

1.2 About the financials
The financials of On
Have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and International Financial Reporting Interpretations Committee (IFRIC) interpretations (together “IFRS”) as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB).
Include the values of On Holding AG and its domestic and foreign subsidiaries as at December 31, 2021 over which On Holding AG exercised direct or indirect control.
The fiscal year corresponds to the calendar year.
Present note disclosures related to the consolidated balance sheets as at December 31 and consolidated statements of income / (loss), comprehensive income / (loss), cash flows, and changes in equity for the respective year.
Are published in Swiss Francs (CHF), the presentation currency of On Holding AG, rounded to thousands ("k"), unless otherwise stated. Due to rounding, figures in the financials may not add up exactly to the sum given.
Use the historical cost convention except for items that are required to be accounted for at fair value.
Classify assets as current if they are expected to be recovered within twelve months from the reporting date.
Classify liabilities as current if they are expected to be settled within twelve months from the reporting date.
Presents the applicable accounting policy within the respective note disclosures.


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1.3 Oniverse

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.

 





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1.4 New and amended standards and interpretations
On has adopted the following amendments for fiscal year 2021. The amendments did not have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements.

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

In April 2021, IFRS Interpretations Committee published the conclusion related to a request about how a customer accounts for costs of configuring or customizing a supplier’s application software in a Software as a Service (SaaS) arrangement. On has assessed the impact on the accounting policies and determined this to not have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements in the current or future reporting periods.

Further, at the date of authorization of these consolidated financial statements, On has not applied the following new and revised IFRS Standards that have been issued by the IASB but are not yet effective:

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

On does not expect that the adoption of the standards listed above will have a material impact on the financials of On in the current or future reporting periods.


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1.5 Significant accounting judgments, estimates, and assumptions
The preparation of financials in conformity with IFRS requires management to make judgments, estimates, and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue, expenses, and related disclosures. This includes judgments, estimates, and assumptions in the ordinary course of business as well as non-operating events. Uncertainty about these judgments, assumptions, and estimates could result in outcomes that require a material adjustment to the carrying amount of assets or liabilities affected in future periods. The judgments, estimates, and assumptions are continuously evaluated and are based on experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable. Actual results may differ from these judgments, estimates, and assumptions. The main judgments, estimates, and assumptions with a significant risk of resulting in a material adjustment are described in the following notes:
3.4 Right-of-use assets
3.5 Intangible assets
6.1 Share-based compensation
6.2 Employee benefit obligations
6.3 Provisions
6.4 Income taxes

The global spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) since February 2020 and the resulting and recurring lockdown measures implemented by Governments across the world led to store closures and reduced economic activity within certain businesses such as retail. During the third quarter of 2021 the majority of our production partners in Vietnam were affected by government mandated closures to combat the spread of COVID-19. Since early November, all factories reopened and ramped up to full production capacity over the fourth quarter of 2021. In total, we had lost approximately twelve weeks of production as a result of the closures.
To mitigate the impact of the lost production on our business, we took actions in the fourth quarter of 2021 which primarily involved: i) leveraging inventories on hand to fulfil net sales; ii) optimizing different product styles within inventories to match sales orders; and iii) increasing our use of airfreight to balance production against strong demand. This limited the impact of the supply constraints on our business and we were able to fulfil all sales orders during the fourth quarter of 2021 and achieve our net sales outlook for the fiscal year 2021.
Our balanced sales mix across channels and geographies in 2021 and 2020 provided us with net sales resiliency, evidenced by our strong financial performance across the respective periods. However, the increased use of airfreight, coupled with the increase in sea and airfreight rates and labor rates, increased our cost of sales and our selling, general and administrative expenses.
On had sufficient liquidity and access to overdraft facilities to meet all short-term financial obligations. Counterparty and foreign exchange risk continue to be actively managed, in line with On’s normal risk management approach as described in notes 5 Risk management. On has assessed the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic on the financials, specifically considering the impacts on key judgments and significant estimates and assumptions as detailed above. Based on this assessment, COVID-19 did not have a significant impact on the key judgements and significant estimates and assumptions.
In 2021, On did not receive any COVID-19 related government assistance.
Although the future outlook remains uncertain, we continue to monitor the ongoing impacts of COVID-19 and proactively take actions as appropriate. Continued disruptions across international supply chains, including factory closures, port congestion, labor shortages and increased logistics costs, may materially impact our net sales, net income and Adjusted EBITDA outlook for 2022.


