Recent articles for private investors with a focus on dividend announcements
Caffyns Plc announce an interim ordinary dividend declared of 5.0 pence
Caffyns Plc has declared an interim dividend of 5.0 pence per Ordinary share (2023: 5.0 pence per Ordinary share). This will be paid on 10 January 2025 to shareholders on the register at close of business on 13 December 2024. The Ordinary shares will be marked ex-dividend on 12 December 2024.
Foresight Group Holdings announce an interim dividend of 7.4 pence per share
Foresight Group Holdings announce an interim dividend of 7.4 pence per share (H1 FY24: 6.7 pence), to be paid on 31 January 2025, with an ex-dividend date of 16 January 2025 and a record date of 17 January 2025. This is in line with the Group's dividend policy which targets a total dividend payout ratio of 60% of profit after tax before non‑underlying items.
Dr. Martens Plc announce an interim dividend of 0.85p
Dr. Martens Plc declares an interim dividend of 0.85p, being one-third of the FY24 total dividend of 2.55p. This will be paid to shareholders on the register as at 7 March 2025 with payment on 8 April 2025.
Impax Asset Management Group Plc have proposed final dividend of 22.9p per share
The Impax Asset Management Group Plc Board has therefore decided to recommend a final dividend of 22.9 pence (2023: 22.9 pence) taking the total dividend for 2024 to 27.6 pence (2023: 27.6 pence). The total dividend for the year represents 87% of their adjusted profit.
Latham (James) announce an interim dividend of 7.95p per share
The Latham (James) Board has declared an increased interim dividend of 7.95p per Ordinary Share (2023: 7.75p). The dividend is payable on 24 January 2025 to ordinary shareholders on the Company's Register at close of business on 3 January 2025. The ex-dividend date will be 2 January 2025.
Pets At Home Group Plc have declared an interim dividend per share of 4.7p
The Pets at Home Board has recommended an interim dividend of 4.7 pence per share, 4.4% ahead of the prior year which was 4.5 pence per share. The interim dividend will be payable on 10 January 2025 to shareholders on the register at the close of trading on 5 December 2024.
Easyjet announce an ordinary dividend of 12.1 pence per share
The Easyjet plc Board is recommending an ordinary dividend of 12.1 pence per share (2023: 4.5 pence), amounting to £92 million (2023: £34 million) subject to shareholder approval at the upcoming Annual General Meeting. This will be paid on 21 March 2025 to those shareholders on the register at the close of business on 21 February 2025. This represents 20% of the headline profit after tax.
Pennon Group announce interim dividend of 14.69p
In line with Pennon's 2020-2025 dividend policy of growth of CPIH +2%, the Board has declared an interim dividend of 14.69 pence per share for the half year ended 30 September 2024. Pennon offers shareholders the opportunity to invest their dividend in a Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRIP).
Renew Holdings Plc announce a full year dividend of 19.00p
Renew Holdings Plc are to propose a final dividend of 12.67p (2023: 12.00p) per share. If approved by shareholders, this will represent a full year dividend of 19.00p (2023: 18.00p) per share, an increase of 5.6%.
LondonMetric Property Plc Q2 dividend declared today of 2.85p
LondonMetric Property has approved a second quarterly payment of 2.85p per share in January 2025. The total dividend payable for the half year of 5.7p represents an increase of 18.8% over the previous half year.
Supreme Plc Board proposes an interim dividend of 1.8 pence per share
The Supreme Plc Board proposes an interim dividend of 1.8 pence per share in line with the Company's stated annual dividend policy of 25% of profit after tax. This dividend will be payable on 10 January 2025 to shareholders on the register at 6 December 2024. The ex-dividend date is 5 December 2024.
Compass Group Plc has proposed a final dividend of 39.1c per share
The Compass Group Board has proposed a final dividend of 39.1c which, including the interim dividend of 20.7c, gives a total dividend of 59.8c for 2024.
Brickability Group Plc Board is to declare an increase in the interim dividend to 1.12 pence per share
The Brickability Group Plc Board is to declare an increase in the interim dividend to 1.12 pence per share (H1 FY24: 1.07 pence), in line with the Group's progressive dividend policy, which reflects the performance of the business in the half year and the Board's confidence in the future.
Topps Tiles announce a full year dividend of 2.4 pence
Topps Tiles announce a full year dividend of 2.4 pence .The shares will trade ex-dividend on 19 December 2024 and, subject to approval from shareholders at the Annual General Meeting in January 2025, the dividend will be paid on 30 January 2025.
Cranswick plc announce an interim dividend is being increased by 10.1% to 25.0p
Cranswick plc announce an interim dividend is being increased by 10.1% to 25.0p per share from 22.7p per share previously. The interim dividend will be paid on 24 January 2025 to Shareholders on the register at the close of business on 13 December 2024.
Severfield Plc announce an interim dividend of 1.4p per share
The Severfield Plc directors have declared an interim dividend in respect of the six months ended 28 September 2024 of 1.4p per share (H1 2024: 1.4p per share) which will amount to an estimated dividend payment of £4,200,000 (H1 2024: £4,292,000). This dividend is not reflected in the balance sheet as it was declared and will be paid after the balance sheet date, on 7 February to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 10 January.
