BUA Cement has announced a dividend payment of N2 per ordinary share to its shareholders.
The company made the announcement at its 8th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held recently.
At the AGM, BUA Cement also ratified the appointment and re-election of members to key positions within the board.
In its recently released second-quarter results for 2024, BUA Cement reported a significant 77% year-over-year increase in revenue for the period ending June 30, 2024. However, the company faced a 54% year-over-year decline in pre-tax profit due to foreign exchange expenses.
Despite this, the company has approved a dividend of N2 per ordinary share of 50 kobo for the period ending December 31, 2023.
The company approved the audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023, along with reports from the directors, auditors, and the audit committee.
A dividend of ₦2.00 per ordinary share of 50 kobo for the period ending December 31, 2023, was approved.
The remunerations of the company’s managers were disclosed in compliance with Section 257 of the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) 2020.
The remuneration for the year ending December 2024 was set at ₦9.1 million for non-executive directors, ₦10.4 million for independent non-executive directors, and ₦13 million for the chairman.
Additionally, a resolution was passed in accordance with Rule 20.8(a) of the Nigerian Exchange Rules concerning transactions with related parties or interested persons.
The company and its related entities were granted a general mandate covering all recurring transactions with a related party or interested person, provided these transactions are of a revenue or trading nature or necessary for the company’s day-to-day operations.
The company appointed Ganiat Adetutu Siyonbola as an independent non-executive director and Chikezie Ajaero as Executive Director.
Chimaobi Madukwe, Kabiru Rabiu, and Mr. Abdul Samad Rabiu, CFR, were re-elected as Directors of the company, who are retiring by rotation.
The company also selected members to constitute the statutory audit committee for the financial year of 2024.
Mr. Ajibola Ajayi, Mr. Kabiru Tambari, and Mr. Oderinde Taiwo are shareholder representatives.
Kabiru Rabiu and Ganiat Adetutu Siyonbola are board representatives.
The chairman, Abdul Samad Rabiu, in a statement emphasized the company’s commitment to delivering value to shareholders.
BUA Cement remains committed to maintaining efficient operations despite challenges related to foreign exchange expenses and the overall business climate.