Recent articles for private investors with a focus on dividend announcements
![Ingenta Plc have declared a full year dividend increased 19% to 4.1 pence (2022: 3.45 pence), with proposed final dividend of 2.6 pence per share](https://cdn.dividendmax.com/images/blank.png)
Ingenta Plc have declared a full year dividend increased 19% to 4.1 pence (2022: 3.45 pence), with proposed final dividend of 2.6 pence per share
On 14 August 2023 Ingenta Plc paid a final dividend of 2.25 pence per share for the year ended 31 December 2022. On 23 October 2023 an interim dividend of 1.5 pence per share was paid in respect of the year ended 31 December 2023.
![Intermediate Capital Group has proposed a final dividend of 53.2p per share](https://cdn.dividendmax.com/images/blank.png)
Intermediate Capital Group has proposed a final dividend of 53.2p per share
The Intermediate Capital Board has proposed a final dividend of 53.2p per share which, combined with the interim dividend of 25.8p per share, results in total dividends for the year of 79.0p (FY23: 77.5p).
![Johnson Matthey will propose a final ordinary dividend for the year of 55.0](https://cdn.dividendmax.com/images/blank.png)
Johnson Matthey will propose a final ordinary dividend for the year of 55.0
The Johnson Matthey board will propose a final ordinary dividend for the year of 55.0 pence per share at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 18th July 2024. Together with the interim dividend of 22.0 pence per share, this gives a total ordinary dividend of 77.0 pence per share, maintained at the same level as the prior year. Subject to approval by shareholders, the final dividend will be paid on 6th August 2024, with an ex-dividend date of 6th June 2024.
![Tate & Lyle plc are recommending final dividend of 12.9p per share: full-year dividend of 19.1p per share +3.2%](https://cdn.dividendmax.com/images/blank.png)
Tate & Lyle plc are recommending final dividend of 12.9p per share: full-year dividend of 19.1p per share +3.2%
The Tate & Lyle Board is recommending a final dividend of 12.9p (2023 - 13.1p) per share. This brings the full year dividend to 19.1p (2023 - 18.5p), an increase of 3.2%. In February 2023, in their Capital Markets Event, we announced their policy of paying interim dividends at the level of one third of the previous year's full-year dividend, accordingly an interim dividend for the six months to 30 September 2023 was paid of 6.2p (30 September 2022 - 5.4p) per share. Subject to shareholder approval, the proposed final dividend will be due and payable on 2 August 2024 to all shareholders on the Register of Members on 21 June 2024. In addition to the cash dividend option, shareholders will continue to be offered a Dividend Reinvestment Plan alternative.
![National Grid Plc have announced a recommended final dividend of 39.12p to bring full year dividend to 58.52p](https://cdn.dividendmax.com/images/blank.png)
National Grid Plc have announced a recommended final dividend of 39.12p to bring full year dividend to 58.52p
The National Grid Plc Board has recommended an increase in the final dividend to 39.12p per ordinary share ($2.4939 per American Depository Share), which will be paid on 19 July 2024 to shareholders on the register of members as at 7 June 2024. If approved, this will bring the full-year dividend to 58.52p per ordinary share, an increase of 5.55% over the 55.44p per ordinary share in respect of the financial year ended 31 March 2023. This is in line with the increase in average UK CPIH inflation for the year ended 31 March 2024 as set out in our dividend policy.
![Qinetiq Group announce a progressive dividend growth up from 5% to 7%, with full year dividend of 8.25p](https://cdn.dividendmax.com/images/blank.png)
Qinetiq Group announce a progressive dividend growth up from 5% to 7%, with full year dividend of 8.25p
The Qinetiq Group Board proposes a final FY24 dividend per share of 5.65p (FY23: 5.30p) making the full-year dividend 8.25p (FY23: 7.70p). The full-year dividend represents an increase in the Group's progressive dividend from 5% to 7%.
