2. capital structure

Capital

Orell Füssli Holding Ltd’s share capital consists of 1,960,000 registered shares with a par value of 1 CHF and is fully paid. Orell Füssli Holding Ltd has issued neither dividend-right certificates nor participation certificates.

At 31 December 2010, Orell Füssli Holding Ltd has authorised capital of up to CHF 0.4 million at its disposal. This was approved by the Annual General Meeting of shareholders held on 6 May 2009, for a maximum of 2 years. The relevant terms and conditions will be stipulated at the date of issue.

Orell Füssli Holding Ltd has no contingent capital at 31 December 2010.

Orell Füssli Holding Ltd has no outstanding options or convertible bonds at 31 December 2010.

changes in capital – orell füssli group
in CHF '000
31.12.10 31.12.09 31.12.08
Share capital, registered shares
1,960 1,960 1,960
Share capital, bearer shares
4,160 4,160 4,160
Legal reserve
149,803 149,407 116,758
Net profit
10,593 14,699 47,962
Total shareholders' equity
166,516 170,226 170,840

Details of changes in capital are listed in the financial report.

Restrictions on Transfer

The Articles of Incorporation of Orell Füssli Holding Ltd include no restrictions on transfers of shares.

The Articles of Incorporation of Orell Füssli Holding Ltd can be inspected at www.orellfuessli.com – Investors – Corporate Governance.