Recent articles for private investors with a focus on dividend announcements
Lancashire Holdings Limited announce an interim dividend of $0.05 per common share.
Lancashire Holdings Limited eclared an interim dividend of $0.05 (approximately £0.04) per common share, which will result in an aggregate payment of approximately $11.9 million. The dividend will be paid in Pounds Sterling on 15 September 2023 (the “Dividend Payment Date”) to shareholders of record on 18 August 2023 (the “Record Date”) using the £ / $ spot market exchange rate at 12 noon London time on the Record Date.
Savills Plc announce an interim dividend of 6.9p
The Savills Board has declared an interim ordinary dividend of 6.9p (H1 2022: 6.6p). The dividend, which is designed to provide sustainable real income growth and be supported by the less transactional business earnings, will be payable on 2 October 2023 to shareholders on the register at 1 September 2023.
Antofagasta Plc announce an interim dividend of 11.7 cents per share
The Antofagsta Board has declared an interim dividend of 11.7 cents per share, equivalent to $115.3 million and a pay-out ratio of 35%, consistent with the Company's policy and previous interim dividends. Any distribution of excess cash for the year, as defined under the policy, will be made as part of the final dividend.
Spirax-Sarco Engineering plc announce an interim dividend up 8% to 46.0 pence
The Spirax-Sarco Engineering Board has declared an interim dividend of 46.0 pence (2022: 42.5 pence) per ordinary share, an increase of 8%, reflecting confidence in the medium and long-term outlook for the Group. This growth in the interim dividend follows an increase of 12% in the total dividend in respect of 2022.
Perisimmon declare an interim dividend of 20p per share
For 2023, the Persimmon Board has declared an interim dividend of 20p per share, which will be payable on 3 November, to shareholders on the register on 13 October. The Board's intention is to maintain the 2022 dividend of 60p per share, with a view to growing this over time.
Hiscox has recommended an interim dividend of 12.5 cents
The Hiscox Board has recommended to shareholders for approval the payment of an interim dividend of 12.5 cents per share, an increase of 4.2%. The record date for the dividend will be 18 August 2023 and the payment date will be 26 September 2023. The Board proposes to offer a Scrip alternative, subject to the terms and conditions of the Group's 2023 Scrip Dividend Scheme. The last date for receipt of Scrip elections will be 4 September 2023 and the reference price will be announced on 12 September 2023.
Secure Trust Bank Plc declare an interim dividend of 16.0 pence per share
Secure Trust Bank Plc interim dividend of 16.0 pence per share for 2023, which is payable on 28 September 2023 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 1 September 2023. This is in line with the Group policy to return 25% of earnings to shareholders.
Hill and Smith announce an interim dividend up 15% at 15p
Hill & Smith have declared an interim dividend for FY23 of 15.0p per share, an increase of 15% (2022: 13.0p). The interim dividend will be paid on 5 January 2024 to shareholders on the register on 1 December 2023. Looking forward, they aim to provide sustainable and progressive dividend growth, targeting a prudent dividend cover of around 2.5 times underlying earnings.
TP ICAP Group plc announce an interim dividend of 4.8 pence per share
TP ICAP Group plc announce an interim dividend of 4.8 pence per share, up 7%, (H1 2022: 4.5 pence) will be paid on 3 November 2023 to shareholders on the register, at close of business on 27 September 2023.
CLS Holdings announce an interim dividend maintained at 2.60 pence per share
In October 2023, CLS Holdings will pay an interim dividend for the current financial year of 2.60 pence per share, which is at the same level as the 2022 interim dividend, and in line with the revised dividend policy announced in May 2022 of 1.20x to 1.60x EPRA earnings dividend cover. The PID part of the dividend is 1.70 pence per share.
The 4Imprint Board has declared an interim dividend of 65.0c per share
4imprint Group plc Dividends are determined in US dollars and paid in Sterling, converted at the exchange rate on the date that the dividend is declared.
Fletcher King announce a final proposed dividend 0.75p per share
The Fletcher King Board is proposing a final dividend of 0.75p per share. The final dividend is subject to shareholder approval at the AGM and will be paid on 27 October 2023 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 29 September 2023. With no interim dividend paid (2022: £nil per share) the dividend for this year will amount to 0.75p per share (2022: 0.5p per share).
