石油设备网讯 据石油和天然气管道新闻4月7日消息，阿联酋最大的燃料和便利零售商ADNOC Distribution的股东鉴于该公司2018年的财务业绩和现金状况良好，批准了大幅度提高公司的股息政策。
2019财年的年度股息为23.9亿迪拉姆(6.5亿美元)，相当于每股0.1910迪拉姆，比2018年增长63%。未来一年，批准的年度股息为25.7亿迪拉姆(7亿美元)，相当于每股0.2057迪拉姆，比2018年将增长75%。该声明表示，从2021年起，该公司还将至少拿出可分配利润75%的最低支付限额。
ADNOC表示，在长期可持续增长计划、稳健的资产负债表和强劲的现金流量的支持下，新政策反映了股东对公司的信任，在2018年其强劲的财务业绩公布之后,该公司还公布了2018年21.28亿迪拉姆的净利润,较2017年增加了18%。
ADNOC Distribution董事长Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber博士表示：“ADNOC Distribution在2018年令人印象深刻的业绩表明公司财务状况良好、盈利水平提高、利润率高以及现金流强劲。今天通过的新股息政策表明了我们对股东的承诺，以及我们对公司未来前景和增长战略的信心。随着我们扩大ADNOC分销业务，我们将继续研究有机和无机增长选择，以实现雄心勃勃但又稳定的增长，并带来具有吸引力的回报。”
程张翔 编译自 石油和天然气管道新闻
原文如下：
ADNOC Distribution raises 2019 dividend to AED 2.39 bln
Shareholders of ADNOC Distribution the UAE’s largest fuel and convenience retailer, approved a significant increase in the company’s dividend policy on back of a strong 2018 financial performance and cash position.
An annual dividend for fiscal year 2019 will be AED 2.39 billion (US$650 million), equivalent to AED 0.1910 per share and a 63 per cent increase compared to 2018. For the coming year, the approved annual dividend will be AED 2.57 billion (USD 700 million), equivalent to AED 0.2057 per share, a 75 per cent increase compared to 2018. The company will also have a minimum pay-out of 75 per cent of distributable profits from 2021 onwards, the statement said.
Backed by a long-term, sustainable growth plan and supported by a solid balance sheet and strong cash flow generation, the new policy reflects the shareholders’ trust in the company, following its robust financial performance in 2018, during which the company reported AED 2.128 billion in net profit, an increase of 18 per cent from 2017, ADNOC said.
H.E. Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, ADNOC Distribution’s chairman, said: “ADNOC Distribution’s impressive 2018 performance illustrates the Company’s strong financial position, with an enhanced level of profitability, healthy margins, and strong cash flow generation. The new dividend policy approved today demonstrates our commitment to our shareholders and our confidence in the Company’s future prospects and growth strategy. As we expand the ADNOC Distribution business, we will continue to look at both organic and inorganic growth options to deliver ambitious, but disciplined growth that delivers attractive returns.”
