Recent articles for private investors with a focus on dividend announcements
Hargreaves Lansdown Dividend declaration
Hargreaves Lansdown plc ("Hargreaves Lansdown" or the "Company")
Vodafone interim management statement Q4 2011
Interim management statement for the quarter ended 31 December 2011
Catlin Final results 2011 - dividend increased again
CATLIN GROUP LIMITED ANNOUNCES FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2011
Hargreaves Lansdown Interim Dividend Declaration
Hargreaves Lansdown plc ("Hargreaves Lansdown" or the "Company")
Rio Tinto 2011 Final Results - dividend increased 34%
Record underlying earnings of $15.5 billion, 11 per cent above 2010.
Net earnings of $5.8 billion, 59 per cent below 2010, primarily as a result of an impairment charge of $8.9 billion related to the Group's aluminium businesses.
Record underlying EBITDA1 of $28.5 billion, 10 per cent above 2010.
Record cash flows from operations up 16 per cent to $27.4 billion.
Capital expenditure of $12.3 billion in 2011, compared with $4.6 billion in 2010. Total capital expenditure for 2012 on approved projects and sustaining capital is expected to be $16 billion. Further project approvals, mainly in the Pilbara, are likely to increase this level of investment as the growth programme continues.
- Pilbara iron ore expansion to 283 million tonnes per annum (Mt/a) now fully approved and on track to be in operation by end of 2013: second planned phase expansion of Pilbara capacity enhanced to 353 Mt/a and completion brought forward by six months to first half of 2015.
- Growth options enhanced in Mongolia, Mozambique and South Africa: Rio Tinto moves to majority stake in Ivanhoe, completes Riversdale acquisition providing entry to an emerging major coking coal resource and announces doubling of stake in Richards Bay Minerals.
34 per cent increase to full year dividend to 145 US cents per share, reflecting confidence in long-term outlook.
$7 billion share buy-back programme on track for completion by end of the first quarter. To date $6.2 billion has been completed, representing 103 million Rio Tinto plc shares equivalent to five per cent of the Group's issued share capital.
Shire 2011 Final results - dividend announced
Another strong year for Shire with revenues exceeding $4 billion for the first time and Non GAAP EPS up 26% to $5.34.Good 2012 earnings growth expected.Financial Highlights Full Year 2011(1)Product sales $3,950 million +26%Total revenues $4,263 million +23%Non GAAP operating income $1,357 million +27%US GAAP operating income $1,109 million +40%Non GAAP diluted earnings per ADS $5.34 +26%
Another strong year for Shire
Another strong year for Shire with revenues exceeding $4 billion for the firsttime and Non GAAP EPS up 26% to $5.34.Good 2012 earnings growth expected.February 9, 2012 - Shire plc (LSE: SHP, NASDAQ: SHPGY), the global specialtybiopharmaceutical company, announces results for the year to December 31, 2011.Financial Highlights Full Year 2011(1)Product sales $3,950 million +26%Total revenues $4,263 million +23%Non GAAP operating income $1,357 million +27%US GAAP operating income $1,109 million +40%Non GAAP diluted earnings per ADS $5.34 +26%US GAAP diluted earnings per ADS $4.53 +43%Non GAAP cash generation $1,391 million +3%Non GAAP free cash flow $879 million +11%US GAAP net cash provided by operating activities $1,074 million +12%
Rolls Royce Final Results
ROLLS-ROYCE HOLDINGS PLC 2011 FULL YEAR REPORTGroup Highlights- Record order book of £62.2bn, up five per cent.- Record underlying revenue of £11.3bn, up four per cent.- Record underlying profit before tax of £1.16bn, up 21 per cent.- Full year payment to shareholders of 17.5 pence per share, up nine per cent.- Joint acquisition of Tognum, Rolls-Royce investment £1.5bn.- Proposed restructuring of International Aero Engines (IAE) and sale of share holding.
