Fact Sheet Schindler Group in brief

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1 Schindler Group in brief The company was founded in 874 in Lucerne, Switzerland, and is today one of the world s leading providers of elevators, escalators, and moving walks. Schindler is active in the areas of production, installation, maintenance, and modernization. The Group has over 000 branch offices in more than 00 countries, as well as production sites and research and development facilities in the USA, Brazil, Europe, China, and India. Strategic orientation Leadership through Customer Service is our vision, since one billion people around the world use Schindler products every day. These people should be able to rely on high-quality mobility solutions and services at all times. To achieve this, we are strengthening our global presence and expanding our service network in individual markets. This will enable Schindler to exploit different global growth cycles, to smooth out currency risks, to reduce response times thanks to our proximity to customers, and, at the same time, to increase the productivity of our service offering. Today, 7 out of 0 elevators are sold in Asia and only in the rest of the world. Schindler is responding to this challenge with targeted investments, the strategic expansion of the business primarily in the growth markets of China and India and constant innovation. Focus on core competencies With a clear focus on our core competencies, we aim to outperform our competitors in an increasingly price-sensitive market through our cost leadership. We work continuously to secure this competitive advantage. All our processes are optimized on an ongoing basis, manufacturing depth is reduced by focusing exclusively on our strategic core competencies, and our range of product families is limited to a reasonable number. Innovative technology Schindler is committed to developing leading products featuring the latest technology. Examples include the first patent for elevators without a machine room, the Miconic 0 hall call destination system and its successor, Schindler ID, incorporating personalized access control, as well as PORT Technology the third-generation system that has revolutionized the traffic and security philosophy in buildings and creates previously inconceivable possibilities for architects. Finally, myport, launched in 04, is a remapping of the PORT concept into the smartphone environment. Products and services Passenger elevators For any individual need in the market, Schindler provides an appropriate elevator solution. Starting with low-rise requirements focusing on basic transportation needs at affordable costs, through mid-rise applications for the residential and commercial market segments, and finally on to the high requirements in the high-rise segment for buildings up to 500 meters. Freight elevators For small and large volumes, and light- or heavy-duty freight. Escalators and moving walks Escalators for all applications, from shopping malls, offices, hotels, and entertainment centers, to busy airports, subways, and railway stations. Moving walks inclined and horizontal for efficient transportation in public areas. Modernization Elevator and escalator modernization products. Services The next technician is always within reach, worldwide, 4 hours a day. Contact details Schindler Management Ltd. Corporate Communications Phone: investor.relations@schindler.com corporate.communications@schindler.com Financial calendar Annual results media conference February February Ordinary General Meeting Schindler Holding Ltd. March 0 March First trading date ex-dividend March 4 Date of Schindler Holding Ltd. dividend payment March 0 Publication of selected key figures as of March April 8 April Publication of Interim Report as of June 0 August 4 August Publication of selected key figures as of September 0 October October Subject to approval of a dividend payment by the General Meeting of Schindler Holding Ltd.

2 Key figures Group In CHF million Orders received Δ % Δ % in local currencies Revenue Δ % Δ % in local currencies Operating profit (EBIT) in % Operating profit (EBIT) before exceptional items in % Net profit Net profit before exceptional items Cash flow from operating activities Investments in fixed assets Research & Development cost Total equity Equity ratio in % Order backlog Δ % Δ % in local currencies Headcount at year-end LEAP restructuring costs: CHF 5 million Hyundai Elevator Co. Ltd. impairment: CHF 9 million XJ-Schindler (Xuchang) Elevator Co. Ltd. revaluation gain: CHF 45 million, gain on sale of Mall of Switzerland project: CHF 8 million, impairment of intangible assets: CHF million 4 Hyundai Elevator Co. Ltd. impairment: CHF 40 million Revenue / EBIT margin before exceptional items In CHF million In % Revenue in CHF million EBIT in %

3 Key figures Revenue by market In CHF million In % In CHF million In % In CHF million In % In CHF million In % In CHF million In % Europe Americas Asia-Pacific, Africa Total Return on equity before exceptional items In % After LEAP restructuring costs:.% After Hyundai Elevator Co. Ltd. impairment: 7.% After exceptional items:.7% Headcount by market 04 0 Number In % Number In % Switzerland Rest of Europe Americas Asia-Pacific, Africa Total Headcount by business area 04 0 Number In % Number In % Production Installation and maintenance Engineering, Sales, Administration Total

4 Share information Registered share In CHF Number of registered shares outstanding thereof treasury shares Nominal value High Low Year-end rate P/E ratio December (before exceptional items) Participation certificate In CHF Number of certificates outstanding thereof treasury shares Nominal value High Low Year-end rate P/E ratio December (before exceptional items) Information per registered share and participation certificate In CHF Net profit Net profit before exceptional items Cash flow from operating activities Equity at year-end Gross dividend.0, Pay-out ratio (in %) Market capitalization (in CHF million) Proposal by the Board of Directors Ordinary CHF.0; additional CHF.00 Ordinary CHF.00; additional CHF.00 Net profit per registered share and participation certificate before exceptional items In CHF

5 Share information Both the registered shares and the participation certificates are traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange. Holders of participation certificates have the same rights as holders of registered shares with the exception of attendance at the Annual General Meeting and voting rights. Dividend policy The dividend policy approved and communicated by the Board of Directors is earnings-related and provides for a payout ratio of 5% to 45% of the consolidated net profit (excluding non-controlling interests). Significant shareholders At the end of 04, registered shares of Schindler Holding Ltd. were held by 6 5 shareholders (previous year: 6 04). On the same date, the Schindler and Bonnard families within the scope of shareholder agreements and parties related to these families held registered shares (previous year: ) of Schindler Holding Ltd., corresponding to 69.9% (previous year: 67.%) of the voting rights of the share capital entered in the Commercial Register. Dividend In CHF million Registered shares Participation certificates Total dividend Gross dividend in CHF Proposal by the Board of Directors Ordinary CHF.0; additional CHF.00 Ordinary CHF.00; additional CHF.00 Ticker and security number Registered share Participation certificate Bloomberg SCHN SCHP Reuters SCHN.S SCHP.S Valor ISIN CH00468 CH Market capitalization 98 to 04 (value as of December ) In CHF million