Emperador Inc., a leading player in the Philippine spirits industry, has announced a cash dividend of Nineteen centavos (Php0.19) per share. This dividend is declared out of the company’s retained earnings as of December 31, 2024. Shareholders can expect payment on February 18, 2025, provided they are on record as of the newly amended date of January 31, 2025, a revision made due to the Chinese New Year holiday in Singapore.

Key Dividend Details

• Dividend Amount: Php0.19 per share
• Record Date: January 31, 2025 (amended from January 30, 2025)
• Payment Date: February 18, 2025

Important Information for Shareholders

Shareholders holding shares through Central Depository (Pte) Limited (CDP) in Singapore will receive their dividends in Singapore Dollars. These dividends will be subject to a 25% withholding tax unless valid documentation is submitted to prove eligibility for a different rate or tax exemption. Shareholders intending to avail of tax exemptions or preferential rates must submit the necessary documents to the company by 2:00 PM on February 12, 2025.

The company also emphasized that it has no tax refund process in place, making it critical for shareholders to ensure all documentation is submitted on time. Detailed dividend guidelines are available on the Emperador Inc. website at: https://www.emperadorinc.com/cashdividenddeclaration.

Potential Share Price Impact

This announcement may influence Emperador’s share price as dividends are often seen as a sign of a company’s profitability and financial health. The payout, albeit modest, reflects the company’s capacity to reward its shareholders. Investors and analysts may closely watch the trading activity around the record date and payment date to gauge market sentiment.