![The Investec plc Board has proposed a final dividend of 19.0p per share](https://cdn.dividendmax.com/images/blank.png)
The Investec plc Board has proposed a final dividend of 19.0p per share
The Investec plc Board has proposed a final dividend of 19.0p per share (FY2023: 17.5p), resulting in a total dividend of 34.5p per share for the year (FY2023: 31.0p), translating to a 44.2% payout ratio and within the Group's current 30% to 50% payout policy.
![HICL reconfirms the dividend guidance of 8.25pps](https://cdn.dividendmax.com/images/blank.png)
HICL reconfirms the dividend guidance of 8.25pps
The HICL Infrasture Board reconfirms the dividend guidance of 8.25pps for the year to 31 March 2025, and to issue new dividend guidance of 8.35pps for the year to 31 March 2026, signifying a return to sustainable, long-term dividend growth.
![British Land Co plc propose a final dividend of per share of 22.8p up 1%](https://cdn.dividendmax.com/images/blank.png)
British Land Co plc propose a final dividend of per share of 22.8p up 1%
The British Land Co plc Board are proposing a final dividend for the year ended 31 March 2024 of 10.64p per share. Payment will be made on Friday 26 July 2024 to shareholders on the register at close of business on Friday 21 June 2024. The dividend will be a Property Income Distribution. A Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRIP) is provided by Equiniti Financial Services Limited which enables the Company's shareholders to elect to have their cash dividend payments used to purchase the Company's shares.
![Marks & Spencer Group final dividend of 2p has been declared](https://cdn.dividendmax.com/images/blank.png)
Marks & Spencer Group final dividend of 2p has been declared
Marks & Spencer Group final dividend of 2p has been declared, resulting in a full year dividend of 3p in 2023/24. The final dividend is due to be paid on 5 July 2024 to shareholders on the register of members as at close of business on 31 May 2024.
![Avon Protection have proposed an interim dividend of 7.2 cents per share](https://cdn.dividendmax.com/images/blank.png)
Avon Protection have proposed an interim dividend of 7.2 cents per share
The Avon Protection Plc Board has proposed an interim dividend of 7.2 cents per share (HY23: 14.3 cents), rebasing distributions in-line with the revised capital allocation policy as set out with the FY23 results. This interim dividend will be paid on 6 September 2024 to shareholders on the register at 9 August 2024 with an ex-dividend date of 8 August 2024. The interim dividend will be converted into pounds sterling for payment at the prevailing exchange rate which will be announced prior to payment.
![Pennon announce an interim dividend maintained at 1.2 pence per share](https://cdn.dividendmax.com/images/blank.png)
Pennon announce an interim dividend maintained at 1.2 pence per share
The Pennon Group Board has recommended a final dividend of 30.33 pence per share for the year ended 31 March 2024. Together with the interim dividend of 14.04 pence per share paid on 5 April 2024 this gives a total dividend for the year of 44.37 pence. This represents an increase of 3.84% on 2022/23 which is per their policy (March 2024 CPIH + 2%) with a 1.96% reduction for the £2.4 million fine from the Environment Agency. Pennon offers shareholders the opportunity to invest their dividend in a Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRIP).
![Topps Tiles announce an interim dividend maintained at 1.2 pence per share](https://cdn.dividendmax.com/images/blank.png)
Topps Tiles announce an interim dividend maintained at 1.2 pence per share
Topps and Tiles announce interim dividend of 1.2 pence has been declared by the Board (H1 2023: 1.2 pence). The shares will trade ex-dividend on 7 June 2024 and the dividend will be paid on 12 July 2024.
![SSP annouce a re-instatement of their Interim dividend at 1.2p per share](https://cdn.dividendmax.com/images/blank.png)
SSP annouce a re-instatement of their Interim dividend at 1.2p per share
The SSP Board has declared an interim dividend of 1.2 pence per share (H1 2023: nil), with a view to maintaining the pay-out ratio for the full year at between 30% and 40% of underlying pre-IFRS 16 earnings per share, and with the interim dividend representing approximately one third of the expected full year dividend, based on their Planning Assumptions. The dividend will be paid on 28 June 2024 to shareholders registered on 31 May 2024. The ex-dividend date will be 30 May 2024.
