Dividend information
It is important to Helvetia to generate attractive capital returns for its shareholders. Thanks to the positive and sustained profit trend and a solid capital base, it has been possible over the years to incrementally increase the dividend payments from CHF 9.00 per share for the financial year 2005 to CHF 14.50 per share for the financial year 2009. This represents a dividend yield of 4.5 percent and a payout ratio of 39 percent for the financial year 2009. With a ratio in the target corridor of 30-50 percent, an income-oriented, continuous distribution policy can be pursued.
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Dividend payment and taxable value per share in gross CHF
| Year | Dividend | Taxable value |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 16.00 | will be fixed 31.12.2011 |
| 2010 | 14.50 | 359.50 |
| 2009 | 13.50 | 320.75 |
| 2008 | 15.00 | 228.90 |
| 2007 | 13.50 | 407.00 |
| 2006 | 9.00 | 401.50 |
| 2005 | 5.50 | 278.00 |
The taxable value of the registered shares of Helvetia Holding, security no. 1 227 168, is determined by the Swiss Federal Tax Administration and applies for persons subject to tax in Switzerland. The final rate on the last trading day in the relevant year shall prevail.
Par value repayment 2008
The Shareholders’ Meeting of April 2008 approved a par value repayment of CHF 9.90 per share. Since that time the Helvetia share has been traded on the Main Standard of the SIX Swiss Exchange as a registered share with a nominal value of CHF 0.10.
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