Asia, Eastland Insurance declare 10% cash dividends for 2025

Two general insurers, Asia Insurance and Eastland Insurance, announced their financial results and dividend recommendations for the year ended 31 December 2025, through regulatory filings yesterday (23 April). 

Both companies proposed a 10% cash dividend for their shareholders, though market reactions to the disclosures were markedly different during the day's trading session.

According to Asia's financial disclosure, the company's earnings per share (EPS) grew slightly to Tk2.09 from Tk2.06 in the previous year, while its net asset value (NAV) per share increased to Tk30.55. 

However, its net operating cash flow per share (NOCFPS) saw a decline, settling at Tk1.89 compared to a restated Tk2.85 in 2024. The company has scheduled its annual general meeting (AGM) for 29 June, with the record date for entitlement set for 3 June. 

Despite the steady earnings and dividend news, investor sentiment remained cool on the bourse, leading to a 2.19% drop in the company's share price, which closed at Tk40.20 on the Dhaka Stock Exchange.

In contrast, Eastland saw a bullish response from investors as its share price surged by 7.04% to reach Tk22.80 following its announcement. 

The company's board proposed a 10% cash dividend specifically for its general shareholders, excluding sponsors and directors who hold more than 3.44 crore shares. This targeted payout will result in a total distribution of approximately Tk4.94 crore to the general investing public. 

For the full year 2025, Eastland reported an EPS of Tk1.10 and a NAV per share of Tk21.58, showing marginal growth over the previous year's figures.

Eastland's AGM is also slated for 29 June, with 2 June set as the record date.

The insurer also shared its unaudited performance for the first quarter of 2026, which indicated a positive start to the new-year. For the January-March 2026 period, Eastland's EPS rose to Tk0.27 from Tk0.25 in the corresponding quarter of the previous year.