Added value and distribution
Trelleborg’s operation creates added value for many different groups of stakeholders, such as employees, customers, suppliers, shareholders and the local community. In 2006, this value totaled SEK 26,441 M. How this was distributed among the various stakeholders is illustrated in the diagram below. Next to suppliers of materials and services, the bulk of this value benefits employees in the form of salaries and other remuneration.
The Group’s dividend policy to shareholders is that, over the long term, the dividend should amount to between 30 and 50 percent of net profit for the year.
The proposed dividend is SEK 6.00 per share for the 2006 financial year, corresponding to about SEK 549 M.
A portion of this added value has been used for investments to enhance the environment and work-environment. In 2006, these investments amounted to SEK 77 M, see also under “costs and investments.”
Part of Trelleborg’s business concept is to supply products and solutions that protect the customers’ values. Examples of such values include material equipment, processes and people. In this manner, Trelleborg helps to maintain and create values in subsequent stages.