Upper Egypt Mills’ board proposes EGP 10/share cash dividends

Updated 9/29/2021 9:59:27 AM

ArabFinanceUpper Egypt Mills Company (UEFM) announced that its board of directors has proposed the distribution of cash dividends worth a total of EGP 70 million, equivalent to EGP 10 per share to shareholders for fiscal year (FY) 2020/2021, according to a statement filed to the Egyptian Exchange (EGX).

On Monday, Upper Egypt Mills announced it achieved a consolidated net profit after tax of EGP 147.11 million in fiscal year (FY) 2020/2021, compared to a profit of EGP 143.67 million in FY 2019/2020.

Upper Egypt Mills is primarily involved in the manufacturing, processing, import, export, warehousing, and distribution of different types of grains and grain derivatives. It holds a majority stake of 54.5% in a flour milling company and Kings Valley Mills Company.