Recent articles for private investors with a focus on dividend announcements
WH Smith announce a final dividend of 9.1p per share
WH Smith Plc is proposing a final dividend of 9.1p per share
Young & Co's Plc announce an interim dividend of 10.26pence per share
Young & Co's Brewery Plc announce an interim dividend of 10.26 pence per share, an increase of 20.0% (1.71 pence) against the last interim dividend
3i Group announce a first dividend of 23.25 pence per share
The first 3i Group FY2023 dividend is expected to be paid on 11 January 2023 to holders of ordinary shares on the register on 2 December 2022. The ex-dividend date will be 1 December 2022.
Auto Trader Group Plc has declared an interim dividend of 2.8 pence per share
The final dividend for the year ended 31 March 2022 of 5.5 pence per share (H1 2022: 5.0 pence per share) was paid on 23 September 2022, totaling £51.7m (H1 2022: £48.0m). The Auto Trader Group Board continued its share-buyback programme with a total of 4.9m shares repurchased in the period (H1 2021: 15.8m shares). The average price per share was 619.5p (H1 2022: 636.1p) for a total consideration of £30.6m (H1 2022: £100.4m) before transaction costs of £0.2m (H1 2022 £0.5m).
Tate & Lyle approve an interim of 5.4pence per share
The Tate & Lyle Board has approved an interim dividend for the six months to 30 September 2022 of 5.4p (2021 - 9.0p). The interim dividend represents a 40% per share reduction from the prior year's interim dividend. After the effect of the share consolidation implemented in May 2022, this reduction is in-line with the previously communicated approach and reflects the smaller consolidated earnings base following the sale of the controlling stake in Primient, and is consistent with the step down in the final dividend for the year ended 31 March 2022. An underlying growth of 2.5% has been applied to the interim dividend. This dividend will be paid on 4 January 2023 to all shareholders on the Register of Members on 25 November 2022. As well as the cash dividend option, shareholders will be offered a Dividend Reinvestment Plan alternative.
National Grid PLC announce an interim dividend 17.84p/share
The National Grid Plc Board has approved an interim dividend of 17.84p per ordinary share ($1.0307 per American Depositary Share). This represents 35% of the total dividend per share of 50.97p in respect of the last financial year to 31 March 2022 and is in line with the Group's dividend policy. The interim dividend is expected to be paid on 11 January 2023 to shareholders on the register as at 25 November 2022.
Norcros PLC announce an interim dividend of 3.4p per share
The Norcros PLC Board is declaring an interim dividend of 3.4p per share reflecting the strong first half performance and its confidence in the Group's prospects. The dividend is payable on 10 January 2023 to shareholders on the register on 25 November 2022. The shares will be quoted ex-dividend on 24 November 2022.
Wynnstay Group announce an increased interim dividend of 9.0p
The Wynnstay Board has decided to pay an increased interim dividend of 9.0p per share (2021: 8.5p) on 16 December 2022 to those shareholders on the register at the close of business on 18 November 2022.
Tracsis Plc announces a proposed final dividend of 1.1p per share
Tracis plc Board has proposed final dividend of 1.1p per share, with total dividend of 2.0p per share (2021: nil) consistent with the Group's progressive dividend policy that was restored at the half-year. The final dividend, subject to shareholder approval at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting, will be paid on 10 February 2023 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 27 January 2023. This will bring the total dividend for the year to 2.0 pence per share.
Volex Plc have declared an interim dividend of 1.3 pence
The Volex Board have declared an interim dividend of 1.3 pence, an increase of 8.3% on the previous year. Since the dividend was reintroduced in FY2020, it has increased every year and is now 30% higher. Volex are committed to a progressive dividend policy, striking a balance between delivering growth through investment and returning cash to shareholders.
Smiths News PLC announce a final dividend of 2.75p proposed
The Smiths News Board has proposed a final dividend of 2.75p, making a total dividend for the year of 4.15p (FY2021: 1.65p). The final dividend will be paid on 9 February 2023 to all shareholders who are on the register at the close of business on 13 January 2023; the ex-dividend date will be 12 January 2023.
BT Group announce an interim dividend of 2.31 pence per share
BT Group announce an interim dividend at 2.31pps
Sainsbury (J) announce an interim dividend of 3.9 pence
The Sainsbury Board has recommended an interim dividend of 3.9 pence per share (2021/22: 3.2 pence) reflecting 30 per cent of the 2021/22 full year dividend per share. This will be paid on 16 December 2022 to shareholders on the Register of Members at the close of business on 11 November 2022. Sainsbury's has a Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRIP), which allows shareholders to reinvest their cash dividends in our shares. The last date that shareholders can elect for the DRIP is 25 November 2022.
