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COMPANY PROFILE 2014/2015

EfficiEncy

PartnErshiP

DEsign

convEniEncE

innovation

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facts + figUrEs

Kaba respresented by subsidiaries

2013/2014: Kaba products sold by local sales offices,

external partners or international sales units

1862

Founding year

9,000

Workforce, worldwide approx.

KEy figUrEs

in CHF million Financial year

ended 30.06.2014* in %

Net sales 1,003.5 100

Operating profit before depreciation

(EBITDA)

155.3 15.5

Operating profit (EBIT) 123.6 12.3

Net profit 84.6 8.4

Earnings per share (in CHF) 22.3

Net debt/EBITDA (Gearing) —0.2

* 1 CHF = 1.226 EUR, 1 CHF = 0.904 USD

Average rate 2013/2014, Financial Statements page 13

450

Patents, worldwide approx.

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Kaba Company Profile 2014/2015 1

thE KEy

to sUccEss

Editorial

Dear Readers

Kaba is more than 150 years old — and more full of life than ever. I can’t

give you a secret recipe for this success, but it is certainly based on a

clear vision and strategy, which are geared towards benefits to custom-

ers. We have made it our mission to offer customers more than just

security solutions — they should always get genuine added value from

Kaba.

The addition of the “Beyond security” tagline to our logo shows how

serious we are about this. In just two words, this expresses our under-

standing of our key role: not just to provide customers with security

solutions but to help them simplify their organization, improve effi-

ciency, enable convenience, and more. For example, our automated

boarding pass control systems help ground staff at airports by ensuring

fast and smooth passenger flows while simultaneously controlling

access to airside. Only passengers with valid boarding passes can go

through the sensor gates. These passengers also get updated flight

boarding information at the point of control. The forwarded data can

help airlines manage their slots more efficiently, such as the decision to

unload luggage belonging to a no-show passenger can be taken earlier.

Our innovative products, solutions and services are a solid foun-

dation, but they are not enough on their own. Which is why we seek

personal, trusting, long-term partnerships with all our customers — from

a one-man operation, to distribution partners, and major global

conglomerates.

This brochure will illustrate what Kaba does, and exactly what it can

offer its customers and partners. We want to exceed your expectations —

i

t’s part of our vision. I hope you enjoy reading the brochure and that

you will be impressed with what we can do!

Riet Cadonau, CEO Kaba Group

for Kaba, thE cUstomEr is at thE

cEntEr of EvErything. With oUr

ProDUcts anD solUtions, WE Want

to crEatE aDDED valUE anD nUr-

tUrE long-tErm PartnErshiPs. anD

WE offEr morE than jUst sEcUrity.

Riet Cadonau (right), CEO Kaba Group, in conversation with customer

Peter Frei, Head Safety + Security Zurich Airport

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The need for security is increasing in all sectors and all over the world.

Whether it is private homes, industrial complexes, office buildings,

hotels, stadiums, warehouses, utility or transport facilities or govern-

ment buildings, there is a growing need to protect people and property

from theft, break-ins, accidents, van dalism, sabotage, hijack and terror-

ism, and to control the flow of people. With its innovative access control

and comprehensive key systems, Kaba is doing a great deal to meet this

demand. We offer our customers needs-focused security solutions that

give them the greatest possible benefits in terms of security, organiza-

tional efficiency and convenience.

Kaba is synonymous with security technology. A stock market-listed

company, it is one of the five biggest players in its segment of the

dynamic security industry, a growth market with a potential of around

CHF 40 billion. Kaba provides customer-focused, well diversified products

in its main markets of Europe, North America and Asia. In the Access + Data

Systems business, the company plays a leading role with its products,

system solutions and services for access control and time and enterprise

data capture. In the Key Systems sector — key blanks, transponder keys

and key cutting machines — Kaba is number one in the world.

Strong brand thanks to constant innovation

Throughout its 150-year history Kaba has repeatedly impressed the

market and set industry standards with new solutions. As a result the

company has evolved into one of the best known and most valuable

brands in its core markets — within its own industry and beyond. Its domi-

nant brand values of security, reliability, innovation and engineering

skills are complemented by the brand promise “Beyond security”.

Kaba drives its innovation leadership through constant innovation and

product development. The central focus is always the benefit to

customers. New products and upgrades are not only safe, reliable, and

user-friendly but fit seamlessly into existing systems. To ensure cus-

tomer requirements always remain at the center of product develop-

ment, Kaba coordinates its innovation management across the Group.

Its structures and processes are optimized to identify and meet cus-

tomer requirements.

stability in

a Dynamic

EnvironmEnt

Company

WE offEr oUr cUstomErs inno-

vativE solUtions anD first-

class sErvicEs for thE ProtEc-

tion of PEoPlE anD ProPErty.