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2 Operational performance

2.1 Net sales
Net sales by sales channels:
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 

Net sales by product groups:
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 

On generates net sales primarily from the sale of premium performance shoes, apparel, and accessories. On has two sales channels being Wholesale (WHS) and Direct-to-Consumer (DTC). The WHS sales channel involves larger volumetric sales to wholesale customers (e.g. large retailers or retail associations) and international distributors (in markets where On does not have local sales teams) and which have the intention of re-selling the goods. The DTC sales channel includes sales to end customers directly through On’s e-commerce platform as well as through own retail stores.

Net sales by geographic regions (based on location of customers):
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 

Due to its fragmented customer base, there is no single customer who accounts for more than 10% of total net sales. For details on assets and liabilities related to contracts with customers refer to 3.1 Trade receivables and 3.6 Other current operating assets and liabilities, respectively. Trade receivables as shown in the balance sheet relate to the sale of products and other revenue.
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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.
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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.

 


2.2 Segment information
Operating segments are defined as components of an entity for which discrete financial information is available and is regularly reviewed by the Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”) in making decisions regarding resource allocation and performance assessment.
On’s CODM is the On Executive Team which consists of the three Co-Founders and the two Co-CEOs. The CODM does not regularly review financial information for any individual component, such as sales channels, geographic regions or product groups that would allow decisions to be made about allocation of resources or performance.
On operates as single-brand consumer products business and therefore has a single reportable segment. This is primarily due to On’s business activities which focus on driving sales growth by increasing overall brand awareness and market share. The key operating expenditures related to cost of sales, distribution, selling, marketing and general and administrative expenses, are either not differentiated across individual components, or are managed to benefit the entire On brand irrespective of the impact on the potential profitability of a particular component.
The following table reports the carrying amount of On’s non-current assets by geographic area:

(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 


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2.3 Selling, general and administrative expenses

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)

In 2021, selling, general and administrative expenses include depreciation and amortization of non-current assets in the amount of CHF 28,668k (2020: CHF 9,716k, 2019: CHF 3,744k). In addition, depreciation charges for production tools in the amount of CHF 2,747k (2020: CHF 2,377k, 2019: CHF 1,599k) are reported in cost of sales.
Total personnel expenses, excluding any costs related to share-based compensation, amount to CHF 87,338k in 2021, CHF 57,643k in 2020 and CHF 35,998k in 2019, respectively.

3 Operating assets and liabilities

3.1 Trade receivables
Trade receivables are generally due within a payment period of between 30 to 90 days. Due to the short-term nature, their carrying amount is considered to be the same as their fair value.

(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 

At the end of each reporting period, no single customer accounted for more than 10% of total trade receivables. Certain trade receivables have been pledged as collateral in relation to debt financing, refer to 5.4 Liquidity risk.

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The recorded loss allowance for trade receivables reconciles as follows:

(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 

Refer to 5.3 Credit risk for additional information.

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.


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3.2 Inventories

(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 

In 2021, inventories of CHF 215,953k (2020: CHF 132,045k) and valuation allowances of CHF (473)k (2020: CHF 53k) were recognized in cost of sales. At reporting date, inventories held on consignment amounted to CHF 9,899k (2020: CHF 4,112k).

Certain inventories have been pledged as collateral in relation to debt financing, refer to 5.4 Liquidity risk.

 

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.

 



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3.3 Property, plant and equipment

(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 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  —  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 

Other comprises IT and office equipment as well as vehicles.

As at December 31, 2021, leasehold improvements in the amount of CHF 9,314k (December 31, 2020: CHF 1,409k) are not yet in use.

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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.

 




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3.4 Right-of-use assets

(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 —  —  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 

The corresponding lease liabilities are reported in other current financial liabilities and other non-current financial liabilities, respectively. Refer to 4.3 Financial liabilities for additional information.

