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Salaries for CEOs of major Swiss companies are on the rise, with UBS CEO Sergio Ermotti earning 14.9 million francs and Novartis CEO Vasant Narasimhan at 19.1 million francs. This trend has sparked political debate, including a proposed salary cap for bankers, which faces opposition from the Bankers Association. Shareholders, particularly large asset managers, prioritize company performance over concerns about executive pay.
The representation of women in top corporate finance roles in Switzerland is on the rise, with female CFOs now making up 13% of the positions among listed companies, doubling from the previous year. This figure is approaching the overall female management average of 17%. However, women CEOs remain scarce, with only eight currently in Switzerland, including notable figures like Magdalena Martullo-Blocher and Suzanne Thoma.
ZKB has identified SGS as a top pick for 2025, highlighting its attractive 2.6% dividend yield, which can be received in shares. Despite a challenging economic environment, the company's valuation remains moderate at twelve times EV/EBITDA, with a fair value estimate of CHF 107, indicating a 20% price potential.
The Swiss stock market closed slightly up, with the SMI at 12,184.00 points, remaining below the 12,200 mark. Investors reacted to interim results from major companies like Holcim and SGS, while Wall Street gained ground due to falling bond yields and improved consumer confidence in the U.S. Business sentiment varied across Europe, with Germany showing slight improvement and Italy experiencing a significant decline.
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