BATZ Declares Interim Dividend for 2025
British American Tobacco Zambia Plc (BATZ) has announced the declaration of an interim dividend of ZMW 0.30 per share for the financial year ending 31 December 2025.
The decision was approved by the Board of Directors on 26 August 2025. According to the company, the dividend will be payable to shareholders recorded in the company’s books at the close of business on Friday, 10 October 2025.
In line with trading regulations on the Lusaka Securities Exchange (LuSE), which operates on a three-day rolling settlement cycle, the last day to trade in order to qualify for the dividend is Tuesday, 7 October 2025. Dividend payments are expected to be posted on or about Monday, 13 October 2025.
BATZ has urged shareholders to provide their bank account details to ensure timely and efficient processing of payments. Shareholders may collect and submit Account Detail Forms through the company secretary or the firm’s share transfer secretaries, Corpserve Zambia, located in Lusaka.
The announcement has been reviewed and approved by the Lusaka Securities Exchange, the Securities and Exchange Commission of Zambia, and British American Tobacco Zambia Plc.
The company has also reminded investors that the information contained in the announcement may be price-sensitive and has advised them to seek guidance from licensed investment advisors or stockbrokers.
