Recent articles for private investors with a focus on dividend announcements
Weir Group plc announce an interim dividend of 17.9pence per share
An interim dividend of 17.9p has been declared by Weir Group Plc for 2024 (2023: 17.8p) in line with the capital allocation policy under which the Group intends to distribute 33% of earnings from continuing operations before adjusting items by way of dividend.
Games Workshop Group announce a dividend of 145 pence per share
Games Workshop Group announce dividends of £47.7m (145 pence per share), £16.5m (50 pence per share), £39.5m (120 pence per share), and £34.6m (105 pence per share) were declared and paid during the current period.
Foxtons Group Plc announce an interim dividend increased 10% to 0.22p per share
The Foxtons Board has declared an interim dividend of 0.22p per share (2023: interim dividend of 0.20p per share). Payment will be made on 16 September 2024 to shareholders on the register at close of business on 9 August 2024. The shares will be quoted ex-dividend on 8 August 2024. The Company operates a Dividend Reinvestment Plan ("DRIP"), which is managed by its registrar, Link Group. For shareholders who wish to receive their dividend in the form of shares, the deadline to elect for the DRIP is 23 August 2024.
ConvaTec Group plc announce an interim dividend of 1.822 cents declared
The ConvaTec Group Plc Board is declaring a 3.0% increase in the interim dividend to 1.822 cents per share (H1'23: 1.769) reflecting confidence in the future performance and cash generation of the Group.
NWF Group announce a proposed increase in the total dividend of 3.8% to 8.1p per share
NWF Group announce a proposed increase in the total dividend of 3.8% to 8.1p per share, representing the 13th consecutive year of increases and reflecting the Board's confidence in the prospects of the Group.
Spectris Plc are declaring an interim dividend of 26.6 pence per share
The Spectris Board is declaring an interim dividend of 26.6 pence per share, growth of 5% on last year (H1 2023: 25.3 pence). The interim dividend will be payable on 8 November to shareholders on the register on 4 October 2024. The ex-dividend date is 3 October.
Trifast have recommended an interim dividend of 1.50pence per share
The Trifast Board has recommended an interim dividend of 1.50p (2023: 1.50p) per share, £0.7m in aggregate.
Quartix Technologies announce an interim dividend of 1.50p per share
The Quartix Technologies Plc Board has recommended an interim dividend of 1.50p (2023: 1.50p) per share, £0.7m in aggregate. The amount is in line with the Group's stated policy on ordinary dividend payment. This was approved by the Board on 26 July 2024. The interim dividend will be paid on 30 September 2024 to shareholders on the register on 30 August 2024. The ex-dividend date is therefore 29 August 2024.
Pearson Plc have declared an interim dividend for 2024 of 7.4p in July 2024
Pearson Plc have declared an interim dividend for 2024 of 7.4p in July 2024 and will be accounted for in the second half of 2024.
Drax Group announce an interim dividend of 10.4 per share
On 25 July 2024, the Drax Group Board resolved to pay an interim dividend of 10.4 pence per share, representing 40% of the expected full year dividend. The interim dividend will be paid on 25 October 2024 and the record date for entitlement to the dividend will be on 20 September 2024.
Babcock International Group plc announce dividend reinstated, with a final dividend of 3.3 pence per share
Following a four-year hiatus, Babcock International Group plc Board has reinstated the dividend, and has recommended a final dividend of 3.3 pence per share, taking the total dividend for FY24 to 5.0 pence per share (FY23: nil), in line with their capital allocation priorities set out in FY23 to deliver shareholder value.
Rightmove plc announces an interim dividend up 3% to 3.7p per ordinary share
After the period end the Rightmove Plc Board approved an interim dividend of 3.7p (2023: 3.6p) per qualifying ordinary share being £28,700,000 (2023: £29,084,000).
