Appropriation of available earnings
As proposed by the Board of Directors to the Annual General Shareholdersʼ Meeting of June 12, 2023:
CHF million |
|
31.3.2023 |
Balance carried forward from previous year |
|
682.7 |
Net profit for the year |
|
270.1 |
Voluntary retained earnings |
|
952.8 |
Cancellation of treasury shares 1) |
|
(421.5) |
Dividend distribution 2) |
|
(274.1) |
Balance to be carried forward |
|
257.2 |
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 4.60 per registered share of CHF 0.05 will be paid out (previous year: CHF 4.40).