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Market Cap $7.18 billion
P/E Ratio 25.71
Dividend Yield 2.53%
Shares Outstanding 455.49 million
Earnings per share 0.615
Dividend per share 0.40
Year To Date Return 6.04%
Earnings Yield 3.89%
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  • Orica Ltd (ASX: ORI)
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Yes, Orica has historically paid two unfranked or partially franked shareholder dividends a year.

    Orica generally pays its shareholder dividends in July and December. 

    Yes, Orica offers a dividend reinvestment plan for eligible shareholders to reinvest all or part of their dividend payments to purchase additional Orica shares. 

    Orica listed on the ASX on 28 November 1961.

    Dividend Payment History Data provided by Morningstar.

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    Ex-Date Amount Franking Type Payable
    25 May 2023 $0.1800 0.00% Interim 03 Jul 2023
    18 Nov 2022 $0.2200 0.00% Final 22 Dec 2022
    31 May 2022 $0.1300 0.00% Interim 08 Jul 2022
    19 Nov 2021 $0.1650 0.00% Final 22 Dec 2021
    31 May 2021 $0.0750 0.00% Interim 09 Jul 2021
    30 Nov 2020 $0.1650 0.00% Final 15 Jan 2021
    28 May 2020 $0.1650 0.00% Interim 08 Jul 2020
    12 Nov 2019 $0.3300 15.15% Final 13 Dec 2019
    30 May 2019 $0.2200 0.00% Interim 01 Jul 2019
    12 Nov 2018 $0.3150 0.00% Final 07 Dec 2018
    31 May 2018 $0.2000 0.00% Interim 02 Jul 2018
    14 Nov 2017 $0.0000 0.00% Final 08 Dec 2017
    31 May 2017 $0.0000 0.00% Interim 03 Jul 2017
    10 Nov 2016 $0.2900 27.59% Final 09 Dec 2016
    31 May 2016 $0.2050 48.78% Interim 01 Jul 2016
    25 Nov 2015 $0.5600 35.71% Final 18 Dec 2015
    29 May 2014 $0.4000 40.00% Interim 01 Jul 2014
    28 May 2013 $0.3900 38.46% Interim 01 Jul 2013
    28 May 2012 $0.3080 45.45% Interim 02 Jul 2012
    26 May 2011 $0.3130 57.51% Interim 01 Jul 2011
    11 Nov 2010 $0.5400 100.00% Final 10 Dec 2010
    12 Nov 2008 $0.4450 44.94% Final 05 Dec 2008
    27 Mar 2008 $0.3150 44.44% Interim 04 Jul 2008
    14 Nov 2007 $0.4220 40.28% Final 14 Dec 2007
    08 Jun 2007 $0.2940 47.62% Interim 06 Jul 2007
    20 Nov 2006 $0.3990 52.63% Final 15 Dec 2006
    07 Jun 2006 $0.2090 43.06% Interim 07 Jul 2006
    23 Nov 2005 $0.3670 40.87% Final 16 Dec 2005
    13 Nov 2003 $0.2575 25.20% Final 10 Dec 2003

    ORI ASX Announcements

    An announcement is considered as "Price Sensitive" if it is thought that it may have an impact on the price of the security.

    DateAnnouncementPrice Sensitive?TimeNo. of PagesFile Size
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    About Orica Ltd

    Orica Ltd (ASX: ORI) is a leading global manufacturer and supplier of explosives and blasting systems, primarily to the mining industry. It is the world’s number one supplier of commercial explosives with operations across more than 100 countries and an approximate market share of around 28%.

    Although the company sold its chemicals business in 2015, it remains one of the world’s largest producers of sodium cyanide, widely used in gold extraction. It also produces injection chemicals, resins, steel bolts, pumps, and other specialist mining products and services, as well as nitrogen fertilisers for use in agriculture.

     

    ORI Share Price History Data provided by Morningstar.

