Recent articles for private investors with a focus on dividend announcements
Keystone Law Group announce an interim ordinary dividend of 6.2p per share and proposed final ordinary dividend of 14.0p per share bringing total ordinary dividend per share to 20.2p per share
Keystone Law Group Plc are proposing to pay both a final ordinary dividend of 14.0p and a special dividend of 15.0p. This will bring the total value of dividends paid since IPO to just over £45m, or equivalent to just over 145p per share, which is 96% of the adjusted earnings generated by the business over the same period.
Eleco Plc announce a final dividend 0.70p per share
The Eleco Plc Board is proposing a final dividend of 0.70 pence per share (2024: 0.55 pence per share), which, with the interim dividend of 0.30 pence per share (2024: 0.25 pence per share), gives a combined total for the year of 1.00 pence per share, up 25 per cent.
Whitbread plc board is recommending a final dividend of 60.6p per share
Whitbread plc board is recommending a final dividend of 60.6p per share (FY24: 62.9p) making 97.0p for the year (FY24: 97.0p) and plans to launch a £250m share buy-back to be completed over the next twelve months
Sylvanvia Platium Limited announce a 75 pence per Ordinary Share declared in February 2025 and paid in April 2025 post-Period end.
Sylvania Platinum Limited have annouced an Interim dividend for FY2025 of 0.75 pence per Ordinary Share declared in February 2025 and paid in April 2025 post-Period end.
GSK announce dividend declared of 16p for Q1 2025; 64p expected for full year 2025
GSK has declared a dividend for Q1 2025 of 16p per share. GSK's future dividend policy and guidance regarding the expected dividend pay-out in 2025 are provided on page 31.
HSBC has approved a first interim dividend for 2025 of $0.10 per share
The HSBC Holdings Board has declared an interim dividend of 20.7p per share. The dividend will be paid on 4 July 2025 to shareholders registered at the close of business on 30 May 2025.
Warpaint London plc have recommended final dividend of 7.5 pence per share
Warpaint London Plc is to recommend an increased final dividend of 7.5 pence per share which, if approved by shareholders at the annual general meeting ("AGM"), will be paid on 4 July 2025 to shareholders on the register at 13 June 2025. The shares will go ex-dividend on 12 June 2025.
Associated British Foods plc announce an interim dividend of 20.7p
The Associated British Foods plc Board has declared an interim dividend of 20.7p per share. The dividend will be paid on 4 July 2025 to shareholders registered at the close of business on 30 May 2025.
Animalcare Group Plc proposes a final dividend of 3.0 pence per share amounting to, if approved, a total payout of 5.0 pence per share for the year
The Animalcare Board is proposing a final dividend of 3.0 pence per share (2023: 3.0 pence per share). Subject to shareholder approval at the Annual General Meeting to be held on Tuesday 10 June 2025, the final dividend will be paid on Friday 18 July 2025 to shareholders whose names are on the Register of Members at close of business on Friday 20 June 2025. The ordinary shares will become ex-dividend on Thursday 19 June 2025.
Ingenta Plc announce a full year dividend 4.1 pence (2023: 4.1 pence), with proposed final dividend of 2.6 pence per share
Subject to approval at the forthcoming AGM, Ingenta Plc is to announce a final dividend of 2.6 pence per share which will be paid on 30 June 2025. The ex-dividend date is 22 May 2025 and the associated record date for the final dividend is 23 May 2025.
The Fidelity Special Values Plx Board has declared an interim dividend of 3.36 pence per share
The Fidelity Special Values Plx Board has declared an interim dividend of 3.36 pence per share which is 3.7% higher than the 3.24 pence per share paid as the interim dividend in 2024. This will be paid on 19 June 2025 to shareholders on the register on 9 May 2025 (ex-dividend date 8 May 2025). Shareholders should note that the Board will review the final dividend payment later in the year based on dividend receipts from the companies held in the portfolio in the second half of the reporting year. However, based on current forecasts, the Board would hope to maintain at least the same level of dividend as paid in the prior year and would intend to pay it entirely from the revenue earned in the reporting period.
