Wheaton Precious Metals Announces Quarterly Dividend
Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. announced a cash dividend payment of US$0.155 per common share for the second quarter of 2024. The dividend will be paid to shareholders on June 11, 2024, to holders of record as of May 29, 2024. The company has a Dividend Reinvestment Plan in place, allowing shareholders to reinvest dividends in common shares. Shareholders can enroll in the DRIP through the company's website or by contacting their financial intermediary. The announcement reaffirms the company's commitment to shareholders and financial stability.
Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. declared a quarterly cash dividend payment for shareholders, enhancing investor returns and demonstrating financial stability.
Shareholders must carefully review the terms of the Dividend Reinvestment Plan and consider implications of enrollment, ensuring informed decision-making.
The declaration, timing, amount and payment of future dividends remain at the discretion of the Board of Directors. This dividend qualifies as an 'eligible dividend' for Canadian income tax purposes.
Dividend Reinvestment Plan
The Company has previously implemented a Dividend Reinvestment Plan ("DRIP"). Participation in the DRIP is optional. For the purposes of this quarterly dividend, the Company has elected to issue common shares under the DRIP through treasury at the Average Market Price, as defined in the DRIP, without a discount.
The Company may, from time to time, in its discretion, apply, change or eliminate any discount applicable to Treasury Acquisitions, as defined in the DRIP, or direct that such common shares be purchased in Market Acquisitions, as defined in the DRIP, at the prevailing market price, any of which would be publicly announced.
The DRIP and enrollment forms, including direct deposit, are available for download on the Company's website at www.wheatonpm.com, in the 'investors' section under the 'dividends' tab.
Registered shareholders may also enroll in the DRIP online through the plan agent's self-service web portal at: https://tsxtrust.com/DRIP
Beneficial shareholders should contact their financial intermediary to arrange enrollment. All shareholders considering enrollment in the DRIP should carefully review the terms of the DRIP and consult with their advisors as to the implications of enrollment in the DRIP.
This press release is not an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer of securities. A registration statement relating to the DRIP has been filed with the
CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD LOOKING-STATEMENTS
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation concerning the business, operations and financial performance of Wheaton. Forward-looking statements, which are all statements other than statements of historical fact, include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to future dividends. Forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of Wheaton to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements including risks discussed in the section entitled "Description of the Business – Risk Factors" in Wheaton's Annual Information Form available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca and Wheaton's Form 40-F for the year ended December 31, 2023 filed March 28, 2024 on file with the
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FAQ
What is the dividend payment for the second quarter of 2024?
The dividend payment for the second quarter of 2024 is US$0.155 per common share.
When will the dividend be distributed to shareholders?
The dividend will be distributed on or about June 11, 2024.
How can shareholders enroll in the Dividend Reinvestment Plan?
Shareholders can enroll in the Dividend Reinvestment Plan through the company's website or by contacting their financial intermediary.
What is an 'eligible dividend' for Canadian income tax purposes?
An 'eligible dividend' qualifies for preferential tax treatment under Canadian income tax regulations.