Halfords announce an interim dividend of 3.0p
The Halfords Board have declared an interim dividend of 3 pence per share in respect of the period to 27 September 2024 (H1 FY24: 3 pence). The interim dividend will be paid on 17 January 2025 to shareholders who are on the register of members, with an ex-dividend date of 12 December 2024 and a record date of 13 December 2024.
VP Plc announce an interim dividend of 11.5 pence per share
The VP Board is declaring an interim dividend of 11.5 pence per share (H1 2024: 11.5 pence per share) payable on 15 January 2025 to shareholders on the register as at 6 December 2024. As previously stated, their target dividend cover is 2x over the cycle and the interim dividend announced today maintains the Group's 30+ year uninterrupted dividend track record.
Telecom Plus announce an interim dividend increased to 37p per share
The Telecom Plus plc Board is proposing to increase the interim dividend to 37p (2023: 36.0p), with the full year dividend payout expected to increase by at least 13% to 94p as a result of their updated policy and their restated financial guidance.
Caledonia Investments plc announce a final dividend of 51.47p per share
The Caledonia Investments plc board has declared an interim dividend of 19.69p per share, an increase of 4.0% on last year's interim dividend, further extending their long term track record of progressive dividend payments. This will be paid to shareholders on 9 January 2025.
DSW Capital Plc announce an interim dividend of 1.0p per share
DSW Capital Plc are to declare an interim dividend of 1.0p per share, representing one third of the intended total dividend for FY25. The interim dividend will be paid on 10 January 2024 to shareholders on the register on 13 December 2024 with the shares going ex-dividend on 12 December 2024.
Investec plc announce an interim 16.5p per share
The Investec plc Board has proposed an interim dividend of 16.5p per share (1H2024: 15.5p), translating to a 41.7% payout ratio and within the Group's current 35% to 50% payout policy.
Speedy Hire Plc announce an interim dividend of 0.80 pence per share
The Speedy Hire Plc Board has declared an interim dividend of 0.80 pence per share (H1 FY2024 interim dividend: 0.80 pence per share), to be paid on 17 January 2025 to shareholders on the register on 6 December 2024.
Norcros Plc interim dividend of 3.5p per share, an increase of 0.1p
Norcros Plc are declaring an interim dividend of 3.5p (H1 2024: 3.4p) per share, reflecting the resilient first half performance and its confidence in the Group's future prospects. The dividend is payable on 14 January 2025 to shareholders on the register on 29 November 2024. The shares will be quoted ex-dividend on 28 November 2024.
Grainger Plc announces a dividend up +14% to 7.55p per share
Grainger Plc announce a dvidend up +14% to 7.55p per share
Liontrust Asset Management Plc announces an interim dividend per share maintained at 22.0 pence
Liontrust Asset Management Board is declaring a first Interim dividend of 22.0 pence per share (2023: 22.0 pence) which will be payable on 8 January 2025 to shareholders who are on the register as at 29 November 2024, with the shares going ex-dividend on 28 November 2024. The last day for Dividend Reinvestment Plan elections is 13 December 2024.
Halma plc has proposed a 7% increase in the interim dividend to 9.00p per share
The Halma plc Board has proposed a 7% increase in the interim dividend to 9.00p per share (2023: 8.41p per share). This will be paid on 31 January 2025 to shareholders on the register at 20 December 2024.
Paypoint announce an interim dividend of 19.4 pence per share
Paypoint have declared an increased interim dividend of 19.4 pence per share (September 2023: 19.0 pence) payable in equal instalments of 9.7 pence per share on 20 December 2024 and 28 March 2025 (to shareholders on the register on 29 November 2024 and 28 February 2025 respectively). This is an increase of 1.0% compared to the final dividend declared of 19.2 pence per share, and an increase of 2.1% compared to the same period last year (September 2023: 19.0 pence).
Jet2 Board resolved to pay an interim dividend of 4.4p per share
The Jet2 Board has resolved to pay an interim dividend of 4.4p per share (2023: 4.0p). The dividend will be paid on 7 February 2025 to shareholders on the register at 3 January 2025, with the ex-dividend date being 2 January 2025.
Mitie Group plc announce an interim dividend up 30% to 1.3p per share
The Mitie Group plc Board has declared an interim dividend for the year ending 31 March 2025 of 1.3p per share (31 March 2024: 1.0p per share) which will be paid on 4 February 2025 to all shareholders on the register at the close of business on 20 December 2024.
XPS Pensions Group announce an increased interim dividend of 3.7 pence per share
XPS Pensions Group Plc announce an interim dividend of 3.7p has been declared by the Board (2023: 3.0p), reflecting XPS's progressive dividend policy and their continued confidence in the Group's prospects. The interim dividend amounting to £7.7 million (2023: £6.2 million), will be paid on 7 February 2025 to those shareholders on the register on 10 January 2025.