RS Group proposes an interim dividend
The RS Group Board proposes an interim dividend of 7.2p per share. This will be paid on 6 January 2023 to shareholders on the register on 25 November 2022.
Airtel Africa PLC have declared an interim dividend of 2.18 cents per share
The Airtel Africa PLC board has declared an interim dividend of 2.18 cents per share
Bloomsbury Publishing are announcing a 5% increase in their interim dividend to 1.41 pence per share.
The Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Board has declared an interim dividend of 1.41 pence per share, 5% above the interim dividend for the six months ended 31 August 2021. The dividend will be paid on 2 December 2022 to Shareholders on the register on the record date of 4 November 2022.
Softcat announce a final dividend of 16.6p, up 15.3%
A final ordinary dividend of 16.6p per share has been recommended by the Softcat Directors and if approved by shareholders will be paid on 19 December 2022. The final ordinary dividend will be payable to shareholders whose names are on the register at the close of business on 11 November 2022. Shares in the Company will be quoted ex-dividend on 10 November 2022. The last day for dividend reinvestment plan ('DRIP') elections to be received is 28 November 2022.
Tristel announce a dividend per share for the full year up 46% to 9.55p
The Tristel Board is recommending that the final dividend is 3.93 pence (2021: 3.93 pence), reducing the dividend cover to 0.88 times from the standard 2 times. This final dividend will be paid to shareholders on the register on 18 November and the associated ex-dividend date is 17 November 2022.
Whitbread announces an interim dividend of 24.4p per ordinary share
The Whitbread directors declared an interim dividend of 24.4p per ordinary share amounting to a total dividend of £49.0m on 24 October 2022. A dividend reinvestment plan (DRIP) alternative will be offered.
Bioventix announce an interim dividend of 74p per share
The Bioventix Board has determined that is appropriate to maintain the established dividend policy in the immediate future. For the current year, the Board is pleased to announce a second interim dividend of 74 pence per share which, when added to the first interim dividend of 52 pence per share makes a total of 126 pence per share for the current year.
Bellway plc have proposed a dividend of 140.0p per share
The Bellway Board is to recommend a 15.2% increase in the final dividend to 95.0p per share (2021 - 82.5p, 2020 - 50.0p). This brings the total proposed dividend to 140.0p per share (2021 - 117.5p, 2020 - 50.0p), an increase of 19.1%. If approved, the overall dividend will be covered 3.0 times by underlying earnings (2021 - 3.0 times, 2020 - 4.1 times).
ScS Group PLC have declared a recommended final dividend of 9.0p per share
The ScS Group has paid an interim dividend of 4.5p in May 2022 (2021: 3.0p). The Board is confident in the outlook for the Group and proposes a final dividend of 9.0p (2021: 7.0p). If approved, this would give a full-year dividend of 13.5p (2021: 10.0p). The final dividend, if approved, will be paid on 9 December 2022 to shareholders on the register on 11 November 2022. The ex-dividend date is 10 November 2022.
Yougov have announced a final dividend of 7.0p per share
The Yougov Board is recommending the payment of a final dividend of 7.0p per share for the year ended 31 July 2022. If shareholders approve the dividend at the AGM (scheduled for 8 December 2022), it will be paid on Monday 12 December 2022 to all shareholders who were on the Register of Members at close of business on Friday 2 December 2022.
Volution Group Plc announce a total dividend for the year increased by 15.9% to 7.3 pence per share
Volution Group Plc aim to deliver shareholder value through organic and inorganic revenue growth and reward shareholders through a progressive dividend policy. They paid an interim dividend of 2.3 pence per share in May 2022 and based on their results and financial position, the Board has recommended a final dividend of 5.0 pence per share, giving a total dividend for the financial year of 7.3 pence per share (2021: 6.3 pence per share), an increase of 15.9% on the previous year. As a consequence of this recommendation, the resulting adjusted earnings dividend cover for the year was 3.3x (2021: 3.3x). Subject to approval by shareholders at the Annual General Meeting on 14 December 2022, the final dividend will be paid on 20 December 2022 to shareholders on the register at 25 November 2022.
