Dividend Information
For the year ended 2020, the SES Board of Directors has proposed a dividend of EUR 0.40 per A-share and EUR 0.16 per B-share, consistent with 2019 and the Board’s commitment to maintain a base dividend of EUR 0.40 per A-share and EUR 0.16 per B-share. The dividend, which was approved by shareholders at the AGM on 1 April 2021, will be paid on 22 April 2021.
Dividend payments made to SES shareholders are subject to a Luxembourg withholding tax of 15%. In many instances, depending on the tax domicile of the shareholder, this tax credit can be used to offset other taxes that might be payable by the shareholder. For more information on this subject, shareholders should consult their broker or tax adviser.
The dividend history for the last ten years has been as follows:
| Financial year | Dividend per A-share |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 0.40 |
| 2018 | 0.80 |
| 2017 | 0.80 |
| 2016 | 1.34 |
| 2015 | 1.30 |
| 2014 | 1.18 |
| 2013 | 1.07 |
| 2012 | 0.97 |
| 2011 | 0.88 |
| 2010 | 0.80 |
Tax Credits
Dividend payments made to SES shareholders are subject to a Luxembourg withholding tax of 15%. In many instances, depending on the tax domicile of the shareholder, this tax credit can be used to offset other taxes that might be payable by the shareholder. For more information on this subject, shareholders should consult their broker or tax adviser.
Share Buy-Back
Official notifications sent to the Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) describing the share buy-back Programme at SES:
Official notice of Share-Buy-Back programme 6 May 2021 (FR)
In accordance with Article 241-4 of the regulations of the AMF, the quantity, cost and average cost of shares bought as part of the Buy-Back Programme are reported as required.
Official notifications describing the old share buy-back Programme at SES, sent to the Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF):
Official notice of Share-Buy-Back programme 20 April 2020 (FR)
Official notice of Share-Buy-Back programme 9 April 2019 (FR)
Official notice of Share-Buy-Back programme 9 April 2018 (FR)
Official notice of Share-Buy-Back programme 7 April 2017 (FR)
Official notice of Share-Buy-Back programme 8 April 2016 - FR
Official notice of Share-Buy-Back programme 3 April 2015 (FR)
Official notice of Share-Buy-Back programme 4 April 2014 (FR)
Official notice of the Share Buy-Back programme 25 May 2011 (FR)
Official notice of the Share Buy-Back Programme 10 June 2010 FR)
Official notice of the Share Buy-Back Programme 4 July 2008 (FR)
Official notice of the Share Buy-Back Programme 12 March 2008 (FR)
Official notifications relating to the execution of the share buy-back Programme
AMF Report of transactions 7 to 11 June 2021
AMF Report of transactions 31 May to 4 June 2021
AMF Report of transactions 24 to 28 May 2021
AMF Report of transactions 17 to 21 May 2021
AMF Report of transactions 26 to 30 April 2021
AMF Report of transactions 19 to 23 April 2021
AMF Report of transactions 12 to 16 April 2021
AMF Report of transactions 5 to 9 April 2021
AMF Report of transactions 22 to 26 March 2021
AMF Report of transactions 15 to 19 March 2021
Liquidity Contracts
Rothschild Contract Termination Letter - 30 Sept 2020