KUALA LUMPUR: Unitrade Industries Bhd (UIB) has declared a first interim single-tier dividend of 0.44 sen per share for the financial year ending March 31, 2024 (FY24).
This translates to a dividend payout of RM6.9 million.
Managing director Nomis Sim Siang Leng said the dividend declared reflects the company’s commitment to shareholder value creation and serves as a token of appreciation for their continued confidence in UIB.
“It also aligns with our dividend policy to distribute up to 30 per cent of our net profit while prioritising a balanced approach that ensures both shareholder rewards and sufficient capital for future growth initiatives,” he said in a statement.
UIB reported an 11.2 per cent year-on-year (YoY) revenue growth of RM1.14 billion, driven by the wholesale and distribution segment. Net profit for the period stood at RM23.1 million.
UIB maintains a consistent record of rewarding shareholders.
The company distributed dividends of 0.82 sen per share and 0.30 sen per share for FY22 and FY23, respectively, a 30 per cent dividend payout for both financial years.