Recent articles for private investors with a focus on dividend announcements
Tracsis Plc declares interim dividend of 0.9p per share
The Directors of Tracsis Plc have declared an interim dividend of 0.9 pence per share which will be paid on 6 May 2022 to shareholders on the register at 19 April 2022. This is a restoration of their progressive dividend policy which was adopted in 2012.
Epwin PLC group have proposed a final dividend of 2.35 pence per share
The Epwin Group Plc Board is recommending a final dividend of 2.35 pence per share (2020: 1.00 pence per share) to be paid on 6 June 2022 to shareholders on the register on 13 May 2022. Along with the interim dividend of 1.75 pence per ordinary share, paid in October 2021, this takes the full year dividend to 4.10 pence per ordinary share (2020: 1.00 pence per share).
The Hilton Food Group Plc Board has proposed final dividend of 21.5p
The Hilton Food Group Plc has maintained a progressive dividend policy since flotation. The Board is satisfied that the Group has adequate headroom under its existing facilities and that it is appropriate to continue to operate this dividend policy. With the proposed final dividend of 21.5p per ordinary share, total dividends in respect of 2021 will be 29.7p per ordinary share, an increase of 14.2% compared to last year.
Lookers PLC have announced reinstatement of a dividend with a proposed full year dividend of 2.5 pence per share
The Lookers PLC Board is delighted to confirm that 2022 will see a return to the Company paying dividends, and is proposing a final dividend of 2.5 pence per share in respect of 2021 to be paid in June 2022. Thereafter the Board intends to adopt a progressive dividend policy, underpinned by a capital structure aimed at providing long-term sustainable returns to shareholders.
Wentworth Resources announce a final dividend of 1.16 pence per share
The Wentworth Resources Ltd.Directors have proposed a final dividend of 1.16 pence per ordinary share be paid, subject to shareholder approval at the Company's Annual General Meeting, to the holders of the ordinary shares who are on the register of members of the Company at 6.00 p.m. on 1 July 2022. The proposed final dividend will bring distributions to shareholders with regard to the financial year ended 31 December 2021 to $4 million, in line with the Company's stated commitment to a sustainable and progressive dividend policy.
Quixant Plc proposes dividend of 2.4 pence per share
The Quixant Plc Board has proposed a dividend for the year ended 31 December 2021 of 2.4 pence per share (2020: 2.0p per share). This dividend will be payable on 26 August 2022 to all shareholders on the register on 29 July 2022. The corresponding ex-dividend date is 28 July 2022.
Next Fifteen Communications Group plc recommends final dividend of 8.4 pence per share
The Next Fifteen Communications Group plc Board is recommending the payment of a final dividend for the year ended 31 January 2020 of 8.4p per share, which would represent a total dividend of 12p for the year. The final dividend represents an increase of 20% on the final dividend in the prior year.
Belvoir Group Plc announces a final dividend of 4.5 pence per share
Belvoir Group Plc Board has announced an 18% increase in their total dividend up to 8.5p (2020: 7.2p) per share. There is a final dividend for 2021 of 4.5p per share payable on 30 May 2022.
Medica Group Plc proposes a final dividend of 1.79 pence per share
In line with Medica Group Plc's progressive dividend policy outlined at the Capital Markets Day last year, their directors are proposing a final dividend for 2021 of 1.79 pence per share. The final dividend will be paid on 22 July 2022 to shareholders on the register on 24 June 2022 subject to approval by shareholders at the 2022 Annual General Meeting (AGM). The total dividends for 2021 2.68 pence per share represent an increase of 5% over 2020.
Xpediator Plc Board recommends final dividend of 0.60 pence per share
The Xpediator Plc Board is recommending a final dividend of 0.60 pence per share to be paid to shareholders on 1 July 2022. Taken with the first interim dividend of 0.50p per share, this takes the total dividend to 1.10p per share (2020: 1.5p per share). The proposed final dividend will be payable to shareholders on the register on 20 May 2022, with the ex-dividend date being 19 May 2022.
James Halstead declares an interim dividend of 2.25p per share
The James Halstead plc Board has decided to declare an increased interim dividend of 2.25 pence per share payable on 10 June 2022 to those shareholders on the register on 6 May 2022. This represents a 5.9% increase on the interim dividend paid last year (2.125p).
