Recent articles for private investors with a focus on dividend announcements
St. Modwen Properties announce a total dividend for the year up 22.5% to 8.7 pence due to strong growth in earnings.
The St. Modwen Properties dividend policy is aligned to cash profitability and they intend to pay a dividend equivalent to c. 50% of adjusted EPRA EPS per year. Reflecting this, they will pay a final dividend of 5.1 pence per share, to be paid on 3 April 2020 to shareholders on the register as at 6 March 2020. This brings the total dividend for the year to 8.7 pence, marking an increase of 22.5% versus last year (2018: 7.1 pence).NAV per share up 3.0% to 484.2 pence (2018: 470.2 pence) despite 7.8 pence exceptional provision.
Alumasc Group plc announce their interim dividend is being maintained at 2.95 pence per share
The Alumasc Group plc Board has decided to declare an unchanged interim dividend of 2.95 pence per share to be paid on 7 April to shareholders on the register on 6 March.
BP announce a dividend of 10.5 cents per share for the quarter, an increase of 2.4% on a year earlier
BP today announced a quarterly dividend of 10.5 cents per ordinary share ($0.63 per ADS), which is expected to be paid on 27 March 2020. The corresponding amount in sterling will be announced on 16 March 2020.
Porvair announce a recommended final dividend of 3.2 pence per share, an increase of 7%.
The Porvair Board recommends an increased final dividend of 3.2 pence per share, a cost of £1.5 million (2018: 3.0 pence per share, a cost of £1.4 million). The full year dividend increased by 7% to 4.9 pence per share, a cost of £2.2 million (2018: 4.6 pence per share, a cost of £2.1 million).
Hargreaves Lansdown announces an interim dividend up 9% to 11.2 pence per share
The Hargreaves Lansdown Board has declared a 9% rise in the interim dividend to 11.2 pence per share. The Board remains committed to paying special dividends when sufficient excess cash and capital exist after taking account of the Group's growth, investment and regulatory capital requirements at the time.
PRS REIT announces an interim quarterly dividend of 1.0p per share
The PRS REIT, the closed-ended real estate investment trust established to invest in new-build homes in the Private Rented Sector ("PRS"), declares today an interim quarterly dividend of 1.0 pence per ordinary share in respect of the second quarter period, covering 1 October 2019 to 31 December 2019.
Greencoat UK Wind announces a quarterly dividend of 1.735p per share
Greencoat UK Wind announces a quarterly interim dividend of 1.735 pence per share with respect to the quarter ended 31 December 2019 and an increase in the target dividend for 2020 to 7.1 pence per share, increased in line with the Retail Prices Index for December 2019.
Inland Homes announce second interim dividend of 2.25p per share, which together with the first interim dividend of 0.85p, makes a total dividend of 3.10p per share
In recognition of the Group's continued growth and its planning consent achievements, the Inland Homes Board has declared the payment of a second interim dividend of 2.25p per share. This, together with the first interim dividend of 0.85p (2018: 0.65p) per share already paid, will make total dividends of 3.10p (2018: 2.20p) per share. As a result, there will be no proposed final dividend for the 15-month period ended 30 September 2019.
Diageo announce their interim dividend has been increased 5% to 27.41 pence per share
An interim dividend of 27.41 pence per share will be paid to holders of ordinary shares and ADRs on the register as of 28 February 2020. The ex-dividend date is 27 February 2020. This represents an increase of 5% on last year's interim dividend. The interim dividend will be paid to ordinary shareholders on 9 April 2020. Payment to US ADR holders will be made on 14 April 2020. A dividend reinvestment plan is available to holders of ordinary shares in respect of the interim dividend and the plan notice date is 19 March 2020.
Renishaw announce maintained interim dividend of 14p per share
The Board has approved an interim dividend of 14.0 pence net per share (2019: 14.0 pence) which will be paid on 6 April 2020 to shareholders on the register on 6 March 2020. All directors have waived their rights to the interim dividend which results in the cost of the dividend being £4.8m compared to £10.2m last year.
Unilever declare a quarterly dividend of £0.3472, € 0.4104 and $0.4517
The Unilever Boards have declared a quarterly interim dividend for Q4 2019 at the following rates which are equivalent in value at the rate of exchange applied under the terms of the Equalisation Agreement between the two companies:
Rank Group announces 30% increase to their interim dividend
The Rank Group Board has declared a 30% increase in interim dividend to 2.8 pence per share to be paid to be paid on 13 March 2020 to shareholders on the register at 14 February 2020.
