On 17 February 2021, Rio Tinto announced a final dividend of 309.00 US cents per share and a special dividend of 93.00 US cents per share for the full year ending 31 December 2020, with Rio Tinto Limited shareholders to be paid:
· a final dividend of 397.48 Australian cents per ordinary share; and
· a special dividend of 119.63 Australian cents per ordinary share;
and Rio Tinto plc shareholders to be paid:
· a final dividend of 221.86 British pence per ordinary share; and
· a special dividend of 66.77 British pence per ordinary share.
American Depositary Receipt (ADR) holders will receive the dividends in US dollars as announced on 17 February 2021.
The currency exchange rates which apply to Rio Tinto Limited shareholders who elect to receive the final and special dividend in pounds sterling and Rio Tinto plc shareholders who elect to receive the final and special dividend in Australian dollars are the currency exchange rates applicable on 8 April 2021, being five business days prior to the dividend payment date.
This announcement confirms the currency exchange rates applicable for the 2020 final and special dividends for shareholders who have made a currency election:
The final and special dividends will be paid to shareholders of Rio Tinto Limited and Rio Tinto plc and to ADR holders on 15 April 2021.
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