Dividend

Dividend for the fiscal year 2017If the resolution proposal is accepted, the following shall apply to payment of the dividend
- A dividend of EUR 0.65 per share will be paid out.
- Payment of the dividend is planned for May 22, 2018.

As the dividend for the 2017 financial year is to be paid in full from the tax contribution account in accordance with § 27 Corporation Tax Act (Körperschaftsteuergesetz, KStG), (contributions other than into nominal capital), payment will be made without deducting capital gains tax or the solidarity surcharge. Dividends paid to shareholders in Germany are not subject to taxation. Dividends do not entail tax refunds or tax credits. In the German tax authorities' view the dividend payment reduces the acquisition costs of the shares for tax purposes.

The option to receive share dividends will not be offered this year.