Dividend Information
The Board of SES has proposed a dividend of EUR 0.40 for each A class share for 2020. This dividend has been approved at the company's AGM on 1 April 2021 and will be paid to shareholders on 22 April 2021
The dividend in recent years has been as follows:
| Financial Year | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend per A Class share (Euros) | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.80 | 0.80 | 1.34 | 1.30 |
| Financial Year | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend per A Class share (Euros) | 1.18 | 1.07 | 0.97 | 0.88 | 0.80 | 0.73 |
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 20 April 2020 (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 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)
Liquidity Contracts
Rothschild Contract Termination Letter - 30 Sept 2020