Recent articles for private investors with a focus on dividend announcements
Shell PLC have announced in 2022 an interim dividend will be set at US$ 0.25 per share
The Board of Shell plc (“Shell” or the “Company”) today Shell plc Fourth Quarter 2021 Interim Dividend announced an interim dividend in respect of the fourth quarter of 2021 of US$ 0.24 per ordinary share.
Alternative Income REIT PLC Board is to declare an interim quarterly dividend of 1.30 pence per share
The Alternative Income REIT PLC Board is to declare an interim quarterly dividend of 1.30 pence per share for the quarter ended 31 December 2021 (quarter ended 30 September 2021: 1.30 pence per share; quarter ended 31 December 2020: 1.00 pence per share). This quarter's interim dividend will be paid as a Property Income Distribution ("PID") and will be paid on 28 February 2022 to shareholders on the register on 11 February 2022. The ex-dividend date will be 10 February 2022.
Renishaw PLC interim dividend of 16.0p per share
The Renishaw PLC Board has approved an interim dividend of 16.0 pence net per share (2021: 14.0p) which will be paid on 11 April 2022 to shareholders on the register on 11 March 2022.
NWF Group have announce an interim dividend of 1.0p per share
The NWF Group Board has approved an interim dividend per share of 1.0p (H1 2020: 1.0p). This will be paid on 3 May 2022 to shareholders on the register as at 18 March 2022. The shares will trade ex-dividend on 17 March 2022. The Group has increased the annual dividend by approximately 5% in each of the last five years reflecting the Group's strong underlying financial performance and position.
SThree announce a final dividend proposed of 8.0 pence per share
The STHree Board has proposed to pay a final dividend at 8.0 pence (2020: 5.0 pence) per share. Taken together with the interim dividend of 3.0 pence (2020: nil pence) per share, this gives a total dividend for the year of 11.0 pence (2020: 5.0 pence) per share.
Porvair PLC have recommended final dividend of 3.5 pence
Revenue 8% higher at £146.3 million (2020: £135.0 million), 12% higher on a constant currency basis.
Diageo plc have announced an increased interim dividend by 5% to 29.36 pence per share
Diageo PLC aims to increase their dividend each year and the decision in respect of the dividend is made with reference to dividend cover as well as current performance trends including sales and profit after tax together with cash generation. Diageo targets dividend cover (the ratio of basic earnings per share before exceptional items to dividend per share) within the range of 1.8-2.2 times. For the year ended 30 June 2021 dividend cover was 1.6 times. It is expected that dividend increases will be maintained at roughly a mid-single digit rate as they look to build dividend cover and operate comfortably within the policy range.
IBOX PLC announce a final dividend of 0.4p per share declared
The IBOX Board has proposed a final dividend of 0.4p to be paid (2020: 0.3p) for FY21, bringing the total for the year to 0.4p (2020: 0.3p). Subject to approval at the AGM, the final dividend will be paid on 8 April 2022 to shareholders on the register at 25 March 2022.
NCC Group declare an unchanged dividend
NCC Group declared dividends of £9.8m paid in the period (H1 2021: £8.8m) comprised the final dividend for FY21 of 3.15p. The Board is declaring an unchanged interim dividend of 1.50p per ordinary share (H1 2021: 1.50p).
IG Group Holdings announce an interim cash dividend of 12.96 pence per share
The IG Holdings Board has approved an interim cash dividend of 12.96 pence per share. The dividend will be paid on 4 March 2022 to those shareholders on the register at the close of business on 3 February 2022.
Totally Health PLC is to declare an interim dividend of 0.5 pence per ordinary share
Further to the release of the Company's interim results on 15 November 2021, Totally plc (AIM: TLY), the provider of a range of healthcare services across the UK and Ireland, is to declare an interim dividend of 0.5 pence per ordinary share. This interim dividend will be paid on 25 February 2022 to shareholders on the register as at 4 February 2022. The shares have an ex-dividend date of 3 February 2022.
Driver Group PLC have proposed a final dividend for 2021 of 0.75p per share
The Driver Group PLC Directors have proposed a final dividend for 2021 of 0.75p per share (2020: 0.75p per share) in addition to the interim dividend paid in October 2021 of 0.75p per share (2020: £nil) This will be paid on 6 April 2022 to shareholders who are on the register of members at the close of business on 25 February 2022 subject to approval at the Group's Annual General Meeting.
Crest Nicholson Holdings have proposed a final dividend of 9.5 pence per share
Crest Nicholson Holdings have proposed a final dividend of 9.5 pence per share. Total dividend for the year of 13.6 pence per share, in line with dividend policy and reflecting confidence in outlook.
Ramsdens Holdings PLC will be recommending a final dividend of 1.2p per share for approval at the forthcoming AGM.
