Recent articles for private investors with a focus on dividend announcements
Quilter PLC announce an interim dividend per share of 1.7 pence versus 1.0 pence for H1 2020, inclusive of a contribution of 0.5 pence from Quilter International
The Quilter PLC Board has declared an interim dividend for 2021 of 1.7 pence per share at a total cost of £28 million. The interim dividend will be paid on 20 September 2021 to shareholders on the UK and South African share registers on 3 September 2021. For shareholders on their South African share register an interim dividend of 34.88104 South African cents per share will be paid on 20 September 2021, using an exchange rate of 20.51826.
Goodwin PLC propose an increased dividend of 102.24p
The Goodwin Directors propose the payment of an ordinary dividend of 102.24p per share (2020: ordinary dividend of 81.71p). If approved by shareholders, the ordinary dividend will be paid on 8th October, 2021 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 17th September, 2021.
Avast PLC announce final dividend in respect of 2020 paid in June 2021 of 11.2 cents per share; total dividend for the year of 16.0 cents per share, up 8.8%. declared interim dividend payable in October 2021 of 4.8 cents per share
On 10 August 2021, the Directors declared an interim dividend of 4.8 cents per share payable in October 2021. This will be paid in US dollars on 15 October 2021 to shareholders on the register as of 10 September 2021. There will be an option for shareholders to elect to receive the dividend in pounds sterling and such an election should be made no later than 24 September 2021.
RPS announces a dividend reinstated with interim dividend of 0.26 pence per share proposed
In 2019, the RPS Board announced a dividend policy of a pay-out ratio of 40% of profit after tax before amortisation of intangibles and transaction-related costs and the tax thereon. To protect the Group's financial position at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Board made the decision to cancel the final dividend in respect of FY 2019 and, due to the ongoing impact of COVID-19 and the uncertainty over timing of recovery of markets, withdrew their dividend policy. The Board recognises the importance of dividends and, given the markets they operate in are starting to recover, is proposing to resume a modest dividend for 2021 and will pay circa one third as an interim dividend. Management intends to hold a Capital Markets Day in early November and plans to set out its capital allocation policy in more detail then.
Hill & Smith PLC announce an interim dividend of 12.0p declared
The Hill & Board has declared an interim dividend for FY 2021 of 12.0p per share (2020: 9.2p). The interim dividend will be paid on 7 January 2022 to shareholders on the register on 3 December 2021. Looking forward, they aim to provide sustainable and progressive dividend growth, targeting a prudent dividend cover of around 2.5 times underlying earnings.
The Admiral Group Board has declared an interim dividend of 115.0 pence
The Admiral Group Board has declared an interim dividend of 115.0 pence, made up of a normal dividend of 87.9 pence per share and a special dividend of 27.1 pence per share, 63% higher than the 2020 interim dividend of 70.5 pence per share (excluding the deferred special dividend of 20.7 pence from 2019 which was paid alongside the 2020 interim dividend). The payment represents 87% of first half earnings per share from continuing operations.
Phoenix Group holdings announce an interim dividend of 24.1p per share declared
The declared interim dividend of 24.1p per share is expected to be paid on 3 September 2021.
Derwent London PLC announce an interim dividend raised 4.5% to 23.0p from 22.0p
The Derwent London dividend remains well covered by EPRA earnings and their policy of a sustainable and progressive dividend is unchanged. With these improved results, they will be raising the interim dividend payable for 2021 by 4.5% to 23.0p per share, all of which will be paid as a Property Income Distribution on 15 October 2021 to shareholders on the register as at 10 September 2021.
Marshalls Motor Holdings announce. a reinstatement of dividends, with an interim dividend of 8.86p per share
As previously announced, the Marshalls Motor Holdings Board understands the importance of dividends to shareholders and in light of the strong financial performance and cash generation in the Period, is to announce the restoration of dividends.
