Recent articles for private investors with a focus on dividend announcements
VinaCapital Vietnam Opportunity Fund Limited Board is to declare 7.0 cents per share
VinaCapital Vietnam Opportunity Fund Limited Board policy is to pay out dividends of approximately 1% of NAV per share, twice each year and normally declared in March and October. In October 2023 they declared a dividend of 7.0 cents per share which was paid in December. In line with the performance of the Company over the first half of the financial year, the Board has declared an unchanged dividend of 7.0 cents per share which will be payable to shareholders on 13 May 2024.
Inspired PLC announces proposed final dividend of 1.50p, up 7%
Inspired plc proposed a 7% increase in the final dividend to 1.5 pence (2022: 1.4 pence), subject to shareholder approval at the AGM in June, resulting in a full-year dividend of 2.9 pence (2022: 2.7 pence). The dividend aligns with the company's stated policy of a dividend cover of at least 3x earnings, to deliver progressive dividend growth over time and reflects the firm's confidence in the business. The dividend will be payable on 26 July 2024 to all shareholders on the register on 21 June 2024 and the shares will go ex-dividend on 20 June 2024.
Empresarial San Jose SA have announced a dividend of 1.0p per share
The Group Empresarial San Jose SA Board has reviewed the dividend in line with the 2023 results and the current trading environment. For the year ended 31 December 2023 we are proposing a dividend of 1.0p per share, reduced from 1.4p in the prior year. This reflects the Board's confidence in the Group's medium-term prospects while acknowledging the lower level of profit in 2023. Subject to shareholder approval at the Annual General Meeting, the dividend will be paid on 13 June 2024 to shareholders on the register on 24 May 2024.
Good Energy Group PLC recommend a final dividend for 2023 of 2.25p per ordinary share
Following strong operational performance in 2023, and reflecting their confidence in the ongoing business, Good Energy Group PLC recommend a final dividend for 2023 of 2.25p per ordinary share (2022 2.0p).
AIREA plc final dividend increased by 10.0% to 0.55p per ordinary share
AIREA plc maintained its net cash position in the year and will continue to prioritize investment in the business. AIREA suggested they believe in rewarding their loyal shareholder base and therefore proposed a final dividend of £0.2m or 0.55p per share for the year (2022: £0.2m or 0.50p per share), which is the total dividend for the year as no interim dividend was paid. The final dividend will be paid on 20 May 2024 to shareholders on the register on 19 April 2024. This proposal is subject to shareholder approval at the Group's Annual General Meeting to be held on 8 May 2024.
PETERSHILL PARTNERS PLC proposed a final dividend of 10.1 cents per share
PETERSHILL PARTNERS PLC proposed a final dividend of 10.1 cents per share taking the full year dividend for 2023 to 15.0 cents per share (2022: 14.5 cents). The Board has proposed a final dividend payment of 10.1 cents (USD) per share, payable on 14 June 2024 to shareholders on the register as at close of business on 10 May 2024, with ex-dividend date of 9 May 2024. The total dividend per Ordinary Share for 2023 is 15.0 cents up 3% from 2022, in line with the progressive dividend policy. Shareholders should note that the default payment currency is USD, however, shareholders can elect to have their dividends paid in either GBP or EUR.
Regional REIT Limited has declared total dividends of 5.25pps
Regional REIT Limited Board has declared total dividends of 5.25pps (2022: 6.6pps), ensuring compliance with the HMRC REIT regime. Since inception, the Company has declared dividends amounting to 57.55pps and to date the Company has distributed c.£234 million in dividends.
Softcat Plc announce an interim dividend of 8.5p per share will be paid on 22 May 2024
The Softcat Plc Board is to declare an interim dividend of 8.5p per share (H1 FY2023: 8.0p), amounting to £17.0m (H1 FY2023: £16.0m). The interim dividend will be payable on 22 May 2024 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 12 April 2024. Shares in the Company will be quoted ex-dividend on 11 April 2024. The last day for dividend reinvestment plan ("DRIP") elections is 30 April 2024.
AG Barr announce a full year dividend of 15.05 pence per share including the final recommended dividend of 12.40 pence per share
The A.G. Barr plc Board is pleased to maintain its progressive dividend policy and recommends a final dividend of 12.40p per share to give a proposed total dividend for the full year of 15.05p per share. This represents year-on-year growth of 14.9% (2022/23 : 13.10p). The final dividend is payable on 7 June 2024 to shareholders on the Register of Members at the close of business on 10 May 2024. The ex-dividend date is 9 May 2024.
