As at 31 December 2010, the share capital of Swisscom Ltd amounted to CHF 51,801,943. The share capital is divided into registered shares with a nominal value of CHF 1 per share. The shares are fully paid-up.
Changes in capital
Development of the shareholders' equity of Swisscom Ltd in the individual financial statements under commercial law in the years 2008 to 2010:
CHF in millions | Share capital | General reserves | Reserve for treasury shares | Retained earnings | Total |
| Balance at December 2008 | 53 | 255 | 738 | 3'699 | 4'745 |
Net income | - | - | - | 779 | 779 |
Dividends paid | - | - | - | (984) | (984) |
| Share capital reduction | (1) | - | (737) | 182 | (556) |
Balance at December 2009 | 52 | 255 | 1 | 3'676 | 3'984 |
Net income | - | - | - | 2'201 | 2'201 |
Dividends paid | - | - | - | (1'036) | (1'036) |
Balance at December 2010 | 52 | 255 | 1 | 4'841 | 5'149 |