Vietjet advances the second dividend payment of 2018 at 10%

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Vietjet Aviation Joint Stock Company (HOSE code: VJC) Board of Directors announced on 8 April its approval to advance the second dividend payment of 2018 at the rate of 10% (receiving VND1,000 per shares). The final registration date is 24 April 2019, corresponding to an ex-right date of 23 April 2019.
Consequently, Vietjet will pay more than VND542 billion (approximately US$23.3 million) to advance this second dividend payment of 2018.
According to the resolution of the Annual Shareholder Meeting 2018, the planned dividend payout ratio is 50% in both shares and cash. Thanks to its high and continuous growth, and abundant cash resources, Vietjet’s Board of Directors submitted to its shareholders a 2018 dividend payment at a rate of 55%, higher than the previously approved plan.
The new-age airline has established a good track record of paying high dividends from year to year, from 50% to 70% in both cash and shares. With its 2019 business plan, it is believed that Vietjet’s Board of Directors will continue to submit a high dividend payout ratio of 2019 at the coming Annual General Meeting of shareholders.
Questions & Answers
Q.What is the total value of this second dividend payment being advanced by Vietjet?
What is the total value of this second dividend payment being advanced by Vietjet?
Vietjet will be paying over VND542 billion for this second dividend advance. This amount equates to approximately US$23.3 million. The payment reflects a rate of 10% or VND1,000 per share.
Q.How does the 2018 dividend payment compare to what was originally approved by shareholders?
How does the 2018 dividend payment compare to what was originally approved by shareholders?
The 2018 dividend payment rate is 55%, which is higher than the 50% payout ratio initially approved. This increase was possible due to the company's strong growth and substantial cash resources.
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