FDH Bank has declared a second interim dividend of K50.032 billion, translating to K7.25 per share, representing a 232.6 percent increase from the previous year.
The board of directors passed the resolution on January 14, 2026, authorising payment in respect of 2025 profits, according to a notice signed by company secretary Juliano G. Kanyongolo. This compares to the second interim dividend of K15.044 billion, or K2.18 per share, paid by the bank in 2024.
The dividend will be paid on Thursday, February 12, 2026, to shareholders appearing in the register of the company as at close of business on Friday, February 6, 2026. The bank’s shares will trade ex-dividend from Wednesday, February 4, 2026, and the register will be closed from February 6 to 9, with no transfers registered during that period.
Central Region chairman for Minority Shareholders Association of Listed Companies Purity Paschal Chitalo commended the bank’s leadership and employees for the strong performance that enabled the dividend declaration. He said despite Malawi’s economic challenges, including inflation and government debt restructuring, the bank has demonstrated prudent risk management and adaptability.
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“This is exciting news for shareholders and we commend the company’s leadership and employees for the strong performance that enabled this dividend declaration. “We, as shareholders, remain confident in the current leadership and believe this achievement should be celebrated and sustained,” Chitalo said.
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The dividend declaration comes at a time Malawi’s banking sector continues to navigate challenging economic conditions characterised by foreign exchange constraints and inflationary pressures.
