dividend

Allianz's new dividend policy focuses on private investors. CEO Oliver Bäte and CFO Claire-Marie Coste-Lepoutre elaborate on the new approach.

The decision to reduce the dividend to the statutory minimum for three years also marks Bayer's departure as a reliable dividend payer.

UBS promises more dividends and higher returns, but the share price initially falls. The dilemma: If the bank promises too much, it damages its credibility; if it promises too little, it frustrates its shareholders.

Despite the loss reported by its subsidiary Siemens Energy, Siemens shareholders can still hope for a higher dividend. CFO Ralf Thomas is content with the business performance in the fourth quarter.