Bellway plc announce an interim dividend of16.0per per share
The Bellway plc annouce announced an interim dividend was approved by the Board on 25 March 2024 and, in accordance with IAS 10 'Events after the Reporting Period', has not been included as a liability in these condensed consolidated interim financial statements. The interim dividend will be paid on Monday 1 July 2024 to all ordinary shareholders on the Register of Members on Friday 24 May 2024. The ex-dividend date is Thursday 23 May 2024.
Life Science REIT declared a second interim dividend of 1.0 pence per share
The Life Science REIT Board has declared a second interim dividend of 1.0 pence per share, bringing the total dividend for the year to 2.0 pence per share. This will be paid as an ordinary dividend on 13 May 2024, with an ex-dividend date of 4 April 2024. The Board will look to maintain a sustainable dividend going forward, with the intention that future dividends reflect the progression in underlying earnings.
Flowtech Fluidpower Plc
The Flowtech Fluidpower Plc Board has taken the decision to rebase the dividend to a level that is sustainable and substantially covered by adjusted earnings over time. The additional financial flexibility will enable the Group to effectively progress its strategy to deliver on the value accretive opportunities it has created.
NIOX Group Plc announce a payment of a final dividend of 1 pence per share
The Board NIOX Group Plc recommending the payment of a final dividend for FY23 of 1 pence per share. Going forward, the Board intends to pursue a progressive dividend policy, growing future dividends in line with earnings.
Fevertree Drinks plc announce a final dividend of 10.90 pence per share
Fevertree Drinks plc announced a final dividend of 10.90 pence per share, bringing the total dividend for 2023 to 16.64 pence per share, an increase of 2% year-on-year. If approved by shareholders at the AGM on 6 June 2024 the final dividend will be paid on 21 June 2024 to shareholders on the register on 17 May 2024.
Michelmersh dividend per share of 3.00p resulting in full year dividend of 4.50p
Michelmersh Board is pleased to continue to commit to their progressive dividend policy reflecting a balanced approach to generating and returning value to their shareholders, and as such, the Board is recommending a final dividend of 3.00 pence per share (2022: 2.95 pence per share), which, together with the 1.50 pence per share interim dividend (2022: 1.30 pence per share), gives a total dividend of 4.50 pence per share (2022: 4.25 pence per share), up 5.9% on last year. The proposed dividend will be paid on 10 July 2024 to members on the register on 7 June 2024 with shares being marked ex-div on 6 June 2024.
Real Estate Investors Plc announce final dividend of 0.625p per share, payable in April 2024 as an ordinary dividend
Real Estate Investors Plc dividend payments continued throughout 2023, despite market uncertainty and significant disposals. The first three quarterly dividend payments in respect of 2023 were paid at a level of 0.625p per share, fully covered. Due to the level of disposals, the final dividend in respect of 2023 is confirmed at the same level at 0.625p per share, reflecting a total fully-covered dividend payment for 2023 of 2.5p (FY 2022: 2.5p) (which would be the basis for the dividend for FY2024, subject to the pace of further disposals) and a yield of 7.4% based on a mid-market opening price of 33.75p on 25 March 2024. The firm remains committed to paying a covered dividend, subject to business performance and the pace of further disposals.
SMITHS GROUP PLC announce interim dividend of 13.55p, up 5.0%
In line with their progressive dividend policy, SMITHS GROUP PLC is declaring an interim dividend of 13.55p, a year-on-year increase of +5.0% (HY2023: 12.9p). The interim dividend will be paid on 13 May 2024 to shareholders on the register at close of business on 5 April 2024.
Kingfisher Plc have proposed a final dividend of 8.60p
The Kingfisher Plc have proposed a dividend for the year ended 31 January 2024, subject to approval by shareholders at the Annual General Meeting, is 12.40p per share, comprising an interim dividend of 3.80p in respect of the six months ended 31 July 2023 and a final dividend of 8.60p.
Central Asia Metals plc announces full year dividend of 18 pence per share
Central Asia Metals proposed a final 2023 dividend of 9 pence per Ordinary Share. This brings total dividends (proposed and declared) for the year to 18 pence (2022: 20 pence) which represents 69% of free cash flow. The final dividend is payable on 22 May 2024 to shareholders registered on 26 April 2024.
