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The All Ordinaries Index (ASX: XAO) is up 0.7% today, but it’s certainly not getting any help from these two ASX All Ords shares.

The SkyCity Entertainment Group Ltd (ASX: SKC) share price is trailing the pack.

Shares in the New Zealand-based casino and entertainment company closed yesterday trading for $1.605 a share. In earlier trade, shares were swapping hands for $1.27, down a precipitous 20.6%. After some likely bargain hunting, shares are currently trading for $1.327, down 17.3%.

Also dragging on the benchmark is IDP Education Ltd (ASX: IEL).

Shares in the language testing and student placement provider closed yesterday at $15.69. In earlier trade shares were trading for $13.63, down 13.1%. Like SkyCity, the IDP Education share price has recouped some of those losses, currently down 6.1% at $14.74 a share.

Here’s why the ASX All Ords shares are under selling pressure.

ASX All Ords share tanks on international student hit

First up, IDP Education.

Investors are bidding down the ASX All Ords share after the company released a regulatory and market update.

Management noted that under a more restrictive policy environment instituted by governments in the company’s key destination countries of Australia, the United Kingdom and Canada, the size of its international student market is declining. They said, “This has negatively impacted IELTS testing and student placement volumes during H2 FY 2024.”

For FY 2024, IDP now expects a 15% to 20% increase in student placement volumes accompanied by a 15% to 20% decline in IELTS volumes compared to the prior year.

With the company forecasting a 20% to 25% decline in the size of the international education market under the revised policies, IDP said it will implement a cost reduction program to align expenses to the near-term revenue outlook.

The ASX All Ords share expects adjusted earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) for FY 2024 to be similar to FY 2023.

Management said they remains confident in the long-term growth drivers for the industry.

SkyCity share price plunges on earnings downgrade

Moving on to the second ASX All Ords share dragging on the benchmark today, SkyCity stock is under heavy selling pressure after the company downgraded its FY 2024 guidance.

The new earnings guidance is for underlying earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) in the range of NZ$280 million to NZ$285 million. That’s down from prior expectations of full-year EBITDA of NZ$290 million to NZ$310 million.

FY 2024 guidance for underlying net profit after tax (NPAT) was cut to between NZ$120 million and NZ$125 million. That’s down from the previous NZ$125 million to NZ$135 million.

Looking further ahead, the ASX All Ords share could be under extra pressure with management forecasting that FY 2025 EBITDA will come in between NZ$250 million and NZ$270 million.

On the dividend front, the SkyCity board anticipates reinstating dividends in FY 2026, following their suspension for 2H FY 2024.

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Motley Fool contributor Bernd Struben has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia’s parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has positions in and has recommended Idp Education. The Motley Fool Australia has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Co. Ltd (ASX: SOL) shares are a very attractive proposition, in my opinion. In fact, I’d go so far as to say the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) stock is one of the most appealing investments available in the index.

The investment company has certainly demonstrated excellent longevity, having been listed on the ASX for more than 120 years. Despite being one of the oldest businesses on the ASX, I think it has a very bright future.

Soul Patts already holds one of the largest positions in my portfolio, and I’d be very happy to buy more shares in the company at its current valuation. Let’s take a look.

Lower Soul Patts share price valuation

The Soul Patts share price has dropped around 10% since March 2024, as shown in the chart below.

When a company’s valuation falls, we can invest at a more appealing price/earnings (P/E) ratio. With a diversified business like Soul Patts, which has demonstrated a long-term track record of growing its net asset value (NAV) per share, I think buying during a dip like this is very appealing.

It’s not as cheap as it was when it fell below $25 two years ago. Still, with how the Soul Patts portfolio is positioned, I don’t expect it to fall substantially from here unless the overall ASX share market experiences a large drop.

Defensively positioned

The investment team at Soul Patts has deliberately designed its portfolio to protect against downside risk.

The company wants to protect shareholder capital while also growing the portfolio by investing with an unconstrained mandate – it can invest in any sector it wants. It tries to find the most attractive opportunities while balancing risk and return.

With so much uncertainty about the economy and inflation, now could be a good time to invest in a defensive business.

Soul Patts focuses on increasing its cash flow generation by selectively deploying its capital in various investments.

The business has recently focused its new investments on private equity and credit/bonds in the last 12 months. It has expanded its agriculture portfolio, including the acquisition of a large automated fruit processing and storage facility that aims to deliver better control over processing efficiency and channel sales, both domestic and export.

Soul Patts is also invested in various industries like telecommunications, resources, property, building products and swimming schools.

Improved dividend yield

The lower Soul Patts share price has pushed up the prospective dividend yield. It has grown its dividend every year since 2000, which is the best record on the ASX.

