QAF Limited, an investment holding company, engages in the manufacture and distribution of bread, bakery, and confectionery products in Singapore, Australia, the Philippines, Malaysia, and internationally. It operates through Bakery, Distribution and Warehousing, and Investments and Others segments. The company is also involved in the trading and distribution of food and beverage products; and provision for warehousing logistics services of food items. In addition, it operates as a purchasing agent for bread, confectionery, and bakery products; manufactures kaya and related products; produces, processing, and wholesales pig meat; operates cold storage warehouse; trades in food products; and offers various bread spreads under the Delicia, Cowhead, and Auntie Rosie's brand names. The company was formerly known as Ben and Company Limited and changed its name to QAF Limited in 1984. QAF Limited was founded in 1950 and is based in Singapore.
QAF Dividend Announcement
• QAF announced a semi annually dividend of S$0.01 per ordinary share which will be made payable on 2024-09-26. Ex dividend date: 2024-09-06
• QAF annual dividend for 2024 was S$0.05
• QAF annual dividend for 2023 was S$0.05
• QAF's trailing twelve-month (TTM) dividend yield is 6.02%
• QAF's payout ratio for the trailing twelve months (TTM) is 82.04%
QAF Dividend History
Ex-Div date | Dividend amount | Dividend type | Pay date |
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2024-09-06 | S$0.01 | semi annually | 2024-09-26 |
2024-05-02 | S$0.04 | semi annually | 2024-05-23 |
2023-09-07 | S$0.01 | semi annually | 2023-09-25 |
2023-05-04 | S$0.04 | semi annually | 2023-05-24 |
2022-09-08 | S$0.01 | semi annually | 2022-09-26 |
2022-05-05 | S$0.04 | semi annually | 2022-05-25 |
2022-01-24 | S$0.02 | semi annually | 2022-02-15 |
2021-09-09 | S$0.01 | semi annually | 2021-09-27 |
2021-05-06 | S$0.04 | semi annually | 2021-05-25 |
2020-09-09 | S$0.01 | semi annually | 2020-09-25 |
2020-05-13 | S$0.04 | semi annually | 2020-06-05 |
2020-05-05 | S$0.04 | semi annually | |
2019-09-09 | S$0.01 | semi annually | 2019-09-25 |
2019-05-06 | S$0.04 | semi annually | 2019-05-22 |
2018-08-29 | S$0.01 | semi annually | 2018-10-16 |
2018-05-03 | S$0.04 | semi annually | 2018-06-22 |
2017-08-28 | S$0.01 | semi annually | 2017-10-13 |
2017-04-27 | S$0.04 | semi annually | 2017-06-16 |
2016-08-29 | S$0.01 | semi annually | |
2016-05-05 | S$0.04 | semi annually | |
2015-08-21 | S$0.01 | semi annually | |
2015-05-05 | S$0.04 | semi annually | |
2014-08-21 | S$0.01 | semi annually | |
2014-05-05 | S$0.04 | semi annually | |
2013-08-27 | S$0.01 | semi annually | |
2013-05-06 | S$0.04 | semi annually |
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1. Determination of Dividend: QAF'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, QAF 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, QAF 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 QAF 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: QAF 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, QAF distributes the dividend to eligible shareholders. The payment is usually made electronically, directly into the shareholder's brokerage account or bank account.
3. Currency: QAF 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 QAF'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 QAF'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.