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The West Indies Oil Company Limited (WIOC) makes its inaugural dividend payment to stakeholders since its listing on the Eastern Caribbean Stock Exchange (ECSC) in 2022.<\/p>

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CEO Gregory Georges confirms that the payments, totaling approximately $13 million, are managed by the Eastern Caribbean Central Securities Depository (ECCSD) for the company’s 950 shareholders.<\/p>\n

Despite divesting 5 percent to the general public, the government retains a 46 percent share in the oil company, entitling them to a dividend payment of around $6 million EC.<\/p>

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WIOC anticipates larger payments for 2023, reflecting the company’s performance.<\/p>

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Shareholders using direct deposit receive electronic funds transfers within three working days.<\/p>\n

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