SAP Proposes Dividend of €2.05 per Share

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SAP SE has proposed a dividend of €2.05 per share for fiscal year 2022, marking a 5% increase from the previous year. This dividend distribution, if approved, would amount to approximately €2.4 billion, reflecting a substantial pay-out ratio of 140%. The company emphasizes its commitment to rewarding shareholders based on its profits, aiming for a dividend policy of at least 40% of profit after tax. Furthermore, the 2023 Annual General Meeting will be held physically in Mannheim, Germany, on May 11, 2023, where shareholders will also vote on proposed changes to the executive compensation system to enhance performance alignment.

Positive

• Proposed dividend of €2.05 per share, a 5% increase from 2021.
• Total dividend distribution could reach approximately €2.4 billion.
• High pay-out ratio of 140%, indicative of shareholder return focus.

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• None.

• Annual General Meeting of Shareholders to Be Held as Physical Event
• SAP Supervisory Board Proposes Changes to Executive Compensation System

WALLDORF, Germany, Feb. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Supervisory Board and Executive Board of SAP SE (NYSE: SAP) have decided to recommend that shareholders approve a dividend of €2.05 per share for fiscal year 2022. This is an increase of €0.10, or 5% compared to the regular dividend paid for fiscal year 2021. The dividend for 2021 consisted of a regular dividend of €1.95 and a special dividend of €0.50 in celebration of SAP SE's 50th anniversary for a total dividend of €2.45. If approved by shareholders and assuming the same level of treasury shares, the total amount distributed in dividends would be approximately €2.4 billion (2021: €2.865 billion including the special dividend), representing a pay-out ratio of 140% (2021: 53% total dividend, 43% excluding the special dividend).

SAP believes that its shareholders should benefit appropriately from the profit the Company made in 2022. The Company's dividend policy is to pay a dividend totaling 40% or more of profit after tax.

2023 Annual General Meeting to be Held as Physical Event

The Executive Board, with the approval of the Supervisory Board, has decided to hold the 2023 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders as a physical event in the SAP Arena in Mannheim, Germany on May 11, 2023. The whole event will be webcast on the Company's website and online voting options will be available. Further details will be published at https://www.sap.com/agm in late March.  

SAP Supervisory Board Proposes Changes to the Executive Compensation System

The SAP Supervisory Board has proposed changes to the executive compensation system, addressing investor feedback. Points addressed in the proposal include: increased alignment of pay for performance, expanded non-financial indicators in both the short-term incentive and long-term incentive, lowered caps, and increased share ownership guidelines. Shareholders' approval will be sought for the new system at the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders. Further details will be published at https://www.sap.com/agm in late March. 

Note to holders of SAP ADRs (American Depositary Receipts):

One SAP ADR represents one SAP SE share. The final dividend amount per ADR is dependent upon the euro/US dollar exchange rate. Since SAP SE pays cash dividends on the ordinary shares in euro, the exchange rate fluctuations will affect the US dollar amounts received by holders of ADRs. The final dividend payment by SAP SE to the depositary bank is scheduled for May 16, 2023. The depositary bank will then convert the dividend payment from euro into US dollars as promptly as practicable.

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About SAP

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FAQ

What is the proposed dividend per share for SAP in 2022?

The proposed dividend per share for SAP in 2022 is €2.05.

When will SAP's Annual General Meeting be held?

SAP's Annual General Meeting will be held on May 11, 2023.

What is the dividend payment date for SAP in 2023?

The final dividend payment by SAP is scheduled for May 16, 2023.

What is SAP's pay-out ratio for the proposed dividend?

The pay-out ratio for the proposed dividend is 140%.

How much total dividend will SAP pay if the proposal is approved?

If approved, SAP will distribute approximately €2.4 billion in dividends.