Recent articles for private investors with a focus on dividend announcements
VinaCapital Vietnam Opportunity Fund Limited Board is to declare 7.0 cents per share
VinaCapital Vietnam Opportunity Fund Limited Board policy is to pay out dividends of approximately 1% of NAV per share, twice each year and normally declared in March and October. In October 2023 they declared a dividend of 7.0 cents per share which was paid in December. In line with the performance of the Company over the first half of the financial year, the Board has declared an unchanged dividend of 7.0 cents per share which will be payable to shareholders on 13 May 2024.
Regional REIT Limited has declared total dividends of 5.25pps
Regional REIT Limited Board has declared total dividends of 5.25pps (2022: 6.6pps), ensuring compliance with the HMRC REIT regime. Since inception, the Company has declared dividends amounting to 57.55pps and to date the Company has distributed c.£234 million in dividends.
Fevertree Drinks plc announce a final dividend of 10.90 pence per share
Fevertree Drinks plc announced a final dividend of 10.90 pence per share, bringing the total dividend for 2023 to 16.64 pence per share, an increase of 2% year-on-year. If approved by shareholders at the AGM on 6 June 2024 the final dividend will be paid on 21 June 2024 to shareholders on the register on 17 May 2024.
Life Science REIT declared a second interim dividend of 1.0 pence per share
The Life Science REIT Board has declared a second interim dividend of 1.0 pence per share, bringing the total dividend for the year to 2.0 pence per share. This will be paid as an ordinary dividend on 13 May 2024, with an ex-dividend date of 4 April 2024. The Board will look to maintain a sustainable dividend going forward, with the intention that future dividends reflect the progression in underlying earnings.
Real Estate Investors Plc announce final dividend of 0.625p per share, payable in April 2024 as an ordinary dividend
Real Estate Investors Plc dividend payments continued throughout 2023, despite market uncertainty and significant disposals. The first three quarterly dividend payments in respect of 2023 were paid at a level of 0.625p per share, fully covered. Due to the level of disposals, the final dividend in respect of 2023 is confirmed at the same level at 0.625p per share, reflecting a total fully-covered dividend payment for 2023 of 2.5p (FY 2022: 2.5p) (which would be the basis for the dividend for FY2024, subject to the pace of further disposals) and a yield of 7.4% based on a mid-market opening price of 33.75p on 25 March 2024. The firm remains committed to paying a covered dividend, subject to business performance and the pace of further disposals.
Central Asia Metals plc announces full year dividend of 18 pence per share
Central Asia Metals proposed a final 2023 dividend of 9 pence per Ordinary Share. This brings total dividends (proposed and declared) for the year to 18 pence (2022: 20 pence) which represents 69% of free cash flow. The final dividend is payable on 22 May 2024 to shareholders registered on 26 April 2024.
The Gamma Communications Board is proposing a final dividend of 11.4p
The Gamma Communications Board is proposing a final dividend of 11.4p (2022: 10.0p). This is an increase of 14% and is in line with their progressive dividend policy. Subject to shareholder approval, the final dividend is payable on Thursday 20 June 2024 to shareholders on the register on Friday 31 May 2024.
Bioventix plc announce an interim dividend of 68 pence per share
Bioventix plc announced an interim dividend of 68 pence per share which represents a 10% increase on the interim dividend paid last year (62 pence per share). The shares will be marked ex-dividend on the 11th April 2024 and the dividend will be paid on 26st April 2024 to shareholders on the register at close of business on 12th April 2024.
Kingfisher Plc have proposed a final dividend of 8.60p
The Kingfisher Plc have proposed a dividend for the year ended 31 January 2024, subject to approval by shareholders at the Annual General Meeting, is 12.40p per share, comprising an interim dividend of 3.80p in respect of the six months ended 31 July 2023 and a final dividend of 8.60p.
Direct Line Insurance Group announce dividend of 4.0 pence per share to be proposed
- Stable policy count overall as the introduction of over 700,000 new Motability customers offset lower policies elsewhere primarily in Motor and associated Rescue.
