Recent articles for private investors with a focus on dividend announcements
Pre-close trading update April 2012
Stagecoach Group plc ("the Group") is today publishing a trading update in advance of a series of meetings with analysts.
AstraZeneca Acquisition of Ardea Biosciences
AstraZeneca to Acquire Ardea Biosciences FOR $1 BILLION (NET OF EXISTING CASH) Including LEAD PRODUCT lesinurad IN Phase III DEVELOPMENT FOR GOUT
Dividend Income Investor Article
UK dividends payout in Q1 totals £18.8bn. Will it last? An article written by Steven Dotsch of Dividend Income Investor.com
Rolls Royce - Contract win
23 April 2012 ROLLS-ROYCE AWARDED $598MILLION V-22 ENGINE CONTRACTIndianapolis, US - Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has signed a$598 Million contract with the US Department of Defense for 268 AE 1107Cengines for US Marine Corps and Air Force V-22 aircraft.In the first year, Rolls-Royce will deliver 70 engines valued at $151 Million.The contract includes four additional option years, with deliveries expected tototal 268, including spare engines. Rolls-Royce is the sole manufacturer of theengines for the V-22 and has delivered 550 AE 1107C engines to the USDepartment of Defense.Patricia O'Connell, Rolls-Royce, President Customer Business - North America,said, "Rolls-Royce continues to be the world leader in tilt-rotor engines andthis long-term contract reflects the confidence our customer has in ourexpertise and our technology. Throughout the length of this contract, we willstrive to further improve performance and capability of this unique aircraft."The Rolls-Royce turbo shaft engines help provide the unique capability for theV-22, allowing the tilt-rotor aircraft to take off and land like a helicopter,and to rotate its engines forward to fly like an airplane. The V-22 aircraftcan carry more troops, fly faster and has greater range than the helicopters itwill replace.The AE 1107C has amassed over 260,000 engine flight hours.
Steven Dotsch of dividend-income-investor writes about Tesco
Tesco's 2011-12 results are shaky but the dividend is safe - 19 April 2012
Steven Dotsch of dividend-income-investor writes about BAE systems
BAE Systems' 2011 results and dividends - 1 March 2012
William Hill Q1 IMS
William Hill PLC (LSE: WMH) (William Hill or the Group) announces its Interim Management Statement for the 13 weeks ended 27 March 2012 (the period or Q1). All comparisons are with the equivalent 13-week period in 2011 (Q1 2011).
SABMiller Full year 2012 trading statement
SABMiller plc today issues the following update on trading for the 12 months to 31 March 2012. The calculation of the organic growth rates excludes the impact of acquisitions and disposals on volumes and revenues, unless otherwise stated.
Anglo American Q2 IMS
Anglo American plc
Interim Management Statement for the first quarter ended 31 March 2012
African Barrick Q1 Results
19 April 2012Based on IFRS and expressed in US Dollars (US$)African Barrick Gold plc ("ABG'') reports first quarter results
Daily Mail and General Trading Statement
Summary- Solid Group revenue performance, up 2% underlying#- Good underlying# growth from B2B operations- Resilient revenue performance at Associated; circulation and digital revenue growth largely offsetting print advertising weakness- Active portfolio management; targeted acquisitions and disposal of non-core assets- Outlook for the year remains unchanged.
Burberry 2nd half 2012 trading update
Burberry Group plc, the global luxury company, today reports on trading for the six months to 31 March 2012. The financial information contained herein is unaudited.