Bioventix plc announce an interim dividend of 68 pence per share
Bioventix plc announced an interim dividend of 68 pence per share which represents a 10% increase on the interim dividend paid last year (62 pence per share). The shares will be marked ex-dividend on the 11th April 2024 and the dividend will be paid on 26st April 2024 to shareholders on the register at close of business on 12th April 2024.
The Gamma Communications Board is proposing a final dividend of 11.4p
The Gamma Communications Board is proposing a final dividend of 11.4p (2022: 10.0p). This is an increase of 14% and is in line with their progressive dividend policy. Subject to shareholder approval, the final dividend is payable on Thursday 20 June 2024 to shareholders on the register on Friday 31 May 2024.
Direct Line Insurance Group announce dividend of 4.0 pence per share to be proposed
- Stable policy count overall as the introduction of over 700,000 new Motability customers offset lower policies elsewhere primarily in Motor and associated Rescue.
Town Centre Securities announce a proposed interim dividend of 2.5p
A Town Centre Securities plc announce a maintained interim dividend of 2.5p per share (HY23 2.5p) will be paid on the 14 June 2024 to shareholders registered on 24 May 2024; amounting to £1.1m in total. The final dividend for 2023 of 2.5p was paid on the 4 January 2024. The ex-dividend date for the interim dividend will be 23 May 2024.
Prudential announce a second interim dividend of 14.21 cents per share, 20.47 cents per share for the full year, up 9 per cent
The Prudential Financial Inc. Directors have approved a second interim dividend per share of 14.21 cents per share (2022: 13.04 cent per share), for a total 2023 divided of 20.47 cents per share (2022: 18.78 cents per share), an increase of 9 per cent over the prior year.
Eurocell plc proposes final dividend of 3.5 pence per share, resulting in total dividends for the year of 5.5 pence per share
Eurocell plc paid an interim dividend of 2.0 pence per share in October 2023 (£2.2 million). The firm proposed a final dividend of 3.5 pence per share, which results in total dividends for the year of 5.5 pence per share, or £6.0 million, down 49% (2022: 10.7 pence or £12.0 million). The dividend will be paid on 22 May 2024 to Shareholders registered at the close of business on 26 April 2024. The ex-dividend date will be 25 April 2024.
Computacenter plc proposed final dividend of 47.4p, increasing the full year dividend by 3.1% to 70.0p
Computacenter plc proposed a final dividend for 2023 of 47.4p per share (2022: 45.8p per share). Together with the interim dividend, this brings the total ordinary dividend for 2023 to 70.0p per share, representing a 3.1% increase on the 2022 total dividend per share of 67.9p. The firm has applied the Company's dividend policy, which states that the total dividend paid will result in a dividend cover of 2 to 2.5 times based on adjusted diluted EPS. In 2023, the cover was 2.5 times (2022: 2.5 times). Subject to the approval of shareholders at their Annual General Meeting on 14 May 2024, the proposed dividend will be paid on Friday 5 July 2024. The dividend record date is set as Friday 7 June 2024 and the shares will be marked ex-dividend on Thursday 6 June 2024.
Yü Group PLC proposes final dividend of 37p per share (FY22: 3p), providing total FY23 dividend of 40p per share (FY22: 3p)
Yu Group Plc announced that in addition to the 3p interim dividend, the Board recommended a final 2023 dividend of 37p per share (2022: 3p). Strong cash generation remains a focus, and the firm hopes to maintain and enhance its progressive dividend policy as Group earnings and cash flow increase whilst retaining ample cover of at least 3x earnings. The firm therefore announced the payment of a final dividend of 37p per share, being £6.2m payable on 20 June 2024. The shares will go ex-dividend on 30 May 2024 and the record date is 31 May 2024.
M.P. Evans Group PLC announced dividend for the year 45p per share with proposed final dividend of 32.5p per share
M.P. Evans Group PLC announced a dividend for FY23 of 45p per share (2022 - 42.5p per share) with a proposed final dividend of 32.5p per share (2022 - 30p per share). An interim dividend of 12.5p per share (2022 - 12.5p per share) was paid on 3 November 2023 and the firm recommended a final dividend of 32.5p per share (2022 - 30p per share). The total figure of 45p per share represents, once again, an increase in the normal, annual dividend payable to shareholders and continues the Group's unbroken track record, which can be traced back for more than thirty years, of maintaining or increasing normal dividends. The ex-dividend date will be 25 April 2024, the record date 26 April 2024, and the dividend payable on or after 19 June 2024.
