Recent articles for private investors with a focus on dividend announcements
Alumasc Group plc announce a final dividend proposed at 7.3
Alumasc Group plc announce a final dividend of 7.3p per share will be recommended to shareholders, payable on 1 November 2024. If approved, when added to the interim dividend of 3.45p paid in April 2024, this would represent a total dividend per share of 10.75p per share (2023:10.3p), in accordance with their progressive dividend policy and medium term objective of 2.5 to 3.0 times cover.
Johnson Service Group plc announce an interim dividend of 1.3 pence per share
Johnson Service Group plc annnounces an interim dividend of 1.3 pence per share (June 2023: 0.9 pence per share) will be paid on 1 November 2024 to those Shareholders on the register of members on 4 October 2024. The ex-dividend date is 3 October 2024. The increased dividend is in line with their progressive dividend policy to reduce dividend cover from their historical level of cover of 3 times in 2022 to 2.5 times in financial year 2024.
Midwich Group Plc announce an interim dividend declared of 5.5 pence per share
The Midwich Group Plc Board is to declare an interim dividend of 5.5 pence per share (H1 2023: 5.5p). This will be paid on 18 October 2024 to those shareholders on the Company's register as at 13 September 2024. The last day to elect for dividend reinvestment ("DRIP") is 27 September 2024.
Craneware Plc announce a proposed final dividend of 16.0p per share
The Craneware Plc Board proposes a final dividend of 16.0p (20.23 cents) per share giving a total dividend for the year of 29p (36.67 cents) per share (FY23: 28.5p (35.95 cents) per share), an increase of 2%. Subject to approval at the Annual General Meeting, the final dividend will be paid on 18 December 2024 to shareholders on the register as at 29 November 2024, with a corresponding ex-Dividend date of 28 November 2024.
STV Group Plc proposes interim dividend of 3.9p
A final dividend of £3.4m relating to the year ended 31 December 2023 was paid from the parent company's accumulated realised profits in May 2024 (30 June 2023: final dividend relating to the year ended 31 December 2022 of £3.4m, paid in May 2023).
Grafton Group has declared an interim dividend of 10.50 pence per share
The Grafton Group Board has declared an interim dividend of 10.50 pence per share, an increase of 5.0 per cent on last year's interim dividend of 10.00 pence.
South32 Limited Board has resolved to pay a final ordinary dividend of US 3.1 cents per share
South32 Limited Board has resolved to pay a fully-franked final ordinary dividend of US 3.1 cents per share (US$140M) in respect of H2 FY24, representing 41% of Underlying earnings.
Irish Continental Group have declared an interim dividend of 5.11 cent per share
The Irish Continental Group plc have declared an interim dividend of 5.11 cent per share
Somero Enterprises have declared an interim dividend of $0.08 per share
Somero Board has decided to declare an interim 2024 dividend of US$ 0.08 per share, maintaining a balance between interim ordinary dividend and final ordinary dividend comparable to prior year. The dividend, representing a total payment of approximately US$ 4.4m, will be payable on October 18, 2024 to shareholders on the register as of September 20, 2024. The common stock ex-dividend date is 19 September 2024.
PPHE Hotel Group Limited increase their interim dividend to 17 pence per share
The PPHE Hotel Group Limited Board is focused on enhancing value for shareholders and, in line with its previously communicated progressive dividend policy, it proposes to increase the interim dividend. Moreover, it recently launched another share buyback programme given the substantial discount of the current share price compared with the Group's EPRA NRV per share.
Hunting plc announce an interim dividend declared 5.5 cents per share
Hunting plc announce an interim dividend declared 5.5 cents per share (H1 2023 - 5.0 cents), an increase of 10%
Prudential plc ("Prudential") has today announced its 2024 first interim dividend of 6.84 US cents per ordinary share.
Prudential plc ("Prudential") has today announced its 2024 first interim dividend of 6.84 US cents per ordinary share.
