Capricorn Group reports strong profit growth, increases shareholder returns

Capricorn Group Limited reported a robust financial year ended June 30, 2025, with profit after tax rising 14.8% year-on-year to N$1.99 billion. This performance was supported by prudent capital allocation and investment in digital capabilities, leading to an improved Return on Equity (ROE) of 18.2%. Basic earnings per share increased to 367.3 cents.

The Group declared a total ordinary dividend of 135 cents per share for the 2025 financial year, marking a 20.5% increase from the prior year. This includes a final ordinary dividend of 74 cents per share and an interim ordinary dividend of 61 cents per share. Additionally, a special dividend of 36 cents per share was declared, bringing the total dividend for the year to 171 cents per share.

The increased dividend distributions resulted in a dividend payout ratio of 44.5%. The combined final ordinary and special dividends, totaling 110 cents per share, will be paid to shareholders on October 24, 2025. This reflects the Group's strong financial position and its commitment to delivering enhanced value to shareholders while balancing capital retention for future growth.