Sage Group plc announce a proposed final dividend of 13.50p, increasing the full year dividend by 6% to 20.45p
Sage Group plc announce a proposed final dividend of 13.50p, increasing the full year dividend by 6% to 20.45p
Redcentric Plc is to announce an Interim dividend of 1.2p per share.
Redcentric Plc announced a final dividend of 2.4p, that was declared in August 2024 when they released the final results, and will be paid on 24 January 2025 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 13 December 2024, with the shares going ex-dividend on 12 December 2024.
Tracsis Plc have recommended a final dividend of 1.3 pence per share
The Tracsis Plc Board has recommended a final dividend of 1.3 pence per share. The final dividend, subject to shareholder approval at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting, will be paid on 7 February 2025 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 24 January 2025. This will bring the total dividend for the year to 2.4 pence per share.
Avon Technologies plc announce a final dividend of 16.1 cents per share
The Avon Technoligies Board has proposed a final dividend of 16.1 cents per share (2023: 15.3c). The final dividend will be paid in pounds sterling on 7 March 2025 to shareholders on the register at 7 February 2025. The final dividend will be converted into pounds sterling for payment at the prevailing exchange rate which will be announced prior to payment.
Imperial Brands annouce a dividend per share up 4.5% to 153.42 pence per share
Imperial Brands annouce a dividend per share up 4.5% to 153.42 pence per share, in line with their progressive dividend policy
Diploma plc announces final dividend of 42.0p per share
The Diploma plc Board has recommended a final dividend of 42.0p per share (2023: 40.0p), making the proposed full year dividend 59.3p (2023: 56.5p), up 5%, in line with the Board's dividend policy.
Record Plc announce an interim dividend maintained at 2.15 pence per share
The Record Plc Board has declared an interim dividend of 2.15 pence per share in respect of the six-month period to 30 September 2024 (H1 FY24: 2.15 pence)
Volex Plc announce an interim dividend increased by 7.1% to 1.5 pence per share
The Volex Board has declared an interim dividend of 1.5 pence, an increase of 7.1% on the previous year, and remains committed to a progressive dividend policy, striking a balance between delivering growth through investment and returning cash to shareholders.
Land Securities Group announce a total dividend up 2.2% to 18.6p per share
The Land Securites Board has declared a second interim dividend of 9.4p per ordinary share to be payable wholly as an ordinary dividend (2023: 9.2p) on 8 January 2025 to shareholders registered at the close of business on 29 November 2024.
FirstGroup announce an interim dividend of 1.7p per share
The FirstGroup Board has declared an interim dividend of 1.7p per share (c.£10m in aggregate), to be paid on 31 December 2024 to shareholders on the register at 29 November 2024.
WH Smith Plc have announced a proposed final dividend of 22.6p per share
The WH Smith Plc Board has proposed a final dividend of 22.6p per share in respect of the financial year ended 31 August 2024, which together with the interim dividend, gives a full year dividend of 33.6p per share. This reflects the cash generative nature of the business and their confidence in the future prospects of the Group. Subject to shareholder approval, the dividend will be paid on 6 February 2025 to shareholders registered at the close of business on 17 January 2025.
Qinetiq announce an interim dividend of 2.8p
Qinetiq announce an interim dividend of 2.8p (H1 FY24: 2.6p) will be paid on 7 February 2025 to shareholders on the register on 9 January 2025. The interim dividend represents one third of the prior year total dividend reflecting their previously communicated methodology. The full year proposed dividend will be announced with their full year preliminary results in May 2025.
Great Portland Estates plc announce an interim dividend maintained at £11.9 million (2.9 pence per share)
The Great Portland Estates plc Board has declared an interim ordinary dividend of 2.9 pence per share (2023: 4.7 pence) which will be paid on 3 January 2025.
B&M European Value Retail S.A. announce an interim dividend of 5.3p per Ordinary Share
B&M European Value Retail S.A. announce an interim dividend of 5.3p per Ordinary Share will be paid on 13 December 2024 to shareholders on the register at 22 November 2024. The ex-dividend date will be 21 November 2024. The dividend payment will be subject to a deduction of Luxembourg withholding tax of 15%.
Young & Co's Brewery Plc announce an interim dividend of 11.53 pence per share
The Young & Co's Brewery Plc board has decided to raise the interim dividend by 6.0% to 11.53 pence per share (2023: 10.88 pence per share). This is expected to be paid on 6 December 2024 to shareholders on the register at close of business on 22 November 2024.
United Utilities Group PLC announce an interim dividend of 17.28p
The United Utilities Group PLC Board has announced an interim dividend of 17.28 pence per ordinary share in respect of the six monthsended 30 September 2024. This is an increase of 4.2 per cent compared with the interim dividend last year, in line with the group's dividend policy of targeting a growth rate of CPIH inflation each year through to 2025. The 4.2 per cent increase is based on the CPIH element included within allowed regulated revenue for the 2024/25 financial year (i.e. the movement in CPIH between November 2022 and November 2023).
Experian Plc have announced a first interim dividend of USc per share
Experian Plc have announced a first interim dividend of USc 19.25 per share, up 7%. This will be paid on 7 February 2025 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 10 January 2025.
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