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Airbus Reinforces Dividend Policy and Strategic Growth Amid Global Challenges

New Dividend Strategy Reflects Confident Outlook

Airbus SE has unveiled an enhanced dividend policy, raising its future payout ratio from 40% to 50% of profits and setting the payout range between 30% and 50%. This decisive move not only underlines the company’s commitment to delivering consistent shareholder returns but also signals its readiness to explore special dividends and share buyback programmes.

Focus on Cash Conversion and Profitable Growth

In tandem with the updated dividend strategy, Airbus reinforced its long-term cash conversion target. The firm remains steadfast in its goal to efficiently translate profits into cash, aiming for a conversion ratio of approximately 1 over a five-year period. This policy adjustment has already had a positive impact on investor sentiment, as evidenced by a 3% increase in the share price following the announcement.

Resilience Amid Global Supply Chain Disruptions

While Airbus navigates a landscape marked by global trade uncertainties and supply chain challenges, the planemaker maintains its ambitious target of delivering 820 aircraft this year. Despite early delays attributed to production constraints, CEO Christian Scherer’s cautiously optimistic outlook underscores the firm’s commitment to operational excellence and target achievement.

Strategic Expansion in the Defense Sector

Airbus’s defense arm is witnessing robust growth, buoyed by an anticipated 50% increase in military helicopter orders between 2023 and 2025. With the European Union poised to boost its defense budget, Airbus is strategically expanding its drone portfolio and solidifying its market leadership. Recent milestones include significant orders at the Paris Air Show, a framework agreement with the French military for navy drones, and a deal with Singapore for military helicopters.

Conclusion

Through a recalibrated dividend policy and strategic investments in growth and defense, Airbus is setting the stage for a resilient future. The company’s integrated approach to balancing shareholder returns with a robust operational framework serves as a compelling model for sustainable profitability in an increasingly complex global market.

Keve Signs Partnership With Elpida Foundation To Support Children With Cancer And Leukaemia

The Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) has signed a memorandum of cooperation with the Elpida Charitable Foundation for Children with Cancer and Leukaemia to strengthen support for children with cancer and their families through joint healthcare, education and humanitarian initiatives.

Partnership To Support Children And Families

The agreement establishes a framework for cooperation on public awareness campaigns, education, humanitarian assistance, medical and psychosocial support, palliative care and prevention. It also aims to promote equal access to healthcare while supporting children with cancer and leukaemia, their families, survivors of serious illnesses and other vulnerable groups.

Keve Highlights Business Community’s Role

“Social contribution is an integral part of Keve’s mission,” said Keve president Stavros Stavrou.

“Through this partnership with the Elpida Foundation, we seek to strengthen initiatives that support children and their families while raising awareness within the business community about health and social solidarity,” he said.

Stavrou added that cooperation between the public, private and social sectors can create greater value for society by combining resources and expertise.

Focus On Prevention And Equal Access To Care

Elpida Foundation president Loizos Loizou described the memorandum as the start of an important long-term partnership.

“We are joining forces to promote prevention, early diagnosis, equal access to high-quality healthcare services and psychosocial support, to offer greater hope and better prospects to those who need them most,” he said.

Keve said the agreement marks the beginning of closer cooperation between the two organisations, with a shared focus on strengthening healthcare, social solidarity and support for children with cancer and their families.

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