M&G PLC announce an interim dividend of 6.1 pence per share
M&G PLC have declared an interim ordinary dividend of 6.1 pence per share (estimated to be £155 million) payable on 29 September 2021, in line with their policy of paying one-third of the previous year's total dividend. Following the payment of this dividend, dividend payments will have totalled 40.1 pence per share since their shares were listed in October 2019.
Gamesys Group PLC a final dividend of 28.pence per share
During the six months ended 30 June 2021, Gamesys Group plc declared and paid a final dividend for the year ended 31 December 2020 of 28.0p per share amounting to a total dividend of £30.7 million (six months ended 30 June 2020 - £nil).
PageGroup will be announcing a return to dividend policy, with an interim dividend of 4.70 pence per share and special dividend of 26.71 pence per share
The proposed final dividend by PageGroup PLC for 2019 of 9.40p per ordinary share, or £30.2m, which was due for payment in June 2020, was cancelled as a result of the ongoing uncertainty as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hargreaves announce a total dividend down 8% at 50.5 pence per share
Hargreaves Lansdown has a progressive ordinary dividend policy. The Board considers the dividend on a total basis, with the intention of maintaining the ordinary dividend payout ratio at around 65% across the market cycle and looking to return excess cash to shareholders in the form of a special dividend after the year end. Any such return will be determined according to market conditions and after taking account of the Group's growth, investment and regulatory capital requirements at the time.
Clarkson PLC have increased their interim dividend to 27p per share
The Clarkson PLC Board have Declared and paid dividends during the period:
Final dividend for 2020 of 54p per share
Payable (not recognised as a liability at 30 June):
Interim dividend equivalent to deferred 2019 final dividend of 53p per share
Interim dividend for 2021 of 27p per share (2020: 25p per share)
ContourGlobal announce a second quarter dividend of 4.465 cents per share, equivalent to 3.203 pence per share
ContourGlobal announce a second quarter dividend of $29.30m or 4.465 cents per share, to be paid on 10 September 2021.
The London Stock Exchange announces an interim dividend of 25.0 pence per share, an increase of 7%
In line with The London Stock Exchange dividend policy, the interim dividend is calculated as one-third of the prior full year dividend. Accordingly, the Directors have declared an interim dividend of 25.0 pence per share, an increase of 7% (H1 2020: 23.3 pence per share). The interim dividend will be paid on 21 September 2021 to shareholders on the register on 20 August 2021.
Hikma PLC announce an interim dividend of 18 cents per share
The Hikma Board is recommending an interim dividend of 18 cents per share (approximately 13 pence per share) (H1 2020: 16 cents per share). The interim dividend will be paid on 20 September 2021 to eligible shareholders on the register at the close of business on 20 August 2021.
IP Group announce an interim dividend of 0.48p per share
Following payment of the IP Group's maiden final dividend of 1.0p per share paid to shareholders in June, the Board has declared an interim dividend in respect of the period from 1 January 2021 to 30 June 2021 of 0.48p per ordinary share (the "Interim Dividend").
Secure Trust Bank announce an interim dividend of 20 pence per share for 2021
The Secure Trust Bank Board has recommended an interim dividend of 20 pence per share, noting no dividend was recommended in June 2020 due to economic uncertainty. A final dividend for 2020 of 44 pence per share was paid on 21 May 2021.
Spirent Communications PLC interim dividend up 10 per cent to 2.39 cents.
The Spirent Communications Board has declared an interim dividend of 2.39 cents per Ordinary Share, a 10 per cent increase over the dividend declared for the first half 2020 of 2.17 cents. This is equivalent to 1.72 pence per Ordinary Share at an exchange rate of $1.39:£1 (first half 2020: 1.67 pence). The payment will be approximately $14.6 million. The dividend will be paid to Ordinary shareholders on 17 September 2021 and to ADR holders on 24 September 2021. The dividend is payable to all shareholders on the Register of Members at the close of business on 13 August 2021.
