Dividend
Here you find our dividend policy and proposed dividend for 2022
Ordinary dividend to shareholders
For 2022, the Board of Directors proposes to the Annal General Meeting (AGM) an ordinary dividend of SEK 2.00 per share (2.05), totaling SEK 7.9 billion (8.3). The dividend should be split and distributed in four tranches of SEK 0.50 per share.
First distribution
The Board of Directors proposes that the final day for trading in shares entitling shareholders to dividend be set for April 5, 2023, and that the first day of trading in shares excluding rights to dividend be set for April 6, 2023. The recommended record date at Euroclear Sweden for the right to receive dividend will be April 11, 2023. If the AGM votes to approve the Board’s proposals, the dividend is expected to be distributed by Euroclear Sweden on April 14, 2023.
Second distribution
The Board of Directors proposes that the final day for trading in shares entitling shareholders to dividend be set for July 27, 2023, and that the first day of trading in shares excluding rights to dividend be set for July 28, 2023. The recommended record date at Euroclear Sweden for the right to receive dividend will be July 31, 2023. If the AGM votes to approve the Board’s proposals, the dividend is expected to be distributed by Euroclear Sweden on August 3, 2023.
Third distribution
The Board of Directors proposes that the final day for trading in shares entitling shareholders to dividend be set for October 24, 2023, and that the first day of trading in shares excluding rights to dividend be set for October 25, 2023. The recommended record date at Euroclear Sweden for the right to receive dividend will be October 26, 2023. If the AGM votes to approve the Board’s proposals, the dividend is expected to be distributed by Euroclear Sweden on October 31, 2023.
Fourth distribution
The Board of Directors proposes that the final day for trading in shares entitling shareholders to dividend be set for February 1, 2024, and that the first day of trading in shares excluding rights to dividend be set for February 2, 2024. The recommended record date at Euroclear Sweden for the right to receive dividend will be February 5, 2024. If the AGM votes to approve the Board’s proposals, the dividend is expected to be distributed by Euroclear Sweden on February 8, 2024.
Dividend history
Approval at AGM | Dividend for fiscal year | SEK/share | SEK million total |
---|---|---|---|
2023 | 2022 |
2.00 |
7,864 |
2022 |
2021 |
2.05 |
8,252 |
2021 |
2020 |
2.00 |
8,179 |
2020 |
2019 |
2.45 |
10,019 |
2019 |
2018 |
2.36 |
9,985 |
2018 |
2017 |
2.30 |
9,959 |
2017 |
2016 |
2.00 |
8,660 |
2016 |
2015 |
3.00 |
12,990 |
2015 |
2014 |
3.00 |
12,990 |
2014 |
2013 |
3.00 |
12,990 |
2013 |
2012 |
2.85 |
12,341 |
2012 |
2011 |
2.85 |
12,341 |
2011 |
2010 |
2.75 |
12,349 |
2010 |
2009 |
2.25 |
10,104 |
2009 |
2008 |
1.80 |
8,083 |
2008 |
2007 |
4.00*** |
17,962*** |
2007 |
2006 |
6.30** |
28,290** |
2006 |
2005 |
3.50* |
15,717* |
2005 |
2004 |
1.20 |
5,610 |
2004 |
2003 |
1.00 |
4,675 |
2003 |
2002 |
0.40 |
1,870 |
* Including SEK 2.25 per share and SEK 10,104 million in extra ordinary dividend.
** Including SEK 4.50 per share and SEK 20,207 million in extra ordinary dividend.
*** Including SEK 2.20 per share and SEK 9.9 billion in extra ordinary dividend.