Tesco announce an interim dividend of 3.85p
The interim dividend has been set at 3.85 pence per ordinary share, an increase of +20.3% year-on-year and in line with their policy of setting the interim dividend at 35% of the prior full-year dividend. The increase in this year's interim dividend therefore reflects the significant recovery in both retail and Tesco Bank adjusted operating profitability in the prior year.
James Halstead maintain dividend
The James Halstead Board do not propose to increase the final dividend which will remain at the level of last year and will be paid in December 2022.
HSS Hire Group have declared an interim dividend of 0.17 pence per share declared
The HSS Hire Group has made progress in delivering its strategy, including strengthening the balance sheet, which has resulted in increased profitability and cash generation while continuing to invest in the technology roadmap. The Board has therefore decided to implement a progressive dividend policy. An interim dividend of 0.17p per share was approved by the Board on 28 September and will be paid during November 2022.
Next plc announce an ordinary interim dividend of 66p per share
It is intended that this year’s ordinary interim dividend of 66p per share will be paid to shareholders on 3 January 2023. NEXT plc shares will trade ex-dividend from 1 December 2022 and the record date will be 2 December 2022.
Emis Group PLC are to propose an interim dividend of 17.6pence per share
For the 2022 financial year, the Emis Group Directors are proposing an interim dividend of 17.6p, which will be payable on 3 November 2022 to shareholders on the register at 7 October 2022. This interim dividend, which will amount to approximately £11,143,000, has not been recognised as a liability in these half year financial statements.
Mission Group Plc announce an interim dividend of 0.83p declare
The Mission Group Directors have declared an interim dividend of 0.83 pence per ordinary share (H1 2021: 0.80 pence), representing a 4% increase on the prior year. This will be payable on 2 December 2022 to all shareholders on the register on 4 November 2022. The ex-dividend date is 3 November 2022.
Medica Group Plc announce an interim 2022 dividend of 0.93 pence per share
For the period to 30 June 2022, the Medica Group Plcboard has decided to declare an interim dividend of 0.93 pence per share which will be paid on 04 November 2022 to shareholders on the register as at 07 October 2022. This represents an increase of 4.5% over the prior year interim dividend of 0.89 pence per share.
Close Brothers Group is proposing a final dividend of 44.0p per share
The board is proposing a final dividend of 44.0p per share, resulting in a full-year dividend per share of 66.0p (2021: 60.0p), up 10% on the prior year. This reflects the group's solid performance in the year and strong capital position, as well as continued confidence in the business model. They remain committed to thier dividend policy, which aims to provide sustainable dividend growth year-on-year, while maintaining a prudent level of dividend cover.
Next Fifteen announce an interim dividend up 25% to 4.5p per share
Next Fifteen are to announce a recommend an interim dividend of 4.5p which will be paid to shareholders on 25 November 2022 who hold shares on 28 October 2022. This represents an increase of 25% over the prior period.
PZ Cussons approve an interim dividend of 3.73pence per share
The PZ Cussons Board is recommending a 9% increase in the final dividend, at 3.73 pence (FY21: 3.42p) per share, making a total of 6.40 pence (FY21: 6.09p) per share for the year. This overall 5.1% increase reflects the Board's confidence in the Group's financial resilience and future growth prospects. Subject to approval at the AGM, which will be held on 24 November 2022, the final dividend will be paid on 30 November 2022 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 21 October 2022.
Learning Technologies Group PLC declares an interim dividend of 0.45pence per share
The Learning Technologies Group Plc Board is committed to a progressive dividend policy and is to declare an interim dividend of 0.45 pence per share (H1 2021: 0.30 pence per share) representing a 50% increase on 2021 interim dividend
Galliford Try plc announce a final dividend payment dividend up 66% to 5.8p, together with an interim dividend of 2.2p giving a total dividend of 8.0p, up 70%.
Galliford Try plc announce a final dividend payment up 66% to 5.8p (2021: 3.5p), together with an interim dividend of 2.2p giving a total dividend of 8.0p, up 70%.
Strix Group are maintaining an interim dividend of 2.75p per share
The Strix Group plc Board declares an interim dividend of 2.75p per share (2021: 2.75p).
Craneware Plc announce a proposed final dividend of 15.5p per share
The Craneware Board proposes a final dividend of 15.5p (18.80 cents) per share giving a total dividend for the year of 28p (33.96 cents) per share (FY21: 27.5p (38.10 cents) per share), an increase of 2%. Subject to approval at the Annual General Meeting, the final dividend will be paid on 16 December 2022 to shareholders on the register as at 25 November 2022, with a corresponding ex-Dividend date of 24 November 2022.
