Ecopetrol's 2024 Earnings Distribution Proposal
Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC) has announced its 2024 earnings distribution proposal, approved by the board of directors for shareholder consideration on March 28, 2025. The proposal includes an ordinary dividend of COP 214 per share, representing a 58.9% payout of the company's 2024 net income.
The dividend payment structure differs between stakeholders: minority shareholders will receive payments in two equal installments on April 4 and June 27, 2025, while the majority shareholder's dividend will be paid by December 31, 2025, aligned with the Fuel Price Stabilization Fund debt schedule.
Additionally, the board proposes allocating COP 16.64 trillion to an occasional reserve to support financial sustainability and strategic flexibility.
Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC) ha annunciato la sua proposta di distribuzione degli utili per il 2024, approvata dal consiglio di amministrazione per la considerazione degli azionisti il 28 marzo 2025. La proposta include un dividendo ordinario di 214 COP per azione, che rappresenta un payout del 58,9% dell'utile netto del 2024 dell'azienda.
La struttura del pagamento del dividendo differisce tra gli azionisti: gli azionisti di minoranza riceveranno i pagamenti in due rate uguali il 4 aprile e il 27 giugno 2025, mentre il dividendo dell'azionista di maggioranza sarà pagato entro il 31 dicembre 2025, in linea con il programma di debito del Fondo di Stabilizzazione dei Prezzi dei Combustibili.
Inoltre, il consiglio propone di allocare 16,64 trilioni di COP a una riserva occasionale per sostenere la sostenibilità finanziaria e la flessibilità strategica.
Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC) ha anunciado su propuesta de distribución de ganancias para 2024, aprobada por la junta directiva para la consideración de los accionistas el 28 de marzo de 2025. La propuesta incluye un dividendo ordinario de 214 COP por acción, que representa un pago del 58,9% de la utilidad neta de la empresa en 2024.
La estructura de pago del dividendo varÃa entre los accionistas: los accionistas minoritarios recibirán pagos en dos cuotas iguales el 4 de abril y el 27 de junio de 2025, mientras que el dividendo del accionista mayoritario se pagará antes del 31 de diciembre de 2025, alineado con el calendario de deuda del Fondo de Estabilización de Precios de Combustibles.
Además, la junta propone destinar 16,64 billones de COP a una reserva ocasional para apoyar la sostenibilidad financiera y la flexibilidad estratégica.
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Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC) a annoncé sa proposition de distribution des bénéfices pour 2024, approuvée par le conseil d'administration pour examen par les actionnaires le 28 mars 2025. La proposition comprend un dividende ordinaire de 214 COP par action, représentant un versement de 58,9 % du bénéfice net de l'entreprise pour 2024.
La structure de paiement du dividende diffère selon les parties prenantes : les actionnaires minoritaires recevront des paiements en deux versements égaux le 4 avril et le 27 juin 2025, tandis que le dividende de l'actionnaire majoritaire sera payé d'ici le 31 décembre 2025, conformément au calendrier de la dette du Fonds de Stabilisation des Prix des Combustibles.
De plus, le conseil propose d'allouer 16,64 billions de COP à une réserve occasionnelle pour soutenir la durabilité financière et la flexibilité stratégique.
Ecopetrol (NYSE: EC) hat seinen Vorschlag zur Gewinnverteilung für 2024 bekannt gegeben, der am 28. März 2025 vom Vorstand zur Prüfung durch die Aktionäre genehmigt wurde. Der Vorschlag umfasst eine ordentliche Dividende von 214 COP pro Aktie, was einer Ausschüttung von 58,9% des Nettogewinns des Unternehmens für 2024 entspricht.
Die Struktur der Dividendenzahlung unterscheidet sich zwischen den Stakeholdern: Minderheitsaktionäre erhalten Zahlungen in zwei gleichen Raten am 4. April und 27. Juni 2025, während die Dividende des Mehrheitsaktionärs bis zum 31. Dezember 2025 gezahlt wird, im Einklang mit dem Schuldenplan des Fonds zur Stabilisierung der Kraftstoffpreise.
Darüber hinaus schlägt der Vorstand vor, 16,64 Billionen COP für eine gelegentliche Reserve zu verwenden, um die finanzielle Nachhaltigkeit und strategische Flexibilität zu unterstützen.
- Dividend payout ratio of 58.9% of net income
- Significant reserve allocation of COP 16.64 trillion for financial sustainability
- Structured dividend payment plan ensuring financial stability
- Delayed dividend payment to majority shareholder until December 2025
- FEPC debt accumulation affecting payment schedule
Insights
Ecopetrol's 2024 earnings distribution proposal reveals a balanced approach between returning capital to shareholders and strengthening the company's financial position. The proposed
The bifurcated payment schedule—with minority shareholders receiving payments in April and June 2025, while the majority shareholder must wait until December 2025—appears strategically aligned with the company's cash flow management related to the Fuel Price Stabilization Fund debt. This structured approach helps Ecopetrol manage its liquidity throughout the year while still fulfilling obligations to all shareholders.
Particularly noteworthy is the substantial
The proposal reflects Ecopetrol's pragmatic financial management by maintaining dividend continuity while simultaneously strengthening its balance sheet. The allocation between dividends and reserves indicates a forward-looking strategy that balances immediate shareholder returns with long-term financial sustainability in a challenging energy market.
2024 EARNINGS DISTRIBUTION PROPOSAL (Colombian Pesos- COP) | |
Net income after provision for income tax | 14,934,704,561,251 |
Ìý+ Release of reserves from previous years | 12,502,312,256,016 |
Occasional reserve for sustainability | 11,993,230,652,653 |
Excess fiscal depreciation reserve (Art.130 ET.) | 509,081,603,363 |
- Legal reserves of the current year | 2,002,552,059,488 |
Legal reserve ( | 1,493,470,456,125 |
Excess fiscal depreciation reserve (Art. 130 ET.) | 509,081,603,363 |
Available to the Shareholders | 25,434,464,757,779 |
It is proposed to distribute as follows: | |
Ordinary Dividend According to dividend policy (Payout1 | 8,798,972,663,702 |
Allocated to occasional reserve for sustainability | 16,635,492,094,077 |
Total: | 25,434,464,757,779 |
Total dividend payable | 214 |
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The earnings distribution proposal, consistent with the Company's current dividend policy, proposes an ordinary dividend distribution of
The dividends payment to minority shareholders is proposed to be made in two equal installments on April 4 and June 27 of 2025. On the other hand, the dividend due to our majority shareholder is proposed to be made no later than December 31, 2025, in coordination with the defined payment schedule for the balance of the Fuel Price Stabilization Fund (FEPC) debt, corresponding to its accumulation in 2024.
Moreover, the board of directors proposes the allocation of
Ecopetrol is the largest company in
This release contains statements that may be considered forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the
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