Sofina Société Anonyme is a private equity and venture capital firm specializing in direct and fund of funds investments. Within direct investments, it specializes in growth capital, early, startup, later stages, mature, emerging growth, mid venture, late venture, industry consolidation, and LBO investments. The firm primarily invests in portfolio of companies that engages in digital transformation, consumer & retail, education, healthcare, energy and services, e-commerce, consumer goods, digital, satellite operations, industry, finance companies, and financial services worldwide. It also invests in the media, communications, insurance, property development sectors. The firm typically invests in European based companies with a global exposure, and it also has a particular focus on companies based in Western Europe and Asia such as in India, China and South East Asia and also in the United States. It invests between 75 million ($84.81 million) and 300 million ($339.2 million) in companies with an enterprise value between 250 million ($282.7 million) and 4500 million ($5088.41 million) in minority investments, and 15 million ($16.96 million) and 50 million ($56.54 million) in companies operating in emerging markets or fast growing sectors. It invests in privately owned and listed companies. It invests in private companies to support growth, finance acquisitions, give liquidity to existing shareholders/families, support sales processes, and make minority investment alongside shareholders controlling shareholders and in listed companies for replacement of existing shareholder, long term support of controlling shareholders, and delisting. Within fund of funds, the firm focuses on private equity, venture capital and growth equity funds, and selected relationships in buyout and special situations. It also manages funds in the fields of private equity and hedge funds. It typically invests in the US, Europe and Asia, and also concentrates on emerging markets. The firm makes between 10 million ($11.31 million) and 40 million ($45.23 million) commitments in funds. The firm prefers to hold a minority ownership equity in its portfolio companies and also seeks board seat. The firm also prefers majority stake and co-invests. It typically holds its investments for ten to twelve years. Sofina Société Anonyme was founded in 1980 and is based in Brussels, Belgium with additional offices in Luxembourg and Singapore.
Sofina Dividend Announcement
• Sofina announced a annually dividend of €2.35 per ordinary share which will be made payable on 2024-05-22. Ex dividend date: 2024-05-20
• Sofina annual dividend for 2024 was €2.35
• Sofina annual dividend for 2023 was €3.24
• Sofina's trailing twelve-month (TTM) dividend yield is 1.09%
• Sofina's payout ratio for the trailing twelve months (TTM) is 25.72%
• Sofina's dividend growth over the last five years (2018-2023) was 3.93% year
• Sofina's dividend growth over the last ten years (2013-2023) was 4.60% year
Sofina Dividend History
Ex-Div date | Dividend amount | Dividend type | Pay date |
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2024-05-20 | €2.35 | annually | 2024-05-22 |
2023-05-12 | €3.24 | annually | 2023-05-16 |
2022-05-13 | €3.13 | annually | 2022-05-17 |
2021-05-14 | €3.01 | annually | 2021-05-18 |
2020-05-14 | €2.90 | annually | 2020-05-18 |
2019-05-09 | €2.79 | annually | 2019-05-13 |
2018-05-10 | €2.67 | annually | 2018-05-14 |
2017-05-09 | €2.56 | annually | 2017-05-11 |
2016-05-11 | €2.45 | annually | 2016-05-13 |
2015-05-14 | €2.28 | annually | 2015-05-18 |
2014-05-08 | €2.17 | annually | 2014-05-13 |
2013-05-08 | €2.07 | annually | 2013-05-13 |
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1. Determination of Dividend: Sofina'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, Sofina 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, Sofina 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 Sofina 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: Sofina 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, Sofina distributes the dividend to eligible shareholders. The payment is usually made electronically, directly into the shareholder's brokerage account or bank account.
3. Currency: Sofina 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 Sofina'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 Sofina'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.