SAP Proposes €2.50 Dividend and Renews €10 Billion Capital Raise Authorization

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SAP SE announced its Annual General Meeting agenda, proposing a €2.50 per share dividend for fiscal year 2025 and seeking shareholder approval to renew an authorization to issue up to €10 billion in convertible bonds or similar instruments, alongside re-electing Supervisory Board members.

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• Proposed Dividend for Fiscal Year 2025

  SAP's Executive and Supervisory Boards propose a dividend of €2.50 per no-par value share for fiscal year 2025, totaling approximately €2.92 billion, to be paid on May 8, 2026.

• Renewal of Capital Raise Authorization

  Shareholders will vote on renewing an authorization for the Executive Board to issue up to €10 billion in convertible or warrant-linked bonds and create contingent capital for up to 100 million shares, extending this flexibility until May 2031. If all authorized shares were issued, dilution would be approximately 8.14%.

• Supervisory Board Elections

  Four Supervisory Board members, including current Chairperson Pekka Ala-Pietilä and designated successor René Obermann, are up for re-election, ensuring leadership continuity.

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The proposed €2.50 per share dividend for fiscal year 2025 represents a significant return to shareholders, reflecting the company's strong financial performance. Additionally, the renewal of the authorization to issue up to €10 billion in convertible or warrant-linked bonds and create corresponding contingent capital provides SAP with continued flexibility for future financing needs. While this authorization could lead to potential dilution of approximately 8.14% if fully utilized, it has not been exercised in its previous term, indicating it serves as a strategic option rather than an immediate plan for capital deployment. The re-election of key Supervisory Board members, including the Chairperson and his designated successor, ensures continuity in corporate governance.