Recent articles for private investors with a focus on dividend announcements
The DCC Board is proposing an 11.2% increase in the final dividend to 119.93 pence per share
The DCC Board is proposing an 11.2% increase in the final dividend to 119.93 pence per share, which, when added to the interim dividend of 55.85 pence per share, gives a total dividend for the year of 175.78 pence per share. This represents a 10.0% increase over the total prior year dividend of 159.80 pence per share. The dividend is covered 2.4 times by adjusted earnings per share (2021: 2.4 times). It is proposed to pay the final dividend on 21 July 2022 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 27 May 2022.
Shoe Zone PLC proposes an interim Dividend of 2.5pence per share
The Shoe Zone Board is to propose an interim dividend of 2.5p per share. The interim dividend will become payable on 17 August 2022 to those shareholders on the Company's register as at the close of business on the record date 15 July 2022. The ex-dividend date is 14 July 2022. The Company will otherwise continue to review management of its cash resources which may include special dividend and/or buyback programme, details of which will be announced in due course.
Imperial Brands plc announce an interim dividend of 42.54 pence per share
The Imperial Brands plc Group paid two dividends of 48.48 pence per share in December 2021 and March 2022.
Diploma PLC announce an interim dividend of 15.0pence per share
The Diploma PLC Directors have declared an interim dividend of 15.0p per share (2021: 12.5p) which will be paid on 10 June 2022 to shareholders on the register on 27 May 2022. The total value of the dividend will be £18.7m (2021: £15.6m). No liability has been recognised on the balance sheet at 31 March 2022 in respect of the interim dividend (2021: same).
Diversified energy are to announce an interim dividend of 4.25 cents per share
Diversified Energy Company PLC is to announce that the Board has declared an interim dividend of 4.25 cents per share in respect of 1Q22 for the three month period ended 31 March 2022, consistent with 4Q21 and a 6% increase over 1Q21 (4.00 cents).
Hipgnosis PLC have announced a dividend of 1.3125 pence per
The Dividend of 1.3125 pence per Ordinary Share will be payable to Shareholders on the register as at 20 May 2022 with an associated ex-dividend date of 19 May 2022 and a payment date of 15 June 2022.
Titon Holdings announce an interim dividend of 1.5p per share
Titon Holdings PLC announce an Interim dividend of 1.5p per share approved by the Board to be paid on 1 July 2022.
BT announce a final dividend declared at 5.39p per share
BT Group announce FY22 final dividend declared at 5.39p per share, bringing the full year total to 7.70p per share
Concurrent Technologies announce a dividend maintained at 2.55 pence per share for the year
The Concurrent Board has proposed a final dividend of 1.40 pence per share (second interim dividend in 2020: 1.45 pence) which, when added to the first interim dividend of 1.15 pence per share (2020: 1.10 pence), will make a total of 2.55 pence per share for the year (2020: 2.55 pence). Keeping a flat dividend reflects the ongoing concerns on the component shortage and the Group plans to engage with shareholders on the future dividend strategy. The total cost of the final dividend amounts to £1,034,600.
3i Group announce a total dividend of 46.5 pence per share
3i GrTotal dividend of 46.5 pence per share for FY2022, with a second FY2022 dividend of 27.25 pence per share to be paid in July 2022 subject to shareholder approval.
The Character Group plc are declaring an interim dividend of 7.0p per share
The Character Group plc Board remains committed to maintaining a progressive dividend policy. Reflecting its confidence in the Company's ability to continue to grow profits and generate and develop further sustainable cash flow, the Board is declaring an interim dividend of 7.0p per share (HY 2021: 6.0p; final dividend 2021: 9.0p). This interim dividend, which is covered 3.6 times by the earnings before highlighted items (HY 2021: 3.8 times), will be paid on 29 July 2022 to shareholders on the register as at the close of business on 15 July 2022. The shares will be marked ex-dividend on 14 July 2022.
