Lion Finance Group PLC (LSE: BGEO), the LSE-listed banking holding company operating in Georgia and Armenia, has declared an interim dividend of GEL 3.25 per ordinary share for the third quarter of 2026. The dividend will be paid in Pounds Sterling on 18 December 2026 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 4 December 2026. The announcement, made on 4 November 2026, confirms key dates across the dividend timetable and notes that the GEL-to-sterling conversion rate will be drawn from the National Bank of Georgia's average rate for the period 30 November to 4 December 2026.

Key Points

  • Lion Finance Group PLC (LSE: BGEO) — LSE-listed banking and financial services holding company
  • Board declares interim dividend of GEL 3.25 per ordinary share for Q3 2026
  • Ex-dividend date: 3 December 2026; Record date: 4 December 2026; Payment date: 18 December 2026
  • Investors should watch for the confirmed GEL/GBP exchange rate to be announced following the currency conversion date of 4 December 2026

Lion Finance Group Declares GEL 3.25 Per Share Interim Dividend for Q3 2026

Lion Finance Group's Board of Directors declared the Q3 2026 interim dividend of GEL 3.25 per ordinary share on 4 November 2026. The dividend is payable in Pounds Sterling rather than Georgian Lari, reflecting the company's London Stock Exchange listing and its shareholder base. The ex-dividend date is set for 3 December 2026, with the record date falling the following day on 4 December 2026. Shareholders appearing on the register at the close of business on the record date will be entitled to the payment on 18 December 2026, providing a defined timeline for income-focused investors holding BGEO shares.

GEL-to-Sterling Conversion Rate to Be Sourced from National Bank of Georgia

Because the dividend is denominated in Georgian Lari but paid in Pounds Sterling, the actual cash amount received per share by UK investors depends on the prevailing exchange rate. The company has stated that the National Bank of Georgia's Lari-to-British Pounds Sterling average exchange rate for the period of 30 November to 4 December 2026 will be applied on the currency conversion date of 4 December 2026. This rate will be announced in due course, meaning shareholders cannot calculate their precise sterling entitlement until that announcement is made — a currency risk specific to this company's dual-market structure.

Bank of Georgia and Ameriabank Underpin Lion Finance Group's High-Growth Market Strategy

Lion Finance Group describes itself as committed to high profitability and strong returns through its two principal banking subsidiaries: Bank of Georgia, operating in Georgia, and Ameriabank, operating in Armenia. The company positions both as leading, customer-centric, universal banks in what it characterises as high-growth markets. The group's revenue model centres on banking and financial services across these two jurisdictions, and its ongoing dividend payments represent part of its stated commitment to generating returns for stakeholders while contributing positively to the communities in which it operates.