Royal Dutch Shell announce an interim dividend of $0.47
The Board of Royal Dutch Shell plc today announced an interim dividend in respect of the fourth quarter of 2019 of US$0.47 per A ordinary share (“A Share”) and B ordinary share (“B Share”), equal to the US dollar dividend for the same quarter last year.
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PZ Cussons announce interim dividend maintained at 2.67p per share
An interim dividend of 2.67p per share for the half year to 30 November 2019 (2018: 2.67p) has been declared totalling £11.2 million (2018: £11.2 million) and is payable on 6 April 2020 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 14 February 2020. This interim dividend has not been recognised in this half yearly report as it was declared after the end of the reporting period. The proposed final dividend for the year ended 31 May 2019 of 5.61p per share, totalling £23.5 million, was approved by shareholders at the Annual General Meeting of the Company and paid on 30 September 2019.
Crest Nicholson announce total full year dividend maintained at 33.0p per share
The Board proposes to pay a final dividend of 21.8 pence per share for the financial year end 31 October 2019 which, subject to shareholder approval, is expected to be paid on 9 April 2020 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 20 March 2020.
McCarthy and Stone announce a maintained total dividend of 5.4p per share
The McCarthy and Stone Directors are proposing a final dividend of 3.5p per share, maintaining a total dividend for the year at 5.4p per share (2018: 5.4p per share) reflecting the Board's confidence in the Group's strategy despite lowering profits.
Bluefield Solar Income Fund Limited announce a maiden dividend
Bluefield Solar (LON: BSIF), a sterling income fund that invests in UK-based solar assets, have announced the Company's first interim dividend for the financial year which ends on 30 June 2020 (the 'First Interim Dividend'). Unless otherwise noted herein, the information provided in this announcement and any asset valuations underlying such information is unaudited.
NWF Group plc announces an interim dividend of 1.0p per share
The NWF Group Board has approved an interim dividend per share of 1.0p (H1 2018: 1.0p). This will be paid on 6 May 2020 to shareholders on the register as at 20 March 2020. The shares will trade ex-dividend on 19 March 2020. The Group has a progressive dividend policy and has increased the annual dividend by approximately 5% in each of the last five years.
SThree cash conversion underpins 6% increase in full year dividend to 15.3p
The SThree Board has proposed to increase a final dividend to 10.2 pence per share (2018: 9.8 pence). Taken together with the interim dividend of 5.1 pence per share (2018: 4.7 pence), this brings the total dividend for the year to 15.3 pence per share (2018: 14.5 pence). This represents a 6% increase in dividend per share versus the prior year. The final dividend, which amounts to approximately £13.5 million, will be subject to shareholder approval at the 2020 Annual General Meeting. It will be paid on 5 June 2020 to shareholders on the register on 1 May 2020.
NNC Group PLC announce maintained dividend of 1.50p
The NCC Group Board is recommending an unchanged interim dividend of 1.50p per ordinary share (H1 2019: 1.50p). This represents a dividend equal to that paid in the prior year as the Board is conscious of the need to invest in the SGT programme and other initiatives to support longer term growth. The dividend policy will therefore continue to remain under review.
GCP announce Q4 interim dividend of 1.55p per share
The Board of GCP Asset Backed, which invests in asset backed loans, have announced a quarterly dividend in respect of the period from 1 October 2019 to 31 December 2019 of 1.55 pence per ordinary share (the "Q4 Dividend").
Berkeley announces increased return of capital
The Berkeley Group Holdings plc ("Berkeley") is proposing to increase its returns to shareholders by approximately £455 million over the next two years. Under its existing programme, returns of £125 million were due to be made by 31 March 2020 (£155 million already having been made) and £280 million in each of the following financial years. Under today's proposals, approximately £500 million will be returned to shareholders by means of a B Share Scheme in March 2020 and a further £500 million to shareholders in March 2021.
IG Group announce an interim dividend of 12.96p per share
An interim dividend of 12.96 pence per share, calculated as 30% of the FY19 full year dividend of 43.2 pence per share, will be paid on 27 February 2020 to those members on the register at the close of business on 31 January 2020.
Winkworth declare an increased dividend 2.1p
Winkworth ended the year with a strong net cash position and the directors are have announced that the Company will pay an increased dividend of 2.1p (2018: 1.9p) per share for the fourth quarter of 2019, bringing total dividend payments declared for the year to 7.8p (2018: 7.45p).
Gateley (Holdings) announces a proposed interim dividend up 11.5% to 2.9p per share
The Gately (Holdings) Board proposes an interim dividend of 2.9p (H1 19: 2.6p) per share that will be paid on 31 March 2020 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 21 February 2020. The shares will go ex-dividend on 20 February 2020. This ensures shareholders' dividend growth is in line with PAT growth of 12.0% (H1 19: 18.0%).
