The Board is pleased to propose a final dividend of 14.7p per share (2021: 14.7p). This brings the total proposed dividend for the year to 28.1p per share (2021: 28.1p), reflecting the Group's policy to pay dividends reflecting a minimum pay-out ratio of 75% of the Group's annual adjusted post-tax and minority interest profits. This represents a cash outlay of £8.4m (2021: £7.8m). Following payment of the dividend, the Group will continue to maintain significant surplus regulatory reserves.
The record date for the final dividend will be 28 April 2023 and the payment date 31 May 2023. The ex-dividend date will be 27 April 2023.
