Recent articles for private investors with a focus on dividend announcements
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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%.
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.
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.
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.
RS Group Proposes an Interim Dividend of 8.3p per Share
The RS Group Board intends to continue to pursue a progressive dividend policy while remaining committed to a healthy dividend cover over time by driving improved results and stronger cash flow.
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.
BT Group announce an interim dividend for FY24 of 2.31 pence per share
BT are today declaring an interim dividend of 2.31 pence per share (pps) (FY22: 2.31pps), which is 30% of last year’s full year dividend, in line with their policy. They are to reconfirm their progressive dividend policy which is to maintain or grow the dividend each year whilst taking into consideration a number of factors including underlying medium-term earnings expectations and levels of business reinvestment. The Board expects to continue with this policy for future years, and to declare two dividends per year with the interim dividend being fixed at 30% of the prior year’s full year dividend.
Sainsbury (J) Plc announce an interim dividend of 3.9 pence
The Sainsbury (J) Board has recommended an interim dividend of 3.9 pence per share (HY 2022/23: 3.9 pence) reflecting 30 per cent of the 2022/23 full year dividend per share. This will be paid on 15 December 2023 to shareholders on the Register of Members at the close of business on 10 November 2023. Sainsbury's has a Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRIP), which allows shareholders to reinvest their cash dividends in their shares. The last date that shareholders can elect for the DRIP is 24 November 2023.
GSK Plc Q3 2023 dividend of 14p declared
The GSK Plc Board has declared a third interim dividend for 2023 of 14p per share (Q3 2022: 13.75p per share).
Airtel Africa has declared an interim dividend of 2.38 cents per share
The Airtel Africa Board has declared an interim dividend of 2.38 cents per share, an increase of 9%, in-line with their progressive dividend policy.
BioVentrix Plc announce a second interim dividend of 90 pence per share
BioVentrix Plc announce a second interim dividend of 90 pence per share which, when added to the first interim dividend of 62 pence per share makes a total of 152 pence per share for the current year.
Lok'n Store Group propose a final dividend of 13.25 pence per share
In respect of the current year the Lok'n Store Directors paid an interim dividend of 5.75 pence per share to shareholders on 10 June 2023. The Directors propose that a final dividend of 13.25 pence per share will be paid to the shareholders. The total estimated final dividend to be paid is approximately £4.34million based on the number of shares in issue at 13 October 2023 as adjusted for shares held in the Employee Benefits Trust.
Bloomsbury Publishing declare an interim dividend 3.70 pence per share
The Bloomsbury Publishing Board has declared an interim dividend of 3.70 pence per share, compared to 1.41 pence per share for the six months ended 31 August 2022.
Bytes Technology Group Plc interim dividend of 2.7 pence per share
The Bytes Technology Group Plc Board has declared an interim dividend of 2.7 pence per share which will be paid on 1 December 2023 to shareholders on the register at 15 November 2023.
Softcat Plc have announced a final dividend of 17.0p
Softcat Plc final ordinary dividend of 17.0p per share has been recommended by the Directors and if approved by shareholders will be paid on 19 December 2023. The final ordinary dividend will be payable to shareholders whose names are on the register at the close of business on 10 November 2023. Shares in the Company will be quoted ex-dividend on 9 November 2023. The last day for dividend reinvestment plan ('DRIP') elections to be received is 28 November 2023.
Town Centre Securities plc has proposed a final dividend of 2.5p
Town Centre Securities plc have declared a final dividend in respect of the year ended 30 June 2023 of 2.5p per share. This dividend, based on the shares in issue in October 2023, amounts to £1.2m which has not been reflected in these accounts and will be paid on 4 January 2024 to shareholders on the register on 15 December 2023. The entire dividend will be paid as an ordinary dividend.
Whitbread Plc announce interim dividend per share increased by 40% to 34.1p per share
The Whitbread Plc Board has declared an increased interim dividend of 34.1 pence per share (H1 FY23: 24.4 pence), reflecting the Group's performance in the first half, its strong balance sheet, continued current trading momentum and confidence in the full year outlook. This will result in a total interim dividend payment of £66m. The interim dividend will be paid on 8 December 2023 to all shareholders on the register at the close of business on 3 November 2023. Shareholders will be offered the option to participate in a dividend re-investment plan. The Group's dividend policy is to grow the dividend broadly in line with earnings across the cycle.
Bellway Plc announce a total dividend per share has been held at 140.0p
Bellway Plc Board have proposed final dividend is subject to approval by shareholders at the Annual General Meeting on 15 December 2023. The proposed final dividend, subject to shareholder approval, will be paid on 10 January 2024 to all ordinary shareholders on the Register of Members on 1 December 2023. The ex-dividend date is 30 November 2023. At the record date for the final dividend for the year ended 31 July 2022, shares were held by the Bellway Employee Share Trust (1992) (the 'Trust') on which dividends had been waived.
Thorpe (FW) announce a final dividend of 4.84p
The Thorpe (FW) Board to recommend an increased final dividend of 4.84p per share (2022: 4.61p), which gives a total for the year of 6.46p (2022: 6.15p excluding special dividend).
