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TietoEVRY Oyj Remuneration Information 2021

Mar 2, 2021

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Remuneration Report 2020

Remuneration report

The aim of TietoEVRY's remuneration principles is to attract and retain talent, motivate key people and align the goals of the company's shareholders and executives in order to enhance the value of the company. We reward our employees for high performance in achieving both individual and company objectives thus linking remuneration to successful execution of our strategy and to long-term shareholder value creation.

Principles on how the company shall compensate its employees are defined in TietoEVRY's Remuneration Policy and HR Policy. The policy is globally applied to all TietoEVRY entities and units to support the company's strategy, objectives and values.

Remuneration of the Board of Directors is decided by the AGM based on a proposal by the Shareholders' Nomination Board. The Remuneration Committee is responsible for planning the remuneration of the Group Leadership members and preparing the principles underlying the remuneration of TietoEVRY personnel. The Board of Directors decides on the remuneration of the President and CEO and other members of the Group Leadership based on a proposal by the Remuneration Committee.

Summary of Remuneration of the TietoEVRY President and CEO

Element Purpose Description Execution 2020
Salary Recognition for continuous daily
contribution and provides core
remuneration for the role.
Fixed compensation for performing defined job responsibilities. In addition to monthly
salary, car and mobile phone benefits can be paid as per company policy. Salary is reviewed
annually based on the individual's performance and salary market conditions. Weighting of
the reward factors for the President and CEO is described in a separate table. The reward
targets are set annually by the Board of Directors.
The base salary was reviewed in 2020.
Management proposed a temporary reduction
to their salaries due to the pandemic. The Board
approved a voluntary 15% reduction the base
pay of the CEO for 3 months, from May to July
2020.
Short-term
incentives
Incentivizes delivery of our annual
financial and operational goals.
Cash-based plan that rewards the short-term (12-month) success of the company and the
individual. The bonus for the President and CEO is 75% of the annual base salary when the
performance is at expected level; the maximum bonus for the President and CEO is 150% 1).
The amount of bonuses is decided by the Board of Directors after the consolidated financial
statements have been prepared.
Short-term incentive was paid in 2020 based
on the 2019 performance. CEO short-term
incentive is connected to the company total
performance by plan KPI's and the achievement
of these was 117,4%. Payment was done in
March after Board approval.
Long-term
incentives
Rewards for sustained increase in
shareholder value and encourages
ownership culture.
Share-based plans reward leadership and key employees for company growth and
achievement of defined strategic goals. LTI plans are annually commencing plans with a
three-year performance period. Key principles of TietoEVRY's share plans such as the basis
and size of rewards, are described on the company's website
In 2020 spring the 2017-2019 LTI plan share
delivery was conducted based on the plan KPI's
achievement. The achievement % was 105%.
Shares were delivered after Board approval.
Additional pension Provides appropriate retirement
benefits
President and CEO: defined contribution (DC) plan where the expenditure is 23% of the
annual base salary. Retirement age is 63.
Company paid the agreed contribution to the
pension plan.
Claw back Protects company interests in
case of misconduct, restatement
or misstatement of results.
Claw back provisions apply to STI and LTI plan rewards in exceptional circumstances such as
misconduct or misstatement of financial results.
Share ownership Encourages building a meaningful
shareholding in TietoEVRY,
ensuring alignment with
shareholders.
The recommended minimum investment in the company's shares corresponds to the
executive's one-time annual gross base salary.
The amount of shares owned by the CEO at the
end of year 2020 is 60 683.
Service contracts
and severance pay
Provides for clear contractual
terms
President and CEO: if the agreement is terminated by TietoEVRY, the notice period is twelve
months. In the event of termination, the company shall pay a severance payment equivalent
to the base salary and the short-term target incentive for six months in addition to the
salary for the notice period. If the agreement is terminated by the President and CEO, the
notice period is six months. Change of control terms are the same as in termination except
for the monetary value of the maximum amount of shares granted to him in the most recent
long-term incentive plan in addition to the salary for the notice period.

