SAP is one the few software companies to enable its shareholders to share in the Company's success by paying a dividend as a long-standing tradition. For more information, read the press release, "SAP Recommends Dividend of €0.50 Per Ordinary Share."
Following are the dividends for SAP AG ordinary shares adjusted for stock splits:
Effective Dividend Payments
The following table shows the effective dividend payment without tax credit in Euros:
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1999
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2000
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2001
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2002
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2003
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2004
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2005
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2006
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2007
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2008
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Ordinary Shares
|
1.57
|
0.57
|
0.58
|
0.60
|
0.80
|
1.10
|
1.45
|
0.46
|
0.50
|
0.50
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|
Preference Shares *
|
1.6
|
0.58
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
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*) In 2001, preference shares were converted into ordinary shares.
Additional information on dividends for SAP American Depositary Receipts.