Showing responsibility. Strengthening trust.
SUSS stands for transparent and responsible corporate governance. We fulfil the recommendations of the German Corporate Governance Code and consciously go above and beyond. Our aim is to create trust - among investors, employees and partners.
Since our establishment in 1949, we have placed significant emphasis on responsible corporate governance and transparency. As a company listed on the Prime Standard of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, we are committed to meeting all legal and regulatory requirements for corporate governance, while also setting our own stringent standards.
The company's commitment to good corporate governance is reflected in its declarations of conformity with the German Corporate Governance Code (DCGK). We fully implement the suggestions of the DCGK and also follow the majority of its recommendations.
Please refer to the following page for all information and publications relating to corporate governance at SUSS.
Insight into the key documents and principles that guide our corporate governance.
Here you will find all key documents relating to corporate governance at SUSS. These include the Group Declaration on Corporate Governance, the Declaration of Conformity with the German Corporate Governance Code, remuneration reports, our Code of Conduct and whistleblowing policies. We comply with the recommendations of the German Corporate Governance Code and also set our own standards. Our objective is to establish and cultivate trust among investors, employees and partners.
The Management Board and Supervisory Board of SUSS MicroTec SE declare in accordance with Section 161 (1) of the German Stock Corporation Act (AktG) that, since issuance of the last declaration of compliance in December 2024, SUSS MicroTec SE currently complies and will comply with all recommendations of the Government Commission on the German Corporate Governance Code in the version of April 28, 2022, published by the Federal Ministry of Justice in the official section of the Federal Gazette on June 27, 2022.
Garching, November 2025
For the Executive Board
Burkhardt Frick
Chairman of the Executive Board
For the Supervisory Board
Dr David Dean
Chairman of the Supervisory Board
Download the current declaration of compliance
Declaration of compliance 2024
Declaration of compliance 2023
Declaration of compliance 2022
Declaration of compliance 2021
Declaration of compliance 2020
Declaration of compliance 2019-2
Declaration of compliance 2019-1
Declaration of compliance 2018
Comprehensible remuneration structures for our board members.
On April 8, 2022, the Supervisory Board of SUSS resolved a revised remuneration system for the Management Board. The system was presented for approval during the Annual Shareholders' Meeting on May 31, 2022. It was approved with a majority of 98.35 percent of the votes. The remuneration system of 2021 was presented for approval during the Annual Shareholders' Meeting on June 16, 2021. It was approved with a majority of 59.99 percent of the votes.
Remuneration system for the members of the Executive Board
Voting results
Remuneration system for the members of the Executive Board
Voting results
The remuneration of the members of the Supervisory Board is governed by Section 20 of the Articles of Association of SUSS. The Annual Shareholders' Meeting confirmed the amendment to the remuneration arrangements and the underlying remuneration system on June 3, 2025, with a majority of 99.88 percent of the votes cast.
Description of the remuneration of the Supervisory Board members
Voting results of the AGM 2025
Responsibility begins in everyday life. Our standards for ethical behaviour.
SUSS Group’s reputation in the business world is one of our most valuable assets. This is shaped to a large extent by our professional conduct. Therefore, it is self-evident that as a multinational company, we must be aware of and observe the current legal requirements and cultural values of the countries in which we operate.
This Code of Conduct was adopted as part of the Group-wide compliance program in order to deal with numerous legal and ethical challenges encountered in day-to-day activities, to provide guidance, and to thereby reinforce trust in SUSS Group’s performance and integrity. Accordingly, this Code of Conduct contains minimum standards that are binding for every employee of SUSS and its subsidiaries worldwide.
We demand especially of our senior management that they live up to their function as role models and observe and communicate the following principles of our Company. They are also the initial points of contact for employees who have legal and ethical questions.
Violations of the law can often be avoided through timely consultation. Therefore, in case of legal concerns or indications of legally questionable activities in the workplace, every employee must seek advice and assistance from his or her direct supervisor or the responsible line, personnel, or legal department.
Our whistleblowing system allows any SUSS employee, as well as third parties such as customers and suppliers, to report violations of laws and guidelines - anonymously if they wish. Reports can be submitted at https://suss.grc-cloud.de/meldung or at compliance@suss.com, or by calling +49 89 32007-599.
Reports received are reviewed and processed by the SUSS compliance team. The reports submitted will of course be treated confidentially and processed under the protection of the whistleblower.
With regard to the protection of another person affected by a report, we would like to point out that suspecting a person can lead to serious consequences for them and we encourage everyone to use the whistleblowing system responsibly.
In line with the corporate culture, SUSS encourages its employees to first contact their line manager or the Compliance Officer, Tonia Laich, in confidence.