The ordinary dividend paid in 2008 was kCHF 15 703 (2007: kCHF 15 629) which corresponds to a dividend of CHF0.30 (2007: CHF 0.30) per bearer share and CHF 0.03 (2007: CHF 0.03) per registered share. Moreover, an extraordinary dividend of kCHF 0 was paid in 2008 (2007: kCHF 15 629) corresponding to an extraordinary dividend of CHF 0.00 (2007: CHF 0.30) per bearer share and CHF 0.00 (2007: CHF 0.03) per registered share.
For the current year, the Board of Directors proposes a dividend of CHF 0.15 per bearer share and CHF 0.015 per registered share. The dividend to be paid is kCHF 7 860 and may fluctuate upon exercise of option and conversion rights. The dividend is subject to the approval of shareholders at the Annual General Meeting and has not been included as a liability in these financial statements.
