SES S.A. provides satellite and ground infrastructure solutions worldwide. The company offers data connectivity services through its MEO and GEO satellite communication systems for aviation, maritime, cruise, energy, government, and telco and MNO industries. It also provides video services, including direct to home broadcast, occasional use, IP delivery, cable distribution, channel management, over the top (OTT), satellite distribution, hybrid TV platform, online video platform, content aggregation, SES 360, audience measurement and ad insertion, subscriber management, content distribution, production, value added, and real time booking services for broadcasters, platform operators, and sports organizations. The company was formerly known as SES Global S.A. and changed its name to SES S.A. in 2006. SES S.A. was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Betzdorf, Luxembourg.
SES Dividend Announcement
• SES announced a semi annually dividend of $0.27 per ordinary share which will be made payable on 2024-10-17. Ex dividend date: 2024-10-15
• SES annual dividend for 2024 was $0.72
• SES annual dividend for 2023 was $0.55
• SES's trailing twelve-month (TTM) dividend yield is 19.47%
• SES's payout ratio for the trailing twelve months (TTM) is -218.18%
• SES's dividend growth over the last five years (2018-2023) was -11.06% year
SES Dividend History
Ex-Div date | Dividend amount | Dividend type | Pay date |
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2024-10-15 | $0.27 | semi annually | 2024-10-17 |
2024-04-16 | $0.45 | semi annually | 2024-04-18 |
2023-04-18 | $0.55 | semi annually | 2023-04-20 |
2022-04-19 | $0.54 | semi annually | 2022-04-21 |
2021-04-20 | $0.48 | semi annually | 2021-04-22 |
2020-04-21 | $0.43 | semi annually | 2020-04-23 |
2019-04-23 | $0.90 | semi annually | 2019-04-25 |
2018-04-23 | $0.98 | semi annually | 2018-04-25 |
2017-04-24 | $1.44 | semi annually | 2017-04-26 |
2016-04-25 | $1.46 | semi annually | |
2015-04-20 | $1.27 | semi annually | |
2014-04-17 | $1.48 | semi annually |
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1. Determination of Dividend: SES'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, SES 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, SES 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 SES 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: SES 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, SES distributes the dividend to eligible shareholders. The payment is usually made electronically, directly into the shareholder's brokerage account or bank account.
3. Currency: SES 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 SES'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 SES'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.