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    Date Close Change % Change Volume Open High Low
    10 Aug 2023 $15.77 $-0.02 -0.13% 613,283 $15.75 $15.81 $15.68
    09 Aug 2023 $15.79 $-0.03 -0.19% 475,071 $15.86 $15.92 $15.73
    08 Aug 2023 $15.82 $0.03 0.19% 903,291 $15.84 $15.92 $15.76
    07 Aug 2023 $15.79 $-0.08 -0.50% 268,613 $15.83 $15.89 $15.79
    04 Aug 2023 $15.87 $0.21 1.34% 755,220 $15.58 $15.90 $15.55
    03 Aug 2023 $15.66 $0.14 0.90% 817,710 $15.69 $15.73 $15.59
    02 Aug 2023 $15.52 $-0.29 -1.83% 470,677 $15.70 $15.71 $15.52
    01 Aug 2023 $15.81 $0.06 0.38% 483,241 $15.75 $15.87 $15.73
    31 Jul 2023 $15.75 $-0.08 -0.51% 509,445 $15.79 $15.89 $15.69
    28 Jul 2023 $15.83 $-0.01 -0.06% 686,128 $15.84 $15.89 $15.71
    27 Jul 2023 $15.84 $0.14 0.89% 1,506,096 $15.75 $15.99 $15.68
    26 Jul 2023 $15.70 $0.09 0.58% 573,392 $15.77 $15.78 $15.47
    25 Jul 2023 $15.61 $0.35 2.29% 896,292 $15.36 $15.62 $15.35
    24 Jul 2023 $15.26 $-0.07 -0.46% 473,929 $15.34 $15.42 $15.23
    21 Jul 2023 $15.33 $0.18 1.19% 1,182,987 $15.29 $15.42 $15.10
    20 Jul 2023 $15.15 $0.00 0.00% 635,883 $15.15 $15.28 $15.12
    19 Jul 2023 $15.15 $0.05 0.33% 639,550 $15.19 $15.24 $15.08
    18 Jul 2023 $15.10 $0.00 0.00% 497,248 $15.20 $15.24 $15.09
    17 Jul 2023 $15.10 $-0.03 -0.20% 527,181 $15.12 $15.13 $14.99
    14 Jul 2023 $15.13 $0.21 1.41% 650,133 $15.02 $15.14 $14.97
    13 Jul 2023 $14.92 $0.02 0.13% 967,986 $15.07 $15.12 $14.89
    12 Jul 2023 $14.90 $0.02 0.13% 847,626 $15.02 $15.05 $14.87
    11 Jul 2023 $14.88 $0.28 1.92% 1,678,499 $14.66 $14.88 $14.63

    Director Transactions Data provided by Morningstar.

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    Date Director Type Amount Value Notes
    18 Jan 2023 Sanjeev Gandhi Issued 223 $3,399,998
    Issue of securities. 5,68,558 Rights
    16 Dec 2022 Gordon Naylor Buy 3 $45,780
    On-market trade.
    02 Dec 2022 Sanjeev Gandhi Issued 19 $299,999
    Issue of securities. Rights 345,461
    02 Dec 2022 Sanjeev Gandhi Issued 69 $1,057,396
    Issue of securities.
    02 Sep 2022 Sanjeev Gandhi Buy 1 $30,010
    Participation in share purchase plan.
    02 Sep 2022 Gene Tilbrook Buy 1 $30,010
    Participation in share purchase plan.
    02 Sep 2022 Malcolm Broomhead Buy 1 $30,010
    Participation in share purchase plan.

    Directors & Management Data provided by Morningstar.

