Freightways Group Limited, together with its subsidiaries, provides express package and business mail services in New Zealand, Australia, and internationally. It operates through Express Package & Business Mail, Information Management, and Corporate and Other segments. The company provides network courier services under the New Zealand Couriers, Post Haste Couriers, Castle Parcels, and NOW Couriers brands; and point-to-point courier services under the SUB60, Kiwi Express, Stuck, and Security Express brands. It also provides mail delivery services under the DX Mail brand; and mailhouse-print services and digital mail presentation platforms under the Dataprint brand. In addition, it provides a range of physical storage and information management, as well as digital information processing services, such as digitalisation, business process outsourcing, online back-up, and eDiscovery services, as well as document destruction and medical waste services primarily under the Shred-X and Med-X brands, as well as operates line-haul on the arterial roads under the Parceline Express name. Further, the company offers general and aviation engineering services; and aviation-related, IT infrastructure support, treasury management, and financing and property management services. The company was formerly known as Freightways Limited and changed its name to Freightways Group Limited in March 2023. Freightways Group Limited was founded in 1964 and is based in Penrose, New Zealand.
Freightways Dividend Announcement
• Freightways announced a semi annually dividend of NZ$0.19 per ordinary share which will be made payable on 2024-10-01. Ex dividend date: 2024-09-11
• Freightways annual dividend for 2024 was NZ$0.37
• Freightways annual dividend for 2023 was NZ$0.37
• Freightways's trailing twelve-month (TTM) dividend yield is 3.52%
• Freightways's payout ratio for the trailing twelve months (TTM) is 76.44%
• Freightways's dividend growth over the last five years (2018-2023) was 4.46% year
• Freightways's dividend growth over the last ten years (2013-2023) was 27.31% year
Freightways Dividend History
Ex-Div date | Dividend amount | Dividend type | Pay date |
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2024-09-11 | NZ$0.19 | semi annually | 2024-10-01 |
2024-03-07 | NZ$0.18 | semi annually | |
2023-09-14 | NZ$0.19 | semi annually | 2023-10-02 |
2023-03-09 | NZ$0.18 | semi annually | 2023-04-03 |
2022-09-15 | NZ$0.19 | semi annually | 2022-10-03 |
2022-03-10 | NZ$0.18 | semi annually | 2022-04-01 |
2021-09-16 | NZ$0.18 | semi annually | 2021-10-01 |
2021-03-11 | NZ$0.15 | semi annually | 2021-04-01 |
2020-03-12 | NZ$0.15 | semi annually | 2020-04-01 |
2019-09-12 | NZ$0.15 | semi annually | 2019-10-01 |
2019-03-14 | NZ$0.15 | semi annually | 2019-04-01 |
2018-09-13 | NZ$0.15 | semi annually | 2018-10-02 |
2018-03-15 | NZ$0.14 | semi annually | 2018-04-03 |
2017-09-14 | NZ$0.15 | semi annually | 2017-10-02 |
2017-03-16 | NZ$0.13 | semi annually | 2017-04-03 |
2016-09-15 | NZ$0.14 | semi annually | |
2016-03-17 | NZ$0.13 | semi annually | |
2015-09-16 | NZ$0.12 | semi annually | |
2015-03-18 | NZ$0.12 | semi annually | |
2014-09-17 | NZ$0.11 | semi annually | |
2014-03-19 | NZ$0.10 | semi annually | |
2013-09-11 | NZ$0.02 | semi annually | |
2013-03-13 | NZ$0.02 | semi annually |
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1. Determination of Dividend: Freightways'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, Freightways 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, Freightways 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 Freightways 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: Freightways 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, Freightways distributes the dividend to eligible shareholders. The payment is usually made electronically, directly into the shareholder's brokerage account or bank account.
3. Currency: Freightways 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 Freightways'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 Freightways'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.