Recent articles for private investors with a focus on dividend announcements
Fonix Mobile PLC are to declare an increased interim dividend of 2.00p per share
Fonix Mobile PLC to declare an increased interim dividend of 2.00p per share (FY21: 1.70p), in line with the company's policy to pay out 75% of adjusted earnings over the year to shareholders in the form of an ordinary dividend. The interim dividend will be paid on 31 March 2022 to shareholders on the register on 25 March 2022, with an ex-dividend date of 24 March 2022.
Phoenix Group Holdings Plc recommends a final dividend of 24.8p per share
Pheonix Group Holdings Plc has recommended a final dividend of 24.8p per share, which is expected to be paid on 9 May 2022. The ordinary shares will be quoted ex-dividend on the London Stock Exchange as of 31 March 2022. The record date for eligibility for payment will be 1 April 2022.
Spirent Communications Plc recommends a final dividend of 4.37 cents per share
The Spirent Communications Plc Board is recommending the payment of a final dividend for 2021 of 4.37 cents (3.34 pence) per share which, together with the interim dividend of 2.39 cents (1.72 pence) per share paid in September 2021, brings the full year dividend to 6.76 cents (5.06 pence) per share, a dividend cover of 2.5 times adjusted earnings. This is a 12 per cent increase compared to the full year dividend for 2020. In Sterling terms this represents an increase of 14 per cent. This follows a special dividend in 2020 of 7.50 cents (5.40 pence) per share.
Forterra Plc proposes a final dividend of 6.7p per share
The Forterra Plc Board is proposing a final dividend of 6.7p per share (2020: 2.8p) which in addition to the interim dividend of 3.2 pence per share paid in October (2020: nil) will bring the total dividend to 9.9 pence per share (2020: 2.8p). Subject to approval by shareholders, the final dividend will be paid on 8 July 2022 to shareholders on the register at 17 June 2022.
Spirax-Sarco Engineering plc recommends a final dividend of 97.5p per share
The Spirax-Sarco Engineering plc Board is recommending an increase in the final dividend of 15% to 97.5 pence per share (2020: 84.5 pence). Subject to approval of the final dividend by shareholders at the Annual General Meeting on 11th May 2022, the total Ordinary dividend for the year will be 136.0 pence per share, an increase of 15% over the 118.0 pence per share for the prior year.
Brooks Macdonald Group declares an interim dividend of 26.0p per share
The Brooks Macdonald Group Board has declared an interim dividend of 26.0p (H1 FY21: 23.0p). This represents an increase of 13.0% compared to the previous period. The interim dividend will be paid on 14 April 2022 to shareholders on the register as at 18 March 2022.
Balfour Beatty plc recommends a final dividend of 6.0p per share
Following the 3.0 pence per ordinary share interim dividend declared at the half year, the Balfour Beatty plc Board is recommending a final dividend of 6.0 pence per share, giving a total recommended dividend for the year of 9.0 pence per share (2020: 1.5 pence).
Volution Group Plc declares an interim dividend of 2.30p per share
The Volution Group Plc Board has declared an interim dividend of 2.30 pence per share, up 21.1% (H1 2021: 1.9 pence), demonstrating the Board's continuing confidence in the performance of the Group. The interim dividend will be paid on 3 May 2022 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 25 March 2022.
Just Group Plc recommends a final dividend of 1.0p per share
The Just Group Plc Board is recommending a final dividend of 1.0p (£10m). From 2022 onwards, they intend to declare dividends twice annually with an interim dividend to be declared at their interim results in August and paid in September and the final dividend to be declared at the final results in March and paid in May.
Irish Continental Group Plc proposes an interim dividend of 9.00 cent per share
The Irish Continental Group Plc Board is proposing the payment of a dividend of 9.00 cent per ordinary share on 7 July 2022 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 10 June 2022. Irish dividend withholding tax will be deducted where appropriate.
Savills plc recommends a final ordinary dividend of 12.75p per share
A final ordinary dividend of 12.75p is recommended by the Savills plc Board (2020: 17.0p), alongside a supplemental interim dividend of 15.6p (2020: nil). The Board is also proposing a one-time special dividend of 27.05p being similar to the 2019 final ordinary and supplementary dividends which were cancelled as COVID-19 took hold in March 2020.
Hill & Smith Holdings plc
The Hill & Smith Holdings plc Board is recommending a final dividend of 19.0p per share, making a total dividend for the year of 31.0p per share (2020: 26.7p). In the future, they aim to provide sustainable and progressive dividend growth, targeting a dividend cover of around 2.5 times underlying earnings. The final dividend, if approved, will be paid on 8 July 2022 to shareholders on the register on 6 June 2022.
