03 OUR PERSPECTIVE DATASONIC GROUP BERHAD 38 DIVIDENDS In the financial year under review, the Group continued our tradition of rewarding our shareholders with dividends; a consistent trend that we have been maintaining since our listing in 2012. Datasonic believes in rewarding our shareholders with a stable and reliable dividend stream, demonstrating our deep gratitude for their unwavering support. Simultaneously, we prioritise responsible financial management, maintaining sufficient reserves to drive future growth and ensure a balance between shareholder returns and strategic investment. For FY2024, Datasonic declared and paid four (4) interim dividends totalling to 3.0 sen per ordinary share. This amounted to RM84.0 million, which is the highest-ever payout in our history. Dividend payout ratio stood at 91.0% based of FY2024 net profit of RM92.2 million, which was higher than 74.2% a year ago. AND ANALYSIS MANAGEMENT DISCUSSION Payout of RM84.0 million Highest in History Dividend Payout Every Year since Our Listing in 2012 91.0% Payout of FY2024 Net Profit *changed FYE from 31 Dec to 31 Mar Dividend Per Share (Sen) Dividend (RM mln) 5.0 9.5 2.0 2.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 1.1 0.6 56.7 84.0 FY12 FY13 FY15* FY16 FY17 FY18 FY19 FY20 FY21 FY22 FY23 FY24 21.2 40.2 33.8 54.0 54.0 40.5 27.0 23.6 4.5 4.0 4.0 2.5 17.2
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