A bonus scheme is provided for employees, with the financial basis for payments tied to the realised annual return on capital employed (ROCE) for the group. Return above an annually specified norm will be shared between employees and owners in accordance with an approved formula.
 
The ROCE was 13.2% in 2007, and the goal is to keep this figure above 8-9% over time in accordance with the equity method.
 
A new option programme for leading personnel was introduced in 2007 and came into effect on 1 January 2008. It strengthens the relationship between remuneration for leading personnel and the return to the owners over time.
 
All employees in Norway are offered an annual opportunity to acquire shares in WW at a discount.
 
The basis for dividend payments to shareholders is the value creation achieved in the group’s business areas.