The dividend policy is earnings-related and provides for a payout ratio of 35% to 65% of net profit attributable to shareholders of Schindler Holding Ltd.
| 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Earnings | in CHF | 8.04 | 8.79 | 7.70 | 7.14 | 6.28 |
| Earnings before exceptional items | in CHF | 8.04 | 8.23 | 7.70 | 6.61 | 6.28 |
Cash flow from operating activities | in CHF | 11.03 | 9.37 | 7.56 | 8.69 | 10.07 |
Gross dividend | in CHF | 4.00 | 4.00 | 4.00 | 5.00 | 2.70 |
| ordinary | in CHF | 4.00 | 4.00 | 4.00 | 3.00 | 2.70 |
| extraordinary | in CHF | 2.00 | ||||
Pay-out ratio | in % | 49.8 | 45.5 | 52.0 | 70.0 | 41.9 |
| in CHF million | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total dividend | ||||||
| Registered shares | 268 | 267 | 266 | 333 | 180 | |
| Participation certificates | 163 | 162 | 162 | 202 | 109 | |
| Total | 431 | 429 | 428 | 535 | 289 |