Recent articles for private investors with a focus on dividend announcements
Cenkos Securities Board proposes an interim dividend of 1.25p
The Cenkos Securities Board recognises the importance of dividends to shareholders, and since being admitted to AIM have returned the equivalent of 180.8p per share of cash to shareholders. The Board will continue to look to return significant value to shareholders while seeking to establish a level of consistency of dividend payments throughout variable market conditions.
International Public Partnerships PLC announce an interim dividend increase of 2.7% to 3.78 pence per share
The International Public Partnerships Board has approved an interim distribution of 3.78 pence per share (six months ended 30 June 2020: 3.68 pence per share)
Computacenter PLC announce an interim dividend of 16.9 pence per share
Computacenter PLC announce an interim dividend of 16.9 pence per share (H1 2020: 12.3 pence per share). This is in line with our policy that the interim dividend will be approximately one third of the previous year's full dividend. The interim dividend will be paid on Friday 22 October 2021. The dividend record date is Friday 24 September 2021, and the shares will be marked ex-dividend on Thursday 23 September 2021.
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.
Dunelm announce a final dividend of 23.0p per share
Reflecting Dunelm Group's strong performance in the year and confidence in future growth, the Board has proposed a final dividend of 23 pence per share. This takes the full year ordinary dividend to 35 pence per share. They did not pay any dividends in respect of FY20.
Bakkavor announces an interim dividend of 2.64pence per share
At the AGM on 20 May 2021, a deferred final dividend of 4 pence per share for 2019 was declared and approved by Bakkavor Group PLC, with the dividend being paid on 25 May 2021.
Vistry PLC announce an Interim dividend of 20 pence per share
The Vistry Board determined on 7 September 2021 that a dividend of 20 pence will be paid for the first half of 2021. A final dividend of 20 pence per share was paid on 21 May 2021 in respect of 2020 following approval by shareholders at the AGM.
Sylvania announce a cash dividend of 4p per Ordinary Share
On 7 September 2020, the Sylvania Board declared a final dividend of 1.6p per Ordinary Share, with a record date of 30 October 2020 and payment date of 4 December 2020.
Digital 9 Infrastructure have declared an interim dividend of 1.5 pence per share
The Board of Directors of Digital 9 Infrastructure plc has declared an interim dividend in respect of the period from 31 March 2021 to 30 June 2021 of 1.5 pence per Ordinary Share, payable on or around 30 September 2021 to holders of Ordinary Shares on the register on 17 September 2021. The ex-dividend date will be 16 September 2021.
Dechra Pharmaceuticals announce a full year dividend increased by 18.1% to 40.50 pence
The Dechra Pharmaceuticals Board is proposing a final dividend of 29.39 pence per share (2020: 24.00 pence per share). Added to the interim dividend of 11.11 pence per share (2020: 10.29 pence per share), this brings the total dividend for the financial year ended 30 June 2021 to 40.50 pence per share (2020: 34.29 pence per share), representing 18.1% growth over the previous year.
Randall & Quilter Investment Holdings announce interim dividend of 2.0 pence per share
The Board of Randall & Quilter Investment Holdings Ltd. are to confirm that it will pay an interim dividend of 2.0 pence per share on 12 October 2021. The dividend will be paid to shareholders on the register on 24 September 2021, with a corresponding ex-dividend date of 23 September 2021. They will reiterate an intention to grow the total amount of the annual cash dividend from the fiscal year 2020 level of 4 pence per share, in line with their progressive dividend policy.
TP ICAP PLC announce an interim dividend of 4.0pence per share
TP ICAP are to announce a 4.0p per share interim dividend (H1 2020 interim dividend reported: 5.6p, 2020 pro-forma for February 2021 rights issue using the current 780.6m shares in issue: 4.0p) will be paid on 5 November 2021 to shareholders on the register at close of business on 1 October 2021.
Alumasc announces an final dividend of 6.25p per share
In consideration of the consequences of Covid Alumasc Group PLC's Board decided to suspend dividend payments in the conservation of capital during the first half of last year; and payments were only resumed as the year progressed. The Board is recommending an increase in the final dividend to 6.25p per share (2020: 2p per share), making a total for the year of 9.5p. This compares with a total of 2p in 2019/20, and 7.35p in the earlier "pre-pandemic" year.