Netball propose a final dividend of 0.83p per share
The Netcall Board is proposing a final dividend for this financial year of 0.83p (FY22: 0.54p). If approved, the final dividend will be paid on 9 February 2024 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 29 December 2023.
Yougov announce a dividend of 8.75p per share
The Yougov Board is to recommend a dividend increase of 25% to 8.75p per share payable on 11 December 2023 to shareholders on the register as at 1 December 2023. This will be tabled for shareholder approval at our Annual General Meeting ("AGM") on 7 December 2023.
Volution Group plc announce a total proposed dividend for the year increased by 9.6% to 8.0 pence per
The Volution Group Plc Board has recommended a final dividend of 5.5 pence per share, giving a total dividend for the financial year of 8.0 pence per share (2022: 7.3 pence per share), an increase of 9.6% on the previous year. The resulting adjusted earnings dividend cover for the year was 3.2x (2022: 3.3x).
Tesco plc announce an interim dividend per share of 3.85p
The interim dividend has been set at 3.85 pence per ordinary share, in line with their policy of setting the interim dividend at 35% of the prior full-year dividend.
Vertu Motors Plc announce an increased interim dividend of 0.85p per share declared
Vertu Motors Plc announce an interim dividend of 0.85p per share (H2 FY23: 0.70p) in respect of FY24 will be paid on 19 January 2024. The ex-dividend date will be 14 December 2023 and the associated record date 15 December 2023.
S & U announce a first interim dividend of 35p per ordinary share
The S & U Board proposing a final dividend of 5.75p (2022: 5.50p) which will mean a total dividend for the year of 8.0p (2022: 7.75p) an increase of 3.23%. This is a record level of dividend.
DX Group announce a proposed final dividend of 1.0p per share
The DX (Group) Plc Board recommenced dividend payments during the financial year, with an interim dividend of 0.5p per share, paid on 31 March 2023. It is now pleased to propose a final dividend of 1.0p per share (2022: nil). This takes the total dividend for the year to 1.5p per share in line with the Company's dividend policy (2022: nil).
James Halstead plc announce a final dividend per ordinary share proposed of 5.75p
James Halstead plc is proposing a final dividend of 5.75p (2022: 5.50p) which will mean a total dividend for the year of 8.0p (2022: 7.75p) an increase of 3.23%. This is a record level of dividend.
NCC Group announce a final dividend of 3.15pence per share
The NCC Group is Board is declaring an unchanged final dividend of 3.15p per ordinary share (2022: 3.15p). This represents a dividend equal to that paid in the prior year as the Board is conscious of the need to invest in new strategy and manage its net debt accordingly following the challenging year.
PZ Cussons plc is recommending a final dividend of 3.73 pence
PZ Cussons plc Board is recommending a final dividend of 3.73 pence which is unchanged on the previous year. This represents a total dividend for FY23 of 6.40p. Subject to approval at the AGM, which will be held on 23 November 2023, the final dividend will be paid on 30 November 2023 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 2 November 2023.
Close Brothers Group propose a final dividend of 45.0p per share
The Close Brothers Board is proposing a final dividend of 45.0p per share, resulting in a full-year dividend per share of 67.5p (2022: 66.0p). Although the proposed level of dividend cover for 2023 is below our historical range, driven primarily by the adverse impact of increased provisions in relation to Novitas on our profitability, the proposed dividend reflects their underlying performance and the board's confidence in the group's outlook.
Mortgage Advice Bureau (Holdings) Ltd announce an interim dividend of 3.4p per share
Mortgage Advice Bureau (Holdings) Ltd Board is to confirm an interim dividend for the year ending 31 December 2023 of 13.4p per share (H1 2022: 13.4p per share), reflecting the Group's dividend policy based on a minimum payout ratio of 75% of the Group's annual adjusted post-tax and minority interest profits. This represents a cash outlay of £7.7m (H1 2022: £7.6m). Following payment of the dividend, the Group will continue to maintain significant surplus regulatory reserves.
Yu Group PLC announce an interim dividend of 3 pence per share
Yu Group PLC is declaring a 3p per share interim dividend (H1 2022: nil), equating to a payment of £0.5m. The shares will go ex-dividend on 23 November 2023 and the record date is 24 November 2023, with a payment date of 20 December 2023.
Animalcare Group Plc declares an interim dividend of 2.0 pence per share
Animalcare Group Plc is to declare an interim dividend of 2.0 pence per share, in line with the prior period. The interim dividend will be paid on 17 November 2023 to shareholders whose names are on the Register of Members at close of business on 20 October 2023. The ordinary shares will become ex-dividend on 19 October 2023.
Learning Technologies Group Plc is to declare an interim dividend of 0.45 pence per share
The Learning Technologies Group Plc Board is pleased to declare an interim dividend of 0.45 pence per share (2022: 0.45 pence per share). This dividend will be paid on 27 October 2023 to all shareholders on the register as at 6 October 2023.
The Fonix Mobile Plc recommends the company pays a final dividend of 4.89p per
The Fonix Mobile Plc recommends the company pays a final dividend of 4.89p per share in November, bringing the total dividend for the year to 81% of adjusted earnings per share. If approved, the total distribution of dividends for the year ended 30 June 2023 will be £7.24m (FY22: £6.50m).
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