Seplat Energy has proposed an Interim Dividend of US2.5cents (United States Two Point Five Cents) to its shareholders for the period ended 31 March 2022.
The Oil firm in its First Quarter report for the 3 months ended 31 March 2022 reported a turnover of N100.618 billion, up by 73.69% from N57.93 billion reported the previous year.
Profit after tax for the period under review stands at N8.29 billion, down by 12.27% from N9.449 billion reported in Q1 2021.
Earnings per share dropped N14.09 in Q1 2022 from the EPS of N16.06 achieved in Q1 2021.
At the share price of N1100, the P/E ratio of Seplat Energy stands at 78.08x with earnings yield of 1.28%.
The proposed interim dividend is subject to appropriate withholding tax and it will be paid to shareholders whose names appear in the Register of Members as at the close of business on 30th May 2022.
The Register of Shareholders will be closed on 31st May 2022.
On or around 24th June 2022, the interim dividend will be paid electronically to shareholders whose names appear on the Register of Members as of 30th May 2022, and who have completed the e-dividend registration and mandated the Registrar to pay their interim dividend directly into their Bank accounts.
Exchange Rate Conversion:
The exchange rate for the Naira or Pounds Sterling amounts payable will be determined by reference to the relevant exchange rates applicable to the US dollar on 27th May 2022 and will be communicated by the Company on 30th May 2022.