LONDON - Mining giant Anglo American (JO:AGLJ) PLC has outlined its provisional dividend schedule for 2025, detailing the key dates for final and interim dividends, subject to shareholder approval at the Annual General Meeting scheduled for April 30, 2025. The announcement, made today, includes the timelines for share transfers, trading qualifications, and payment procedures for shareholders across various exchanges.
The company has announced that the final dividend for 2025 will be declared on February 20, with the last day to trade on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) set for March 11. The ex-dividend date on the JSE and the Botswana Stock Exchange (BSE) is March 12, while for the London Stock Exchange (LON:LSEG), it is March 13. The record date across principal and branch share registers is slated for March 14.
Shareholders on the UK register can elect to receive their dividends in US dollars by April 11, with currency conversion rates to be announced on April 22. The dividend payment date is May 7, with results of the Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRIP) to be released on May 22.
For the interim dividend, the announcement will be made on July 31, and the last day to trade on the JSE will be August 19. The ex-dividend dates for the JSE and BSE are August 20, and for the London Stock Exchange, August 21. The record date is scheduled for August 22, and the payment date for the interim dividend is September 30.
Shareholders participating in the DRIP should submit their mandate forms by the specified deadlines in September for both the final and interim dividends. The DRIP allows shareholders to reinvest their cash dividends in the company's shares, with the provision of share certificates or account credits following the purchase of shares in the open market.
Anglo American emphasizes that the final dividend is contingent on shareholder approval, and any changes to the proposed dates will be communicated. The company also notes that dividend tax will be withheld at a rate of 20% for South African shareholders unless exempted.
This announcement is based on a press release statement and provides shareholders with important dates and instructions for the upcoming dividend payments in 2025.
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