Belvoir announce an interim dividend of 4.0p per share
Given the strong financial performance of the Group in H1, the Belvoir Board is to announce an increased interim dividend of 4.0p (H1 2020: 3.4p) payable to shareholders on 29 October 2021 based upon the register on 17 September 2021. The ex-dividend date will be 16 September 2021.
Eurocell PLC announce an interim dividend reinstated at 3.2 pence per share
On 2 September 2021, the Eurocell PLC Board have approved an interim dividend for the six months ended 30 June 2021 of 3.2 pence per share (£3.6 million). No dividends were paid in respect of 2020. The interim dividend for 2019 was 3.2 pence per share (£3.2 million).
Ashmore PLC announce a proposed final dividend of per share of 12.1 pence to give total dividends of 16.9 pence for the year
The Ashmore PLC 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.
Triple Point Social Housing REIT have announced an interim dividend of 1.30 pence per share
On 3 September 2021 Triple Point Social Housing REIT have declared an interim dividend of 1.30 pence per Ordinary Share for the period 1 April 2021 to 30 June 2021. The total dividend of £5.24 million will be paid on 30 September 2021 to Ordinary shareholders on the register on 17 September 2021.
Melrose PLC announce an interim dividend of 0.75 pence per share
Melrose PLC Board has declared an interim dividend of 0.75 pence per share (2020: nil), which will be paid on 15 October 2021 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 10 September 2021.
Gulf Keystone Petroleum announce total dividends of $50 million paid to date, including an annual dividend of $25 million and a special dividend of $25 million
Gulf Keystone Petroleum. have reinstated their annual dividend policy of at least $25.0 million, declared a $25.0 million ordinary dividend for 2020 and also declared a $25.0 million special dividend. Towards the end of period, the Company transferred $25.0 million to the share registrar to pay the ordinary dividend on 2 July 2021. The special dividend was paid on 6 August. They are to declare an interim dividend of 50.0 million for 2021, which is to be paid on 8 October 2021, based on a record date of 24 September 2021, in line with their strategy of balancing investment in growth and returns to shareholders.
Assura PLC announce an interim dividend of 0.74 pence per share
Assura plc ("Assura" or "the Company"), the UK's leading primary care property investor and developer, today announces that the next quarterly interim dividend of 0.74 pence per share will be paid on 13 October 2021 to shareholders on the register on 10 September 2021 (the "Record Date"). The Ex-dividend Date will be 9 September 2021.
Barratt Developments PLC announce final ordinary dividend per share of 21.9p
The Barratt Developments PLC Board established a new dividend policy based on an ordinary dividend with a 2.5 times dividend cover in 2020. The Board was delighted to resume dividend payments with the declaration of an interim dividend of 7.5 pence per share in February 2021 and is pleased to recommend a final dividend of 21.9 pence per share (2020: nil pence per share). Subject to shareholder approval, the final dividend will be paid on 9 November 2021 to those shareholders on the register as at the close of business on 1 October 2021. The total proposed ordinary dividend for 2021, including the interim dividend of 7.5 pence per share paid in May 2021, is 29.4 pence per share (2020: nil pence per share; 2019: 29.1 pence per share).
The Headlam Group PLC announce an interim ordinary dividend of 5.8 pence per share
The Headlam Group PLC Board of Directors have declared for 2021, an interim ordinary dividend of 5.8 pence per share. This dividend is payable on 29 November 2021 to shareholders on the register as at 29 October 2021.
888 Holdings PLC announce an interim dividend of 4.5c per share
The 888 Holdings Board has declared an interim dividend of 4.5¢ per share in accordance with 888's dividend policy. (H1 2020: 6.0¢ per share, out of which 2.8c one-off). The 40% increase in regular dividend reflects the strong performance of the Group during the first half of the year.
Bunzl announce an interim dividend of 16.2p per share, marking share growth of 2.5%
The Bunzl board is recommending an interim dividend of 16.2p which represents 2.5% growth on the 2020 interim dividend and reflects the Group's commitment to ensuring sustainable dividend growth, with 28 years of consecutive dividend growth delivered to date. Since 2004 Bunzl has now returned £1.8 billion to shareholders through dividends and has committed £4.0 billion in acquisitions to support a growth strategy that has delivered an adjusted earnings per share compound annual growth rate of 11% over the period.
Hochschild Mining announces an interim dividend of 1.95 US Cents per share
Further to the Interim Results announcement on 18 August 2021, Hochschild Mining PLC announces an interim dividend of 1.95 US cents per share (totalling US$10.0 million) (H1 2020: Nil).
