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Dividends
Our shareholders benefit from our reliable dividend policy, which is based on our business performance and allows our shareholders to participate accordingly.
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The current dividend constitutes the minimum level, assuming a stable economic environment. While Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany aims to continuously develop dividends in line with business performance and earnings progression, dividend growth can deviate, e.g. in times of restructuring or because of significant global economic developments. Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany also aims at a target corridor of 20-25% of EPS pre.
A dividend of 2.20 Euro per share has been approved by the Annual General Meeting for the fiscal year 2025.
The dividend is subject to withholding tax.
Dividend payments for fiscal year 2025:
April 24, 2026: Annual General Meeting
April 27, 2026: Ex Dividend Date
April 28, 2026: Record Date
April 29, 2026: Pay Date
Paying Agent: Deutsche Bank AG
Stable dividend payments ensure minimum return for shareholders*
Dividend yield: 1.8% (based on closing price at 2025 year end)
1Adjusted to the new number of shares after the share split (June 30, 2014).
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