Recent articles for private investors with a focus on dividend announcements
easyJet announce a re-instated dividend of 4.5pence per share
No dividend was paid by EasyJet plc in the year ending 30 September 2023 or 30 September 2022.
XPS Pensions Group Plc announce an increased interim dividend of 3.0 pence
XPS Pensions Group Plc announce an interim dividend of 3.0p has been declared by the Board (2022: 2.7p), reflecting XPS's progressive dividend policy and their confidence in the Group's prospects. The interim dividend amounting to £6.2 million (2022: £5.6 million), will be paid on 5 February 2024 to those shareholders on the register on 12 January 2024.
Jet2 Plc announce basic earnings per share increased to 231.0p
Jet2 Plc announce basic earnings per share increased to 231.0p (2022: 165.9p) and in view of the current full year outlook and the Board's continued confidence in the Group's prospects, and it has decided to pay an interim dividend of 4.0p per share (2022: 3.0p). The dividend will be paid on 2 February 2024 to shareholders on the register at 29 December 2023, with the ex-dividend date being 28 December 2023.
LondonMetric plc announce a half-year dividend progressed 4.3% to 4.8p
LondonMetric Property Plc has approved a second quarterly payment of 2.4p per share in January 2024. The total dividend payable for the half year of 4.8p represents an increase of 4.3% over the previous half year.
Volex announce an interim dividend increased by 7.7% to 1.4 pence per share
The Volex Board has declared an interim dividend of 1.4 pence, an increase of 7.7% on the previous year. Since the Group recommenced dividend distributions in FY2020, it has progressively increased payments by 40% in that time. The Board is committed to a progressive dividend policy, striking a balance between delivering growth through investment and returning cash to shareholders.
Mitie Group plc announce an interim dividend increased 43% to 1.0p per share
The Mitie Group plc Board has declared an interim dividend of 1.0p per share (H1 FY23: 0.7p per share), consistent with their policy of setting the interim dividend at one third of the prior year total dividend (FY23: 2.9p per share). The interim dividend will be paid on 31 January 2024 to all shareholders that are on the register at the close of business on 15 December 2023. Shares in Mitie will be quoted ex-dividend on 14 December 2023 and the dividend reinvestment plan election date is 5 January 2024.
First Group increase in declared Interim dividend to 1.5p per share
The First Group Board has declared an interim dividend of 1.5p per share (c.£10m in aggregate), to be paid on 3 January 2024 to shareholders on the register at 1 December 2023.
Paypoint announce an increased ordinary interim dividend of 19.0 pence per share declared
The Paypoint Board has proposed an interim dividend of 19.0 pence per share, an increase of 2.2% vs the final dividend declared on 28 July 2023 of 18.6 pence per share, consistent with their progressive dividend policy of a target cover range of 1.5 to 2.0 times earnings excluding exceptional items, reflecting their long-term confidence in the business, the strength of our underlying cash flow, and the enhanced growth prospects across the Group.
Severfield Plc announce an interim dividend increased by 8% to 1.4p per share
The Severfield directors have declared an interim dividend in respect of the six months ended 23 September 2023 of 1.4p per share (H1 2023: 1.3p per share) which will amount to an estimated dividend payment of £4,300,000 (H1 2023: £4,013,000). This dividend is not reflected in the balance sheet as it was declared and will be paid after the balance sheet date, on 2 February to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 5 January.
Calnex Solutions Plc announce an interim dividend of 0.31 pence per share to be paid in December
The Calnex Solutions Board retain full confidence in future growth and accordingly has resolved to pay an interim dividend of 0.31 pence per ordinary share (FY23 Interim dividend 0.31p) on 15 December 2023 to those shareholders on the register as at 1 December 2023, the record date. The ex-dividend date is 30 November 2023.
Cranswick announce an interim dividend increased by 10.2% to 22.7p
The Cranswick plc interim dividend is being increased by 10.2% to 22.7p per share from 20.6p per share previously. The interim dividend will be paid on 26 January 2024 to Shareholders on the register at the close of business on 15 December 2023.
Workspace Group announce an interim dividend per share up 7% to 9.0p per share
The Workspace Group Board is pleased to announce that this year an interim dividend of 9.0p per share (2022: 8.4p) will be paid on 2 February 2024 to shareholders on the register at 5 January 2024. The dividend will be paid as a REIT Property Income Distribution (PID) net of withholding tax where appropriate.