Christie Group final dividend increased to 1.75p
Christie Group are recommending a final dividend of 1.75p (2023: 0.50p), to be approved at their AGM on Thursday 12 June 2025. Subject to that approval, the dividend is set for payment on 11 July 2025 to those shareholders on the register on 13 June 2025.
Sainsbury J Plc announced final dividend of 9.7 pence per share
Sainsbury J Plc announced full-year dividend of 13.6 pence.The Board has recommended a final dividend of 9.7 pence per share (2023/24: 9.2 pence).
WH Smith PLC has announced Interim dividend of 11.3p per share
WH Smith PLC Board has announced Interim dividend of 11.3p per share. The interim dividend will be paid on 31 July 2025 to shareholders registered at the close of business on 11th July 2025.
M Winkworth Plc declared a dividend of 3.3p per share for the fourth quarter of 2024
M Winkworth Plc declared a dividend of 3.3p per share for the fourth quarter of 2024.
Concurrent Technologies proposed final dividend of 1.1 pence per ordinary share
Concurrent Technologies Board proposed final dividend of 1.1 pence per ordinary share. Subject to the approval of shareholders, the final dividend will be paid on 4 July 2025 to shareholders on the register on 20 June 2025.
HVIVO Plc announced final dividend for the year ended £1,374,000 (0.20p per ordinary share)
HVIVO Plc announced l dividend for the year ended 31 December 2024 of £1,374,000 (0.20p per ordinary share) is recommended by the Directors and is to be paid to all ordinary shareholders on the register at the close of business on 16 May 2025 with payment being made on 11 June 2025, subject to shareholder approval at the Annual General Meeting.
Tesco plc announce a final dividend of 9.45 pence per ordinary
Tesco plc propose to pay a final dividend of 9.45 pence per ordinary share, which combined with the interim dividend of 4.25 pence per ordinary share made in November 2024, takes the full year dividend to 13.70 pence per ordinary share. The full year dividend is based on their dividend policy to pay a progressive dividend, broadly targeting a 50% payout of adjusted earnings per share.
The Mears Group is recommending a final dividend of 11.25p
The Mears Group Board is recommending a final dividend of 11.25p, increasing the full year dividend by 23% to 16.00p
The Epwin Group is recommending a final dividend for 2024 of 3.00 pence per share
The Epwin Group Board is recommending a final dividend for 2024 of 3.00 pence per share (2023: 2.80 pence per share) to be paid on 9 June 2025 to shareholders on the register on 16 May 2025. The Board has also declared an interim dividend of 2.10 pence per share (2023: 2.00 pence per share), which was paid to shareholders in October 2024. This full year dividend of 5.10 pence per share (2023: 4.80 pence per share), represents an increase of 6% over the prior year.
Churchill China PLC propose a final dividend of 26.5p per share
Churchill China PLC propose a final dividend of 26.5p per share giving a total dividend of 38.0p per share for the year. Whilst profitability is down for the year, the level of dividend highlights the Board's belief that the Company can continue to make sustainable cash flows, and that the underlying performance of the business has the potential for sustainable growth.
The Hilton Food Group recommends a final dividend of 24.9p per ordinary share
The Hilton Food Group recommends a final dividend of 24.9p per ordinary share in respect of 2024. This, together with the interim dividend of 9.6p per ordinary share paid in November 2024, represents an increase of 7.8% compared to last year's 32.0p per ordinary share. The final dividend will be paid on 27 June 2025 to shareholders on the register on 30 May 2025 and the shares will be ex-dividend on 29 May 2025.
