COLOMBO, Sri Lanka – 28 August 2026 – Investors in RAIGAM WAYAMBA SALTERNS PLC (RWSL) have received positive news today, as the company announced its final dividend distribution for the financial year ended 31st March 2026. The Board of Directors of RAIGAM WAYAMBA SALTERNS PLC has authorized a final dividend of Rs. 0.25 per share, subject to shareholder approval at the upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM).
Key Dividend Details for Shareholders
The announcement, made through Business Intelligence (Private) Limited on behalf of RAIGAM WAYAMBA SALTERNS PLC, outlined the following crucial details regarding the dividend:
- Dividend Per Share: Rs. 0.25 (Cents Twenty-five)
- Nature of Dividend: Gross Dividend, subject to Withholding Tax (WHT).
- Shareholder Approval: The dividend distribution is contingent upon approval by shareholders at the company’s Annual General Meeting, scheduled to be held on September 29, 2026.
- Record Date: October 01, 2026
- Date of Dispatch of Dividend Payment: October 19, 2026
- Book Closure Date: Books will be kept open, indicating no specific book closure period for this dividend.
- Applicable Financial Year: Year ended 31st March 2026.
Commitment to Corporate Governance
In line with Section 7.1 of the Listing Rules of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), the announcement also confirmed that a resolution approving the dividend has been passed by the Board of Directors. A certified copy of this resolution is to be forwarded to the Exchange. Furthermore, the company has provided a Directors’ Statement of Solvency, signed by five Board members, with an undertaking to submit a certified copy signed by all directors. An undertaking has also been given to forward a certified copy of the Certificate of Solvency issued by the company’s auditors immediately upon its finalization.
This final dividend declaration underscores RAIGAM WAYAMBA SALTERNS PLC’s commitment to delivering value to its shareholders and reflects the company’s financial performance during the last fiscal year. The announcement provides clear timelines for investors regarding the approval process and payment schedule.
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