Ackermans & van Haaren is a diversified group active in 4 key sectors:


Dredging and environmental services (DEME 2nd largest dredging company in the world),

Human resources services (Solvus Resource Group, n°5 in the European temporary labor market),

Financial services (Bank Delen, one of the largest independent private asset managers in Belgium - Bank J. Van Breda & C°, niche bank for entrepreneurs and liberal professions),

and Private equity (Sofinim, one of the largest risk capital providers in Belgium.



Key Figures and Dividend per Share (in €)
2004
2003
2002
2001
2000
Shareholders' Equity (part group)
21.17
17.91
16.81
16.80
14.83
Net Profit
4.01
1.64
2.20
2.74
2.39
Dividend per Share

Gross
0.65
0.54
0.51
0.51
0.44
Net
0.49
0.41
0.38
0.38
0.33
With VVPR Strip Net
0.55
0.46
0.43
0.43
0.37