Computacenter plc proposed final dividend of 47.4p, increasing the full year dividend by 3.1% to 70.0p
Computacenter plc proposed a final dividend for 2023 of 47.4p per share (2022: 45.8p per share). Together with the interim dividend, this brings the total ordinary dividend for 2023 to 70.0p per share, representing a 3.1% increase on the 2022 total dividend per share of 67.9p. The firm has applied the Company's dividend policy, which states that the total dividend paid will result in a dividend cover of 2 to 2.5 times based on adjusted diluted EPS. In 2023, the cover was 2.5 times (2022: 2.5 times). Subject to the approval of shareholders at their Annual General Meeting on 14 May 2024, the proposed dividend will be paid on Friday 5 July 2024. The dividend record date is set as Friday 7 June 2024 and the shares will be marked ex-dividend on Thursday 6 June 2024.
Prudential announce a second interim dividend of 14.21 cents per share, 20.47 cents per share for the full year, up 9 per cent
The Prudential Financial Inc. Directors have approved a second interim dividend per share of 14.21 cents per share (2022: 13.04 cent per share), for a total 2023 divided of 20.47 cents per share (2022: 18.78 cents per share), an increase of 9 per cent over the prior year.
Eurocell plc proposes final dividend of 3.5 pence per share, resulting in total dividends for the year of 5.5 pence per share
Eurocell plc paid an interim dividend of 2.0 pence per share in October 2023 (£2.2 million). The firm proposed a final dividend of 3.5 pence per share, which results in total dividends for the year of 5.5 pence per share, or £6.0 million, down 49% (2022: 10.7 pence or £12.0 million). The dividend will be paid on 22 May 2024 to Shareholders registered at the close of business on 26 April 2024. The ex-dividend date will be 25 April 2024.
Town Centre Securities announce a proposed interim dividend of 2.5p
A Town Centre Securities plc announce a maintained interim dividend of 2.5p per share (HY23 2.5p) will be paid on the 14 June 2024 to shareholders registered on 24 May 2024; amounting to £1.1m in total. The final dividend for 2023 of 2.5p was paid on the 4 January 2024. The ex-dividend date for the interim dividend will be 23 May 2024.
M.P. Evans Group PLC announced dividend for the year 45p per share with proposed final dividend of 32.5p per share
M.P. Evans Group PLC announced a dividend for FY23 of 45p per share (2022 - 42.5p per share) with a proposed final dividend of 32.5p per share (2022 - 30p per share). An interim dividend of 12.5p per share (2022 - 12.5p per share) was paid on 3 November 2023 and the firm recommended a final dividend of 32.5p per share (2022 - 30p per share). The total figure of 45p per share represents, once again, an increase in the normal, annual dividend payable to shareholders and continues the Group's unbroken track record, which can be traced back for more than thirty years, of maintaining or increasing normal dividends. The ex-dividend date will be 25 April 2024, the record date 26 April 2024, and the dividend payable on or after 19 June 2024.
Harworth Group Plc announce an increase of 10% in the final dividend to 1.022p per share
The Harworth Plc Board has declared a final dividend of 1.022p (2022: 0.929p) per share to be paid, bringing the total dividend for the year to 1.466p (2022: 1.333p) per share. The recommended 2023 final dividend and 2023 total dividend represent a 10% increase in line with their dividend policy.
Personal Group Holdings Plc proposes a final dividend for 2023 of 5.85p per share, making a full year dividend for 2023 of 11.7p
Personal Group Holdings Plc announced a final ordinary dividend of 5.85 pence per share which will be paid on 8 May 2024 to members on the register as of 2 April 2024 (the record date). Shares will be marked ex-dividend on 28 March 2024. This makes a total ordinary dividend for 2023 of 11.7 pence per share, representing an increase of 10% year on year.
Yü Group PLC proposes final dividend of 37p per share (FY22: 3p), providing total FY23 dividend of 40p per share (FY22: 3p)
Yu Group Plc announced that in addition to the 3p interim dividend, the Board recommended a final 2023 dividend of 37p per share (2022: 3p). Strong cash generation remains a focus, and the firm hopes to maintain and enhance its progressive dividend policy as Group earnings and cash flow increase whilst retaining ample cover of at least 3x earnings. The firm therefore announced the payment of a final dividend of 37p per share, being £6.2m payable on 20 June 2024. The shares will go ex-dividend on 30 May 2024 and the record date is 31 May 2024.
Essentra Plc announced a final ordinary dividend of 2.4p per share, a 9% increase in total dividend for FY 2023 to 3.6p.
