Evolution of dividends
The evolution of the gross and net dividends over the last 5 years was as follows:
|
2004/2005 |
2005/2006 |
2006/2007 |
2007/2008* |
2009(1) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| Gross dividend |
€ 3.72 |
€ 3.75 |
€ 3.80 |
€ 5.70 |
€ 4.00 |
| Net dividend |
€ 3.16 |
€ 3.1875 |
€ 3.23 |
€ 4.845 |
€ 3.40 |
| Coupon |
nr 6 |
nr 7 |
nr 8 |
nr 9 & nr 10 |
nr 11 |
(1) Dividend approved by the general meeting of 17/05/10.
Last paid dividend for the financial year 2007/2008
The Financial year 2007/2008* was an extended financial year of 18 months, which ran from 01/07/07 to 31/12/08 included. Consequently, a unique interim dividend and a closing dividend were paid out during this financial year.
|
Gross |
Net |
Payment date |
|
|
|
|
| Interim dividend |
€ 3.85 |
€ 3.27 |
15/10/08 (coupon nr 9) |
| Closing dividend |
€ 1.85 |
€ 1.57 |
25/05/09 (coupon nr 10) |
| Total dividend |
€ 5.70 |
€ 4.845 |
|
Payment of the closing dividend took place upon presentation of coupon nr 10 as from 25/05/09 at the branches of ING Bank, Dexia Bank, Fortis Bank and Bank Degroof.
In the future no more interim dividends will be paid out.