Grainger PLC announce an interim dividend of 2.08 pence per share
Grainger PLC have announce in line with their policy to distribute the equivalent of 50% of net rental income with a one third, two third split between the interim and final dividend payments, respectively, their interim dividend is 2.08 pence per share, up 14%
Airtel Africa board recommends a final dividend of 3 cents per share
In October 2021, the Airtel Africa Board approved an upgrade to the progressive dividend policy as a result of continued strong business performance and significant progress made in reducing the leverage ratio. The new policy aims to grow the dividend annually by a mid to high-single digit percentage from a new base of 5 cents per share for FY'22, with a continued focus to further strengthen the balance sheet.
Vertu Motors plc announce a final Dividend of 1.05p per share recommended
Vertu Motors PLC paid an interim dividend of £2,327,000 (0.65p per share) in respect of the year ended 28 February 2022 was paid in January 2022.
i3 Energy PLC announce an increased dividend
i3 Energy is to announce that due to ongoing performance of its production assets, positive results from the initial phase of its 2022 development drilling programme, and continuing commodity price strength and the resultant positive impact on their cash flow projections, the Company has decided to increase the minimum dividend to be paid in 2022 by 25% from £11.827mm to £14.784mm. The increase will be implemented by increasing the monthly dividend.
The Anexo Board is to propose a final dividend of 1.0p per share
The Anexo Board is to propose a final dividend of 1.0p per share, which if approved at the Annual General Meeting to be held on 16 June 2022 will be paid on 24 June 2022 to those shareholders on the register at the close of business on 20 May 2022. The shares will become ex-dividend on 19 May 2022. An interim dividend of 0.5p per share was paid on 22 October 2021 (2020: total dividend 1.5p per share).
Compass Group PLC have announced an interim dividend 9.4 pence per share
The Compass PLC Board has approved an interim dividend of 9.4 pence per share to be payable in July 2022. The Group is also commencing a share buyback programme with up to £500m during this calendar year.
Shanta Gold have announced a Maiden dividend paid in April 2021 and interim dividend paid in October 2021, totalling approximately US$2.8 million during 2021.
Shanta Gold have announced a Maiden dividend paid in April 2021 and interim dividend paid in October 2021, totalling approximately US$2.8 million during 2021.
Treatt PLC announce an interim dividend of 2.50 pence per
Consistent with theTreatt PLC interim dividend policy in prior years, the interim dividend is determined as approximately one-third of the previous year's total dividend. Consequently, the Board has declared an increase to the interim dividend of 25.0% to 2.50 pence per share (2021 interim dividend: 2.00 pence per share) reflecting their confidence in the future, which will be payable on 11 August 2022 to all shareholders on the register at close of business on 1 July 2022.
Cerillion PLC announce an interim dividend up 24% to 2.6p
The Cerillion PLC Board is to declare an increased interim dividend of 2.6p per share (H1 2021: 2.1p), a 24% rise year-on-year. The interim dividend will become payable on 17 June 2022 to those shareholders on the Company's register as at the close of business on the record date of 27 May 2022 The ex-dividend date is 26 May 2022.
Victrex PLC have proposed an interim dividend of 13.42pence per share
With positive cash generation and a strong trading performance, the Victrex Group is proposing an interim dividend of 13.42p/share (H1 2021: 13.42p/share).
Numis Corporation plc announce an interim dividend increased to 6.0p
The Numis Corporation Board has approved the payment of an interim dividend of 6.00p per share (2021: interim 5.50p per share). This dividend will be payable on 21 June 2022 to shareholders on the register of members at the close of business on 20 May 2022.
The Learning Technologies Board is proposing a final dividend of 0.7p, an increase of 40%,
The Learning Technologies Group PLC Board is recommending a final dividend of 0.7 pence per share (2020: 0.5 pence). The total cash cost of the final dividend is approximately £5.5 million.
For the first quarter BP have announced a dividend of 5.46 cents per ordinary share payable in June 2022
BP today announced an interim dividend of 5.46 cents per ordinary share which is expected to be paid on 24 June 2022 to ordinary shareholders and American Depositary Share (ADS) holders on the register on 13 May 2022. The ex-dividend date will be 12 May 2022.
