The Whitbread plc Board has declared a 7% increase in the interim dividend per share to 34.6 pence (H1 FY24: 34.1 pence). This reflects the Group's robust performance in the period, its strong balance sheet and the Board's confidence in delivering a step change in performance, as outlined by their Five-Year Plan. This will result in a total interim dividend payment of £65m. The interim dividend will be paid on 6 December 2024 to all shareholders on the register at the close of business on 1 November 2024. Shareholders will be offered the option to participate in a dividend re-investment plan. The Group's dividend policy is to grow the dividend broadly in line with earnings across the cycle. Full details are set out in note 8 to the accompanying financial statements.
