The Company implemented its dividend policy in 2005. Under this policy, the Company expects to pay two dividends per year, the first an "interim" dividend declared after the release of second quarter results; the second, a "final" dividend based on year end results. Interim dividends are set at one-third of the total dividends (interim and final) declared on a per common share basis applicable in respect of the previous financial year. Final dividends are determined based on the financial performance of the Company during the previous applicable financial year.
| Declaration date |
Dividend amount per share |
Payment date |
March 6, 2012
|
Cdn$0.1277* |
May 8, 2012 |
| August 8, 2011 |
Cdn$0.0533* |
September 20, 2011 |
| March 15, 2011 |
Cdn$0.603 |
May 5, 2011 |
| August 10, 2010 |
Cdn$0.197 |
September 20, 2010 |
| March 16, 2010 |
Cdn$0.512 |
May 6, 2010 |
| August 10, 2009 |
Cdn$0.08 |
September 21, 2009 |
| August 12, 2008 |
Cdn$0.26 |
September 15, 2008 |
| February 21, 2008 |
Cdn$0.54 |
May 2, 2008 |
| August 9, 2007 |
Cdn$0.24 |
September 19, 2007 |
| March 14, 2007 |
Cdn$0.625 |
May 10, 2007 |
* reflects five-for-one stock split effective August 11, 2011