{"id":61287,"date":"2022-06-14T20:07:20","date_gmt":"2022-06-14T19:07:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nationalwire.com.ng\/?p=61287"},"modified":"2022-06-14T20:07:20","modified_gmt":"2022-06-14T19:07:20","slug":"dangote-cement-shareholders-up-dividend-by-25-to-n20-per-share","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nationalwire.com.ng\/sub\/dangote-cement-shareholders-up-dividend-by-25-to-n20-per-share\/","title":{"rendered":"Dangote Cement Shareholders Up Dividend By 25% To N20 Per Share"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\"\"Shareholders of Dangote Cement Plc yesterday commended the Management of the company for an impressive performance despite the economic challenges in the year under review.<\/p>\n

Unanimously, the shareholders approved N20 per share for the year ended December 31, 2021 as against the N16 paid in the preceding year. This represents a 25 per cent increase in dividend compared to the 2020 dividend of N16.00 per share, reinforcing the Company’s commitment to maximising shareholder value.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The shareholders gave their approval at the 13th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Lagos. They commended the management for the impressive performance recorded in the year under review. They also applauded the company for its efforts in reducing unclaimed dividend of the company.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Dangote Cement in the year under review achieved its highest profit before tax in its history at N538.4 billion. Also, the Company recorded Group volumes of 29.3Mta, up 13.8 per cent. Exceptional EBITDA of N684.6 billion was achieved, up by 43.2 per cent owing to strong cost control measures.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Chairman of the company, Aliko Dangote, said that \u201cOver the last decade, Dangote Cement has recorded exponential growth across all areas.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

According to him, Group volumes are now at almost 30Mta, our capacity has tripled to 51.6Mta and we export cement from five countries across Africa.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cAs the volatile global environment propels us into a new era of uncertainties, we are fortunate that the last two years have taught us resilience, adaptability and grit. These values are what we need to face unpredictable times in the future.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cDangote Cement remains the leading cement company in Africa, well-positioned for a positive and sustainable future. We are resolute in transforming Africa, while creating sustainable value for our stakeholders.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Dangote said in January 2022, the Company completed the second tranche of its buy-back programme as Dangote Cement has now repurchased 0.98 per cent of its outstanding shares, saying this share buy-back programme reflects the Company\u2019s unwavering commitment to creating value and identifying opportunities to return cash to shareholders.<\/span><\/p>\n

He also noted that \u201cWe began operations in our new 3Mta Okpella plant in Edo state in 2021, where we are successfully ramping up production and have contributed to creating a new industrial hub.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe are actively deploying our alternative fuel strategy across all countries of operations, to optimise energy efficiency, reduce reliance on fossil fuels and ultimately reduce CO2 emission. Whilst we focused our efforts on meeting the robust demand of our local market in Nigeria, at the expense of our export markets, we still made significant progress in our cement and clinker exports.<\/span><\/p>

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\u201cIn 2021, we exported seven ships of clinker out of Nigeria and exported cement from five of our operations. Our vision is for West and Central Africa to be cement and clinker self-sufficient, while making the regional and continental free trade agreements a reality.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

He added that along with the Company’s focus on strategy, it made progress on the effectiveness and diversity of its Board with the appointment of Ms. Halima Aliko-Dangote to the Board as a Non-Executive Director effective 26th February 2022, bringing female Board representation to 27 per cent, from 20 per cent in 2020 in addition to the six different nationalities and five independent non-executive directors on our Board.<\/span><\/p>\n

He emphasised \u201cWe continue our sustainability and governance efforts with our 7 Sustainability Pillars – \u2018The Dangote Way\u2019. The 7 Pillars: cultural, economic, institutional, financial, environmental, operational and social, provide the appropriate framework in which we have embedded our corporate values and strategic objectives.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

He said \u201cOur strategy in 2021 focused on energy transition, which is a crucial enabler of sustainable development and climate resilience on the continent. We have increased our focus on alternative fuels in our energy mix. We are actively investing in installing mechanical multi-fuel systems that can process diverse types of wastes.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Outlook for Dangote Cement in 2022, Group Managing Director\/Chief Executive Officer of Dangote Cement, Michel Puchercos said \u201cOur goal to be the partner of choice for those transforming Africa, while creating sustainable value for our stakeholders remains firm and clear.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cDespite operating in a challenging and fast-moving environment, Dangote Cement consistently delivers superior profitability to the shareholders. The robust demand experienced across the continent despite the COVID-19 related challenges, confirm the powerful potential of these markets.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Pix 1: L-R: Chairman, Dangote Cement Plc, Aliko Dangote; Group Managing Director\/CEO, Dangote Cement Plc, Michel Puchercos; and Non-Executive Director, Dangote Cement Plc, Olakunle Alake at the 13th<\/sup>\u00a0Annual General Meeting of Dangote Cement Plc, held in Lagos on 14th<\/sup>\u00a0June, 2022<\/p>\n

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Pix 2: L-R: Deputy Company Secretary, Dangote Cement Plc, Edward Imoedemhe; Chairman, Dangote Cement Plc, Aliko Dangote; Group Managing Director\/CEO, Dangote Cement Plc, Michel Puchercos; Non-Executive Director, Dangote Cement Plc, Olakunle Alake; and Non-Executive Director, Dangote Cement Plc, Halima Aliko-Dangote at the 13th<\/sup>\u00a0Annual General Meeting of Dangote Cement Plc, held in Lagos on 14th<\/sup>\u00a0June, 2022<\/p>\n

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Pix 3: L-R: Deputy Company Secretary, Dangote Cement Plc, Edward Imoedemhe; Chairman, Dangote Cement Plc, Aliko Dangote; Group Managing Director\/CEO, Dangote Cement Plc, Michel Puchercos; Non-Executive Director, Dangote Cement Plc, Olakunle Alake; and Non-Executive Director, Dangote Cement Plc, Halima Aliko-Dangote at the 13th<\/sup>\u00a0Annual General Meeting of Dangote Cement Plc, held in Lagos on 14th<\/sup>\u00a0June, 2022<\/p>\n

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Pix 4: L-R: Independent Non-Executive Director, Dangote Cement Plc, Emmanuel Ikazoboh; \u00a0Independent Non-Executive Director, Dangote Cement Plc, Dorothy Udeme Ufot, SAN<\/i>; Independent Non-Executive Director, Dangote Cement Plc, Ernest Ebi; \u00a0Deputy Company Secretary, Dangote Cement Plc, Edward Imoedemhe; Chairman, Dangote Cement Plc, Aliko Dangote; Group Managing Director\/CEO, Dangote Cement Plc, Michel Puchercos; Non-Executive Director, Dangote Cement Plc, Olakunle Alake; Non-Executive Director, Dangote Cement Plc, Halima Aliko-Dangote; Deputy Group Managing Director, Dangote Cement Plc, Philip Mathew, at the 13th<\/sup>\u00a0Annual General Meeting of Dangote Cement Plc, held in Lagos on 14th<\/sup>\u00a0June, 2022<\/p>\n

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