Dividend Policy

The Company has adopted a dividend policy which aims to provide Shareholders with an annual dividend payout of between ten per cent. (10%) to twenty per cent. (20%) of its profit after income tax attributable to shareholders as dividends subject to (a) the level of cash, gearing, return on equity and retained earnings; (b) expected financial performance; (c) projected levels of capital expenditure and other investment plans; (d) restrictions on the payment of dividends that may be imposed by the Group’s financing arrangements; and (e) such other factors that the Directors deem appropriate.

The declaration and payment of dividends is determined at the sole discretion of the Board and the dividend policy is intended to maintain a balance between meeting Shareholders’ expectations and prudent capital management. The Board will continually review the dividend policy and reserves the right to update, amend, modify and/or cancel the dividend policy at any time. In paying the dividends, all Shareholders will be treated equally and final dividends will be approved by Shareholders at general meetings.