Recent articles for private investors with a focus on dividend announcements
Finsbury Food Group plc announce an 0.83p interim dividend proposed to be paid on 21 April 2022
The Finsbury Food Group plc Board of Directors is announcing an interim dividend for the year ending 2 July 2022 of 0.8p per share (H1 2020: nil). The interim dividend will be paid on 21 April 2022 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 25 March 2022. The election deadline for participants in the Company's Dividend Re-investment Plan will be 29 March 2022.
Sylvania Platinum announce a final dividend of 4p per Ordinary Share
On 3 December 2021, the Sylvania Plaitium Limited Board paid a dividend for FY2021 totalling $14.6 million, equating to 4p per Ordinary Share, to shareholders on the register on the record date of 29 October 2021.
Dechra Pharmaceuticals plc announce an interim dividend increased by 8.0% to 12.00 pence
The Dechra Pharmaceuticals plc Board is to declare an interim dividend of 12.00 pence per share, which represents a growth of 8.0% on the prior period. The dividend will be payable on 7 April 2022 to shareholders on the Register at 4 March 2022. The ordinary shares will become ex-dividend on 3 March 2022.
Tristel announce an interim dividend of 2.62p per share
Tristel announce an interim dividend of 2.62p per share to be paid to shareholders on the register on 8 April 2022. The associated ex-dividend date is 7 April 2022.
Natwest Group have announced a final dividend of 7.5p
Natwest Group PLC have announced that the directors have recommended a final dividend of £844 million, or 7.5p per ordinary share (2020 - £364 million, or 3.0p) subject to shareholder approval at the Annual General Meeting on 28 April 2022.
Segro PLC 2021 full year dividend increased 10 per cent to 24.3 pence
The Segro PLC Board is to recommend a final dividend for 2021 of 16.9 pence which is estimated to result in a distribution of up to £203 million. The total dividend paid and proposed per share in respect of the year ended 31 December 2021 is 24.3 pence (2020: 22.1 pence).
Standard Chartered have announce a proposed final dividend of 9c per share
The Standard Chartered PLC Board has recommended a final dividend of 9 cents per share, or $277 million, with the full year dividend an increase of one-third from 2020. They have also announced a share buy-back programme and will shortly start purchasing and then cancelling up to $750 million of ordinary shares.
Moneysupermarket.com full-year dividend maintained at 11.71p
The Moneysupermarket.com Group Board has recommended a final dividend of 8.61p pence per share (2020: 8.61p), making the proposed full year dividend 11.71p pence per share (2020: 11.71p). This reflects the ongoing good cash conversion of the business, strong balance sheet and the Board's confidence in the future prospects of the Group.
Reckitt Benckiser Group have proposed a full year dividend of 174.6p
Reckitt Benckiser Group have announced their 2021 proposed dividend of 174.6p remains in line with 2020 consistent with our approach of sustaining 2019 levels to rebuild dividend cover to two times. Thereafter, they intend to grow the dividend progressively in line with adjusted net income.
British American Tobacco have declared an interim dividend of 217.8pence per share
The British American Tobacco PLC Board has declared an interim dividend of 217.8p per ordinary share of 25p for the year ended 31 December 2021, payable in four equal quarterly instalments of 54.45p per ordinary share in May 2022, August 2022, November 2022 and February 2023. This represents an increase of 1.0% on 2020 (2020: 215.6p per share), and a pay-out ratio, on 2021 adjusted diluted earnings per share, of 66.2%.
Lancashire Holdings LTD final dividend declared of $0.10
Lancashire Holdings LTD have announced that its Board of Directors will declare a final dividend for 2021 of $0.10 (approximately £0.07) per common share, subject to a shareholder vote of approval at the AGM to be held on 27 April 2022, which will result in an aggregate payment of approximately $24.2 million. On the basis that the final dividend is approved by shareholders at the AGM, the dividend will be paid in Pounds Sterling on 10 June 2022 (the “Dividend Payment Date”) to shareholders of record on 13 May 2022 (the “Record Date”) using the £ / $ spot market exchange rate at 12 noon London time on the Record Date.
Unilever plc have declared a interim dividend of £0.3602 pence per share
The Unilever plc Board has declared a quarterly interim dividend for Q4 2021 of £0.3602 per Unilever PLC ordinary share or €0.4268 per Unilever PLC ordinary share at the applicable exchange rate issued by WM/Reuters on 8 February 2022.
MJ Gleeson PLC announce a 6pence per share interim dividend
The MJ Gleeson Board is declaring an interim dividend of 6.0 pence per share (H1 20/21: 5.0 pence per share). It is expected that the interim dividend will represent one third of the total dividend for the year.
Astrazeneca PLC announce an interim dividend of $1.97 per share
The Astrazeneca PLC Board have announced an interim dividend of $1.97 per share (145.3 pence, 18.00 SEK) has been declared, meaning a full-year dividend per share of $2.87 (210.1 pence, 25.77 SEK).
Redrow PLC announce an interim dividend up 4pence per share to 10pence per share
The Redrow PLC Board has declared an interim dividend of 10p, up 67% on the prior year (2021: 6p) as they return to a 33:67 payout ratio. The interim dividend will be paid on 8 April 2022 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 25 February 2022.
