Recent articles for private investors with a focus on dividend announcements
WH Smith announces their final 2012 dividend
British High street retailer WH Smith today confirmed their final dividend for 2012.
Vedanta Resources Q2 2012 Statement
Production Release for the Second Quarter and Half Year Ended 30 September 2012
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust IMS September 2012 - dividend announced
Investment ObjectiveThe investment objective of Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust plc (ASCoT) is to achieve a net asset value total return (with dividends reinvested) greater than on the Numis Smaller Companies Index (Excluding Investment Companies) (NSCI (XIC)) over the long term.Aberforth Partners LLP are contracted as the Investment Managers and Secretaries to the Company.Features
Easyjet Trading Statement October 2012
easyJet trading update and pre-close statement for the year to 30 September 2012
Babcock Pre close trading statement October 2012
Babcock International Group PLC Pre-close trading statement
First Group Trading Statement October 2012 - dividend growth policy confirmed
PRE-CLOSE TRADING UPDATEFirstGroup plc ("the Group") reports the following update on trading for the six months to 30 September 2012 ("the period") ahead of its half-yearly results to be announced on 7 November 2012.Overall tradingDespite continued economic uncertainty, overall trading for the Group during the first half of the year is in line with our expectations. With a resolute focus on creating a stronger business for the future we have taken action to improve performance and deliver sustainable growth.First StudentFirst Student has made good progress in addressing performance and strengthening its operating model. Although there remains significant work to be done, the business is now set on the path to recovery. We achieved a retention rate of 90% and delivered a successful start up to the new school year. US Dollar revenues on a like-for-like basis are expected to be down by 3.8 % for the period and as previously stated, we expect the operating margin for the full year to exceed the 2010/11 performance.First TransitFirst Transit continues to deliver a steady trading performance in line with our expectations. US Dollar revenues are expected to increase by 3.2 % on a like-for-like basis. We continue to achieve strong contract retention rates of over 90% and progress a pipeline of new business opportunities.GreyhoundWe continue with the modernisation of Greyhound including the roll out of our popular Express service. During the period like-for-like revenue growth is expected to be 1.7% reflecting the impact of the sluggish economic environment and lower fuel prices on summer trading. We have however, mitigated this impact through the actions we have taken over recent years which has enabled us to leverage the positive effects of a more flexible operating model. Our Greyhound Express product continues to prove popular with customers and, having rolled out services to Texas and California during the summer, we are developing plans to extend to further new cities in the autumn.UK BusOur UK Bus division is expected to deliver like-for-like passenger revenue growth of 2.5% in the period. Challenging economic conditions continue to impact a number of our urban operations however, during the period our operations in the North of England and Scotland saw improved revenue growth whereas, in keeping with industry trends, we saw a reduction in concessionary volumes in our businesses in the South. We were delighted to successfully complete the smooth delivery of our contract to provide spectator transport to the London 2012 Games. While there remains considerable work to be done in our UK Bus division, we have seen some early positive signs in some of our markets.We have a clear direction and are executing a detailed plan to recover performance and equip the business to achieve increased revenue and patronage growth, including continuing to work through our programme of disposals. As previously stated, we expect UK Bus operating margin to be approximately 8% in the full year.UK RailOur UK Rail division achieved a further period of solid performance with like-for-like passenger revenue expected to increase by 8.1%. All of our rail franchises made a strong contribution to this performance and we remain focused on ensuring the quality of our existing operations while continuing to develop opportunities from the re-franchising programme. We are shortlisted for all three rail franchises currently out for tender.On 15 August, the Department for Transport (DfT) announced that we have been awarded the contract to operate the InterCity West Coast franchise. The incumbent operator Virgin Rail Ltd, a joint venture between Virgin Group and Stagecoach Group plc, is pursuing a legal challenge against the DfT in relation to the franchise award. We have every confidence in the DfT's process which is rigorous, detailed and fair and in which bids are thoroughly tested. Our focus is to ensure a smooth transition with continuity for staff and passengers alike and to deliver the many benefits and improvements we are offering without delay or disruption. We continue to prepare for a successful mobilisation on 9 December 2012.OutlookCommenting, Tim O'Toole, Chief Executive said:"I am pleased to report overall trading for the first half of the year is in line with our expectations. With a fundamentally strong and diverse portfolio of operations we are focused on driving a greater performance and delivering improved growth and returns. While there is significant work to do we are satisfied with the progress of the actions we have taken, though we remain mindful of the uncertain economic backdrop."We have leading positions in a sector that is a key enabler of economic growth and we are confident that the actions we are taking will strengthen the business for the future. Therefore, reflecting its longer term view, the Board remains committed to its current policy of dividend growth of 7.0% through to the end of the financial year 2012/13."
