The dividend is the part of the net result distributed to the Shareholders. The amount of the dividend is submitted to the approval of the Shareholders during the Annual General Meeting. At Air Liquide, once voted, the dividend is paid once a year into your bank account, usually in May.
You do not have to do anything to receive your dividends.
For direct registered shares, the dividend, net of any withholdings*, are paid by Air Liquide directly into your bank account. Please check that your bank details  are up to date on your Shareholder Portal in the "My profile" section.If you hold intermediary registered shares or bearer shares, Air Liquide distributes the gross dividend to your financial institution, which will then credit your account with the dividend, less any deductions*.
If you hold your registered shares for more than two full calendar years, the loyalty bonus gives you the right to a 10% increase in the dividend.
For further information please read our dedicated Factsheet.
* When a Shareholder receives dividends, a 30% withholding is deducted: 17.2% in social security contributions and 12.8% for the advance tax withholding, unless you request exemption from this advance withholding.