Recent articles for private investors with a focus on dividend announcements
Bluefield Solar Income Fund announce a fourth dividend of 2.00pence per share
On 4 October 2021, the Bluefield Solar Income Fund Board approved a fourth interim dividend of £9,921,352 in respect of the year ended 30 June 2021, equating to 2.00pps (fourth interim dividend in respect of the year ended 30 June 2020: 2.05pps), which will be declared on 5 October 2021 and paid on or around 8 November 2021 to Shareholders on the register on 15 October 2021.
James Halstead PLC announce a final dividend per ordinary share proposed of 11.0p, an increase of 10%
The James Halstead Board proposes, subject to the approval of the shareholders at the upcoming AGM, to pay a record final dividend. The final dividend will be 11.0p (2020: 10.0p). This, combined with the interim dividends paid in June of 4.25p (2020: 4.25p), makes a total of 15.25p (2020: 14.25p) for the year, an increase of 7.0%.
Air Partner PLC have declared an interim dividend of 0.85p a share, an increase of 6.3%
The Air Partner PLC Board has reviewed their dividend policy to ensure that the Group can pay a sustainable and growing level of dividends over time. The Board targets dividend cover of 3.0 to 3.5 times earnings in a normal year, after adding back non-cash related exceptional items such as amortisation of acquired intangibles. The Board is declaring an interim dividend of 0.85p (H1 2020: 0.80p). This interim dividend is expected to be paid on 12 November 2021 to those shareholders registered at close of business on 15 October 2021. The ex-dividend date will be 14 October 2021.
Animalcare Group PLC declares interim dividend of 2.0 pence per share
The Animalcare Group PLC Board is to declare an interim dividend of 2.0 pence per share, in line with 2020. The interim dividend will be paid on 19 November 2021 to shareholders whose names are on the Register of Members at close of business on 22 October 2021. The ordinary shares will become ex-dividend on 21 October 2021.
Ferguson PLC announce a final dividend of 166.5c per share
Since the end of the financial year, the Ferguson PLC Directors have proposed a final ordinary dividend of approximately $369 million (166.5 cents per share). The dividend is subject to approval by shareholders at the Annual General Meeting and is therefore not included in the balance sheet as a liability at July 31, 2021.
Smiths Group PLC have proposed final dividend of 26.0p
The Group maintains a progressive dividend policy, aiming to increase dividends in line with long-term underlying growth in earnings and cash-flow, with the objective of maintaining a minimum dividend cover of around 2 times. The policy enables them to retain sufficient cash-flow to finance investment in the drivers of growth and meet their financial obligations. In setting the level of dividend payments, the Board considers prevailing economic conditions and future investment plans.
Barr (AG) PLC announce dividend distributions with an interim dividend of 2.0 pence per share
The Barr (AG) Board is recommencing dividend distributions with an interim dividend for the 27 weeks ended 1 August 2021 of 2.0 pence per share (2020/21 : nil) payable on 29 October 2021 to shareholders on the register on 8 October 2021.
Mortgage Advice Bureau Holdings is to confirm an interim dividend of 13.4 pence per share
The Mortgage Advice Bureau Holdings Board is to confirm an interim dividend for the year ending 31 December 2021 of 13.4 pence per share (H1 2020: nil pence per share), amounting to a cash outlay of £7.1m. Due to the uncertainty arising from the pandemic, the Board did not pay an interim dividend relating to H1 2020 in the year ending 31 December 2020. Following payment of the dividend, the Group will continue to maintain significant surplus regulatory reserves. This interim dividend represents circa 75% of the Group's post-tax adjusted profits for H1 2021. MAB requires circa 10% of its profit after tax to fund increased regulatory capital and other regular capital expenditure.
S & U announce an interim dividend of 33p per ordinary share
S & U have declared a first interim dividend of 33.0p per share (2020: 22.0p per share). The first interim dividend, which amounts to approximately £4,008,000 (2020: £2,671,000), will be paid on 19 November 2021 to shareholders on the register at 29 October 2021. The shares will be quoted ex dividend on 28 October 2021. The interim financial information does not include this proposed dividend as it was declared after the balance sheet date.
Next Fifteeen Communications have announced an interim dividend of 3.6p
Next Fifteeen Communications have announced an interim dividend of 3.6p (six months ended 31 July 2020: nil) per ordinary share will be paid on 26 November 2021 to shareholders listed on the register of members on 29 October 2021. Shares will go ex-dividend on 28 October 2021. The last date for DRIP elections to be returned to the registrar is 5 November 2021.
Close Brothers Group PLC is proposing a final dividend of 42.0p
The Close Brothers Group board is proposing a final dividend of 42.0p per share, resulting in a full-year dividend per share of 60.0p (2020: 40.0p), up 50% on the prior year. This reflects the group's strong performance in the year and continued confidence in their business model and financial position. Subject to approval at the Annual General Meeting, the final dividend will be paid on 23 November 2021 to shareholders on the register at 15 October 2021.
