Dividends paid in july 2009 and 2008 were € 16,246 thousands (0,18 € per share) and € 14,988 thousands
(€ 0.17 per share) respectively. In the next Ordinary Shareholder Meeting for the exercise 2010 a dividend will be proposed of € 0.19 for 2009, which will equate to a total dividend payment of € 17,189 thousands. These consolidated accounts do not reflect this proposed dividend.