Lonza Group AG?s board of directors proposed a 14% dividend increase from CHF 3.50 to CHF 4.00 per share. Subject to approval at the upcoming annual general meeting to be held on 8 May 2024, 50% of the dividend will be paid out of the capital contribution reserve and will therefore be free from Swiss withholding tax. The ex-dividend date is 13 May 2024, record-dividend date is 14 May 2024, and dividend-payment date is 15 May 2024.