Provident Financial PLC announce a proposed interim dividend of 12pence per share
The Provident Financial PLC Board has proposed an interim dividend of 12p per share in respect of FY'21. The dividend will be payable to those shareholders on the register as at 22 April 2022, with an ex-dividend date of 21 April 2022, and will be paid on 20 May 2022.
Curtis Banks Group Plc have proposed final dividend of 6.5p
The Curtis Banks Board proposes a final dividend of 6.5p per share (2020: 6.5p) which, if approved by shareholders, will be paid on 1 June 2022 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 6 May 2022. Total dividends for the year are therefore 9.0p per share (2020: 9.0p).
Eleco Plc announce a final recommended dividend of 0.40 pence per share
The Eleco Board has decided to recommend a final cash dividend 0.40 pence per share.
Chesnara plc recommends final dividend of 14.7p per share
The Chesnara plc Board has recommended a final dividend of 14.7 pence per share, which is expected to be paid on 24 May 2022. The ordinary shares will be quoted ex-dividend on the London Stock Exchange as of 7 April 2022. The record date for eligibility for payment will be 8 May 2022.
Mears Group proposes final dividend of 5.50p per share
The Mears Group Board is proposing a final dividend of 5.50 pence per share, bringing the total dividend for the year to 8.00 pence per share. The Mears Group Board's policy is to pay a progressively growing dividend, keeping cover at between 2x and 2.5x of normalized earnings.
Anglo Pacific Group have announced a final dividend proposed of 1.75p per share
The Anglo Pacific Group Board have recommended that the final dividend be announced at 1.75p. Should this be approved at the 2022 AGM, the total dividends for 2021 will be 7p (2020: 9p). Whilst their dividend cover is high by historical comparison, it reflects the recycling of elevated earnings from Kestrel, in particular into reduction in leverage levels to prepare for further acquisitions in future facing commodities that will replace coking coal as Kestrel winds down over the next few years.
Keywords Studios PLC has recommended a final dividend of 1.45p per share
The Keywords Studios PLC Board's progressive dividend policy seeks to reflect the Group's continued growth in earnings and strong cash generation, balanced with the need to retain the resources to fund growth opportunities, in line with their strategy.
Central Asia Metals Plc announces a final dividend of 12p per share
Central Asia Metals Plc has declared a final dividend of 12 pence per share (2020: 8 pence). This brings the 2021 full year dividend of 20 pence per share (2020: 14 pence). It represents 45% of 2021 free cash flow, in line with their stated dividend policy. It is payable on 30 May 2022 to shareholders registered on 6 May 2022
S & U plc announces a final dividend of 57p per share
The S & U plc Board has proposed a final dividend of 57p per share (2021: 43p). This dividend is subject to the approval of shareholders at their AGM on 26 May 2022. This final dividend will be paid on 8 July to shareholders on the register on 17 June 2022.
Personal Group Holdings recommends a final ordinary dividend of 5.3p per share
The Personal Group Holdings Board has recommended a final ordinary dividend of 5.3 pence per share which will be paid to shareholders on 20 May. This makes a total ordinary dividend for 2021 of 10.6 pence per share.
Animalcare Group Plc proposes a final dividend of 2.4p per share
The Animalcare Group Plc Board is proposing a final dividend of 2.4 pence per share (2020: 2.0 pence per share) in line with pre-COVID levels. Subject to shareholder approval at the Annual General Meeting to be held on 7 June 2022, the final dividend will be paid on 8 July 2022 to shareholders whose names are on the Register of Members at close of business on 10 June 2022. The ordinary shares will become ex-dividend on 9 June 2022.
Barr(A.G.) plc recommends a final dividend of 10.0p per share
The A.G. Barr Board recommends a final dividend of 10.0 pence per share to give a proposed total dividend for the full year of 12.0 pence per share. The final dividend is payable on 10 June 2022 to shareholders on the Register of Members at the close of business on 13 May 2022. The ex-dividend date is 12 May 2022.
Bellway plc announces an interim dividend of 45.0p per share
Bellway plc has announced an interim dividend of 45.0 pence per share (2021 - 35.0p, 2020 - nil), a rise of 28.6%. The Board anticipates that the dividend cover will be 3 times underlying earnings for the full financial year.
