Barrick Declares Increased Dividend

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Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:GOLD) has declared a third-quarter dividend of $0.09 per share, marking a 12.5% increase from the previous quarter. The payout will be distributed on December 15, 2020, to shareholders on record as of November 30, 2020. This increase is the third in the past year, with dividends having tripled since the Barrick-Randgold merger. The company reported total liquidity of $7.7 billion and a cash balance of $4.7 billion, indicating strong financial health.

Positive

• Dividend increased by 12.5% to $0.09 per share, reflecting strong financial performance.
• Total liquidity stands at $7.7 billion, including $4.7 billion in cash.
• No material debt repayments due before 2033, indicating financial stability.

Negative

• None.

All amounts expressed in US dollars

TORONTO, Nov. 05, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Barrick Gold Corporation (NYSE:GOLD)(TSX:ABX) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a dividend for the third quarter of 2020 of $0.09 per share, a 12.5% increase on the previous quarter’s dividend, payable on December 15, 2020, to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 30, 2020.¹

Senior executive vice-president and chief financial officer Graham Shuttleworth said that this represents the third increase in the quarterly dividend in the past year and that Barrick’s quarterly dividend has tripled since the announcement of the Barrick-Randgold merger in September 2018, reflecting Barrick’s continued strong financial performance.

“The Board believes that the current dividend increase is sustainable and is reflective of the ongoing robust performance of our operations and continued improvement in the strength of our balance sheet, with total liquidity of $7.7 billion, including a cash balance of $4.7 billion, and a  debt net of cash position of just $0.4 billion as of the end of the third quarter, as well as no material debt repayments due before 2033,” said Shuttleworth.

Enquiries:

President and CEO
Mark Bristow
+1 647 205 7694
+44 788 071 1386

Senior EVP and CFO
Graham Shuttleworth
+1 647 262 2095
+44 779 771 1338

Investor and Media Relations
Kathy du Plessis
+44 20 7557 7738
Email: barrick@dpapr.com

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1} The declaration and payment of dividends is at the discretion of the Board of Directors, and will depend on the company’s financial results, cash requirements, future prospects and other factors deemed relevant by the Board.

FAQ

What is Barrick Gold's dividend for Q3 2020?

Barrick Gold declared a dividend of $0.09 per share for the third quarter of 2020.

When will Barrick Gold pay the Q3 2020 dividend?

The Q3 2020 dividend will be paid on December 15, 2020.

How much has Barrick Gold's dividend increased recently?

The dividend has increased by 12.5% compared to the previous quarter.

What is the current cash balance of Barrick Gold?

Barrick Gold has a cash balance of $4.7 billion as of the end of Q3 2020.

What is Barrick Gold's liquidity position?

Barrick Gold's total liquidity is $7.7 billion.