Conti’s Shareholders May Receive Higher Dividend

According to media reports, Continental will probably increase its shareholders’ dividend payments. The German daily Die Welt has reported that company chairman, Manfred Wennemer, is currently considering such a step, referring to the excellent business figures in 2004. Continental AG paid 52 cents per share in 2003 financial year. According to the newspaper, the tyre manufacturer is said to have achieved its internal financial goals again in 2004.