The board of directors of Kuwait Portland Cement proposed a 70% cash dividend for 2014, equal to 70 fils per share, in addition to a 5% bonus issue, translating into five shares for each 100 shares held.

The company reported earnings results for 2014. The company said its net profit stood at KD 8.26 million for 2014, up from KD 7.85 million in 2013. Earnings per share (EPS) increased to 90.89 fils from 86.37 fils.