Central Asia Metals plc announces full year dividend of 18 pence per share

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Central Asia Metals plc announces full year dividend of 18 pence per share

Central Asia Metals proposed a final 2023 dividend of 9 pence per Ordinary Share. This brings total dividends (proposed and declared) for the year to 18 pence (2022: 20 pence) which represents 69% of free cash flow. The final dividend is payable on 22 May 2024 to shareholders registered on 26 April 2024.

Other financial highlights include:

Group gross revenue of $207.4 million (2022: $232.2 million)

Group net revenue of $195.3 million (2022: $220.9 million)

Group earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortisation ('EBITDA') of $96.5 million (2022: $131.6 million) at a margin of 47% (2022: 57%)

Group free cash flow ('FCF') of $57.5 million (2022: $90.2 million)

Capital investment of $27.8 million creating strong platform for long-term operational performance and growth

Cash in the bank of $57.2 million (2022: $60.6million) as at 31 December 2023

CAML remains debt free

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