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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.

 





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3.5 Intangible assets

(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 (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 

As at December 31, 2021, software includes capitalized IT development costs not yet in use in the amount of CHF 604k (December 31, 2020: CHF 364k). In 2021, costs recognized in general and administrative expenses within the income statement for innovation and development amount to CHF (5,334)k (2020: CHF (1,852)k).
In 2020, Patents and other rights include a non-cash addition related to license rights for trademarks in the amount of CHF 44,795k. As part of the SLIA transaction (refer to 6.1 Share-based compensation for additional information), an intangible asset related to the license rights and corresponding equity instruments were determined at fair value. The intangible asset and corresponding increase in capital reserves were recognized at the signing date of the agreement. The fair value of the intangible asset was determined by applying the relief from royalty methodology. The intangible asset is amortized over the useful life of 15 years.
Goodwill is allocated and monitored on segment level. Based on the annual impairment assessments performed, there was no need to recognize any impairment of goodwill in 2021 nor 2020. None of the goodwill is expected to be deductible for tax purposes.

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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.



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3.6 Other current operating assets and liabilities

(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 

Accrued expenses mainly comprise accruals for outstanding vendor invoices and include personnel expenses such as bonus and vacation pay. Anticipated sales returns and the corresponding liabilities are reported in other current assets and liabilities, respectively. Other current operating liabilities mainly include employers' and employees' commitments based on local legal requirements related to share-based compensation.

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4 Capital and financial management

4.1 Net cash and cash equivalents

(CHF in thousands) 12/31/2021 12/31/2020
Cash on hand
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 

Digital wallets mainly include deposit account balances at online payment platforms such as PayPal. Current bank overdrafts are repayable on demand and are reported in other current financial liabilities on the balance sheet.

   
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.

 



4.2 Other current financial assets

(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 

Due to their short-term nature, the carrying amount of other current financial assets at amortized cost correspond to their fair value. As of December 31, 2021, other current financial assets include prepayments made to customs authorities in the amount of CHF 4,474k (December 31, 2020: CHF 3,467k).

Refer to 5.2 Foreign currency risk for additional information on derivatives.

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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.


Assets that do not meet the criteria above for amortized cost are measured at fair value through profit and loss. Any gain or loss on these assets is recognized immediately in the income statement.

 


4.3 Financial liabilities

(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 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 

Due to their short-term nature, the carrying amount of other current financial liabilities at amortized cost correspond to their fair value. The carrying amount of long-term debt is a reasonable approximation of fair value. Certain assets have been pledged in relation to current bank overdrafts, refer to 5.4 Liquidity risk for additional information. For additional information on derivatives refer to 5.2 Foreign currency risk.

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.


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Reconciliation of liabilities arising from financing activities:

(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 

4.4 Financial result

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)

Bank charges and interest expenses mainly include commitment fees paid for bank overdraft facilities, refer to 5.4 Liquidity risk for additional information.


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4.5 Share capital
The share capital amounts to CHF 33,454k and is divided into 299,998,125 registered shares with a nominal value of CHF 0.10 each (the "Class A Shares") and in 345,437,500 registered shares with a nominal value of CHF 0.01 each (voting right shares) (the "Class B Shares"). No preference shares and no restrictions with Class A ordinary shares exist. The share capital is paid in at 100%.

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 

(1)    Original share numbers have been multiplied by 1,250 to give effect to the Share Capital Reorganization.