Bunzl plc announce an interim dividend of 20.1p
The Bunzl Board is recommending an interim dividend of 20.1p, 10.4% higher than the prior year period, following on from the Group's 31st consecutive year of annual dividend growth in 2023. Dividend cover in 2024 is expected to reduce to around 2.65 times, with further normalisation of dividend cover in 2025 to between 2.5 and 2.6 times in order to enhance returns for shareholders.
Macfarlane Group announce an interim dividend of 0.96p per share
MacFarlane Group plc announce an interim dividend of 0.96p per share (H1 2023: 0.94p per share) - to be paid on 10 October 2024 to shareholders on the register as at 13 September 2024 (ex-dividend date 12 September 2024).
Hays PLC announce a final dividend of 2.05 pence per share has been proposed
The Board has proposed an unchanged final core dividend of 2.05 pence per share giving a full-year dividend of 3.00 pence per share. This represents pre-exceptional dividend cover of 1.34x, below their target core dividend cover range of 2.0-3.0x earnings. Given the Board's confidence in the Group's strategy and long-term prospects, plus their strong financial position, the Board considers an unchanged dividend payment is appropriate. The dividend record date is 18 October 2024, and the proposed payment date is 25 November 2024.
Costain Group PLC announce an interim dividend of 0.4p per share
Dividend payments were resumed in H1 23 with an interim dividend of 0.4p per share for the six months ended 30 June 2023, and a final dividend of 0.8p per share. In line with the H1 23 payment, the Costain Group PLC Board has declared an interim dividend of 0.4p per ordinary share for the six months ended 30 June 2024.
Antofagasta Plc interim dividend of 7.9 cents per share announced
The Antofagasta plc Board has declared an interim dividend for the first half of 2024 of 7.9 cents per ordinary share, which amounts to $77.9 million. The interim dividend will be paid on 30 September 2024 to ordinary shareholders that are on the register at the close of business on 6 September 2024.
Tribal Group announces an interim dividend of 0.65p
The Tribal Group Board intends to pay an interim dividend to shareholders of 0.65p on 28 November 2024 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 31 October 2024. The ex-dividend date will be 30 October 2024.
H & T Group interim dividend of 7.0p per share
On 19 August 2024, the H & T directors approved a 7.0 pence per share interim dividend (2023 interim dividend: 6.5 pence per share) which equates to a dividend payment of £3,044,000 (30 June 2023: £2,819,000). The dividend will be paid on 4 October 2024 to shareholders on the share register at the close of business on 6 September 2024 and has not been provided for in the 2024 interim results. The shares will be marked ex-dividend on 5 September 2024.
Plus500 Ltd has announced today total dividends announced today of $75.5m
Plus500 Ltd has announced today total dividends announced today of $75.5m ($1.0000 per share), comprising an interim dividend of $35.4m ($0.4686 per share) and a special dividend of $40.1m ($0.5314 per share)
Fletcher King plc announce a final proposed dividend 2.25p per share
The Fletcher King plc Board is proposing a final dividend of 2.25p per share (2023: 0.75p per share). The final dividend is subject to shareholder approval at the AGM and will be paid on 25 October 2024 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 27 September 2024 with an ex-dividend date of the 26 September 2024. With no interim dividend paid (2023: £nil per share) the dividend for this year will amount to 2.25p per share (2023: 0.75p per share).
Redcentric Plc announces a 3.6p per share
A final dividend of 2.4p per share is recommended by the Redcentric Plc Board and will result in a total dividend for FY24 of 3.6p per share (financial year ended 31 March 2023 "FY23": 3.6p per share). Subject to approval by shareholders at the Company's annual general meeting ("AGM"), this is expected to be paid on 24 January 2025 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 13 December 2024 with shares going ex-dividend on 12 December 2024. The last day for Dividend Reinvestment Plan elections is 2 January 2025.
OSB Group PLC announce an interim dividend of 10.7 pence per share
The OSB Board has declared an interim dividend of 10.7 pence per share for the first half of 2024, based on the full year 2023 dividend of 32.0 pence per share.