Using the last two declared dividends, Soul Patts has a grossed-up dividend yield of around 4%.

It doesn’t offer the biggest yield on the ASX, but I like the stability and regular passive income growth the ASX 200 stock has been able to achieve this century.

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Motley Fool contributor Tristan Harrison has positions in Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Company Limited. The Motley Fool Australia’s parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has positions in and has recommended Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Company Limited. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Company Limited. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

If you were watching the boards on Monday, you’ll have noticed the big hit Lovisa Holdings Ltd (ASX: LOV) shares took on the day.

Having gained for the previous three trading days, shares in the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) jewellery retailer closed last Friday at $33.91, compared to $20.67 a share 12 months earlier.

This saw Lovisa shares up a benchmark smashing 64% in a year. And that’s not including the 81 cents a share in partly franked dividends the ASX 200 retailer paid out over the year.

If we add that handy passive income back in, the stock had gained 68% as of Friday’s close.

But things took a decided turn for the worse on Monday, with the stock dropping a precipitous 10.4%. The selling continued on Tuesday, with shares closing down another 2.2% at $29.74 apiece.

What’s been putting the ASX 200 jewellery retailer under pressure?

Lovisa shares took a dive on Monday after the company announced that CEO Victor Herrero will be exiting his position on 31 May 2025.

Investors were hitting the sell button as many see Herrero as the driving force behind Lovisa’s strong growth.

Lovisa reported opening 74 new outlets over the second half of calendar year 2023 bringing the total number to 854. Notably the company opened its first store in China, where Herrero is said to have experience with store rollouts.

Investors were hitting the sell button despite management flagging a smooth leadership transition, with John Cheston, currently the CEO of Smiggle, taking over the helm.

“John is a highly successful global retailer and will join Lovisa at a very exciting time as we continue our global growth,” Lovisa chairman Brett Blundy said.

Why this fund manager has been buying Lovisa shares

It turns out Tuesday arvo would have been an opportune time to buy the dip on Lovisa shares.

The ASX 200 retail stock closed up 2.7% yesterday and is up 3.2% in early morning trade on Thursday, with shares swapping hands for $31.51 apiece.

Indeed, this is just what Tribeca fund manager Jun Bei Liu has been doing. Liu cited the company’s “very strong management team on every level” for the rationale to be buying Lovisa shares during the sell-down.

According to Liu (quoted by The Australian Financial Review):

The market has been impressed with the company’s growth and have naturally attributed much of that achievement to the current CEO.

His recent departure has been treated as though the growth of the company is about to slow down … We feel this has been a typical over-reaction by the market.

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Motley Fool contributor Bernd Struben has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia’s parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has positions in and has recommended Lovisa. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended Lovisa. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

Mineral Resources Ltd (ASX: MIN) shares are racing higher on Thursday morning.

At the time of writing, the mining and mining services company’s shares are up 4% to $72.49.

Why are Mineral Resources shares racing higher?

Investors have been buying the company’s shares today after responding positively to the release of an announcement after the market close on Wednesday.

According to the release, Mineral Resources has entered into a binding agreement with Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners (MSIP) for the sale of a 49% interest in the Onslow Iron project’s dedicated haul road.

Management expects the sale to generate total proceeds of $1.3 billion.

Mineral Resources will retain a 51% interest in the asset. It will also have exclusive rights to use, operate and maintain the road. The arrangement with MSIP will ensure seamless mine-to-ship delivery of Onslow Iron product to customers.

What is the Onslow haul road?

The Onslow Haul Road is a key component of an innovative transportation infrastructure solution that was developed by Mineral Resources. The company highlights that the road unlocked stranded iron ore deposits in the West Pilbara region of Western Australia.

The 150 kilometre dual lane road links the Ken’s Bore mine site to the Port of Ashburton. It will be fully sealed, fenced and equipped with fibre optic cabling to support the operation of autonomous road trains.

Transaction details

The release reveals that the transaction vehicle will receive a life-of-mine CPI-adjusted tolling fee per tonne of iron ore transported through the Onslow Haul Road of $8.041 (100% basis). This will be capped at 40 million wet metric tonnes per annum (Mtpa).

The tolling fee will be reset at a reduced rate after 30 years. Any tolling payments for volumes above 40Mtpa will be fully owned by Mineral Resources.

Management notes that the transaction values the Onslow Haul Road (100%) at $2.7 billion. This represents a 9.4 times pro-forma EBITDA multiple based on the 35Mtpa nameplate capacity.

