Sime Darby declared a second interim dividend of eight sen per share and special dividend of one sen per share for 4Q21. Sime Darby group CEO Datuk Jeffri Salim Davidson said: “We are very pleased with these results. Sime Darby said the group continues to execute its growth plan, which contributed RM2.7bil to FY2021 revenue. Sime Darby also continued to divest its non-core assets, which have generated approximately RM700mil in proceeds to date. Sime Darby also divested its interest in Eastern & Oriental Bhd and finalised a staggered exit for its three Jining River ports.
