Reckitt Benckiser Bangladesh declares record 3,330% cash dividend for 2024
Reckitt Benckiser Bangladesh declared a 3,330% cash dividend to its shareholders for 2024, which will be the highest payout in its history, according to a company source.
The Dettol and Harpic manufacturer took the dividend decision at a board meeting held on Monday (7 April).
To approve the dividend, the UK-based company will conduct the annual general meeting on 28 May, and the record date is set for 29 April.
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Earlier, its highest payout was 1,650% cash in 2021.
Meanwhile, its earnings per share dropped by 8% to Tk159.17 in 2024 compared to the previous year.
On Monday, its shares closed 2.64% lower at Tk3,947.70 at the Dhaka bourse.