Empiric Student Property announce an interim dividend of 0.8725 pence per share
An Empiric Student Property announce an interim dividend of 0.8725 pence per share has been declared for the second quarter of 2024, bringing total dividends paid and payable in respect of the first half of 2024 to 1.75 pence per share. This is in line with their full year target dividend of 3.5 pence per share announced alongside their full year results in March 2024.
Robinson plc announce an interim dividend of 2.5p per share
Robinson announces that it intends to pay an interim dividend of 2.5p per share to be paid on 13 October 2024 to shareholders on the register at 20 September 2024 (record date). The ordinary shares ex-dividend date is 19 September 2024.
Capital Limited have declared an interim dividend of 1.3 cents per share
Capital Limited have declared an interim dividend of 1.3 cents per share, to be paid on 3 October 2024 to shareholders registered on 30 August 2024.
Admiral Group has declared an interim dividend of 71.0 pence per share
The Admiral Group Board has declared an interim dividend of 71.0 pence per share (2023 interim: 51.0 pence per share) representing a normal dividend (65% of post-tax profits) of 51.3 pence per share and a special dividend of 19.7 pence per share. The interim dividend will be paid on 4 October 2024. The ex-dividend date is 5 September 2024 and the record date is 6 September 2024.
Diversified Energy Company Plc announce interim dividend of $0.29 per share
Diversified Energy Company have declared a 2Q24 interim dividend of $0.29 per share
Rank Group plc announce a final dividend of 0.85p per share
The Rank Group plc Board is recommending a final dividend of 0.85p as a full year dividend. Subject to approval by shareholders the final dividend will be paid on 25 October 2024 to shareholders on the register on 20 September 2024. The ex-dividend date will be 19 September 2024.
Kenmare Resources Plc announce an interim dividend of USc15 per share
Kenmare Resources Plc is to announce a 2024 interim dividend of USc15 per share (H1 2023: USc17.5 per share) and the full year dividend is expected to be towards the upper end of the Company’s target payout range of 20–40% of profit after tax.
Atalaya Mining Plc announce a 2024 interim dividend of US$0.04 per ordinary share
The Atalaya Mining Plc Company's Board of Directors has elected to declare an interim dividend of US$0.04 per ordinary share ("2024 Interim Dividend"), which is equivalent to approximately 3.1 pence per share. This compares to the 2023 interim dividend of US$0.05 per ordinary share.
Balfour Beatty plc announce a half year dividend increased by 9% to 3.8 pence per share
The Balfour Beatty plc Board has declared an interim dividend of 3.8 pence for 2024 (2023: 3.5 pence).
Secure Trust Bank Plc Board approved an interim dividend of 11.3 pence per share
The Secure Trust Bank Plc Board approved an interim dividend of 11.3 pence per share for HY 2024 (HY 2023: 16.0 pence), which will be payable on 26 September 2024 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 30 August 2024. This is in line with the Group's revised dividend policy set out in the FY 2023 results; where the dividend was re-based to a progressive approach.
Just Group Plc announce an interim dividend of 0.7p per share
The Just Group Plc Board has declared an interim dividend of 0.7 pence per share, or £7m, (H1 23 interim dividend 0.58 pence per share, £6m). This is in line with their stated policy for the interim dividend to be one-third of the equivalent prior year full year dividend of 2.08 pence per share.
Dowlais Group plc have declared an interim dividend of 1.4 pence per share
The Dowlais Group Board has declared an interim dividend of 1.4 pence per ordinary share. This dividend is in line with the Group's dividend policy to target a sustainable and progressive annual dividend of approximately 30% of adjusted profit after tax.
Genuit Group Plc to pay an interim dividend of 4.1 pence per share
Genuit Group Plc have declared an interim dividend of 4.1 pence per share. This dividend will be paid on 2 October 2024 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 30 August 2024.