Avon Protection Plc have proposed a final dividend of 15.3 cents per share
The Avon Protection Plc Board has proposed a final dividend of 15.3 cents per share (2022: 30.6 cents). The final dividend will be paid in pounds sterling on 8 March 2024 to shareholders on the register at 9 February 2023. The final dividend will be converted into pounds sterling for payment at the prevailing exchange rate which will be announced prior to payment
Telecom Plus plc interim dividend increased to 36p per share
An interim dividend of 36.0p per share will be paid on 15 December 2023 to shareholders on the register at close of business on 1 December 2023. The estimated amount of this dividend to be paid is approximately £28.5m and, in accordance with IFRS accounting requirements, has not been recognised in these accounts.
Trifast has declared an interim dividend of 0.60p
Trifast has declared an interim dividend of 0.60p (HY2023: 0.75p) which will be paid on 11 April 2024 to members on the register as at 15 March 2024. They continue to consider that an appropriate level of dividend cover is in the range of 3.0x to 4.0x.
Compass Group Plc Limited Board has proposed a final dividend of 28.1p
Compass Group Plc Board has proposed a final dividend of 28.1p which, including the interim dividend of 15.0p, gives a total dividend of 43.1p for 2023.
Record Plc announce an interim dividend increased by 5% to 2.15 pence per share
in line with the Record Plc Board's capital and dividend policies targeted at sustained and progressive dividend growth, the Group will pay an increased interim dividend of 2.15 pence per share in respect of the six-month period (H1-23: 2.05 pence). This will equate to a distribution of £4.3 million (H1-23: £3.9 million), following which the business will retain cash and money market instruments on the balance sheet, which are significantly in excess of financial resource requirements required for regulatory purposes.
Burberry Group approves interim dividend of 18.3p per share
The interim dividend of 18.3p (last half year: 16.5p) per share has been approved by the Burberry Group Board of Directors after 30 September 2023. Accordingly, this dividend has not been recognised as a liability at the period end and will be paid on 26 January 2024 to Shareholders on the Register at the close of business on 15 December 2023. The ex-dividend date is 14 December 2023 and the final day for dividend reinvestment plan ('DRIP') elections is 5 January 2024.
Qinetiq announces an interim dividend of 2.6p
An interim dividend of 2.6p (H1 FY23: 2.4p) will be paid on 2 February 2024 to shareholders on the register on 4 January 2024. The interim dividend represents one third of the prior year total dividend reflecting our previously communicated methodology. The full year dividend will be announced with our full year preliminary results in May 2024.
Halma Plc declares an increase of 7% in the interim dividend to 8.41p per share
The Halma Plc Board has declared an increase of 7% in the interim dividend to 8.41p per share (2022/23: 7.86p per share). The interim dividend will be paid on 2 February 2024 to shareholders on the register on 22 December 2023.
United Utilities Board proposes an interim dividend of 16.59 pence per ordinary share
The United Utilities Board has proposed an interim dividend of 16.59 pence per ordinary share in respect of the six months ended 30 September 2023. This is an increase of 9.4 per cent compared with the interim dividend last year, in line with the group's dividend policy of targeting a growth rate of CPIH inflation each year through to 2025. The 9.4 per cent increase is based on the CPIH element included within allowed regulated revenue for the 2023/24 financial year (i.e. the movement in CPIH between November 2021 and November 2022).
Investec Plc proposes an interim dividend of 15.5p per share
The Investec Plc Board has proposed an interim dividend of 15.5p per share (1H2023: 13.5p), an increase of 14.8% from prior period.
Young & Co's Brewery Plc announce an interim dividend of 10.88 pence per share, an increase of 6.0%
Given their strong financial performance and positive outlook, the Young & Co's Brewery Plc board has decided to raise the interim dividend by 6.0% to 10.88 pence per share (2022: 10.26 pence per share). This is expected to be paid on 8 December 2023 to shareholders on the register at close of business on 24 November 2023.
Tracsis Plc propose a final dividend of 1.2p per share
The Tracsis Plc Board has recommended a final divided of 1.2 pence per share. The final dividend, subject to shareholder approval at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting, will be paid on 9 February 2024 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 26 January 2024. This will bring the total dividend for the year to 2.2 pence per share.
Fuller Smith and Turner Board announce an interim dividend of 6.63p
The Fuller Smith and Turner Board announces an interim dividend of 6.63p (H1 2023: 4.68p) per 40p 'A' and 'C' ordinary share and 0.663p (H1 2023: 0.468p) per 4p 'B' ordinary share. This will be paid on 2 January 2024 to shareholders on the share register as at 15 December 2023. This payment equates to 85% of the 2019 interim payment and continues their return to a progressive dividend policy.
