The Thorpe (FW) interim dividend is at the rate of 1.54p per share (Interim 2021: 1.49p) and based on 117,074,433 shares in issue at the announcement date the dividend will amount to £1,803,000 (Interim 2021: £1,736,000). A special dividend of 2.27p amounting to £2,658,000 (Interim 2021: £nil) will also be paid. The interim and special dividends will be paid on 1 April 2022 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 18 March 2022, and the shares become ex-dividend on 17 March 2022.