Recent articles for private investors with a focus on dividend announcements
Wood Group (John) announces 0.9% increase of their interim dividend
Wood Group (John) have proposed an interim dividend of 11.4c, up 1% in line with progressive dividend policy
BHP announce record final dividend of 78 US cents per share
BHP have declared a record final dividend of 78 US cents per share, which includes an additional amount of 25 US cents per share (equivalent to US$1.3 billion) above the 50% minimum payout policy. Total ordinary dividends announced of US$1.33 per share or US$6.7 billion, equivalent to a 74% payout ratio.
GVC declare 10% increase in dividend to 17.6p per share
GVC declare they will pay an interim dividend of 17.6p, reflecting an increase of 10% compared to last year, and in-line with the new policy of double-digit year-on-year increases.
Kaz declares interim dividend of 4.0 US cents
The Board has declared an interim dividend of 4.0 US cents per share in respect of the first half of 2019, down from 6.0 US cents. KAZ Minerals PLC, the parent company of the Group, is a non-trading investment holding company and derives its profits from dividends paid by subsidiary companies.
Marshalls declares dividend increase of 18% per share, from 4.0p to 4.7p
The Marshalls board has declared an interim dividend of 4.70 pence (2018: 4.00 pence) per share, an increase of 18 per cent, reflecting the strong cash generation and the Group's continuing progressive dividend policy. The Board will continue to adhere to the Group's capital allocation policy and the policy of maintaining a 2 times dividend cover.
Clarkson increase dividend for 16th consecutive year to 25p per share
Clarkson have increased their dividend by 1p per share to 25p per share. The Company has now delivered 16 years of consecutive dividend growth.
ContourGlobal announces dividend increase of 10% in line with their dividend policy
ContourGlobal have proposed quarterly dividend of USD 3.6901 cents per share, equivalent to $24.75 million, reflecting their commitment to 10% year on year dividend growth supported by ContourGlobal's strong and predictable cash flow generation.
Arrow Global increases interim dividend by 10% to 4.4p
Arrow Global will pay a 4.4p interim dividend, an increase of 10% from the H1 2018 interim dividend of 4.0p. This is in line with the Group's policy to pay 50% of the previous year's final dividend.
Evraz announces interim dividend of $0.35 per share
Evraz has announced interim dividend for 2019 of US$508.17m (US$0.35 per share) has been declared, reflecting the Board's confidence in the Group's financial position and outlook.
Aviva increases dividend by 3% to 9.50p per share
The Aviva Board of Directors has declared an interim dividend of 9.50 pence per share, an increase of 3%. The interim dividend is consistent with our progressive dividend policy and reflects the underlying performance of the business.
Savills increases interim dividend by 3%
The Savills Board has declared an interim dividend of 4.95p per share (2018: 4.8p), supported by the performance of the Group's less transactional businesses. The interim dividend of 4.95p per share will be payable on 2 October 2019 to shareholders on the register on 5 September 2019.
Hargreaves Lansdown declares a total dividend of 42.0p per share
The Board of Hargreaves Lansdown has declared a 2019 total ordinary dividend of 33.7 pence per share (2018: 32.2p), 5% ahead of last year. This is in line with EPS growth and maintains the ordinary dividend payout ratio at 65%. In addition, the Board has declared a special dividend of 8.3 pence per share (2018: 7.8p). The 2019 total dividend of 42.0 pence per share (2018: 40.0p) is up 5% and results in a total dividend payout ratio of 80.6% (2018: 80.6%). Subject to shareholder approval of the final dividend at the 2019 AGM, the final and special dividends will be paid on 18 October 2019 to all shareholders on the register at the close of business on 27 September 2019.
Derwent London raise interim dividend 9.9%
Derwent London have raised their interim dividend by 9.9% to 21.00p from 19.10p per share in 2018
Page Group announce 4.9% increase in their interim dividend and a special dividend
Page group have announced they are to increase their Interim dividend by 4.9% to 4.30 pence per share, totalling £13.9m. They have also announced a special dividend of 12.73 pence per share, totalling £41.0m
Spirax-Sarco announces dividend increase of 10%
Spirax-Sarco have announced an increase in their interim dividend of 10%, from 29.0p to 32.0p.
Legal and General announce dividend increase of 7.2%
Legal and General have announced an interim dividend of 4.93p per share, an increase of 7.2% from 4.6p per share.
Morgan Sindall announces interim dividend up 11% to 21p per share
Morgan Sindall have announced an increase in their interim dividend of 11% to 21p per share from 19.0p.
IWG announces 10.3% increase in its interim dividend
IWG have proposed a 10.3% increase in its interim dividend, to 2.15p.
Synthomer increase interim dividend by 8.1%
Synthomer have increased their interim dividend to 4.0p per share reflecting an 8.1% increase.
Meggitt have increased their interim dividend by 5% to 5.55p
Meggitts interim dividend is up 5% to 5.55p from 5.30p reflecting continued confidence in the prospects for the Group.
Intercontinental Hotels increase interim dividend by 10% to 39.9¢
Intercontinental Hotels have increased their interim dividend from 36.3¢ to 39.9¢, a 10% increase.
Genel Energy declares interim dividend of 5¢ per share
Genel Energy has declared an interim dividend of 5¢ per share, after declaring their maiden final dividend of 10¢ per share for the 2018 financial year.
