Recent articles for private investors with a focus on dividend announcements
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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
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.
Mears Group announce an interim dividend of 3.70p
The Mears Group Directors are to declare an interim dividend of 3.70p.
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
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").
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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