Pacific Assets Trust plc is a closed ended equity mutual fund launched by Frostrow Capital LLP. It is managed by First State Investment Management (UK) Limited. The fund invests in public equity markets of the Asia-Pacific region, excluding Japan, Australia, and New Zealand. It seeks to invest in stocks of companies operating across diversified sectors. The fund primarily invests in growth stocks of companies, with an emphasis on companies which are well positioned to benefit from and contribute to sustainable development of the countries in which they operate. It focuses on such factors as financial analysis, company visits, and valuation analysis to create its portfolio. The fund benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against the MSCI All Country Asia ex Japan Index. It employs in-house research to make its investments. Pacific Assets Trust plc was formed on January 1, 1985 and is domiciled in the United Kingdom.
Pacific Assets Trust Dividend Announcement
• Pacific Assets Trust announced a annually dividend of £4.00 per ordinary share which will be made payable on 2024-07-12. Ex dividend date: 2024-06-13
• Pacific Assets Trust annual dividend for 2024 was £4.00
• Pacific Assets Trust annual dividend for 2023 was £2.30
• Pacific Assets Trust's trailing twelve-month (TTM) dividend yield is 1.09%
• Pacific Assets Trust's dividend growth over the last five years (2018-2023) was -2.42% year
• Pacific Assets Trust's dividend growth over the last ten years (2013-2023) was -1.22% year
Pacific Assets Trust Dividend History
Ex-Div date | Dividend amount | Dividend type | Pay date |
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2024-06-13 | £4.00 | annually | 2024-07-12 |
2023-06-08 | £2.30 | annually | 2023-07-06 |
2022-06-09 | £1.90 | annually | 2022-07-01 |
2021-05-13 | £2.40 | annually | 2021-07-05 |
2020-05-28 | £3.00 | annually | 2020-07-02 |
2019-05-30 | £3.00 | annually | 2019-07-04 |
2018-05-31 | £2.60 | annually | 2018-07-04 |
2017-06-01 | £2.60 | annually | 2017-07-04 |
2016-06-02 | £2.20 | annually | 2016-07-04 |
2015-05-28 | £2.60 | annually | 2015-06-29 |
2014-05-28 | £2.60 | annually | 2014-06-27 |
2013-05-29 | £2.60 | annually | 2013-06-28 |
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Pacific Assets Trust current trailing twelve-month (TTM) dividend yield is 1.09%. Interested in purchasing Pacific Assets Trust stock? Use our calculator to estimate your expected dividend yield:
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1. Determination of Dividend: Pacific Assets Trust'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, Pacific Assets Trust 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, Pacific Assets Trust 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 Pacific Assets Trust 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: Pacific Assets Trust 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, Pacific Assets Trust distributes the dividend to eligible shareholders. The payment is usually made electronically, directly into the shareholder's brokerage account or bank account.
3. Currency: Pacific Assets Trust 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 Pacific Assets Trust'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 Pacific Assets Trust'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.