Dominos Pizza IMS Q3 2012
Domino's Pizza Group plc today announces its Interim Management Statement for the 13 week period to 23 September 2012 (the "period").
Close Brothers Final Results 2012/12 - dividend increased
Preliminary Results for the year ended 31 July 2012
Daily Mail and General Trust pre-close Trading statement September 2012
Ahead of the year end on 30th September, 2012, this statement provides an update on the Group's progress in the current year. It covers the eleven month period to the end of August 2012 and includes comments on September, where appropriate.Summary
New MAN Group Corporate Structure
New Corporate Structure - Posting of Circular and Publication of Prospectus
Diploma pre-close Trading Statement September 2012
Diploma PLC, the international group of specialised businesses supplying technical products and services, is today providing the following update on trading for the year ending 30 September 2012.
Dairy Crest Trading Statement September 2012
TRADING UPDATE FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDING 30 SEPTEMBER 2012
United Utilities Trading Statement September 2012
UNITED UTILITIES TRADING UPDATEUnited Utilities today issues an update for the six months ending 30 September 2012. Current trading is in line with the group's expectations of delivering a good underlying financial performance for 2012/13. The company continues to make further progress improving operational performance and customer service and remains confident of delivering its 2010-15 regulatory outperformance targets.Revenue is expected to be higher than last year, reflecting the regulated price increase for 2012/13. However, as expected, this increase is slightly below the allowed regulated price rise, principally reflecting the ongoing impact of customers switching to meters and continued lower commercial volumes. As outlined previously, the increase in revenue for the full year is anticipated to be largely balanced by higher depreciation, alongside higher infrastructure renewals expenditure (IRE) and other operating costs both of which are impacted by the transfer of private sewers.Regulatory capital investment and depreciation are expected to be slightly higher in the second half of 2012/13, compared with the first half of the year.However, the profile of IRE is anticipated to be smoother across 2012/13 than in 2011/12, when it was skewed much more towards the second half of the year.Furthermore, IRE and other operating costs in the first half of 2011/12 were not impacted by the transfer of private sewers. As a result, the profile of underlying operating profit is expected to be more evenly distributed between the first half and second half of 2012/13, compared with 2011/12 when underlying operating profit was much higher in the first half.The underlying net finance expense for the first half of 2012/13 is expected to be moderately lower than the first half of last year. This principally reflects lower RPI inflation in respect of the group's index-linked debt.A deferred taxation credit of approximately £50 million will be recognised in the financial statements for the first half of 2012/13. This follows the UK government substantively enacting the change to reduce the mainstream rate of corporation taxation from 24% to 23% from 1 April 2013. A similar credit was also recognised in the first half of last year.Group borrowings, net of cash and short term deposits and derivatives, at the half year are expected to be moderately higher than the position at 31 March 2012. This principally reflects expenditure on the regulatory capital investment programme, payment of the 2011/12 final dividend and payments in relation to pensions, interest and tax, partly offset by operational cash flows. Gearing remains in the middle of Ofwat's assumed range (55% to 65% net debt to regulatory capital value), reflecting growth in the regulatory capital value through continued high levels of capital investment coupled with RPI inflation.United Utilities will announce its half year results on 28 November 2012.
Booker Group Q2 Trading statement September 2012
Quarter Two Trading Update and notification of Interim Results Announcement
JD Wetherspoon 2012 Final Results - dividend announced
J D WETHERSPOON PLC PRELIMINARY RESULTS (For the 53 weeks ended 29 July 2012)
ICH Share consolidation and special dividend
InterContinental Hotels Group PLC Special Dividend and Share Consolidation: Publication of Circular
Domino Printing IMS September 2012
This statement is issued in accordance with the requirements of the Disclosure and Transparency Rules and relates to the period from 1 November 2011, the beginning of our new financial year, to the date of publication of this statement.
Kingfisher 2012 half yearly results - dividend boosted 25%
Kingfisher reports half year sales down 3.3%, up 1% in constant currencies, adjusted pre-tax profits down 15.5% to £371 million
Ashmore Final 2011/12 Results - dividend announced
Ashmore Group plc ("Ashmore", the "Group"), the specialist Emerging Markets asset manager, today announces its audited results for the year ended 30 June 2012.
Interior Services Group 2012 Final Results - dividend cut
Interior Services Group plc, the international construction services group, today announces its final results for the year ended 30 June 2012.
Go-ahead Group final results June 2012 - dividend maintained
FULL YEAR RESULTS FOR THE 12 MONTHS ENDED 30 JUNE 2012
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