Softcat Plc final ordinary dividend of 17.0p per share has been recommended by the Directors and if approved by shareholders will be paid on 19 December 2023. The final ordinary dividend will be payable to shareholders whose names are on the register at the close of business on 10 November 2023. Shares in the Company will be quoted ex-dividend on 9 November 2023. The last day for dividend reinvestment plan ('DRIP') elections to be received is 28 November 2023.
Other financial highlights include:
Strong performance across both halves of the year, extending their record of unbroken organic year-on-year growth in gross invoiced income, gross profit and operating profit.
Double-digit gross profit per customer growth, while also attracting new customers, driving further growth in the customer base.
Continued investment across all areas of the business, including headcount growth of 20.5%.