The Vienna Insurance Group strives to distribute at least 30% of its Group net profit each year. In spite of the 23 million additional shares issued, a proposal will be made to distribute a dividend of EUR 1.10 per share, with a dividend payment date of 4 May 2009. To recognise the commitment shown by shareholders in the 2008 capital increase, a further proposal will be made to distribute a bonus dividend of EUR 0.90 per share to shareholders in late autumn 2009.