The Board of Brambles Limited has declared an interim dividend of 10.0 United States cents per share. This represents a payout ratio of 50%, which is in line with Brambles' dividend policy to payout between 45% and 60% of Underlying Profit after finance costs and tax4. The 2021 interim dividend will be declared in US dollars and paid as 13.08 Australian cents per share, with franking of 30%. The unfranked component of the interim dividend is conduit foreign income. Consequently, non-resident shareholders will not pay Australian dividend withholding tax on this dividend. The interim dividend is payable on 8 April 2021 to shareholders on Brambles' register at 5.00pm on 11 March 2021. The ex-dividend date is 10 March 2021.