Employee shares

ThyssenKrupp employee share program 2012:

In spring 2012, around 71,000 employees at the German subsidiaries were once again offered the opportunity to acquire ThyssenKrupp shares at special rates. The program attracted a record participation rate of 60%.

Around one in two employees also participated in each of the previous programs between 2001 and 2011.

The offer was based on the 50/50 model: Employees can purchase ThyssenKrupp shares up to a value of €270 and receive a 50% contribution from their employer – i.e. up to €135.

Under German tax law (§ 3 No. 39 Income Tax Act (EStG)), this 50% employer contribution is free of tax and social security contributions.

In addition to Germany, employee share programs also exist in France, Spain and the United Kingdom, where they are adapted to national circumstances.