Essentra Plc announced a final ordinary dividend of 2.4p per share, resulting in a 9% increase in total dividend for FY 2023 to 3.6p (2022: 1.0p final; 3.3p total). The full-year dividend is in line with the Board's commitment to a progressive dividend policy, maintaining dividend cover in the order of three times earnings.
Wickes Group plc proposes final dividend of 7.3p, giving a total of 10.9p for the full year.
Wickes Group plc announced a final dividend of 7.3p proposed in respect of the 52 weeks ending 30 December 2023. The dividend will be paid on 6 June 2024 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 26 April 2024 (the Record Date). The shares will be quoted ex-dividend on 25 April 2024. Shareholders may reinvest their dividends in the Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRIP). The last date for receipt of DRIP elections and revocations will be 15 May 2024.
Mortgage Advice Bureau (Holdings) Ltd to propose a final dividend of 14.7p per share
The Mortgage Advice Bureau (Holdings) Ltd Board is to propose a final dividend of 14.7p per share (2022: 14.7p). This brings the total proposed dividend for the year to 28.1p per share (2022: 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 (2022: £8.4m). Following payment of the dividend, the Group will continue to maintain significant surplus regulatory reserves.
Sabre Insurance Group plc announced year-end dividend of 8.1p, consisting of 4.2p ordinary, 3.9p special and 0.9p interim dividend already paid
Sabre Insurance Group plc announced a year-end dividend of 8.1p. Consisting of 4.2p ordinary, 3.9p special, and 0.9p interim dividend already paid. The ex-dividend date will be 25 April 2024, the record date 26 April 2024, and the payment date 5 June 2024.
Fintel final dividend of 2.35 pence per share proposed
The Fintel Directors are recommending a final dividend of 2.35 pence per share payable on 19 June 2024, resulting in a full year dividend of 3.45 pence per share.
DFS Furniture Plc has declared an interim dividend of 1.1p per ordinary share to be paid on 30 May 2024.
The DFS Furniture Plc directors have declared an interim dividend for the period ending 30 June 2024 of 1.1p per ordinary share to be paid on 30 May 2024. DFS Furniture plc shares will trade ex-dividend from 18 April 2024 and the record date will be 19 April 2024.
TClarke Plc proposes a final dividend of 4.525p
The TClarke Plc Directors are proposing a final dividend of 4.525p (2022: 4.1p) per ordinary share totalling £2.4 million (2022: £1.8m). The dividend has not been accrued at the reporting date.
Boycote Plc announce a full year dividend per share of 22.7p
The Bodycote Board has recommended a final dividend of 16.0p (2022: 14.9p), bringing the full year ordinary dividend to 22.7p (2022: 21.3p). The interim dividend of 6.7p, approved by the Board on 27 July 2023, was paid on 10 November 2023 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 6 October 2023. Subject to shareholder approval at the 2024 AGM, the final dividend will be paid on 6 June 2024 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 26 April 2024.
Volution Group plc announce an interim dividend up 12.0% to 2.8 pence per share
The Volution Group plc Board has declared an interim dividend of 2.8 pence per share, up 12.0% (H1 2023: 2.5 pence), reflecting the strong first half performance and demonstrating the Board's confidence in the Group's prospects. The interim dividend will be paid on 7 May 2024 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 2 April 2024.
Restore Plc have proposed a final dividend of 3.35 pence
The Restore Plc Board is recommending a final dividend of 3.35 pence, payable on 9 July 2024 to shareholders on the register at close of business on 7 June 2024. This brings the total dividend for the year to 5.2 pence (2022: 7.4 pence).
Empiric Student Property Plc announce a final interim dividend of 0.9375 pence per share
Empiric Student Property Plc announce a final interim dividend of 0.9375 pence per share has been declared for the final quarter of 2023, bringing total dividends paid and payable in respect of 2023 to 3.5 pence. This represents an 87.5 per cent pay-out on EPRA EPS. The dividend will be paid as a Property Income Distribution on 19 April 2024 to shareholders on the register at 5 April 2024.
International Personal Finance Plc announce a proposed final dividend of 7.2p per share
The International Personal Finance Plc Board is pleased to declare a 10.8% increase in the final dividend to 7.2p per share (2022: 6.5p). This is in line with their progressive dividend policy and brings the full-year dividend to 10.3p per share (2022: 9.2p), an increase of 12.0% on 2022 and representing a pre-exceptional payout rate of 44% (2022: 44%). As they previously communicated, the payout rate is modestly above their target of 40% as they utilise their strong capital base whilst rebuilding their RoRE to their target level of 15%. Subject to shareholder approval, the final dividend will be paid on 11 May 2024 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 12 April 2024. The shares will be marked ex-dividend on 11 April 2024.
