UIL Limited is a closed-ended equity mutual fund launched and managed by ICM Limited. The fund invests in public equity markets across the globe. It seeks to invest in stocks of companies operating in the infrastructure, utility, and related sectors including water, sewerage, waste, electricity, gas, telecommunications, ports, airports, service, rail, roads, and any business with essential service or monopolistic characteristics. The fund primarily invests in value stocks of companies. It employs fundamental analysis with a focus on such factors as sound balance sheets, good cash flows, ability to pay and sustain dividends, good asset bases, and market conditions to create its portfolio. The fund benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against the FTSE Utilities Index, FTSE All-Share Index, and the Dow Jones World Utilities Index. It was formerly known as Utilico Investments Limited. UIL Limited was formed on August, 2003 and is domiciled in Bermuda.
UIL Dividend Announcement
• UIL announced a quarterly dividend of £2.00 per ordinary share which will be made payable on 2024-11-08. Ex dividend date: 2024-09-26
• UIL annual dividend for 2024 was £6.00
• UIL annual dividend for 2023 was £8.00
• UIL's trailing twelve-month (TTM) dividend yield is 7.13%
• UIL's payout ratio for the trailing twelve months (TTM) is -18.19%
• UIL's dividend growth over the last five years (2018-2023) was 1.30% year
• UIL's dividend growth over the last ten years (2013-2023) was -0.15% year
UIL Dividend History
Ex-Div date | Dividend amount | Dividend type | Pay date |
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2024-09-26 | £2.00 | quarterly | 2024-11-08 |
2024-07-04 | £2.00 | quarterly | 2024-07-31 |
2024-05-09 | £2.00 | quarterly | 2024-05-23 |
2023-11-30 | £2.00 | quarterly | 2023-12-21 |
2023-09-28 | £2.00 | quarterly | 2023-10-13 |
2023-06-01 | £2.00 | quarterly | 2023-06-26 |
2023-03-02 | £2.00 | quarterly | 2023-03-31 |
2022-12-01 | £2.00 | quarterly | 2022-12-22 |
2022-09-01 | £2.00 | quarterly | 2022-09-30 |
2022-06-01 | £2.00 | quarterly | 2022-06-30 |
2022-03-03 | £2.00 | quarterly | 2022-03-31 |
2021-12-02 | £2.00 | quarterly | 2021-12-23 |
2021-09-02 | £2.00 | quarterly | 2021-09-30 |
2021-06-03 | £2.00 | quarterly | 2021-06-28 |
2021-03-04 | £2.00 | quarterly | 2021-03-31 |
2020-12-03 | £2.00 | quarterly | 2020-12-21 |
2020-09-03 | £2.00 | quarterly | 2020-09-25 |
2020-06-04 | £2.00 | quarterly | 2020-06-26 |
2020-03-05 | £2.00 | quarterly | 2020-03-27 |
2019-12-05 | £1.88 | quarterly | 2019-12-20 |
2019-09-05 | £1.88 | quarterly | 2019-09-27 |
2019-06-06 | £1.88 | quarterly | 2019-06-28 |
2019-03-07 | £1.88 | quarterly | 2019-03-29 |
2018-12-06 | £1.88 | quarterly | 2018-12-21 |
2018-09-06 | £1.88 | quarterly | 2018-09-21 |
2018-06-07 | £1.88 | quarterly | 2018-06-22 |
2018-03-08 | £1.88 | quarterly | 2018-03-23 |
2017-12-07 | £1.88 | quarterly | 2017-12-14 |
2017-09-07 | £1.88 | quarterly | 2017-09-22 |
2017-06-08 | £1.88 | quarterly | 2017-06-22 |
2017-03-09 | £1.88 | quarterly | 2017-03-22 |
2016-12-01 | £1.88 | quarterly | 2016-12-21 |
2016-09-08 | £1.88 | quarterly | 2016-09-28 |
2016-06-02 | £1.88 | quarterly | 2016-06-23 |
2016-02-18 | £1.88 | quarterly | 2016-03-08 |
2015-11-19 | £1.88 | quarterly | 2015-12-21 |
2015-08-20 | £1.88 | quarterly | 2015-09-16 |
2015-05-14 | £1.88 | quarterly | 2015-06-16 |
2015-02-26 | £1.88 | quarterly | 2015-03-20 |
2014-11-27 | £1.88 | quarterly | 2014-12-19 |
2014-08-20 | £1.88 | quarterly | 2014-09-08 |
2014-05-28 | £1.88 | quarterly | 2014-06-13 |
2014-03-05 | £1.88 | quarterly | 2014-03-21 |
2013-11-06 | £1.88 | quarterly | 2013-11-22 |
2013-10-02 | £3.75 | quarterly | 2013-10-18 |
2013-03-06 | £2.50 | quarterly | 2013-04-10 |
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1. Determination of Dividend: UIL'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, UIL 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, UIL 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 UIL 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: UIL 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, UIL distributes the dividend to eligible shareholders. The payment is usually made electronically, directly into the shareholder's brokerage account or bank account.
3. Currency: UIL 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 UIL'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 UIL'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.