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1. What are the cornerstones of Swisscom's financial policy?
The cornerstones of Swisscom's financial policy are:

  • Maximum net debt of approximately two times EBITDA
  • Annual review of need for strategic flexibility (versus net debt limit of approx. two times EBITDA)
  • Funds not required for strategic flexibility can be returned to shareholders in addition to dividend payments based on 50% of operating free cash flow (OpFCF).
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2. Where can I find information on Swisscom's share performance?
We have an interactive share price graph where you can call up the closing rate on any given day. You will find this and other functions on the "Share price" page.


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3. How is the payout policy structured?
In accordance with Swisscom's payout policy, up to half of the operating free cash flow (OpFCF) is paid out to shareholders in the subsequent year, with payment at least on a par with the previous year's dividend. Swisscom defines OpFCF as: EBITDA minus capital expenditure plus/minus changes in net working capital minus payouts to minority interests. Operating free cash flow in 2012 amounted to CHF 1882 million.


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4. What was the total dividend payout for the Swisscom share over the last three years?
The Board of Directors proposed an ordinary dividend per share of CHF 20 for the 2009 financial year, CHF 21 for 2010, and an increase to CHF 22 for 2011. For the 2012 financial year, the Board of Directors will propose to the Annual General Meeting of Swisscom Ltd to be held on 4 April 2013 a dividend of CHF 22 per share. Further information can be found here.

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5. What is the ownership structure of Swisscom's shares?
At 31 December 2012 the share capital of Swisscom Ltd amounted to CHF 51,801,943, divided into registered shares with a nominal value of CHF 1 per share. The shares are fully paid-up. The Swiss federal government has a majority holding in the company in terms of capital and votes. It currently owns around 56,8% of the issued shares. The remaining 43% are freely tradable (free-float).

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6. Where are Swisscom shares traded?
Swisscom shares are listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange in Zurich and are traded in the main SIX Swiss Exchange segment. Trading in the United States is over-the-counter (OTC) as a level 1 programme. The instrument used is American Depositary Receipts (ADR).

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7. Where can I find information on the (last) Annual General Meeting?
We have summarised the most important information from the last Annual General Meeting under Corporate Governance. Here you will find all the minutes, speeches and presentations as well as video streams and, of course, the voting results.

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8. Where can I find information on upcoming Swisscom (financial) events?

On the "Financial calendar" page you will find a list of all current and upcoming Swisscom events.


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