SMU S.A. operates as a food retailer in Chile and Peru. The company offers fresh items, such as fruits and vegetables, white and red meats, and dairy products, as well as dry goods, wine and spirits, frozen and cleaning products, and various non-food items; and ready meals, chocolates, beverages, pastries, bread, and tobacco products. It operates food retail business through various formats comprising supermarkets under the Unimarc name; cash and carry stores under the Mayorista 10, Alvi, Mayorsa, and Maxiahorro names; convenience stores under the Ok Market name; and online through Telemercados name. It operates 283 Unimarc, 63 Mayorista 10, 32 Alvi, and 126 Ok Market stores, as well as 24 cash and carry stores in Peru under the Mayorsa and Maxiahorro names. SMU S.A. was founded in 2007 and is based in Las Condes, Chile.
SMU Dividend Announcement
• SMU announced a quarterly dividend of CLP$0.97 per ordinary share which will be made payable on 2024-12-04. Ex dividend date: 2024-11-29
• SMU annual dividend for 2024 was CLP$9.08
• SMU annual dividend for 2023 was CLP$10.86
• SMU's trailing twelve-month (TTM) dividend yield is 6.59%
• SMU's payout ratio for the trailing twelve months (TTM) is 105.73%
SMU Dividend History
Ex-Div date | Dividend amount | Dividend type | Pay date |
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2024-11-29 | CLP$0.97 | quarterly | 2024-12-04 |
2024-09-02 | CLP$0.86 | quarterly | 2024-09-05 |
2024-05-31 | CLP$2.49 | quarterly | 2024-06-05 |
2024-05-03 | CLP$4.76 | quarterly | 2024-05-08 |
2023-11-30 | CLP$1.46 | quarterly | 2023-12-05 |
2023-09-04 | CLP$2.44 | quarterly | 2023-09-07 |
2023-05-31 | CLP$2.89 | quarterly | 2023-06-05 |
2023-04-24 | CLP$4.07 | quarterly | 2023-04-28 |
2022-12-02 | CLP$3.82 | quarterly | 2022-12-07 |
2022-09-01 | CLP$2.82 | quarterly | 2022-09-06 |
2022-06-01 | CLP$6.47 | quarterly | 2022-06-06 |
2022-04-25 | CLP$3.77 | quarterly | 2022-04-29 |
2021-12-17 | CLP$2.93 | quarterly | 2021-12-22 |
2021-09-23 | CLP$2.48 | quarterly | 2021-09-28 |
2021-06-18 | CLP$0.66 | quarterly | 2021-06-23 |
2021-04-22 | CLP$2.04 | quarterly | 2021-04-27 |
2021-02-01 | CLP$1.84 | quarterly | 2021-02-05 |
2020-04-23 | CLP$4.49 | quarterly | 2020-04-28 |
2019-05-03 | CLP$1.72 | quarterly | 2019-05-08 |
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1. Determination of Dividend: SMU'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, SMU 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, SMU 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 SMU 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: SMU 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, SMU distributes the dividend to eligible shareholders. The payment is usually made electronically, directly into the shareholder's brokerage account or bank account.
3. Currency: SMU 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 SMU'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 SMU'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.