Rotork declares an interim dividend of 2.55p per share
The Rotork Board is declaring an interim dividend of 2.55p per share which is equivalent to 2.3 times cover based on adjusted earnings per share.
Quilter announce an interim dividend of 1.5 pence per share
The Quilter Board declared an interim dividend for 2022 of 1.5 pence per share at a total cost of £20 million. The interim dividend will be paid on 18 September 2023 to shareholders on the UK and South African share registers on 1 September 2023. For shareholders on their South African share register an interim dividend of 35.69864 South African cents per share will be paid on 18 September 2023, using an exchange rate of 23.79909.
Goodwin propose an increased dividend of 115p
The Goodwin Board proposes to pay a dividend of 115 pence per share, up 7% on the previous year (2022: 107.80p). The proposed dividend has been calculated using the Group's profit after taxation figure, plus depreciation and amortisation for the year ending 30th April, 2023, after having excluded the non-cash £3.2 million mark to market unrealised gain relating to the 10 year interest rate swap.
Abrdn Plc announce an interim dividend of 7.3p
The Abrdn Plc Board has declared an interim dividend for 2023 of 7.3p (H1 2022: 7.3p) per share which will be paid on 26 September 2023. The dividend payment is expected to be £137m.
Intercontinental Hotels Group announce interim dividend 48.3¢
The Intercontinental Hotels GroupBoard is declaring an interim dividend of 48.3¢, which represents growth of 10% on the 43.9¢ interim dividend paid in 2022.
H & T announce an interim dividend increased 30% to 6.5p per share
The H & T Board has approved an increased interim dividend of 6.5p per share (2022 interim dividend: 5.0p per share), reflecting growing confidence in the future prospects of the Group whilst adhering to the stated progressive dividend policy and maintenance of at least two times cover. The dividend will be paid on 6 October 2023 to shareholders on the share register at the close of business on 8 September 2023.
Clarkson Plc announce an increased interim dividend of 30p per share
The Clarkson Board has declared an interim dividend of 30p per share (2022: 29p per share) which will be paid on 15 September 2023 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 1 September 2023.
Mondi announce an interim dividend declared of 23.33 euro cents per share
Mondi announce an interim dividend of 23.33 euro cents per share has been declared (H1 2022: 21.67 euro cents per share). The Group has a strong financial position and strong cash generation providing the opportunity to pursue both organic and inorganic growth projects alongside the payment of an ordinary dividend.
London Stock Exchange Group announce an interim dividend of 35.7pence per share
London Stock Exchange Group announce an interim dividend +12.6% to 35.7p, £400 million returned via buyback in H1; up to £750 million directed buyback expected by April 2024
Mears Group announce an interim dividend of 3.70p
The Mears Group Directors are to declare an interim dividend of 3.70p.
Hikma Pharmaceuticals announce an interim dividend of 25 cents per share, up 32%
The Himka Board is recommending an interim dividend of 25 cents per share (H1 2022: 19 cents per share). The interim dividend will be paid on 15 September 2023 to eligible shareholders on the register at the close of business on 11 August 2023.Group revenue up 18% with strong growth in all three business segments.
Taylor Wimpey declare an interim dividend 4.79pence per share
The Taylor Wimpey Board has declared that a 2023 interim dividend of 4.79 pence per share is to be paid on 17 November 2023 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 13 October 2023. The dividend will be paid as a cash dividend, and shareholders have the option to reinvest all of their dividend under the Dividend Re-Investment Plan (DRIP).
IP Group Plc announce an interim dividend of 0.51p per share
The IP Group Plc Board has declared an interim dividend in respect of the period from 1 January 2023 to 30 June 2023 of 0.51p per ordinary share (the "Interim Dividend").
Ibstock plc announce an interim dividend up 3% to 3.4 pence per
Ibstock Board has declared an interim dividend of 3.4p per share, representing an increase of 3% (2022: 3.3p). In declaring this level of dividend the Ibstock Board remains mindful of its objective to deliver a sustainable and progressive ordinary dividend over time.
ConvaTec announce an interim dividend of 1.769 cents
The ConvaTec Group Board is declaring a 3% increase in the interim dividend to 1.769 cents per share
Smurfit Kappa Group plc announce an interim dividend increased by 6% to 33.5 cent per share
The Smurfit Kappa Group Board has decided to pay an interim dividend of 33.5 cent per share, which represents an increase of 6% on the prior year. It is proposed to pay this dividend on 27 October 2023 to all ordinary shareholders on the share register at the close of business on 29 September 2023.
