Dicker Data (ASX: DDR) – Dicker Data Declares Fifth Dividend

Dicker Data has declared an ordinary quarterly dividend of AUD 0.115 per share for the quarter ended 30 September 2026, fully franked at a 30 percent corporate tax rate. The full franking is significant for Australian resident investors, as it provides attached franking credits that materially increase the effective yield on the distribution. This announcement reflects the company’s cash generation during the third quarter and management’s commitment to maintaining regular shareholder returns.

Shareholders will have the option to participate in a Dividend Reinvestment Plan offering a 1 percent discount to the reinvestment price, allowing investors to acquire additional shares or elect to receive cash. The DRP price will be determined as the arithmetic average of the daily volume weighted average market price over the 10 business day period through the record date, calculated from 3 to 16 November. Elections to participate must be submitted to the share registry by 5 PM on Tuesday, 17 November, providing shareholders with approximately seven business days to decide. The scheme places no minimum or maximum limits on investment amounts, and shares acquired through the DRP will rank pari passu from their issue date on 1 December.

The dividend timetable requires investor attention to several critical dates. The ex-date is 13 November, meaning investors must own shares before that date to receive the distribution. The record date follows on 16 November, establishing the shareholder register for payment eligibility. The actual dividend payment date is 1 December, while DRP shares will be issued simultaneously. Those considering the DRP discount must lodge elections before the 17 November deadline, which is a fixed cut-off time of 5 PM.

Quarterly distributions signal the company’s confidence in cash flow generation during the period and show management’s capital allocation strategy focused on regular shareholder returns. The maintenance of full franking across the distribution suggests sustained profitability at the corporate tax rate. Investors should look ahead to the company’s full-year results and any management commentary on dividend policy sustainability in varying operating conditions. Market movement around the ex-date will provide signals on investor appetite for the distribution and potential shifts in positioning ahead of forthcoming earnings updates. The announcement has been flagged as price sensitive by the ASX and constitutes material information for the market.

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About Dicker Data Limited (ASX: DDR)

Dicker Data Limited is a wholesale distributor of IT hardware, software, cloud, and IoT solutions for corporate and commercial markets in Australia and New Zealand. Founded in 1978 and headquartered in Kurnell, Australia, the company represents all major technology vendors and provides tailored information technology solutions to businesses across the region.