Financial statements 2009

40. Dividend

40. Dividend

The ordinary dividend paid in 2009 was kCHF 7 921 (2008: kCHF 15 703) which corresponds to a dividend of CHF0.15 (2008: CHF 0.30) per bearer share and CHF 0.015 (2008: CHF 0.03) per registered share.

For the current year, the Board of Directors proposes a dividend of CHF 0.30 per bearer share and CHF 0.030 per registered share. The dividend to be paid is kCHF 15 958 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.