YIT as an investment
YIT is a leading European service company in building systems, construction services and services for industry. We build, develop and maintain quality living environments in the Nordic countries, Russia, the Baltic countries and Central Europe.
Our revenue for 2009 amounted to EUR 3,452 million. YIT share is quoted in the Large Cap segment of NASDAQ OMX Helsinki (trading code: YTY1V). YIT’s sector classification is Industrials. YIT share
We offer services in all fi elds of construction and building systems throughout the life cycle. We build residential units and other properties, entire areas and the required infrastructure. Through technical building system solutions as well as service and maintenance, we establish and maintain the desired conditions inside properties. We help industry to improve its operational efficiency and reliability. Market position
YIT Group’s business segments are Building and Industrial Services, Construction Services Finland and International Construction Services. Business segments
Services throughout the life cycle
As a long-term partner, we have an insight into our customers’ processes and offer services to meet varying needs. We do not only create new, but also service, renovate and develop the existing. In 2009, service and maintenance operations accounted for 35 per cent of our revenue. These operations are less sensitive to economic fluctuations and therefore develop more steadily. Energy saving is an integral part of all our business. Our solutions enable energy efficiency in homes, workplaces and industrial plants.
Everything under one roof
We are a large and versatile service provider. Our extensive competence covers all phases of the project. We combine the competence of our different units for the benefit of our customer and take care of our customer throughout the life cycle.
Wherever we are needed
We use our local knowledge, resources and extensive operating network for our customers' benefit: we are already present where we are needed, whenever we are needed. We have around 23,500 professionals in 14 countries. We believe that investments in responsible business operations also our stakeholders added value and well-being. As a personnel-intensive company, we want to ensure the well-being, development, health and occupational safety of our current and future employees. Corporate responsibility
We commit to good corporate governance and comply with the new Finnish Corporate Governance Code issued, that took effect in January 2009. Corporate Governance
Our strategic objective is profitable growth
The key target of our strategy for 2010–2012 is profitable growth. Our focus areas for growth are service and maintenance operations and´residential construction. Geographically, we are aiming for the fastest growth in the Nordic countries as well as in Central Europe. YIT strategy
Active dividend policy
Our goal is to steadily improve our dividend yield for shareholders, with a target payout of 40 to 60 per cent of net profit for the period. For the financial year 2009 Board of Directors proposes a dividend payout of 74.9 percent of the net result, which is EUR 0.40 per share. Dividend pay-out history
Updated February 17,2010
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