For the year ended 30 September 2023
The company has declared a final ordinary dividend of 671 cents per share for the year ended 30 September 2023. This, together with the interim dividend of 320 cents per share, brings the total dividend for the year to 991 cents per share, a 2% increase relative to last year. The company’s dividend policy of 1,75x cover was applied to HEPS.
In accordance with paragraphs 11.17 (a) (i) to (x) and 11.17 (c) of the JSE Listings Requirements, the following additional information is disclosed:
Shareholders are advised of the following dates in respect of the final ordinary dividend:
| Declaration date | Friday, 1 December 2023 |
| Last day to trade cum the ordinary dividend | Tuesday, 16 January 2024 |
| Shares commence trading ex the ordinary dividend | Wednesday, 17 January 2024 |
| Record date to determine those shareholders entitled to the ordinary dividend | Friday, 19 January 2024 |
| Payment date in respect of the ordinary dividend | Monday, 22 January 2024 |
Share certificates may not be dematerialised or rematerialised between Wednesday, 17 January 2024 and Friday, 19 January 2024, both days inclusive.
By order of the board
JK Monaisa
Company secretary
Bryanston
30 November 2023