On May 23, 2025, Ashok Leyland Ltd., the Indian flagship of the Hinduja Group, has announced the issuance of bonus shares and a dividend distribution following the release of Q4FY25 and FY25 earnings
The company's board has approved the issuance of 1 bonus share for 1 share held by shareholders as of the record date, which will be communicated at a later stage. This marks the first bonus issue by Ashok Leyland since 2011, when it similarly rewarded shareholders with a 1:1 bonus share allotment.
In addition to the bonus issue, the board has declared a dividend of ₹4.25 per share.
Ex-Date | Dividend Type | Dividend Amount (₹) |
Nov 19, 2024 | Interim | 2.00 |
Apr 03, 2024 | Interim | 4.95 |
July 01, 2023 | Final | 2.60 |
Bonus History | ||
Date | Ratio | |
Aug 2, 2011 | 1:1 |
The announcements come on the heels of a strong financial performance for Q4 and the full fiscal year FY2025. Ashok Leyland reported its highest-ever quarterly and annual revenues, EBITDA, and profit after tax (PAT).
Mr. Dheeraj Hinduja, Chairman, Ashok Leyland Limited, said, “Achieving these record-breaking numbers is a matter of immense pride for us. It reflects the resilience of our business and the trust our customers place in us. Given the Company’s strong financial performance in the last three years, the Board of Directors has approved a 1:1 bonus share issue.”
He further added, “This is on the back of two interim dividends announced for FY25 amounting to 625%, or Rs. 6.25 per share. With our unwavering focus on innovation and customer satisfaction, and thrust in international operations, we are well-positioned for sustained and profitable growth.”
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Mr. Shenu Agarwal, Managing Director & CEO, Ashok Leyland Limited, said, “FY25 has been another landmark year for us. We’ve set new records in revenue, EBITDA, and profitability. Our margin expansion and robust cash generation reflect the strength of our operations. It also gives us immense satisfaction to achieve our medium-term goal of mid-teen EBITDA in Q4. The company is in a very strong cash position, ending the year with a cash surplus of Rs. 4,242 Cr.”
He further added, “This gives us more fuel to further augment our strengths in products and technology, and to offer best-in-class customer experience. We are continuing on our premiumization journey with a high focus on delivering exceptional value to our customers. We are now more confident than ever in our ability to gain market share and further improve our price realisation.”
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Published on: May 23, 2025, 4:29 PM IST
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