Dividend policy
DIP Holding intends to distribute cash dividends on a semi-annual basis, with payments expected in April and October. The proposed policy reflects the Group’s recurring income and strong cash generation while taking account of operating needs, capital expenditure and future growth.
Expected dividends
| Financial year |
Expected annual dividend |
Payments |
| FY 2026 |
AED 700m1 (annualised) |
AED 350m targeted for April 2027, for the full H2 2026 period |
| FY 2027 |
AED 725m (target) |
AED 362.5m targeted for October 2027 (H1); AED 362.5m for April 2028 (H2) |
| FY 2028 |
AED 750m (target) |
AED 375m targeted for October 2028 (H1); AED 375m for April 2029 (H2) |
From FY 2029, DIP Holding expects to pay dividends in line with or above the FY 2028 level.
The first planned post-listing distribution relates to the full H2 2026 period. Entitlement will depend on the declared dividend and the shareholder register at the announced record date.
Distributions are subject to Board recommendation, shareholder approval, available distributable reserves and applicable legal requirements. Financial performance, capital needs and market conditions will also inform future payments.