![Shoe Zone have a proposed interim dividend of 2.5 pence per share](https://cdn.dividendmax.com/images/blank.png)
Shoe Zone have a proposed interim dividend of 2.5 pence per share
The Shoe Zone Plc Board proposes an interim dividend of 2.5p per share, which will become payable on 14 August 2024 to those shareholders on the Company's register as at the close of business on the record date of 12 July 2024. The ex-dividend date will be 11 July 2024.
![Cranswick plc announce a full year dividend increased by 13.4% to 90.0p](https://cdn.dividendmax.com/images/blank.png)
Cranswick plc announce a full year dividend increased by 13.4% to 90.0p
The Cranswick plc Board is proposing a final dividend of 67.3 pence per share, 14.5 per cent higher than the 58.8 pence paid last year. Together with the interim dividend of 22.7 pence per share, this equates to a total dividend for the year of 90.0 pence per share, an increase of 13.4 per cent on last year, extending the period of consecutive years of dividend growth to 34 years.
![Calnex Solutions Plc proposed final dividend of 0.62 pence per share](https://cdn.dividendmax.com/images/blank.png)
Calnex Solutions Plc proposed final dividend of 0.62 pence per share
The Calnex Solutions Plc directors have announce a final dividend will be proposed for approval at the Annual General Meeting in August 2024 and, if approved, will be paid on 30 August 2024 to all shareholders on the register as at close of business on 26 July 2024, the record date. The ex-dividend date will be 25 July 2024.
![Likewise Group Plc announce a proposed Final Dividend of 0.25 pence per Ordinary Share](https://cdn.dividendmax.com/images/blank.png)
Likewise Group Plc announce a proposed Final Dividend of 0.25 pence per Ordinary Share
Likewise Group Plc announce a final Dividend payment of 0.25 pence per ordinary share (FY22: 0.20 pence per ordinary share).
![Kainos Group propose a 19.1p dividend](https://cdn.dividendmax.com/images/blank.png)
Kainos Group propose a 19.1p dividend
The proposed final dividend recommended by the Kainos Group Plc Directors is 19.1p and, if approved by shareholders, will be paid on 25 October 2024 to shareholders on the register on 4 October 2024, with an ex-dividend date of 3 October 2024. This will make the total dividend for the year 27.3p (2023: 23.9p) which will represent a distribution of 58% of adjusted profit after taxation (2023: 56%).
![Grainger Plc announce an interim dividend increased 11% to 2.54p per share](https://cdn.dividendmax.com/images/blank.png)
Grainger Plc announce an interim dividend increased 11% to 2.54p per share
Grainger Plc has announced an interim dividend of 2.54p (March 2023: 2.28p) per share which will return £18.8m (March 2023: £16.9m) of cash to shareholders. In the six months ended 31 March 2024, the final dividend for the year ended 30 September 2023 which amounted to £32.2m has been paid.
![Premier Foods have proposed a final dividend of 1.728 pence per share](https://cdn.dividendmax.com/images/blank.png)
Premier Foods have proposed a final dividend of 1.728 pence per share
The Premier Foods directors have proposed a final dividend of 1.728 pence in respect of the 52 weeks ended 30 March 2024 (FY22/23: 1.44p), payable on 26 July 2024 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 28 June 2024. This represents a 20% increase in the dividend paid per share compared to FY22/23, is ahead of adjusted earnings per share growth, reflecting the confidence they have in the future and is consistent with the Board's progressive dividend approach. The ex-dividend date is 27 June 2024.
![Sage Group plc announce an interim dividend up 6% to 6.95p](https://cdn.dividendmax.com/images/blank.png)
Sage Group plc announce an interim dividend up 6% to 6.95p
Sage Group plc announce an interim dividend of 6.95p per share will be paid on 28 June 2024 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 31 May 2024. The Company's distributable reserves are sufficient to support the payment of this dividend. This condensed consolidated half-yearly financial statement does not reflect this proposed dividend payable.