1) Short-term incentive target and maximum value valid as of 5 Dec 2019

President and CEO

Kimmo Alkio
Salary 2020 EUR 777 026
Benefits 2020 EUR 29 190
Special payments 2020 EUR 702 000 merger success bonus
Bonus 2020 EUR 412 078, paid in 2020 based on performance in 2019
Basis of bonus 2020 Target 50% of base salary based on the Group's external revenue and profit, PDS external revenue and profit and strategy
implementation when achievements meet the targets. Maximum 100% of base salary based on the Group's external revenue
and profit and strategy implementation when achievements exceed the targets. Weighting of the reward factors
• Group revenue 20%
• Group adjusted profit 20%
• Synergy targets 20%
• Adjusted free cash flow 20%
• Strategic and operational goals 20%
Long-Term Incentive Plan 2017–2019 In March 2020, a total of 13 947 shares were transferred to the CEO based on criteria attainment. In addition, a cash portion
corresponding to a value of 12 053 shares was paid. The total value of paid gross reward was EUR 595 057.
Pension expenditure, voluntary defined contribution (DC) plan EUR 121 095 2)
Share ownership in TietoEVRY on 31 December 60 683

1) The fair market value for the Long-term Incentive Plans is calculated using the latest performance estimates and the value of the TietoEVRY share on 31 December 2020, EUR 26.86

2) Payments to defined contribution plans are recognized as expenses for the period to which they relate. After payment of the contribution the Group has no further obligations in respect of such plans.

Plan period Unvested Long-Term Incentives
Long-Term Incentive Plan 2018–2020 Entitled to 22 881 Performance Shares if the target levels of the performance metrics are met, and to 45 762 shares at
maximum. The performance period of the plan is 2018-2020. The share allocation at target level equalled to 100% of annual
base salary at the time of grant. The fair value of the allocation amounts to EUR 387 1881).
Long-Term Incentive Plan 2019–2021 Entitled to 29 433 Performance Shares if the target levels of the performance metrics are met, and to 58 866 shares at
maximum. The performance period of the plan is 2019-2021. The share allocation at target level equalled to 100% of annual
base salary at the time of grant. The fair value of the allocation amounts to EUR 505 9651).
Long-Term Incentive Plan 2020–2022 Entitled to 40 600 Performance Shares if the target levels of the performance metrics are met, and to 101 500 shares at
maximum. The performance period of the plan is 2020-2022. The share allocation at target level equalled to 125% of annual
base salary at the time of grant. The fair value of the allocation amounts to EUR 959 6541).

Updated information on the shares and options held by the President and CEO is available on the company's website at www.tietoevry.com/investors under the insider register.

Remuneration of the Board

According to the decision of TietoEVRY's AGM 2020, the annual remuneration of the Board of Directors is the following:

  • EUR 125 000 to the Chairperson,
  • EUR 70 000 to the Deputy Chairperson and
  • EUR 53 000 to the ordinary members of the Board of Directors.

In addition to these fees, the Chairperson of a permanent Board Committee receives an annual fee of EUR 20 000 and a member of a permanent Board Committee receives an annual fee of EUR 10 000. In addition, remuneration of EUR 800 is paid to the Board members elected by the Annual General Meeting for each permanent or temporary committee meeting. Further, remuneration for employee representatives elected as ordinary members of the Board of Directors will be an annual fee of EUR 15 000, which is paid in cash only.

Further, the AGM 2020 decided that part of the fixed annual remuneration may be paid in TietoEVRY Corporation's shares purchased from the market. An elected member of the Board of Directors may, at his/her discretion, choose to receive the fee from the following alternatives:

    1. No cash, 100% in shares
    1. 25% in cash, 75% in shares
    1. 50% in cash, 50% in shares
    1. 75% in cash, 25% in shares
    1. 100% in cash, no shares.

No restrictions have been set on Board members concerning how they may assign these shares, but the company recommends that Board members should retain ownership of all the shares they have received as remuneration for as long as they serve on TietoEVRY's Board.