Thorpe (FW) announces an interim dividend of 1.54p per share
The Thorpe (FW) interim dividend is at the rate of 1.54p per share (Interim 2021: 1.49p) and based on 117,074,433 shares in issue at the announcement date the dividend will amount to £1,803,000 (Interim 2021: £1,736,000). A special dividend of 2.27p amounting to £2,658,000 (Interim 2021: £nil) will also be paid. The interim and special dividends will be paid on 1 April 2022 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 18 March 2022, and the shares become ex-dividend on 17 March 2022.
Capital Limited proposes a final dividend of 2.4 cents per share
In respect of the year ended December 31, 2021, the Capital Limited Directors propose that a final dividend of 2.4 cents (2020: 1.3 cents) per share be paid to shareholders on 10 May 2022 (2020: 04 May 2021). This final dividend is subject to approval by shareholders at the Annual General Meeting. The proposed final dividend is payable to all shareholders on the Register of Members on 7 April 2022 (2020: 9 April 2021). The total estimated final dividend to be paid is $4.59million (2020: $2.47 million).
Prudential plc announces an interim dividend of 11.86 US cents per share
Prudential plc ("Prudential") has today announced its 2021 second interim dividend of 11.86 US cents per ordinary share.
Legal & General Group announce a full year dividend of 18.45p, up 5%
The Legal & General Board has declared a final dividend of 13.27p, giving a full year dividend of 18.45p, up 5% from the prior year (17.57p).
Ibstock PLC announce a recommended final dividend of 5.0p per share
The Ibstock PLC Board has recommended a final dividend of 5.0 pence per share (2020: 1.6p) resulting in a full year dividend of 7.5 pence per share (pps), an increase of 5.9p (2020: 1.6p). The total dividend for 2021 represents a pay-out of 54% of adjusted earnings.
Quilter PLC announce a final dividend of 3.9 pence per share
The Quilter PLC Board is recommending a final dividend of 3.9 pence per share which, together with the Interim Dividend of 1.7 pence per share, takes the proposed Full Year Dividend to 5.6 pence per share (inclusive of a distribution of £25 million, or 1.6 pence per share, in respect of Quilter International's profit contribution). This compares to a 2020 Dividend of 4.6 pence per share. Excluding the contribution from Quilter International, the dividend contribution from continuing operations has increased 39% to 4.0 pence.
Headlam Group PLC announce a final ordinary dividend of 8.6 pence
Headlam Group PLC are proposing a 2021 final ordinary dividend of 8.6 pence per share for approval at May's Annual General Meeting ('AGM'), giving a total annual pay-out for the interim plus final of 14.4 pence, being equivalent to a 2x earnings cover ratio and in line with the Company's published Capital Allocation Priorities, with the 2.0 pence nominal dividend being an additional payment on top.
H & T have proposed full year dividend per share of 12.0p
H & T Group announce a final dividend of 8.0 pence (2020: 6.0 pence) per ordinary share will be paid on 24th June 2022 to those shareholders on the register at the close of business on 13th May 2022. This will bring the full year dividend to 12 pence (2020: 8.5 pence).
Bakkavor Group announce a final dividend of 3.96 pence per Ordinary share proposed
Bakkavor Group propose a final dividend of 3.96 pence per Ordinary share. This provides a total dividend for 2021 of 6.60 pence per Ordinary share, and would be an increase of 10.0% on 2019 (no dividend was paid in respect of 2020). If approved by shareholders, the final dividend will be paid on 30 May 2022.
Keller announce a recommended final dividend of 23.3p
The Keller Board is recommending the payment of a 2021 final dividend of 23.3p per share (2020: 23.3p per share) to be paid on 1 July 2022 to shareholders on the register as at the close of business on 6 June 2022.
Greggs PLC announce a final dividend of 42.0p per share recommended
Greggs plc announce a final dividend of 42.0p per share recommended, taking total ordinary dividend per share to 57.0p
M&G PLC announce an interim dividend of 12.2 pence per share
The M&G Board has declared a second interim dividend for 2021 of 12.2 pence per ordinary share and, an estimated £311m in total. The dividend is expected to be paid on 28 April 2022 and will be recorded as an appropriation of retained earnings in the financial statements at the time that it is paid.
Domino's Pizza PLC announce a final dividend of 6.8p per share
Domino's Pizza Group PLC announce a total dividend for FY21 of 9.8p per share, with final dividend of 6.8p proposed to be paid on 10 May 2022. The ex-dividend date is 7 April 2022, and the record date is 8 April 2022.