Personal Group Holdings Plc proposes a final dividend for 2023 of 5.85p per share, making a full year dividend for 2023 of 11.7p
Personal Group Holdings Plc announced a final ordinary dividend of 5.85 pence per share which will be paid on 8 May 2024 to members on the register as of 2 April 2024 (the record date). Shares will be marked ex-dividend on 28 March 2024. This makes a total ordinary dividend for 2023 of 11.7 pence per share, representing an increase of 10% year on year.
Essentra Plc announced a final ordinary dividend of 2.4p per share, a 9% increase in total dividend for FY 2023 to 3.6p.
Essentra Plc announced a final ordinary dividend of 2.4p per share, resulting in a 9% increase in total dividend for FY 2023 to 3.6p (2022: 1.0p final; 3.3p total). The full-year dividend is in line with the Board's commitment to a progressive dividend policy, maintaining dividend cover in the order of three times earnings.
Fintel final dividend of 2.35 pence per share proposed
The Fintel Directors are recommending a final dividend of 2.35 pence per share payable on 19 June 2024, resulting in a full year dividend of 3.45 pence per share.
Wickes Group plc proposes final dividend of 7.3p, giving a total of 10.9p for the full year.
Wickes Group plc announced a final dividend of 7.3p proposed in respect of the 52 weeks ending 30 December 2023. The dividend will be paid on 6 June 2024 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 26 April 2024 (the Record Date). The shares will be quoted ex-dividend on 25 April 2024. Shareholders may reinvest their dividends in the Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRIP). The last date for receipt of DRIP elections and revocations will be 15 May 2024.
Mortgage Advice Bureau (Holdings) Ltd to propose a final dividend of 14.7p per share
The Mortgage Advice Bureau (Holdings) Ltd Board is to propose a final dividend of 14.7p per share (2022: 14.7p). This brings the total proposed dividend for the year to 28.1p per share (2022: 28.1p), reflecting the Group's policy to pay dividends reflecting a minimum pay-out ratio of 75% of the Group's annual adjusted post-tax and minority interest profits. This represents a cash outlay of £8.4m (2022: £8.4m). Following payment of the dividend, the Group will continue to maintain significant surplus regulatory reserves.
Sabre Insurance Group plc announced year-end dividend of 8.1p, consisting of 4.2p ordinary, 3.9p special and 0.9p interim dividend already paid
Sabre Insurance Group plc announced a year-end dividend of 8.1p. Consisting of 4.2p ordinary, 3.9p special, and 0.9p interim dividend already paid. The ex-dividend date will be 25 April 2024, the record date 26 April 2024, and the payment date 5 June 2024.
Harworth Group Plc announce an increase of 10% in the final dividend to 1.022p per share
The Harworth Plc Board has declared a final dividend of 1.022p (2022: 0.929p) per share to be paid, bringing the total dividend for the year to 1.466p (2022: 1.333p) per share. The recommended 2023 final dividend and 2023 total dividend represent a 10% increase in line with their dividend policy.
DFS Furniture Plc has declared an interim dividend of 1.1p per ordinary share to be paid on 30 May 2024.
The DFS Furniture Plc directors have declared an interim dividend for the period ending 30 June 2024 of 1.1p per ordinary share to be paid on 30 May 2024. DFS Furniture plc shares will trade ex-dividend from 18 April 2024 and the record date will be 19 April 2024.
TClarke Plc proposes a final dividend of 4.525p
The TClarke Plc Directors are proposing a final dividend of 4.525p (2022: 4.1p) per ordinary share totalling £2.4 million (2022: £1.8m). The dividend has not been accrued at the reporting date.
Volution Group plc announce an interim dividend up 12.0% to 2.8 pence per share
The Volution Group plc Board has declared an interim dividend of 2.8 pence per share, up 12.0% (H1 2023: 2.5 pence), reflecting the strong first half performance and demonstrating the Board's confidence in the Group's prospects. The interim dividend will be paid on 7 May 2024 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 2 April 2024.
Boycote Plc announce a full year dividend per share of 22.7p
The Bodycote Board has recommended a final dividend of 16.0p (2022: 14.9p), bringing the full year ordinary dividend to 22.7p (2022: 21.3p). The interim dividend of 6.7p, approved by the Board on 27 July 2023, was paid on 10 November 2023 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 6 October 2023. Subject to shareholder approval at the 2024 AGM, the final dividend will be paid on 6 June 2024 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 26 April 2024.
