SAP Proposes Dividend of €2.20 per Share

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SAP SE announces a recommended dividend increase of €2.20 per share for fiscal year 2023, representing a 7.3% rise from the previous year. The total dividend distribution is set to be approximately €2.568 billion, with a pay-out ratio of 43.1%. The company aims to benefit shareholders appropriately from its 2023 profits, following a dividend policy to pay at least 40% of post-tax profits. The elections of shareholder representatives to the SAP Supervisory Board are also outlined, with notable candidates nominated for election or re-election.

Positive

• Recommended dividend increase of €2.20 per share for fiscal year 2023.
• Total dividend distribution of approximately €2.568 billion with a pay-out ratio of 43.1%.
• Company's aim to benefit shareholders from 2023 profits with a dividend policy to pay at least 40% of post-tax profits.
• Elections of shareholder representatives to the SAP Supervisory Board with notable candidates nominated for election or re-election.

Negative

• None.

• Candidates for Shareholder Representative Elections Announced 

WALLDORF, Germany, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Supervisory Board and Executive Board of SAP SE (NYSE: SAP) recommend that shareholders approve a dividend of €2.20 per share for fiscal year 2023. This is an increase of €0.15, or 7.3% compared to the dividend paid for fiscal year 2022. If approved by shareholders and assuming the same level of treasury shares as at December 31, 2023, the total amount distributed in dividends would be approximately €2.568 billion (2022: €2.393 billion), representing a pay-out ratio of 43.1% (2022: 139.6%).

SAP believes that its shareholders should benefit appropriately from the profit the Company made in 2023. The Company's dividend policy is to pay a dividend totaling 40% or more of profit after tax.

The following dates are relevant for the dividend payment:

Record date for dividend payment: May 15, 2024
Ex-dividend date: May 16, 2024
Payment date: May 21, 2024

Elections of Shareholder Representatives to the SAP Supervisory Board

As announced, on February 11, 2024, the Supervisory Board has nominated Pekka Ala-Pietilä to stand for election at the 2024 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (AGM) as shareholder representative on the SAP Supervisory Board.

• Dr. h. c. mult. Pekka Ala-Pietilä (67), Helsinki, Finland, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Sanoma Corporation, Helsinki, Finland. In case of election, his term would expire in 2026. The Supervisory Board intends to elect him as chair.

Further, the Supervisory Board is announcing the nomination of the following candidate to stand for election:

• Prof. Dr. Ralf Herbrich (49), Falkensee, Germany, Managing director, professor for artificial intelligence and sustainability, Hasso Plattner Institute for Digital Engineering gGmbH, Potsdam, Germany. In case of election, his term would expire in 2028.

Additionally, three candidates have been nominated to stand for re-election:

• Aicha Evans (54), Los Gatos, CA, USA, Chief Executive Officer and member of the Board of Directors, Zoox, Inc., Foster City, California, USA. In case of re-election, her term would expire in 2028.
• Gerhard Oswald (70), Walldorf, Germany, Managing director, Oswald Consulting GmbH, Walldorf, Germany; Associate lecturer, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany. In case of re-election, his term would expire in 2026.
• Dr. Friederike Rotsch (51), Königstein im Taunus, Germany, Group General Counsel, Deutsche Bank AG, Frankfurt, Germany. In case of re-election, her term would expire in 2028 and she would continue in the role of Lead Independent Director.

These nominations are in alignment with the Profile of Skills and Expertise, the Supervisory Board's Diversity Policy, and the objectives set by the Supervisory Board for its own composition. 

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 21, 2024. The depositary bank will then convert the dividend payment from euro into US dollars as promptly as practicable.

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About SAP

SAP's strategy is to help every business run as an intelligent, sustainable enterprise. As a market leader in enterprise application software, we help companies of all sizes and in all industries run at their best: SAP customers generate 87% of total global commerce. Our machine learning, Internet of Things (IoT), and advanced analytics technologies help turn customers' businesses into intelligent enterprises. SAP helps give people and organizations deep business insight and fosters collaboration that helps them stay ahead of their competition. We simplify technology for companies so they can consume our software the way they want – without disruption. Our end-to-end suite of applications and services enables business and public customers across 26 industries globally to operate profitably, adapt continuously, and make a difference. With a global network of customers, partners, employees, and thought leaders, SAP helps the world run better and improve people's lives. For more information, visit www.sap.com. 

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FAQ

What is the recommended dividend increase per share for fiscal year 2023?

SAP SE has announced a recommended dividend increase of €2.20 per share for fiscal year 2023.

What is the total dividend distribution proposed by SAP for fiscal year 2023?

The total dividend distribution proposed by SAP for fiscal year 2023 is approximately €2.568 billion.

What is the pay-out ratio for the dividend distribution in fiscal year 2023?

The pay-out ratio for the dividend distribution in fiscal year 2023 is 43.1%.

What is SAP's dividend policy regarding profit distribution to shareholders?

SAP's dividend policy aims to pay at least 40% of post-tax profits to benefit shareholders appropriately.

Who are some of the notable candidates nominated for election or re-election to the SAP Supervisory Board?

Notable candidates nominated for election or re-election to the SAP Supervisory Board include Pekka Ala-Pietilä, Prof. Dr. Ralf Herbrich, Aicha Evans, Gerhard Oswald, and Dr. Friederike Rotsch.