WE arE thErE for oUr cUstomErs

all ovEr thE WorlD, anD WE

arE PassionatE aboUt ExcEEDing

thEir ExPEctations.

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A clear strategy

Kaba aims to grow profitably and it has a clear strategy to achieve this.

Profitable growth will come through ...

> Investments in products and markets: Kaba is investing in innova-

tion and product development, as well as in expanding its services.

It is also developing emerging markets and identifying new opportu-

nities for its portfolio in mature markets. This is helping Kaba provide

customers worldwide with an innovative, comprehensive range of

products that are compatible with each other — even across Kaba’s

different product groups.

> Acquisitions and strategic partnerships: In order to build on its

strong position, Kaba is expanding through appropriate acquisitions

and strategic partnerships. This helps Kaba remain close to custom-

ers in all the different markets, and ensures it can continue to provide

them with first-class products and services.

> Operational efficiency: Kaba constantly optimizes its structures

and processes in order to improve its efficiency, speed and costs. All

of these gains are passed on to our customers in the form of faster

product development and competitive services.

The whole strategy is built around our focus on innovation leader-

ship in the Access + Data Systems sector and cost leadership (operational

excellence) in Key Systems.

A healthy company

As one of the leading providers in the worldwide security market, Kaba

Group, with its clear strategy and consistently good financial results, is a

natural choice for long-term investors. Kaba is an extremely sound com-

pany with a strong balance sheet, a solid equity ratio and consistent

high cash flow. Approximately two thirds of the Group’s sales come from

business with customers who have already installed Kaba products,

which is a great source of reliability. Its shareholder structure also helps

the company’s stability and allows it to follow a clear medium- and long-

term strategic course.

Kaba Group (KABN) has been listed on the SIX Swiss Stock Ex-

change since 1995 and thus is subject to clear regulations on transpar-

ent

reporting and governance.

→ www.kaba.com/investors

Kaba has clEar goals for thE fUtUrE.

thE groUP aims to KEEP bUilDing

on its strong Position anD sEcUrE

ProfitablE groWth.

Four strong growth drivers

Four global trends are set to drive Kaba Group’s future growth.

Urbanization

The magnetic attraction to cities is increasing all over

the world. Around half of the world’s entire population

already lives in cities and conurbations. The growing

number of major cities with 10 million or more people means that more

residential and commercial space, as well as infrastructure, is being built.

This is inevi tably stoking demand for Kaba’s

security and access sys-

tems as security follows infrastructure.

Growing need for security

The need for security is growing. This applies to our every-

day lives, leisure time and travel. For example, airport

operators are constantly adapting their security concepts

to new and changing risk scenarios, which entails new or reconfigured

security systems. As an experienced partner, Kaba has the expertise to

fulfill worldwide customer requirements from a single source with new

and innovative products that can be integrated into existing systems.

Technological innovation

Technological innovation is one of Kaba’s traditional

strengths. In its over 150-year history, the Group has reg-

ularly been quick to identify technological trends and

integrate them into security products. Kaba keeps track of customer

needs and sees new technology, as well as its own role as innovation

leader, as an opportunity to offer added value that goes beyond just

security. Kaba’s engineers identify trends and needs in close collabo-

ration with customers, and then use these as the basis for effective

products and solutions.

Increasing prosperity in emerging markets

The growth markets of Asia and South America are

becoming more prosperous. According to the OECD, the

number of people living in households that spend

between USD 10 and 100 per person per day on average is set to almost

triple by 2030. As prosperity increases, so does the need for systems

that protect people and property.

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The increasing global demand for security will support Kaba’s future

growth. As a provider of security products and systems as well as

services, Kaba is committed to high quality and durability. Another im-

portant issue is energy efficiency. To fulfill our customers’ needs, we

invest in innovations that will lead to smart but convenient solutions. For

example, Kaba offers self-powered locks that work without batteries or

an external power supply.

Long-term customer and partner relations

Sustainable business success depends on long-term relationships with

our customers and business partners. Approximately two-thirds of

our business is generated from our existing customer portfolio. This is

partly because Kaba, when developing products, tries to ensure that

new solutions can be integrated into clients’ existing systems. This long-

term product and system compatibility protects customers’ investments

and leads to a lower consumption of material resources.

Transparent reporting

Sustainability is deeply embedded at Kaba: it is one of Kaba’s seven key

corporate values (Kaba Principles, pg. 17). Embraced by Kaba as a long-

term approach to relationships with all stakeholders, the company

always strives for sustainability internally and externally. This, together

with its over 150-year history of success, underpins the Group’s key

strategic commitment to a long-term business approach. Alongside its

Principles, Kaba has a binding, Group-wide Code of Conduct, as well as

directives and guidelines governing key issues. Implementation of our

sustainability objectives is overseen by a broad-based internal commit-

tee. Data and key figures on our sustainability performance have been

collected systematically since 2013 for internal control and external

communication to stakeholders. Building on this, Kaba produces trans-

parent reports in line with Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards,

and reports annually on the progress it makes with the ten United

Nations Global Compact (UNGC) principles. We also report on our mea-

sures to reduce energy consumption and CO

2

emissions as part of the

Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP).