British Land Q3 2011/12 results - dividend confirmed
Chris Grigg, Chief Executive said: "These results reflect the resilience of British Land's business. It is noteworthy that underlying profits are up 6.3% despite the tougher economic environment. At the same time, occupancy, income and ERV all rose in the quarter. We have also made further progress on our office development programme. In total, we have now locked in future annual rent of £32 million through a series of binding pre-lets. These pre-lets mean that our office development programme is already 50% pre-let even though it mainly reaches practical completion between 2013 and 2014. Of course, the current economic outlook is uncertain, but overall our business is defensively positioned today and will benefit further as economic growth returns."
Reckitt Benckiser 2011 Final results - dividend increased
Commenting on the full year results, Rakesh Kapoor, Chief Executive Officer, said:"Reckitt Benckiser delivered another strong year, exceeding both our net revenue target (+12%) and adjusted net income target (+10%) in an increasingly tough environment. Like-for-like growth of 4% was underpinned by a robust performance in the base business, especially in Q4."Growth was driven in particular by excellent growth in emerging markets, and growth in our Powerbrands - Dettol, Nurofen, Mucinex, Strepsils, Gaviscon and Harpic. SSL had a good first year with LFL growth of 6%, although full year growth is flattered by a soft Q4 last year."At the end of 2011, the Suboxone film had captured a 48% volume share of the U.S. market. The in-market sales trend remains on a healthy growth track.
Daily Mail and General Trust IMS
This Interim Management Statement (`IMS') covers the first quarter of DMGT'sfinancial year, the three month period to 1st January 2012. It describes theGroup's financial position and performance during the period, updated to thelatest practicable date.Summary of the period: * Trading in line with our expectations; * Revenue for the first quarter of £495 million, up an underlying# 2%; * Good underlying# revenue growth of 6% from B2B operations; * Stable revenue at Associated Newspapers, but weakness in print advertising; * Further market share gains by the Mail titles and strong digital performance; * Continued focus on operational efficiency; * Outlook for the year remains unchanged.Martin Morgan, Chief Executive, said:"We have made a solid start to the year with trading in the first quarter inline with our expectations. Overall our B2B operations achieved good underlyingrevenue growth, whilst our consumer media operations were resilient withincreased national circulation revenues which, together with a strong digitalperformance, offset a decline in print advertising revenues. Whilst weacknowledge the continuing external uncertainties, particularly for UKadvertising, the outlook for the year remains unchanged."
International Power Final Results
Dirk Beeuwsaert, Chairman of International Power, said: "I am pleased to report that International Power delivered a strong performance in the first year following the Combination with GDF SUEZ Energy International, with the integration largely complete and benefits being delivered ahead of target. Against a backdrop of economic weakness in many developed economies, these results demonstrate the strength of our international portfolio, underpinned by our attractive position in fast growing emerging markets.
BHP Billiton Half yearly 2011/12 results - dividend boosted 20%
BHP BILLITON RESULTS FOR THE HALF-YEAR Ended 31 DECEMBER 2011
Dividend Article
British companies handed out record dividends in 2011 and will pay 11 percent more this year, with mobile phone group Vodafone expected to deliver the most generous payout.
Randgold Resources final results
RANDGOLD RESOURCES POSTS RECORD PROFIT WHILE ADVANCING TO NEXT GROWTH STAGE
Investec IMS February 2012
"Against a backdrop of volatile markets and low levels of activity the third quarter of the group's 2012 financial year has proven to be challenging. The asset management and wealth management businesses continued to see net inflows however overall assets under management pre the acquisition of Evolution Group plc declined. The Specialist Banking businesses benefited from growth in both margin and fee income but earnings from principal activities decreased substantially."
Royal Dutch Shell 2011 final figures - dividend announced
Royal Dutch Shell posted 4Q earnings on a current cost of supplies (CCS) basis of $6.5B vs $5.7B a year ago and FY CCS earnings of $28.6B vs $18.6B.