Anglo Asian Mining announce an interim dividend for 2021 of US 4.5 cents per ordinary share
Anglo Asian Mining announce an interim dividend, in respect of the year ending 31 December 2021, of US 4.5 cents per ordinary share will be paid gross on 4 November 2021 to shareholders that are on the shareholders record at the record date of 8 October 2021. The shares will go ex-dividend on 7 October 2021. All dividends will be paid in cash and a scrip dividend or other dividend reinvestment plan will not be offered by the Company.
Fonix Mobile is to recommend a final dividend of 3.53p per share.
Fonix Mobile are to recommend a final dividend of 3.53p per share to be approved at the AGM in November.
Hansard Global Board has proposed a final dividend of 2.65p per share
The Hansard Global Board has proposed a final dividend of 2.65p per share, the same level as last year. The Board considers this a prudent decision in the current environment.
Supermarket Income REIT have announced an increase of 1.4% from 1.465 to 1.485 pence per share
Supermarket Income REIT has increased the quarterly dividend payable from October 2021 by 1.4% from 1.465 to 1.485 pence per share (representing an increase equivalent to the average annual inflation increase in their rents for the period June 2020 to June 2021).
DFS Furniture announce dividend to be reinstated with a proposed final payment of 7.5 pence per share
Last year the DFS Furniture Board took the decision not to recommend the payment of a dividend in order to support the Group's financial resilience. As set out in greater detail in the CFO's report, this year, as a result of their strong financial performance they will be recommending a final FY21 dividend of 7.5p per share.
CVS Group announce a final dividend of 6.5p per share
The CVS Group continues to be cash generative, and despite continuing strong levels of investment in facilities, equipment and acquisitions in the year, they reduced their net debt by £11.9m over the course of the year.
PZ Cussons Board is recommending a final dividend of 3.42p
The PZ Cussons Board is recommending a final dividend of 3.42p (2020: 3.13p) per share, making a total dividend for the year of 6.09p (2020: 5.80p) per share. The gross amount for the proposed final dividend is £14.3 million (2020: £13.1 million).
Mission Group PLC announce an interim dividend of 0.80p
The Mission Group PLC Board has taken confidence from the strong trading performance in H1 as well as the wider economic recovery so is declaring an interim dividend of 0.80 pence (2020: nil). This represents a 4% increase over the 2019 equivalent. This will be payable on 3 December 2021 to all shareholders on the register on 5 November 2021. The ex-dividend date is 4 November 2021.
Kingfisher PLC announce an interim dividend per share of 3.80p
Based on the strong performance to date and the outlook for the rest of the year, the Kingfisher PLC Board has declared an interim dividend of 3.80 pence per share, up 38% on the H1 20/21 interim dividend of 2.75 pence per share.
JTC PLC announce an interim dividend of 2.6p per share
The JTC Board has recommended an interim dividend of 2.6p per share, an increase of 0.2p period on period (H1 2020: 2.4p). The interim dividend will be paid on 29 October 2021 to shareholders on the register as at close of business on the record date of 1 October 2021.
Alliance Pharma interim dividend payment of 0.563p, up 5%
The Alliance Pharma PLC Board is to announce that it is declaring an interim dividend payment of 0.563p per share for 2021, an increase of 5% on the 0.536p interim dividend for 2020. The Board will continue to assess the level of future cash distributions having regard to overall business performance and future outlook.
Learning Technologies Group PLC is to approve an interim dividend of 0.30 pence per share
The Learning Technologies Group PLC Board is committed to a progressive dividend policy. On 25 June 2021, the Company paid a final dividend of 0.50 pence per share, giving a total dividend for 2020 of 0.75 pence per share, in line with the prior year. Given its confidence in the continuing success of the Group, the Board to announce it has approved an interim dividend of 0.30 pence per share (2020: 0.25 pence per share), representing a 20% increase. This dividend will be paid on 29th October 2021 to all shareholders on the register as at 8th October 2021.
Fintel PLC are to pay an interim dividend of 1.0p per share, on or around 4 November 2021
Recognising the improved financial performance and strong liquidity of the business, the Fintel PLC Board is to announce an interim dividend of 1.0p (H1'20: nil). It is the Board's intention that this will be paid on or around 4 November 2021 to shareholders on the register on 1 October 2021. The Board intends the ex-dividend date to be 30 September 2021.
Personal Group Holdings announce an interim dividend of 5.3p per share to be paid 5 November 2021
In line with the Group's updated dividend payment profile announced on 5 November 2020, Personal Group Holdings announces that an interim dividend for 2021 of 5.3p will be paid on 5 November 2021 to members on the register as at 1 October 2021 (the record date). Shares will be marked ex-dividend on 30 September 2021. The last day for elections will be on 15 October 2020.