The gross proceeds are payable in cash and comprise upfront consideration of $1.1 billion and a deferred consideration of $200 million. The latter is subject to achieving a 35Mtpa run rate for any quarter before 30 June 2026.

‘World-class credentials’

Mineral Resources’ managing director, Chris Ellison, commented:

I am proud of the strategic relationships we have formed with global industry leaders and pleased to welcome Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners as a partner in the Onslow Haul Road. This transaction is a strong endorsement of Onslow Iron’s world-class credentials, after the project last month delivered first ore on ship ahead of schedule.

As the first transaction of its kind in the Australian iron ore industry, it showcases the considerable value of MinRes’ portfolio of infrastructure assets and our ability to unlock significant capital. “The transaction also establishes access to a new pool of capital to further accelerate our growth and continue to deliver returns for our shareholders.

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Motley Fool contributor James Mickleboro has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia’s parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

ANZ Group Holdings Ltd (ASX: ANZ) shares may be able to deliver a double-digit return over the next year or so, according to UBS.

The ASX bank share can usually provide a pleasing dividend return, but based on the latest broker price target, this could combine with capital growth to deliver a potentially market-beating performance.

ANZ shares have already risen by 26% in the last 12 months. It has outperformed the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO), which has only gone up by around 9% in the same timeframe. It’s possible that the bank could continue to outperform based on UBS’ projections.

Potential ANZ share price growth

A price target is where a broker thinks the ANZ share price will be in 12 months. Remember though, brokers don’t have a crystal ball; it’s just where they think the valuation will go.

While ANZ shares are neutral-rated by UBS, the broker has a price target that suggests possible gains.

The broker thinks the ANZ share price can rise to $30, which would be an increase of 4.2% from today’s level.

UBS has predicted the ASX bank share could generate earnings per share (EPS) of $2.29 in FY24 and then achieve 5.7% EPS growth to $2.42 in FY25, partly thanks to the recently-announced $2 billion share buyback, which results in sharing the profit generated between fewer shares on issue.

Dividend potential

Amid elevated competition in the ASX bank share space, rising arrears and weakening net interest margins (NIMs), UBS believes ANZ’s dividend yield (excluding franking credits) could be 5.9% at the current ANZ share price.

A dividend is not guaranteed, but it’s paid from the profit generated by a business. ANZ could still make enough profit in FY25 to pay a large enough dividend for investors to be rewarded handsomely.

Total shareholder return

The potential ANZ share price rise and the possible dividend yield suggest a total shareholder return (TSR) of just over 10% in FY25, which could be a market-beating return.

The Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (ASX: VAS) tracks the S&P/ASX 300 Index (ASX: XKO), an index of 300 of the largest businesses on the ASX. Over the five years to April 2024, the ASX 300 returned an average of approximately 8% per annum. If the VAS ETF delivers an 8% return in FY25, the ASX bank share could achieve a stronger TSR based on UBS’ numbers.

Other ASX shares may deliver even stronger returns than ANZ shares over the next year or two, but UBS is predicting a decent level of return for ANZ by the end of FY25.

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Motley Fool contributor Tristan Harrison has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia’s parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

History shows that buy and hold investing is a great way to grow your wealth.

But which ASX shares could be candidates for long term investments?

Well, two that analysts are very bullish on are listed below. Here’s why they could be top buy and hold options:

Pro Medicus Limited (ASX: PME)

The first ASX share that could be a great buy and hold option is Pro Medicus. It is a leading provider of radiology information systems (RIS), Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS), and advanced visualisation solutions across the globe.

Goldman Sachs is very bullish on Pro Medicus’ long term outlook due to its belief that it is the incumbent technology leader in radiology. It commented:

In our view, PME is well positioned into FY25 given a full year benefit of some large and high profile contracts, in addition to the accelerating frequency and size of new contract wins. We see PME’s software Visage 7 as an industry leading solution with two distinct advantages relative to peers — speed and cloud capabilities — that have influenced the choice of PACS vendor.

Given this, PME is benefiting from an industry network effect, and we forecast share gains to 13% in FY30E (c.7% today) as more hospitals move to modern systems. PME is expanding into adjacent solutions including AI and Cardiology which could provide significant upside given we believe PME is the incumbent technology leader in radiology, and is well-placed to take share in both markets.

The broker currently has a buy rating and a $136.00 price target on its shares.

Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX: TWE)

Another ASX share that could be a great long term option for investors is Treasury Wine.

It is a global wine company with an international portfolio of wine brands. This includes Penfolds, Beringer, Lindemans, Wolf Blass, and 19 Crimes. It also recently added to this with the major acquisition of DAOU Vineyards in the United States.