Hays Q1 IMS
HAYS PLCINTERIM MANAGEMENT STATEMENTQUARTER ENDED 31 MARCH 201212 April 2012Financial summaryGrowth in net fees for the quarter ended 31 March 2012 (Q3) Growth(versus the same period last year) Actual LFL*By region Asia Pacific 17% 9% Continental Europe & Rest of World 27% 26% United Kingdom & Ireland (5)% (5)% Total 12% 10%By segment Temporary 16% 14% Permanent 8% 5% Total 12% 10%* LFL (like-for-like) growth represents organic growth at constant currency.Highlights· Good Group net fee growth of 10%* versus prior year· International business delivered strong growth of 18%* and represented 70% of net fees in the quarter· Strong growth of 26%* in Continental Europe & Rest of World, driven by continued excellent performance in Germany which grew by 36%*· Good growth of 9%* in Asia Pacific, with 9%* growth in Australia & New Zealand, and 5%* growth in the rest of Asia· Net fees decreased 5% in the UK & Ireland, with private sector declining 6%. Public sector net fees declined 2%· Based on the Group's year-to-date performance and our current view on outlook, we expect full year operating profit to be towards the top of the current range of market estimatesCommenting on the Group's performance in the third quarter, Alistair Cox, ChiefExecutive, said:"We have made an encouraging start to the second half with good performances inmany parts of the Group. In our International business, which now accounts for70% of total net fees, growth accelerated to 18%*. 13 countries around theworld grew by over 20%* and our market-leading German business was amongst 7countries that delivered record performances. In the UK, markets remaindifficult, especially in Banking and the public sector.Looking ahead, many parts of the Group continue to grow, but ongoinguncertainty about the global economic outlook means that our markets around theworld remain complex and far from uniform. Against this backdrop, we willcontinue to invest selectively in growth areas whilst at the same time reactingto changing conditions in each of our countries and specialisms to maximisefees and profitability. Our unrivalled global footprint, sectoraldiversification and market leadership in so many countries positions us well tocapitalise on today's complex markets as well as the long-term opportunitiesfor growth which remain undiminished."
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust IMS April 2012
Aberforth Smaller Companies Trust plc Interim Management Statement for the three months to 31 March 2012Investment 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 RBS Hoare Govett Smaller Companies Index (Excluding Investment Companies) (RBS HGSC (XIC)) over the long term.Aberforth Partners LLP are contracted as the Investment Managers and Secretaries to the Company.Features
Vedanta Resources Full year production release
Vedanta Resources plcProduction Release for the Fourth Quarter and Year Ended 31 March 2012
3i pre-close trading statement - March 2012
Commenting on the statement, 3i's Chief Executive, Michael Queen, said:
Tui Travel pre-close trading update March 2012
Peter Long, Chief Executive of TUI Travel PLC, commented
James Halstead Interims
James Halstead plc, the AIM listed manufacturer and international distributor of commercial floor coverings, reports:
First Group Pre-close trading update March 2012
PRE-CLOSE TRADING UPDATEOverall tradingThe Group provided an update on trading in respect of the third quarter of its financial year on 12 January 2012. Since then overall trading for the Group has been in line with management's expectations and we remain on course to achieve overall earnings and cash targets for the year.Our portfolio continues to provide diversity with separate businesses moving at different stages through the economic cycle. Our three North American businesses continue to demonstrate progress and the US macro economic outlook is showing positive signs. In UK Rail, against a background of robust revenue growth we are now at an inflection point in the Government's re-franchising programme. Lower economic activity, particularly in Scotland and the North of England, is creating pressure on the performance of our UK Bus business.During the year we have continued to drive cash generation to support capital investment, debt reduction and dividend growth of 7%, in line with our current commitment. As previously indicated, we expect cash generation for the year to be within the range of £100m to £115m and a net debt to EBITDA ratio of 2.5x at 31 March 2012.
Dominos Pizza Q1 2012 IMS
Domino's Pizza UK & IRL plc announces its Interim Management Statement in conjunction with its Annual General Meeting which is to be held at 1pm today [28 March 2012]. Financial data relates to the 13 week period to 25 March 2012 ("the period") unless otherwise stated.
Kazakhmys Final Results
This preliminary results announcement includes the audited consolidated financial results of the Kazakhmys Group for the year ended 31 December 2011, including the Group's proportionate share of the unaudited earnings of ENRC PLC (ENRC), in which the Group has a 26% shareholding, on an equity accounted basis.
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