ALS Limited provides professional technical services primarily in the areas of testing, measurement, and inspection in Africa, Asia/Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, and the Americas. The company operates through three segments: Life Sciences, Commodities, and Industrial. The Commodities segment offers assaying and analytical testing, and metallurgical services for the mining and mineral exploration companies in geochemistry, metallurgy, inspection, and coal quality streams. Its testing and consulting services cover the resource life cycle, including exploration, feasibility, optimization, production, design, development, trade, and rehabilitation. This segment also provides coal sampling, analysis and certification, formation evaluation, and related analytical testing services. The Life Sciences segment offers analytical testing and sampling, and remote monitoring services for the environmental, food, pharmaceutical, and consumer products markets; and microbiological, physical, and chemical testing services. This segment also provides analytical testing data to assist consulting and engineering firms, industries, and governments. The Industrial segment offers diagnostic testing and engineering solutions for the energy, resources, transportation, and infrastructure sectors. This segment serves asset owners, operators, constructors, and equipment manufacturers in the power, petrochemical, mining, minerals processing, water, infrastructure, and transportation industries. The company was formerly known as Campbell Brothers Limited and changed its name to ALS Limited in August 2012. ALS Limited was founded in 1863 and is headquartered in Milton, Australia.
ALS Dividend Announcement
• ALS announced a semi annually dividend of A$0.20 per ordinary share which will be made payable on 2024-07-02. Ex dividend date: 2024-06-12
• ALS annual dividend for 2024 was A$0.20
• ALS annual dividend for 2023 was A$0.39
• ALS's trailing twelve-month (TTM) dividend yield is 2.63%
• ALS's payout ratio for the trailing twelve months (TTM) is 1469.77%
• ALS's dividend growth over the last five years (2018-2023) was 11.64% year
• ALS's dividend growth over the last ten years (2013-2023) was -0.96% year
ALS Dividend History
Ex-Div date | Dividend amount | Dividend type | Pay date |
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2024-06-12 | A$0.20 | semi annually | 2024-07-02 |
2023-11-23 | A$0.20 | semi annually | 2023-12-14 |
2023-06-09 | A$0.19 | semi annually | 2023-07-06 |
2022-11-24 | A$0.20 | semi annually | 2022-12-16 |
2022-06-06 | A$0.17 | semi annually | 2022-07-04 |
2021-12-02 | A$0.16 | semi annually | 2021-12-17 |
2021-06-07 | A$0.15 | semi annually | 2021-07-05 |
2020-11-26 | A$0.09 | semi annually | 2020-12-16 |
2020-06-05 | A$0.06 | semi annually | 2020-06-06 |
2019-11-27 | A$0.13 | semi annually | 2019-12-16 |
2019-06-03 | A$0.13 | semi annually | 2019-07-01 |
2018-11-29 | A$0.12 | semi annually | 2018-12-18 |
2018-06-06 | A$0.11 | semi annually | 2018-07-02 |
2017-11-29 | A$0.09 | semi annually | 2017-12-18 |
2017-06-07 | A$0.09 | semi annually | 2017-07-03 |
2016-12-05 | A$0.06 | semi annually | 2016-12-21 |
2016-06-08 | A$0.07 | semi annually | 2016-07-01 |
2015-12-03 | A$0.08 | semi annually | 2015-12-18 |
2015-06-09 | A$0.11 | semi annually | 2015-07-01 |
2014-12-02 | A$0.11 | semi annually | 2014-12-19 |
2014-06-11 | A$0.19 | semi annually | 2014-07-02 |
2013-11-29 | A$0.18 | semi annually | 2013-12-20 |
2013-06-07 | A$0.25 | semi annually | 2013-07-02 |
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1. Determination of Dividend: ALS's board of directors reviews the company's financial performance, cash flow, future investment needs, and other relevant factors to determine the amount and timing of dividend payments.
2. Dividend Declaration: Once the board approves a dividend, ALS publicly announces the dividend amount, currency, and the ex-dividend date. The ex-dividend date is the date on or after which the buyer of the stock will not be eligible to receive the upcoming dividend payment.
3. Record Date: The record date is the date on which the company checks its records to identify shareholders who are eligible to receive the dividend. Only shareholders on record as of this date will receive the dividend.
4. Payment Date: On the designated payment date, ALS distributes the dividend to eligible shareholders. The dividend is usually paid in the form of cash directly into the shareholder's brokerage account or through other designated payment methods.
5. Tax Implications: Dividends received from ALS are generally taxable as income. Shareholders may need to report dividend income on their tax returns and pay applicable taxes according to their jurisdiction's tax regulations.
1. Record Date: ALS sets a record date, which is the date on which the company checks its records to determine the eligible shareholders. Only those who are shareholders on record as of this date will receive the dividend.
2. Payment Date: On the designated payment date, ALS distributes the dividend to eligible shareholders. The payment is usually made electronically, directly into the shareholder's brokerage account or bank account.
3. Currency: ALS declares the currency in which the dividend will be paid. Depending on the shareholder's location and the currency election made by the shareholder, the dividend will be converted to the appropriate currency during the payment process.
To assess the safety of ALS's dividend, it is crucial to analyze the company's financial health, debt levels, cash flow generation, and ability to sustain dividend payments over the long term. Additionally, monitoring the company's future earnings, cash flow projections, and management's commitment to dividend policies can provide valuable insights.
It is recommended to review ALS's financial reports, official announcements, and consult with financial advisors or experts who have access to the most current and comprehensive information about the company's financial situation.