Dividend
Policy
The company's dividend policy is profit-oriented and the payout ratio is generally around 30% of the profit per share.
The gross dividend is decided annually at the general meeting as a percentage of the nominal value of the share. Dividends are paid net, i.e. after deduction of the mandatory Swiss 35% withholding tax.
Withholding tax may be reclaimed. In the case of foreign tax reclaim applications, please note that double taxation agreements may be in place.
Development of total pay-out
10-year summary
The gross dividends refer to one bearer shares (par value CHF 0.05).
The gross dividends for one registered share (par value CHF 0.01) is one fifth of the dividend for a bearer share.
The figures in the table below were adjusted in accordance with the 1:40 share split on 15 August 2011.
| For business year | Gross dividend (CHF) | Ex-dividend date | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 0,20 ** | 27.04.2012 | ||
| 2010 | 0,63 * | 26.05.2011 | ||
| 2009 | 1,30 | 26.05.2010 | ||
| 2008 | 0,11 | 02.06.2009 | ||
| 2007 | 1,13 | 03.06.2008 | ||
| 2006 | 1,25 | 05.06.2007 | ||
| 2005 | 1,13 | 07.06.2006 | ||
| 2004 | 1,25 | 14.06.2005 | ||
| 2003 | 1,10 | 16.06.2004 | ||
| 2002 | 0,83 | 11.06.2003 |
* plus repayment of par value of CHF 1.25 per bearer share
** plus repayment of par value of CHF 1.20 per bearer share
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