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Fortescue Sets Dividend Reinvestment Plan Price at A$19.25 a Share

Tipranks - Thu Mar 12, 10:42PM CDT

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Fortescue Metals Group Ltd ( (AU:FMG) ) has provided an update.

Fortescue has confirmed the allocation price for shares to be issued under its Dividend Reinvestment Plan tied to the recently declared fully franked interim dividend of A$0.62 per share. The plan price has been set at A$19.2518 per share, based on the five-day volume-weighted average price following the record date, with new shares expected to be issued on 30 March 2026.

The announcement provides clarity for shareholders opting to reinvest their interim dividend, effectively setting the conversion rate between cash dividends and new equity. This supports Fortescue’s ongoing capital management strategy by allowing it to retain cash within the business while still delivering returns, a move that can modestly bolster its equity base and potentially appeal to long-term investors seeking compounded exposure to the stock.

The most recent analyst rating on (AU:FMG) stock is a Hold with a A$20.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Fortescue Metals Group Ltd stock, see the AU:FMG Stock Forecast page.

More about Fortescue Metals Group Ltd

Fortescue Ltd is a major Australian resources company listed on the ASX, historically focused on iron ore production and export to global steel markets. The group has been broadening its portfolio through investments in energy and decarbonisation initiatives, while maintaining a strong emphasis on shareholder returns via dividends and capital management programs.

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