Dividends
Reflecting the Group's strong financial performance and our confidence in the prospects for the current year and beyond, the Board is recommending a final dividend for the year of 10.0 pence per share (2015: 7.3 pence per share). Combined with the interim dividend, this will give a total dividend for the year of 14.5 pence per share (2015: 10.0 pence per share), an increase compared to the previous year of 45.0%. Subject to shareholder approval at the Annual General Meeting ("AGM"), the final dividend will be paid on 15 December 2016 to shareholders on the register at close of business on 18 November 2016. The Board aims to maintain dividend cover between two and three times for the foreseeable future.