Bioventix Plc announces an interim dividend of 52p per share
The Bioventix Plc board has announced a first interim dividend of 52 pence per share, which represents a 20% increase on the interim dividend paid last year (43 pence per share). The shares will be marked ex-dividend on the 7 April 2021 and the dividend will be paid on 22 April 2021 to shareholders on the register at close of business on 8 April 2021.
Robinson PLC announce a final dividend of 3.0p per share
The Robinson PLC Board proposes a final dividend of 3.0p per share to be paid on 15 July 2022 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 1 July 2022. The ordinary shares become ex-dividend on 30 June 2022. This brings the total dividend declared for 2021 to 5.5p (2020: 8.5p including the deferred final dividend for 2019).
Judges Scientific announce a proposed final dividend of 47p
The Judges Scientific Board is recommending a final dividend of 47p per share subject to approval at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting on 24 May 2022, which will make a total distribution of 66p per share in respect of 2021 (2020: 55p per share). The total dividend per share is 3.6 times covered by adjusted earnings per share (2020: 3.2 times).
Kenmare Resources have recommended a 2021 dividend of $32.1 million or USc32.71 per share
The Kenmare Resource Board have recommended 2021 dividend of $32.1 million or USc32.71 per share (2020: USc10.00), up 227% on 2020, comprising an interim dividend of USc7.29 per share (paid in October 2021) and a final dividend of USc25.42 per share (expected to be paid in June 2022)
ContourGlobal PLC announce a fourth quarter dividend of 4.465 cents per share
Contour Global announce their fourth quarter dividend of 4.465 cents per share, equivalent to $29.3 million, will be paid on 14th April 2022. The dividend receivable in pounds sterling will be based on the exchange rate on the applicable announcement date.
Eurocell PLC announce a final dividend proposed of 6.4 pence per share
The Eurocell PLC Board proposes a final dividend of 6.4 pence per share, resulting in total dividends for the year of 9.6 pence per share. No dividends were paid in respect of 2020 due to the impact of COVID-19.
Cenkos Securities announce a final dividend of 3.0p per share
The Cenkos Securities Board is confident in the Company's strong capital position and encouraged by its strategic direction and so is to announce a final dividend of 3.0p per share (2020: 2.5p per share) which results in a total dividend for the year of 4.25p per share (2020: 3.5p per share).
Essentra PLC the Board has recommended a final dividend of 4.0p per share
The Essentra PLC Board of Directors recommends a final dividend of 4.0 pence per 25 pence ordinary share (FY 2020: 3.3p). The final dividend will be paid on 1 June 2022 to equity holders on the share register on 22 April 2022: the ex-dividend date will be 21 April 2022. Essentra operates a Dividend Re-Investment Programme ("DRIP"), details of which are available from the Company's Registrars, Computershare Investor Services PLC: the final date for DRIP elections will be 11 May 2022.
Marshalls Group propose a final dividend of 9.6pence per share
The Marshalls Group PLC have maintained a progressive dividend policy of two times dividend cover over the business cycle. The aim of this policy is to increase returns for shareholders.
EMIS Group PLC announce a final dividend of 17.6pence per share
The EMIS Board have proposed an increase in their final dividend to 17.6p (2020: 16.0p) per ordinary share, payable on 17 May 2022 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 19 April 2022. This would make a total dividend of 35.2p (2020: 32.0p) per ordinary share for 2022. This is 10% higher than in the prior year, reflecting the underlying growth of the Group and its positive future prospects.
The FDM Holdings Group Board has recommended a final dividend of 18 pence per share
During the year, the FDM Group Holdings paid three dividends totalling £46.8 million, representing 43.0 pence per share.
Portmeirion Group plc announce a reinstated final dividend proposed at 13.00p per share
The Portmeiron Group plc Board are recommending a final dividend of 13.00p (2020: £nil). Total dividends paid and proposed for the year would therefore be 13.00p (2020: £nil).
4imprint Group plc has recommended a final dividend of 30.00 cents per share
The 4imprint Group plc Board has recommend a final dividend per share of 30.00c (2020: nil), giving a total paid and proposed 2021 dividend of 45.00c (2020: nil). This reflects the Group's financial performance in the second half of the year, and is in line with their balance sheet funding and capital allocation guidelines. They reintroduced dividend payments at the half year, when the Board declared an interim dividend of 15.00c per share (2020: nil).