Fresnillo PLC announce a final dividend of 24.0 US cents per Ordinary Share
Fresnillo PLC have recommended a final dividend of 24.0 US cents per Ordinary Share, which will be paid on 27 May 2022 to shareholders on the register on 29 April 2022. The dividend will be paid in UK pounds sterling unless shareholders elect to be paid in US dollars. This is in addition to the interim dividend of 9.90 US cents per share amounting to US$73.0 million. This final dividend is higher than the previous year due to the higher profit in 2021, and remains in line with the Group's dividend policy.
ConvaTec Group PLC announce a final dividend of 4.154 cents per share
The ConvaTec Group PLC Board is proposing a final dividend of 4.154 cents to per share which brings the 2021 full year dividend to 5.871 cents per share, a 3.0% increase over the 2020 full year dividend. This level is at the top of their stated policy of 35% to 45% of adjusted net profit and reflects the Board's confidence in the future growth prospects, its underlying financial strength, cash generation and liquidity.
Direct Line Insurance Group plc announce a proposed final ordinary dividend of 15.1 pence per share
Direct Line Insurance Group announce a proposed final ordinary dividend of 15.1 pence per share, making a total of 22.7 pence per share, an increase of 2.7% over the 2020 total ordinary dividend, and announcing a £100.0 million share buyback programme. Strong capital position with an adjusted solvency capital ratio of 160%.
Robert Walters PLC proposed final dividend of 15.0p per share
The Robert Walters PLC Board will be recommending a 36% increase in the final dividend to 15.0p per share, which combined with the interim dividend of 5.4p per share would result in a 32% increase in the total dividend to 20.4p per share (2020: 15.5p).
MTI Wireless Edge announce an increased final dividend of 12% to 2.8 US cents per share
The MTI Wireless Edge Board is to declare a final dividend of US$0.028 per share representing a 12% increase on the previous year (2019: US$0.025). The dividend will be paid on 31 March 2022 to shareholders on the register at the close of trading on 18 March 2022 (ex-dividend on 17 March 2022). The currency translation into British Pounds will be made on 22 March 2022 and there will not be a scrip dividend alternative.
Clarkson PLC is recommending a final dividend of 57pence per share
Clarksons is increasing its dividend for the 19th consecutive year, continuing its progressive dividend policy to reflect the cash-generative nature of the business, the strong balance sheet and record forward order book. In addition, the Board has retained resources to enable it to maximise shareholder value by maintaining flexibility to act swiftly, particularly to opportunities arising from the green transition, technology and other areas of their business.
Morgan Advanced Materials are to recommend a final dividend of 5.9pence per share
The Morgan Advanced Materials PLC Board is recommending a final dividend, subject to shareholder approval, of 5.9 pence per share on the Ordinary share capital of the Group, payable on 20 May 2022 to Ordinary shareholders on the register at the close of business on 29 April 2022. The ex-dividend date is 28 April 2022.
Taylor Wimpey declares a final ordinary dividend of 4.44p per share
Subject to shareholder approval at the AGM scheduled for 26 April 2022 the 2021 final ordinary dividend of 4.44 pence per share will be paid on 13 May 2022 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 1 April 2022 (2020 final dividend: 4.14 pence per share). In combination with the 2021 interim dividend of 4.14 pence per share this gives total ordinary dividends for the year of 8.58 pence per share (2020 ordinary dividend: 4.14 pence per share).
Mondi Plc proposes a final dividend of 45.00 euro cents per share
The Mondi plc Board has recommended an increase in the final 2021 dividend to 45.00 euro cents per share. The final dividend, together with the interim dividend, amount to a total dividend for the year of 65.00 euro cents per share, an increase of 8% on the 2020 total dividend.
Synthomer plc declares a final dividend of 21.3 pence per share
The Synthomer plc Board has recommended a final ordinary dividend of 21.3 pence (2020: 8.6 pence) per share, consistent with their dividend policy, this exceptional increase reflecting the unique year of profitability.
Melrose Industries Plc proposes a final dividend of 1.0p per share
The Melrose Industries Plc Board is proposing a final dividend for 2021 of 1.0 pence per share (2020: 0.75 pence). Combined with the 2021 interim dividend of 0.75 pence per share, this represents a total dividend for the year of 1.75 pence per share (2020: 0.75 pence). The final dividend will be paid on 20 May 2022 to those shareholders on the register at 8 April 2022, subject to approval at the Annual General Meeting ("AGM") on 5 May 2022.
