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Business dividend approval

Borouge Approves $1.32 Billion Dividend

Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported Apr 07, 2026 · Last updated Apr 09, 2026

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The approval of a significant dividend by Borouge, coupled with its strategic expansion through Advent International and the Borouge 4 mega project, is expected to positively impact its stock price and investor confidence. Despite a temporary production suspension at its Ruwais facility, Borouge's strong financial resilience and rising polyolefin prices are mitigating factors.

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Borouge shareholders approved a final 2025 dividend of $1.32 billion, reflecting strong operational performance and record sales. This payout brings the total dividends since listing to $4.89 billion, making Borouge one of the largest dividend payers on the Nairobi Securities Exchange. The company is undergoing a transformative growth journey, having completed the combination of Borouge and Borealis into Advent International, along with the acquisition of Nova Chemicals Corporation, to create a leading global polyolefins company. Borouge also secured operational control and marketing rights for the Borouge 4 mega project, expected to generate significant net profit. Despite a temporary suspension of production at its Ruwais facility due to an incident on April 5, Borouge maintains strong financial resilience and is benefiting from a global shortage driving up polyolefin prices.

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Borouge shareholders approved a $1.32 billion dividend for 2025, reflecting strong operational performance and record sales. The company is also advancing its growth journey through Advent International and has secured operational control of the Borouge 4 mega project.
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Advent International was formed by combining Borouge and Borealis, and acquiring Nova Chemicals Corporation, creating a leading pure-play polyolefins company. It is expected to maintain Borouge's annual dividend policy.
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Borealis was combined with Borouge into Advent International, forming a global polyolefins powerhouse.
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OMV, along with Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, completed the combination of Borouge and Borealis into Advent International. OMV also granted Borouge operational control of the Borouge 4 mega project.
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Nova Chemicals Corporation was acquired as part of the formation of Advent International, contributing to the creation of a leading pure-play polyolefins company.
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Abu Dhabi National Oil Company is a strategic partner in Borouge and, along with OMV, completed the combination of Borouge and Borealis into Advent International. Abu Dhabi National Oil Company also granted Borouge operational control of the Borouge 4 mega project.
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Sultan Al Jaber, Chairman of Borouge, emphasized the company's resilience and leadership in the polyolefins industry.
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Hazeem Sultan Al Suwaidi, CEO of Borouge, highlighted the company's strong and resilient performance in 2025 and its focus on driving shareholder value.
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Borouge's dividend payout is one of the largest on the Nairobi Securities Exchange since its listing.
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The United Arab Emirates — Capital Market Authority (United Arab Emirates)'s approval is required for the proposed tender offer to convert Borouge Plc shares to Advent International shares.
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Borouge is working in coordination with relevant UAE authorities to protect its facilities and operations following an incident.
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