Thorpe (FW) announce an interim dividend of 1.70p
The Thorpe (FW) Board has approved a dividend of 1.70p (interim 2023: 1.62p) for the six months to 31 December 2023, being an increase of 4.9%.
Savills plc announce an interim dividend of 6.9p per share
Savills plc announce an interim dividend of 6.9p per share (2022: 6.6p), amounting to £9.4m was paid on 2 October 2023, and a final ordinary dividend of 13.9p per share (2022: 13.4p) is recommended, making the ordinary dividend 20.8p per share for the year (2022: 20.0p). A supplemental interim dividend of 2.0p per share (2022: 15.6p) is declared, taking into account the significantly reduced underlying performance of their Global Transaction Advisory business. Taken together, the ordinary and supplemental interim dividends comprise an aggregate distribution for the year of 22.8p per share, representing a decrease of 36% on the 2022 aggregate ordinary and supplemental dividend of 35.6p.
4imprint Board plc Board recommends a final dividend per share of 150.0c
The 4imprint plc Board recommends a final dividend per share of 150.0c (2022: 120.0c), giving a total paid and proposed 2023 regular dividend per share of 215.0c (2022: 160.0c).
Balfour Beatty plc announce a recommended full year dividend at 11.5 pence per share
Balfour Beatty Board is today recommending a final dividend of 8.0 pence per share (2022: 7.0 pence), giving a total recommended dividend for the year of 11.5 pence per share (2022: 10.5 pence). Additionally, the Company intends to repurchase £100 million of shares during the 2024 phase of its multi-year share buyback programme, bringing the cumulative return to shareholders since the introduction in 2021 of the multi-year capital allocation framework to over £750 million.
Advanced Mediacal Solutions Group is proposing an increased final dividend of 1.66p per share
The Advanced Mediacal Solutions Group Board is proposing an increased final dividend of 1.66p per share (2022 final dividend: 1.51p), to be paid on 21 June 2024 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 31 May 2024. This follows the interim dividend of 0.70p per share (2022 interim dividend: 0.64p) paid on 24 October 2023 and would, if approved, make a total dividend for the year of 2.36p per share (2022: 2.15p), an increase of 10%.
Centaur Media has declared a final dividend of 1.2 pence per share
The Centaur Media Board has declared a final dividend of 1.2 pence per share (£1.7m), which when added to the interim dividend provides a total dividend for the year of 1.8 pence per share (£2.6m) for 2023. In total, dividends of £12.8m (8.9 pence per share) have been paid over the course of MAP23.
Nexteq announce a dividend of 3.3p per share proposed
The Nexteq Board proposes a dividend for the year ended 31 December 2023 of 3.3p per share (2022: 3.0p per share). This dividend will be payable on 23 August 2024 to all shareholders on the register on 26 July 2024. The corresponding ex-dividend date is 25 July 2024.
Keywords Studios Plc announce a recommended final dividend of 1.76p per share
The Keywords Board is to recommend a final dividend of 1.76p per share (2022: 1.60p) representing an increase of 10% on the 2022 final dividend. Together with the interim dividend of 0.85p this will bring the total dividend to 2.61p (2022: 2.37p).
Fonix Mobile Plc to declare increased interim dividend of 2.6p per share
Fonix Mobile Plc to declare there increased interim dividend of 2.6p per share, in line with the company's progressive dividend policy to pay out at least 75% of adjusted EPS to shareholders in the form of an ordinary dividend each period. The interim dividend will be paid on 29 March 2024 to shareholders on the register on 22 March 2024, with an ex-dividend date of 21 March 2024.
Domino's Pizza Group Plc announce a proposed final dividend of 7.2p per share
Domino's Pizza Group Plc announce a total dividend for FY23 of 10.5p per share, with final dividend of 7.2p proposed to be paid on 9 May 2024. The ex-dividend date is 4 April 2024, and the record date is 5 April 2024.
