Recent articles for private investors with a focus on dividend announcements
Standard Chartered announce an interim ordinary dividend increased 50% to 6c per share
The Standard Chartered plc Board has recommended an interim 2023 ordinary dividend of 6 cents a share, an increase of 50 per cent, one third of the ordinary full-year dividend paid in 2022.
IMI plc announce an interim dividend of 9.1p per share
The IMI plc Board is recommending a 2023 interim dividend of 9.1p per share (2022: 8.3p per share). Payment will be made on 15 September 2023 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 11 August 2023.
NatWest Group Plc to announce an interim dividend of 5.5 pence per share
NatWest Group Plc to announce an interim dividend of 5.5 pence per share and intend to commence an on-market buyback programme of up to £500 million in the second half of 2023 in addition to the £1.3 billion directed buyback completed in Q2 2023 bringing total distributions deducted from capital to £2.5 billion for H1 2023.
Rightmove Plc announce an interim dividend up 9% to 3.6p per ordinary share
The Rightmove Plc Board approved an interim dividend of 3.6p (2022: 3.3p) per qualifying ordinary share being £29,300,000 (2022: £27,393,000)
Intertek Group plc announce an interim dividend of 37.7p
The Intertek Group plc directors have approved an interim dividend of 37.7p per share (H1 22: 34.2p) to be paid on 6 October 2023 to shareholders on the register at close of business on 15 September 2023.
Paypoint announce an ordinary final dividend of 18.6 pence per share declared
Paypoint have declared an increase of 3.3% in the final dividend to 18.6 pence per share (2022: 18.0 pence per share). One to be paid as an interim dividend and one to paid as a final dividend. This is payable in equal instalments of 9.3 pence per share (2022: 9.0 pence per share) on 1 September 2023 and 22 September 2023 to shareholders on the register on 11 August 2023. The final dividend is subject to the approval of shareholders at the annual general meeting on 7 September 2023.
AstraZeneca plc announce an interim dividend maintained at $0.93
Astrazeneca Plc announce an interim dividend of $0.93 per share (71.8 pence, 9.64 SEK) has been declared.
St. James's Place Plc announce an interim dividend of 15.83 pence per share
The St. James's Place Plc Board has declared an interim dividend for 2023 of 15.83 pence per share.
Drax Group announce an interim dividend of 9.2 p per share
On 26 July 2023, the Drax Plc Board resolved to pay an interim dividend for the six months ended 30 June 2023 of 9.2 pence per share (£36 million), representing 40% of the expected full year dividend. The interim dividend will be paid on 6 October 2023 with a record date of 25 August 2023.
Jupiter Fund Management Plc announce an ordinary dividend of 3.5 pence per share
Jupiter Fund Management Plc announce total dividends of 6.4p per share. This comprises an ordinary dividend of 3.5p per share and a special dividend of 2.9p per share. The dividends will be paid on 1 September 2023 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 4 August 2023.
RELX Plc declare an interim dividend of 17.0p
The RELX Plc Board declare an interim dividend of 17.0p (15.7p), an increase of +8%, returning dividend cover to 2.0x on a 12 month trailing basis.
Inchcape Plc announce an interim dividend of 9.6p per share
The Inchcape Board has declared an interim dividend of 9.6p per ordinary share which will be paid on 1 September 2023 to shareholders on the register at close of business on 4 August 2023. The Dividend Reinvestment Plan is available to ordinary shareholders and the final date for receipt of elections to participate is 10 August 2023.
Informa Plc announce an interim dividend of 5.8p per share
The Informa Plc Group resumed dividend payments in 2022 based on a payout ratio of a minimum of 40% of full year adjusted earnings from continuing operations. The Group will look to continue to grow dividends in line with this approach, striking a balance between rewarding shareholders and retaining the financial strength and flexibility to reinvest in the business and pursue growth opportunities.
Segro Plc announce an interim dividend increased by 7.4 per cent to 8.7 pence
SEGRO Board has declared an increase in the interim dividend of 0.6 pence per share to 8.7 pence (H1 2022: 8.1 pence), a rise of 7.4 per cent. This will be paid as a Property Income Distribution (PID) on 22 September 2023 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 9 August 2023.
