for the year ended 30 September 2025
The company has declared a final ordinary dividend of 1 229 cents per share for the year ended 30 September 2025. This, together with the interim dividend of 415 cents per share brings the total ordinary dividend for the year to 1 644 cents per share, an 59% increase relative to last year.
In calculating last year’s total dividend, and for the interim dividend in 2025, the company applied a dividend policy of 1.75x cover based on HEPS. The company has subsequently amended its dividend policy to 1.25x cover on HEPS, which is applicable for the 2025 final ordinary dividend.
Aligned to the decision to return excess cash arising from the portfolio optimisation disposals to shareholders, as well as improved working capital management and after funding the share repurchase programme, the company has declared a final special dividend of 2 710 cents per share for the year ended 30 September 2025. This, together with the interim special dividend of 1 216 cents per share brings the total special dividend for the year to 3 926 cents per share.
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 | Wednesday, 26 November 2025 |
| Last day to trade cum the ordinary dividend | Tuesday, 13 January 2026 |
| Shares commence trading ex the ordinary dividend | Wednesday, 14 January 2026 |
| Record date to determine those shareholders entitled to the ordinary dividend | Friday, 16 January 2026 |
| Payment date in respect of the ordinary dividend | Monday, 19 January 2026 |
Share certificates may not be dematerialised or re-materialised between Wednesday, 14 January 2026 and Friday, 16 January 2026, both days inclusive.
By order of the board
JK Monaisa
Company secretary
Midrand
25 November 2025