THE STRAITS TRADING COMPANY LIMITED Dividend History
Annual Dividend per Share (SGD)
| Fiscal Year | Total DPS | Payments | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 0.0800 | 1 | +0.0% |
| FY2022 | 0.0800 | 1 | +33.3% |
| FY2021 | 0.0600 | 1 | +0.0% |
| FY2020 | 0.0600 | 1 | +0.0% |
| FY2019 | 0.0600 | 1 | +0.0% |
| FY2018 | 0.0600 | 1 | +0.0% |
| FY2017 | 0.0600 | 1 | +50.0% |
| FY2016 | 0.0400 | 1 | +0.0% |
| FY2015 | 0.0400 | 1 | — |
All Dividend Payments
| Announced | Type | Amount / Share | Ex-Date | Record Date | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-02-28 | interim | SGD 0.0800 | 2023-04-19 | — | 2023-05-08 |
| 2022-02-24 | interim | SGD 0.0800 | 2022-04-19 | — | 2022-05-06 |
| 2021-02-25 | interim | SGD 0.0600 | 2021-04-21 | — | 2021-05-07 |
| 2020-02-25 | interim | SGD 0.0600 | 2020-04-21 | — | 2020-05-08 |
| 2019-02-28 | interim | SGD 0.0600 | 2019-04-16 | — | 2019-05-03 |
| 2018-02-28 | interim | SGD 0.0600 | 2018-04-16 | — | 2018-05-04 |
| 2017-02-28 | interim | SGD 0.0600 | 2017-04-17 | — | 2017-05-05 |
| 2016-02-25 | interim | SGD 0.0400 | 2016-04-18 | — | 2016-05-06 |
| 2015-02-27 | interim | SGD 0.0400 | 2015-04-20 | — | 2015-05-08 |
About THE STRAITS TRADING COMPANY LIMITED Dividends
The Straits Trading Company has maintained dividend distributions across nine fiscal years, reflecting sustained earnings from its Transport & Logistics operations. DPS history shows a measured trajectory: beginning at SGD 0.04 in FY2016, it rose to SGD 0.06 by FY2017, remaining flat for five consecutive years before stepping up to SGD 0.08 in FY2022. The FY2023 dividend of SGD 0.08 per share matches the prior year, indicating a stabilization at the higher level rather than further growth. This pattern reflects a conservative distribution strategy, stepping up dividends only when earnings supported higher payouts. Over the nine-year horizon, the company has avoided cuts, suggesting relative stability in underlying cash flows. Without current yield and payout ratio metrics, the sustainability picture is incomplete—future earnings trends and capital allocation practices will clarify the dividend's durability.
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