Centrica plc announce an interim dividend up 33% to 1.33p per share
The Centrica plc Directors propose an interim dividend of 1.33 pence per ordinary share (totalling £74 million) for the six months ended 30 June 2023. The dividend will be paid on 16 November 2023 to those shareholders registered on 5 October 2023.
Vesuvius Plc announce an interim dividend of 6.8pence per share
The Vesuvius Board has declared an interim dividend of 6.8 pence per share, which is a 5% increase on the interim dividend for 2022 of 6.5 pence per share.
Bodycote Plc announces an interim dividend of 6.7p per share
The Bodycote Plc Board has declared an interim dividend of 6.7p (2022: 6.4p) which will be paid on 10 November 2023 to all shareholders on the register at close of business 6 October 2023.
Barclays plc announce a half year dividend for 2023 of 2.7p per ordinary share
Barclays plc announce a half year dividend for 2023 of 2.7p (H122: 2.25p) per ordinary share will be paid on 15 September 2023 to shareholders on the register on 11 August 2023.
Rentokil declare an interim dividend of 2.75p per share
The Rentokil Board is declaring an interim dividend payment of 2.75p, a 14.6% increase on the prior year period, payable to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 4 August 2023 and to be paid on 11 September 2023. The last day for DRIP elections is 18 August 2023.
Foxtons Group announce an unchanged interim dividend of 0.20p per share
The Foxtons Group Board has declared an interim dividend of 0.2p per share (2022: interim dividend of 0.2p per share). Payment will be made on 12 September 2023 to shareholders on the register at close of business on 4 August 2023. The shares will be quoted ex-dividend on 3 August 2023. The Company operates a Dividend Reinvestment Plan ("DRIP"), which is managed by its registrar, Link Group. For shareholders who wish to receive their dividend in the form of shares, the deadline to elect for the DRIP is 18 August 2023.
Shell plc announces a second quarter dividend of $0.3310 per share
Dividends declared to Shell plc shareholders for the second quarter 2023 amount to $0.3310 per share. Shell has now completed the $4 billion of share buybacks announced
Mobico Group Board has announced an interim dividend 1.7p per share
The Mobico Group Board has announced an interim dividend of 1.7p, which is in line with their previously communicated policy that the Group's interim dividend will be set at a level equivalent to approximately one third of the prior full year dividend. The Group's policy is to maintain a dividend cover ratio in excess of two times. The interim dividend will be paid on 1 September 2023 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 4 August 2023.
ITV declare an interim dividend of 1.7p
The ITV Board has declared an interim dividend of 1.7p (30 June 2022: 1.7p). The Board remains committed to paying a total dividend of at least 5p for the full year, which it expects to grow over time, whilst balancing further investment to support our strategy and a commitment to investment grade metrics over the medium term.
Anglo American plc announce a $0.7 billion dividend for H1 2023, equal to $0.55 per share
The Anglo American plc Board has approved a dividend of $0.55 per share (30 June 2022: $1.24 ordinary dividend per share), equivalent to $0.7 billion (30 June 2022: $1.5 billion including special dividend).
Foreterra plc announce an interim for 2023 dividend of 2.4 pence per share
The Forterra Plc Board has declared an interim dividend of 2.4 pence per share with the distribution approximating to 1/3 interim, 2/3 final. The interim dividend will be paid on 13 October 2023 to shareholders on the register at 22 September 2023.
Schroders Plc announce an interim dividend of 6.5 pence per share
The Schroders Board has declared an unchanged interim dividend of 6.5 pence per share (2022 interim restated dividend: 6.5 pence per share). The dividend will be paid on 21 September 2023 to shareholders on the register at 18 August 2023
FDM Group (Holdings) declare an interim dividend of 17.0pence per share
On 25 July 2023, the FDM Group (Holdings) Board declared an interim dividend of 17.0 pence per ordinary share (2022: 17.0 pence), which will be payable on 13 October 2023 to shareholders on the register on 22 September 2023.