→ www.kaba.com/sustainability

sUstainability

as a corPoratE

valUE

Sustainability

for Kaba, sUstainability

mEans acting rEsPonsibly

on an Economic, Ecological

anD social lEvEl.

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Kaba’s mission is to produce solutions that meet customers’ needs with

added value that goes beyond security. This means always keeping one

step ahead in our development work so the company is in a position to

fulfill the customers’ future requirements. Which is why Kaba invests so

much in innovation and product development. It is how Kaba keeps pro-

ducing new, groundbreaking, industry-leading solutions for key systems,

access control, and time and enterprise data recording.

Appetite for constant development

Kaba’s over 150-year history is a steady account of constant innovation.

And today, with its undiminished appetite for development, the com-

pany continues to set new standards for its customers with regard to

security and convenience. In all of its divisions, developers are at work

worldwide, collaborating with each other over an internal platform that

assists in the central coordination of innovation. Kaba also works closely

with universities and is currently conducting fundamental research in

partnership with the renowned Zurich Information Security and Privacy

Center (ZISC) at ETH Zurich (Swiss Federal Institute of Technology).

Working in this manner, the company develops solutions and products

that deliver practical added value for users.

Kaba’s appetite for innovation is reflected by about 450 patents in

more than 60 countries.

→ www.kaba.com/innovation

innovation

for cUstomErs

Innovation

throUghoUt its 150-yEar history,

Kaba has rEPEatEDly sEt

nEW stanDarDs With its strong

innovations.

Kaba Mobile Access Solutions

Opening doors with your smartphone: demand for a new

generation of access media is growing due to the wide-

ranging use of mobile devices in everyday life and the advent

of tech

nologies such as Near Field Communication (NFC)

and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE). Kaba Mobile Access Solu-

tions is responding to this trend. A trusted service manager

(TSM) at system level and a secure chip (secure element) in

the smartphone or the reader enables users to assign, update

and withdraw digital access rights on mobile devices such

as smartphones, tablets, smart watches, etc. Thanks to the

industry-leading IDConnect technology provided by Kaba

subsidiary Legic, these access rights can be applied in future

across Kaba’s entire line of RFID and BLE access control prod-

ucts, allowing users to regulate access to rooms and buildings

such as hotel rooms, residences, university ac

commodation,

laboratories, server rooms and outdoor spaces. The security

concept behind the solution can be implemented

regardless

of the technology, mobile phone provider or specific level of

security for the device.

→ www.kaba.com/mobile-access

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Product groups Cylinders + Locks Access Management Workforce Management Physical Access Systems

(Company)

Brands

Kaba, Ilco Kaba Kaba Kaba

Products Keys, mechanical and mecha-

tronic locking cylinders, door

furniture, digital locking systems,

key control, master key systems,

pushbutton locks, keyless access

control systems for residential

homes

Access control software, digital

cylinders, electronic handle sets,

card readers, consulting and

engineering services

Multifunctional data collection

terminals, biometric components,

workforce management systems

(software and hardware

applications), consulting and

engineering services

Tripod barriers, half-height and

full-height turnstiles, sensor

barriers, security interlocks,

security revolving doors, security

corridors, road barriers and

revolving doors

Main applications/

Customer

segments

Offices, industrial and commercial

installations, residential

properties, multi-housing,

replacement

Ensures safe access credentials

to various user groups such

as employees, visitors, subcon-

tractors, security and clearing

personnel. Installations

include commercial, industrial

and governmental properties,

commercial office space, car

parks, airports, universities,

hospitals, etc.

Time-and-attendance systems,

shop-floor data collection,

employee communication,

time-and-labor applications

Access control, people flow and

crowd management applications

at airports, government facilities,

office buildings, lift lobbies,

industrial installations and sports

facilities

Production sites Wetzikon (CH);

Herzogenburg,

Eggenburg (AT);

Winston-Salem,

Rocky Mount (US);

Yokohama (JP);

Drammen (NO)

Rümlang (CH);

Montreal (CA)

Villingen-Schwenningen (DE);

Miramar (US)

Bühl (DE);

Kuala Lumpur (MY)

innovativE

ProDUcts

Portfolio

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Hospitality Products Safe Locks Keys Key Cutting Machines

