Recent articles for private investors with a focus on dividend announcements
Fonix Mobile Plc to declare increased interim dividend of 2.6p per share
Fonix Mobile Plc to declare there increased interim dividend of 2.6p per share, in line with the company's progressive dividend policy to pay out at least 75% of adjusted EPS to shareholders in the form of an ordinary dividend each period. The interim dividend will be paid on 29 March 2024 to shareholders on the register on 22 March 2024, with an ex-dividend date of 21 March 2024.
H & T Group announce a proposed full year dividend of 17.0p
H & T have announced, subject to shareholder approval, a final dividend of 10.5p (2022: 10.0p) per ordinary share will be paid on 28 June 2024 to those shareholders on the register at close of business on 31 May 2024. This brings the full year dividend to 17.0p (2022: 15.0p), a 13% increase. This reflects the Board's confidence in the future prospects of the business, whilst being mindful of the need to continue to invest in the growth of the pledge book, and capital investment in the store estate. The dividend remains in line with their progressive dividend policy, and maintains a coverage ratio of at least two times that of earnings.
TP ICAP Group plc announce a final dividend for 2023 of 10.0p
The TP ICAP Group plc Board is recommending a final dividend for 2023 of 10.0p, which, when added to the interim dividend of 4.8p, results in a total dividend for the year of 14.8p, an increase of 19% from the previous year. This aligns to the Group's dividend policy which targets a dividend cover of approximately two times on adjusted post-tax earnings. The dividend distribution during the year is typically based on a pay-out range of 30-40% of H1 adjusted post-tax earnings with the balance paid in the final dividend. The final dividend will be paid on 24 May 2024 to shareholders on the register at close of business on 12 April 2024. The ex-dividend date will be 11 April 2024.
Hill & Smith is recommending a final dividend of 28.0p per share
The Hill & Smith Board is recommending a final dividend of 28.0p per share, making a total dividend for the year of 43.0p per share (2022: 35.0p). The final dividend, if approved, will be paid on 5 July 2024 to shareholders on the register on 31 May 2024.
Costain proposes a final dividend of 0.8p per share
The Costain Board is proposing a final dividend of 0.8p per share which, if approved, will be paid on 28 May 2024 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 19 April 2024. They expect that dividends will typically be paid 1/3 as interim and 2/3 as final dividends.
Persimmon plc announce a final dividend of 40p per share
For 2023, the Persimmon Board proposes a final dividend of 40p per share to be paid on 12 July 2024 to shareholders on the register on 21 June 2024, following shareholder approval at the AGM. This dividend is in addition to the interim dividend of 20p per share paid on 3 November 2023 to shareholders on the register at 13 October 2023 to give a total dividend of 60p in respect of financial year 2023 (2022: 60p).
Morgan Advanced Materials Plc announce a final dividend of 6.7 pence per share
The Morgan Advanced Materials Plc Board is recommending a final dividend, subject to shareholder approval, of 6.7 pence per share on the Ordinary share capital of the Group, payable on 17 May 2024 to Ordinary shareholders on the register at the close of business on 26 April 2024. The ex-dividend date is 25 April 2024.
Domino's Pizza Group Plc announce a proposed final dividend of 7.2p per share
Domino's Pizza Group Plc announce a total dividend for FY23 of 10.5p per share, with final dividend of 7.2p proposed to be paid on 9 May 2024. The ex-dividend date is 4 April 2024, and the record date is 5 April 2024.
The Genuit Group Plc final dividend of 8.3 pence per share is being recommended for payment on 5 June 2024
The Genuit Group Plc final dividend of 8.3 pence (2022: 8.2 pence) per share is being recommended for payment on 5 June 2024 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 3 May 2024. The ex-dividend date will be 2 May 2024. The proposed increase in the full-year dividend reflects the Group's strong balance sheet and confidence in its medium-term strategy.
TI Fluid Systems Plc intends to recommend a final dividend of 4.53 Euro cents per share
The TI Fluid Systems Plc intends to recommend a final dividend of 4.53 Euro cents per share, or €23.2 million. Under the Group's revised capital allocation policy, TI has adopted a progressive dividend policy. This seeks to improve the quantum and visibility of shareholder returns, starting with a dividend of €35.0 million for 2023 (2022: €13.1 million). An interim dividend of 2.30 Euro cents per share, or €11.8 million, was paid in September 2023.