Regional REIT declare a dividend of 1.60 pence per share
Regional REIT will pay a dividend of 1.60 pence per share for the period 1 April 2021 to 30 June 2021. The dividend payment will be made on 15 October 2021 to shareholders on the register as at 10 September 2021. The ex-dividend date will be 9 September 2021. The entire dividend will be paid as a REIT property income distribution ("PID").
Macfarlane PLC announce an interim dividend increased by 24.3% to 0.87p per share
An interim dividend of 0.87p per share, payable on 14 October 2021, was declared by Macfarlane PLC on 26 August 2021 and has therefore not been included as a liability in these condensed financial statements.
Chesnara PLC announce an interim dividend increased by 3% to 7.88p per share
An interim dividend of 7.88p per share in respect of the year ending 31 December 2021 payable on 22 October 2021 to equity shareholders of the company registered at the close of business on 10 September 2021, the dividend record date, was approved by the Chesnara PLC Directors after the balance sheet date. The resulting dividend of £11.8m has not been provided for in these financial statements and there are no income tax consequences.
Huniting PLC announce an interim dividend of 4.0 cents
Hunting announce an interim dividend of 4.0 cents per share declared in respect of H1 2021 (H1 2020 - 2.0 cents per share), absorbing cash of approximately $6.5m (H1 2020 - $3.3m), payable to shareholders on 29 October 2021, with a record date of 8 October 2021.
CRH PLC to increase their interim dividend to 23.0c per share, an increase of 4.5% on prior year
The CRH PLC Board has decided to pay an interim dividend of 23.0c per share, which represents an increase of 4.5% on prior year. It is proposed to pay the interim dividend on 8 October 2021 to shareholders registered at the close of business on 10 September 2021. The ex-dividend date will be 9 September 2021. The interim dividend will be paid wholly in cash.
Hays PLC announce a final dividend of 1.22pence per share
A final dividend for 2021 of 1.22 pence per share (£20.5 million) will be proposed at the Annual General Meeting on 10 November 2021 by the Hays PLC Board. As previously guided, and as part of the Group's capital return strategy, the Group will also propose a special dividend of £150.0 million, the equivalent of 8.93 pence per share at the Annual General Meeting. Neither the final dividend nor the special dividend have been included as a liability. If approved, the final and special dividend will be paid on 12 November 2021 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 1 October 2021.
Polymetal international PLC announce an interim dividend of US$ 0.45 per share
An interim dividend of US$ 0.45 per share (1H 2020: US$ 0.40 per share) representing 50% of the Group's underlying net earnings for 1H 2021 has been approved by the Polymetal International Board in accordance with the dividend policy. A final dividend for 2020 of US$ 0.89 per share (total of US$ 421 million) was paid in May 2021.
Clipper Logistics to recommend a final dividend of 7.1p per share
The Clipper Logistics Board is recommending a final dividend of 7.1 pence per share, making a total dividend in respect of the year ended 30 April 2021 of 11.1 pence (2020: 9.7 pence) in line with their progressive dividend policy.
Grafton Group PLC to pay an interim dividend for 2021 of 8.5p per share
The Grafton Group PLC Board has decided to pay an interim dividend for 2021 of 8.5p per share in the amount of approximately £20.4 million. This interim dividend is in line with the Board's progressive dividend policy and reflects both the Group's strong profitability and cashflow from operations for the half year and its (pre-IFRS 16) net cash position at 30 June 2021.
LondonMetric Property PLC announce an interim dividend of 2.2pence per share, an increase of 4.8%
LondonMetric Property Plc ("LondonMetric") today declares a 4.8% increase in its first quarterly interim dividend for FY 2021/22 to 2.2 pence per Ordinary Share ("Dividend").
JPMorgan American Investment Trust plc announces an interim dividend of 2.5pence per share
The Board of JPMorgan American Investment Trust plc announces that an interim dividend of 2.5p will be paid on 8th October 2021 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 3rd September 2021. The ex-dividend date will be 2nd September 2021.
Kingspan Group PLC announce an interim dividend of 19.9 cent¢
The Kingspan PLC Board has declared an interim dividend of 19.9 cent¢ (H1 2020: nil) payable on 8 October 2021 to shareholders on the register on the record date of 10 September 2021. This is in line with the previously announced revised shareholder returns policy.
