Recent articles for private investors with a focus on dividend announcements
Admiral increases 2013 interim dividend by 8.4%
Car insurance specialist Admiral reported profit before tax up 6% to £181.4m in the first half-year (H1 2012: £171.8m). Earnings per share were up 6% to 50.1p (H1 2012: 47.3p) and interim dividend up 8% to 48.9p (2012: 45.1p).
Serco increases 2013 interim dividend by 17%
Group organic revenue growth of 8.8% reflects benefits of global portfolio breadth
WPP increases 2013 interim dividend by 20% and increases target payout ratio
First-half and Q2 highlights
G4S maintains 2013 interim dividend at 3.42p
Sales up 7.2%, organic growth of 5.4%. Organic growth of 13% in developing markets
John Laing Infrastructure fund maintains 2013 interim dividend at 3.125p
Strong performance over reported period
Petrofac increases 2013 interim dividend by 5%
Good operational performance; portfolio remains in excellent shape
Raven Russia distributes dividend equivalent of 2p at half year stage
The Board of Raven Russia releases the results for the six months ended 30 June 2013.
New World Resources 2013 Interim Results
New World Resources Plc today announces its unaudited financial results for the first half of 2013 and provides an update on NWR's business optimisation steps.
BHP Billiton increases 2013 full year dividend by 4%
Robust financial results reflect record production and substantial productivity gains offset by lower commodity prices.
Synthomer increases 2013 interim dividend by 9%
Performance in Europe impacted by on-going weak demand, particularly in construction related areas, reflecting the current macro environment.
SVG Capital 2013 half yearly report
Increase of 23% in NAV per share to 480p; compares to a return of 5% for MSCI World Index and 8% for the FTSE 350 (TR) for the same period
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