Mattioli Woods PLC have proposed a final dividend of 13.5p
The Mattoioli Woods PLC Board is to recommend a final dividend of 13.5p per share (2020: 12.7p). This makes a proposed total dividend for the year of 21.0p (2020: 20.0p) a year-on-year increase of 5.0% (2020: flat).
Travis Perkins announce they are to pay a special dividend of 35 pence per share
Travis Perkins will pay a special dividend of approximately £79m in aggregate, representing 35 pence per ordinary share (the "Special Dividend"). The Company intends to pay the Special Dividend on 5 November 2021 to Travis Perkins shareholders on the register at 6pm on 1 October 2021. The ordinary shares will be marked ex dividend on 30 September 2021.
LXI REIT plc announce an interim dividend of 1.5 pence per share
The Board of LXi REIT plc (ticker: LXI), the specialist inflation-protected very long income REIT, is pleased to declare an interim quarterly dividend in respect of the quarter ended 30 June 2021 of 1.5 pence per ordinary share, payable on 29 October 2021 to shareholders on the register at 24 September 2021. The ex-dividend date will be 23 September 2021.
Hilton Foods Group interim dividend increased from 7.0p to 8.2p, an increase of 17.1%
The Hilton Foods Group Directors have approved the payment of an interim dividend of 8.2p per share payable on 3 December 2021 to shareholders who are on the register at 5 November 2021. This interim dividend, amounting to £6.7m has not been recognised as a liability in these interim financial statements. It will be recognised in shareholders' equity in the 52 weeks to 2 January 2022.
Brooks Macdonald announce a total dividend increased by 18.9% to 63.0p
The Brooks Macdonald Board has recommended a final dividend of 40.0p (FY20: 32.0p) which, subject to approval by shareholders, will result in total dividends for the year of 63.0p (FY20: 53.0p). This represents an increase of 25.0% in the final dividend and 18.9% in the total dividend on the previous year and underlines the Board's confidence in the prospects for the Group, and a commitment to a progressive dividend policy. The final dividend will be paid on 5 November 2021 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 24 September 2021.
Wickes Group plc announce interim dividend of 2.1p
Wickes Group PLC announce an interim dividend of 2.1p is proposed in respect of the 53 weeks ending 1 January 2022. It will be paid on 1 November 2021 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 24 September 2021 (the Record Date). The shares will be quoted ex-dividend on 23 September 2021.
Clinigen Group PLC are to maintain the final dividend of 5.46p per share
The Clinigen Group PLC Directors are proposing to maintain the final dividend of 5.46p per share (2020: 5.46p), resulting in a full year dividend of 7.61p per share (2020: 7.61p).
Galliford Try Holdings announce final dividend payment of 3.5p
The Galliford Try Holdings directors are proposing a final dividend in respect of the financial year ended 30 June 2021 of 3.5 pence per share (2020: nil), bringing the total dividend in respect of 2021 to 4.7 pence per share (2020: nil). The final dividend will absorb approximately £3.9m of equity. Subject to shareholders' approval at the AGM to be held on 12 November 2021, the dividend will be paid on 10 December 2021 to shareholders who are on the register of members at the close of business on 12 November 2021.
Ricardo PLC final dividend of 5.11p per share
The Ricardo PLC has paid its interim dividend of 1.75p per share (£1.1m) on 9 April 2021 (HY 2019/20: 6.24p, £3.3m). The Board has declared a final dividend of 5.11p per share (£3.2m) (FY 2019/20: nil), which will be paid on 25 November 2021 to holders of ordinary shares on the Company's register of members on 4 November 2021. This reflects the Board's desire to return to paying dividends to shareholders, balanced with the speed and shape of the economic recovery as they emerge from the impact of COVID-19.
Fevertree Drinks PLC announce a recommended interim dividend of 5.52 pence per share
The interim dividend of 5.52 pence per share will be paid on 22 October 2021 to shareholders on the register on 1 October 2021.
Central Asia Metals announce an interim dividend of 8pence per share
In conjunction with CAML's H1 2021 results, the Central Asia Metals PLC Board has declared an interim dividend for the period of 8 pence per Ordinary Share which represents 40% of free cash flow in line with this policy. This demonstrates a positive start to 2021, particularly in terms of commodity prices. This latest dividend will increase the amount returned to shareholders in dividends and share buy-backs since the 2010 IPO to $229.0 million.
Advanced Medical Solutions Group PLC announce an interim dividend of 0.58pence per share
The Advanced Medical Solutions Group PLC Board intends to pay an interim dividend of 0.58p per share on 22 October 2021 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 24 September 2021. This is a 16% increase on the interim dividend paid in respect of the first half of 2020 reflecting the Board's confidence in the future growth in the Group.