The Hammerson PLC Board has declared an interim dividend of 0.756p pence per share
The Hammerson PLC Board declared an interim dividend in respect of 2024 of 0.756p pence per share, up 5% year-on-year and a payout ratio of 76% reflecting the Board's confidence in future earnings growth and which will be paid as a PID. The Board intends to increase the policy payout ratio from its current policy of 60-70% to 80-85% following the completion of the sale of Value Retail. The dividend declaration will be released as a separate announcement.
Howden Joinery Group Plc has announced an interim dividend of 4.9p per share
Howden Joinery Group Plc wants to maintain and grow their ordinary dividend in line with earnings growth to reward shareholders with an ongoing income stream. Howdens remains committed to returning any surplus capital to shareholders. The interim dividend for 2024 of 4.9p per ordinary share (2023: 4.8p per share) represents an increase of 2.1% and will be paid on 22 November 2024 to shareholders on the register on 18 October 2024.
Rentokil Initial Plc has declared an interim dividend payment of 3.16p per share
Rentokil Initial Plc has declared an interim dividend payment of 3.16p per share amounting to £80m payable on 16 September 2024 to shareholders on the register at close of business on 9 August 2024. The last day for DRIP elections is 23 August 2024. They have a progressive dividend policy and will consider the level of growth for 2024 based on the year-end results.
IG Group announce a proposed increased total dividend per share of 46.2 pence
IG Group Holdings Plc announce a proposed final dividend of 32.64 pence per share represents a total dividend for the year of 46.2 pence per share, an increase of 1 pence on the prior year, representing a progressive and sustainable increase.
AstraZeneca announce an interim dividend increased 7c to $1.00
AstraZeneca announce an interim dividend increased 7c to $1.00
Unilever Plc has increased the quarterly interim dividend for Q2 by 3.0%
Unilever plc has declared a quarterly interim dividend for Q2 2024 of £0.3696 per ordinary share or €0.4396 per ordinary share at the applicable exchange rate issued by WM/Reuters on 23 July 2024.
Lloyds Banking Group plc Board has recommended an interim ordinary dividend of 1.06 pence per share
The Lloyds Banking Group plc Board has recommended an interim ordinary dividend of 1.06 pence per share, an increase of 15 per cent compared to the first half of 2023, in line with the Board's commitment to capital returns. The Board intends to pay down to its ongoing capital target of c.13 per cent by the end of 2026.
Relx NV has announced an interim dividend of 18.2p
Relx NV has declared an interim dividend of 18.2p (17.0p), an increase of +7%. The interim dividend will be paid on 5 September 2024, with an ex-dividend date of 1 August 2024 and a record date of 2 August 2024. Shareholders on the Register of Members or holding shares in CREST will automatically receive their dividends in Pounds Sterling (but may elect to receive their dividends in Euro). Shareholders who hold shares through Euroclear Nederland will automatically receive their dividend in Euro (but may elect to receive their dividend in Pounds Sterling). The closing date for currency elections is 16 August 2024 (by 5pm London time). Dividend Reinvestment Plans are available for shares trading on the London Stock Exchange and Euronext Amsterdam. The closing date for elections in relation to participation in the Company's Dividend Reinvestment Plans is also 16 August 2024 (by 5pm London time).
ITV has declared an interim dividend of 1.7p
Reflecting their confidence in the business and their strategy, as well as the continued strong cash generation, ITV has declared an interim dividend of 1.7p (2023: 1.7p). Their board remains committed to paying a full year ordinary dividend of at least 5.0p in 2024, which it expects to grow over the medium term, whilst balancing further investment in their strategy and commitment to investment grade metrics over the medium term.
Anglo American plc has announced an interim dividend of $0.42 per share
In line with Anglo American Plc's established dividend policy to pay out 40% of underlying earnings, they have approved an interim dividend of 40% of first half underlying earnings, equal to $0.42 per share (30 June 2023: $0.55 per share), equivalent to $0.5 billion (30 June 2023: $0.7 billion).