Robinson PLC interim dividend of 2.5p per share announced
Despite the short-term market challenges faced, the Robinson PLC Board has confidence in the medium term prospects for the business and therefore announces an interim dividend of 2.5p per share to be paid on 8 October 2021 to shareholders on the register at 10 September 2021 (record date). The ordinary shares ex-dividend date is 9 September 2021.
Antofagasta PLC announce an interim dividend of 23.6 cents per share, an increase of 280.6% on last year's interim.
The Antofagasta PLC Board has declared an interim dividend of 23.6 cents per share, equivalent to $232.7 million and a payout ratio of 35%, consistent with the Company's policy and previous interim dividends. Any distribution of excess cash for the year, as defined under the policy, will be made as part of the final dividend.
Marshalls PLC announce an interim dividend of 4.70 pence
Due to the impact of COVID-19, the Marshalls Board did not declare an interim dividend in 2020. However, the payment of dividends continues to be a key priority for capital allocation and a final dividend of 4.30 pence per share for the year ended 31 December 2020 was paid to shareholders of the Company on 1 July 2021. The Group maintains a progressive dividend policy with the objective of achieving a dividend cover of two times earnings over the business cycle. The intention is to increase dividends in line with earnings.
VPC Speciality Lending announce an interim dividend of 2.00 pence per share
The VPC Speciality Lending Investments Board of Directors of the Company has declared an interim dividend of 2.00 pence per share for the three-month period to 30 June 2021. The dividend will be paid on 23 September 2021 to shareholders on the register as at 27 August 2021. The ex-dividend date is 26 August 2021.
APAX Global Alpha announce an interim dividend of 5.97 pence per share declared
The Apax Global Alpha Directors of the Company are to declare that a dividend will be payable, for the financial period ended 30 June 2021, in accordance with the following timetable:
OSB PLC announce interim dividend of 4.9 pence per share
The OSB Group’s dividend policy is to declare interim dividends equal to one-third of the prior year’s total dividend. The Board has therefore declared an interim dividend of 4.9 pence per share for the first half of 2021, based on the 2020 total dividend of 14.5 pence per share.
South32 Limited announce a final dividend of 3.5cents US dollars
South32 Limited have announced that the Board has resolved to pay a final dividend of US 3.5 cents per share for the full year ended 30 June 2021 and a special dividend of US 2.0 cents per share.
Kenmare Resources announce an interim dividend of USc7.29 per share
Kenmare generated profit after tax of US$48.0 million in H1 2021 (H1 2020: US$12.7 million). The Board has therefore approved an interim 2021 dividend of USc7.29 (H1 2020: USc2.31) per share, for a total distribution of US$8.0 million (H1 2020: US$2.6 million). The 2021 interim dividend has been calculated as 66.6% of 25% of H1 2021 profit after tax (US$48.0 million), in line with the intention to target a one-third/two-thirds interim/final dividend split. The financial statements do not reflect this interim dividend.
Balfour Beatty announce an interim dividend of 3.0 pence, 43% higher than pre-pandemic level
The Balfour Beatty Board is committed to a sustainable ordinary dividend which is expected to grow over time. Following uncertainty caused by the pandemic, the dividend was re-introduced in March 2021 at a targeted pay-out ratio of 40% of underlying profit after tax excluding gain on disposal of Infrastructure Investments assets.
Plus500 announce $60.0m interim dividend declared today, representing $0.5921 per share
The Plus500 Board announces the amounts of dividends and the amounts of dividends per share for the years 2021 and 2020 declared and distributed by the Company's Board of Directors are as follows:
BHP announces a final dividend of $2.00 per share
The BHP Group PLC Board has determined to pay a final dividend of US$2.00 per share or US$10.1 billion. This is equivalent to a 92 per cent payout ratio (2020: 72 per cent).
Mears Group PLC have announced an interim dividend of 2.50p per share
The Mears Group PLC Board are recommending an interim dividend of 2.50p (2020: nil) per share. This is not recognised as a liability at 30 June 2021 and will be payable on 28 October 2021 to shareholders on the register of members at the close of business on 8 October 2021.
Vitec PLC announce an Interim dividend of 11.0p
The Vitec Board has declared an interim dividend of 11.0 pence per share (H1 2020: nil, H1 2019: 12.3p). The dividend will be paid on Friday, 29 October 2021 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on Friday, 24 September 2021. The Board's objective is for a progressive and sustainable dividend and believes it is appropriate for the Group to target a total dividend cover of 2.0-2.5 times adjusted EPS. The Company has sufficient distributable reserves to cover future dividend payments for a number of years.
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