The Board of Directors of Dhivehi Raajjeyge Gulhun Plc have approved and declared an Interim Dividend of MVR 329,618,162 (approx. US$ 21.4 million) for the Financial Year 2012/13 with MVR 4.35 payable per ordinary share.

This declaration has been made pursuant to the Standing Resolution to Declare Interim Dividend for the Financial Year 2012/13 passed by the Shareholders at the Company’s Annual General Meeting held on 30 August 2012 granting the authority to the Board of Directors of the Company to approve and declare any interim dividend in accordance with the Company’s Dividend Policy during the Financial Year 2012/13.

Please be informed that this Interim Dividend of MVR 4.35 per ordinary share will be payable to Shareholders registered with the Company at 1600hrs on 21st October 2012 (Sunday) in respect of shares registered then in their names.