Financial targets

Long-term financial goals and dividend policy in the Oriola-KD Group

The Board of Directors of Oriola-KD Corporation has confirmed the long-term financial goals and dividend policy of the Oriola-KD Group. The Group’s long-term financial goals are based on the development of its operating profit (EBIT) and return on capital employed (ROCE).

Operating profit

The long-term goal for the Group’s operating profit (EBIT) excluding one-off items is set at growth of at least five per cent over the previous year.

Return on capital employed

Return on capital employed (ROCE) shall be at least 13 per cent in 2010.

Dividend policy

Oriola-KD will seek to pay out as dividends approximately 50 per cent of earnings per share annually. The company’s financial position and operational strategy shall be taken into consideration when determining annual dividend.