Evraz PLC announce an interim dividend for 2021 of US$802.3 million
Given the performance throughout 2021, EVRAZ has announced an interim dividend.
Mondi PLC announce an interim dividend of 20.0 euro cents per share
The Mondi PLC Board aims to offer shareholders long-term ordinary dividend growth within a targeted dividend cover range of two to three times on average over the cycle.
Centamin PLC has declared an interim dividend of 4.0 US cents per share
For 2021, the Centamin PLC Board announces its intention to recommend a minimum dividend of US$105 million. Today, the Board declares a 4.0 US cent interim dividend to be paid on 30 September, leaving an approximate 5.0 US cent final dividend to be proposed with the 2021 full year results. This reflects the Company's confidence in the outlook for the year, and progress delivering on the reset plans.
Serco Group PLC interim dividend of 0.8p per share, the first interim dividend since 2014
The Serco Group PLC Board has decided to declare an interim dividend of 0.8p in respect of the first half of 2021. The Board has decided, given the uncertainties last year, not to declare an interim dividend in 2020. They paid a final dividend of 1.4p per share in respect of 2020, and if the normal approach of paying about one-third of an expected annual dividend at the interim stage and two-thirds at the Final stage had been followed, it would have implied an interim in 2020 of about 0.7p. An amount roughly equivalent to this was included in the calculation of the quantum of the share buyback programme announced in December 2020. In this context an interim dividend of 0.8p would represent an increase of around 15% on the 0.7p that was notionally foregone in 2020.
WPP is declaring an interim dividend of 12.5p, an increase of 25%
The WPP Board has recommended an interim dividend of 12.5p (2020: 10.0p) per ordinary share. This is expected to be paid on 1 November 2021 to shareholders on the register at 15 October 2021. The Board recommended a final dividend of 14.0p per ordinary share in respect of 2020. This was paid on 9 July 2021.
Hammerson PLC have declared a cash dividend of 0.2 pence per share
The Hammerson Board has declared a cash dividend of 0.2 pence share. The Board remains committed to meeting its UK REIT and French SIIC obligations. As previously announced, until December 2022, they expect to satisfy these by way of an enhanced scrip dividend alternative. The Board has declared a cash dividend of 0.2 pence per share. Subject to shareholder approval the Board intends to pay an enhanced scrip dividend alternative of 2 pence per share as a normal (non PID) dividend.
Synthomer PLC announces an interim for 2021 of dividend of 8.7p
The interim dividend of 8.7 pence per ordinary share was approved by the Board on 4 August 2021 and will be paid on 4 November 2021 to members on the register at the close of business on 8 October 2021.
Savills PLC announce an interim dividend of 6.0p
In view of the overall performance of Savills PLC and the continued strength of the Less Transactional businesses, which support the ordinary distribution, the Board has declared an interim dividend of 6.0p (H1 2020: 0.0p; H1 2019: 4.95p). The dividend will be payable on 6 October 2021 to shareholders on the register at 3 September 2021.
Diversified Energy Company have declared a 2Q21 interim dividend of $0.0400 per share
On 30 April 2021 the Diversified Energy Group proposed a dividend of $0.04 per share. The dividend will be paid on 24 September 2021 to shareholders on the register on 3 September 2021. This dividend was not approved by shareholders, thereby qualifying it as an "interim" dividend. No liability was recorded in the Interim Financial Statements in respect of this interim dividend as at 30 June 2021.
Ibstock PLC announces an interim dividend of 2.5p per share
The Ibstock Board has decided to pay an interim dividend of 2.5 pence (2020: nil; 2019: 3.2 pence), reflecting the performance and cash generation of the business in the half, and the Board's confidence in the longer term outlook for the Group.
Direct Line PLC have declared an interim dividend of 7.6 pence per share
The Direct Line Board has declared an interim dividend of 7.6 pence per share, an increase of 2.7% over 2020. The Group's strong capital generation during the first half, alongside broadly flat capital requirements, resulted in a solvency capital ratio as at 30 June 2021 of 195% after the interim dividend.
