31 Retained earnings audited information (XLS:) Download in CHF thousands 2017 2016 +/– % As at 1 January 1'758'816 1'709'205 2.9 Net profit attributable to the shareholders of LLB 105'739 98'181 7.7 Dividends of LLB −49'091 −46'145 6.4 Increase / (Reduction) in non-controlling interests −10 −2'426 −99.6 As at 31 December 1'815'454 1'758'816 3.2