Dividend policy
Straumann pursues a sustainable dividend policy with a payout ratio of approximately 33% of the annual net profit.
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings per share (in CHF) | 9.09 | 11.29 | 0.52 | 9.38 | 8.37 |
| Dividend per share (in CHF) | 3 | 3.75 | 3.75 | 3.75 | 3.75 |
| Payout ratio (% of EPS)* | 33% | 33% | 33% | 40% | 45% |
| Dividend yield** | 1.10% | 1.07% | 2.20% | 1.28% | 1.75% |
* Proposed dividend requires the formal aproval of the Annual General Meeting
** Calculated by applying the year-end closing price