JTC Plc propose a final dividend of 8.24p
JTC Plc proposed a final dividend of 8.24p, resulting in a 2024 dividend per share of 12.54p (2023: 11.17p), which was a 12.3% increase on the prior year
Gattaca PLC has declared an interim dividend of 1.0 pence per share
The Gattaca PLC Board has declared an interim dividend of 1.0 pence per share to be paid on 14 May 2025 to shareholders on the register at 10 April 2025.
Serica Energy PLC has declared a final dividend of 10 pence per share
The Serica Energy PLC board has declared a final dividend of 10 pence per share (2023: 14 pence per share). The final dividend is payable on 25 July 2025 to shareholders registered on 27 June 2025, with an ex-dividend date of 26 June 2025
CLS Holdings proposed final dividend of 2.68 pence per share
CLS Holdings proposed final dividend of 2.68 pence per share
NIOX Group Plc recommends the payment of a final dividend of 1.25 pence per share
NIOX Group Plc Board recommends the payment of a final dividend of 1.25 pence per share
The Abrdn Asia Focus Board has set a target dividend of at least 6.42p per Ordinary Share for the financial year ending 31 July 2025.
The Abrdn Asia Focus Board has set a target dividend of at least 6.42p per Ordinary Share for the financial year ending 31 July 2025.
The Yougov board has declared a final dividend of 9.0 per share
The Yougov board has declared a final dividend of 9.0 per share (£10.6m) for the year ended 31 July 2024, paid to shareholders on 9 December 2024.
The Bioventix Board has announced an interim dividend of 70 pence per share
The Bioventix Board has announced an interim dividend of 70 pence per share, which represents a 3% increase on the interim dividend paid last year (68 pence per share). The shares will be marked ex-dividend on the 10th April 2025 and the dividend will be paid on 25th April 2025 to shareholders on the register at close of business on 11th April 2025.
Catalyst Media Group Plc paid a final dividend of approximately £0.84 million
Catalyst Media Group PLC received its £0.63 million share of a dividend paid by SIS and post the reporting period end, on 31 January 2025, paid a final dividend of approximately £0.84 million.
The Orchard Funding Group board has agreed to pay an interim dividend of 1p and an additional special dividend of 1p."
Orchard Fundinf Group have decided to reinstate the 1p interim dividend and to also make a special dividend payment of an additional 1p, making a total of 2p per share to reflect the exceptional first six months results.
Caledonia Mining Corporation has declared a quarterly dividend of 14 cents per share
Caledonia Mining Corporation board has declared a quarterly dividend of 14 cents per share, payable on April 17, 2025.
The Anpario Board recommends a final dividend of 8.00 pence per share
The Anpario Board recommends a final dividend of 8.00 pence per share (2023: 7.50 pence), resulting in a total of 11.25 pence per share for the year (2023: 10.70 pence). This dividend will be payable on 25 July 2025 to shareholders on the register on 11 July 2025 (ex-dividend date of 10 July 2025).
The Spectra Board are declaring an annual dividend of $0.116 per share (2023: US 0.116) to be paid in June 2025
This dividend update report was approved by the Directors of Spectra Systems Coorporation on the 26th day of March 2025.
Petershill Partners has proposed a final dividend of 10.5 cents (USD) per share
The Petershill Partners Board has proposed a final dividend payment of 10.5 cents (USD) per share, payable on 13 June 2025 to shareholders on the register as at close of business on 9 May 2025, with ex-dividend date of 8 May 2025. The total dividend per Ordinary Share for 2024 is 15.5 cents up 3% from 2023.
The Chesnara plc Board has recommended a final dividend of 16.1p per share.
The Chesnara plc Board has recommended a 3% increase in the final dividend to 16.1p per share. Total dividend for FY 2024 of 24.7p per share. The recommended dividend is expected to be paid on 20 May 2025. The ordinary shares will be quoted ex-dividend on the London Stock Exchange as of 3 April 2025. The record date for eligibility for payment will be 4 April 2025.
