Recent articles for private investors with a focus on dividend announcements
Boycote Plc announce a full year dividend per share of 22.7p
The Bodycote Board has recommended a final dividend of 16.0p (2022: 14.9p), bringing the full year ordinary dividend to 22.7p (2022: 21.3p). The interim dividend of 6.7p, approved by the Board on 27 July 2023, was paid on 10 November 2023 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 6 October 2023. Subject to shareholder approval at the 2024 AGM, the final dividend will be paid on 6 June 2024 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 26 April 2024.
Volution Group plc announce an interim dividend up 12.0% to 2.8 pence per share
The Volution Group plc Board has declared an interim dividend of 2.8 pence per share, up 12.0% (H1 2023: 2.5 pence), reflecting the strong first half performance and demonstrating the Board's confidence in the Group's prospects. The interim dividend will be paid on 7 May 2024 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 2 April 2024.
TClarke Plc proposes a final dividend of 4.525p
The TClarke Plc Directors are proposing a final dividend of 4.525p (2022: 4.1p) per ordinary share totalling £2.4 million (2022: £1.8m). The dividend has not been accrued at the reporting date.
Thorpe (FW) announce an interim dividend of 1.70p
The Thorpe (FW) Board has approved a dividend of 1.70p (interim 2023: 1.62p) for the six months to 31 December 2023, being an increase of 4.9%.
Empiric Student Property Plc announce a final interim dividend of 0.9375 pence per share
Empiric Student Property Plc announce a final interim dividend of 0.9375 pence per share has been declared for the final quarter of 2023, bringing total dividends paid and payable in respect of 2023 to 3.5 pence. This represents an 87.5 per cent pay-out on EPRA EPS. The dividend will be paid as a Property Income Distribution on 19 April 2024 to shareholders on the register at 5 April 2024.
International Personal Finance Plc announce a proposed final dividend of 7.2p per share
The International Personal Finance Plc Board is pleased to declare a 10.8% increase in the final dividend to 7.2p per share (2022: 6.5p). This is in line with their progressive dividend policy and brings the full-year dividend to 10.3p per share (2022: 9.2p), an increase of 12.0% on 2022 and representing a pre-exceptional payout rate of 44% (2022: 44%). As they previously communicated, the payout rate is modestly above their target of 40% as they utilise their strong capital base whilst rebuilding their RoRE to their target level of 15%. Subject to shareholder approval, the final dividend will be paid on 11 May 2024 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 12 April 2024. The shares will be marked ex-dividend on 11 April 2024.
Savills plc announce an interim dividend of 6.9p per share
Savills plc announce an interim dividend of 6.9p per share (2022: 6.6p), amounting to £9.4m was paid on 2 October 2023, and a final ordinary dividend of 13.9p per share (2022: 13.4p) is recommended, making the ordinary dividend 20.8p per share for the year (2022: 20.0p). A supplemental interim dividend of 2.0p per share (2022: 15.6p) is declared, taking into account the significantly reduced underlying performance of their Global Transaction Advisory business. Taken together, the ordinary and supplemental interim dividends comprise an aggregate distribution for the year of 22.8p per share, representing a decrease of 36% on the 2022 aggregate ordinary and supplemental dividend of 35.6p.
Restore Plc have proposed a final dividend of 3.35 pence
The Restore Plc Board is recommending a final dividend of 3.35 pence, payable on 9 July 2024 to shareholders on the register at close of business on 7 June 2024. This brings the total dividend for the year to 5.2 pence (2022: 7.4 pence).
Nexteq announce a dividend of 3.3p per share proposed
The Nexteq Board proposes a dividend for the year ended 31 December 2023 of 3.3p per share (2022: 3.0p per share). This dividend will be payable on 23 August 2024 to all shareholders on the register on 26 July 2024. The corresponding ex-dividend date is 25 July 2024.
4imprint Board plc Board recommends a final dividend per share of 150.0c
The 4imprint plc Board recommends a final dividend per share of 150.0c (2022: 120.0c), giving a total paid and proposed 2023 regular dividend per share of 215.0c (2022: 160.0c).