PageGroup Plc proposes final dividend of 10.30p per share
PageGroup Plc is proposing a final dividend of 10.30p (2019: 0.00p) per ordinary share. When taken together with the interim dividend of 4.70p (2019: 4.30p) per ordinary share, this is an increase in the total dividend for the year of 9.6% over the proposed 2019 ordinary dividends to 15.00p per ordinary share. The proposed final dividend, which amounts to £32.9m, will be paid on 17 June 2022 to shareholders on the register as at 20 May 2022, subject to shareholder approval at the Annual General Meeting on 31 May 2022.
Vesuvius Plc proposes a final dividend of 15.0p per share
The Vesuvius Plc Board has recommended a final dividend of 15.0 pence, bringing the total dividend for the year to 21.2 pence per share, which is a 22% increase on the total dividend for 2020 of 17.4 pence per share. If approved at the Annual General Meeting on 18 May 2022, the final dividend will be paid on 27 May 2022 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 19 April 2022.
Schroders Plc proposes a final dividend of 85p per share
The Shroders Board will recommend a final dividend of 85 pence (2020: 79.0 pence). This will bring the total dividend for the year to 122.0 pence (2020: 114.0 pence), which represents a 7% increase compared to 2020. The final dividend will be paid on 5 May 2022 to shareholders on the register on 25 March 2022.
Rentokil Initial plc proposes a final dividend of 4.30p per share
The Rentokil Initial plc Board is recommending a final dividend in respect of 2021 of 4.30p per share, payable to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 8 April 2022, to be paid on 18 May 2022. This equates to a full year dividend of 6.39p per share, an increase of 18.1% compared to 2020.
Tyman plc proposes a final dividend of 8.9p per share
The Tyman plc Board will propose a final dividend of 8.9 pence per share (2020: 4.0 pence), equivalent to £17.4 million based on the shares in issue as at 31 December 2021 at the Annual General Meeting (2020: £7.8 million). The total dividend declared for the 2021 financial year is therefore 12.9 pence per share (2020: 4.0 pence), reflecting a return to the Tyman plc Group's progressive dividend policy after a pause in 2020 due to COVID-19 uncertainty.
Galliford Try Holdings Plc declares an interim dividend of 2.2p per share
The Galliford Try Holdings Plc board has declared an interim dividend of 2.2p per share which will be paid on 8 April 2022 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 11 March 2022.
London Stock Exchange Group proposes a final dividend of 70p per share
The London Stock Exchange Group Board has proposed a final dividend in respect of the year ended 31 December 2021 of 70.0p per share, which amounts to an expected payment of £390 million in May 2021.
ITV PLC proposes a final dividend of 3.3p per share
The ITV Board intends to propose a final dividend of 3.3p for the full year 2021, based on two-thirds of a notional full year dividend of 5.0p. They intend to pay a full year ordinary dividend of at least 5.0p for 2022 which it expects to grow over time whilst balancing further investment behind their strategy and their commitment to investment grade metrics over the medium term.
Coats Group Plc proposes a final dividend of 1.5 cents per share
The Coats Group Plc board has proposed a final dividend of 1.50 cents per share, +15% vs the 2020 final dividend (1.30c). Subject to approval at the forthcoming AGM, the final dividend will be paid on 25 May 2022 to ordinary shareholders on the register at 29 April 2022, with an ex-dividend date of 28 April 2022. Alongside the interim dividend of 0.61 cents per share, this makes a total of 2.11 cents per share for the full year 2021.
Polymetal International Plc have announced a final dividend of US$ 0.52 per share
Polymetal International Plc have announced a final dividend of US$ 0.52 per share (2020: US$ 0.89 per share) or approx. US$ 246 million in total representing 50% of the Group's underlying net earnings for 2H 2021 has been proposed by the Board in accordance with Polymetal's dividend policy. This brings the total dividend declared for the FY 2021 to US$ 0.97 per share (2020: US$ 1.29 per share) or approx. US$ 459 million (2020: US$ 608 million).
St. James's Place Plc have proposed a final dividend of 40.41p per share
Strong growth in St. James's Place Plc's underlying cash result for 2021 drives a total dividend for 2021 of 51.96 pence per share, inclusive of a proposed final dividend of 40.41 pence per share.
Spectris PLC has proposed a final dividend of 48.8p per share
The Spectris PLC Board is proposing to pay a final dividend of 48.8 pence per share, 5% growth year-on-year. When combined with the interim dividend of 23.0 pence per share, this gives a total dividend of 71.8 pence per share for the year. This is in line with their underlying policy of making progressive dividend payments based upon affordability and sustainability.
Howden Joinery Group Plc have proposed a final dividend of 15.2p per share
The Howden Joinery Group Plc Directors have proposed a final dividend in respect of the 52 weeks to 25 December 2021 of 15.2p per share, payable to ordinary shareholders who are on the register of shareholders at 8 April 2022 and payable on 20 May 2022.
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