Recent articles for private investors with a focus on dividend announcements
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.
Kier Group announce a resumption of dividends, with an interim dividend declared of 1.67p per share
The Kier Group Board are declaring an interim dividend of 1.67p per share. This represents a dividend cover of 4x as we progressively move to the medium-term target. The interim dividend will be paid on 31 May 2024 to shareholders on the register at close of business on 19 April 2024. The shares will be marked ex-dividend on 18 April 2024. Kier has a Dividend Reinvestment Plan ("DRIP"), which allows shareholders to reinvest their cash dividends in their shares. The final election date for the DRIP is 9 May 2024.
Elementis Plc announce a dividend reinstated, with a final dividend of 2.1 cents per share
The Elementis Board have recommended the reinstatement of the ordinary dividend to an amount of 2.1 cents per share, which will be paid in pounds sterling. Dividend of 1.65 pence per share has been determined by converting the 2.1 cents into pounds sterling using the forward rate of £1.00:$1.2705, as determined on 28 March 2023. If approved at the AGM, the dividend will be paid on 31 May 2024 to shareholders included on the share register on 3 May 2024.
Brooks MacDonald have declared an interim dividend of 29.0p
The Brooks MacDonald Board has declared an interim dividend of 29.0p (H1 FY23: 28.0p). This represents an increase of 3.6% compared to the previous period. The interim dividend will be paid on 16 April 2024 to shareholders on the register as at 15 March 2024.
Melrose Industries Plc announce a full year dividend of 5.0 pence including final dividend of 3.5 pence per share recommended
The Melrose Industries Plc Board proposes to pay a final dividend of 3.5 pence per share for 2023, making a total dividend for the year of 5.0 pence per share. The final dividend will be paid on 8 May 2024 to those shareholders on the register at 2 April 2024.
ITV declared a final dividend of 3.3pence per share
The ITV Board has declared a final dividend of 3.3p (2022: 3.3p), giving an ordinary dividend of 5.0p per share for the full year 2023 (2022: 5.0p)
Hansard Global Plc has declared an interim dividend of 1.8p per share
The Hansard Global Plc Board has resolved to maintain its interim dividend at 1.8p per share (H1 2023: 1.8p per share). This will be paid on 25 April 2024 with an ex-dividend date of 14 March 2024.
Tyman Plc announce a full-year dividend per share maintained at 13.7 pence
Tyman Plc announce a final dividend of 9.5 pence per share (2022: 9.5 pence), equivalent to £18.5 million based on the shares in issue as at 31 December 2023, will be proposed at the Annual General Meeting (2022: £18.4 million). The total dividend declared for the 2023 financial year is therefore 13.7 pence per share (2022: 13.7 pence). This equates to a Dividend Cover of 2.2x, within the Group's target range of 2.0x to 2.5x adjusted EPS.
Robert Walters plc have proposed a final dividend of 17.0p per share
The Robert Walters Board is proposing a final dividend of 17.0p per share. Together with the interim dividend of 6.5p per share paid in September 2023, this takes the total dividend for the year to 23.5p, in-line with that for the prior year.
Entain Plc announce an interim dividend of £56.5m (8.9p per share) announced
The Entain Plc Board proposed a total dividend for 2023 of £113m, to be paid to shareholders in equal instalments with H1 and FY results. As such, a second interim dividend of £56.5m (8.9p per share) is expected to be paid on 26 April 2024 to shareholders on register on 15 March 2024.
Grafton Group recommend a final dividend of 26.0p per share
The Grafton Group Board is recommending a final dividend for 2023 of 26.0p (2022: 23.75p) per ordinary share in line with its progressive dividend policy. An interim dividend of 10.0p (2022: 9.25p) per share was paid on 20 October 2023. The total dividend for the year is 36.0p per share, an increase of 9.1 per cent on dividends of 33.0p paid for 2022.
PageGroup Plc announce a final dividend proposed of 11.24p per share
The PageGroup Plc Board has proposed a final dividend of 11.24p (2022: 10.76p) per ordinary share, up 4.5% on the 2022 final dividend. When taken together with the interim dividend of 5.13p (2022: 4.91p) per ordinary share, this is an increase in the total dividend for the year of 4.5%. The proposed final dividend, which amounts to £35.4m, will be paid on 21 June 2024 to shareholders on the register as at 17 May 2024, subject to shareholder approval at the Annual General Meeting on 3 June 2024.
Spirax-Sarco Engineering has declared a final dividend of 114.0 pence
The Spirax-Sarco Engineering Board has declared a final dividend of 114.0 pence (2022: 109.5 pence) per ordinary share, bringing the total dividend for the year to 160.0 pence. The total dividend for 2023 represents 5% growth compared to 2022, reflecting their confidence in the Group's business model, strategy and medium to long-term prospects extending our track record of dividend progress to 56 years.
Aviva announce a final dividend per share of 22.3 pence
Aviva announces a final dividend of 22.3 pence per share on Ordinary Shares (Shares). Subject to shareholder approval at the 2024 Annual General Meeting and the condition below, the final dividend for the year ending 31 December 2023 will be paid on 23 May 2024 to shareholders on the Register of Members at the close of business on 12 April 2024. Holders of Aviva American Depository Receipts (ADRs) will be paid the dividend approximately four business days after the payment to Ordinary shareholders. The last election date for the Dividend Reinvestment Plan is 1 May 2024. The dividend is conditional upon the Directors not having determined (at their discretion) to cancel the dividend at any point prior to its payment.