Ninety One announces an interim dividend of 5.9p per share
The Ninety One Plc board has considered the strength of the balance sheet and the outlook for the remainder of the year. In line with the stated dividend policy, the Board has declared an interim dividend of 5.9p per share after ensuring there is sufficient capital to meet current or expected changes in regulatory capital requirements and investment needs, as well as a reasonable buffer to protect against fluctuations in those requirements. The interim dividend will be paid on 22 December 2023 to shareholders recorded on the UK and South African share registers on 8 December 2023.
Experian Plc announces a first interim dividend of 18.0 US cents per ordinary share
The Experian Plc board has declared that a first interim dividend in respect of the year ending 31 March 2024 of 18.0 US cents per ordinary share will be paid on 2 February 2024 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 5 January 2024. Unless shareholders elect by 5 January 2024 to receive US dollars, their dividends will be paid in pounds sterling at a rate per share calculated on the basis of the exchange rate from US dollars to pounds sterling on 12 January 2024.
SSE Plc announce an interim dividend of 20p
The SSE Plc board has proposed an interim dividend of 20.0p per ordinary share (2022: 29.0p) and is due to be paid on 8 March 2024 to those shareholders on the SSE plc share register on 12 January 2024.
Imperial Brands Plc propose an annual dividend per share up 4.0% to 146.82 pence per share
The Imperial Brands Plc Board are announcing an anual dividend per share up 4.0% to 146.82 pence per share, in line with their progressive dividend policy. They are planning on enhancing shareholder returns with 4.0% dividend increase as well as a 10% increase in share buybacks; total FY24 returns of £2.4 billion equivalent to c. 15% of total market value.
Oxford Instruments Plc announces an interim dividend of 4.9p per share
As a result of the Group's robust trading performance, the Oxford Instruments Plc Board is declaring an interim dividend of 4.9p per share, up 6.5% (2022: 4.6p per share).
Castings Plc declares an interim dividend of 4.13 pence per share
The Castings Plc Board has declared an interim dividend of 4.13 pence per share. This will be paid on 4 January 2024 to shareholders who are on the register at 24 November 2023.
DCC Plc Board announces an interim dividend of 63.04 pence per share
The DCC Plc Board has declared to pay an interim dividend of 63.04 pence per share, which represents a 5.0% increase on the prior year interim dividend of 60.04 pence per share. This dividend will be paid on 15 December 2023 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 24 November 2023.
Cake Box Holdings Plc declares an interim dividend of 2.9 pence per share
In line with their progressive dividend policy which reflects their cash generation, earnings progression and confidence in their outlook, today Cake Box Holdings Plc is declaring an interim dividend of 2.9 pence per share representing an increase of 10.5% from last year. The interim dividend will be paid on 15 December 2023 to those shareholders on the register at the close of business on 24 November 2023. The ex-dividend date is therefore 23 November 2023.
Babcock International Group Plc announce interim dividend of 1.7 pence per share
Babcock International Group Plc have announced their plan to reinstate dividends following a four-year hiatus. An interim dividend of 1.7 pence per ordinary share (HY23: nil) is payable on 19 January 2024 to shareholders whose names appear on the register at the close of business on 24 November 2023. Shareholders may participate in the dividend re-investment plan and elections must be made by 28 December 2023.
Vodafone Group Plc announce interim dividend per share of 4.50 eurocents
The Vodafone Group Plc board has announced an interim dividend per share of 4.50 eurocents (H1 FY23: 4.50 eurocents). The ex-dividend date for the interim dividend is 23 November 2023 for ordinary shareholders, the record date is 24 November 2023 and the dividend is payable on 2 February 2024. Dividend payments on ordinary shares will be paid directly into a nominated bank or building society account.
Aeorema Communications Plc propose a 50% increase in final dividend to 3 pence per share
The Aeorema Communications Plc Board propose that a final dividend of 3 pence per share (2022: 2 pence) be paid to shareholders on 19 January 2024. The dividends are subject to approval by shareholders at the Annual General Meeting and have not been included as liabilities in these consolidated financial statements. The proposed dividends are payable to all shareholders on the Register of Members on 22 December 2023. The total estimated dividend to be paid is £286,140. The payment of this dividend will not have any tax consequences for the Group.
Land Securities Group Plc declares a second interim dividend of 9.2p per ordinary share to be payable to shareholders
On 6 October 2023, the Land Securities Group Plc paid a first interim dividend in respect of the current financial year of 9.0p per ordinary share (2022: 8.6p), wholly as a Property Income Distribution (PID), representing £67m in total (2022: £64m).