On April 21, 2021, our shareholders approved the creation of a second share class (“Class B voting rights shares”). The Class B voting rights shares are held by the members of the extended founder team and cannot be sold in the market nor can they be transferred to others, including family members. The holders of the Class B voting rights shares commit themselves to several sunset rules in order to ensure that, if pre-defined sunset events are triggered, the Class B voting rights shares are converted back into Class A ordinary shares. During the extraordinary shareholder's meeting in August 2021 the Class B voting right shares were created and the members of the extended founder team exchanged 34,543,750 Class A ordinary shares into 345,437,500 Class B voting rights shares. Each Class B voting rights share carries one voting right; therefore, this transaction increased the holders of the Class B voting rights shares by a ratio of 10:1. The par value and dividend and distribution rights of a Class B voting rights share are each 1/10 that of a Class A ordinary share. This transaction did not result in any economic dilution of the Class A ordinary shares.
Immediately prior to the completion of the IPO, On has given effect to i) an increase of the par value of each of our Class A ordinary shares and Class B voting rights shares from (x) CHF 10 par value per share to CHF 125 par value per share and (y) CHF 1 par value per share to CHF 12.50 par value per share, respectively, by converting capital reserves into share capital (the “Par Value Increase”) and (ii) a 1:1,250 share split of all issued shares (and outstanding awards under our equity incentive plans) resulting in a par value per share for our Class A ordinary shares and Class B voting rights shares of CHF 0.1 and 0.01, respectively (the “Share Split” and, together with the Par Value Increase, the “Share Capital Reorganization”). The Capital Reorganization was effected on August 19, 2021 and at that date increased Class A shares to 245,740,000 and Class B shares to 345,437,500. In addition to the Share Capital Reorganization, we issued 25,000,000 Class A ordinary shares that are held by the Company in treasury and therefore are not outstanding.
On September 15, 2021, the Company completed an IPO on the New York Stock Exchange in which the Company issued an aggregate of 29,258,125 Class A ordinary shares at USD 24.00 per share, including the Class A
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ordinary shares issued and sold pursuant to the underwriters’ exercise in full of their option to purchase additional Class A ordinary shares. The gross proceeds from the IPO were CHF 652.5 million (USD 702.2 million) for us before deducting underwriting discounts and commissions, fees and expenses payable. The IPO resulted in a net increase of CHF 615.3 million (USD 662.2 million) to the share premium account prior to fees and expenses payable associated with the IPO share issuance of CHF 14.1 million (USD 15.2 million), of which CHF 7.2 million (USD 7.8 million) has been recorded as an expense for the period ended September 30, 2021 and the remainder recorded in equity.
In 2021, 2,419,985 Class A shares held in treasury have been issued to employees and members of the Board of Directors. This transaction resulted in a cash inflow of CHF 500k. To cover the cost for the resulting individual social security and personal tax obligations, respective employees and members of the Board of Directors were offered the option to either pay cash or sell-back shares for the same value at market price ("sell-to-cover"). As part of this transaction, On re-purchased 554,491 Class A shares, held in treasury, in the amount of CHF 22,777k.

4.6 Earnings per share
Basic earnings per share (EPS) is calculated by dividing On’s net income or loss for the period by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the year. Original share numbers have been multiplied by 1,250 to give effect to the Share Capital Reorganization.
Diluted EPS is calculated by dividing On’s net income or loss for the period by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the year plus the weighted average number of ordinary shares that would be issued at conversion of all the dilutive potential ordinary shares into ordinary shares. Dilutive effects arise from equity settled shares from the Company's share-based plans. These shares are included even if the service conditions are not met, or respective performance conditions were fulfilled at the end of the reporting period. The Company excluded 4,982,486 and 9,586,250 shares from the Class A diluted EPS calculation, as the impact of the shares are considered anti-dilutive for the period ending December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. Similarly, the Company excluded 8,329,740 shares from the Class B diluted EPS calculation, as the impact of the shares are considered antidilutive for the period ending December 31, 2021.

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)
    


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4.7 Capital and other reserves

(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)


4.8 Commitments and contingencies
As at December 31, 2021, guarantees in the amount of CHF 2,917k (December 31, 2020: CHF 497k) were provided in favor of third parties.
The Swiss On entities form a VAT group and, hence, every entity participating in the group is jointly and severally liable for VAT debt other group participants. Further On group entities participating in central cash pooling are jointly and severally liable for any debit position or outstanding overdraft in connection with them. In that context, gross balances in the amount of CHF 87,592k have been offset as at December 31, 2021 (December 31, 2020: CHF 25,939k).
On has committed itself to several new lease contracts, which have not yet commenced as at December 31, 2021, and are therefore not yet recognized on balance sheet. The total committed future outflow resulting of these lease contracts amounts to:

(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 

The majority of the future lease commitments relate to new retail stores and offices contracts amounting to CHF 18,188k (2020: CHF 84,021k).