MTi Wireless Edge is to declare a final dividend of US$0.031 per
The MTi Wireless Edge Board is to declare a final dividend of US$0.031 per share representing a 3% increase on the previous year (2023: US$0.03). The dividend will be paid on 11 April 2024 to shareholders on the register at the close of trading on 22 March 2024 (ex-dividend on 21 March 2024). The currency translation into British Pounds will be made on 25 March 2024 and there will not be a scrip dividend alternative.
Just Group Plc announce a dividend of 2.08p per share
The Just Group Board is recommending a final dividend of 1.50 pence per share bringing the total dividend for the year ended 31 December 2023 to 2.08 pence per share. The 20% growth in total dividend is ahead of the 15% 2022 dividend growth rate.
Informa Plc recommends a final dividend of 12.2pence per share
The Informa Plc Board has recommended a final dividend of 12.2p per share for FY23 (2022: 6.8p per share). The final dividend is scheduled to be paid on 12 July 2024 to ordinary shareholders registered at the close of business on 6 June 2024. This will result in total dividends for the year of 18.0p per share (2022: 9.8p per share). The Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRIP) will be available for the final dividend and the last date for receipt of elections for the DRIP will be 20 June 2024.
Brooks MacDonald have declared an interim dividend of 29.0p
The Brooks MacDonald Board has declared an interim dividend of 29.0p (H1 FY23: 28.0p). This represents an increase of 3.6% compared to the previous period. The interim dividend will be paid on 16 April 2024 to shareholders on the register as at 15 March 2024.
Hansard Global Plc has declared an interim dividend of 1.8p per share
The Hansard Global Plc Board has resolved to maintain its interim dividend at 1.8p per share (H1 2023: 1.8p per share). This will be paid on 25 April 2024 with an ex-dividend date of 14 March 2024.
ITV declared a final dividend of 3.3pence per share
The ITV Board has declared a final dividend of 3.3p (2022: 3.3p), giving an ordinary dividend of 5.0p per share for the full year 2023 (2022: 5.0p)
Beazley Plc announce an interim dividend of 14.2p
Beazley Plc announce an interim dividend of 14.2p covering the whole of 2023 (2022: 13.5p) will be payable on 3 May 2024 to Beazley plc shareholders registered on 22 March 2024. The Group expects the total amount to be paid in respect of the interim dividend to be approximately £95.5m (2022: £90.6m). These financial statements do not provide for the interim dividend as a liability.
Kier Group announce a resumption of dividends, with an interim dividend declared of 1.67p per share
The Kier Group Board are declaring an interim dividend of 1.67p per share. This represents a dividend cover of 4x as we progressively move to the medium-term target. The interim dividend will be paid on 31 May 2024 to shareholders on the register at close of business on 19 April 2024. The shares will be marked ex-dividend on 18 April 2024. Kier has a Dividend Reinvestment Plan ("DRIP"), which allows shareholders to reinvest their cash dividends in their shares. The final election date for the DRIP is 9 May 2024.
Tyman Plc announce a full-year dividend per share maintained at 13.7 pence
Tyman Plc announce a final dividend of 9.5 pence per share (2022: 9.5 pence), equivalent to £18.5 million based on the shares in issue as at 31 December 2023, will be proposed at the Annual General Meeting (2022: £18.4 million). The total dividend declared for the 2023 financial year is therefore 13.7 pence per share (2022: 13.7 pence). This equates to a Dividend Cover of 2.2x, within the Group's target range of 2.0x to 2.5x adjusted EPS.
Grafton Group recommend a final dividend of 26.0p per share
The Grafton Group Board is recommending a final dividend for 2023 of 26.0p (2022: 23.75p) per ordinary share in line with its progressive dividend policy. An interim dividend of 10.0p (2022: 9.25p) per share was paid on 20 October 2023. The total dividend for the year is 36.0p per share, an increase of 9.1 per cent on dividends of 33.0p paid for 2022.
