Airtel Africa Plc, a leading pan-African provider of telecommunications and mobile money services, has announced that an exchange rate of N410.95/$ will be applicable in the determination of its proposed final dividend of 2.5 cents
According to a disclosure signed by the Group Company Secretary, Simon O’Hara and published on the website of the Nigerian Exchange Group Plc (NGX Plc), the rates will be applicable to any shareholder that qualifies for and has elected to receive the dividend payment in Naira, Dollar or GBP.
Additionally, shareholders’ on the London Stock Exchange and the Nigerian Exchange Limited who wish to receive their entire dividend in the currencies of their choice (other than the default currencies) are strongly advised to participate in the currency election, by obtaining, filling and returning the currency election form to their respective company’s registrar domiciled in their countries. Investors are to check their respective stock markets for more information as regards timeframe and other modalities.
Exchange rate
- 1 USD=410.95 Naira
- 1 USD=0.7068 GBP
The firm noted that the exchange rate for the Nigerian naira or GB Pounds amounts payable was determined by reference to the exchange rates applicable to the U.S dollar available on 9 June 2021.
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