Dividends & dividend policy
Here, you will find information about Knowit's dividend policy, share dividend, and dividend history.
Dividend policy
The Board has adopted a dividend policy aimed at maintaining or increasing dividends each year. The dividend shall reflect the Board’s view on the expected market development over the next few years.
Increased dividend
Knowit’s Board proposes an increased dividend of SEK 7.00 (0.00) per share, for a total of SEK 139.0 (0.00) million, corresponding to 53.3 percent of the earnings per share.
Dividends, SEK, Millions
| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | |
| To the shareholders in Knowit AB | 61.3 | 78.5 | 92.5 | 114.3 | -* |
| Dividends paid out | 72.1 | 82.8 | 99.1 | 122.9 | 8.4 |
* The Boards retracted its proposal for a dividend of SEK 6.40 per share for the financial year 2019. The decision was made to prioritize the financial stability of the company, given the uncertain situation due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dividend per share, SEK
| 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | |
| Dividend per share, SEK | 7.00* | -** | 5.80 | 4.75 | 3.75 |
* Proposed dividend.
** The Boards retracts its proposal of a dividend of SEK 6.40 per share for the financial year 2019. The decision is made to prioritize the financial stability of the Company given the uncertain situation due to the COVID-19 pandemic.