Centamin Plc announce an interim dividend of 2.25 US cents per share
The Centamin Plc Board has declared an interim dividend of 2.25 US cents per share (US$26 million) for the six-month period ended 30 June 2024. As per the dividend policy, this distribution is in line with the commitment to return a minimum of 30% of Group free cash flow before growth capex to shareholders in cash dividends. In consideration of the below factors, and reflecting the Board's confidence, a total of 53% of H1 2024 Group free cash flow before growth capex will be distributed to shareholders on 27 September 2024:
Nichols Plc has announced a special dividend of 54.8p per share
In line with Nichols plc's dividend policy, dividend cover is broadly 2x the adjusted earnings of the group. As a result, the interim dividend for 2024 will be 14.9p per share, to be paid on 6 September 2024 with a record date of 2 August 2024 and an ex-dividend date of 1 August 2024.
Primary Health Property has announced a third quarterly interim dividend of 1.725 pence per share
Primary Health Property distributed a total of 3.45 pence per share in the six months to 30 June 2024, equivalent to 6.9 pence on an annualised basis, which represents an increase of 3.0% over the dividend per share distributed in 2023 of 6.7 pence. This will mark the 28th year of consecutive dividend growth for PHP.
Reckitt Benckiser announces an interim 2024 dividend of 80.4 pence
The Reckitt Benckiser Group Plc Board of Directors announces an interim 2024 dividend of 80.4 pence (2023 H1: 76.6 pence). The ex-dividend date will be 1 August 2024 and the dividend will be paid on 13 September 2024 to shareholders on the register at the record date of 2 August 2024.
Informa Plc has declared an interim dividend of 6.4p per share
The Informa Plc Board has declared an interim dividend of 6.4p per share (H1 2023: 5.8p per share). The interim dividend will be paid on 20 September 2024 to ordinary shareholders registered as at the close of business on 9 August 2024. The Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRIP) will be available for the interim dividend and the last date for receipt of elections for the DRIP will be 30 August 2024.
Centaur Media has announced an ordinary dividend of 0.6 pence per share
Centaur Media's Board has approved an interim ordinary dividend for 2024 of 0.6p per share (H1 2023: 0.6p), in line with Centaur's new progressive dividend policy to distribute the higher of the previous year's dividend or 40% of adjusted earnings after taxation.
FRP Advisory Group Plc has announced a final dividend of 2.3p
In line with their dividend policy, FRP Advisory Group Plc pays quarterly dividends, which have progressed yearly since IPO. Their board recommends a final dividend of 2.3p per eligible Ordinary Share for the financial year ended 30 April 2024. Subject to approval by shareholders at the AGM, the final dividend will be paid on 25 October 2024 to shareholders on the Company's register at close of business on 26 September 2024. If the final dividend is approved, the total dividends paid by the Company relating to FY 2024 will be 5.0p per eligible Ordinary Share (FY 2023: 4.6p).
RHI Magnesita N.V. has announced interim dividend of €0.60 per share
Consistent with the RHI Magnesita's dividend policy to pay an interim dividend equal to one third of the previous final dividend, their board has declared an interim dividend of €0.60 per share representing €28 million in aggregate. The interim dividend will be paid on 26 September 2024 to shareholders on the register on 30 August 2024.
Breedon Group plc has announced interim dividend of 4.5p
Breedon Group plc has announced their intention to pay an increased interim dividend of 4.5p per share (H1 2023: 4.0p per share) reflecting their confidence in the prospects of the group and in keeping with their dividend policy. The dividend will be paid on 1 November 2024 to shareholders who are on the Register of Members at the close of business on 27 September 2024. The ex-dividend date is 26 September 2024. The latest date for registering for the Company's DRIP is 11 October 2024 and further details of how to join the DRIP are available on the Company's website.
