Financial Performance and Investment Results
Remuneration philosophy
Ashmore
.
Consistent philosophy aligned with cyclical profits and protects
returns to shareholders through market cycles
Clear link between pay and performance
100%
.
Applies to all Group employees, underpins strong team-based
culture and employee retention
80%
60%
•
RemCo determines awards for Directors but also significant
number of senior employees
40%
20%
Principal features
•
Low salary cap
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Single profit-based bonus pool capped at 25%
•
No separate LTIP
0%
-20%
-40%
-60%
1
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021
■Revenues YoY ■Bonus pool YoY
•
Performance-based awards, taking both firm and individual
performance into account
Strong alignment of interests over long-term
•
•
Compulsory minimum deferral into equity with five-year vest
Opportunity for employees to forgo cash in return for equity
.
Restricted shares entitled to ordinary dividends
.
•
Employee benefit trust purchases shares to mitigate dilution
Average length of senior employee service is 12 years
Equity deferral and opportunity to increase alignment
■Cash
Initial award
£60
£40
= £100
Opportunity £30
£40
£60
= £130
■Restricted shares
■Bonus & matching
shares from
commuted cash
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