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    Name Title Start Date Profile
    Mr Gene Thomas Tilbrook Non-Executive Director Aug 2013
    Mr Tilbrook has been a Non-executive Director since August 2013. He is also a Non-executive Director of Woodside Petroleum, a former Director of Aurizon Holdings, Fletcher Building and GPT Group, and former Executive Director of Wesfarmers Limited.
    Mr Malcolm William Broomhead Non-Executive DirectorNon-Executive Chairman Sep 2001
    Mr Broomhead AO was appointed Chairman of Orica Limited as of 1 January 2016 and has been a Non-executive Director since December 2015. He is a Director of BHP Group Limited and a former Chairman of Asciano Limited. He is also a Director of the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute and Council Member of Opportunity International Australia.
    Ms Karen Anne Moses Non-Executive Director Jul 2016
    Ms Moses was appointed Non-executive Director in July 2016. She is a Director of Boral Limited, Charter Hall Group, Snowy Hydro Limited, Music In The Regions Limited, a Fellow of the Senate of Sydney University and Chair of the NSW Artform Board for Dance and Physical Theatre. She is also a former Director of Sydney Dance Company, SAS Trustee Corporation, Australia Pacific LNG Pty Limited, Origin Energy Limited, Contact Energy Limited, Energia Andina S.A., Australian Energy Market Operator Ltd, VENCorp and Energy and Water Ombudsman (Victoria) Limited and Sydney Symphony Limited.
    Ms Denise Waund Gibson Non-Executive Director Jan 2018
    Ms Gibson was appointed Non-executive Director in January 2018. She is co-founder and Chairman of Ice Mobility, Director of Aerial Technologies Inc., NASDAQ-listed VOXX International Corporation, a director of the Consumer Technology Association, and the Consumer Technology Association Foundation, both not-for-profit organisations.
    Dr Vanessa Ann Guthrie Non-Executive Director Feb 2023
    Dr Guthries broad and strategic experience in the resources sector started over 30 years ago in Australia with RGC Limited (Tasmania). Since then, Dr Guthrie has held a diverse set of senior leadership roles across operations, environment, community, indigenous affairs and corporate development and sustainability. Previously Managing Director and CEO of ASX-listed Toro Energy Limited and private company Wellard Enterprises, Vice President Sustainable Development of Woodside Energy Limited, Huntly Mine Manager of Alcoa Australia and Chair of Minerals Council of Australia. Dr Guthrie is Deputy Chair and Lead Independent Director of Adbri Limited, Non-Executive Director of Santos Limited, Tronox Holdings PLC and Lynas Rare Earths Limited, Non-Executive Director of Cricket Australia and Infrastructure Australia, and Pro-Chancellor of Curtin University. Dr Guthries contribution to the mining and resources industry was recognised in 2017 with the award of an Honorary Doctor of Science from Curtin University. In 2021 she was also made an Officer of the Order of Australia.
    Mr John Richard Beevers Non-Executive Director Feb 2020
    Mr Beevers was appointed Non-executive Director in February 2020. He is also a Non-executive Director of Syrah Resources Limited and former Director of QUT Bluebox, the commercialisation arm of the Queensland University of Technology. He previously held the role of Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of GroundProbe and executive roles within the Orica Group, including Global Technology Manager, Group General Manager of Chemical Services and Chief Executive Officer of Orica Mining Services.
    Mr Gordon Naylor Non-Executive Director Apr 2022
    Mr Naylor was appointed Non-executive Director on 1 April 2022. He is the non-executive Chair of Medical Developments International, a former President of Seqirus, a member of the CSL Group and held executive leadership roles within the CSL Group, including Chief Financial Officer.
    Mr Sanjeev Gandhi Chief Executive OfficerManaging Director Apr 2021
    Mr Gandhi was appointed Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer in April 2021, after previously holding the role of Group Executive and President, Australia Pacific and Asia. He is a former Executive Director of publicly listed German chemical company BASF SE. During his 26-year career with BASF, he held several senior marketing, commercial and business leadership roles including Head of Asia Pacific and Head of Global Chemicals Segment (Intermediates and Petrochemicals).
    Mr Mark Garrett Non-Executive Director Jan 2023
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    Ms Kirsten Anderson Llewellyn Company Secretary Mar 2020
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    Ms Erin O'Connor Company Secretary Mar 2020
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    Christopher Davis Chief Financial Officer
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    Angus Melbourne Chief Technology Officer
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    Kirsten Anderson Llewellyn Company Secretary
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    Erin O'Connor Company Secretary
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    Leah Barlow President - SHES Discrete Manufacturing & Supply
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    Top Shareholders Data provided by Morningstar.

    Data provided by Morningstar.
    Name Shares Capital
    HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited (i) 159,809,890 35.29%
    J P MORGAN NOMINEES AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED 138,876,854 30.67%
    CITICORP NOMINEES PTY LIMITED 50,370,687 11.12%
    NATIONAL NOMINEES LIMITED 17,145,591 3.79%
    BNP PARIBAS NOMS PTY LTD <DRP> 12,606,784 2.78%
    Citicorp Nominees Pty Limited <Colonial First State Inv A/C> 4,363,365 0.96%
    BNP Paribas Nominees Pty Ltd Six Sis Ltd 3,688,636 0.91%
    HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited <Nt Comnwlth Super Corp A/C> 3,333,432 0.74%
    Argo Investments Limited 2,555,364 0.56%
    BNP Paribas Noms Pty Ltd <Agency Lending Drp A/C> 1,734,620 0.38%
    Mutual Trust Pty Ltd 751,643 0.17%
    Broadgate Investments Pty Ltd 711,574 0.16%
    BNP Paribas Noms (Nz) Ltd <Drp> 702,503 0.16%
    Carlton Hotel Limited 541,764 0.12%
    Sandhurst Trustees Ltd <Sisf A/C> 437,700 0.10%
    Akat Investments Pty Limited <Tag Family No 2 A/C> 340,000 0.08%
    Security Portman Pty Ltd 312,750 0.07%
    Mr Kwok Ching Chow & Ms Pik Yun Peggy Chan 299,247 0.07%
    HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited Gsco Eca 291,608 0.06%
    HSBC Custody Nominees (Australia) Limited (ii) 288,424 0.06%
    BNP PARIBAS NOMINEES PTY LTD ACF CLEARSTREAM 263,414 0.06%

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