SThree announces an interim dividend approved at 5.1 pence per share
The SThree Board proposes to pay an interim dividend of 5.1 pence (H1 FY23: 5.0 pence), amounting to c.£6.8 million in total. This will be paid on 6 December 2024 to shareholders on record on 8 November 2024. The dividend will be paid from distributable reserves.
Mony Group Plc announce a dividend up 3% to 3.3p
The Mony Group Plc Board has recommended a return to dividend growth with a 3% increase to the interim dividend to 3.3 pence per share (H1 2023: 3.2p). This reflects the ongoing good cash conversion of the business, strong balance sheet and the Board's confidence in the future prospects of the Group.
Renold Plc Board is recommending the payment of an annual dividend of 0.5p
The Renold Plc Board is recommending the payment of a dividend on the ordinary shares of the Company for the year ended 31 March 2024 of 0.5p per ordinary share. The dividend, if approved by shareholders at the 2024 Annual General Meeting, will be paid on 17 September 2024 to shareholders on the register as at 9 August 2024. The shares will be marked ex-dividend on 8 August 2024.
Cohort Plc Board is recommending a final dividend of 10.10 p
The Cohort Plc Board is recommending a final dividend of 10.10 pence per ordinary share (2023: 9.15 pence), making a total dividend of 14.80 pence per ordinary share (2023: 13.40 pence) for the year, a 10% increase. The dividend has been increased every year since the Group's IPO in 2006. The final dividend will be payable on 2 October 2024 to shareholders on the register at 23 August 2024, subject to approval at the Annual General Meeting on 24 September 2024.
Brickability Group Plc Board has recommend a final dividend of 2.28 p
Brickabillityy Group Plc Board has recommend a final dividend for the year ended 31 March 2024 of 2.28 pence per share, which would bring the total dividend for the year to 3.35 pence, representing a 6% increase over the prior year.
Gateley Holdings Plc announces a proposed final dividend of 6.2p
Gateley Holdings Plc have maintained dividend to investors, recognising this is a key component of shareholder return. An interim dividend of 3.3p per share (FY23: 3.3p) was paid on 21 March 2024 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 24 February 2024. Their board proposes a final dividend of 6.2p per share (FY23: 6.2p), giving a total dividend for the year of 9.5p per share (FY23: 9.5p), subject to approval at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting, which will be held on 23 September 2024. If approved, this final dividend will be paid in October to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 11 October 2024. The shares will go ex-dividend on 10 October 2024.
Caendish Financial Plc have proposed a final dividend of 0.25p per share
The Cavendish Financial Plc Board has proposed a final dividend of 0.25p per share. The dividend, subject to approval at the AGM, are expected to be paid on 15 October 2024 to shareholders and on the register on 20 September 2024.
Me Group International announce an interim dividend up 16.2% to 3.45 pence per Ordinary Share
Me Group International announce an interim dividend up 16.2% to 3.45 pence per Ordinary Share, which will be paid at the end of November, will return £13.0 million to shareholders. The Group's policy is to pay annual dividends in excess of 55% of annual profits, subject to market and capital requirements.
Jet2 Plc announce a final dividend of 10.7p per share
The Jet2 Board has resolved to pay a final dividend of 10.7p per share (2023: 8.0p), representing an increase of 34%. This final dividend is subject to shareholders' approval at the Company's Annual General Meeting on 5 September 2024 and will be payable on 23 October 2024 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 20 September 2024, with the ex-dividend date being 19 September 2024.
Begbies Trainer Group has proposed a 5% increase in total dividends
Begbies Traynor Group recommends (subject to shareholder approval at the company's annual general meeting scheduled for 17 September 2024) a 5% increase in the total dividend for the year to 4.0p (2023: 3.8p), representing their seventh consecutive year of dividend growth. This comprises the interim dividend already paid of 1.3p (2023: 1.2p) and a proposed final dividend of 2.7p (2023: 2.6p).