PageGroup Plc announce a final dividend proposed of 11.24p per share
The PageGroup Plc Board has proposed a final dividend of 11.24p (2022: 10.76p) per ordinary share, up 4.5% on the 2022 final dividend. When taken together with the interim dividend of 5.13p (2022: 4.91p) per ordinary share, this is an increase in the total dividend for the year of 4.5%. The proposed final dividend, which amounts to £35.4m, will be paid on 21 June 2024 to shareholders on the register as at 17 May 2024, subject to shareholder approval at the Annual General Meeting on 3 June 2024.
Elementis Plc announce a dividend reinstated, with a final dividend of 2.1 cents per share
The Elementis Board have recommended the reinstatement of the ordinary dividend to an amount of 2.1 cents per share, which will be paid in pounds sterling. Dividend of 1.65 pence per share has been determined by converting the 2.1 cents into pounds sterling using the forward rate of £1.00:$1.2705, as determined on 28 March 2023. If approved at the AGM, the dividend will be paid on 31 May 2024 to shareholders included on the share register on 3 May 2024.
Entain Plc announce an interim dividend of £56.5m (8.9p per share) announced
The Entain Plc Board proposed a total dividend for 2023 of £113m, to be paid to shareholders in equal instalments with H1 and FY results. As such, a second interim dividend of £56.5m (8.9p per share) is expected to be paid on 26 April 2024 to shareholders on register on 15 March 2024.
Aviva announce a final dividend per share of 22.3 pence
Aviva announces a final dividend of 22.3 pence per share on Ordinary Shares (Shares). Subject to shareholder approval at the 2024 Annual General Meeting and the condition below, the final dividend for the year ending 31 December 2023 will be paid on 23 May 2024 to shareholders on the Register of Members at the close of business on 12 April 2024. Holders of Aviva American Depository Receipts (ADRs) will be paid the dividend approximately four business days after the payment to Ordinary shareholders. The last election date for the Dividend Reinvestment Plan is 1 May 2024. The dividend is conditional upon the Directors not having determined (at their discretion) to cancel the dividend at any point prior to its payment.
Rentokil Initial announce a recommended final dividend of 5.93p
The Rentokil Initial Plc Board is recommending a final dividend in respect of 2023 of 5.93p per share, payable to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 5th April 2024, to be paid on 15th May 2024. This equates to a full-year dividend of 8.68p per share, an increase of 15.0% compared to 2022. The last day for DRIP elections is 23rd April 2024.
Robert Walters plc have proposed a final dividend of 17.0p per share
The Robert Walters Board is proposing a final dividend of 17.0p per share. Together with the interim dividend of 6.5p per share paid in September 2023, this takes the total dividend for the year to 23.5p, in-line with that for the prior year.
Melrose Industries Plc announce a full year dividend of 5.0 pence including final dividend of 3.5 pence per share recommended
The Melrose Industries Plc Board proposes to pay a final dividend of 3.5 pence per share for 2023, making a total dividend for the year of 5.0 pence per share. The final dividend will be paid on 8 May 2024 to those shareholders on the register at 2 April 2024.
Spirax-Sarco Engineering has declared a final dividend of 114.0 pence
The Spirax-Sarco Engineering Board has declared a final dividend of 114.0 pence (2022: 109.5 pence) per ordinary share, bringing the total dividend for the year to 160.0 pence. The total dividend for 2023 represents 5% growth compared to 2022, reflecting their confidence in the Group's business model, strategy and medium to long-term prospects extending our track record of dividend progress to 56 years.
Coats Group Plc announce a proposed final dividend of 1.99 cent
The Coats Group Plc Board has decided to propose a final dividend of 1.99 cents per share, a 15% increase on the prior year. This equates to a full year dividend of 2.80 cents per share, also an increase of 15%. Subject to approval at the AGM, the final dividend will be paid on 30 May 2024 to ordinary shareholders on the register at 3 May 2024, with an ex-dividend date of 2 May 2024.
ConvaTec recommends a 3% increase in the full year dividend to 6.229 cents per share
The ConvaTec Group Board recommends a 3% increase in the full year dividend to 6.229 cents per share (2022: 6.047 cents). The payout ratio of 46% (2022: 48%) of adjusted EPS remains modestly ahead of the target range of 35-45%. The Board remains confident of the Group's future prospects and this progressive dividend recommendation is consistent with the approach over the last 3 years.
