At the Walliser Kantonalbank annual general meeting May 14, shareholders approved higher dividend payments for 2013, equivalent to a 27% dividend ratio for bearer shares and to 16% for registered shares held by the canton of Valais. Dividend payments will be made May 21.

Shareholders also approved the appointment of Pascal Indermitte to the supervisory board, replacing Oliver Schnyder, who has been nominated as general director of the bank.