IN BRIEF: Jardine Matheson ups full year dividend as profit rises
2nd Mar 2023 14:18
Jardine Matheson Holdings Ltd - Hong Kong-based holding company with interests in retail, property, hotels and motor dealerships - Posts revenue of USD37.7 million for 2022, up 5.0% from USD35.9 million a year earlier. Underlying pretax profit is USD4.9 million, up 20% from USD4.1 million, as underlying earnings per share increases by 14% to 5.49 pence from 4.83p a year earlier. Declares a final dividend of USD1.60 per share, taking total dividend to USD2.15 per share, up 7.5% from USD2.00 each a year prior. Looking ahead, says optimistic about sustainable, long-term profit growth. Read More