Nichols Plc have announced an increased interim dividend of 12.6p
In line with the Nichols Plc's dividend policy, dividend cover is broadly 2x the adjusted earnings of the Group. The interim dividend for 2023 will be 12.6p per share, to be paid on 8 September 2023 with a record date of 4 August 2023 and an ex-dividend date of 3 August 2023.
Lloyds Banking Group interim ordinary dividend of 0.92 pence per share, up 15 per cent
The Lloyds Banking Group Board has announced an interim ordinary dividend of 0.92 pence per share, an increase of 15 per cent, in line with the Board's commitment to capital returns. The Board intends to pay down to its capital target within the course of the current plan, by the end of 2024.
Centamin Plc have declared an interim dividend of 2.0 US cents per share
The Centamin Plc board declares an interim dividend of 2.0 US cents per share (US$23 million) for the period ended 30 June 2023.
Rio Tinto Plc announced shareholders will receive 137.67 pence per share
Rio Tinto Plc have announced their 2023 interim dividend which will be equivalent to 177 US cents per share and will be paid on 21 September 2023 to Rio Tinto Limited, Rio Tinto plc and Rio Tinto plc ADR shareholders on the register at the close of business on 11 August 2023. The ex-dividend date for the 2023 interim dividend for Rio Tinto Limited, Rio Tinto plc and Rio Tinto plc ADR shareholders is 10 August 2023. Rio Tinto plc shareholders will receive 137.67 pence per share for the interim dividend and Rio Tinto Limited shareholders will receive 260.89 Australian cents per share for the interim dividend based on the applicable exchange rates on 25 July 2023. ADR holders receive dividends at the declared rate in US dollars.
Rathbones Group plc announce an increased dividend of 29p per share
Rathbones Group have increased their interim dividend by 3.6% to 29p (30 June 2022: 28p). The record date will be 4 August 2023 and the dividend will be paid on 25 August 2023.
Reckitt Benkiser Group Plc have announced an interim dividend of 76.6p
Reckitt Benkiser Group Plc's Board of Directors recommends an interim 2023 dividend of 76.6 pence, an increase of 5% (2022: 73.0 pence). The ex-dividend date will be 3 August 2023 and the dividend will be paid on 15 September 2023 to shareholders on the register at the record date of 4 August 2023.
FRP Advisory Group plc announces a final dividend of 2.05p per share
The FRP Advisory Group plc Board recommends a final dividend of 2.05p per eligible Ordinary Share for the financial year ended 30 April 2023. Subject to approval by shareholders, the final dividend will be paid on 27 October 2023 to shareholders on the Company's register at close of business on 29 September 2023. If the final dividend is approved, the total dividends paid by the Company relating to the financial year ended 30 April 2023 will be 4.6p per eligible Ordinary Share (2022: 4.3p).
Unilever announce a quarterly interim dividend of £0.3700
The Board has declared a quarterly interim dividend for Q2 2023 of £0.3700 per Unilever PLC ordinary share or
Croda International plc announce an interim dividend maintained at 47.0p
Croda International plc announce an interim dividend in respect of 2023 of 47.0p per share, amounting to a total dividend of £65.6m, was declared by the Directors at their meeting on 20 July 2023. This interim report does not reflect the 2023 interim dividend payable. The dividend will be paid on 3 October 2023 to shareholders registered on 1 September 2023.
Tyman Plc announce an interim dividend of 4.2 pence per share
Tyman Plc announce an interim dividend of 4.2 pence per share will be paid on 8 September 2023 to shareholders on the register at close of business on 4 August 2023.
Reach plc announce an interim dividend of 2.88 pence per share
The Reach plc Board paid a final dividend for 2022 of 4.46 pence per share in June 2023. An interim dividend for 2023 of 2.88 pence per share will be paid on 22 September 2023 to shareholders on the register on 11 August 2023.
SThree announce an interim dividend approved at 5.0 pence per share
The Sthree Board proposes to pay an interim dividend of 5.0 pence (H1 FY22: 5.0 pence), amounting to c.£6.6 million in total. This will be paid on 8 December 2023 to shareholders on record on 10 November 2023. The dividend will be paid from distributable reserves.