Morgan Sindall announce an interim dividend up 43% to 30.0p per share
The Morgan Sindall Board of Directors has proposed an interim dividend of 30.0p per share, an increase of 43% on the prior year interim dividend. This will be paid on 26 October 2021 to shareholders on the register at 8 October 2021. The ex-dividend date will be 7 October 2021. In 2020, the interim dividend of 21.0p per share was proposed in November and paid in December 2020.
Coats Group announce an interim dividend of 0.61 cents per share
The Coats Group Board is mindful of the importance of income to shareholders and, as a result of the strength of the Group's balance sheet, the continued encouraging recovery out of the Covid pandemic, and its confidence in the strategy and outlook for the Group, it is pleased to declare an ordinary interim dividend of 0.61 cents per share (2020 interim dividend: nil). The interim dividend will be paid on 16 November 2021 to ordinary shareholders on the register at 22 October 2021, with an ex-dividend date of 21 October 2021. The proposed full year dividend will be announced in March 2022 alongside the Full Year 2021 results.
Keller PLC announce a maintained dividend of 12.6pence per share
Keller has consistently increased or maintained its dividend over the 27 years since first listing on the London Stock Exchange, through successive market cycles. The Board has considered the financial strength of the Group, its significant liquidity position and its longer-term confidence in the performance of the business, and has decided it would be appropriate to maintain the 2021 interim dividend consistent with that declared in respect of 2020 and has approved the payment of an interim dividend of 12.6p in respect of the half year ended 27 June 2021, payable on 10 September 2021 to shareholders on the register as at 20 August 2021.
Domino's Pizza PLC will pay an interim dividend of 3.0p per share on 24 September 2021
The Domino's Pizza Directors have declared an interim dividend of 3.0p per share. This dividend will be paid on 24 September 2021 to those members on the register at the close of business on 13 August 2021.
Fresnillo PLC announce an interim dividend of 9.90 US cents per share
The Fresnillo Board of Directors has declared an interim dividend of 9.90 US cents per share totalling US$73.0 million to be paid on 15 September 2021 to shareholders on the register on 13 August 2021. This decision was made after a comprehensive review of the Company's and Group's financial situation, as well as the Company's distributable earnings, ensuring that the Group is well placed to meet its current and future financial requirements, including its development and exploration projects.
Taylor Wimpey announce 2021 interim dividend of 4.14 pence per share
Taylor Wimpey PLC announce a 2021 interim dividend to be paid in November 2021 of 4.14 pence per share amounting to c.£151 million in total in line with their Ordinary Dividend Policy to return c.7.5% of net assets to shareholders annually in two equal payments.
Genel Energy announce an interim dividend increased to 6¢ per share
The Genel Energy Board has approved an increase in the interim dividend from 5 cents to 6 cents, representing just under $3 million per annum, and reaffirms its commitment to the dividend being sustainable and progressive.
BP PLC has announced an increase in the second quarter dividend of 4% to 5.46
BP today announced an interim dividend of 5.46 cents per ordinary share which is expected to be paid on 24 September 2021 to ordinary shareholders and American Depositary Share (ADS) holders on the register on 13 August 2021. The ex-dividend date will be 12 August 2021. The corresponding amount in sterling is due to be announced on 14 September 2021, calculated based on the average of the market exchange rates over three dealing days between 8 September 2021 and 10 September 2021. 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 second quarter 2021 dividend. Ordinary shareholders and ADS holders (subject to certain exceptions) will be able to participate in a dividend reinvestment programme.
Legal & General announce an interim dividend of 5.18p, up 5%
The Legal & General Board has declared an interim dividend of 5.18p, up 5% from the prior year (4.93p). This is consistent with our stated ambition to grow the dividend at 3-6% per annum between 2021 and 2024.
