Appropriation of available earnings
As proposed by the Board of Directors to the Annual General Shareholders’ Meeting of June 15, 2022:
CHF million |
|
31.3.2022 |
Balance carried forward from previous year |
|
1,457.3 |
Net profit for the year |
|
189.9 |
Voluntary retained earnings |
|
1,647.2 |
Cancellation of treasury shares 1) |
|
(702.8) |
Dividend distribution 2) |
|
(268.8) |
Balance to be carried forward |
|
675.7 |
1) Subject to approval at the Annual General Shareholders’ Meeting of Agenda Item 6 (Capital Reduction Through Cancellation of Shares).
2) If the Annual General Shareholders’ Meeting approves the proposed appropriation of available earnings, a gross dividend of CHF 4.40 per registered share of CHF 0.05 will be paid out (previous year: CHF 3.20).