Kaba Ilco, Saflok Kaba, Kaba Mas, LA GARD,

Kaba Mauer

Ilco, Silca, Flexon, Alba Ilco, Silca, Minda Silca

Electronic hotel locks and

systems, PIN and key card locks,

web-based access management

system for travel and vacation

rental market

Electronic and high-security

locking solutions, locks for ATMs,

products for goods-in-transit and

cargo security, safes and strong

rooms, high-security door locks

for correctional institutions,

mechanical safe locks

Key blanks, keys,

transponder keys

Mechanical, electronic and

industrial key cutting and

originating machines, key

duplication machines, software

for the cutting process

(key duplication and programming),

transponder devices, engraving

devices

Hotels, motels, vacation homes,

student housing

Safe manufacturers, banks

and financial service providers,

government facilities, retail,

transport and shipping companies

Locksmiths, key cutters,

automotive industry, lock

industry, mass merchants, retail

hardware stores, DIY chains,

key duplication specialists,

OEM (Original Equipment

Manufacturer) for the automotive

and lock industries

Locksmiths, key cutters,

key duplication specialists, mass

merchants, retail hardware stores,

DIY chaines

Montreal (CA);

Madison Heights (US)

Lexington (US);

Heiligenhaus (DE);

Wetzikon (CH)

Vittorio Veneto (IT);

Rocky Mount (US);

Greater Noida (IN);

Taishan (CN);

Bogotá (CO)

Vittorio Veneto (IT);

Rocky Mount (US);

Greater Noida (IN)

Kaba is PassionatE aboUt DEvEloPing ProDUcts

anD systEm solUtions for oUr cUstomErs

that UniqUEly combinE thE grEatEst PossiblE

sEcUrity With maximUm EasE of UsE.

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Kaba’s success stems entirely from its customers, which is why the

“Beyond security” brand promise is part of everything Kaba does and

why it is an integral part of all its offering. As well as providing opera-

tional reliability, ease of use and installation, Kaba’s quality products

and solutions:

> simplify organizational overview of access control — e.g. by regulating

people’s access to specific areas or to sensitive data in a flexible but

controlled manner, depending on requirements;

> improve operational efficiency — e.g. by optimizing the flow of people

through predefined access points;

> meet the highest standards of design — by ensuring a good visual fit

in any architectural environment.

Convenience thanks to easy handling

Kaba does not simply offer its customers products with a high security

standard, the company also ensures that customers can operate their

security systems quickly and easily. A good example of this is the

TouchGo electronic locking system, which has been successfully in-

stalled in retirement and special care homes. It allows residents to open

doors without using a key or access card. When someone simply touches

the door handle, the electronic mechanism recognizes whether he or

she is carrying an authorized TouchGo transponder. There is no need to

worry about digging out a key and fitting it into a lock, so resident life is

made much easier.

Compatible and expandable

Kaba puts great emphasis on innovation and sustainability. Its products

are compatible and scalable for future upgrades and advances, provid-

ing long-term investment security. At the same time, they can be com-

bined with each other beyond product groups to form security solutions,

and they can also be integrated into existing infrastructure, e.g., building

automation and ERP systems.

cUstomEr

bEnEfits

arE cEntral

Customers

Kaba oPEratEs WorlDWiDE

in morE than 60 coUntriEs,

EnsUring that it rEmains

closE to cUstomErs, Enabling

a DEEP UnDErstanDing of

local marKEts anD sEcUrity

cUltUrEs anD crEating thE

foUnDations for a trUsting

long-tErm PartnErshiP.

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Kaba cUstomErs bEnEfit from thE aDDED valUE of:

oPErational EfficiEncy, simPlE instal lation

anD oPEration, UsEr-friEnDlinEss, timElEss DEsign

anD long-tErm invEstmEnt ProtEction.

cUstomEr

sEgmEnts

> Office buildings

> Residential buildings

(e.g., single-family houses, multi-housing, vacation homes)

> Financial service providers

> Public and government buildings, including military facilities

> Educational institutions

> Airports

> Hotels

> Health care

(e.g., hospitals, retirement and senior living communities)

> Retail outlets

> Sports and recreation facilities

(e.g., arenas, stadiums, museums, swimming pools)

> Transportation

(e.g., railway stations, ports, shipping businesses)

> Logistics facilities and warehouses

> Production facilities

(e.g., speciality chemicals, manufacturing)

> Utilities

(electricity, water and telecom)

> Locksmiths / Key cutters

> Automotive and lock industry

(OEM — Original Equipment Manufacturer)

Customers worldwide — from one-man business

to multinational conglomerates

Kaba serves a wide range of customer segments and groups — from

private individuals, small/medium enterprises to multinational conglom-

erates. In doing so Kaba meets an equally wide range of needs — from

the production of key blanks, electronic and physical access systems to

time and enterprise data recording. Kaba’s worldwide presence ensures

its closeness to customers — a vital requirement when developing and

refining basic products that have to accommodate local standards, such

as lock cylinders, keys and keypad locks. Innovation for global vertical

market segments like airports and hotels is developed and delivered on

a global basis.