5 Risk management
On is exposed to market risk, foreign currency risk, credit risk and liquidity risk. On’s senior management oversees and monitors these risks supported by the Audit Committee that assures proper identification, measurement and management of these financial risks by implementing and maintaining a financial governance framework. The Board of Directors reviews and agrees policies for managing each of these risks at least once a year.

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5.1 Market risk
Market risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate due to changes in market prices. Market risk comprises of three types of risk: interest risk, currency risk and other price risk. Financial instruments affected by market risk include cash and cash equivalents. On has no significant exposure to interest rate changes and other price risk.
In order to minimize the risks related to a potential unavailability of products, production capacity, and raw materials in the time required by production, On adopts a multi-sourcing strategy of diversifying suppliers and purchase plans with a medium-term time horizon. The price for raw materials and products and the corresponding fixed price period are generally agreed with business partners prior to the purchase order issuance and remains firm and unchanged for a six-month period in the absence of significant exchange rate and commodity price fluctuation (resulting in excess of ±3% of originally confirmed fixed price).
There were no material changes in the Group’s market risk exposures or changes in the way risk is managed and valued during the period.

5.2 Foreign currency risk
Foreign currency risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of an exposure will fluctuate because of changes in foreign exchange rates. On’s exposure to the risk of changes in foreign currency rates is a direct result of multi-currency cash flows within the company. The vast majority of the transactional risk arises from product sourcing in USD, while sales are typically denominated in the local currency of the respective companies and sales markets. The currencies in which these transactions are mainly denominated are USD, EUR, CHF, GBP, JPY, CNY, BRL, and AUD.

The main exchange rates at the closing dates were the following:

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 

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The main annual average exchange rates were the following:

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.

On regularly assesses its exposure to foreign currency risks and manages these risks by using a combination of different derivative financial instruments on a rolling basis up to twelve months. These instruments are exclusively used for managing the exposure to fluctuations in foreign exchange rates connected with future cash flows and not for speculative positions. No hedge accounting is applied. Derivative instruments are recorded as financial assets or liabilities at fair value through profit or loss.
On offsets positive and negative fair values of derivative instruments and reports the net amount in either current financial assets or current financial liabilities. The respective gross amounts are as follows:

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(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)

In 2021, fair value profit / (loss) on derivatives at fair value through profit or loss in the amount of CHF 1,363k (2020: CHF (1,347)k) have been recognized in financial result.

 

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):

 

Based on foreign currency sensitivity analysis of the consolidated balance sheets, financial result and net income are 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 

5.3 Credit risk

Credit risk is the possibility of a loss resulting from a counterparty’s failure to meet its contractual obligation. On is exposed to credit risks from its operating activities and from certain financing activities. A potential concentration in credit risk mainly arise from trade receivables and other financial assets such as credit cards and deposits. The maximum exposure is limited to the respective carrying amounts.
Due to its fragmented customer base (no relevant concentration of credit risk by type of customer or geography), On’s credit risk exposure is mainly influenced by individual customer characteristics. Core banking relationships are maintained with investment grade rated financial institutions only.
New customers are assessed for creditworthiness before standard payment and delivery terms and conditions are offered, and individual tolerance limits are established. Creditworthiness as well as customers receivable limits are monitored on an ongoing basis. Customers that fail to meet On’s minimum creditworthiness may, in general, order only on a prepayment basis.
Other activities to mitigate credit risks are risk-based credit insurances for the majority of On’s third-party distributors.


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5.4 Liquidity risk

Liquidity risks arise from not having the necessary resources available to meet maturing liabilities with regard to timing, volume and currency structure. On’s finance department is centrally managing the net cash and cash equivalent position to mitigate liquidity risk and to ensure On’s obligations can be settled on time.
Main procedures in place to mitigate liquidity risks comprise:
Centralized control system to manage the net financial position of On and its subsidiaries;
Obtaining and maintaining forward-looking credit lines to create an adequate debt structure optimizing the liquidity provided by the credit system;
Continuous monitoring of future cash flows based on rolling forecast and budget data.

