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ATOSS Software AG: AGM approves dividend of 0.71 euro (previous year
0.60 euro)
20.04.2012 / 14:30
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Corporate News
AGM approves dividend of 0.71 euro (previous year 0.60 euro)
Munich, April 20, 2012 - At today's annual general meeting of ATOSS
Software AG, shareholders by a substantial majority endorsed the proposals
put forward by the management. An increase in the dividend was approved for
the sixth year in succession, lifting the payment this time to EUR 0.71.
In financial year 2011 ATOSS Software AG generated earnings per share of
EUR 1.43 (previous year EUR 1.21). In line with the dividend policy laid
down in 2003, shareholders will receive 50 percent of the company's
earnings. With regard to the year 2011 this means an increase of 18
percent, bringing the dividend to EUR 0.71 (last year EUR 0.60). Based on
the closing price of ATOSS stock at the end of 2011, this represents a
dividend yield of 4.3 percent (last year: 3.5 percent). Since ATOSS first
introduced its dividend policy, including some special distributions, a
total of EUR 11.41 per share has been paid out to shareholders. These
distributions - coupled with the strong development in the share price over
the past six years - represent a sustained increase in shareholder value.
In addition to the appropriation of profits, in considering the other items
on the agenda including the formal discharge of the Management and
Supervisory Boards, election of auditors, acquisition and use of treasury
stock and the cancellation of existing contingent capital and amendments to
the articles of association, the AGM by a clear majority endorsed the
management's proposals.
Outlook for financial year 2012
With an economically challenging year ahead in 2012, the order situation in
the past financial year and particularly in the fourth quarter of 2011
holds the promise of stability. Reinforced by trends such as demographic
developments, the shortage of skilled workers in the industrialized
countries and an increasingly flexible labor market, interest in workforce
management topics continues to grow.
In comparison with a very strong first quarter last year, the order
situation in Q1 2012 was slightly subdued. However, in consideration of the
robust order book at the end of the quarter and in the expectation of a
revival in corporate investment activities, the Management Board continues
to look forward to a moderate increase in sales in 2012 with an EBIT margin
still in excess of 20 percent despite scheduled investments, particularly
in the development of sales and marketing.
Upcoming dates:
23.04.2012 Dividend distribution (proposed at EUR 0.71 per share)
16.05.2012 Publication of the report for Q1 2012
23.07.2012 Press release - statements for H1 2012
13.08.2012 Publication of the report for H1 2012
22.10.2012 Press release - statements for Q3 2012
15.11.2012 Publication of the report for Q3 2012
Further information: http://www.atoss.com/
Contact: ATOSS Software AG
Christof Leiber / Member of the Management Board
Am Moosfeld 3, D-81829 Munich
Tel.: +49 (0) 89 4 27 71 - 0
Fax: +49 (0) 89 4 27 71 - 100
investor.relations(at)atoss.com
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Language: English
Company: ATOSS Software AG
Am Moosfeld 3
81829 München
Germany
Phone: +49 (0)89 4 27 71-0
Fax: +49 (0)89 4 27 71-100
E-mail: investor.relations(at)atoss.com
Internet: www.atoss.com
ISIN: DE0005104400
WKN: 510440
Listed: Regulierter Markt in Frankfurt (Prime Standard);
Freiverkehr in Berlin, Düsseldorf, Hamburg, München,
Stuttgart
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