Balfour Beatty plc announce a recommended full year dividend at 11.5 pence per share
Balfour Beatty Board is today recommending a final dividend of 8.0 pence per share (2022: 7.0 pence), giving a total recommended dividend for the year of 11.5 pence per share (2022: 10.5 pence). Additionally, the Company intends to repurchase £100 million of shares during the 2024 phase of its multi-year share buyback programme, bringing the cumulative return to shareholders since the introduction in 2021 of the multi-year capital allocation framework to over £750 million.
Keywords Studios Plc announce a recommended final dividend of 1.76p per share
The Keywords Board is to recommend a final dividend of 1.76p per share (2022: 1.60p) representing an increase of 10% on the 2022 final dividend. Together with the interim dividend of 0.85p this will bring the total dividend to 2.61p (2022: 2.37p).
Advanced Mediacal Solutions Group is proposing an increased final dividend of 1.66p per share
The Advanced Mediacal Solutions Group Board is proposing an increased final dividend of 1.66p per share (2022 final dividend: 1.51p), to be paid on 21 June 2024 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 31 May 2024. This follows the interim dividend of 0.70p per share (2022 interim dividend: 0.64p) paid on 24 October 2023 and would, if approved, make a total dividend for the year of 2.36p per share (2022: 2.15p), an increase of 10%.
Centaur Media has declared a final dividend of 1.2 pence per share
The Centaur Media Board has declared a final dividend of 1.2 pence per share (£1.7m), which when added to the interim dividend provides a total dividend for the year of 1.8 pence per share (£2.6m) for 2023. In total, dividends of £12.8m (8.9 pence per share) have been paid over the course of MAP23.
TP ICAP Group plc announce a final dividend for 2023 of 10.0p
The TP ICAP Group plc Board is recommending a final dividend for 2023 of 10.0p, which, when added to the interim dividend of 4.8p, results in a total dividend for the year of 14.8p, an increase of 19% from the previous year. This aligns to the Group's dividend policy which targets a dividend cover of approximately two times on adjusted post-tax earnings. The dividend distribution during the year is typically based on a pay-out range of 30-40% of H1 adjusted post-tax earnings with the balance paid in the final dividend. The final dividend will be paid on 24 May 2024 to shareholders on the register at close of business on 12 April 2024. The ex-dividend date will be 11 April 2024.
Domino's Pizza Group Plc announce a proposed final dividend of 7.2p per share
Domino's Pizza Group Plc announce a total dividend for FY23 of 10.5p per share, with final dividend of 7.2p proposed to be paid on 9 May 2024. The ex-dividend date is 4 April 2024, and the record date is 5 April 2024.
Persimmon plc announce a final dividend of 40p per share
For 2023, the Persimmon Board proposes a final dividend of 40p per share to be paid on 12 July 2024 to shareholders on the register on 21 June 2024, following shareholder approval at the AGM. This dividend is in addition to the interim dividend of 20p per share paid on 3 November 2023 to shareholders on the register at 13 October 2023 to give a total dividend of 60p in respect of financial year 2023 (2022: 60p).
TI Fluid Systems Plc intends to recommend a final dividend of 4.53 Euro cents per share
The TI Fluid Systems Plc intends to recommend a final dividend of 4.53 Euro cents per share, or €23.2 million. Under the Group's revised capital allocation policy, TI has adopted a progressive dividend policy. This seeks to improve the quantum and visibility of shareholder returns, starting with a dividend of €35.0 million for 2023 (2022: €13.1 million). An interim dividend of 2.30 Euro cents per share, or €11.8 million, was paid in September 2023.
Costain proposes a final dividend of 0.8p per share
The Costain Board is proposing a final dividend of 0.8p per share which, if approved, will be paid on 28 May 2024 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 19 April 2024. They expect that dividends will typically be paid 1/3 as interim and 2/3 as final dividends.
Morgan Advanced Materials Plc announce a final dividend of 6.7 pence per share
The Morgan Advanced Materials Plc Board is recommending a final dividend, subject to shareholder approval, of 6.7 pence per share on the Ordinary share capital of the Group, payable on 17 May 2024 to Ordinary shareholders on the register at the close of business on 26 April 2024. The ex-dividend date is 25 April 2024.