International Personal Finance Plc announce a proposed final dividend of 7.2p per share
The International Personal Finance Plc Board is pleased to declare a 10.8% increase in the final dividend to 7.2p per share (2022: 6.5p). This is in line with their progressive dividend policy and brings the full-year dividend to 10.3p per share (2022: 9.2p), an increase of 12.0% on 2022 and representing a pre-exceptional payout rate of 44% (2022: 44%). As they previously communicated, the payout rate is modestly above their target of 40% as they utilise their strong capital base whilst rebuilding their RoRE to their target level of 15%. Subject to shareholder approval, the final dividend will be paid on 11 May 2024 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 12 April 2024. The shares will be marked ex-dividend on 11 April 2024.
Empiric Student Property Plc announce a final interim dividend of 0.9375 pence per share
Empiric Student Property Plc announce a final interim dividend of 0.9375 pence per share has been declared for the final quarter of 2023, bringing total dividends paid and payable in respect of 2023 to 3.5 pence. This represents an 87.5 per cent pay-out on EPRA EPS. The dividend will be paid as a Property Income Distribution on 19 April 2024 to shareholders on the register at 5 April 2024.
Thorpe (FW) announce an interim dividend of 1.70p
The Thorpe (FW) Board has approved a dividend of 1.70p (interim 2023: 1.62p) for the six months to 31 December 2023, being an increase of 4.9%.
Restore Plc have proposed a final dividend of 3.35 pence
The Restore Plc Board is recommending a final dividend of 3.35 pence, payable on 9 July 2024 to shareholders on the register at close of business on 7 June 2024. This brings the total dividend for the year to 5.2 pence (2022: 7.4 pence).
Savills plc announce an interim dividend of 6.9p per share
Savills plc announce an interim dividend of 6.9p per share (2022: 6.6p), amounting to £9.4m was paid on 2 October 2023, and a final ordinary dividend of 13.9p per share (2022: 13.4p) is recommended, making the ordinary dividend 20.8p per share for the year (2022: 20.0p). A supplemental interim dividend of 2.0p per share (2022: 15.6p) is declared, taking into account the significantly reduced underlying performance of their Global Transaction Advisory business. Taken together, the ordinary and supplemental interim dividends comprise an aggregate distribution for the year of 22.8p per share, representing a decrease of 36% on the 2022 aggregate ordinary and supplemental dividend of 35.6p.
4imprint Board plc Board recommends a final dividend per share of 150.0c
The 4imprint plc Board recommends a final dividend per share of 150.0c (2022: 120.0c), giving a total paid and proposed 2023 regular dividend per share of 215.0c (2022: 160.0c).
Keywords Studios Plc announce a recommended final dividend of 1.76p per share
The Keywords Board is to recommend a final dividend of 1.76p per share (2022: 1.60p) representing an increase of 10% on the 2022 final dividend. Together with the interim dividend of 0.85p this will bring the total dividend to 2.61p (2022: 2.37p).
Nexteq announce a dividend of 3.3p per share proposed
The Nexteq Board proposes a dividend for the year ended 31 December 2023 of 3.3p per share (2022: 3.0p per share). This dividend will be payable on 23 August 2024 to all shareholders on the register on 26 July 2024. The corresponding ex-dividend date is 25 July 2024.
Balfour Beatty plc announce a recommended full year dividend at 11.5 pence per share
Balfour Beatty Board is today recommending a final dividend of 8.0 pence per share (2022: 7.0 pence), giving a total recommended dividend for the year of 11.5 pence per share (2022: 10.5 pence). Additionally, the Company intends to repurchase £100 million of shares during the 2024 phase of its multi-year share buyback programme, bringing the cumulative return to shareholders since the introduction in 2021 of the multi-year capital allocation framework to over £750 million.
Advanced Mediacal Solutions Group is proposing an increased final dividend of 1.66p per share
The Advanced Mediacal Solutions Group Board is proposing an increased final dividend of 1.66p per share (2022 final dividend: 1.51p), to be paid on 21 June 2024 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 31 May 2024. This follows the interim dividend of 0.70p per share (2022 interim dividend: 0.64p) paid on 24 October 2023 and would, if approved, make a total dividend for the year of 2.36p per share (2022: 2.15p), an increase of 10%.
Centaur Media has declared a final dividend of 1.2 pence per share
The Centaur Media Board has declared a final dividend of 1.2 pence per share (£1.7m), which when added to the interim dividend provides a total dividend for the year of 1.8 pence per share (£2.6m) for 2023. In total, dividends of £12.8m (8.9 pence per share) have been paid over the course of MAP23.
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