Sustainable partnerships

Kaba is committed to solid, long-lasting partnerships with customers,

suppliers and other stakeholders. Its strong worldwide partnership pro-

grams as well as top-notch services such as training, marketing and

after-sales support are key to this.

Kaba strives to live up to its “Beyond security” brand promise every

day. This is reflected in the sheer number of satisfied customers it has

all over the world, some of whom are listed on the back of this brochure.

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ProtEcting

PEoPlE

anD ProPErty

Access + Data Systems

With its Access + Data Systems business, Kaba literally opens up the

world of “Beyond security” to customers — and does so

with measurable

added value. This brand promise, which is embedded in our offering,

includes helping our customers

achieve organizational efficiency, oper-

ational convenience and simplicity.

Kaba provides a broad portfolio of products, services and solutions

for access control and workforce management. Its various products can

be easily combined with each other and integrated into third-party

systems. This allows Kaba to respond very effectively to the needs of

specific customer groups and, by taking a modular approach, create

comprehensive solutions.

Global presence

Thanks to a worldwide presence combined with strong regional partner-

ships, Kaba remains close to customers, allowing it to truly understand

local issues, practices and standards, so it can offer sustainable solu-

tions that are tailored precisely to the customer’s requirements. Based

on close cooperation and constant dialogue, Kaba builds long-term rela-

tionships with its partners and customers. Its commitment to the cus-

tomer is always the same — whether it is working for a newly established

one-man firm or a multi national conglomerate. For multinationals, Kaba

specializes in centralized and decentralized solutions for standardizing

systems in offices all over the world. Kaba develops, installs and in-

tegrates these sophisticated solutions, providing customers with full

featured, state-of-the-art security across national borders.

Intelligent products for every need

Kaba offers a comprehensive portfolio of lock cylinders and access

media, hotel locks, electronic high-security locks, access control sys-

tems, workforce management solutions and physical access systems

(e.g., turnstiles, barriers and revolving doors).

Cylinders + Locks: security made easy

Kaba’s mechanical locks are among the most secure and convenient

in the world. Due to high-precision fabrication and long-term patent

protection, Kaba keys may not be copied by unauthorized locksmiths

or without the owner’s express per mission. They can also be upgraded

with mechatronic and digital technologies, providing extra security

and organizational benefits, such as controlling the times users enter

premises, providing reports and more. Kaba is also the world’s largest

supplier of mechanical and electronic pushbutton locks, which are

best known for their robustness and ease of use. This range of products

is ideal for small and large systems, with a variety of access

credentials.

Access Management: enhance security

and efficiency

Access control helps customers provide employees, subcontractors

and visitors the correct level of access to the appro priate facilities at

the right time. Kaba’s range of products for integrated access control

systems include mechanical, mechatronic and digital keys and cylin-

ders, locking systems and card readers, plus the associated hardware

and software. This is complemented with support services such as

security consultation, customization and maintenance. Such solutions

are suited for commercial buildings, industrial facilities, educational

institutions, office buildings, airports and government facilities. Enter-

prise data and time-recording applications can be integrated on

request.

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Kaba ProviDEs innovativE ProDUcts, sErvicEs anD

solUtions for accEss control anD oPtimal oPErational

ProcEssEs. thE comPrEhEnsivE offEring fUlfills its

cUstomErs’ sPEcific nEEDs for sEcUrity, organizational

EfficiEncy anD oPErational convEniEncE.

Universities and colleges need

security to protect their people as

well as their assets — such as

computers, laboratory equipment,

documents and personal valu-

ables. They also need functions

like attendance control for stu-

dents, well-organized access to

computers and copiers, and cash-

less payment facilities at vending

machines. Kaba’s customized so-

lutions allow selective access

authorization by room and by user

group. Integrated time recording

solutions for employees help with

efficient workforce management.

The solutions are integrated into

the existing IT infrastructure and

can be activated with student or

employee ID cards. This ensures

greater security and efficiency as

well as reducing overall security

and management costs. For ex-

ample installed at: Université

Pierre et Marie Curie Paris, Stan-

ford University, Nanyang Techno-

logical University Singapore.

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Workforce Management:

transparency and productivity

Kaba provides state-of-the-art applications for recording time, personnel

and enterprise data, helping to increase its customers’ organizational

transparency, making their processes more efficient and increasing pro-

ductivity. The company also works with system integrators and software

providers to supply standardized communications software for ERP

systems.

