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 SolarWorld-shares
- When did SolarWorld AG go public? How high was the first price quotation?
SolarWorld AG went public on 11/08/1999. The issuing price amounted to 13.75 euros. The first price quotation was 14.20 euros.
- What is the Committee on Uniform Securities Identification Procedures (CUSIP) number and the International Security Identification Number (ISDN) of SolarWorld shares?
The CUSIP number is 510840, the ISIN is DE0005108401.
- Where are SolarWorld shares listed and in what form?
SolarWorld AG shares are listed as owner shares in the Prime Standard of the Frankfurt Securities Exchange. SolarWorld AG also figures on the TecDAX sampling index.
- On which indices are SolarWorld shares represented?
Indices
- What nominal value do SolarWorld stocks have?
The stocks have a calculated nominal value of 1 Euro.
- Where can I get information about the price of SolarWorld stock?
You will find current price information here
- How large is SolarWorld AG’s free float?
The free float amounted to approximately 62.10 percent on 12/31/2009. You will find the current stockholder structure here
- How high is the current basic capital? How has the basic capital developed since the shares were quoted on the stock exchange? (or only basic capital to the end of the year, without individual increases in capital)
SolarWorld AG’s basic capital amounted to 111.72 million euros. It is divided into 111.72 million shares
- How high were the former dividends?
Business year | Höhe Dividend/stock amounts* | Date of disbursement | | | | | 2008 | 0,15 | 05/22/2009 | | | | | 2007 | 0,14 | 05/23/2008 | | | | | 2006 | 0,20 | 05/24/2007 | | | | | 2005 | 0,50 | 05/24/2006 | | | | | 2004 | 0,36 | 05/25/2005 | | | | | 2003 | 0,18 | 05/26/2004 | | | | | 2002 | 0,18 | 05/27/2003 | | | | | 2001 | 0,35 | 05/28/2002 | | | | | 2000 | 0,30 | 05/29/2001 |
* Dividend proposal to the respective annual general meeting
- When will SolarWorld AG’s next Annual General Meeting be held?
The next annual general meeting will take place on May 20, 2010, in Bonn.
- Can every shareholder participate in the annual general meeting?
Every shareholder can participate in the Annual General Meeting himself or can be represented by an agent. A requirement for participation is evidence of share ownership on a specific record date and a timely application. The precise dates will be announced at the time the invitation to the annual general meeting is issued. Conditions of attendance
- Can the shareholder transfer his voting rights?
For shareholders who are either unable or unwilling to attend the Annual General Meeting in person, it is possible to issue a proxy and instructions. A shareholder can give advance notice of proxy and instructions to specific voting rights representatives who are known to the company and can empower them to vote in accordance with his instructions. Furthermore, it is possible to issue a proxy to a credit institution or a shareholders’ association. The proxy and instructions are to be sent directly to the latter. However, the shareholder should make sure, in advance, that the credit institution or the shareholders’ association will agree to exercise his voting rights as his representative. Proxy Voting
 SolarWorld Company
- When was SolarWorld AG founded?
In 1988, the individual company, Frank H. Asbeck Ingenieurbüro für Industrieanlagen was founded in Bonn. Until 1998, the company was engaged in projects to produce renewable energy. On 12/18/1998, these activities were transferred to the newly founded SolarWorld AG, which went public on 11/08/1999.
- Where is the headquarter of the company located?
The company headquarter is located in Bonn (North Rhine Westphalia), Germany.
- In which commercial register is SolarWorld AG entered?
SolarWorld AG is recorded at the Bonn Local Court under the commercial register number HRB 8319.
- In which sectors is the SolarWorld Group involved?
SolarWorld is active in the following areas of business: trading and recycling of solar silicon, wafers, cells and modules. Here you will obtain more information about these business areas.
- Where are the branches located?
The production facilities are located in Freiberg, Germany, Camarillo and Hillsboro in the United States and in Seoul, South Corea.
There are sales offices in the United States, Germany, Spain, South Africa and Singapore.
- How many employees does the SolarWorld group have worldwide?
As per 31 December 2009, SolarWorld AG employs about 2,725 people worldwide.
- What strategy does SolarWorld AG follow?
You will find information on our vision, mission and strategy on our Website under
Corporate philosophy
- Who belongs to the Executive Board of the company?
Here, you will find information about SolarWorld AG’s Executive Board.
- Who belongs to the Supervisory Board of the company?
Here, you will find information about SolarWorld AG’s Supervisory Board.
- When will SolarWorld AG publish its next business figures?
Please find this information in our Financial Calendar.
- How can I order the current group report?
On our Website, our Annual- and Interim reports are available for download as a pdf file. Additionally, you can also order printed copies here.
- How is the business year defined?
The business year corresponds to the calendar year.
- Under which accounting standards does SolarWorld prepare its balance sheets?
SolarWorld AG prepares its financial statements in accordance with the provisions of international accounting standards, the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), as they are to be applied in the European Union
- Does SolarWorld AG share the success of the company with its employees?
SolarWorld AG offers its employees and management personnel various participation programs. Already, in 2003, the company introduced, among other things, a successful profit-sharing program with employee participation. Under this program, all permanent employees will receive a success-related bonus in addition to their salary.
- What is the position of SolarWorld AG with regard to the principles of corporate governance?
You will find information about corporate governance here.
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