Nichols Plc propose a final dividend proposed at 15.6p
The Nichols plc Board is to recommend an increased final dividend of 15.6p per share (2022: 15.3p) to give a proposed total dividend in respect of the year of 28.2p per share (2022: 27.7p). If approved, the final dividend will be payable to shareholders on the Register of Members at 22 March 2024. The ex-dividend date will be 21 March 2024. The Board is committed to operating a progressive and sustainable dividend policy, offering a good return to investors while meeting the needs of the business and its growth plans.
Quilter announce a proposed Full Year Dividend of 5.2 pence per share
The Quilter Board recommended a Final Dividend of 3.7 pence per share at a total cost of £50 million. Subject to shareholder approval at the 2024 Annual General Meeting, the recommended Final Dividend will be paid on Tuesday 28 May 2024 to shareholders on the UK and South African share registers on Friday 19 April 2024 (the "Record Date"). For shareholders on our South African share register, a Final Dividend of 89.02751 South African cents per share will be paid on Tuesday 28 May 2024, using an exchange rate of 24.06149.
Legal & General announce a dividend per share of 20.34p
The Legal & General Board has recommended a final dividend of 14.63p, giving a full year dividend of 20.34p, up 5% from the prior year (19.37p). The Board's intention is to grow the dividend at 5% until FY24.
Ibstock plc has recommended a final dividend of 3.6p per share
The Ibstock plc Board has recommended a final dividend of 3.6p per share (2022: 5.5p), for payment on 31 May 2024 to shareholders on the register on 10 May 2024. This will bring the full year dividend to 7.0p (2022: 8.8p), a pay-out of 50% of adjusted basic earnings per share, consistent with their stated capital allocation framework.
IWG plc announces resumption of dividend, with final dividend of 1.0p per share.
IWG plc proposed resuming dividend payments. Accordingly, IWG management is recommending a final dividend of 1.0p per share which, if approved, would be payable on 31 May 2024 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 3 May 2024.
The Hiscox Ltd Board recommended a final dividend of 25.0¢ per share to be paid on 12 June 2024
The Hiscox Ltd Board recommended a final dividend of 25.0¢ per share to be paid, subject to shareholder approval, on 12 June 2024 to shareholders registered on 3 May 2024. Dividends will be paid in Sterling unless shareholders elect to be paid in US Dollars. The foreign exchange rate to convert the dividends declared in US Dollars into Sterling will be based on the average exchange rate in the five business days prior to the Scrip Dividend price being determined. On this occasion, the period will be between 21 May 2024 and 28 May 2024 inclusive.
Reach plc announces full year dividend of 7.34 pence per share.
Reach plc announced a full year dividend of 7.34 pence per share comprised interim dividend of 2.88 pence per share and proposed final dividend of 4.46 pence per share. The final dividend, which is subject to approval by shareholders at the Annual General Meeting on 2 May 2024, will be paid on 31 May 2024 to shareholders on the register at 10 May 2024. An interim dividend for 2023 of 2.88 pence per share was paid on 22 September 2023 (2022: 2.88 pence per share). In proposing a final dividend of 4.46 pence per share for 2023 (2022: 4.46 pence per share), the Board has considered all investment requirements and its funding commitments to the defined benefit pension schemes.
Keller plc proposes final dividend of 31.3p (2022: 24.5p) for FY23.
Keller plc announced a final dividend of 31.3p per share (2022: 24.5p per share) which, following the interim dividend for 2023 of 13.9p (2022: 13.2p), brings the total dividend for the year to 45.2p (2022: 37.7p), an increase of 20%. This follows the 5% increase in the interim dividend and would bring the total amount of dividends for the year to 45.2p (2022: 37.7p). If approved, the proposed 2023 final dividend of 31.3p (2022: 24.5p) will be paid on 28 June 2024 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 31 May 2024.
