Press Releases 2004

April 15, 2004
Bilfinger Berger increases dividend by 30%: Shareholders to receive €1.30 per share

Bilfinger Berger had a successful year in 2003: As we have already reported, our output volume and order backlog set new records. Our operating profit increased by 36% to €101 million (2002: €74 million), and our net profit of €126 million (2002: €115 million) was 10% higher than in the prior year.

The Supervisory Board of Bilfinger Berger AG approved the financial statements for the 2003 financial year during its meeting of April 14, 2004. At the Annual General Meeting to be held in Mannheim on May 26, 2004 it will be proposed that a dividend of €0.65 per share (2002: €0.55) and an additional bonus of €0.65 per share (2002: €0.45) be distributed. In aggregate, the dividend and bonus will thus rise by 30%, to €1.30 per share (2002: €1.00).

After the dividend distribution, which will total €48 million (2002: €36 million), an amount of €78 million - the same amount as in the prior year - will remain within the Group to strengthen the unappropriated retained earnings.