![United Utilities have recommended a final dividend of 33.19p](https://cdn.dividendmax.com/images/blank.png)
United Utilities have recommended a final dividend of 33.19p
The United Utilities Board has proposed a final dividend of 33.19 pence per ordinary share in respect of the year ended 31 March 2024. This is an increase of 9.4 per cent compared with the dividend last year, in line with the group's dividend policy of targeting a growth rate of CPIH inflation each year through to 2025. The 9.4 per cent increase is based on the CPIH element included within allowed regulated revenue for the 2023/24 financial year (i.e. the movement in CPIH between November 2021 and November 2022).
![Compass Group announce an interim dividend of 20.7c](https://cdn.dividendmax.com/images/blank.png)
Compass Group announce an interim dividend of 20.7c
The Compass Board has approved an interim dividend of 20.7c per share representing an increase of 15.6% on the prior year's interim dividend.
![Burberry Group announce a full year dividend of 61.0p proposed](https://cdn.dividendmax.com/images/blank.png)
Burberry Group announce a full year dividend of 61.0p proposed
Burberry Group announce a final dividend per share proposed at 42.7p and with the interim of 18.3p gives a combined full year dividend per share of 61.0p - in line with FY23.
![Imperial Brands Place announce an interim dividend per share up 4.0% to 44.90 pence](https://cdn.dividendmax.com/images/blank.png)
Imperial Brands Place announce an interim dividend per share up 4.0% to 44.90 pence
Imperial Brands Place announce an interim dividend per share up 4.0% to 44.90 pence.
![Britvic announce an interim dividend of 9.5p, up 15.9%](https://cdn.dividendmax.com/images/blank.png)
Britvic announce an interim dividend of 9.5p, up 15.9%
The Britvic Board is proposing an interim dividend of 9.5p per share, with a total value of £23.6m. The interim dividend for 2024 will be paid on 5 July 2024 to shareholders on record as of 31 May 2024. The ex-dividend date is 30 May 2024.
![Renew Holdings Plc have declared an interim dividend of 6.33p per share](https://cdn.dividendmax.com/images/blank.png)
Renew Holdings Plc have declared an interim dividend of 6.33p per share
Renew Holdings Plc has declared an interim dividend of 6.33p (HY23: 6.00p) per share. This represents a 5.5 per cent increase on the last interim dividend paid. This will be paid on 10 July 2024 to shareholders on the register as at 7 June 2024, with an ex-dividend date of 6 June 2024.
![Victrex announces a maintained dividend of 13.42pence per share](https://cdn.dividendmax.com/images/blank.png)
Victrex announces a maintained dividend of 13.42pence per share
The Group has maintained their interim dividend at 13.42p/share (H1 2023: 13.42p). An interim dividend of 13.42p per share will be paid on 28 June 2024 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 31 May 2024. This dividend will be recognised in the period in which it is approved.
![Bank of Georgia Group has recommended a final dividend for 2023 of 4.94 GEL](https://cdn.dividendmax.com/images/blank.png)
Bank of Georgia Group has recommended a final dividend for 2023 of 4.94 GEL
Bank of Georgia Group PLC (the "Company") disclosed in its Preliminary Results for Full Year 2023 that the Board of Directors intended to recommend for shareholder approval a final dividend for financial year 2023 of GEL 4.94 per ordinary share payable in Pounds Sterling at the prevailing rate. The Company confirms that the dividend will be put to shareholder approval at the AGM on 17 June 2024. If the final dividend of GEL 4.94 per ordinary share is approved by shareholders at the AGM, the following dividend timetable will apply:
![Cerillion PLC announce an interim dividend up 21% to 4.0p](https://cdn.dividendmax.com/images/blank.png)
Cerillion PLC announce an interim dividend up 21% to 4.0p
The Cerillion PLC Board is to declare an increased interim dividend of 4.0p per share (H1 2023: 3.3p), a 21% rise year-on-year. The interim dividend will become payable on 21 June 2024 to shareholders on the Company's register as at the close of business on the record date of 31 May 2024. The ex-dividend date is 30 May 2024.