James Halstead's board has declared an interim dividend of 2.75p per share
James Halstead's board has declared an interim dividend of 2.75p per share (2023: 2.50p), an increase of 10%. This dividend will be payable on 6 June 2025 to those shareholders on the register as of 9 May 2025.
The Arbuthnot Banking Group Board has declared a final dividend of 29p per Ordinary share
The Arbuthnot Banking Group Board has declared a final dividend of 29p per Ordinary share and Ordinary Non-Voting share. This is an increase of 2p compared to the final dividend of 2023. The final dividend, if approved at the 2025 AGM, will be paid on 30 May 2025 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 22 April 2025. Additionally, the Board announced the payment of a special dividend of 20p per Ordinary share and Ordinary Non-Voting share which was paid along with the interim dividend of 20p (2023: 19p) per Ordinary share and Ordinary Non-Voting share. This, together with the interim and special dividend gives a total dividend of 69p per Ordinary share and Ordinary Non-Voting share, which compares to the total dividend of 46p per share paid in respect of 2023.
M&C Saatchi paid dividends in 2024 of £1.9 million (1.6p per share)
M&C Saatchi paid dividends in 2024 of £1.9 million (1.6p per share). The Board is recommending the payment of an increased final dividend of 1.95p pence per share.
EnQuest Plc Board proposed a 2024 final dividend of 0.616 pence per share
EnQuest Plc are to propose a final ordinary dividend of 0.616 pence per share (equivalent to c.$15 million). This final dividend is subject to approval by shareholders at the Annual General Meeting on 27 May 2025 and so not recognised as a liability as at 31 December 2024. If approved, the dividend will be paid on 6 June 2025 to shareholders on the register at 2 May 2025. Shares will trade ex-dividend from 1 May 2025.
Capital Limited have declared a final dividend of 1.3% cents per share
Capital Limited Plc have declared a final dividend of $1.3 cents per share, to be paid on 15 May 2025 which, together with the interim dividend of $1.3 cents per share brings the total dividends declared for 2024 to $2.6 cents per share (2023: $3.9 cents per share).
International Public Partnerships Limited declared a fully cash covered dividend of 4.19 pence
International Public Partnerships Limited declared a fully cash covered dividend of 4.19 pence per share for the six months to 31 December 2024 taking the dividends paid in respect of 2024 to 8.37 pence per share, reflecting dividend growth of 3.0% compared to the previous year.
The Next PLC Board has recommended a final ordinary dividend of 158p per share
The Next PLC Board has recommended a final ordinary dividend for the year ended 25 January 2025 of 158p per share. This is subject to approval by shareholders at the Annual General Meeting to be held on 15 May 2025. The dividend will be paid on 1 August 2025 to shareholders who are on the register of members at 4 July 2025, taking the total ordinary dividends for the year to 233p per share.
Ecora Resources Plc announced total dividend for the year to 2.81c per share
Ecora Resources Plc have announced total dividend for the year to 2.81c per share.
Robinson
Robinson Board proposes a final dividend of 3.5p per share, to be paid on 20 June 2025 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 6 June 2025. The ordinary shares become ex-dividend on 5 June 2025. This brings the total dividend declared for 2024 to 6.0p (2023: 5.5p).
Downing Renewables & Infrastructure Trust Plc announce an interim dividends of 5.80 pence per ordinary share
The Downing Renewables & Infrastructure Trust Plc have paid interim dividends to shareholders of 1.45 pence per share for each of the first three quarters of 2024, and a further dividend of 1.45 pence per share was announced on 19 February 2025 in respect of the quarter to 31 December 2024. Together, these amount to the 5.80 pence per share target for the 2024 financial year, announced on 11 April 2024.
Pharos Energy PLC announced final dividend of 0.847pence
Pharos Energy PLC Board announced the intention to pay a final dividend of 0.847pence per share for the 2024 financial year, taking the 2024 full year dividend to 1.210 pence, a continuation of their commitment to sustainable shareholder returns.
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