Unilever Ghana PLC has declared a ultimate dividend of GH cents 1.00 per share, following approval at its 52nd Annual Common Assembly (AGM) on Friday, June 5, amounting to a complete dividend of GH cents 62.5 million to shareholders.
The dividend announcement displays the robust monetary efficiency of the fast-growing client items firm, which recorded a revenue after tax of GH¢96 million for the 2025 monetary yr, a big improve from GH¢58 million in 2024.
The improved efficiency may be attributed to enhanced operational efficiencies, efficient execution of market methods, restoration in client demand for the corporate’s manufacturers and prudent price management measures taken through the yr.
Dividend funds are one of many strongest shareholder advantages in recent times and are hailed by buyers as proof of the corporate’s continued resilience, profitability and dedication to long-term worth creation.
Talking after the final assembly, Unilever Ghana Chairman of the Board Charles Boakye Nimako mentioned the corporate stays dedicated to attaining sustainable progress whereas making certain shareholders instantly profit from its success.
He famous that Unilever Ghana had constantly elevated its dividend funds over time, and mentioned the current improve was significantly vital.
“In the case of dividends, should you take a look at their previous efficiency over the previous 5 and even 10 years, Unilever has all the time elevated their dividend yearly. This yr’s improve was fairly vital, about 67% year-over-year. Not many corporations do this, however Unilever has achieved it,” he mentioned.
Nimako mentioned the corporate’s robust efficiency was attributable to efficient market execution, continued funding within the model and the dedication of its staff.
“What we’re doing, our execution in our transactions, our model help, and our folks provides me confidence and I look ahead to seeing our efficiency enhance when it comes to profitability,” he mentioned.
The Chairman of the Board disclosed that the corporate generated over GH¢200 million in money through the monetary yr, rewarding shareholders whereas offering flexibility to spend money on future progress alternatives.
“We’ve got generated over GH¢200 million in money. We’re sharing GH¢62 million with our shareholders, however we even have money that we have to retain for reinvestment within the enterprise, capital enhancements and different strategic initiatives,” he defined.
He mentioned sustaining a stability between rewarding buyers and funding future growth stays a key consideration for the corporate.
“On the finish of the day, you must stability how a lot money you must handle the enterprise and the way a lot you must give to shareholders,” he mentioned.
Nevertheless, Nimako assured shareholders that robust efficiency within the coming years will result in increased income.
“As we grow to be extra profitable and generate extra cash, we are able to guarantee you that the dividends to our shareholders can even improve,” he added.
Trade analysts say the corporate’s newest outcomes verify the effectiveness of its working technique and its means to climate a difficult financial atmosphere whereas sustaining profitability.
The robust efficiency is predicted to additional strengthen investor confidence in Unilever Ghana. Unilever Ghana is without doubt one of the oldest publicly traded client items corporations within the nation, and its portfolio contains among the most well-known dwelling and private care manufacturers within the Ghanaian market.
Shareholders on the common assembly praised the board and administration staff for attaining improved monetary outcomes regardless of prevailing financial pressures and expressed optimism concerning the firm’s progress prospects.
The newest dividend announcement strengthens Unilever Ghana’s repute as one of the vital steady dividend paying corporations on the Ghana Inventory Trade and demonstrates administration’s confidence within the firm’s future earnings prospects.
