Notice of Dividend Amount • Feb 21, 2018
Notice of Dividend Amount
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| Date of Announcement | 21 February 2018 |
|---|---|
| Reference | 273/2018 |
| In terms of Chapter 5 of the Listing Rules | LR 5.16.3, 5.16.21 |
Following the meeting of the Board of Directors held today, the Company announced that the Company's profits for the year ended 31st December 2017 increased from €21.0 million to €24.2 million.
Increases in revenues were registered by both the Company's aviation and non-aviation segments. The global sum of Group revenues for the year was €82,369,154 up from €73,064,828 in 2016. Aviation revenues, which grew by 14.6% to €59.0 million, are largely attributable to a new traffic milestone achieved with over 6 million passenger movements recorded at the airport last year.
With an increase of 8.3%to €23.4 million, the Company's non-aviation segment also performed well, in line with its corporate strategy. A positive trend was registered across all revenue drivers within the retail and property portfolio, particularly in contributions from SkyParks Business Centre and the airport's retail outlets.
The Earnings before Interest, Taxation Depreciation and Amortisation (EBITDA) of the Group increased from € €40.0 million to €48.6 million.
At the said meeting the Board of Directors approved the financial statements for the financial year ended 31st December 2017. These statements can be viewed on the Company's web portal: https://www.maltairport.com/corporate/investors/financial-results
Further to the net interim dividend of €0.03 per share (gross €0.046154) paid, the Board of Directors is recommending the payment of a final net dividend of €0.07 per share (gross €0.107692) on all shares settled as at close of business on Friday 6th April 2018, payable by not later than Friday 25th May 2018.


Finally, the Directors have also scheduled the Annual General Meeting of the Company for Tuesday 8th May 2018. Shareholders on the register of members at the Central Securities Depository as at close of business on Friday 6th April 2018 shall be eligible to receive notice, attend, and vote at the Annual General Meeting and to receive a copy of the Annual Report.
Signed: Louis de Gabriele COMPANY SECRETARY
Malta International Airport is the only airport serving the Maltese islands, connecting the tiny island state to more than 80 destinations through over 30 partner airlines. With 97% of all Malta's tourists flying through it, the airport handles more than 6 million passengers annually, as well as over 16,000 tonnes of cargo. The airport's existent terminal has been in operation for the past 26 years, during which time it has grown to support over 4,000 airport jobs, accommodate 45 retail and catering outlets, and provide parking for over 1,500 cars. In 2017, Malta International Airport ranked amongst the top five European airports in ACI's Airport Service Quality survey for the seventh consecutive year, and in 2016 it was awarded a prestigious 4-star rating by Skytrax. Malta International Airport owns SkyParks Business Centre, an eco-certified building that provides nearly 10,000m² of office space and 4,000m² of retail and amenities. To maximise its contribution to Malta's cultural heritage and environment, Malta International Airport set up the Malta Airport Foundation in 2015, an independently run non-profit organisation.
For more information, visit www.maltairport.com. Alternatively, follow us on Facebook (facebook.com/maltairport).
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