Dividends
Dividend Payments
The interim dividend for the half-year to 31 December 2009 is 12.5 cents per share for payment 31 March 2010.
The interim dividend for 2009-10 (and the Earnings per share for the half year) reflects the transitional position that some 375 million additional shares were issued in the half year to assist in funding the acquisition of Alcan Packaging assets. The share issue took place prior to any contribution of earnings from the acquisition. The Directors' approach to managing the dividends was announced to the ASX on 22 October 2009.
The company normally pays dividends in late March/early April and late September/early October. Shareholders should retain all remittance advices relating to dividend payments for tax purposes.
How dividends are paid
The following alternatives are available to shareholders regarding payment of dividends:
- By direct deposit to an Australian bank, building society or credit union account
Shareholders may choose to have their dividends paid directly into a nominated bank, building society or credit union account anywhere in Australia. Payments are electronically credited on the dividend date and confirmed by a payment advice sent to the shareholder. Forms for this service are available from the Amcor Share Registry. - By cheque payable to the shareholder
Lost or stolen cheques should be reported, in writing, immediately to the Amcor Share Registry to enable stop payment and replacement. - By use of the Dividend Reinvestment Plan
Shareholders may choose to receive their dividends in shares (refer to Dividend Reinvestment Plan page for forms and more information).
Dividend History
| Date Declared | Date Books Closed | Payment Date | Rate | Franked | Unfranked | Imputation Percentage | Conduit Foreign Income | DRP Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.02.01 | 15.03.01 | 04.04.01 | 14.0¢ | 7.0¢(35%) | 7.0¢ | 34/66 | - | $5.45 |
| 16.08.01 | 13.09.01 | 03.10.01 | 14.0¢ | 7.0¢(50%) | 7.0¢ | 30/70 | - | $5.71 |
| 14.02.02 | 07.03.02 | 28.03.02 | 14.0¢ | 7.0¢(50%) | 7.0¢ | 30/70 | - | $7.59 |
| 15.08.02 | 12.09.02 | 02.10.02 | 14.0¢ | 7.0¢(50%) | 7.0¢ | 30/70 | - | $8.24 |
| 20.02.03 | 13.03.03 | 02.04.03 | 15.0¢ | 7.5¢(50%) | 7.5¢ | 30/70 | - | $7.95 |
| 21.08.03 | 11.09.03 | 01.10.03 | 15.0¢ | 6.0¢(40%) | 9.0¢ | 30/70 | - | $8.59 |
| 19.02.04 | 11.03.04 | 31.03.04 | 16.0¢ | 6.4¢(40%) | 9.6¢ | 30/70 | - | $7.98 |
| 19.08.04 | 03.09.04 | 29.09.04 | 16.0¢ | 6.4¢(40%) | 9.6¢ | 30/70 | - | $7.34 |
| 17.02.05 | 02.03.05 | 23.03.05 | 17.0¢ | 4.76¢(28%) | 12.24¢ | 30/70 | - | $7.48 |
| 24.08.05 | 08.09.05 | 28.09.05 | 17.0¢ | 3.74¢(22%) | 13.26¢ | 30/70 | - | $6.6996 |
| 23.02.06 | 08.03.06 | 31.03.06 | 17.0¢ | 2.55¢(15%) | 14.45¢ | 30/70 | - | $7.4782 |
| 23.08.06 | 07.09.06 | 29.09.06 | 17.0¢ | 2.55¢(15%) | 14.45¢ | 30/70 | 75% | $6.8355 |
| 20.02.07 | 07.03.07 | 30.03.07 | 17.0¢ | nil | 17.0¢ | n.a. | 75% | $7.5065 |
| 29.08.07 | 13.09.07 | 05.10.07 | 17.0¢ | nil | 17.0¢ | n.a. | 75% | $7.4729 |
| 20.02.08 | 03.03.08 | 31.03.08 | 17.0¢ | nil | 17.0¢ | n.a. | 75% | $7.0007 |
| 21.08.08 | 10.09.08 | 03.10.08 | 17.0¢ | nil | 17.0¢ | n.a. | 100% | $6.1217 |
| 17.02.09 | 02.03.09 | 25.03.09 | 17.0¢ | nil | 17.0¢ | n.a. | 100% | $3.9798 |
| 18.08.09 | 28.08.09 | 18.09.09 | 17.0¢ | nil | 17.0¢ | n.a. | 100% | $5.5803 |
| 23.02.10 | 09.03.10 | 31.03.10 | 12.5¢ | nil | 12.5¢ | n.a. | 100% | TBA* |
* to be advised after 23 March 2010