Shoe Zone propose maintained final dividend of 8.0p per share
The Shoe Zone Board is proposing to maintain the final dividend of 8.0p (2018: 8.0p) per share, giving a total ordinary dividend for the year of 11.5p (2018: 11.5p) per share, despite the fall in underlying earnings in the year. They believe that this demonstrates confidence in the future growth of the business while rewarding shareholders for their ongoing support. This results in a pay-out ratio above historical guidelines of 60% of earnings.
Safestore announces a 7.6% increase in the final dividend to 12.0 pence
Reflecting the Safestore's strong trading performance, the Board is recommending a 7.6% increase in the final dividend to 12.0 pence per share (FY2018: 11.15 pence per share) resulting in an increase of 7.7% in the total dividend to 17.5 pence per share for the year (FY2018: 16.25 pence per share).
European Assets Trust annnounces total dividends declared for 2020 will be £0.0702 per share, representing an increase of 17.2 per cent from the 2019 dividend of £0.0599.
The Board European Assets Trust board has confirmed that the Company's stated distribution policy of declaring, barring unforeseen circumstances, an annual dividend equivalent to six per cent of the net asset value per share at the end of the preceding year will be continued in 2020.
Caledonia Mining Corporation announces 9.1 per cent increase from the previous quarterly dividend of 6.875 cents
Caledonia's strategy to maximise shareholder value includes a quarterly dividend policy which the Board of Directors adopted in 2014. The Board will consider future increases in the dividend as appropriate in line with its prudent approach to risk management.
Naked Wines have announced a special dividend of 5.2p per share
Naked Wines announced in the FY19 results on 13 June 2019, that the final dividend was suspended, to be replaced with a special dividend equal to the final FY18 payment of 5.2p per share contingent on completion of the Majestic sale.
Chemring Group plc recommends a final dividend of 2.4p per ordinary share, giving a total dividend of 3.6p per ordinary share
The Chemring Group Board is recommending a final dividend in respect of the year ended 31 October 2019 of 2.4p (2018: 2.2p) per ordinary share. With the interim dividend of 1.2p per share (2018: 1.1p), this results in a total dividend of 3.6p (2018: 3.3p) per share.
Hollywood Bowl plc announces an ordinary dividend of 7.3p per share and a special dividend of 4.5p per share
As set out at IPO in September 2016, the Hollywood Bowl Board has adopted a progressive ordinary dividend for the Group, reflecting its strong cash flow and profit, whilst allowing it to retain sufficient capital to fund its investment in existing centres as well as new centres, all to drive the long-term sustainable profitability of the business.
Fuller Smith & Turner announce an interim dividend of 7.80p per 'A' and 'C' 40p ordinary share
Fuller Smith & Turner announce an interim dividend of 7.80p (H1 2019: 7.80p) per 40p 'A' and 'C' ordinary share and 0.780p (H1 2019: 0.780p) per 4p 'B' ordinary share. This will be paid on Friday 10 January 2020 to shareholders on the register as at Friday 20 December 2019.
Electra announce first Special Dividend of FY20 of 31p per share declared and to be paid on 24 January 2020 to shareholders on the register at close on 27 December 2019
The Electra plc Board has declared a first Special Dividend FY20 of £12 million or 31p per share payable on 24 January 2020 to shareholders on the register at close on 27 December 2019.
Superdry announce an interim dividend of 2.0p per share, as expected
Superdry announce today an interim dividend of 2.0 pence per share (1H19: 9.3 pence per share). The interim dividend will utilise an estimated £1.6m of shareholders' funds. The interim dividend will be paid on 24 January 2020 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 20 December 2019.
Anglo Pacific Group announce a quarterly dividend of 1.625p per share
As announced in February 2019, the Anglo Pacific Group will pay a quarterly base dividend of 1.625p per share in respect of Q3 2019, with the final dividend for the year ended 31 December 2019 being announced in Q1 2020. The cumulative total dividends for the year ended 31 December 2019 will be no less than 9p per share.
Dixons Carphone announce a maintained interim dividend of 2.25p
The Dixons Carphone Board has declared an interim dividend of 2.25p per share. The ex-dividend date is 24 December 2019, with a record date of 27 December 2019 and an intended payment date of 24 January 2020.
Highland Gold Mining declares a dividend of 5pence per share
The Board of Directors of Highland Gold Mining Limited ("Highland Gold" or the "Company", AIM: HGM) have approved the payment of a second interim dividend for 2019 in the amount of £0.05 per share, to be distributed to shareholders on 17 January 2020. The ex-dividend date is 19 December 2019 and the record date is 20 December 2019.