BBA increase interim dividend 5% to 4.2¢
BBA have increased their interim dividend increased by 5% to 4.2¢ reflecting continued confidence in the Group's future growth prospects and free cash generation.
Senior declares 4.1% increase in dividend
The Board has approved an interim dividend of 2.28 pence per share, an increase of 4.1% over the prior year (H1 2018: 2.19 pence). It will be paid on 29 November 2019 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 1 November 2019.
HSBC maintains dividend
On a day where chief executive John Flint abruptly stepped down, HSBC have declared that they have decided to maintain their dividend at $0.31 per share.
Quilter announces maiden interim dividend at 1.7pence per share
Quilter plc reports 5% growth in adjusted profit before tax to £115 million and an interim dividend of 1.7 pence per share for the first time.
Royal Bank of Scotland announces interim dividend of 2.0p and a special dividend
RBS today announces an interim ordinary dividend of 2p and a special dividend of 12p, representing £1.7 billion being returned to shareholders.
Ferrexpo double their dividend to 6.6 US cents
Ferrexpo have declared an interim ordinary dividend that is up 100% to 6.6 US cents (1H 2018: 3.3 US cents)
Equiniti increase their interim dividend by 7.1%
Equiniti have increased their interim dividend. There has been a growth of 7.1% to 1.95 pence per share, in line with their progressive dividend policy which targets distribution of c30% of underlying profit attributable to ordinary shareholders each year.
Rio Tinto have announced a 19% increase in their dividend
Rio Tinto has announced returns to shareholders of $3.5 billion including interim dividend of $2.5 billion and special dividend of $1.0 billion and a 151.1 dividend per share (US cent), a 19% increase from 127.0.
London Stock Exchange increases interim dividend by 17%
Interim dividend increased 17% to 20.1 pence per share (H1 2018: 17.2 pence per share), in line with stated dividend policy
Intertek declares a 7.2% increase in half year dividend payment
A 7.2% increase in the half-year dividend payment has been declared, rising from 31.9p per share to 34.2p
Mondi declares dividend of 27.28 euro cent per share
Interim was dividend declared at 27.28 euro cents per share from 21.45, a 27.2% increase
Barclays Group declares an increased half year dividend of 3.0p per share
Barclays have given a resilient performance with Group return on tangible equity of 9.4% and an increased half year dividend of 3.0p per share.
Ibstock announces interim dividend of 3.2p, and a special dividend
Ibstock have announced a 7% increase in their dividend from 3.0p per share to 3.2p per share. They have also announced a special dividend of 5.0p per share.
4imprint declares dividend increase 20% in dollars, 29% in sterling
4imprint has declared a dividend increase, interestingly however, the strength of the dollar against the pound has seen a 29% increase in the value per share in sterling terms, and 20% in terms of dollars.
Smurfit Kappa increase interim dividend by 10%
Interim dividend increased by 10% to 27.9 cent per share
Direct Line increase dividend by 2.9%
Interim ordinary dividend of 7.2 pence per share has been declared.
Dignity announces temporary cessation of dividend
The Group paid a final dividend of 15.74 pence per Ordinary Share on 28 June 2019.
BAE Interim dividend increased by 4.4% to 9.4p per share
BAE have increased their dividend by 4.4%, from 9.0p per share to 9.4p.
Rentokil announce 15.2% increase in interim dividend at 1.51p per share
Rentokil have announced they will be increasing their interim dividend by 15.2% to 1.51p per share.
Greggs declares dividend per share increase of 11.2% and a special dividend
Interim dividend per share up 11.2% to 11.9p in line with their policy of paying one third of the previous year's total dividend as an interim dividend
Games Workshop declares dividend of 30p per share
Games Workshop announced that the Board has today declared a dividend of 30 pence per share, in line with the Group's policy of distributing truly surplus cash. This will be paid on 13 September 2019 to shareholders on the register at 9 August 2019, with an ex-dividend date of 8 August 2019. The last date for elections for the dividend re-investment plan is 23 August 2019.
Provident Financial reinstate interim dividend at 9p per share
Continued good recovery of the group underpins the Board's reinstatement of the interim dividend.
Centrica rebase dividend as expected to 5p
As expected, Centrica rebase their dividend from 12p to 5p, paying 1.5p at the interim stage. 2019 full year expected dividend rebased to 5.0p per share reflecting changed circumstances, including the UK default tariff price cap, and additional pension deficit contributions and restructuring charges.
Hiscox increases dividend by 3.8%
Hiscox has increased its dividend to 13.75c per share, a 3.8% increase.
Hammerson interim dividend remains unchanged at 11.1p
Hammerson has maintained its dividend at 11.1p.
Reach PLC increase their dividend from 2.37p to 2.5p
Reach PLC declare a 5.5% increase from 2.37p 2.5p
Greencoat announces quarterly dividend of 1.735p per share
Greencoat have announced their dividend timetable and quarterly dividend at 1.735p per share:
IMI declares 2% increase in dividend
Reflecting continued confidence in the Group's prospects, the Board is recommending that the interim dividend be increased by 2% to 14.9p (2018: 14.6p), which will be paid on 13 September 2019 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 9 August 2019.
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