Dividend Information
Dividend Policy
The Board of SES is proposing a dividend of EUR 0.80 for each A class share for 2018. This dividend, which is subject to approval at the company's AGM on 4 April 2019, will be paid to shareholders on 25 April 2019.
The dividend in recent years has been as follows:
| Financial Year | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 |
| Dividend per A Class share (Euros) | 0.44 | 0.60 | 0.66 | 0.73 | 0.80 | 0.88 | 0.97 | 1.07 | 1.18 | 1.30 | 1.34 | 0.80 | 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.