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.
| Cash dividend per share | Ex dividend date | Payable date | |||
| US$ | NOK | ||||
| 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 | |
| Extra ord. | 0.30 | 1.68 | Sep 22, 2008 | Sep 30, 2008 | |
| 2Q 2008 | 0.60 | 3.32 | 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 | |