Heliad Equity Partners GmbH & Co. KGaA / Key word(s): Dividend
22.09.2010 07:24
++ Heliad Equity Partners plans to introduce consistent dividend policy
++ First distribution planned for 2010 financial year
++ Distribution quota: 25% to 50% of annual surplus
++ Stable earnings growth at portfolio companies
By paying a dividend, Heliad Equity Partners GmbH & Co KGaA (ISIN:
DE000A0L1NN5) plans to enable its shareholders to participate consistently
in the company's success in future. The management has laid down the basic
principles governing the dividend policy for the coming years. Accordingly,
Heliad aims to distribute between 25% and 50% of its annual surplus each
year as a dividend. The company plans to distribute a dividend for the 2010
financial year, and thus for the first time ever in its history.
A corresponding resolution is to be submitted for approval by the 2011
Annual General Meeting.
By introducing this dividend policy, Heliad Equity Partners is accounting
for its pleasing and stable long-term performance. The portfolio, with its
strict focus on direct investments in medium-sized companies, has been
optimised in recent years by scaling down those investments not consistent
with the company's strategy. Currently consisting of eight core
shareholdings, the portfolio provides a strong foundation for repeated
earnings contributions, while also allowing for additional purchases and
sales. Heliad is very much on target in the current 2010 financial year to
date.
'The first ever distribution we plan to make for the 2010 financial year
provides a clear signal of the importance we attach to shareholder value
within our focused investment approach. Heliad has already successfully
executed value-adding exits from portfolio companies in the past. With our
existing, larger and robust portfolio, regular exits will form a firm
component of the company's strategy in future. Our objective of paying a
dividend of between 25% and 50% of our annual surplus should provide new
and existing shareholders alike with an attractive possibility of
participating in our earnings', commented Ralf Flore, CEO of Heliad Equity
Partners.
++ About Heliad
Heliad is a listed investment company that invests in fast-growing,
medium-sized companies in German-speaking countries. Heliad selects
established, owner-managed business models with sales of between EUR 10 and
150 million, and focuses primarily on majority interests and controlling
minority interests. Further information on the company is available at
www.heliad.com.
Contact:
Heliad Equity Partners GmbH & Co. KGaA
Christoph D. Kauter
Deputy CEO
Phone: +49 69 71 91 59 65 39
E-mail: investor-relations@heliad.com
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Company: Heliad Equity Partners GmbH & Co. KGaA
Grüneburgweg 18
60322 Frankfurt am Main
Deutschland
Phone: +49 69 71 91 59 65 0
Fax: +49 69 71 91 59 65 11
E-mail: info@heliad.com
Internet: www.heliad.com
ISIN: DE000A0L1NN5
WKN: A0L1NN
Listed: Regulierter Markt in Frankfurt (Prime Standard); Freiverkehr
in München, Berlin, Stuttgart
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