As at 31 December 2011, the share capital of Swisscom Ltd amounted to CHF 51,801,943. The share capital is divided into registered shares with a nominal value of CHF 1 per share. The shares are fully paid-up.
Changes in capital
Development of the shareholders' equity of Swisscom Ltd in the individual financial statements under commercial law in the years 2009 to 2011:
CHF in millions | Share capital | General reserves | Reserve for treasury shares | Retained earnings | Total |
| Balance at December 31. 2009 | 52 | 255 | 1 | 3,676 | 3,984 |
Net income | - | - | - | 2,201 | 2,201 |
Dividends paid | - | - | - | (1,036) | (1,036) |
Balance at December | 52 | 255 | 1 | 4,841 | 5,149 |
Net income | - | - | - | 474 | 474 |
Dividends paid | - | (234) | - | (854) | (1,088) |
Balance at December | 52 | 21 | - | 4,462 | 4,535 |