Woolworths Holdings Limited has declared an interim gross cash dividend per ordinary share of 148.0 cents (118.4 cents net of dividend withholding tax) for the 26 weeks ended 24 December 2023, being a 6.6% decrease on the prior period's 158.5 cents, based on a payout ratio of 70% of earnings. The dividend has been declared from reserves and therefore does not constitute a distribution of 'contributed tax capital' as defined in the Income Tax Act, 58 of 1962. A dividend withholding tax of 20% will be applicable to all shareholders who are not exempt.

The issued share capital at the declaration date is 988,695,949 ordinary shares. The salient dates for the dividend will be as follows: Last day of trade to receive a dividend is on 13 March 2024 and ex-dividend on 14 March 2024. Record date is on 18 March 2024.

Payment date is on 19 March 2024.