Amid the sharp decline of oil prices and economic activity
Repsol approves a 5% dividend increase at its Annual General Meeting
Press Release14/05/2009 00:00
The shareholders agree to the appointment of Maria Isabel Gabarró as an independent board member and re-elect the General Counsel of the Company Luis Suarez de Lezo to the board.
The gross dividend for 2008 rises 5% to 1.05 euros per share.
Repsol posted a net income of 2.711 billion euros for 2008.
In 2008 Repsol drilled a record number of wells and participated in three of the world’s five largest discoveries.
In 2009, the company is the world’s second most successful offshore explorer.
The company has implemented 800 cost-saving measures to save more than 1.5 billion euros during 2009.
“Our cashflow and liquidity ensure the company can continue with its investment plans,” said Chairman Antonio Brufau.