Lafarge Africa Plc proposes to pay a final dividend of 600 kobo per share for the year ended December 31, 2025. The proposed dividend is subject to shareholders’ approval and deduction of appropriate withholding tax.
The proposed final dividend will be paid to shareholders whose names are in the Register of Members as at the close of business on Friday, April 3.
The Register of Members will be closed from Monday, April 6, to Friday, April 10 (both dates inclusive).
Lafarge Africa Plc recently released its results for the financial year (FY) ended December 31, 2025. The cement maker’s net sales in FY 2025 went up 53 percent to N1.066trillion from N696.758 trillion in 2024; supported by volume growth, enhanced plant stability, and improved distribution efficiency.
Also, the company’s operating profit of N392billion represents an increase by 103percent, reflecting strong top-line momentum and continued execution on cost and efficiency initiatives. Lafarge Africa’s Profit After Tax (PAT) rose by 173 percent in 2025 to N273billion; underpinned by volume-led revenue growth, disciplined cost optimisation across operations, and efficient financial management.
The dividend will be paid on Thursday, April 30. The dividend will be paid electronically to shareholders whose names appear in the Register of Members as at Friday, April 3 and who have completed the e-dividend registration and mandated the Registrar to pay their dividends directly into their bank accounts.