![Diploma Plc have declared an interim dividend of 17.3p per share](https://cdn.dividendmax.com/images/blank.png)
Diploma Plc have declared an interim dividend of 17.3p per share
The Dipolma plc Directors have declared an interim dividend of 17.3p per share (2023: 16.5p) which will be paid on 7 June 2024 to shareholders on the register on 24 May 2024. The total value of the dividend will be £23.2m (2023: £22.1m).
![Airtel Africa recommends a final dividend of 3.57 cents per share](https://cdn.dividendmax.com/images/blank.png)
Airtel Africa recommends a final dividend of 3.57 cents per share
The Airtel Africa Plc Board has recommended a final dividend of 3.57 cents per share, making the total dividend for FY24 5.95 cents per share.
![3i Infrastructure proposes a final dividend a final dividend for the year of 5.95 pence per share](https://cdn.dividendmax.com/images/blank.png)
3i Infrastructure proposes a final dividend a final dividend for the year of 5.95 pence per share
3i Infrastructure Plc announce, subject to shareholder approval, a proposed final dividend to be expected to be paid on 12 July 2024 to holders of ordinary shares on the register on 14 June 2024. The ex-dividend date for the final dividend will be on 13 June 2024.
![Card Factory announce a recommended dividend of at 4.5p per share](https://cdn.dividendmax.com/images/blank.png)
Card Factory announce a recommended dividend of at 4.5p per share
Card Factory Plc have announced a recommended dividend of at 4.5p per share for FY24, in line with their updated Capital Allocation Policy.
![WH Smith announce an Interim dividend of 11.0p per share](https://cdn.dividendmax.com/images/blank.png)
WH Smith announce an Interim dividend of 11.0p per share
The WH Smith directors have declared an interim dividend in respect of the period ending 29 February 2024 of 11.0p per ordinary share. This will be paid on 1 August 2024 to shareholders registered at the close of business on 12 July 2024.
![Foucsrite Plc announce a maintained Interim dividend of 2.1 pence](https://cdn.dividendmax.com/images/blank.png)
Foucsrite Plc announce a maintained Interim dividend of 2.1 pence
The Focusrite Plc Board has approved an interim dividend of 2.1p (HY23: 2.1p) which is in line with the previous year, despite the reduction in profits and reflects the Board's confidence in the future profit and cash generation prospects of the Group.
![Sainsbury's announce a proposed final dividend of 9.2 pence, full year dividend of 13.1 pence, in line with last year](https://cdn.dividendmax.com/images/blank.png)
Sainsbury's announce a proposed final dividend of 9.2 pence, full year dividend of 13.1 pence, in line with last year
The Sainsbury's Board has recommended a final dividend of 9.2 pence per share (2022/23: 9.2 pence). This will be paid on 12 July 2024 to shareholders on the Register of Members at the close of business on 7 June 2024. This is in line with the Group's policy to pay a dividend of around 60 per cent of underlying earnings, allowing us to maintain a full-year dividend of 13.1 pence (2022/23: 13.1 pence).
![Tracsis Plc announce a interim dividend of 1.1p per share](https://cdn.dividendmax.com/images/blank.png)
Tracsis Plc announce a interim dividend of 1.1p per share
The Tracsis Board has declared an interim dividend of 1.1 pence per share which will be paid on 24 May 2024 to shareholders on the register at 10 May 2024. A final dividend of 1.2 pence per share was paid on 9 February 2024 in respect of the year ended 31 July 2023. The Board intends to pursue a sustainable and progressive dividend policy in the future, having regard to the development of the Group.
![Serica Energy PLC Board proposes a final dividend of 14 pence per share](https://cdn.dividendmax.com/images/blank.png)
Serica Energy PLC Board proposes a final dividend of 14 pence per share
Subject to approval of shareholders at the Annual General Meeting in June 2024, the Serica Energy PLC Board is proposing a final dividend of 14 pence per share, bringing the total dividend for the year to 23 pence per share. In November 2023 the board paid an interim dividend of 9 pence per share.