Speaking of which, Morgans is very positive about the company’s outlook thanks to this acquisition. It explains:

It may take some time for the market to digest TWE’s acquisition of Paso Robles luxury wine business, DAOU Vineyards (DAOU) for US$900m (A$1.4bn) given it required a large capital raising. The acquisition is in line with TWE’s premiumisation and growth strategy and will strengthen a key gap in Treasury Americas (TA) portfolio.

Importantly, DAOU has generated solid earnings growth and is a high margin business. It consequently allowed TWE to upgrade its margins targets. While not without risk given the size of this transaction, if TWE delivers on its investment case, there is material upside to our valuation.

Morgans has has an add rating and $14.03 price target on the company’s shares.

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Motley Fool contributor James Mickleboro has positions in Pro Medicus and Treasury Wine Estates. The Motley Fool Australia’s parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has positions in and has recommended Goldman Sachs Group and Pro Medicus. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended Pro Medicus and Treasury Wine Estates. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

If you are hunting some new additions to your portfolio in June, then the ASX 200 stocks listed below could be worth a look.

They have both been named as favoured shares by Bell Potter for the month ahead. The broker notes that these are the shares that it believes “offer attractive risk-adjusted returns over the long term.”

In addition, Bell Potter highlights that when choosing its picks it considers the current macro-economic backdrop and investment environment, focusing on quality companies with proven track records, capable management, and competitive advantages.

You can read about the first three ASX 200 stocks on the list here. Let’s now take a look at two more of the broker’s top picks:

Regis Resources Ltd (ASX: RRL)

This gold miner could be one of the best ASX 200 stocks to buy this month according to Bell Potter.

Regis Resources is a multi-mine gold producer with all its operating mines located in Western Australia. Its flagship project is the Duketon Gold Project and produces ~300k ounces per annum.

Bell Potter believes these assets are very attractive and could make the miner a takeover target in the future. It commented:

As one of the largest ASX listed gold producers, we are attracted to its all-Australian asset portfolio and organic growth options which are unique at this scale. Furthermore, we see key opportunities in the fundamental, medium-term outlook and, in our view, these may also make RRL an appealing corporate target in the current conducive M&A environment.

The broker has a buy rating and $2.80 price target on its shares.

ResMed Inc. (ASX: RMD)

Another ASX 200 stock that could be a best buy this month is ResMed.

It is a medical device company specialising in the obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) market.

Bell Potter notes that this is a lucrative market to be in, with the OSA market growing in the high-single digits. And as ResMed is the largest player in the field, it stands to benefit greatly from its growth. It commented:

The market for OSA and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) remains under penetrated, and we expect industry volume growth to continue in the 6-8% range for the foreseeable future. In this regard, the competitive dynamics are very much in favour of RMD due to the Philips recall and improving semiconductor availability. Furthermore, ResMed is well-positioned to build on its dominant share even after Philips returns to the global market, with the launch of its latest continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) device, the Air Sense 11.

The broker has a buy rating and $36.00 price target on the ASX 200 stock.

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Motley Fool contributor James Mickleboro has positions in ResMed. The Motley Fool Australia’s parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has positions in and has recommended ResMed. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended ResMed. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

Investing $100 into ASX shares each month might not sound like it could grow into something significant.

Particularly if you want to generate passive income.

After all, with an average dividend yield of 4%, a $100 investment would yield just $4 of dividend income.

However, you might be surprised to learn that by investing consistently each month for a long period, you could grow your wealth materially.

This is thanks to the magical power of compounding, which is what happens when you earn interest on interest or returns on returns.

Turning $100 a month into passive income with ASX shares

As I mentioned above, the key to growing your wealth is investing this relatively modest sum consistently. This allows you to take full advantage of compounding. But how much could it grow into one day?

Well, historically the share market has generated an average return of 10% per annum. While there is no guarantee that this will be the case in the future, we’re going to base our assumptions on this level of return.

With that in mind, if you were to invest $100 a month into ASX shares and earned the market return, you would see your investments grow to become worth approximately $20,000 in 10 years.

While you could generate some passive income at this stage, it really would be worth continuing to invest to grow your portfolio further. Especially now compounding is starting to show its power.

If you were to keep going for a further 10 years, bringing us to 20 years in total, your portfolio would have a market value of approximately $72,000.

Now you have a choice. You could switch your focus to income and invest in high yielding ASX dividend shares that average 6% yields. This would lead to passive income of around $4,500.

Alternatively, you could keep going with your $100 a month investments. This option certainly could be worth it. That’s because after another 10 years your portfolio would be worth almost $210,000.

At that point, a 6% dividend yield would generate passive income of $12,600.

Other options

Investors have plenty of options to speed up the process.

