FDM Group recommends a final dividend of 4.0 pence per share, following an interim dividend of 6.0 pence per share, a total dividend for the year of 10.0 pence per share (2024: 22.5 pence per share).
During the year, the company paid two dividends with a total payment to shareholders of £20.3 million (2024: £31.7 million).
At the AGM, held on 20 May 2025, a final dividend of 12.5 pence per share for 2024 was approved by shareholders and was paid on 27 June 2025. On 29 July 2025, an interim dividend of 6.0 pence per share for 2025 was declared and was paid on 14 November 2025.
The Board has recommended a final dividend of 4.0 pence per share, subject to shareholder approval at the 2026 AGM, taking the total dividend arising from the 2025 financial year to 10.0 pence per share (2024 total dividend: 22.5 pence per share).
The Group maintains its dividend policy, to retain sufficient capital to fund ongoing operating requirements, while maintaining an appropriate level of dividend cover and sufficient funds to invest in the Group's longer-term growth. As at 31 December 2025, the Company had distributable reserves of £23.3 million. This statement does not form part of the audited financial statements and the distributable reserves figure of £23.3 million is therefore not audited by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP ("PwC").
Other financial highlights:
Against a background of continued uncertainty across all our major markets, the Group delivered an adjusted profit before tax1 of £13.7 million (2024: £34.0 million). FDM's balance sheet remains strong with closing cash balances of £35.3 million (2024: £40.6 million) and no debt. The Group made dividend payments during the year of £20.3 million (2024: £31.7 million).
