At which stock exchange are the shares of Walter Meier traded?

At the SIX Swiss stock exchange.

Since when have the shares of Walter Meier been traded at the stock exchange?

Since 1985.

Which nominal value does the share of Walter Meier possess?

The nominal value of the registered share -A- of Walter Meier is CHF 3.00.

How can I buy shares of Walter Meier?

Shares can be purchased through your custodian bank or an online broker.

How many shares of Walter Meier are there?

As of December 31, 2009 there are:

1'570'800 registered shares -A- with a nominal value of CHF 10.00 per share (listed - ISIN no. CH0015940247) and

3'300'000 registered shares -B- with a nominal value of CHF 2.00 per share (non listed).

What is the shareholder structure?

As of July 1, 2009, 71.8 % of the capital is held directly or indirectly by the principal shareholder Dr. Reto E. Meier. The remaining 28.2 % is the so-called free-floating part. In total there are nearly 1230 registered shareholders and custodian banks (so-called nominees).

Is the free-floating part adequate?

Not really. The free-floating part as well as the trading volume is not satisfactory. The governing bodies of Walter Meier reconsider periodically the opportunities for improvement.

Is voting stock not out-of-date and hindering a better share valutation?

Voting stock shows basically and essentially more potential to expand the free-float, without risking a hostile takeover. Furthermore, other similarly structured companies, for example, document that a good stock rating is still possible.

What are further important characteristics of the shares of Walter Meier?

The share of Walter Meier (symbol: WMN; ISIN no.: CH0015940247) is a registered share, that means bearing the shareholder's name and shareholders are entitled to one vote per share.

In which share indices is Walter Meier listed?

The share is represented in various indices and subindices, including the SPI (Swiss Performance Index), SPI EXTRA, SPI ex SLI and in the Swiss All Share Index.

How have sales and all the other key data developed during the past few years?

The 5-Year-Overview gives you more details.

How long before the annual shareholders' meeting can Walter Meier shares be traded?

The purchase and sale of Walter Meier shares can be made at any time; there is no trading freeze. The last date for entries in the share register is usually about six days before the annual shareholder's meeting. However, only those shares that are entered in the share register entitle the shareholders to vote.

Does profit distribution depend on the share price?

No. The profit distribution depends on the company's profit in the fiscal year as well as on other parameters.

What ist the company's dividend policy?

Walter Meier has a result-orientated dividend policy and as a rule 40 % to 70 % of the respective annual profit goes to the shareholders.

Is Walter Meier entitled to by its own shares?

The company is allowed to buy its own shares only if it has the necessary capital at its disposal and the total par value of the shares it buys does not exceed 10 % of the total share capital.

How can bearer shares "WHM Walter Meier Holding AG" be changed into registered shares of Walter Meier?

Please submit your bearer shares WMH to your bank. The bank in turn will then convert the shares according the rules of May 2003 "Split and conversion". For 1 bearer share WMH you will get 20 registered shares -A- Walter Meier (CH0015940247 / WMN).