![Warpaint London Plc announces increased final dividend of 6.0 pence per share](https://cdn.dividendmax.com/images/blank.png)
Warpaint London Plc announces increased final dividend of 6.0 pence per share
In accordance with the Warpaint London Plc Group's progressive dividend policy, the board recommends an increased final dividend of 6.0 pence per share which, if approved by shareholders at the annual general meeting ("AGM"), will be paid on 5 July 2024 to shareholders on the register at 14 June 2024. The shares will go ex-dividend on 13 June 2024.
![AB Dynamics plc announce interim dividend of 2.33p per share](https://cdn.dividendmax.com/images/blank.png)
AB Dynamics plc announce interim dividend of 2.33p per share
The AB Dynamics plc Board has declared an interim dividend of 2.33p per ordinary share (H1 2023: 1.94p) which will be paid on 17 May 2024 to shareholders on the register on 3 May 2024.
![Eleco Plc announce a final dividend 0.55p per share](https://cdn.dividendmax.com/images/blank.png)
Eleco Plc announce a final dividend 0.55p per share
The Eleco Plc Board is proposing a final dividend of 0.55 pence per share, which, with the interim dividend of 0.25 pence per share, gives a total for the year of 0.80 pence per share, up 14 per cent (2022: 0.70 pence per share). This is in line with the Group's progressive, sustainable dividend policy.
![Associated British Foods plc interim dividend, to 20.7p](https://cdn.dividendmax.com/images/blank.png)
Associated British Foods plc interim dividend, to 20.7p
The Associated British Foods Plc Board has declared an interim dividend of 20.7p a share, an increase of 46% on same period last year reflecting the growth in earnings. The dividend will be paid on 5 July 2024 to shareholders registered at the close of business on 31 May 2024.
![Vector Capital Plc announce a final dividend 1.53 pence per share](https://cdn.dividendmax.com/images/blank.png)
Vector Capital Plc announce a final dividend 1.53 pence per share
The Board is to announce a final dividend for the year ended 31 December 2023 of 1.53 pence per share subject to approval at the Company's Annual General Meeting:-
![Carr's Group plc announces interim dividend of 2.35p per share](https://cdn.dividendmax.com/images/blank.png)
Carr's Group plc announces interim dividend of 2.35p per share
Carr's Group Plc announced an interim dividend of 2.35 pence per ordinary share that will be paid on 5 June 2024 to shareholders on the register on 3 May 2024. The ex-dividend date will be 2 May 2024. The increased dividend of 2.35p reflects the previously announced updated policy of a single interim dividend and final rather than two interim and final dividends.
![Next 15 Group announce a final dividend of 10.6p per share](https://cdn.dividendmax.com/images/blank.png)
Next 15 Group announce a final dividend of 10.6p per share
The Next 15 Board is recommending the payment of a final dividend for the year ended 31 January 2024 of 10.6p per share, which would represent a total dividend of 15.35p for the year. The final dividend represents an increase of 5% on the final dividend in the prior year
![Mears Group recommends final dividend of 9.30p](https://cdn.dividendmax.com/images/blank.png)
Mears Group recommends final dividend of 9.30p
The Mears Board is recommending a final dividend of 9.30p, bringing the full year dividend for 2023 to 13.00p (FY22: 10.50p) reflecting continued strong cash performance and the Board's confidence in the Group's prospects.
![Epwin Group Plc announce proposed final dividend of 2.80 pence per share, resulting in a total dividend for 2023 of 4.80 pence per share (2022: 4.45 pence per share)](https://cdn.dividendmax.com/images/blank.png)
Epwin Group Plc announce proposed final dividend of 2.80 pence per share, resulting in a total dividend for 2023 of 4.80 pence per share (2022: 4.45 pence per share)
Epwin Group plc declared an interim dividend of 2.00 pence per share (2022: 1.90 pence per share), which was paid to shareholders in October 2023. The Board is recommending a final dividend for 2023 of 2.80 pence per share (2022: 2.55 pence per share) to be paid on 5 June 2024 to shareholders on the register on 10 May 2024. This full-year dividend of 4.80 pence per share (2022: 4.45 pence per share), represents an increase of 8% over the prior year and is in line with the firm's policy of a progressive dividend that is approximately twice covered by adjusted profit after tax.
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