As of April 15, 2007 the latest booking figures for the Kuoni Group show a 13% increase over the previous year, as will be announced today at the Annual General Meeting in Zurich. The Board of Directors recommends to the General Meeting that a dividend of CHF 3.00 be paid per Registered Share A and CHF 15.00 per Registered Share B. In addition, Wolfgang Beeser, Heinz Karrer and John Lindquist are recommended for election onto the Board.
As of April 15, 2007 Kuoni Group’s tour operating business showed a rise in book-ing figures in Swiss francs of 13% over the same period last year. At its Annual Results Media Conference back in March Kuoni was able to announce a positive trend and this has continued over the past few weeks. The figures for the key enti-ties are as follows:
| Switzerland |
+12% |
| Scandinavia |
+11% |
| France |
+8% |
| United Kingdom |
+12% |
| India |
+37% |
The Board of Directors will propose to the Annual General Meeting that a dividend of CHF 3.00 be paid per Registered Share A and CHF 15.00 per Registered Share B.
In Wolfgang Beeser, Heinz Karrer and John Lindquist the General Meeting will see the nomination of three people with extensive management expertise and years of experience in strategic management.
Notice: Further information will follow in the afternoon regarding the business covered in today’s Annual General Meeting.