Synectics Plc Board has declared an interim dividend of 2.0p per share
The Synectics Plc Board has declared a re-instated interim dividend of 2.0p per share to be paid on 23 August 2024 to shareholders on the register at 26 July 2024. This will be the Company's first interim dividend to be paid since 2019.
Solid State announce a final dividend of 14.5p
The Solid State Directors are proposing a final dividend of 14.5p (2022/23: 13.5p) resulting in a full year dividend of 21.5p (2022/23: 20p) per share, which is covered 4.6 times by adjusted earnings (2022/23: 4 times).
Knights Group Holdings announce a final dividend of 2.79p
The Knights Group Board is proposing a final dividend of 2.79p, which, together with the interim dividend of 1.61p per share gives a total dividend for the year of 4.40p (FY23: 4.03p), an increase of 9%. The dividend will be payable on 27 September 2024 to shareholders on the register at 30 August 2024, subject to shareholder approval at the Group's AGM.
Baltic Classifieds Group PLC has proposed a final dividend of 2.1 € cents per share
The Baltic Classifieds Group PLC Board has proposed a final dividend of 2.1 € cents per share for 2024. The final dividend will be paid, subject to shareholder approval, on 18 October 2024.
CML Microsystems Plc has recommended final dividend of 6.0p per share
This year, £1.75m was spent in April 2023 on the share buyback programme, demonstrating CML Microsystems plc commitment to returning funds to shareholders and enhancing earnings where possible. Their board strives to maintain a progressive dividend policy whilst ensuring it has adequate cash to cover its growth objectives which currently include R&D investments, capital expenditure, working capital requirements and further payments in relation to the MwT acquisition. The interim dividend was held at 5p per share and, given the anticipated demands on cash through the year ahead, their board is recommending a final dividend of 6p per share, making the full-year dividend 11p per share (2023: 11p per share). Subject to shareholder approval, the shares will go ex-dividend on 15 August 2024 and the dividend will be paid to shareholders on 16 August 2024 whose names appear on the register at close of business on 2 August 2024.
Supreme Plc has announced a final dividend of 3.2p per share
Supreme Plc declares a final dividend, subject to shareholder approval at the Annual General Meeting on 24 September 2024, of 3.2 pence per share. The Group paid an interim dividend of 1.5 pence per share, which together with the final dividend would take total dividends for the year to 4.7 pence per share, an 57% increase on the prior year dividend.
Kitwave Group Plc has declared an increased interim dividend of 3.85 pence per share
The final dividend of 7.45 pence per share for the financial year ended 31 October 2023 was paid on 26 April 2024. Kitwave Group plc is pleased to declare an increased interim dividend of 3.85 pence per share (H1 2023: 3.75 pence per share) for the six months to 30 April 2024. It will be paid on 2 August 2024 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 12 July 2024 and the ex-dividend date will be 11 July 2024.
DSW Capital Plc has proposed a final dividend of 0.75 pence per share
DSW Board remains confident in the long-term prospects for DSW and continues to add new partners and new licensee businesses to fuel future growth. While confidence in the long-term performance of the group remains unchanged, their board acknowledges the suppressed earnings in FY24 and has taken the decision to propose a reduced final ordinary dividend for the year ended 31 March 2024 of 0.75 pence per share, giving a total dividend for the year ended 31 March 2024 of 2.0 pence per share. Their board anticipates maintaining dividends at a reduced level until market conditions improve and earnings return to growth. An interim dividend of 1.25 pence per share in respect of the six months to 30 September 2023 was paid on 23 January 2024. If approved by shareholders, this will take total cumulative dividends that will be paid out to shareholders post-IPO to 9.98 pence per share.
Porvair plc announce an interim dividend increased 0.1 pence per share to 2.1 pence
The Porvair plc Directors have declared an interim dividend of 2.1 pence (2023: 2.0 pence) per share to be paid on 21 August 2024 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 19 July 2024; the ex-dividend date is 18 July 2024.
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