Remuneration

In Stockmann, the aim for the remuneration is to contribute to achieving sustainable short and long-term results, the fulfilment of the Stockmann’s strategy, values and long-term interests of the shareholders through motivated and result-oriented employees. The remuneration is based on market level alignment, performance, competence, experience and scope/complexity of the role.

Stockmann has rewarding programmes that cover every employee based on divisions, functions, job role and local market’s needs. With regards to variable performance-based rewarding, management and different functions may have their own specific schemes and the higher up in the organization the job role is, the higher is the variable pay proportion of the total earning opportunity. In addition to the base and variable pay, Stockmann offers a range of fringe benefits.

Remuneration of the CEO

The reward strategy of the CEO is to create shareholder value by competitive remuneration, pay for performance and incentives aligned with Stockmann’s strategy. The pay and employment principles and terms of Stockmann’s employees and the overall remuneration strategy applied by Stockmann shall be taken into account when setting the remuneration policy for the CEO.

The Board of Directors decides on the CEO’s salary and other benefits on the basis of proposals by the Compensation Committee. The remuneration of the CEO consists of a fixed salary which includes fringe benefits, as well as a performance-based incentives which may include short-term and long-term targets. The criteria for the remuneration of the CEO are reviewed and the results of such reviews are regularly reported to the Compensation Committee and the Board.

Remuneration of the Board

The remuneration of the Board members may consist of annual compensation and meeting fees paid for each meeting attended as approved by Stockmann’s Annual General Meeting of Shareholders.

The annual compensation shall be in proportion to the time commitment required from the Board members and be competitive to attract and retain professionals with strong expertise, experience and knowledge relevant for their position as Board members of the company in conducting the Board’s responsibilities, including establishment of strategic and financial directions with relevant targets and monitoring their implementation. Thereby, this Remuneration Policy contributes to Stockmann’s long-term financial performance and success.

Decision-making procedure in remuneration related matters

Stockmann’s highest decisionaking body is the Annual General Meeting (AGM). The AGM decides on the remuneration and other benefits to be paid to the members of the Board of Directors for their board and committee work annually. The proposal for the remuneration of the Board members is prepared by the Shareholders’ Nomination Board.

Corporate governance statement

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Remuneration report

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