The Board of Ramsdens Holding PLC Board has recommended a final dividend of 1.2p for approval at the forthcoming AGM. This represents the full earnings for the year and takes into account that the Group's strong cash position is sufficient to deliver on its growth plans. Subject to approval at the AGM, the final dividend is expected to be paid on 10 March 2022 for those shareholders on the register on 4 February 2022. The ex-dividend date will be 3 February 2022. As they move forward, they will resume their progressive dividend policy of paying approximately 50% of post-tax profits to shareholders, always subject to executing on the Group's growth opportunities.
Watkins Jones announce full year dividend of 8.2p
The Watkins Jones Board has proposed a final dividend of 5.6 pence per share. Taken together with the interim dividend of 2.6 pence per share, this will give a total dividend for the year of 8.2 pence per share. The dividend is 2.0x covered by adjusted earnings, in line with their stated policy.
Safestore Group are to announce a 17.6pence final dividend
Reflecting the Safestore Group's trading performance, the Board is to recommend a 38.6% increase in the final dividend to 17.6 pence per share (FY2020: 12.7 pence) resulting in a full year dividend up 34.9% to 25.1 pence per share (FY2020: 18.6 pence).
Ideagen PLC have proposed an interim dividend increased by 15% to 0.138 pence per share
The Ideagen PLC Board proposes to increase their interim dividend by 15% to 0.138 pence per share (FY21: 0.120 pence per share) payable on 17th March 2022 to shareholders on the register on 25th February 2022. The corresponding ex-dividend date is 24th February 2022.
Gateley (Holdings) PLC have announced an interim dividend of 3.0p per share
Gateley (Holdings) PLC has approved an interim dividend of 3.0p (H1 21: 2.5p declared in June 2021) per share. This dividend will be paid on 31 March 2022 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 18 February 2022. The shares will go ex-dividend on 17 February 2022. This dividend has not been recognised as a liability in these final statements.
Caledonia Mining Corporation Plc has declared a quarterly dividend of 14 United States cents (US$0.14)
Caledonia Mining Corporation Plc has declared a quarterly dividend of 14 United States cents (US$0.14).
Gore Street Energy Storage Fund have declared a 2.0 pence per share dividend
Gore Street Energy Storage Fund have declared a 2.0 pence per share a dividend will be paid on or around 14 January 2022 to shareholders on the register as of 31 December 2021. The ex-dividend date will be 30 December 2021.
FRP Advisory Board have declared an interim dividend of 0.8pence per share
The FRP Advisory Board have declared an interim dividend for Q2 2022 of 0.8p per eligible share. This dividend will be paid on 25 March 2022 to shareholders on the Company's register on 25 February 2022, with an ex-dividend date of 24 February 2022. This dividend takes the total for H1 2022 to 1.6p per eligible share (H1 2021: 1.6p).
Avon Protection PLC announce a final dividend of 30.6 cents per share, up 30%
The Avon Protection Board is recommending a final dividend of 30.6 cents per share (2020: 23.5 cents) which together with the 14.3 cents per share interim dividend gives a total dividend of 44.9 cents (2020: 34.5 cents), up 30% on last year. The final dividend will be paid in pounds sterling on 11 March 2022 to shareholders on the register at 11 February 2022 with an ex-dividend date of 10 February 2022. The final dividend will be converted into pounds sterling for payment at the prevailing exchange rate immediately prior to payment.
Currys Plc have proposed an interim dividend of 1.00pence per share
Currys have announced a proposed interim dividend for the year ending 30 April 2022 is 1.00p per share. The expected cost of this dividend is £12m and incorporates the agreement with the Group's Employee Benefit Trust to waive its rights to receive dividends.
Character Group plc have announced a final dividend of 9.0p
The Character Group plc Board will be recommending to shareholders a final dividend of 9.0p (2020 H2: 3.0p per share), an increase of 200% when compared to the final dividend last year. Together with the interim dividend of 6.0p per share paid in July 2021, this will, if approved by shareholders, bring the total dividend for the year to 15.0p per share (FY 2020: 5.0p). The 2021 total dividend is covered approximately 2.7 times by underlying annual earnings (2020: 3.6 times).
Begbies Traynor Group have declared a 10% increase of their interim dividend to 1.1pence per share
The Begbies Traynor Group board is to declare a 10% increase in the interim dividend to 1.1p (2020: 1.0p), which builds on the increases over the previous four years and reflects their confidence in sustaining their financial track record and the group's financial position and prospects. They remain committed to a long-term progressive dividend policy, which takes account of the group's earnings growth, their investment plans and cash requirements, together with the market outlook.
