ADNOC Logistics & Services plc, a public company limited by shares incorporated in the ADGM pursuant to the Companies Regulations.
Trading of the ADNOC L&S shares on the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) commenced on 01 June 2023 under the symbol ADNOCLS / ISIN AEE01268A239. The company`s paid up share capital is USD 3,995,189,000 divided in into 7,398,498,764 Shares, each with a nominal value of USD 0.54
The Board has adopted a dividend policy for the Group which will look to maximize shareholder value and reflect its strong earnings potential and cash flow generation, while allowing it to retain sufficient capital to fund ongoing operating requirements and to invest in our long-term growth (including opportunistic capital expenditures and acquisitions).
The Company’s ability to pay dividends is dependent on a number of factors, including:
The availability of distributable reserves, the Company’s capital expenditure plans, the Company’s financial framework and other cash requirements in support of achieving our strategy in future periods
Existing and future debt finance capacity, debt covenants, and other factors impacting continuing availability of credit and compliance with existing and anticipated financing terms
Market conditions, the then-current operating environment in our markets and the outlook for our business
Levels of expected future profits and our business plan (including our ability to perform in accordance with the expectations in our business plan)
The discretion of our Board, based on the outlook for our business, and
Approval of any dividend payment at a general meeting of our shareholders
ADNOC L&S remains committed to delivering strong profitable growth and attractive shareholder returns. In line with its approved dividend policy, which the Shareholders approved at the Annual General Assembly Meeting, a final cash dividend of $130 million for the year 2023, equivalent to 6.45 fils per share. The total dividend for Q2 and H2 2023 was $195 million, equivalent to 9.68 fils per share. The $65 million dividends for Q2 2023 were paid in November 2023. The dividends for H2 2023 were paid in May 2024.
In line with the Board-approved progressive dividend policy, the Company aims to increase annual dividends by at least 5% over the medium term, taking the 2023 annualized dividend ($260 million) as a base.