01—Abstract
Summary
Summary of the 8-K filed April 14, 2026. Cited figures are marked; the original filing is the authoritative source.
Amrize Ltd. (AMRZ) has filed an 8-K report detailing a significant proposal for shareholders concerning a special one-time dividend.
The Company's Board of Directors has included a proposal in the proxy statement for the upcoming 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM) to distribute USD $0.44a per outstanding ordinary share. This special distribution will be funded from legal reserves stemming from capital contributions, indicating a move to return capital to shareholders. The approval of this proposal at the AGM, scheduled for April 21, 2026, is a key event for investors to monitor.
If approved, the special dividend would have specific trading and record dates. The last day for shareholders to trade shares and be entitled to the dividend is expected to be April 23, 2026, with shares trading ex-dividend on or around April 24, 2026. Record dates are set for April 24, 2026, on the New York Stock Exchange and April 27, 2026, on the SIX Swiss Exchange.
The actual distribution is anticipated on May 4, 2026. This filing primarily serves to inform investors about this capital return initiative and the associated timelines.
02—Key points
Key Highlights
- Amrize Ltd. (AMRZ) proposes a special one-time dividend of USD $0.44 per ordinary share.
- The dividend payment is to be funded from legal reserves derived from capital contributions.
- Shareholder approval is required at the 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM) on April 21, 2026.
- The last day to trade shares for dividend entitlement is April 23, 2026.
- Shares will trade ex-dividend on or around April 24, 2026.
- Record dates are April 24, 2026 (NYSE) and April 27, 2026 (SIX Swiss Exchange).
- The expected distribution date for the special dividend is May 4, 2026.
03—Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main purpose of this 8-K filing?
This 8-K filing primarily informs investors about a proposal by Amrize Ltd.'s Board of Directors to pay a special one-time dividend of USD $0.44 per ordinary share, subject to shareholder approval at the upcoming 2026 Annual General Meeting.
When will shareholders receive the special dividend if approved?
If the proposal is approved by shareholders, the special distribution is expected to occur on May 4, 2026. This assumes timely shareholder approval at the AGM on April 21, 2026.
What action do shareholders need to take to receive this dividend?
Shareholders do not need to take any specific action to receive the dividend if the proposal is approved. However, to be entitled to the dividend, they must hold shares through the last trading day with entitlement, which is April 23, 2026. Investors buying shares on or after April 24, 2026, will not receive this special distribution.
Where is the dividend being paid from?
The special dividend is to be paid as a special distribution out of the Company's legal reserves from capital contributions. This indicates that the dividend is not being paid from operating profits but rather from accumulated capital.
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