Cohort announce an interim dividend increased by 10% to 3.85 pence per share
The Cohort Board is declaring an interim dividend increase of 10% to 3.85 pence per share (2020: 3.50 pence per share). This increase reflects the Board's confidence in the outlook for Cohort and its commitment to a progressive dividend policy. The dividend is payable on 14 February 2022 to shareholders on the register as of 7 January 2022.
RWS Holdings PLC are proposing a final dividend of 8.50p
The RWS Holdings PLC Board is to recommend a final dividend of 8.5p per share, which together with the interim dividend of 2.0p per share, will result in a total dividend for the year of 10.5p per share, an increase of 17% compared to 2020. Subject to final approval at the next AGM, the final dividend will be paid on 25 February 2022, to shareholders on the register as at 28 January 2022.
Chemring Group PLC proposed final dividend increased by 23% to 3.2p
The Chemring Group plc Board is recommending a final dividend in respect of the year ended 31 October 2021 of 3.2p (2020: 2.6p) per ordinary share. With the interim dividend of 1.6p per share (2020: 1.3p), this results in a total dividend of 4.8p (2020: 3.9p) per share, an increase of 23% on the prior year.
Renew Holdings PLC are to propose a final dividend of 11.17pence per share
The Renew Holding PLC Board is to propose a final dividend of 11.17p (2020: 8.33p) per share, an increase of 34 per cent. This will be paid on 4 March 2022 to shareholders on the register as at 28 January 2022, with an ex-dividend date of 27 January 2022. This will represent a full year dividend of 16.0p (2020: 8.33p) per share.
B&M European Value Retail S.A. announces that the Board has declared a special dividend of 25.0p per share
B&M European Value Retail S.A. (the "Company") announces that the Board has declared a special dividend of 25.0p per share, equating to approximately £250m in total.
DWF Group announce an interim dividend of 1.5 pence per share
The DWF Group Board has approved an interim dividend for FY22 of 1.5 pence per share in line with their policy of paying one third of the prior year total dividend as the interim dividend in the following year. The interim dividend for FY22 is payable on 4 March 2022 to shareholders on the register as at 4 February 2022.
Dr. Martens announce an inaugural interim dividend of 1.22 pence per share
The Dr. Martens PLC Board has approved and the Company has declared an interim dividend of 1.22p per share (H1 FY21: nil pence) calculated as a 25% earnings payout which will be paid on 4 February 2022. As previously guided the Board has adopted a progressive dividend policy, taking into account their financial performance, market conditions and their need for financial flexibility. The policy takes into consideration the characteristics of our business, our expectations for future cash flows and their plans for organic investment in innovation and productivity. They intend to pay dividends twice a year following the normal in-year trading profile. The total cost of the declared dividend is £12.2m.
Ashtead Group PLC announce an interim dividend increased by 28% to 12.5¢ per share
The Ashtead Group Board has increased their interim dividend 28% to 12.5¢ per share (2020: 9.76¢ per share).
Paragon Banking Group have announced a final dividend of 18.9 pence per share
The Paragon Banking Group Board is proposing, subject to approval at the AGM on 2 March 2022, a final dividend for the year of 18.9 pence per share (2020: 14.4p per share). This would give a total dividend of 26.1 pence per share (2020: 14.4p per share). This dividend would be in line with the stated policy, giving a dividend cover of 2.50 times (2020: 2.50 times).
Smiths News PLC are to announce a final dividend of 1.15 pence per share
The Smiths News Board have revised the final dividend recommendation for FY2021 to 1.15p per ordinary share from the previously announced 1.0p within the full year results published on 4th November 2021. This will result in a total dividend for the year of 1.65p (FY2020: nil p). Subject to approval at the Company's AGM on 20 January 2022, the final dividend is expected to be paid on 10 February 2022 to all shareholders who are on the register at the close of business on 14 January 2022; the ex-dividend date being 13 January 2022.
Victrex PLC have proposed a final dividend of 46.14p per share
Victrex PLC have proposed a final dividend of 46.14p/share (FY 2020: final dividend 46.14p/share) taking the full year dividend to 59.56p (FY 2020: 46.14p) which reflects the expectation of growth in FY 2022, despite the significant currency and inflation headwinds.
AJ Bell have announced a final dividend of 4.50 pence per share
The AJ Bell Board is pleased to announce both an ordinary dividend of 4.50p and a special dividend of 5.00p per share, which will take the total dividend for the year to 11.96p. This will increase the total ordinary dividend for the financial year compared with the prior year by 13% and including the special dividend will represent an increase of 94%.
Brickability Group PLC have announced an interim dividend of 0.96 pence per share
The Brickability Group PLC Board is recommending an interim dividend of 0.96p per share (H1 2020: 0.8678p) to shareholders on the register at 28 January 2022. The ex-date and payment date for the dividend will be 27 January 2022 and 24 February 2022 respectively.