TP ICAP Group plc announce a final dividend for 2023 of 10.0p
The TP ICAP Group plc Board is recommending a final dividend for 2023 of 10.0p, which, when added to the interim dividend of 4.8p, results in a total dividend for the year of 14.8p, an increase of 19% from the previous year. This aligns to the Group's dividend policy which targets a dividend cover of approximately two times on adjusted post-tax earnings. The dividend distribution during the year is typically based on a pay-out range of 30-40% of H1 adjusted post-tax earnings with the balance paid in the final dividend. The final dividend will be paid on 24 May 2024 to shareholders on the register at close of business on 12 April 2024. The ex-dividend date will be 11 April 2024.
TI Fluid Systems Plc intends to recommend a final dividend of 4.53 Euro cents per share
The TI Fluid Systems Plc intends to recommend a final dividend of 4.53 Euro cents per share, or €23.2 million. Under the Group's revised capital allocation policy, TI has adopted a progressive dividend policy. This seeks to improve the quantum and visibility of shareholder returns, starting with a dividend of €35.0 million for 2023 (2022: €13.1 million). An interim dividend of 2.30 Euro cents per share, or €11.8 million, was paid in September 2023.
H & T Group announce a proposed full year dividend of 17.0p
H & T have announced, subject to shareholder approval, a final dividend of 10.5p (2022: 10.0p) per ordinary share will be paid on 28 June 2024 to those shareholders on the register at close of business on 31 May 2024. This brings the full year dividend to 17.0p (2022: 15.0p), a 13% increase. This reflects the Board's confidence in the future prospects of the business, whilst being mindful of the need to continue to invest in the growth of the pledge book, and capital investment in the store estate. The dividend remains in line with their progressive dividend policy, and maintains a coverage ratio of at least two times that of earnings.
Hill & Smith is recommending a final dividend of 28.0p per share
The Hill & Smith Board is recommending a final dividend of 28.0p per share, making a total dividend for the year of 43.0p per share (2022: 35.0p). The final dividend, if approved, will be paid on 5 July 2024 to shareholders on the register on 31 May 2024.
Morgan Advanced Materials Plc announce a final dividend of 6.7 pence per share
The Morgan Advanced Materials Plc Board is recommending a final dividend, subject to shareholder approval, of 6.7 pence per share on the Ordinary share capital of the Group, payable on 17 May 2024 to Ordinary shareholders on the register at the close of business on 26 April 2024. The ex-dividend date is 25 April 2024.
Costain proposes a final dividend of 0.8p per share
The Costain Board is proposing a final dividend of 0.8p per share which, if approved, will be paid on 28 May 2024 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 19 April 2024. They expect that dividends will typically be paid 1/3 as interim and 2/3 as final dividends.
Persimmon plc announce a final dividend of 40p per share
For 2023, the Persimmon Board proposes a final dividend of 40p per share to be paid on 12 July 2024 to shareholders on the register on 21 June 2024, following shareholder approval at the AGM. This dividend is in addition to the interim dividend of 20p per share paid on 3 November 2023 to shareholders on the register at 13 October 2023 to give a total dividend of 60p in respect of financial year 2023 (2022: 60p).
The Genuit Group Plc final dividend of 8.3 pence per share is being recommended for payment on 5 June 2024
The Genuit Group Plc final dividend of 8.3 pence (2022: 8.2 pence) per share is being recommended for payment on 5 June 2024 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 3 May 2024. The ex-dividend date will be 2 May 2024. The proposed increase in the full-year dividend reflects the Group's strong balance sheet and confidence in its medium-term strategy.
MTi Wireless Edge is to declare a final dividend of US$0.031 per
The MTi Wireless Edge Board is to declare a final dividend of US$0.031 per share representing a 3% increase on the previous year (2023: US$0.03). The dividend will be paid on 11 April 2024 to shareholders on the register at the close of trading on 22 March 2024 (ex-dividend on 21 March 2024). The currency translation into British Pounds will be made on 25 March 2024 and there will not be a scrip dividend alternative.
Informa Plc recommends a final dividend of 12.2pence per share
The Informa Plc Board has recommended a final dividend of 12.2p per share for FY23 (2022: 6.8p per share). The final dividend is scheduled to be paid on 12 July 2024 to ordinary shareholders registered at the close of business on 6 June 2024. This will result in total dividends for the year of 18.0p per share (2022: 9.8p per share). The Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRIP) will be available for the final dividend and the last date for receipt of elections for the DRIP will be 20 June 2024.
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