Spirent Communications plc announce an interim dividend proposed for 2023 of 2.76 cents per ordinary share
Spirent Communications plc announce an interim dividend proposed for 2023 of 2.76 cents per Ordinary Share is equivalent to 2.14 pence per Ordinary Share (first half 2022: 2.16 pence).
International Personal Finance Plc announce an interim dividend increased by 15% to 3.1p per share
International Personal Finance Plc to declare a 15% increase in the interim dividend to 3.1 pence per share. This is in line with their progressive dividend policy which sets the interim dividend payment at 33% of the prior year's full dividend payment. The interim dividend will be paid on 29 September 2023 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 1 September 2023. The shares will be marked ex-dividend on 31 August 2023.
Coats Group Plc announce an interim dividend of 0.81 cents per share
The Coats Group Board has decided to pay an interim dividend of 0.81 cents per share, a 15% increase on the prior year. The interim dividend will be paid on 15 November 2023 to ordinary shareholders on the register at 20 October 2023, with an ex-dividend date of 19 October 2023.
Domino's Pizza Group Plc announce an interim dividend of 3.3p per share, up 3.1%
The Domino's Pizza Group Directors have declared an interim dividend of 3.3p per share. This dividend will be paid on 20 September 2023 to those members on the register at the close of business on 11 August 2023.
Travis Perkins announce an interim dividend maintained at 12.5 pence per share
The Travis Perkins plc Board has declared an unchanged interim dividend of 12.5 pence per share. The dividend will be paid on 10 November 2023 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 6 October 2023. The Company's shares will go ex-dividend on 5 October 2023. The Company operates a Dividend Reinvestment Plan, elections for which must be received by the Company's registrar by 5.30pm on 20 October 2023.
XP Power declared a second quarter dividend of 19.0pence per share
The XP Power Board has declared a dividend for the second quarter of 19.0 pence per share (2022: 19.0 pence per share). Together with the first quarter dividend, this brings the total first half dividends declared to 37.0 pence per share (H1 2022: total dividends 37.0 pence).
Keller announce an interim dividend of 13.9pence per share
The Keller Board has announced a 5% increase in the interim dividend to 13.9p (2022: 13.2p) payable on 8 September 2023 to shareholders on the register as at 18 August 2023.
HSBC Holdings plc announce a second interim dividend of $0.10 per share.
On 1 August 2023, the HSBC Directors approved a second interim dividend for 2023 of $0.10 per ordinary share in respect of the financial year ending 31 December 2023. This distribution amounts to approximately $1.974bn and will be payable on 21 September 2023. No liability is recognised in the financial statements in respect of these dividends.
Greggs announce an interim dividend of 16 pence per share declared, an increase of 6.7%
The Greggs plc Board has declared an interim dividend of 16.0 pence per share (2022: 15.0 pence), consistent with the first-half increase in earnings per share. The overall ordinary dividend for the year will be proposed in line with their progressive dividend policy, which targets a full year ordinary dividend that is around two times covered by underlying earnings.
Fresnillo Plc announce an interim dividend of 1.40 US cents per share
The Fresnillo Plc Board of Directors has declared an interim dividend of 1.40 US cents per Ordinary Share totalling US$10.3 million, which will be paid on 14 September 2023 to shareholders on the register on 11 August 2023. The dividend will be paid in UK pounds sterling unless shareholders elect to be paid in US dollars. This interim dividend is lower than the previous period due to the decrease in profit in 1H23, and remains in line with the Group's dividend policy.
Pearson plc announce a proposed interim dividend of 7.0p
An interim dividend for 2023 of 7p was declared by the Pearson plc Board in July 2023 and will be accounted for in the second half of 2023.
Spectris announce an interim 2023 dividend of 25.3p per share
Spectris announce an interim 2023 dividend of 25.3p per share has been declared and will be payable on 10 November 2023 to ordinary shareholders on the register at the close of business on 5 October 2023.
Senior plc announce an interim dividend of 0.60p
Senior plc announce an interim dividend for the year ending 31 December 2023 of 0.60p per share (2022: 0.30p) per share
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)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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