In addition to the share remuneration, the Board members do not belong to or are not compensated with other share-based arrangements, nor do the members have any pension plans at TietoEVRY. TietoEVRY executives or employees are not entitled to compensation for their Board positions or meeting attendance in the Group companies, excluding however the employee representatives elected as ordinary members to the parent company's Board of Directors. None of the Board members, except the personnel representatives, have an employment relationship or service contract with TietoEVRY.

Compensation of individual Board members and Board in 20201)

Meeting
Name
EUR 2)
Shares 3)
based, EUR
Tomas Franzén, Chairperson Board and RC4)
72 520
3 275
15 200
Salim Nathoo, Deputy Chairperson5)
99 333

12 000
Harri-Pekka Kaukonen, Chairperson ARC4)

1 875
22 400
Timo Ahopelto4)
31 507
1 423
18 400
Rohan Haldea5)
65 677

12 800
Liselotte Hägertz Engstam6)
47 265
711
14 400
Katharina Mosheim6) 7)
39 766
598
9 600
Niko Pakalén4)
31 507
1 423
19 200
Endre Rangnes6)
47 265
711
15 200
Leif Teksum4)
59 942
711
15 200
Tommy Sander Aldrin, personnel rep.8)
26 245
Ola Hugo Jordhoy, personnel rep.8)
26 245
Anders Palklint, personnel rep.8)
26 245
Ilpo Waljus, personnel rep.8)
26 245
In total
641 265
10 727
154 000
Plan period

1) The Board members have not received any other benefits.

2) Gross compensation before taxes.

3) Shares were purchased and delivered in May 2020.

4) 50% in cash, 50% in shares.

  • 5) 100% in cash.
  • 6) 25% in cash, 75% in shares.
  • 7) Board member as of 29 April 2020.

8) One-time fee of EUR 11 245.12 was paid to employee representatives for the period of 5 December 2019 and 29 April 2020.

Board of Directors' shareholdings in TietoEVRY9)

Name At 31 Dec 2020 At 31 Dec 2019
Tomas Franzén, Chairperson Board and RC 3 275 1 649
Salim Nathoo, Deputy Chairperson 0 N/A
Harri-Pekka Kaukonen, Chairperson ARC 6 471 4 596
Timo Ahopelto 4 054 2 631
Rohan Haldea 0 N/A
Liselotte Hägertz Engstam 2 842 2 131
Katharina Mosheim 598 N/A
Niko Pakalén 2 247 824
Endre Rangnes 5 195 4 484
Leif Teksum (partly via Teklei Consulting AS) 7 909 7 198

9) Corporations over which the Board members exercise control did not have shares or share-based rights on 31 December 2020, except Teklei Consulting AS of Leif Teksum.

Comparative remuneration data

Information in the table below is based on Tieto's data for 2016–2018. Years 2019 and 2020 include combined data for Tieto and EVRY10) . The demographics of the workforce changed and number of employees increased significantly following the merger of Tieto and EVRY on the 5 December 2019. CEO remuneration are gross rewards paid during the reported year. 2019 and 2020 include a merger success bonus related to the merger of Tieto and EVRY. Furthermore, in some geographies the annual salary review was delayed due to the local collective agreement negotiations and related increases are not included in the table below. Where applicable 2020 salaries will be backdated retroactively. Employee average compensation is personnel expenses divided by the average number of employees.

2016 2017 2018 201910) 202010)
Revenue, EUR million 1 492.6 1 543.4 1 599.5 1 734.0 2 786.4
Operating profit (EBIT),
EUR million
140.8 139.1 154.7 124.2 146.7
Board remuneration,
EUR
448 900 518 000 450 800 613 500 641 300
CEO remuneration, EUR 1 030 094 1 160 985 1 788 302 2 589 032 2 636 446
Employee remuneration,
EUR, average per
employee
64 808 59 551 60 710 62 155 62 452

Contact Us TietoEVRY Corporation Keilalahdentie 2-4 P.O.Box 2, 02101 FI-02150 Espoo www.tietoevry.com