Ashmore Group have declared an interim dividend of 4.80 pence per share
The Ashmore Group Board intends to pay a progressive ordinary dividend over time, taking into consideration factors such as the prospects for the Group's earnings, demands on the Group's financial resources, and the markets in which the Group operates.
Beazley PLC interim dividend declared of 12.9p for the full year of 2021
The Beazley PLC Board are to be able to reinstate a dividend for the year ending 2021. Beazley will operate a progressive dividend policy going forwards, intending to grow dividend each year but recognising that some earnings fluctuations are to be expected. When determining the level of dividend, the Board considers the Group's capital position, future investment and growth opportunities and their ability to generate cash flows.
PZ Cussons approve an interim dividend of 2.67pence per share
The PZ Cussons Board has approved an interim dividend, maintained in line with the prior year, of 2.67p. This reflects their confidence in the underlying business momentum but also recognises that they, like other consumer goods companies, continue to navigate uncertainty in the still volatile inflationary environment.
Barratt developments announce an interim dividend of 11.2 pence per share
The Barratt Developments Board has declared an interim dividend of 11.2 pence per share (2020: 7.5 pence, 2019: nil). The interim dividend will be paid on Wednesday 18 May 2022 to all shareholders on the register on Friday 8 April 2022. Shareholders who wish to elect for the Dividend Reinvestment Plan should do so by 26 April 2022. The Board will now target a full year ordinary dividend based on an ordinary dividend cover of 2.25 times adjusted earnings per share.
Smurfit Kappa Group PLC announce a final dividend increased by 10% to 96.1 cent per share
The Smurfit Kappa Group Board is recommending a 10% increase in the final dividend to 96.1 cent per share. It is proposed to pay this dividend on 6 May 2022 to all ordinary shareholders on the share register at the close of business on 8 April 2022, subject to the approval of the shareholders at the AGM.
GlaxoSmithKline PLC declared an interim dividend of 23pence per share
The GlaxoSmithKline PLC Board has declared a fourth interim dividend for 2021 of 23pence per share (Q4 2020: 23 pence per share).
Dunelm Group announce an interim dividend of 14pence per share
The Dunelm Group Board has declared an interim dividend of 14 pence per share. This dividend will be paid on 8 April 2022 to shareholders on the register on 18 March 2022.
Alumasc Group are to pay an interim dividend of 3.35p per share in April 2022
The Alumasc Group plc are to declare an increased interim dividend of 3.35p per ordinary share, payable on 6 April 2022 to shareholders on the register on 25 February 2022.
Micro Focus International PLC announce a final dividend of 20.3 cents per share
The Micro Focus International PLC board proposes a final dividend of 20.3 cents, taking total dividend per share to 29.1 cents for the year. The dividend will be paid in Pound Sterling and the sterling amount payable per share will be fixed and announced approximately two weeks prior to the payment date, based on the average spot exchange rate over the five business days preceding the announcement date. Subject to approval by shareholders, the dividend will be paid on 21 April 2022 to shareholders on the register as at 11 March 2022.
Hipgnosis Songs Fund Limited announce a dividend of 1.3125 pence per Ordinary Share
The Board of Hipgnosis, the first UK listed investment company offering investors a pure-play exposure to songs and associated musical intellectual property rights, and its Investment Adviser, Hipgnosis Song Management Limited (formerly The Family (Music) Limited), are to announce the Company's interim dividend (the 'Dividend') for the period from 1 October to 31 December 2021 in respect of the Ordinary shares.
BP announce an interim dividend of 5.46 cents per ordinary share
BP today announced an interim dividend of 5.46 cents per ordinary share which is expected to be paid on 25 March 2022 to ordinary shareholders and American Depositary Share (ADS) holders on the register on 18 February 2022. The ex-dividend date will be 17 February 2022. The corresponding amount in sterling is due to be announced on 15 March 2022, calculated based on the average of the market exchange rates over three dealing days between 9 March 2022 and 11 March 2022. Holders of ADSs are expected to receive $0.3276 per ADS (less applicable fees). The board has decided not to offer a scrip dividend alternative in respect of the fourth quarter 2021 dividend. Ordinary shareholders and ADS holders (subject to certain exceptions) will be able to participate in a dividend reinvestment programme.
Mattioli Woods announce an interim dividend up 10.7% to 8.3p
The Mattioli Woods Boards is to announce an increased interim dividend of 8.3p per share (1H21: 7.5p) up 10.7%, demonstrating their desire to deliver value to shareholders and confidence in the financial outlook for their business. The Board remains committed to growing the dividend, while maintaining an appropriate level of dividend cover. The interim dividend will be paid on 25 March 2022 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 18 February 2022, having an ex-dividend date of 17 February 2022.
K3 Capital Group PLC have announced a dividend of per share 4.0p
The K3 Capital Group PLC Board is recommending a 4.0p interim dividend per share (FY21: 3.0p). The interim dividend will be paid on 4 March 2022; the record date is 18 February 2022; the ex-dividend date is 17 February 2022.
Impact Health REIT have declared a dividend per ordinary share of 1.6025 pence
The Impact Healthcare REIT Board has today declared the Company's fourth interim dividend for the year ended 31 December 2021 of 1.6025 pence per ordinary share, payable on 11 March 2022 to shareholders on the register on 25 February 2022. The ex-dividend date will be 24 February 2022. This dividend will be paid as a Property Income Distribution ("PID").
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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).
2251-2300 of 7840
