We return company profits to shareholders in part in the form of dividends.
The frequency and amount per share of dividend payments are decided by our Management Board.
Our dividend policy is to target a payout ratio in the range of 40-50% of pro forma underlying income from continuing operations.
The proposed dividend amount over 2018 is €0.70. Applicable dates related to the dividend are shown below:
Dividend dates (2019)
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Annual General Meeting of Shareholders |
April 10, 2019 |
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Ex-dividend date |
April 12, 2019 |
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Dividend record date |
April 15, 2019 |
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Payment date |
April 25, 2019 |