Redrow PLC announces a final dividend of 18.5p per share
The Redrow PLC Board has proposed a 2021 final dividend of 18.5p per share which will be paid on 17 November 2021 to Shareholders on the register on 24 September 2021, subject to Shareholder approval at the 2021 Annual General Meeting. The full year dividend is therefore 24.5p (2020: nil p) on earnings per share of 73.7p. This is a return to a payout ratio of 33% of earnings following a pause in dividend payments last year due to the uncertainty surrounding the pandemic.
Epwin Group PLC announces an interim dividend of 1.75 pence per share declared
The Epwin Group Board intends to declare an interim dividend of 1.75 pence per share (HY20: nil pence, HY19: 1.75 pence), to be paid on 15 October 2021 to shareholders on the register on 24 September 2021. For the 2021 financial year, the Board intends to split the dividend more evenly between interim and final than the traditional one third, two thirds split of prior years, in recognition both of the performance and cash generation of the business during H1 2021, and of the cancellation of the FY19 final and FY20 interim dividends.
Eleco PLC is to declare a dividend of 0.2 pence
The Eleco PLC Board has decided to declare a dividend of 0.2 pence (2020: nil pence), which would be covered 10.8 times by unaudited earnings for the period of 2.2 pence per share.
Anpario PLC announce an 9% increase in interim dividend to 3.00p per share
The Anpario PLC Board has approved an interim dividend of 3.00 pence per share (2020: 2.75 pence), an increase of 9%. This dividend, payable on 12 November to shareholders on the register on 26 November, reflects the Board's continued confidence in the Group and its ability to generate cash.
Pan African Resources PLC have proposed a final dividend of 0.91556 pence per share
The Pan African Resources PLC board has proposed a final dividend of ZAR402.2 million for the 2021 financial year (approximately US$28.3 million), equal to ZA 18.00000 cents per share or approximately US 1.26671 cents per share (0.91556 pence per share). The dividend is subject to approval by shareholders at the AGM, which is to be convened for Thursday, 25 November 2021.
MJ Gleeson announces a final dividend of 10.0p per share
Following the suspension of dividend payments in 2020, the MJ Gleeson Board resumed payments in April 2021, paying an interim dividend of 5.0p per share.
Portmerion Group announces dividends to be resumed
The Portmerion Group Board is committed to a dividend policy which ensures they retain and invest enough capital in their business to drive long-term growth in their brands and they maintain a prudent and sustainable level of dividend cover.
NCC Group are to declare an unchanged final dividend of 3.15p per ordinary share
NCC Group announced dividends of £13.0m paid in the year (2020: £12.9m) comprised the final dividend for FY20 of 3.15p and the interim dividend of 1.5p per ordinary share for FY21 (2020: 1.5p). The Board is declaring an unchanged final dividend of 3.15p per ordinary share (2020: 3.15p).
JD Sports to suspend interim dividend with potential final dividend increase
The JD Sports Board acknowledges that the Group has delivered positive results for the first half and that the Group's international operations, particularly those in the United States, have made a significant contribution to this profitability and so, ordinarily, the Board would be recommending the payment of an interim dividend. However, the Board also recognises the potential for further restrictions on trading through the usual peak trading period prior to Christmas.
Palace Capital announce an interim dividend of 3pence per ordinary share
Palace Capital is to announce that it will pay a quarterly dividend, in respect of the three months ended 30 June 2021 of 3 pence per ordinary share. The entire dividend will be paid as a Property Income Distribution.
Curtis Banks Group announce an interim dividend of 2.5p per share
Curtis Banks Group have declared that they are to maintain an interim dividend at 2.5p per share which, despite the challenging environment of the past 18 months, remains well covered by earnings, as well as improving cash held on balance sheet.
Cairn Homes have declared an interim dividend of 2.66 cent per ordinary share
On 8 September 2021, the Cairn Homes Board declared an interim dividend of 2.66 cent per ordinary share. This interim dividend will be paid on 8 October 2021 to shareholders on the register on the record date of 17 September 2021. Based on the ordinary shares in issue at 30 June 2021, the amount of dividends declared was €19.9 million.
The Genus PLC Board recommends a final dividend of 21.7 pence per ordinary share
The Genus PLC Board is recommending a final dividend of 21.7 pence per ordinary share, an increase of 10% over the prior year final dividend. When combined with the interim dividend increase of 10%, this will result in a total dividend for the year of 32.0 pence per ordinary share (2020: 29.1 pence per share), an increase of 10% for the year. Dividend cover from adjusted earnings remains strong at 3.2 times (2020 restated: 2.7 times), slightly above the medium-term target of an adjusted earnings cover range of 2.5 to 3.0 times.
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