Fonix Mobile Plc to declare increased interim dividend of 2.6p per share
Fonix Mobile Plc to declare there increased interim dividend of 2.6p per share, in line with the company's progressive dividend policy to pay out at least 75% of adjusted EPS to shareholders in the form of an ordinary dividend each period. The interim dividend will be paid on 29 March 2024 to shareholders on the register on 22 March 2024, with an ex-dividend date of 21 March 2024.
H & T Group announce a proposed full year dividend of 17.0p
H & T have announced, subject to shareholder approval, a final dividend of 10.5p (2022: 10.0p) per ordinary share will be paid on 28 June 2024 to those shareholders on the register at close of business on 31 May 2024. This brings the full year dividend to 17.0p (2022: 15.0p), a 13% increase. This reflects the Board's confidence in the future prospects of the business, whilst being mindful of the need to continue to invest in the growth of the pledge book, and capital investment in the store estate. The dividend remains in line with their progressive dividend policy, and maintains a coverage ratio of at least two times that of earnings.
The Genuit Group Plc final dividend of 8.3 pence per share is being recommended for payment on 5 June 2024
The Genuit Group Plc final dividend of 8.3 pence (2022: 8.2 pence) per share is being recommended for payment on 5 June 2024 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 3 May 2024. The ex-dividend date will be 2 May 2024. The proposed increase in the full-year dividend reflects the Group's strong balance sheet and confidence in its medium-term strategy.
Hill & Smith is recommending a final dividend of 28.0p per share
The Hill & Smith Board is recommending a final dividend of 28.0p per share, making a total dividend for the year of 43.0p per share (2022: 35.0p). The final dividend, if approved, will be paid on 5 July 2024 to shareholders on the register on 31 May 2024.
MTi Wireless Edge is to declare a final dividend of US$0.031 per
The MTi Wireless Edge Board is to declare a final dividend of US$0.031 per share representing a 3% increase on the previous year (2023: US$0.03). The dividend will be paid on 11 April 2024 to shareholders on the register at the close of trading on 22 March 2024 (ex-dividend on 21 March 2024). The currency translation into British Pounds will be made on 25 March 2024 and there will not be a scrip dividend alternative.
Just Group Plc announce a dividend of 2.08p per share
The Just Group Board is recommending a final dividend of 1.50 pence per share bringing the total dividend for the year ended 31 December 2023 to 2.08 pence per share. The 20% growth in total dividend is ahead of the 15% 2022 dividend growth rate.
Informa Plc recommends a final dividend of 12.2pence per share
The Informa Plc Board has recommended a final dividend of 12.2p per share for FY23 (2022: 6.8p per share). The final dividend is scheduled to be paid on 12 July 2024 to ordinary shareholders registered at the close of business on 6 June 2024. This will result in total dividends for the year of 18.0p per share (2022: 9.8p per share). The Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRIP) will be available for the final dividend and the last date for receipt of elections for the DRIP will be 20 June 2024.
Robert Walters plc have proposed a final dividend of 17.0p per share
The Robert Walters Board is proposing a final dividend of 17.0p per share. Together with the interim dividend of 6.5p per share paid in September 2023, this takes the total dividend for the year to 23.5p, in-line with that for the prior year.
Rentokil Initial announce a recommended final dividend of 5.93p
The Rentokil Initial Plc Board is recommending a final dividend in respect of 2023 of 5.93p per share, payable to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 5th April 2024, to be paid on 15th May 2024. This equates to a full-year dividend of 8.68p per share, an increase of 15.0% compared to 2022. The last day for DRIP elections is 23rd April 2024.
Coats Group Plc announce a proposed final dividend of 1.99 cent
The Coats Group Plc Board has decided to propose a final dividend of 1.99 cents per share, a 15% increase on the prior year. This equates to a full year dividend of 2.80 cents per share, also an increase of 15%. Subject to approval at the AGM, the final dividend will be paid on 30 May 2024 to ordinary shareholders on the register at 3 May 2024, with an ex-dividend date of 2 May 2024.
