Dividends
KONGSBERG's paramount objective is to enhance the value of its shareholders' investments. The Group's primary focus is on its two main business areas (BAs): Kongsberg Maritime and Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace. KONGSBERG plans to grow organically and through acquisitions in selected strategic market segments. The Group's goal is to be a world leader in its target areas.
KONGSBERG also aspires to project an image that ensures credibility and predictability on the equity market. The Group strives to ensure a long-term competitive return on shareholders' investments that is commensurate with the risk involved. Dividends have been paid every year since 1993, with the exception of in 2000 and 2001. The dividends have averaged around 30 per cent of the net profit.
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Dividend date
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Pay date
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Fiscal year
|
Dividend
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| 09.05.2011 |
26.05.2011 |
2010 |
3.750 |
| 11.05.2010 |
26.05.2010 |
2009 |
2.000 |
| 07.05.2009 |
20.05.2009 |
2008 |
1.375 |
| 24.04.2008 |
07.05.2008 |
2007 |
1.250 |
| 08.05.2007 |
22.05.2007 |
2006 |
0.625 |
| 09.05.2006 |
23.05.2006 |
2005 |
0.538 |
| 03.05.2005 |
24.05.2005 |
2004 |
0.500 |
| 06.05.2004 |
25.05.2004 |
2003 |
0.325 |
| 12.05.2003 |
27.05.2003 |
2002 |
0.525 |
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2001 |
0.000 |
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2000 |
0.000 |
| 05.05.2000 |
23.05.2000 |
1999 |
0.563 |
| 27.04.1999 |
12.05.1999 |
1998 |
0.500 |
| 04.05.1998 |
20.05.1998 |
1997 |
0.250 |
| 27.05.1997 |
11.06.1997 |
1996 |
0.875 |
| 20.06.1996 |
05.07.1996 |
1995 |
0.688 |
| 06.06.1995 |
22.06.1995 |
1994 |
0.250 |
| 19.05.1994 |
10.06.1994 |
1993 |
0.625 |
* The share was split in May 1997 and again in May 2009. The dividend has been adjusted accordingly.