For example, if you were to invest $250 a month, all else equal, your portfolio would be worth $50,000 in 10 years, $180,000 in 20 years, and then $520,000 in 30 years. This would position you to generate significantly more passive income from your ASX shares.

Alternatively, investors could increase their contributions as the years go by and their salaries increase.

Ultimately, the keys to success are investing smartly, consistently, and patiently.

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Motley Fool contributor James Mickleboro has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia’s parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

This article was originally published on Fool.com. All figures quoted in US dollars unless otherwise stated.

Shares of Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) surged higher (again) on Wednesday, jumping as much as 5.2%. At the end of the day, the stock was still up 5.2%, putting its market cap above $3 trillion for the first time.

Several developments in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) helped fuel the stock’s relentless rise.

The poster child for AI

As the leading provider of graphics processing units (GPUs) used in artificial intelligence (AI), it seems any bit of positive news in the space can be a catalyst for Nvidia stock. The phenomenon was in full view today.

News broke that Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, also called TSMC, is purchasing a high-NA extreme ultraviolet machine from ASML. This marks the latest in AI chipmaking technology, and Nvidia is TSMC’s second-largest customer, giving it full access to this top-of-the-line tech.

In an unrelated development, Hewlett Packard Enterprise reported the results of its fiscal second quarter (ended April 30), and the results blew past even the most bullish expectations. While the company generated modest year-over-year gains, it cited growing demand for AI as the catalyst for its better-than-expected results.

What’s good for the goose…

What do these developments have to do with Nvidia? Nothing, at least not directly. However, it does illustrate that the demand for AI continues to accelerate, bolstering the theory that it’s still very early days for AI. Consequently, what’s good for AI seems to be good for Nvidia.

The company has been among the biggest beneficiaries of AI adoption, as Nvidia’s processors are the gold standard for AI use cases. While estimates vary, Nvidia is credited with a market share of roughly 90% of the AI chip market.

Finally, excitement has reached a fever pitch ahead of Nvidia’s 10-for-1 stock split, which is scheduled to take place after the market close on Friday.

The adoption of generative AI continues to gain steam. While estimates vary wildly, the size of the market is expected to be between $2.6 trillion and $4.4 trillion in the coming years, according to global management consulting firm McKinsey & Company.

The growing body of evidence suggests there’s still plenty of room left for Nvidia to run.

This article was originally published on Fool.com. All figures quoted in US dollars unless otherwise stated.

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Danny Vena has positions in Nvidia. The Motley Fool Australia’s parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has positions in and has recommended ASML, Nvidia, and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended ASML and Nvidia. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

A few ASX 200 shares are due to go ex-dividend soon. When this happens, it means that the rights to an upcoming dividend are settled.

As a result, if you are not on its share registry when the ex-dividend date is reached, you won’t be receiving the dividends when they are paid.

With that in mind, let’s now take a look at three ASX 200 shares that have ex-dividend dates next week.

Here’s when you will need to buy their shares if you want to receive these dividends:

ALS Ltd (ASX: ALQ)

Last month, this testing services company released its FY 2024 results and revealed a 6.8% increase in underlying revenue to $2,586 million.

And while ALS posted a massive $278.3 million decline in statutory net profit after tax to just $12.9 million, this was predominantly due to impairments and restructuring provisions, as well as other one-off items.

This didn’t stop the ALS board from declaring a final dividend of 19.6 cents per share, which represents a payout of $94.9 million.

If you want to receive this dividend, you will need to buy the ASX 200 share before it trades ex-dividend on 12 June. After which, you can look forward to receiving the partially franked dividend next month on 2 July.

Champion Iron Ltd (ASX: CIA)

Another ASX 200 share that released its FY 2024 results last month was Champion Iron. The Canadian iron ore miner reported FY 2024 revenue of C$1,524 million and EBITDA of C$553 million.

This allowed the Champion Iron board to declare a 10 Canadian cents (11 Australian cents) per share final dividend. Its shares will trade ex-dividend for this on 13 June. The company will then pay it to eligible shareholders on 3 July.

Incitec Pivot Ltd (ASX: IPL)

This agricultural chemicals and commercial explosives company reported its half year results in the middle of May.

Incitec Pivot posted a net loss after tax including individually material items (IMIs) of $148 million. However, these IMIs were largely non-cash impairments of the fertilisers business.

Net profit after tax excluding IMIs came in at $164 million for the six months. In light of this, the ASX 200 share was able to declare an unfranked interim dividend of 4.3 cents per share.

Incitec Pivot’s shares will be going ex-dividend for this on 13 June. It is then scheduled to be paid to eligible shareholders three weeks later on 4 July.

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