Liontrust Asset Management plc have announced a first Interim dividend per share of 22.0 pence
The Liontrust Asset Management PLC Board is declaring a first Interim dividend of 22.0 pence per share (2020: 11.0 pence), an increase of 100%, which will be payable on 14 January 2022 to shareholders who are on the register as at 10 December 2021, the shares going ex-dividend on 9 December 2021. Last day for Dividend Reinvestment Plan elections is 22 December 2021.
TPXimpact Holdings PLC have announced an interim dividend of 0.3 pence per share for H1
A dividend of 0.3 pence per share has been declared by TPXimpact Holdings PLC for H1 2022 (H1 2021: 0.2 pence). This will be paid on 28 January 2022 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 21 January 2022.
Redde Northgate PLC interim dividend of 6.0p declared
In the six months to 31 October 2021, a dividend of £29,295,000 was paid (2020 - £nil) representing the final dividend for the year ended 30 April 2021. The Redde Northgate PLC Directors have declared a dividend of 6.0p per share for the six months ended 31 October 2021 (2020 - 3.4p).
The D4T4 Solutions PLC Board interim dividend of 0.85p per share, up 4.9%
For this current half year, the D4T4 Solutions PLC Board is to declare an interim dividend of 0.85p per share, a 4.9% increase over the comparative period last year. This will be paid on 10 January 2022 to Members on the Register as at 10 December 2021. The shares will become ex-dividend on 9 December 2021.
Pennon Group have announce a dividend per share up increased to 11.70 pence
The Pennon Group Board has declared an interim dividend of 11.70 pence, representing an increase of 4.9% on the adjusted base for H1 2020/21. The interim dividend will be paid on 5 April 2022 to shareholders on the register on 28 January 2022. Pennon offers shareholders the opportunity to invest their dividend in a Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRIP).
Future PLC have proposed a final dividend for the year is 2.8p per share
The Future PLC Board is recommending a final dividend of 2.8p per share for the year ended 30 September 2021, payable on 9 February 2022 to all shareholders on the register at close of business on 14 January 2022.
Treatt PLC have proposed a final dividend of 5.50p per share
Treatt PLC have proposed a final dividend of 5.50p per share (2020: 4.16p) increases the total dividend per share for the year to 7.50p, a 25.0% increase on the prior year (2020: 6.00p), representing dividend cover of 3.6 times pre-exceptional earnings for the year and a rolling three-year cover after exceptional items of 3.2 times. The Board considers this to be appropriate at this stage of the Group's development.
The VP PLC Directors have declared an interim dividend of 10.5 pence per share
The VP PLC Directors have declared an interim dividend of 10.5 pence per share payable on 11 January 2022 to shareholders on the register at 10 December 2021. The dividend declared will absorb an estimated £4.15 million.
Topps Tiles have announced a final dividend of 3.1 pence per share
Following consideration of the financial position and performance of the Group, the Topps Tiles PLC Board has decided to propose the resumption of dividend payments and to readopt the previous policy of paying approximately half of adjusted EPS as dividends. Moving forward, the interim dividend would be set at approximately one third of the prior full year dividend. The Group will evaluate its capital allocation policy in the coming year.
DiscoverIE group have announced an increase in the interim dividend of 6% to 3.35p per share
The DiscoverIE Board are to declare an increase in the interim dividend of 6% to 3.35p per share (H1 2020/21: 3.15p per share). Since 2010, the annual dividend per share has doubled and the total dividend payment has increased by nearly 400%.
Shaftsebury PLC has recommended a final dividend of 4.0p per share
The Shaftsebury PLC Board has recommended a final dividend of 4.0p per share (2020: nil). If approved at the 2022 AGM, the dividend will be paid on 11 February 2022, with 2.75p as a PID and 1.25p as an ordinary dividend. Totalling £15.4 million, the final dividend is 11.1% higher than EPRA earnings per share, reflecting the sustained revival of the West End and their operations, much improved prospects for the return to normal conditions and their strong financial position. As noted above, in future years, EPRA earnings will likely be lower than the related cash flows, as the cost of rent waivers unwinds. Consequently, from next year, they will use Covid-adjusted EPRA earnings as one measure in determining the level of dividends.
Circle Properties have announced a proposed interim dividend of 3.5p per share
The Circle Properties have Board declared an interim dividend of 3.5p, which will be paid on 14 January 2022 to shareholders on the register on 10 December 2021, with an ex-dividend date of 9 December 2021. This dividend is an increase of 40% on 2020's COVID-19 impacted interim dividend of 2.5p and importantly, 6% ahead of 2019's interim dividend of 3.3p.
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