Dividend policy and history
Seadrill has an objective to generate competitive returns to its shareholders. This objective will be supported by frequent distribution of cash dividend. The level of dividend will be guided by earnings expectations, market prospects, current capital expenditure programs as well as investment opportunities.
| US$ | Cash dividend per share |
Extraordinary cash dividend per share |
Total dividend per share in NOK |
Ex dividend date |
Payable date | |
| 4Q 2012 | 0.85 | 4.78 | Dec 4, 2012 | Dec 21, 2012 | ||
| 3Q 2012 | 0.85 | 4.78 | Dec 4, 2012 | Dec 21, 2012 | ||
| 2Q 2012 | 0.84 | 4.87 | Sep 4, 2012 | Sep 20, 2012 | ||
| 1Q 2012 | 0.82 | 0.15 | 5.75 | May 22, 2012 | Jun 7, 2012 | |
| 4Q 2011 | 0.8 | 4.49 | Mar 8, 2012 | Mar 23, 2012 | ||
| 3Q 2011 | 0.76 | 4.37 | Dec 8, 2011 | Dec 21, 2011 | ||
| 2Q 2011 | 0.75 | 4.05 | Sep 6, 2011 | Sep 20, 2011 | ||
| 1Q 2011 | 0.75 | 4.01 | Jun 6, 2011 | Jun 17, 2011 | ||
| 4Q 2010 | 0.675 | 0.20 | 4.88 | Mar 2, 2011 | Mar 16, 2011 | |
| 3Q 2010 | 0.65 | 3.88 | Dec 16, 2010 | Dec 30, 2010 | ||
| 2Q 2010 | 0.61 | 3.79 | Sep 8, 2010 | Sep 24, 2010 | ||
| 1Q 2010 | 0.60 | 3.86 | Jun 15, 2010 | Jul 2, 2010 | ||
| 4Q 2009 | 0.55 | 3.21 | Mar 15, 2010 | Mar 26, 2010 | ||
| 3Q 2009 | 0.50 | 2.79 | Nov 23, 2009 | Dec 7, 2009 | ||
| 2Q 2008 | 0.60 | 0.30 | 5.00 | Sep 4, 2008 | Sep 16, 2008 | |
| 1Q 2008 | 0.60 | 3.10 | Jun 5, 2008 | Jun 18, 2008 | ||
| 4Q 2007 | 0.25 | 1.29 | Mar 5, 2008 | Mar 14, 2008 | ||