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Gemalto's policy on additions to reserves and distributions of dividends is that the amount of dividends to be paid by Gemalto to its shareholders shall be determined by taking into consideration Gemalto’s capital requirements, return on capital, current and future rates of return and market practices, notably in its business sector, as regards the distribution of dividends.
In line with its dividend policy, Gemalto announced on March 8, 2012 that the Board of Gemalto has decided to propose to the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders of May 24, 2012 to distribute a dividend in cash of € 0.31 per share for the 2011 financial year. If this resolution is adopted, the dividend shall become payable on May 31, 2012 and will be paid to shareholders through BNP Paribas Securities Services S.C.A., Paris, France.
The dividend in cash is in principle subject to 15% Dutch dividend withholding tax, which will be deducted by Gemalto from the dividend paid to the shareholders. Some shareholders may be eligible to claim a refund of the tax withheld, if certain conditions are met. Shareholders are advised to consult their own tax advisor on their applicable situation with respect to any tax aspects relating to the dividend
May 28, 2012: Ex-dividend date, i.e. the date as of which shares
are traded without the right to the dividend.
May 30, 2012: Dividend record date, i.e. the date on which the positions of the
shareholders need to be recorded as per close of business in order to be
entitled to the distribution.
May 31, 2012: Payment of dividend.
In May 2011, Gemalto paid a cash dividend of €0.28 per share for
the 2010 financial year.
In May 2010, Gemalto paid a cash dividend of €0.25 per share for the 2009
financial year.