Whitbread plc declares final dividend of 34.7 pence per share
The Whitbread plc Board has declared a final dividend per share of 34.7p, resulting in a total dividend payment of £70m, payable on 1 July 2022, reflecting both their confidence in the outlook of the group.
Sainsbury plc has declared a final dividend of 9.9 pence per share
Sainsbury plc has declared a final dividend of 9.9 pence per share. This brings the full-year dividend to 13.1 pence per share, a 24% increase, reflecting the strong growth in earnings per share and covered 1.9 times by underlying earnings.
Associated British Foods plc declares an interim dividend of 13.8p per share
The Associated British Foods plc Company has declared that an interim dividend of 13.8 pence per share will be paid on 8 July 2022 to shareholders on the register of members as at the close of business on 10 June 2022. The ex-dividend date is 9 June 2022. The Company operates a dividend reinvestment plan ('DRIP'). The final date for receipt or withdrawal of elections under the DRIP will be 24 June 2022.
Focusrite Plc declares interim dividend of 1.85p per share
Focusrite Plc has declared an interim dividend of 1.85 pence, 23.3% growth compared to HY21 dividend of 1.5 pence announced in May 2021
Gulf Keystone Petroleum announces dividend of 23.778 pence per share
Gulf Keystone Petroleum has announced a dividend of 23.778p per common share. This will be paid on 13 May 2022 to those shareholders on the register of members of Gulf Keystone as at 29 April 2022.
Christie Group recomends a final dividend of 2.0p per share
The Christie Group directors have recommended a final dividend of 2.0p per share (2020: 0.0p), increasing the total dividend to 3.0p for the year (2020: 0.0p). If approved, the dividend will be paid on 8 July 2022 to those shareholders on the register on 10 June 2022.
Lok'n Store Group plc declare a 5p interim dividend
Lok'n Store Group plc has declared an interim dividend of 5 pence per share, up 15.5% on the 4.33 pence per share interim dividend last year. The increase in the interim dividend follows a consistent pattern reflecting the continued growth of the Lok'n Store Group. The interim dividend will be paid on 10 June 2022 to shareholders on the register on 6 May 2022. The ex-dividend date will be 5 May 2022. The final deadline for Dividend Reinvestment Election by investors is 20 May 2022. The final dividend will be declared when the Group's full year results are announced in late October 2022.
Churchill China plc proposes a 2021 final dividend of 17.3 pence per share
The Churchill China plc board has proposed a final dividend of 17.3p (2020: nil) per ordinary share. This gives a total for the year of 24.0p (2020: nil) per ordinary share. This dividend will be payable on 27 June 2022 to shareholders on the register on 31 May 2022 and reflects their confidence in the progress of the business and the maintenance of their financial position.
Carrs Group announce an interim dividend of 1.175pence per share
Carrs Group have announced a first interim dividend of 1.175 pence per ordinary share will be paid on 7 June 2022 to shareholders on the register on 29 April 2022. The ex-dividend date will be 28 April 2022.
JTC Plc announces final dividend of 6.75 pence per share
The JTC Plc board has announced a final dividend of 6.75 pence per share.
Tesco announce proposed final dividend of 7.70 pence per share
The Tesco plc Board is to propose to pay a final dividend of 7.70 pence per ordinary share, taking the full-year dividend to 10.90 pence per ordinary share, including the payment of an interim dividend of 3.20 pence per ordinary share in November 2021. This year's final dividend is +19.1% higher than last year, reflecting the increase in retail and Tesco Bank adjusted operating profit and the impact from last year's policy exception. It is their intention to pay a progressive dividend going forward - i.e. they aim to grow the dividend per share each year, broadly targeting a pay-out of around 50% of earnings.
M Winkworth Plc has declared an interim dividend of 2.7 pence per share
M Winkworth Plc will pay a dividend of 2.7p per ordinary share for the first quarter of 2022 to shareholders. The record date is Friday 22/04/2022 and the estimated payment date is Thursday 19/05/2022.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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