Rio Tinto Plc have announced an interim ordinary dividend of $4.3 billion, the second highest ever interim, equivalent to 267 US cents per share. The 2022 interim ordinary dividend will be paid on 22 September 2022 to holders of ordinary shares and holders of ADRs on the register at the close of business on 12 August 2022 (record date). The ex-dividend date is 11 August 2022.This represents 50% of underlying earnings, in line with shareholder returns policy, and consistent with the practice of paying out 50% on the ordinary interim dividend.
The 2022 interim ordinary dividend to be paid to Rio Tinto Limited shareholders will be fully franked. The Board expects Rio Tinto Limited to be in a position to pay fully franked dividends for the foreseeable future. (Rio Tinto Plc shareholders may choose to receive their dividend in Australian dollars or New Zealand dollars, and Rio Tinto Limited shareholders may choose to receive theirs in pounds sterling or New Zealand dollars. Currency conversions will be based on the pound sterling, Australian dollar and New Zealand dollar exchange rates five business days before the dividend payment date. Rio Tinto Plc and Rio Tinto Limited shareholders must register their currency elections by 1 September 2022.)