IP Group Plc has recommended a final dividend of 0.77p per share
The IP Group Plc Board is recommending a final dividend of 0.72 pence per share, taking the 2021 full-year dividend to 1.2 pence per share (2020:1 pps).
RPS Group plc has declared a final dividend of 0.44 pence per share
The RPS Group plc Board has declared a final dividend of 0.44p per share (£1.2m) (2020: nil) which will be paid on 20 May 2022 to holders of ordinary shares on the Company's register of members at the close of business on 22 April 2022, subject to approval at the Annual General Meeting on 26 April 2022. This aligns with RPS Group's recently announced capital allocation policy and reflects the Board's desire to return to paying dividends to shareholders balanced with the need to retain capital in the business to capitalise on organic and acquisitive growth opportunities.
Centamin PLC announce a final dividend of 5 US cents per share
A final dividend in respect of the year ended 31 December 2021 of 5 US cents per share, totalling approximately US$57.8 million has been proposed by the Centamin PLC Board of Directors and is subject to shareholder approval at the annual general meeting on 10 May 2022. These financial statements do not reflect the dividend payable.
Restore Plc has proposed a final dividend of 4.7 pence per share
The Restore Plc Board is recommending a final dividend of 4.7 pence per share, which is payable on 8 July 2022.
Fever-Tree Drinks Plc has recommended a final dividend of 10.47 pence per share
The Fever-Tree Drinks Plc Board is recommending a final dividend of 10.47 pence per share in respect of 2021 (2020: 10.27 pence per share). If approved, this would bring the sum of the interim and final ordinary dividend in respect of 2021 to 15.99 pence per share (2020: 15.68 pence per share). If approved by shareholders at the AGM on 19 May 2022 the final dividend will be paid on 27 May 2022 to shareholders on the register on 7 April 2022.
Centaur Media has proposed a final dividend of 0.5p per share
The Centaur Media Board is proposing a final dividend of 0.5p per share, a total of 1p per share for the 2021 financial year. This is in line with their dividend policy to distribute 40% of adjusted earnings after taxation, subject to a minimum of 1p per share.
Computacenter has proposed a final dividend of 49.4p per share
The Computacenter Board has proposed an increase in the final dividend to 49.4 pence per share, reflecting both their performance and confidence in the outlook for the Group. If approved by shareholders at Computacenter's 2022 Annual General Meeting, this will bring the full-year dividend for 2021 to 66.3 pence per share. This represents an increase of 30.8 per cent over that paid for 2020. This remains in line with their stated long-term dividend policy of paying a dividend that is covered between 2.0 and 2.5 times by adjusted diluted EPS.
Anpario PLC announce a proposed final dividend of 7.0p
The Anpario PLC Board is recommending a final dividend of 7.0 pence per share (2020: 6.25 pence) making a total of 10.0 pence per share for the year (2020: 9.0 pence), an increase of 11.1%. This dividend, payable on 29 July to shareholders on the register on 15 July, reflects the Board's continued confidence in the Group and its ability to generate cash.
Science Group Plc has proposed a final dividend of 5 pence per share
The Science Group Plc Board has proposed a final dividend for 2021 of 5.0 pence per share (2020: 4.0 pence per share). The dividend is subject to approval by shareholders at the next Annual General Meeting.
DFS Furniture Plc has declared an interim ordinary dividend of 3.7p per share
The DFS Furniture Plc Board has declared an interim ordinary dividend of 3.7 pence per share (11.2 pence total dividend payments over the last twelve months). In addition the Group will pay a 10.0 pence special dividend and repurchase for cancellation up to £25m of the Group's shares, with the buyback commencing immediately. The interim dividend of 3.7 pence per share and special dividend of 10.0 pence per share will be payable on 25 May 2022 to shareholders on the register on 8 April 2022.
Smart Metering Systems Plc has proposed a dividend of 27.5p per share
The Smart Metering Systems Plc Board is proposing a 27.5p per share dividend (FY 2020: 25.0p). The dividend demonstrates the sustainable growth delivered by SMS's strategy and is covered by long-term index-linked cash flows from the existing metering and data asset base.
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