Great Eastern Holdings Limited, an investment holding company, provides insurance products in Singapore, Malaysia, and rest of Asia. It operates through Life Insurance, Non-Life Insurance, and Shareholders segments. The Life Insurance segment offers life, long-term health and accident, annuity business written, and unit-linked insurance products. The Non-Life Insurance segment provides short term property and casualty products, including fire or burglary insurance contracts and/or business interruption contracts, and public liability insurance contracts; and short term medical and personal accident non-life insurance contracts. The Shareholders segment offers fund management services for absolute return/balanced mandates; and manages various products, such as the Asia Pacific equities, and Asian and global fixed income securities portfolios for Singapore statutory boards, government-linked corporations, public and private companies, insurance companies, and charity organizations. It is also involved in composite insurance, asset management, property investment, family takaful, and funds activities, as well as digital financial services. The company was founded in 1908 and is headquartered in Singapore. Great Eastern Holdings Limited is a subsidiary of Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation Limited.
Great Eastern Dividend Announcement
• Great Eastern announced a semi annually dividend of S$0.45 per ordinary share which will be made payable on 2024-08-29. Ex dividend date: 2024-08-20
• Great Eastern annual dividend for 2024 was S$0.45
• Great Eastern annual dividend for 2023 was S$0.90
• Great Eastern's trailing twelve-month (TTM) dividend yield is 1.74%
• Great Eastern's payout ratio for the trailing twelve months (TTM) is 38.40%
• Great Eastern's dividend growth over the last five years (2018-2023) was 8.45% year
• Great Eastern's dividend growth over the last ten years (2013-2023) was 9.30% year
Great Eastern Dividend History
Ex-Div date | Dividend amount | Dividend type | Pay date |
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2024-08-20 | S$0.45 | semi annually | 2024-08-29 |
2023-08-22 | S$0.35 | semi annually | 2023-08-31 |
2023-04-26 | S$0.55 | semi annually | 2023-05-08 |
2022-08-19 | S$0.10 | semi annually | 2022-08-31 |
2022-04-25 | S$0.55 | semi annually | 2022-05-05 |
2021-08-19 | S$0.10 | semi annually | 2021-08-31 |
2021-04-22 | S$0.50 | semi annually | 2021-05-05 |
2020-08-12 | S$0.10 | semi annually | 2020-08-26 |
2020-05-21 | S$0.50 | semi annually | 2020-06-02 |
2020-04-23 | S$0.50 | semi annually | |
2019-08-14 | S$0.10 | semi annually | 2019-08-30 |
2019-04-23 | S$0.50 | semi annually | 2019-05-08 |
2018-08-14 | S$0.10 | semi annually | 2018-08-31 |
2018-04-20 | S$0.50 | semi annually | 2018-05-08 |
2017-08-15 | S$0.10 | semi annually | 2017-08-31 |
2017-04-20 | S$0.40 | semi annually | 2017-05-08 |
2016-08-16 | S$0.10 | semi annually | |
2016-04-21 | S$0.05 | semi annually | |
2015-08-18 | S$0.10 | semi annually | |
2015-04-21 | S$0.40 | semi annually | |
2014-08-19 | S$0.10 | semi annually | |
2014-04-22 | S$0.40 | semi annually | |
2013-08-20 | S$0.10 | semi annually | |
2013-04-23 | S$0.27 | semi annually |
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1. Determination of Dividend: Great Eastern'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, Great Eastern 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, Great Eastern 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 Great Eastern 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: Great Eastern 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, Great Eastern distributes the dividend to eligible shareholders. The payment is usually made electronically, directly into the shareholder's brokerage account or bank account.
3. Currency: Great Eastern 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 Great Eastern'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 Great Eastern'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.