Datasonic Group Berhad Annual Report 2021

DATASONIC GROUP BERHAD 28 DIVIDENDS For the year under review, the Board had declared and paid four (4) interim dividends totalling to 1.05 sen per ordinary share, which amounted to RM21.2 million. We appreciate the support and patience rendered to us all these while and dividend is one of the avenues we reward our shareholders. Datasonic has been consistently rewarding our shareholders with dividend every year since our listing in 2012. ANTICIPATED OR KNOWN RISKS Competition Risk and Ability to Secure New Projects Although Datasonic’s position in the ICT solution and e-Government services industry is formidable, competition remains inevitable. As Datasonic’s revenue is chiefly derived on contractual basis, it is subjected to competition from other market players since Datasonic is required to go through a rigorous bidding process via open tender in order to secure or extend a contract from its clients. To manage this risk, our team will continue to develop our core competencies with the goal of providing world class integrated solutions and excellent services at competitive prices that will consistently create maximum value for our customers. Moreover, this also enables us to achieve greater market penetration and expand our products and solutions portfolio to further fortify our position in the industry. The Group continues to invest in human capital development and R&D as the catalyst for innovation at Datasonic. FY 2020 FY 2019 FY 2018 FY 2017 FY 2016 FY 2015* FY 2013 FY 2012 FY 2021 9.5 5.0 16.0% 28.8% 37.5% 2.0 4.0 3.0 4.0 3.0 2.5 1.1 64.2% 86.2% 80.3% 92.4% 67.1% 290.7% Dividend Payout Every Year Since Our Listing In 2012 Dividend per Share (sen) Payout Ratio MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS *change FYE from 31 Dec to 31 Mar