British Land Co Plc propose an interim dividend of 12.16p per share, up 4.8%
The British Land Co Plc Board has proposed an interim dividend of 12.16p per share, up 4.8%. The growth in the dividend is higher than Underlying EPS growth due to the impact of the rental concession restatement in the prior period.
Kainos Group Plc declares an interim dividend of 8.2 pence per share for H1 24
The Kainos Group Plc Board has declared an interim dividend of 8.2 pence per share for H1 24 (H1 23: 7.8 pence). This will be paid on 15 December 2023 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 24 November 2023, with an ex-dividend date of 23 November 2023.
Wincanton Plc declares an interim dividend of 4.4p per ordinary share
The Wincanton Plc Board is declaring an interim dividend of 4.4p per Ordinary Share in line with prior year (H1 22/23: 4.4p per share). The Group's policy is for the interim dividend to be approximately one-third of the expected full-year dividends and will be paid on 15 December 2023 to shareholders on the register on 17 November 2023, an estimated total payment of £5.4m.
Tate & Lyle Plc announce a 0.8p increase in interim dividend, up to 6.2p per share
The Tate & Lyle Board has approved an interim dividend for the six months to 30 September 2023 of 6.2p (2022 - 5.4p) per share. This is in line with the policy announced in their Capital Markets Event in February 2023 that interim dividends will be at the level of one-third of the previous year's full-year dividend. The dividend will be paid on 5 January 2024 to all shareholders on the Register of Members on 24 November 2023. As well as the cash dividend option, shareholders will be offered a Dividend Reinvestment Plan alternative.
WH Smith Plc propose final dividend of 20.8p per share
The WH Smith Plc Board has proposed a final dividend of 20.8p per share in respect of the financial year ended 31 August 2023, which together with the interim dividend, gives a full-year dividend of 28.9p per share. This reflects the cash-generative nature of their business and their confidence in the future prospects of their group. Subject to shareholder approval, the dividend will be paid on 1 February 2024 to shareholders registered at the close of business on 12 January 2024.
The National Grid Plc Board has approved an interim dividend of 19.40p per ordinary share
The National Grid Plc Board has approved an interim dividend of 19.40p per ordinary share ($1.1899 per American Depositary Share). This represents 35% of the total dividend per share of 55.44p in respect of the last financial year to 31 March 2023 and is in line with the Group's dividend policy. The interim dividend is expected to be paid on 11 January 2024 to shareholders on the register as at 24 November 2023.
Auto Trader Group Plc announce an interim dividend declared of 3.2p
For H1 2024, the Board has declared an interim dividend of 3.2 pence per share. The interim dividend will be paid on 26 January 2024 to members on the register on 5 January 2024.
B&M European Value Retails announce an interim dividend of 5.1p per Ordinary Share
An B&M European Value Retails S.A announce an interim dividend of 5.1p per Ordinary Share will be paid on 15 December 2023 to shareholders on the register at 17 November 2023. The ex-dividend date will be 16 November 2023. The dividend payment will be subject to a deduction of Luxembourg withholding tax of 15%.
3i Group announce an interim dividend of 26.50 pence per share
3i Group plc announce they will pay a first FY2024 dividend of 26.50 pence per share, which equates half of their FY2023 total dividend. This first FY2024 dividend will be paid to shareholders on 12 January 2024.
Dotdigital Group propose final dividend of 1p per ordinary share
The Dotdigital Group Board will be maintaining its progressive dividend policy in line with Group EBITDA growth. Subject to approval at the AGM in December 2023, the Board proposes that the Group pay a final dividend of 1p per ordinary share (2022: 0.98p), payable at the end of January 2024.
3i Infrastructure announce an interim dividend of 5.95 pence per share
The 3i Infrastructure Board is announcing an interim dividend of 5.95 pence per share, scheduled to be paid on 11 January 2024 to holders of ordinary shares on the register on 24 November 2023. The ex-dividend date will be 23 November 2023. As an investment trust, 3i Infrastructure is permitted to designate dividends wholly or partly as interest distributions for UK tax purposes. 3i Infrastructure is designating 5.65 pence of the 5.95 pence interim dividend as an interest distribution.
Associated British Foods plc final dividend of 33.1p per share
The Associated British Foods plc announce Board is proposing a final dividend of 33.1p per share which together with the special dividend will be paid on 12 January 2024 to shareholders on the register on 15 December 2023. Taken with the interim dividend of 14.2p per share, the aggregate total dividend equates to 60.0p per share, 37% higher than the total dividend of 43.7p in 2022.
801-850 of 7440
