Assura plc Announces Quarterly Interim Dividend

The Johannesburg Stock Exchange has announced that Assura plc will distribute a quarterly interim dividend of 0.84 pence per share to shareholders recorded on the UK and South African registers on 6 June 2025. The dividend will be paid in cash on 9 July 2025 and will be a property income distribution (PID). This announcement includes key dates, tax implications, and additional information for South African resident shareholders.

Key Takeaways:

• The quarterly interim dividend is 0.84 pence per share, equivalent to ZAR20.12976 per Assura share at a closing exchange rate of GBP1.00 = ZAR23.964.
• The dividend will be paid in cash on 9 July 2025 to shareholders recorded on the UK and South African registers on 6 June 2025.
• The dividend is a property income distribution (PID) and will be sourced from the United Kingdom.
• South African resident shareholders who are not exempt from paying dividend withholding tax will receive a net cash dividend of ZAR15.09732 per share.
• Assura has no tax registration in South Africa, and shareholders should consult an appropriate professional advisor in their relevant jurisdiction to understand their tax status.

Statistics:

• Closing exchange rate: GBP1.00 = ZAR23.964.
• Dividend amount: 0.84 pence per share.
• Equivalent gross dividend: ZAR20.12976 per Assura share.
• Record Date: 6 June 2025.
• Payment date: 9 July 2025.
• Number of shares in issue: 3 250 608 887.

Sources:

• Assura plc, "Notice of Cash Dividend" (19 May 2025).
• Johannesburg Stock Exchange, "Company Announcement" (19 May 2025).
• Nedbank Corporate and Investment Banking, "Assura plc Announces Quarterly Interim Dividend" (19 May 2025).