Dividend Will Be Increased in 2020, Says SAP co-CEO

The transcript discusses SAP's strong performance in 2019, highlighting a 25% increase in cloud bookings and a robust ERP solution. SAP's business model is described as resilient, with a focus on sustainability and carbon neutrality by 2025. Investor relations are positive, with plans for increased dividends and share buybacks. Despite trading at a discount compared to newer cloud players, SAP aims to double down on cloud growth and maintain its market position. The company is confident in achieving its goal to triple cloud revenue by 2023, leveraging acquisitions and expanding market share.

What was the percentage increase in SAP's cloud bookings in 2019, excluding infrastructure as a service?

• 25%

• 40%

• 31%

• 50%

What is one of the key aspects of SAP's business model that makes it resilient?

• High dependency on local markets

• Focus on traditional business models

• Adaptability to new business models and automation

• Limited investment in new technologies

By what year does SAP aim to become carbon neutral?

• 2022

• 2030

• 2025

• 2023

What financial strategy is SAP planning to implement to satisfy its investors?

• Increase in product prices

• Reduction in workforce

• Increase in dividends and share buybacks

• Expansion into new markets

What challenge does SAP face in increasing its market cap compared to newer cloud players?

• Lack of innovation

• Trading at a discount

• High operational costs

• Limited customer base

What is SAP's target for cloud revenue by 2023?

• Double the revenue

• Maintain current revenue

• Triple the revenue

• Quadruple the revenue

Which companies are considered potential threats to SAP's market share in cloud services?

• Microsoft and IBM

• Google and Amazon

• Apple and Facebook

• Salesforce and Oracle