Physical Access Systems: innovation

in access control and people flow

Kaba specializes in turnstiles, sensor barriers, security re volving doors

and high-security interlocks. Some of these products are developed

especially for airports, including automated gates for boarding card

control, passport control and self-boarding onto the plane. Authorized

individuals gain access using badges, boarding cards, passports or

other ID media.

These products are also used in many other facilities,

where safe and secure access is combined with efficient flow of pedes-

trian traffic, e.g., in office buildings, factories, stations, stadiums and

museums.

Hospitality Products: convenience

thanks to modern technology

In North America, Kaba is the market leader for hotel and lodg

ing lock-

ing solutions for small-scale properties, resorts and

luxury hotels, while

worldwide the company is the number two provider. The state-of-the-art

Saflok and Ilco systems are renowned for their commitment to both

security and convenience. The RFID system is a central component

which, thanks to its flexibility, can be integrated into fully automated

hotel technical systems, optimizing operational efficiency and strength-

ening guest satisfaction. Kaba also leads the way in the vacation rental

market with web-based electronic locking systems capable of granting

travelers remote access to off-site rentals.

Safe Locks: security from A to Z

In its electronic high-security lock business Kaba has been approved by

the US General Service Administration to produce

container locks that

meet the highest security standards

(FF-L-2740B) for protecting all clas-

sified information. Its products also meet the European standard VDS.

Cencon locks provide a unique system for ATM cash vault security

using a computer-generated combination of numbers and a SmartKey

which is deployed via the ATM computer network. In the retail sector, the

company has developed IP solution that allows for remote lock and user

management. And in the cargo security sector, Kaba offers Gitcon, an

innovative system — based on RFID technology and GPS — that provides

security for containers for goods-in-transit throughout the entire logis-

tics chain.

→ www.kaba.com

Multi-housing communities have

a variety of needs when it comes

to security and access control.

Tech-savvy residents drive demand

for single-credential access, while

budget-conscious managers have

discovered the convenience of re-

programming, rather than replacing

locks. Whether it is for military,

active adult or supported living

communities, student housing or

North American mining camp

facilities, Kaba offers unmatched

capabilities to meet everyday

challenges. From durable mechani-

cal pushbutton and other me-

chanical locks to electronic locks

compatible with Mifare and mobile

technology, the Kaba range of

products efficiently secures doors

at every access point; main en-

trance, individual rooms, recreation

and common areas, as well as stor-

age closets, garage and elevators.

The safety and ease of use of these

products are valued by residents

and managers as amenities to

any property. For example installed

at: Atria Senior Living Louisville

(KY/USA), Olympic Village London,

55 communities of EdR throughout

the USA.

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Kaba Company Profile 2014/2015 13

thE rEqUirEmEnts of Kaba’s cUstomErs arE as DivErsE

as lifE itsElf. thEir nEEDs DiffEr from inDUstry to

inDUstry anD rEgion to rEgion. in Each casE Kaba has an

innovativE solUtion – tailorED to cUstomErs’ nEEDs.

Kaba provides specific security

solutions for airlines and airport

operators. Systems for auto-

mated boarding pass control and

border control as well as self-

boarding gates are developed in

accordance with customer re-

quirements. They help to improve

passenger flow while maintaining

high security standards, support-

ing on-time take-offs and land-

ings. One-way gates and other

security barriers separate de-

parting and arriving passengers

and channel the flow of people.

Comprehensive electronic solu-

tions for access control and me-

chanical locking systems make it

possible to secure special zones

not intended for the general

pub-

lic; time-recording systems can

also be integrated. For example

installed at: McCarran Inter-

national Airport Las Vegas,

Frankfurt Airport, Abu Dhabi

International Airport.

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14 Kaba Company Profile 2014/2015

Kaba’s subsidiaries Ilco and Silca are the

world’s leading providers of key blanks, tran-

sponder keys and key cutting machines, serv-

ing a wide variety of customers such as lock-

smiths, retail hardware stores, key originating

specialists and mass merchants as well as

OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) lock

and door companies and the automotive in-

dustry. The two independent brands command

outstanding expertise and experience, both

having been in the industry for decades.

The two subsidiaries operate mainly in the

key replacement business and as OEM suppli-

ers. With their high-quality precision products,

they have earned an excellent reputation with

their customers. While Ilco serves mainly the US, Mexico and

Canada, Silca concentrates on EMEA (Europe, Middle East and

Africa), Asia and South America. Their presence in more than

130 countries enables them to offer customers outstanding

technical support, and ensures proximity to customers, which is

needed in order to stay at the forefront of innovative product

development. Ilco and Silca complete their offering with exten-

sive practical training and documentation. All this helps to build

long-term, trusting partnerships with customers.

Core business key blanks

Ilco and Silca offer the largest, most compre-

hensive and updated range of keys worldwide.

