The final dividend of 6.10p per ordinary share will be paid, subject to the approval of the board, on 11 December 2026 to shareholders on the register as at 13 November 2026. The annual report and accounts will be posted to shareholders on 23 October 2026.
Financial Highlights
- 50th year of increased dividend with a final dividend per ordinary share proposed of 6.10p (2025: 6.05p) bringing the total dividend for the year to 8.95p (2025: 8.80p)
- Revenue at £259.9 million (2025: £262.0 million)
- Profit before tax of £48.2 million (2025: £55.1 million)
- Profit after tax of £35.4 million (2025: £40.6 million)
- Cash generated from operating activities £49.1 million (2025: £35.7m)
- Cash of £75.7 million (2025: £68.4 million)
- Earnings per ordinary share of 8.5p (2025: 9.7p)