Brooks MacDonald have declared an interim dividend of 29.0p
The Brooks MacDonald Board has declared an interim dividend of 29.0p (H1 FY23: 28.0p). This represents an increase of 3.6% compared to the previous period. The interim dividend will be paid on 16 April 2024 to shareholders on the register as at 15 March 2024.
Entain Plc announce an interim dividend of £56.5m (8.9p per share) announced
The Entain Plc Board proposed a total dividend for 2023 of £113m, to be paid to shareholders in equal instalments with H1 and FY results. As such, a second interim dividend of £56.5m (8.9p per share) is expected to be paid on 26 April 2024 to shareholders on register on 15 March 2024.
Melrose Industries Plc announce a full year dividend of 5.0 pence including final dividend of 3.5 pence per share recommended
The Melrose Industries Plc Board proposes to pay a final dividend of 3.5 pence per share for 2023, making a total dividend for the year of 5.0 pence per share. The final dividend will be paid on 8 May 2024 to those shareholders on the register at 2 April 2024.
Beazley Plc announce an interim dividend of 14.2p
Beazley Plc announce an interim dividend of 14.2p covering the whole of 2023 (2022: 13.5p) will be payable on 3 May 2024 to Beazley plc shareholders registered on 22 March 2024. The Group expects the total amount to be paid in respect of the interim dividend to be approximately £95.5m (2022: £90.6m). These financial statements do not provide for the interim dividend as a liability.
Elementis Plc announce a dividend reinstated, with a final dividend of 2.1 cents per share
The Elementis Board have recommended the reinstatement of the ordinary dividend to an amount of 2.1 cents per share, which will be paid in pounds sterling. Dividend of 1.65 pence per share has been determined by converting the 2.1 cents into pounds sterling using the forward rate of £1.00:$1.2705, as determined on 28 March 2023. If approved at the AGM, the dividend will be paid on 31 May 2024 to shareholders included on the share register on 3 May 2024.
Hansard Global Plc has declared an interim dividend of 1.8p per share
The Hansard Global Plc Board has resolved to maintain its interim dividend at 1.8p per share (H1 2023: 1.8p per share). This will be paid on 25 April 2024 with an ex-dividend date of 14 March 2024.
Grafton Group recommend a final dividend of 26.0p per share
The Grafton Group Board is recommending a final dividend for 2023 of 26.0p (2022: 23.75p) per ordinary share in line with its progressive dividend policy. An interim dividend of 10.0p (2022: 9.25p) per share was paid on 20 October 2023. The total dividend for the year is 36.0p per share, an increase of 9.1 per cent on dividends of 33.0p paid for 2022.
ITV declared a final dividend of 3.3pence per share
The ITV Board has declared a final dividend of 3.3p (2022: 3.3p), giving an ordinary dividend of 5.0p per share for the full year 2023 (2022: 5.0p)
Kier Group announce a resumption of dividends, with an interim dividend declared of 1.67p per share
The Kier Group Board are declaring an interim dividend of 1.67p per share. This represents a dividend cover of 4x as we progressively move to the medium-term target. The interim dividend will be paid on 31 May 2024 to shareholders on the register at close of business on 19 April 2024. The shares will be marked ex-dividend on 18 April 2024. Kier has a Dividend Reinvestment Plan ("DRIP"), which allows shareholders to reinvest their cash dividends in their shares. The final election date for the DRIP is 9 May 2024.
Tyman Plc announce a full-year dividend per share maintained at 13.7 pence
Tyman Plc announce a final dividend of 9.5 pence per share (2022: 9.5 pence), equivalent to £18.5 million based on the shares in issue as at 31 December 2023, will be proposed at the Annual General Meeting (2022: £18.4 million). The total dividend declared for the 2023 financial year is therefore 13.7 pence per share (2022: 13.7 pence). This equates to a Dividend Cover of 2.2x, within the Group's target range of 2.0x to 2.5x adjusted EPS.
