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Dangote Cement Distributes Over N3.3 Trillion in Dividends to Shareholders in 15 Years

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Dangote Cement Plc has made significant contributions to its shareholders, distributing over N3.3 trillion in dividends over the past 15 years. The company, led by its newly appointed chairman Emmanuel Ikazoboh, has assured investors of sustained returns and reaffirmed its commitment to transforming Africa through industrial self-reliance. The company has invested heavily in capital projects across Africa, with over $8.5 billion spent in the last 15 years, further solidifying its market dominance.

Key Takeaways:

  • Dangote Cement Plc has distributed over N3.3 trillion in dividends to its shareholders over the past 15 years, with consistent capital gains from rising stock prices on the Nigerian Exchange.
  • The company has invested over $8.5 billion in capital projects across Africa within the last 15 years, strengthening its market dominance.
  • The company is targeting an installed capacity of 66.4 million metric tonnes per annum (Mta) by 2030, driven by both greenfield and brownfield developments in several African markets.
  • Dangote Cement has recently completed the first phase of its 3Mta Cote d'Ivoire plant, delivering 1.5Mta capacity, and is progressing with the construction of a 6Mta integrated plant in Itori, Ogun State.
  • In Ethiopia, Dangote Cement has committed an additional $400 million to double its existing capacity.
  • The company's leadership has been praised for its resilience, with consistent dividend payouts despite economic challenges, reflecting the company's strong governance culture.

Statistics:

  • N3.3 trillion: Total dividends distributed by Dangote Cement Plc to its shareholders over the past 15 years.
  • $8.5 billion: Total investments made by Dangote Cement in capital projects across Africa within the last 15 years.
  • 66.4 million metric tonnes per annum (Mta): Targeted installed capacity by 2030.
  • 3Mta: Capacity of the Cote d'Ivoire plant, with the first phase completed and delivering 1.5Mta capacity.
  • 6Mta: Capacity of the integrated plant in Itori, Ogun State, currently under construction.
  • $400 million: Additional investment committed by Dangote Cement to double its existing capacity in Ethiopia.

Sources:

  • Naija247news
  • Dangote Cement Plc
  • Nigerian Exchange (NGX)
  • Association for the Advancement of Rights of Nigerian Shareholders
  • Pragmatic Shareholders Association of Nigeria

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