Recent articles for private investors with a focus on dividend announcements

JD Sports fashion increases its 2015 interim dividend by 4.3%
Dividends and Earnings per Ordinary Share

Central Asia Metals 2015 interim results
The Company is also pleased to declare an interim dividend of 4.5 pence per ordinary share (H1 2014: 5 pence) which equates to 25% of the gross revenue for the period. CAML raised $60 million at its IPO in September 2010 and this latest dividend will bring the total cash returned to shareholders, in dividends and share buy backs, to approximately $61 million, representing over 100% of the funds raised.

Next to pay a full year dividend of 159p in the coming year
The balance sheet remains strong with net debt of £549m at the end of July, although this was immediately before dividend payments in early August totalling £237m. Our balance sheet is financed by £788m of bonds and committed bank facilities of £550m after being recently increased and extended.

Hilton Food Group increases its 2015 interim dividend by 7.9%
Equipping and commissioning a new purpose built retail packing facility for Woolworths in Victoria running to plan where production commenced on 1 September 2015.

Chesnara increases its 2015 interim dividend by 3%
IFRS profit before tax of £30.4m (six months ended 30 June 2014: £27.4m). Includes a gain of £16.2m recognised on the acquisition of the Waard Group.

Hunstworth halves its 2015 interim dividend
Huntsworth plc, the healthcare communications and public relations group, today announces its interim results for the six months to 30 June 2015.

International Public Partnerships 2015 interim results
Financial Highlights (as at 30 June 2015 unless otherwise stated)

Amec maintains its 2015 interim dividend
"In the challenging conditions we find in many of our markets our priorities are clear: to make the most of the integrated Amec Foster Wheeler platform, innovate and adapt to offer customers relevant services and continue to keep a tight control on our own costs.

Macfarlane Group increases its 2015 interim dividend by 6%
Financial Highlights £000
2015
2014
Year on Year Change
Group turnover
£78,602
£70,146
+12%
Profit before tax
£1,853
£1,219
+52%
Interim dividend
0.53p
0.50p
+6%
Earnings per share
1.26p
0.84p
+50%
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