Moneysupermarket.Com Group announce an interim of 3.2 pence
The Moneysupermarket.Com Group Plc Board has recommended a return to dividend growth with a 3% increase to the interim dividend to 3.2 pence per share (2022: 3.1p). This reflects the ongoing good cash conversion of the business, strong balance sheet and the Board's confidence in the future prospects of the Group.
Cohort announced a final dividend of 9.15 p per ordinary share
Cohort is recommending a final dividend of 9.15 pence per ordinary share (2022: 8.35 pence), making a total dividend of 13.40 pence per ordinary share (2022: 12.20 pence) for the year, representing a 10% increase. The dividend has been increased every year since the Group's IPO in 2006. It will be payable on 3 October 2023 to shareholders on the register at 25 August 2023, subject to approval at the Annual General Meeting on 26 September 2023.
Brickability Group Plc announce a final dividend proposed of 2.15 pence per share giving a total dividend for the year of 3.16p, an increase of 5.3%
The Brickability Board is recommending a final dividend of 2.15 pence per share, bringing the full-year dividend to 3.16 pence per share.
TClarke Plc announced an interim dividend of 1.375p per Ordinary share
TClarke Plc announced an interim dividend of 1.375p (2022: 1.250p) per Ordinary share (post placing) totalling £0.7m (2022: £0.5m). A final dividend of 4.1p (2022: 4.1p) per Ordinary share was paid during the year relating the previous year's results.
The Trifast Board announced an increased final dividend of 1.50p
The Trifast Board is proposing an increased final dividend of 1.50p. This, together with the interim dividend of 0.75p (paid on 14 April 2023), brings the total for the year to 2.25p per share, an increase of 7.1% on the prior year. The final dividend, subject to shareholder approval at the AGM, will be paid on 13 October 2023 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 29 September 2023. The ordinary shares will become ex-dividend on 28 September 2023. The dividend cover is currently 2.3x, however the Trifast Board continues to consider that an appropriate future level of dividend cover is in the range of 3.0x to 4.0x.
The D4t4 Solutions Board proposes a final dividend of 2.15p per share
During the year, as well as ordinary dividends of £1.2 million (FY22: £1.1 million), the D4t4 Solutions Board paid a special dividend of 12.5p per share totaling £5.0m. The D4t4 Solutions Board is today proposing a final dividend, subject to shareholder approval at the 2023 AGM, of 2.15p per share (FY22: 2.07p), which along with the interim dividend paid of 0.88p per share (FY22: 0.85p) in January 2023 brings the full year dividend to 3.03p per share (FY22: 2.92p), an increase of 3.8%. The final dividend is expected to be paid on 25 August 2023 to shareholders on the register as at the close of business on 21 July 2023.
Begbies Traynor Group announced final dividend of 3.8p per share
Begbies Traynor Group is pleased to recommend (subject to shareholder approval at the company's annual general meeting scheduled for 19 September 2023) a 9% increase in the total dividend for the year to 3.8p (2022: 3.5p), representing its sixth consecutive year of dividend growth. This comprises the interim dividend already paid of 1.2p (2022: 1.1p) and a proposed final dividend of 2.6p (2022: 2.4p).
Totally Health Plc announce a final dividend of 0.125 pence per share
Totally Health Plc announce a final dividend of 0.125 pence per share, making a total dividend for the year of 0.625 pence per share (2022: 1.00 pence per share)
Knights Group announce a final dividend of 2.50p recommended
The Knights Group Holdings Board announce a final dividend of 2.50p recommended (FY22: 2.04p), giving a 15% increase in the total dividend to 4.03p (FY22: 3.50p)
The Jet2 Board has resolved to pay a final dividend of 8.0p per share
Prior to the pandemic, and subject to satisfactory financial performance, the Jet2 Board traditionally paid a modest dividend whilst seeking to re-invest the majority of cash generated in growing the business. For the year, basic earnings per share were 135.4p (2022: (147.0p)) and in view of the positive financial performance and in keeping with its previous principle, the Jet2 Board has resolved to pay a final dividend of 8.0p per share (2022: nil). This final dividend is subject to shareholders' approval at the Company's Annual General Meeting on 7 September 2023 and will be payable on 25 October 2023 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 22 September 2023, with the ex-dividend date being 21 September 2023.
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