Contractual maturities of On’s financial liabilities:

(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 




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As of December 31, 2021, we had three bank overdraft facilities with different lenders with credit limits of up to CHF 100.0 million, CHF 25.0 million and USD 35.0 million, respectively, which expire in 2024 and 2025. All facilities are fully committed. The maximum amounts that can be drawn under the respective facilities are determined quarterly based on our Net Working Capital. Any amounts drawn in excess of the committed amounts are repayable on demand.

The following assets have been pledged in relation to the financial liabilities resulting from the three facilities:

(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 

As at December 31, 2021, no amounts had been drawn under the overdraft facilities (December 31, 2020: CHF 46k).

5.5 Capital risk management
To uphold investor, creditor, and market confidence and to sustain future development of the business, On focuses on maintaining a strong capital base. On manages its capital structure and makes adjustments in line with changes in general economic conditions and according to its strategic objectives.


6 Other disclosures

6.1 Share-based compensation
Over the previous years, On granted various kinds of share-based compensation plans for selected employees including group executive team and senior management team. The purpose of the various plans is to reward long-term and valued employees for their individual performance by giving them the opportunity to benefit from the involvement of On by receiving a bonus in the form of share-based payment awards.
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. In addition to the share-based compensation plans for selected employees, On granted share-based compensation in connection with a service, license, and investment agreement.
As at December 31, 2021, On has recognized an increase in equity in the balance sheet of CHF 183,187k (December 31, 2020: CHF 77,676k) for share-based compensation. The expense for 2021 amounts to CHF 198,456k (2020: CHF 54,765k).

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Overview of the different programs:

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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).
A summary of activity under the plans as of December 31, 2021, December 31, 2020, and changes during the years ending on those dates is presented below:

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) —  —  —  — 
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) —  —  —  — 
thereof exercisable 130,000  1,483,750  865,000  —  — 

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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 

Parameters taken into account in the valuation:

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 

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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 

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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.

 




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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.


6.2 Employee benefit obligations
On globally maintains different pension plans based on the respective legislation in each country. Current pension arrangements for On employees in Switzerland are made through plans governed by the Swiss Federal Occupational Old Age, Survivors and Disability Pension Act (BVG). These plans are funded by regular employee and employer contributions and are administered by an independent third party.
Final benefits are contribution-based with certain minimum guarantees. Due to these minimum guarantees, On’s Swiss plans are treated as defined benefit plans for the purposes of these financial statements, although it has many of the characteristics of a defined contribution plan. The plans are invested in a diversified range of assets in accordance with law, the investment strategy, and the common criteria of an asset and liability management.
All other plans outside of Switzerland are treated as defined contribution plans. The contributions of those plans are recognized as personnel expenses in the period during which the related services are rendered by employees.
The result of the Swiss defined benefit plans is summarized in the tables below:

Employee benefit obligations

(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)

As of December 31, 2021, the defined benefit obligation has a weighted average duration of 18.1 years (December 31, 2020: 20.5 years). There is no effect from asset ceiling in any reporting period. Employee benefit obligations reconciles as follows:

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(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)

Amounts recognized in income statement

(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)

Remeasurements recognized in equity (other comprehensive income)

(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 


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Defined benefit obligation

(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 

Plan assets

(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 

The plan assets consist of (all with quoted market prices):

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  %

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Principal actuarial assumptions

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

Sensitivity analysis: Impact on defined benefit obligation

(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.
   


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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.

6.3 Provisions

(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  —  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 

Provisions for social charges consider any costs related to local legal requirements related to share-based compensation. In 2019, On introduced a jubilee bonus to reward long-serving employees. The provision for asset retirement obligations mainly relates to the dismantling costs for the new headquarter in Zurich and the flagship store in New York.

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.


