A hundred-year balance Annual Report 2010 - Uzin Utz AG

Clarity of Objectives and Transparency
The generation and channelling of investment capital
for further growth was one of the main reasons for the
foundation of Uzin Utz AG in the year 1997.
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Due to the distribution of the share capital of Uzin Utz
AG, spectacular highs and lows in the share price occur
rather rarely – a highly desirable effect for the purposes
of the sustainable and long-term orientation of our
company strategy.
A clear source feeds a clean and powerful flow,
which brings forth blossoming banks.
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The value of Uzin Utz shares nevertheless started off
the year with a dynamic upwards trend: Beginning at the
weakened price of €17.60 brought about by the financial
crisis, it reached a high of €26.30 over the course of the
year. By the end of the year, the shares had gained almost
20%, and were being quoted at €20.27. The share
price has stabilised at the moment at just on €24.00 (as
of March 2011). In view of the overall encouraging revenue
situation, a dividend of €0.80 is to be paid out in
2011, together with a Jubilee dividend of €0.20, making
a total of €1.00.
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Our open and regular communication ensured the
maximum of transparency and information reliability for
our shareholders and other interested parties.
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In addition to the group and annual financial statements,
regular interim reports, press releases and ad-hoc
announcements ensured the up-to-date and comprehensive
level of information. (Uzin Utz AG also publishes a
financial calendar well in advance on all important dates
and publications of the company)
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In its capacity as “Designated Sponsor”, we were once
again able to count on the valuable support and partnership
of the LBBW.
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1975
Willy Brandt is awarded with the
Nobel Peace Prize
Olympic Games in Munich. In Germany, more than 700,000
new homes are completed.
Germany is winner of the World
Football Cup.
Start of production of joint
sealant at UZIN.
24 Shares and investor relations