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Amrize (AMRZ) proposes $0.44 special dividend with May 2026 payout

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Amrize Ltd announced that its board has proposed a special one-time dividend of USD $0.44 per outstanding ordinary share, to be paid as a special distribution from legal reserves from capital contributions, subject to shareholder approval at the 2026 Annual General Meeting on April 21, 2026.

If approved, the last trading day with entitlement to the distribution will be April 23, 2026. Shares are expected to trade ex-dividend on or around April 24, 2026, with record dates of April 24, 2026 for New York Stock Exchange shareholders and April 27, 2026 for SIX Swiss Exchange shareholders, and an expected payment date of May 4, 2026.

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Amrize proposes a one-time $0.44 cash-equivalent distribution, pending shareholder approval.

The board of Amrize Ltd plans a special one-time dividend of $0.44 per outstanding ordinary share, funded via a special distribution from legal reserves from capital contributions. This is a discrete capital return rather than a change to the regular dividend pattern.

The payout depends on shareholder approval at the April 21, 2026 AGM. Key timing milestones are the last trading day with entitlement on April 23, 2026, ex-dividend trading on or around April 24, 2026, and an expected distribution date of May 4, 2026.

Record dates differ by venue: April 24, 2026 for New York Stock Exchange shareholders and April 27, 2026 for SIX Swiss Exchange shareholders. The overall economic impact will depend on how this one-time payment compares to the company’s share price and regular dividend levels, which are not detailed here.

Item 8.01 Other Events Other
Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Special dividend amount USD $0.44 per share Proposed one-time distribution per outstanding ordinary share
AGM approval date April 21, 2026 2026 Annual General Meeting to vote on special distribution
Last trading day with entitlement April 23, 2026 Final day shares trade with right to receive distribution
Ex-dividend timing On or around April 24, 2026 Shares expected to trade ex-dividend
NYSE record date April 24, 2026 Record date for New York Stock Exchange shareholders
SIX record date April 27, 2026 Record date for SIX Swiss Exchange shareholders
Expected payment date May 4, 2026 Expected date of special distribution payment
special one-time dividend financial
"a proposal to pay a special one-time dividend in the form of a special distribution"
special distribution financial
"special distribution out of the legal reserves from capital contributions"
A special distribution is a one-time cash or asset payout a company gives to shareholders outside its regular dividend schedule, similar to receiving an unexpected bonus check. Investors care because it can signal extra cash or proceeds from an asset sale, temporarily boost returns, and change a company’s value per share or taxable income, so it affects portfolio income and the stock’s short-term price direction.
ex-dividend financial
"The shares will be traded ex-dividend on or around April 24, 2026."
Ex-dividend describes a stock trading without the right to receive the next scheduled dividend payment; if you buy the share on or after the ex-dividend date, the upcoming payout goes to the seller instead of you. It matters to investors because the stock price typically adjusts to reflect that lost payout, so understanding the ex-dividend date helps decide whether a trade will capture the dividend and can affect short-term price moves and tax or income strategies.
record date financial
"The record date for shareholders on the New York Stock Exchange will be April 24, 2026, and for shareholders on the SIX Swiss Exchange, the record date will be April 27, 2026."
The record date is the specific day when a company determines which shareholders are eligible to receive a dividend or participate in an upcoming vote. It’s like a cutoff date; if you own the stock on that day, you get the benefits or voting rights. This date matters because it decides who qualifies for certain company benefits.
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 14, 2026

Amrize Ltd
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Switzerland

1-42542

98-1807904
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
(Commission
File Number)
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)

Grafenauweg 8,
Zug 6300
(Address of principal executive offices, including Zip Code)

+41 41 562 3490
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
 
Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
 
Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
 
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
 
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:


Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Ordinary Shares, par value $0.01 per shareAMRZNew York Stock Exchange
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.




Item 8.01. Other Events.

The board of directors of Amrize Ltd (“Amrize” or the “Company”) included in the Company’s proxy statement for the 2026 Annual General Meeting to be held on April 21, 2026 (the “2026 AGM”) a proposal to pay a special one-time dividend in the form of a special distribution out of the legal reserves from capital contributions in the amount of USD $0.44 per outstanding ordinary share.

If the proposal to pay the special distribution is approved by the Company's shareholders at the 2026 AGM, the last trading day with entitlement to receive the distribution will be April 23, 2026. The shares will be traded ex-dividend on or around April 24, 2026. The record date for shareholders on the New York Stock Exchange will be April 24, 2026, and for shareholders on the SIX Swiss Exchange, the record date will be April 27, 2026. The distribution is expected to occur on May 4, 2026.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits
Exhibit No.Description
104Cover Page Interactive Data File – the cover page XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document.



SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
 





AMRIZE LTD


/s/ Denise Singleton
Date: April 14, 2026
Name:

Denise Singleton

Title:

Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What special dividend did Amrize Ltd (AMRZ) propose in this 8-K filing?

Amrize Ltd proposed a special one-time dividend of USD $0.44 per outstanding ordinary share. It would be paid as a special distribution from legal reserves from capital contributions, contingent on shareholder approval at the 2026 Annual General Meeting on April 21, 2026.

When will Amrize Ltd shareholders be entitled to the $0.44 special distribution?

If approved, the last trading day with entitlement to Amrize Ltd’s $0.44 special distribution will be April 23, 2026. Shareholders owning the stock on that date would qualify, before trading switches to ex-dividend status on or around April 24, 2026.

What are the record dates for Amrize Ltd’s special dividend on NYSE and SIX?

For Amrize Ltd’s proposed special distribution, the record date on the New York Stock Exchange will be April 24, 2026. On the SIX Swiss Exchange, the record date will be April 27, 2026, reflecting settlement differences between the two listing venues.

When is Amrize Ltd expected to pay the proposed $0.44 special dividend?

The proposed $0.44 per share special distribution by Amrize Ltd is expected to be paid on May 4, 2026. This timing follows shareholder approval at the 2026 AGM and the designated entitlement, ex-dividend, and record dates on the NYSE and SIX exchanges.

What shareholder approval is required for Amrize Ltd’s special one-time dividend?

The special one-time dividend of USD $0.44 per share requires approval at Amrize Ltd’s 2026 Annual General Meeting. The meeting is scheduled for April 21, 2026, and shareholders must approve the proposal before the entitlement, record, and payment dates take effect.

How is Amrize Ltd funding the proposed $0.44 special distribution?

Amrize Ltd plans to fund the proposed $0.44 per share special distribution from legal reserves from capital contributions. This structure treats the payment as a special one-time distribution from these reserves rather than as a routine recurring dividend from current-period earnings.

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