Imperial Tobacco IMS February 2012
Summarising today's announcement Alison Cooper, Chief Executive, will say:
United Utilites IMS February 2012
UNITED UTILITIES INTERIM MANAGEMENT STATEMENTUnited Utilities today issues an interim management statement covering the period from 1 October 2011.Trading updateCurrent trading is in line with the group's expectations of delivering a good underlying financial performance for 2011/12.In the first half of 2011/12, revenue increased by around 4%, compared with the first half of last year, and this trend is continuing. As indicated previously, infrastructure renewals expenditure and depreciation are expected to be higher in the second half of 2011/12, compared with the first six months of the financial year, reflecting good progress on the capital investment programme and the impact of the transfer of private sewers.
BskyB half yearly results
The Directors have declared an interim dividend of 9.2 pence per share. This represents an increase of 5% year on year and is the eighth consecutive year of increased dividend for shareholders. As previously stated, our intention is to maintain a policy of paying out 50% of full year adjusted earnings as dividends with the final dividend payments typically forming the higher proportion of the total dividend.
Vedanta resources production report
Vedanta Resources Plc Production Report for the Third Quarter and Nine Months Ended 31 December 2011
Cobham contract with Boeing awarded
Cobham Awarded Contract to Supply Boeing with Body Fuel Tanks for US Air Force KC-46A Tanker Aircraft
Capita Acquisition
Capita acquires Fish Administration LimitedCapita plc (`Capita') today announces the acquisition of Fish AdministrationLimited (`Fish') from private equity firm Inflexion for a cash consideration of£21m on a cash free, debt free basis. The acquisition will add greater capacityand valuable new expertise to Capita's specialist insurance broking business.Fish provides specialist insurance products, on a broker basis, to people withdisabilities, including cover for adapted vehicles, travel, and mobilityscooters, as well as insurance products to the independent living and caresectorsIts pro forma operating profit for the 12 months ended May 2011 was £3.5m on aturnover of £5.8m.Paul Pindar, Chief Executive of Capita plc, said: "Fish is the market leader inthe field of providing insurance broking services to the independent living anddisability markets. Backed by Capita, and alongside our existing specialistinsurance broking business, we anticipate strong potential for growth in themotor, travel, independent living and carer insurance markets, enabling us totake the business from strength to strength."Warren Dickson, Managing Director at Fish, said: "Joining forces with Capitarepresents a great opportunity for our insurance industry clients, ourcustomers and our staff. We are fully committed to maintaining the focus thatwe have on specialist expertise and service excellence and being part of Capitawill allow us to further enhance the value we offer in these areas."Fish Administration Limited employs around 30 people based in Preston.
Anthony Hilton in the Evening Standard
Economists and traders in the City have thought and behaved for some months as if the world is coming to an end, but that is not the message delivered by Britain's listed companies. In the past 12 months, they have paid out a record level of dividends. Given that dividends are derived from profits, it suggests this is not a story of a business world on its uppers.
Anglo American Q4 production
Iron ore production increased by 5% to 12.4M tonnes mainly due to initial production from Kolomela mine and a continued improvement in performance at Amapá. - Metallurgical Coal delivered record production from its Australian open cut metallurgical coal operations, resulting in a 4% increase in metallurgical coal production to 4.1M tonnes. - Export thermal coal production from South Africa and Colombia increased by 5% to 8.6M tonnes. - Copper production increased by 10% to 170K tonnes, (...) due to the commissioning of the Los Bronces expansion and higher ore grades at Los Bronces, Collahuasi and El Soldado. - Nickel production increased by 125% to 9,900 tonnes. - Platinum refined production decreased by 19% to 710K ounces. - Diamond production decreased by 24% to 6.5M carats.
3i Interim Management Statement - January 2012
Michael Queen, 3i's Chief Executive, said: "We have made a number of important strategic steps to strengthen each of our business lines in the period, including the reorganisation of our private equity business, signing our first investment in Brazil, and the launch of our Credit Opportunities Fund."
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