DUBAI (WAM)
TECOM Group shareholders have approved the financial statements for the year that ended December 31, 2024 as well as the recommendation by the Board of Directors to distribute a cash dividend of Dh400 million (8 fils per share) for the second half of 2024, bringing total cash dividends to Dh800 million (16 fils per share), in line with the approved dividend policy in place until the end of the first half of 2025.
The announcement came during the Annual General Assembly Meeting, where shareholders re-elected the Board of Directors and approved the financial statements for the year that ended December 31, 2024.
Chairman of TECOM Group, Malek Al Malek, said, "TECOM Group's strong performance through 2024 has allowed us to implement our strategic investments. This includes Dh2.7 billion of investments to deliver sustainable growth as we continue to expand and contribute to Dubai's economic success whilst providing increased returns for our shareholders."
TECOM Group announced an 11 percent year-on-year (YoY) increase in revenues to Dh2.4 billion, with occupancy and retention rates of 94 percent and 92 percent, respectively.
Full year net profits grew by 14 percent YoY to Dh1.2 billion with funds from operations (FFO) of Dh1.6 billion, led by improved collections and income-generating assets' performance.