Duty Free International Limited has announced a second interim dividend of SGD0.0055 per ordinary share for the financial year ending 28 February 2025. This dividend is one-tier tax-exempt and is set to be paid on 7 February 2025.

Shareholders should take note of the following critical dates:

• Record Date: 24 January 2025, 5:00 p.m. Only shareholders registered by this time will be eligible for the interim dividend.
• Book Closure Date: 27 January 2025. The Share Transfer Books and Register of Members will be closed for the preparation of dividend warrants.

Shareholders whose securities accounts with The Central Depository (Pte) Limited are credited with shares as at 5:00 p.m. on 24 January 2025 will automatically be entitled to receive this dividend. Additionally, registrable transfers completed and submitted to the Company’s Share Registrar, Boardroom Corporate & Advisory Services Pte. Ltd., by the same deadline will also qualify for the dividend payout.

This dividend announcement reflects Duty Free International Limited’s commitment to returning value to its shareholders. With a payout date set just before the end of the financial year, the dividend may attract attention from both current and potential investors. The declaration could potentially influence the share price positively, as dividend announcements often indicate the company’s confidence in its financial performance.