Keys are manufactured for any type of use,

from ultralight airplanes, boats, vehicles, and

safes to mailboxes.

One of the special characteristics that

sets Silca and Ilco apart is their long-standing

expertise in producing key blanks. Production

of key blanks — all metal or blanks with plastic

heads as well as electronic keys — is concen-

trated at four locations around the world, which

helps to keep very high standards in terms of

knowledge, efficiency and quality.

Transponders for the car industry

Both brands manufacture transponder devices for electronic

vehicle key duplication — in short transponder keys — for the

automotive industry. Vehicle ignition is only possible if the right

transponder, which is incorporated into the head of the key, is

activated.

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morE than 600 million

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Kaba Company Profile 2014/2015 15

All about key manufacture: machines and more

Ilco and Silca are the world’s number one leading providers

of mechanical, electronic and semi-industrial machines, key

cutting and origination machines, as well as duplication equip-

ment. The semi-industrial machines combine the flexibility

of a modular system with the precision of electronic control,

making it easy for customers to do their job. Dedicated software

programs and web platforms are guaranteeing partners access

to the widest key blanks database and to exclusive online

services such as upgradable technology for the key system so-

lutions.

Typically, Ilco and Silca key cutting machines are known

for their user-friendliness and durability. More recently, the

companies have added machines to their portfolio that allow

customers to make different types of keys with one machine;

these machines have been especially designed for the needs

of the growing customer segment from emerging markets such

as India, Russia or South America.

ilco anD silca offEr

thE most comPrE-

hEnsivE rangE of KEy

DUPlication anD

origination EqUiPmEnt

in thE WorlD, so thEy

can ProviDE thE aPPro-

PriatE ProDUct to

mEEt Practically any

rEqUirEmEnt in KEy

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gramming sErvicEs.

→ www.silca.biz

→ www.ilco.us A Member of the Kaba Group

057HS

This cutting machine for side-

winder keys offers functionality,

ease of operation and accuracy

at an affordable price point.

The three-axis key duplication

machine is operated manually

and targeted to the locksmith,

retail hardware outlets as well

as the

automotive market.

ProTech

This (semi-)industrial, highly customiz-

able cutting center cuts, engraves

and sorts different types of keys with

completely automated cycle and control

procedures. It is used by producers of

master key systems or high-key-volume

locksmiths as well as by automotive

companies (industrial version).

Electronic keys

Product lines for vehicle transpon-

der key duplication. The EH3LB

type offers interchangeable key

heads and blades; the key head

has no battery and may be cloned

to an existing transponder key.

The Flip Key is the first vehicle key

reproducing the original key’s flip

mechanism, combining high-quality

standards and perfect functioning

with outstanding design.

Futura

Futura is a new electronic and

portable key cutting machine

concept to copy flat, laser, dimple

and cruciform keys. Practical and

user-friendly, and characterized

by clean-cut design and quality,

it optimizes its double function

cutting process through a tablet-

integrated solution, and remote

support (via WiFi router with

internet connection).

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16 Kaba Company Profile 2014/2015

Kaba aims to be a world-

wide leader in innovation

and

stands for quality and

customer orientation. The

excellent position Kaba has

achieved is no coincidence.

The people who work at Kaba

have the potential and the

will to contribute and develop

their ideas, capabilities, expe-

rience and passion to the fullest. Added to this, is the

cultural diversity that comes from having about 9,000

employees spread over 60 countries. This huge wealth

of skills and knowledge is set to grow even further —

Kaba welcomes people who are committed to keep

moving themselves and the company forward. Collabo-

ration, mutual respect and a high level of personal in-

tegrity are the basic building blocks of the work people

do at Kaba.

Onward development

Kaba offers a dynamic global working environment

with training and development opportunities tailored

to employees’ functions. Responsibility for employee

development is shared be-

tween the individual employ-

ees themselves, their line

managers and the company

which focuses on targeted,

customized life-long

learning.

With offices all over the world,

Kaba can also offer employ-

ees

opportunities to gain valu-

able

professional experience

work

ing in multinational teams and on international

assignments.

Kaba is equally committed to developing the next

generation of employees. The company continuously

trains young people in a wide variety of disciplines.

It gives many of them their first experience of working

life, helping them start a career and supporting them

on their onward journey.

Finally, another core element of employee develop-

ment at Kaba is the identification and nurturing of par-

ticularly outstanding people within the com pany’s Talent

Development and Advanced Management Programs.

→ www.kaba.com/career

focUs on

EmPloyEEs

Human Resources

Kaba’s most imPortant

assEts arE its Em-

PloyEEs. Kaba sUPPorts

anD PromotEs thEm,

offEring attractivE

jobs in a global Envi-

ronmEnt.

