We have been advised by Messrs. A. R. Burkill & Sons, Ltd., general managers of the Bute Plantations (1913), Ltd.:
That the profit for the year amounted to voges $219,669.84 Add: Carry forwi previous year Less: Interim Dividends:—per share on 25-6-37 $35,369.80 per share on 15-9-37 35,369.80 per share paid on 17-12-37 35,309.80 106,109.40
Balance at credit of profit and Joss account $117,765.53
At a meeting of directors held yesterday, it was decided to recommend the following appropriation at the forthcoming annual general meeting of the company to be held on. Monday, April 1
To Pay a Final Dividend of 15 Cents Local Currency per Share, making 45 Cents Local Currency per share for the year Place to General Place to Replanting and Cùltivation Reserve Write off Buildings Write off Plant and Machin-
Write off Rubber Faciory and are n 2 Write off Furniture Write off Wells and Supply Write off Live Sioc) Donate to British Forces Recreation Centres Fund Carry forward $117,765.53
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