Jadestone Energy Plc declare 2022 interim dividend of 0.65 US cents
On 20 September 2022, the Jadestone Energy Plc Directors declared a 2022 interim dividend of 0.65 US cents/share, equivalent to a total distribution of US$3.0 million. The timetable for the dividend payment is as follows:
Kingfisher Plc announce interim dividend per share declared of 3.80p
The Kingfisher Plc Board has declared an interim dividend of 3.80 pence per share, flat versus the H1 21/22 interim dividend of 3.80 pence per share.
DFS Furniture announce dividend of 3.7pence per share
The DFS Furniture Plc Directors recommend a final dividend of 3.7p in respect of the financial period ended 26 June 2022, resulting in a total proposed dividend of £8.9m. Subject to shareholder approval it is intended that this dividend will be paid on 29 December 2022. DFS Furniture plc shares will trade ex-dividend from 1 December 2022 and the record date will be 2 December 2022. This dividend has not therefore been recognised as a liability in these financial statements.
Portmeirion Group Plc announces interim dividends to be resumed with dividend of 3.50p per share
Portmeirion Groupl Plc announce an interim dividend of 3.50p (2021: 0.00p) per ordinary share will be paid on 21 October 2022 to shareholders on the register on 23 September 2022. During the period a final dividend of 13.00p per ordinary share was paid in respect of the previous financial year.
Brooks Macdonald announce a total dividend f 71.0 pence per share
The Brooks Macdonald Board has recommended a final dividend of 45.0p (FY21: 40.0p), which, subject to approval by shareholders, will result in total dividends for the year of 71.0p (FY21: 63.0p). This represents an increase of 12.7% in total dividend on the previous year and underlines the Board's confidence in the prospects for the Group, despite the challenging macroeconomic environment, and our commitment to a progressive dividend policy. The final dividend will be paid on 4 November 2022 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 23 September 2022.
MJ Gleeson announce a proposed final dividend of 12p
The MJ Gleeson Plc Board proposes a final dividend of 12.0p per share, which equates to £7.0m. The dividend will be paid on 25 November 2022 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 28 October 2022. Combined with the interim dividend of 6.0p per share paid in April 2022, the total dividend for the year will be 18.0p, representing an increase of 20% on the prior year (2021: total dividend of 15.0p per share).
Hilton Food Group announce an interim dividend of 7.1p
The Hilton Food Group Directors have approved the payment of an interim dividend of 7.1p per share payable on 2 December 2022 to shareholders who are on the register at 4 November 2022.
Dunelm PLC announce a final dividend of 26p
The Dunelm Board has proposed a final ordinary dividend of 26 pence per share, recognising their performance in the year and their continued confidence in the business. This takes the full-year ordinary dividend to 40 pence per share, ahead of the 35 pence per share paid in FY21, with dividend cover of 2.1×, within the range of their stated policy.
M.P Evans Group Plc announce a 25% increase in interim dividend per share to 12.5p
The M.P Evans Group paid a 5p per share special dividend in February 2022. This was in respect of the sale of the Bertam Estate land to the Group's associated company Bertam Properties Sdn Bhd, which completed in October 2021. Given the high yields and extraction rates achieved by the Group, and the continuing strong cash generation, the board is proposing an increase in the interim dividend to 12.5p per share (2021 - 10p per share).
Arcontech Group Plc announce a final dividend increased 18.2% to 3.25 pence per share
Arcontech Group Plc announce final dividend of 3.25 pence will be proposed at the Annual General Meeting but has not been recognised as it requires approval (2021: 2.75 pence).
Computacenter announces an interim dividend of 22.1 pence per share
Computacenter is to announce an interim dividend of 22.1 pence per share (H1 2021: 16.9 pence per share). This is in line with their policy that the interim dividend will be approximately one third of the previous year's total dividend. The interim dividend will be paid on Friday 28 October 2022.
Vistry Group is to announce an Interim dividend of 23 pence per share
Vistry Group Plc announce a final dividend of 40 pence per share for the 2021 financial year which was paid on 24 May 2022 to holders of ordinary shares on the register at the close of business on 7 April 2022. Total ordinary dividends for the year are expected to be 70 pence per share (2021: 60 pence)
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