PageGroup Plc announce a final dividend proposed of 11.24p per share
The PageGroup Plc Board has proposed a final dividend of 11.24p (2022: 10.76p) per ordinary share, up 4.5% on the 2022 final dividend. When taken together with the interim dividend of 5.13p (2022: 4.91p) per ordinary share, this is an increase in the total dividend for the year of 4.5%. The proposed final dividend, which amounts to £35.4m, will be paid on 21 June 2024 to shareholders on the register as at 17 May 2024, subject to shareholder approval at the Annual General Meeting on 3 June 2024.
Aviva announce a final dividend per share of 22.3 pence
Aviva announces a final dividend of 22.3 pence per share on Ordinary Shares (Shares). Subject to shareholder approval at the 2024 Annual General Meeting and the condition below, the final dividend for the year ending 31 December 2023 will be paid on 23 May 2024 to shareholders on the Register of Members at the close of business on 12 April 2024. Holders of Aviva American Depository Receipts (ADRs) will be paid the dividend approximately four business days after the payment to Ordinary shareholders. The last election date for the Dividend Reinvestment Plan is 1 May 2024. The dividend is conditional upon the Directors not having determined (at their discretion) to cancel the dividend at any point prior to its payment.
Spirax-Sarco Engineering has declared a final dividend of 114.0 pence
The Spirax-Sarco Engineering Board has declared a final dividend of 114.0 pence (2022: 109.5 pence) per ordinary share, bringing the total dividend for the year to 160.0 pence. The total dividend for 2023 represents 5% growth compared to 2022, reflecting their confidence in the Group's business model, strategy and medium to long-term prospects extending our track record of dividend progress to 56 years.
Legal & General announce a dividend per share of 20.34p
The Legal & General Board has recommended a final dividend of 14.63p, giving a full year dividend of 20.34p, up 5% from the prior year (19.37p). The Board's intention is to grow the dividend at 5% until FY24.
Quilter announce a proposed Full Year Dividend of 5.2 pence per share
The Quilter Board recommended a Final Dividend of 3.7 pence per share at a total cost of £50 million. Subject to shareholder approval at the 2024 Annual General Meeting, the recommended Final Dividend will be paid on Tuesday 28 May 2024 to shareholders on the UK and South African share registers on Friday 19 April 2024 (the "Record Date"). For shareholders on our South African share register, a Final Dividend of 89.02751 South African cents per share will be paid on Tuesday 28 May 2024, using an exchange rate of 24.06149.
Ibstock plc has recommended a final dividend of 3.6p per share
The Ibstock plc Board has recommended a final dividend of 3.6p per share (2022: 5.5p), for payment on 31 May 2024 to shareholders on the register on 10 May 2024. This will bring the full year dividend to 7.0p (2022: 8.8p), a pay-out of 50% of adjusted basic earnings per share, consistent with their stated capital allocation framework.
Nichols Plc propose a final dividend proposed at 15.6p
The Nichols plc Board is to recommend an increased final dividend of 15.6p per share (2022: 15.3p) to give a proposed total dividend in respect of the year of 28.2p per share (2022: 27.7p). If approved, the final dividend will be payable to shareholders on the Register of Members at 22 March 2024. The ex-dividend date will be 21 March 2024. The Board is committed to operating a progressive and sustainable dividend policy, offering a good return to investors while meeting the needs of the business and its growth plans.
ConvaTec recommends a 3% increase in the full year dividend to 6.229 cents per share
The ConvaTec Group Board recommends a 3% increase in the full year dividend to 6.229 cents per share (2022: 6.047 cents). The payout ratio of 46% (2022: 48%) of adjusted EPS remains modestly ahead of the target range of 35-45%. The Board remains confident of the Group's future prospects and this progressive dividend recommendation is consistent with the approach over the last 3 years.
Rotork announce a final dividend of 4.65pence per share
The Rotork Board is recommending a final dividend of 4.65p per share. With the 2023 interim dividend of 2.55p, the total dividend for the year is 7.20p, a 7.5% increase on the 2022 full-year dividend. This equals 2.0 times cover based on adjusted earnings per share (2022: 1.9 times). The final dividend will be payable on 24 May 2024 to shareholders on the register on 19 April 2024. The last date to elect for the Dividend Reinvestment Plan ('DRIP') is 3 May 2024.
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