Hartmann’s shares are listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen (HART), and we create value for our shareholders through an attractive dividend policy and growth potential in attractive markets. See our corporate presentation for a brief overview of Hartmann as an investment case.
It is the general objective of the board of directors to distribute excess capital by way of dividends in order to maintain Hartmann’s equity ratio at a maximum of 45%. Our capital distributions will always take into account current growth plans and liquidity needs.
On 9 April 2019, the annual general meeting approved the motion of the board of directors to distribute dividends of DKK 9.50 (2018: DKK 9.50) per share for the financial year ended 31 December 2018, corresponding to DKK 66 million and a payout ratio of 69%.
At the end of 2018, Hartmann had approximately 2,400 registered shareholders, representing 6.5 million shares in aggregate, or 95% of the share capital:
Treasury shares
At 31 December 2018, the members of Hartmann’s board of directors and executive board held 0.1% of the share capital, and the group’s portfolio of treasury shares amounted to 1.4% of the share capital.
Flemming Steen
Chief Financial Officer
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