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UBS Group AG Announces CHF 2.50 Per Share Dividend for Financial Year 2017
UBS Group AG, the global financial services company and a leading player in wealth management, investment banking, and asset management, has announced a dividend of CHF 2.50 per share for the financial year 2017. The announcement was made at the company's Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Lausanne, Switzerland, on April 19, 2018.
The dividend represents a 4% increase on the prior year, reflecting UBS's commitment to returning value to its shareholders. The distribution will be out of available earnings, with an ex-date of April 25, 2018.
The AGM also approved other agenda items, including a capital reduction by way of cancellation of own shares after a share buyback. The meeting was a successful one, marking another step forward in UBS's growth and development.
UBS, headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, is a multinational company with a history of mergers and acquisitions. It made a significant acquisition in 2023, merging with Credit Suisse Group AG, expanding its scale and service offerings in wealth management and other financial services. As of 2025, UBS manages a balance sheet of approximately CHF 509 billion, with mortgage loans stable at CHF 281 billion.
Financially, UBS has demonstrated robust profit growth. The company reported an operating profit improvement of 6% to CHF 1.60 billion for the latest period. Despite the integration challenges from the Credit Suisse acquisition, UBS maintained strong capital ratios and a resilient balance sheet. Dividend payments are part of UBS's shareholder remuneration policy, and the CHF 2.50 dividend per share for 2017 reflects a strong commitment to returning value to shareholders.
Regarding the AGM, Regula Wallimann was elected as a new member of the Board of Directors. Rolf Dörig, Jean-Christophe Deslarzes, Ariane Gorin, Alexander Gut, Didier Lamouche, David Prince, and Kathleen Taylor were re-elected as members of the Board of Directors. The Remuneration Report 2017 was approved in an advisory vote by shareholders. Ernst & Young Ltd, Zurich was re-elected as auditors of the UBS Group AG for the business year 2018.
UBS is powered by eight lead brands: our, Modis, Badenoch & Clark, Spring Professional, Lee Hecht Harrison, Pontoon, Adia, and YOSS. With more than 34,000 employees in 60 countries, the company provides permanent and flexible employment to over 700,000 people daily. UBS is known for creating shared value and business innovation. The company serves over 100,000 organizations with HR services and technology and is a Fortune Global 500 company.
The company's culture of inclusivity, fairness, and teamwork was ranked number 2 on the Great Place to Work® - World's Best Workplaces 2017 list. UBS continues to deliver stable dividends and strong financial results, positioning itself as a key partner in human resource solutions and financial advisory globally.
Financial results for Q1 2018 will be announced on May 8, 2018, Q2 2018 on August 9, 2018, and Q3 2018 on November 6, 2018.
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