Dividends
The table shows the evolution of dividends paid in the last financial years.
| Dividends paid | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N° of shares entitled to dividend distribution | 717,473,508 | 717,473,508 | 717,473,508 | 717,473,508 | 437,464,084 | 443,993,991 | 443,993,991 |
| Dividend per share (€) | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0.17 | 0.16 | 0.15 |
| Number of preference shares having dividend right (million) | - | - | - | - | 273,479,517 | 273,479,517 | 273,479,493 |
| Preference shares – Unit dividend (€) | - | - | - | - | 0,19 | 0,18 | 0,17 |
| Unipol Gruppo S.p.A. net profit - local GAAP (€m) | 66 | 213 | 160 | 166 | 167 | 146 | 195 |
| Total dividends (€m) | 129 | 129 | 128 | 128 | 126 | 120 | 113 |
| Payout | n.s. | 60% | 80% | 77% | 75% | 82.3% | 58% |