Hargreaves Lansdown announce a Total Ordinary dividend up 4.0% at 43.2 pence per share
The Hargeaves Lansdown Board has proposed an increased dividend of 30.0 pence per share (2023: 28.8 pence per share) payable on 1 November 2024 to shareholders on the register on 4 October 2024. This takes the total ordinary dividend per share for the year to 43.2p (2023: 41.5p).
TBC Bank Group Plc has declared an interim dividend of GEL 2.55 per share, payable in November 2024.
The TBC Bank Group Board has proposed an increased dividend of 30.0 pence per share (2023: 28.8 pence per share) payable on 1 November 2024 to shareholders on the register on 4 October 2024. This takes the total ordinary dividend per share for the year to 43.2p (2023: 41.5p).
Persimmon plc has declared an interim dividend of 20p per share
The Persimmon plc Board has declared an interim dividend of 20p per share, which will be payable on 8 November 2024, to shareholders on the register on 18 October 2024. The Board's intention is, as a minimum, to maintain the 2023 dividend of 60p per share, with a view to growing this over time.
Derwent London Plc announce an interim dividend has been increased by 2.0% to 25.0p per share
Derwent London Plc announce an interim dividend has been increased by 2.0% to 25.0p per share from 24.5p in 2023. It will be paid as a PID on 11 October 2024 to shareholders on the register as at 6 September 2024. The dividend remains well covered by EPRA earnings and the board has also considered their other stakeholder obligations when setting the level.
TI Fluid Systems Plc interim dividend increased 4.3% to 2.40 € cents per share
TI Fluid Systems Plc Board has approved a 2024 interim dividend of 2.40 € cents per share, which represents a 4.3% increase on a per share basis over the interim dividend of 2.30 € cents per share declared on 8 August 2023.
Entain plc announce a proposed interim dividend of 9.3p per share
The Entain Board has proposed an interim dividend of c£60m (9.3p per share), a 5% year on year increase per share. The interim dividend in respect of the H1 2024 results is expected to be paid in September 2024 to shareholders on register on 16 August 2024.
Mears Group announce an interim dividend of 4.75p
The Mears Group Board is to declare an interim dividend of 4.75p (H1 2023: 3.70p; FY23 full year: 13.00p) reflecting its confidence in the prospects of the Company. This interim dividend is in line with the Board's stated progressive dividend policy.
Hill & Smith Holdings plc interim dividend up 10% at 16.5p
Hill & Smith Holdings plc have declared an interim dividend for FY24 of 16.5p per share, an increase of 10% (2023: 15.0p). The interim dividend will be paid on 7 January 2025 to shareholders on the register on 29 November 2024.
Savills plc declare an interim ordinary dividend of 7.1 pence per share
The Savills Board has declared an interim ordinary dividend of 7.1p (H1 2023: 6.9p). The dividend, which is designed to provide sustainable real income growth and be supported by the less transactional business earnings, will be payable on 30 September 2024 to shareholders on the register at 30 August 2024.
PageGroup Plc announce an interim dividend up 4.5% to 5.36 pence per share
The PageGroup Plc Board has announced an interim dividend of 5.36 pence per share, an increase of 4.5% over last year. This, in addition to the 2023 final dividend which they paid in June, results in a total return to shareholders in 2024 of £52.0m, or 16.6 pence per share.
Morgan Sindall Group plc an interim dividend up 15% to 41.5p per share
Morgan Sindall plc interim dividend has been increased by 15% to 41.5p per share (HY 2023: 36.0p). This reflects the increase in profit in the period, the strong balance sheet and the Board's confidence in the future prospects of the Group.
Lancashire Holdings Limited announce an interim dividend of 7.5 cents per common share
On 7 August 2024, Lancashire Holdings Limited's Board of Directors declared an interim dividend of $0.075 (approximately £0.06) per common share, which will result in an aggregate payment of approximately $18 million. The dividend will be paid in Pounds Sterling on 13 September 2024 (the “Dividend Payment Date”) to shareholders of record on 16 August 2024 (the “Record Date”) using the £ / $ spot market exchange rate at 12 noon London time on the Record Date.
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