The Headlam Group Plc has proposed a final ordinary dividend of 6.0 pence per share
The Headlam Group Plc has proposed a final ordinary dividend of 6.0 pence per share (2022: final ordinary dividend 11.2 pence per share). If approved by shareholders at the 2024 AGM to be held on 23 May 2024, it will be payable on 7 June 2024 to shareholders on the register as at 10 May 2024 and is expected to be a cash outflow of £4.8 million.
Travis Perkins Plc announce a proposed full year dividend of 18.0 pence per share
The Travis Perkins Board is recommending a final dividend of 5.5 pence per share (2022: 26.5 pence per share) to give a full year dividend of 18.0 pence per share (2022: 39.0 pence per share), in line with the Group’s previously communicated policy.
Johnson Service Group Plc proposed a final dividend of 1.9 pence per share bringing the total dividend for 2023 to 2.8 pence per share
The Johnson Service Group Plc Board declared an interim dividend of 0.9 pence (2022: 0.8 pence) per share in September 2023. The proposed final dividend of 1.9 pence per share brings the total dividend for 2023 to 2.8 pence (2022: 2.4 pence) per share.
Bakkavor Group Plc propose a final dividend for 2023 of 4.37 pence per Ordinary share
The Bakkavor Group Plc paid £24.0m in respect of the final dividend for 2022 and £16.8m for the 2023 interim dividend declared in September.
Greggs announce a final dividend of 46.0p per share
The Greggs Board intends to recommend at the AGM a final dividend of 46.0 pence per share (2022: 44.0 pence per share), giving a total ordinary dividend for the year of 62.0 pence per share (2022: 59.0 pence per share).
Foxtons Group plc announces a final dividend of 0.7p per share under existing policy
Foxtons Group plc proposed a final dividend of 0.7p per share for FY23 under the existing policy, the same as the final dividend for 2022. Under the new policy we would expect total dividends paid in 2024 and 2025 to at least maintain the level paid in 2022 and 2023. An interim dividend of 0.2p per share was paid in September 2023. The Board has proposed a final dividend of 0.7p per share which maintains the total dividend for the year at 0.9p per share (2022: 0.9p per share).
Intertek Group announce a full year dividend of 111.7pence per share
The Intertek Group Board recommends a full year dividend of 111.7p per share, a year-on-year increase of 5.6%.
Rotork announce a final dividend of 4.65pence per share
The Rotork Board is recommending a final dividend of 4.65p per share. With the 2023 interim dividend of 2.55p, the total dividend for the year is 7.20p, a 7.5% increase on the 2022 full-year dividend. This equals 2.0 times cover based on adjusted earnings per share (2022: 1.9 times). The final dividend will be payable on 24 May 2024 to shareholders on the register on 19 April 2024. The last date to elect for the Dividend Reinvestment Plan ('DRIP') is 3 May 2024.
The Inchcape Plc Board has proposed a final ordinary dividend of 24.3p
The Inchcape Plc Board has proposed a final ordinary dividend of 24.3p, which is subject to the approval of shareholders at the 2024 Annual General meeting, and if approved will be paid in June 2024. This follows an interim dividend of 9.6p, and takes the total dividend in respect of FY 2023 to 33.9p. The Dividend Reinvestment Plan is available to ordinary shareholders and the final date for receipt of elections to participate is 24 May 2024.
STV Group Plc proposes final dividend of 7.4p and a full year dividend of 11.3p
The STV Group Plc Board proposes a final dividend of 7.4p per share for 2023, giving a full year dividend of 11.3p per share.
Fresnillo plc announces final dividend of 4.2 US cents per share.
Fresnillo plc announced a final dividend of 4.2 US cents per share, amounting to US$30.9 million. This is in addition to the 2023 interim dividend of 1.40 US cents per share, amounting to US$10.3 million, which was paid in September 2023 and represented 1/3 of the expected total dividend for 2023. This brings the total dividend for the year to 5.6 US cents per share, amounting to US$41.2 million.
GlobalData Plc announce a proposed final dividend of 3.2p
GlobalData plc are to propose a final dividend of 3.2 pence per share (2022 restated: 2.6 pence), to be paid on 26 April 2024 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 22 March 2024. The ex-dividend date will be on 21 March 2024. The proposed final dividend increases the total dividend for the year to 4.6 pence per share (2022 restated: 3.6 pence), an increase of 28%.
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