Development of Dividends
Our dividend policy is geared to both long-term value enhancement and to sustain the earnings strength of the Company.
Dividends and Payout Ratio
| 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dividend amount (million €) | 16.7* | 19.4 | 14.7 | 23.4 | 53.6 | 58.8 |
| Dividends per share (€) | 0.25* | 0.29 | 0.22 | 0.35 | 0.80 | 0.80 |
| EPS (€) | 0.65 | 0.73 | 0.53 | 0.84 | 1.19 | 9.36 |
| Number of shares (million) | 66.962 | 66.962 | 66.962 | 66.962 | 66.962 | 73.482 |
| Dividend payout ratio | 38.5 %* | 39.7 % | 41.5 % | 41.7 % | 67.2 % | 8.5 % |
* Joint proposal of the Management Board and Supervisory Board