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6.4 Income taxes

(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 

The income taxes reflected in the financial statements and the amount calculated at the expected tax rate reconcile as follows:

(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 


The effective tax rate in 2021, 2020 and 2019 is significantly impacted by non-deductible expenses mainly related to share-based compensation.
On May 19, 2019, the Swiss electorate passed the Federal Act on Tax Reform and AHV Financing (TRAF). The tax reform abolished the tax regimes for holding, domiciliary and mixed companies as of January 1, 2020 and introduced new tax measures. To the extent that the tax reform requires cantonal and communal tax law changes, these had to be implemented through modification of the cantonal tax law. On September 1, 2019, in a public vote, the electorate of the canton of Zurich accepted the respective revision of the cantonal tax law. The TRAF and tax practice also foresee measures to ease the transition between the old and new tax regime.
The relevant changes to On include a decrease in the statutory income tax rate in the canton of Zurich, effective from January 1, 2021 and a corresponding decrease in the expected average tax rate.


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Change of net deferred tax assets and liabilities:

(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)

Deferred tax assets and liabilities relate to the following items:

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) (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 
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As of each reporting date, all tax loss carryforwards are capitalized as deferred tax assets.

 

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.

 




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6.5 Related parties
A legal or natural person is related to an On entity if the party directly or indirectly controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with the entity, has an interest in the entity that gives it significant influence over the entity, has joint control over the entity or is an associate or a joint venture of the entity.
On has identified the following related parties:
Members of the On Executive Team
Members of the Board of Directors of On
Shareholders that have significant influence by delegating a member into the Board of Directors of On
No related party exercise control over On. In 2021, total share-based compensation of the non-executive members of the Board of Directors of On amounts to CHF 295k (2020: CHF 95k, 2019: CHF 575k).
In connection with our IPO, at our request, the underwriters reserved up to 5% of the Class A ordinary shares at the initial public offering price of $24.00 through a directed share program to certain individuals, including our directors, officers, employees and certain friends and family members of these persons. Pursuant to such directed share program, certain members and immediate family members of the Board of Directors of On purchased an aggregate of 56,667 Class A ordinary shares.
In 2020, a related party participated at the ordinary capital increase and purchased 861 shares for the amount of CHF 7,649k.
There were no further transactions with related parties for the relevant financial years except for the following transactions with the five members of On’s executive team:

(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 

6.6 Government grants
On is entitled to two investment grants within a framework of improving the regional economic structure by providing jobs in the Berlin region from Germany’s national government authorities. The entitlement depends on various conditions, including the number and types of jobs created and local investments spent within three years until 2021 for the first and within three years from 2021 until 2024 for the second grant, respectively.
As at December 31, 2021 and 2020, these conditions were not yet entirely fulfilled. However, On assumes to meet the grant’s requirements by the end of the project. On did not benefit from any other form of government assistance.
In 2021, the income accrued from government grants is reported as a deduction from the related expenses and amounts to CHF 640k (2020: CHF 464k, 2019: CHF 400k).

 

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.

 





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6.7 Events after the balance sheet date

There were no material events after the balance sheet date.

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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.

 

 

PricewaterhouseCoopers AG, Birchstrasse 160, Postfach, CH-8050 Zürich, Switzerland

Telefon: +41 58 792 44 00, Telefax: +41 58 792 44 10, www.pwc.ch

 

PricewaterhouseCoopers AG is a member of the global PricewaterhouseCoopers network of firms, each of which is a separate and independent legal entity.

 

 

 

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

 

     
     
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

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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

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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.

 

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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

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2.4Shareholdings

  

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   -

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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

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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.

 

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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

       
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.comA-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

 

 

   
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.

     
    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.

     
   

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. 

     
   

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.

     
   

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:

 

 

  2021 Peer Group    
  Abercrombie & Fitch Co. Garmin Sleep Number Corporation
  American Eagle Outfitters Gopro Sonos
  Cimpress Helen of Troy Stitch FIx
  Etsy Lululemon Tailored Brands
  Farfetch UK Ltd Overstock.com The William Carter Comp
  Fitbit Peloton Interactive Under Armour
  Fossil Group Rakuten Inc Zappos.com Inc

 

 

 

 

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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:

 
   

 

 

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

 
   

 

    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.

 

  

 

 

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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.

 

 

 

 

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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.

 

PricewaterhouseCoopers AG

 

     
Patrick Balkanyi Samuel Häring  
     
Audit expert Audit expert  
Auditor in charge    

 

Zürich, April 8, 2022

 

Enclosure:

 

Remuneration report

 

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