Stagecoach announce an interim dividend maintained at 3.8 pence per share
Stagecoach Group plc have maintained the interim dividend at 3.8p per share. The 3.8p dividend is payable to shareholders on the register at 24 January 2020 and will be paid on 4 March 2020.
Diversified Gas & Oil have announced an increased dividend of 3.5cents per share
Diversified Gas & Oil PLC (AIM: DGOC), the U.S. based owner and operator of natural gas, natural gas liquids, oil wells and midstream assets, is pleased to announce that the Board has declared an interim dividend of 3.50 cents per share in respect of the third quarter to the period ended 30 September 2019 (Q3 2018: 3.30 cents).
RWS announce an increased dividend of 17%
Since flotation in November 2003, RWS has pursued a progressive dividend policy. The highly cash generative business model and modest capex requirements have allowed for rapid debt repayment, acquisitions, continued organic investment in the business and an increasing dividend.
Ashtead Group Plc announce an interim dividend increased by 10% to 7.15p per share
In line with its policy of providing a progressive dividend, having regard to both underlying profit and cash generation and to sustainability through the economic cycle, the Ashtead Group Plc Board has increased their interim dividend to 7.15p per share (2018: 6.5p per share). This will be paid on 5 February 2020 to shareholders on the register on 17 January 2020.
Begbies Traynor announce a 13% increase in interim dividend building on increases of the previous two financial years
Begbies Traynor declare an increased interim dividend of 0.9p (2018: 0.8p), an increase of 13%, which builds on the increases over the two previous years and reflects their confidence in sustaining their financial track record of earnings growth. They remain committed to a long-term progressive dividend policy which takes account of the market outlook, earnings growth and investment plans.
Photo-Me announce an interim dividend maintained at 3.71 pence per Ordinary share, in line with the stated dividend policy
The Photo-Me Board is declaring a maintained interim dividend of 3.71 pence per Ordinary Share (H1 2019: 3.71 pence per share). This is line with the Board's intention to maintain a total dividend of 8.44 pence per ordinary share for the current financial year ending 30 April 2020.
Clipper Logistics announce an interim dividend increased by 9.4% to 3.5 pence per share
In line with Clipper's dividend policy and reflecting the Group's earnings growth, the Board is pleased to announce an interim dividend of 3.5 pence per share, which will be paid on 6 January 2020 to shareholders on the register at 13 December 2019. This represents an increase of 9.4% (0.3 pence per share) compared to the interim dividend of 3.2 pence paid in January 2019.
Victrex maintain dividend at 46.16p per share
With the Group delivering a weaker performance in FY 2019 and some key industrial markets remaining weak, the final dividend will be held flat at 46.14p/share (FY 2018: 46.14p/share), with dividend cover at 1.8x (FY 2018: 2.2x). With year end net cash not exceeding the £85m threshold, no special dividend is proposed.
AJ Bell announce a final dividend of 3.33 pence per share, which takes the total ordinary dividend for the year to 4.83 pence per share, an increase of 31%
The Board continues to adopt a progressive dividend policy which is balanced with holding sufficient funds for future investment and their regulatory capital requirements. The Board has proposed a final ordinary dividend of 3.33p per share which takes the total ordinary dividend for the year to 4.83p per share, representing an increase (excluding the special dividend in the previous year) of 31% on the previous year. The final ordinary dividend will be paid, subject to shareholder approval at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 22 January 2020, to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 10 January 2020.
Smith (DS) declares an interim dividend of 5.4p per share
Smith (DS) declares an interim dividend for this half year of 5.4 pence per share (H1 2018/19: 5.2 pence per share). This represents an increase of 4%, demonstrating the confidence of the Board in the outlook for the Group. The dividend will be paid on 1 May 2020 to ordinary shareholders on the register at the close of business on 14 April 2020.
VP plc announce an interim dividend increase by 3% to 8.45 pence per share
The Directors have declared an interim dividend of 8.45 pence (H1 2019: 8.20 pence) per share payable on 17 January 2020 to shareholders on the register at 13 December 2019. The dividend declared will absorb an estimated £3,342,000 (H1 2019: £3,247,000) of shareholders funds. The dividend proposed at the year-end was subsequently approved at the AGM in July 2019 and £8,705,000 was paid in the period (H1 2019: £7,606,000 was paid). The cost of dividends in the Statement of Changes in Equity is after adjustments for the interim and final dividends waived by the Vp Employee Trust in relation to the shares it holds for the Group's share option schemes.
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