Dividends

Our shareholders benefit from our reliable dividend policy. Dividends have continuously grown over the last few years. See for yourself.

Dividends to rely on

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. The company 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 2023.

The dividend is subject to withholding tax.

Dividend payments for fiscal year 2023:

April 26, 2024: Annual General Meeting

April 29, 2024: Ex Dividend Date

April 30, 2024: Record Date

May 2, 2024: Pay Date

Paying Agent: Deutsche Bank AG

Stable dividend payments ensure minimum return for shareholders*

Dividend yield: 1.5% (based on closing price at 2023 year end)

*Forward Looking Statement: Subject to operational performance,economic environment and approval by the AGM.¹Adjusted to the new number of shares after the share split (June 30, 2014).

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Directors' Dealings

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