NWF PLC have proposed to increase their total dividend, by 4.3% to 7.2p per share
The NWF Group Board is recommending a final dividend of 6.2p per share, to be paid to shareholders on 10 December 2021 (2020: 5.9p) giving a total dividend of 7.2p per share (2020: 6.9p), a 4.3% increase on the prior year. This is the tenth year that the Group has increased the dividend, highlighting continual sustained improvements in performance.
Hiscox LTD announce an interim dividend resumed at 11.5¢ per share
The Hiscox PLC Board has approved the decision to resume the payment of the interim dividend at 11.5 cents per share with a progressive dividend policy going forward. The record date for the dividend will be 13 August 2021 and the payment date will be 22 September 2021. The Board proposes to offer a Scrip alternative, subject to the terms and conditions of Hiscox's 2019 Scrip Dividend Scheme. The last date for receipt of Scrip elections will be 27 August 2021 and the reference price will be announced on 7 September 2021.
Ferrexpo announce an interim dividend of 39.6 US cents per share
Ferrexpo is to announce an interim dividend of 39.6 US cents per Ordinary Share payable on 26 August 2021 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 13 August 2021. The ex-dividend date will be 12 August 2021. All dividends are paid in UK Pounds Sterling, with an election to receive in US Dollars.
The Rotork Board is declaring an interim dividend of 2.35p per share
Rotork PLC recognise the importance of a growing dividend to shareholders and are committed to a progressive dividend policy subject to satisfying cash requirements, which can vary significantly from year to year. The Board is declaring an interim dividend of 2.35p per share which is equivalent to 2.3 times cover based on adjusted earnings per share. The interim dividend will be payable on 24 September 2021 to shareholders on the register on 20 August 2021.
Greggs announce an interim dividend of 15.0pence per share
Greggs last paid a dividend in October 2019, after which the planned final dividend for 2019 was cancelled in order to preserve cash in the early months of the pandemic. Whilst there are still significant uncertainties in the months ahead, they now have a strong cash position and additional financing facilities to draw on if required.
Travis Perkins announce an interim dividend reinstated at 12.0 pence per share
Travis Perkins PLC announce an interim dividend of 12.0p is proposed in respect of the year ending 31 December 2021. It will be paid on 5 November 2021 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 1 October 2021. The shares will be quoted ex-dividend on 30 September 2021.
PRS REIT announce an interim dividend of 1.0. pence per ordinary share
The PRS REIT, the closed-ended real estate investment trust that invests in high-quality, new build, family homes in the private rented sector ("PRS"), is to declare today an interim quarterly dividend of 1.0 pence per ordinary share in respect of the fourth quarter period, covering 1 April 2021 to 30 June 2021.
XP Power PLC announce first half dividend for 2021 of 37 pence per share
The XP Power Board has declared a dividend for the second quarter of 19.0 pence per share (2020: 18.0 pence per share). The ex-dividend date will be 9 September 2021 and the dividend will be paid on 14 October 2021 to shareholders on the register at the record date of 10 September 2021. The last date for election for the share alternative to the dividend under the Company’s Dividend Reinvestment Plan is 24 September 2021.
IMI PLC announce an interim dividend increased by 5% to 7.9pence per share
The IMI Board is recommending a 2021 interim dividend of 7.9p per share (2020: 7.5p per share). Payment will be made on 17 September 2021 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 13 August 2021.
RIT Capital Partners have declared a dividend of 17.625 pence per share for October
The RIT Capital Partners Board of Directors declared an interim dividend of 17.625 pence per ordinary share (£27.5 million) on 1 March 2021, which was paid on 30 April 2021. The Board has declared the payment of a second interim dividend of 17.625 pence per ordinary share (£27.5 million) in respect of the year ending 31 December 2021. This will be paid on 29 October 2021, to shareholders on the register on 1 October 2021. Both payments are funded from accumulated capital profits.
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