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Kaba Principles — seven central values

The way we think and the things we do

are guided by seven clearly defined values —

the Kaba Principles. These set out the

guidance for day-to-day work, while simulta-

neously serving as a yardstick for every

employee’s professional, customer-focused

conduct.

Integrity

We treat people fairly and with respect.

We clarify rules and objectives.

Respect

We treat others (associates, peers, customers

and other stakeholders) as we expect to

be treated by them. We encourage, expect and

appre ciate the contribution of all associates.

Customer orientation

We know that the customers’ perception is

our reality.

Sustainability

We strive for long-term relationships

with all stakeholders. We consciously work

for a better solution.

Performance

We outperform the market and celebrate

successes.

Courage

We dare to question our practices.

We are open to change and improvement.

Passionate

We all contribute to a working environment

of which we are proud, and we exceed our

customers’ expectations.

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Kaba Holding AG

Hofwisenstrasse 24

8153 Rümlang

Switzerland

www.kaba.com

Satisfied customers are the best performance indicator.

Over the years, a multitude of customers have put their trust in Kaba. We attach great importance to

long-term partnerships that benefit both Kaba and the customer. The following sample from our client list

shows that we must be on the right track:

Accor Group Hotels, Aéroports de Paris, Airbus, Air Liquide, Aldi, Alibaba Group, Arnott’s Biscuits, Amsterdam Arena, Arena Ciudad

de México, Ariston Thermo SpA, Armaguard, Astana Stadium, Auchan, Audi, Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and

Trade, Australian Turf Club, Bank of America, Bank Société Générale, Banque de France, BASF, Berg Isel Wintersports Stadium, BMW,

Bombardier, Bouygues, Brinks, British Telecom, Budapest Airport, Bunnings, C&A, Camargo Correa, Capitol Tower, Carlton Hotels, Carrefour,

Castrol, Changi Airport Singapore, Chevron, China Central Television Station, China Mobil Telecom, City Developments Limited Singapore,

Coca-Cola, Cour des Comptes Paris, Deutsche Bank, DHL, Do It Best Company, Dubai Municipality, EADS, Eaton Corporation, EDF (Eléct-

ricité de France), EdR Real Estate Investment Trust, Emmi, E-on, European Parliament, Fenway Sports Group, FH Joanneum, Ford Motor

Company, Forest City Enterprises, Fraport, Friboi, Fronius International GmbH, Fundación Parque Científico de Madrid, G4S, Gardens by

the Bay Singapore, Gazprom, General Motors, Hager, Halliburton, Harrods London, Honda Motor Company, Hong Kong Airport Authority,

Hôpitaux de Paris, Hospital Clínico San Carlos, Hotel Four Seasons, Hotel Le Meurice Paris, Hotel Le Peninsula, Hotel Ritz- Carlton, Houses of

Parliament, HSBC, Hungarian House of Parliament, IKEA, JPMorgan Chase, Linfox, Loacker AG, London Airports, L’Oréal, Lot G, Lufthansa,

Madrid City Council, Manchester Airport, Marfrig, Marina Bay Financial Center Singapore, Marriott Hotels, Master Lock Company,

McCarran International Airport Las Vegas, Melbourne Racing Club, Merck, Metro de Madrid, Mister Minit, Mitre 10, MSC, MTR Corporation,

Munich Airport, Nanyang Technological University Singapore, National Australia Bank, Nike, Nissan Group, Novartis Pharma, Odebrecht,

Olympia Stadium Berlin, Otis, OUE, Paks Nuclear Power Plant, Palais Coburg Vienna, Petroliam Nasional Berhad Malaysia, Poste Italiane,

Premier Inn (Whitbread PLC), Raizen, RCT, Renault, Resorts World Sentosa, Roche, Royal Air Force, Russian Central Bank, RWE, Sanofi,

Schaeffler, Sepang F1 International Circuit, Shenyang Metro OCC, Siemens, Singapore Customs, Singapore Mass Rapid Transit, SJ (Swedish

Railways), Sony Computer Entertainment Inc., Spar, Stade de France Paris, Swiss Federal Railways, Swiss National Bank, Sydney Ferries,

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Ltd., Tan Son Nhat Inter national Airport Vietnam, Telefónica, Tour Eiffel, Tower 3 KLCC,

True Value Company, United Airlines, University Clinic Munich, University of Constance, University of York, University of Zurich, University

Pierre et Marie Curie Paris, UOA Bangsar, Uzbekistan Temir Yo’llari (Uzbek National Railway), Vattenfall, Verizon, Victoria Racing Club,

Volkswagen Group, Walgreens, Wells Fargo, Westfields, Woolworths (Australia), YAS Marina F1 Circuit, Yum! Brands, Zurich Airport and

many more.

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