BECAUSE CULTURE IS A VALUABLE ASSET.

This year, for the first time, the limitation period for the remuneration for the usage of rights in 2017 will expire. With the final distribution 2017, reserves withheld for that year will be paid out to right holders. The final distribution 2017 will take place, together with the annual supplementary distribution and payments from abroad. Due to the implementation of related technical changes, the pay-out date has been postponed to October 16th. As of next year, the annual supplementary distribution, including the final distribution as well as payments from abroad, will again be paid out in summer.