Questions and Answers

Here you can find answers to frequently asked questions – regarding Capital Market and Siemens shares.

In case you have questions to Siemens in general, please have a look at the following FAQ page.

How can I purchase Siemens shares

You can purchase Siemens shares through a broker or a depository bank.

Where are Siemens shares listed?

Siemens shares are listed on the following stock exchanges: Frankfurt am Main, Xetra

When was the rearrangement from bearer shares to registered shares carried out?

The rearrangement to registered shares was carried out on August 16, 1999.

What is the par value of Siemens shares?

Siemens shares are shares without par value.

What indices is the Siemens share represented in?

The shares of Siemens AG are included in most share indicators; for example:

DAX 30 (German stock index)
EURO STOXX 50
STOXX Europe 50
S&P Global 100
STOXX Global 1800
STOXX Europe 600 Industrial Goods & Services
Dow Jones Sustainability Index
DivDAX (15 strongest DAX 30 companies by dividend yields)

Into how many shares is Siemens' common stock divided?

As of February 22, 2016, the common stock of Siemens AG is divided into 850,000,000 shares of no par value.

Does Siemens buy its own shares back?

Information regarding our current and previous share buybacks can be found here.

Has Siemens recently conducted a share split?

Siemens conducted two share splits in the recent past: in 1996 and 2001.

In 1996 one Siemens share was exchanged for ten new Siemens shares.

During the second share split in 2001 two Siemens shares were exchanged for three new Siemens shares. The share split was decided on the Annual Shareholders’ Meeting on February 22, 2001 and on April 30, 2001, each shareholder received an extra share for every two shares he or she already held.

How do I change my address in the stock register?

Please inform your depository bank of your change of address. The depository bank will then arrange for the update in the stock register.

What is the security ID number (WKN) of the Siemens share?

The security ID number is: 723 610.

What was the last dividend payment?

On February 5, 2020, the Annual Shareholders' Meeting resolved a dividend of €3.90 on each share of no par value entitled to receive a dividend for fiscal year 2019. The dividend was paid from February 10, 2020 onward by the depository banks via Clearstream Banking AG.

What is the withholding tax applied on the dividend payment?

Dividend distributions made by Siemens are subject to a current withholding tax of 25%. Moreover, a solidarity surcharge of 5.5% on the withholding tax is levied, resulting in a total withholding tax rate from dividends of 26.375%. For many Non-German Holders, the withholding tax rate is currently reduced under applicable income tax treaties.

Can I receive Siemens stock certificates?

The Annual Shareholders' Meeting in 1999 decided that no more stock certificates will be issued after the conversion to registered shares on August 16, 1999. Our capital stock is currently certified by several collective certificates.

I still hold stock certificates of Siemens stocks. How can I exchange these?

Certificates can be handed in to the security deposit of a credit institution of choice in Germany. The costs of depositing these certificates and their conversion into registered shares will be reimbursed by Siemens AG according to the arrangements with respective depository banks.