Beazley Plc announce an interim dividend of 14.2p
Beazley Plc announce an interim dividend of 14.2p covering the whole of 2023 (2022: 13.5p) will be payable on 3 May 2024 to Beazley plc shareholders registered on 22 March 2024. The Group expects the total amount to be paid in respect of the interim dividend to be approximately £95.5m (2022: £90.6m). These financial statements do not provide for the interim dividend as a liability.
Rentokil Initial announce a recommended final dividend of 5.93p
The Rentokil Initial Plc Board is recommending a final dividend in respect of 2023 of 5.93p per share, payable to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 5th April 2024, to be paid on 15th May 2024. This equates to a full-year dividend of 8.68p per share, an increase of 15.0% compared to 2022. The last day for DRIP elections is 23rd April 2024.
Coats Group Plc announce a proposed final dividend of 1.99 cent
The Coats Group Plc Board has decided to propose a final dividend of 1.99 cents per share, a 15% increase on the prior year. This equates to a full year dividend of 2.80 cents per share, also an increase of 15%. Subject to approval at the AGM, the final dividend will be paid on 30 May 2024 to ordinary shareholders on the register at 3 May 2024, with an ex-dividend date of 2 May 2024.
ConvaTec recommends a 3% increase in the full year dividend to 6.229 cents per share
The ConvaTec Group Board recommends a 3% increase in the full year dividend to 6.229 cents per share (2022: 6.047 cents). The payout ratio of 46% (2022: 48%) of adjusted EPS remains modestly ahead of the target range of 35-45%. The Board remains confident of the Group's future prospects and this progressive dividend recommendation is consistent with the approach over the last 3 years.
Legal & General announce a dividend per share of 20.34p
The Legal & General Board has recommended a final dividend of 14.63p, giving a full year dividend of 20.34p, up 5% from the prior year (19.37p). The Board's intention is to grow the dividend at 5% until FY24.
Nichols Plc propose a final dividend proposed at 15.6p
The Nichols plc Board is to recommend an increased final dividend of 15.6p per share (2022: 15.3p) to give a proposed total dividend in respect of the year of 28.2p per share (2022: 27.7p). If approved, the final dividend will be payable to shareholders on the Register of Members at 22 March 2024. The ex-dividend date will be 21 March 2024. The Board is committed to operating a progressive and sustainable dividend policy, offering a good return to investors while meeting the needs of the business and its growth plans.
Ibstock plc has recommended a final dividend of 3.6p per share
The Ibstock plc Board has recommended a final dividend of 3.6p per share (2022: 5.5p), for payment on 31 May 2024 to shareholders on the register on 10 May 2024. This will bring the full year dividend to 7.0p (2022: 8.8p), a pay-out of 50% of adjusted basic earnings per share, consistent with their stated capital allocation framework.
Quilter announce a proposed Full Year Dividend of 5.2 pence per share
The Quilter Board recommended a Final Dividend of 3.7 pence per share at a total cost of £50 million. Subject to shareholder approval at the 2024 Annual General Meeting, the recommended Final Dividend will be paid on Tuesday 28 May 2024 to shareholders on the UK and South African share registers on Friday 19 April 2024 (the "Record Date"). For shareholders on our South African share register, a Final Dividend of 89.02751 South African cents per share will be paid on Tuesday 28 May 2024, using an exchange rate of 24.06149.
Keller plc proposes final dividend of 31.3p (2022: 24.5p) for FY23.
Keller plc announced a final dividend of 31.3p per share (2022: 24.5p per share) which, following the interim dividend for 2023 of 13.9p (2022: 13.2p), brings the total dividend for the year to 45.2p (2022: 37.7p), an increase of 20%. This follows the 5% increase in the interim dividend and would bring the total amount of dividends for the year to 45.2p (2022: 37.7p). If approved, the proposed 2023 final dividend of 31.3p (2022: 24.5p) will be paid on 28 June 2024 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 31 May 2024.
Johnson Service Group Plc proposed a final dividend of 1.9 pence per share bringing the total dividend for 2023 to 2.8 pence per share
The Johnson Service Group Plc Board declared an interim dividend of 0.9 pence (2022: 0.8 pence) per share in September 2023. The proposed final dividend of 1.9 pence per share brings the total dividend for 2023 to 2.8 pence (2022: 2.4 pence) per share.
IWG plc announces resumption of dividend, with final dividend of 1.0p per share.
IWG plc proposed resuming dividend payments. Accordingly, IWG management is recommending a final dividend of 1.0p per share which, if approved, would be payable on 31 May 2024 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 3 May 2024.
Foxtons Group plc announces a final dividend of 0.7p per share under existing policy
Foxtons Group plc proposed a final dividend of 0.7p per share for FY23 under the existing policy, the same as the final dividend for 2022. Under the new policy we would expect total dividends paid in 2024 and 2025 to at least maintain the level paid in 2022 and 2023. An interim dividend of 0.2p per share was paid in September 2023. The Board has proposed a final dividend of 0.7p per share which maintains the total dividend for the year at 0.9p per share (2022: 0.9p per share).
Reach plc announces full year dividend of 7.34 pence per share.
Reach plc announced a full year dividend of 7.34 pence per share comprised interim dividend of 2.88 pence per share and proposed final dividend of 4.46 pence per share. The final dividend, which is subject to approval by shareholders at the Annual General Meeting on 2 May 2024, will be paid on 31 May 2024 to shareholders on the register at 10 May 2024. An interim dividend for 2023 of 2.88 pence per share was paid on 22 September 2023 (2022: 2.88 pence per share). In proposing a final dividend of 4.46 pence per share for 2023 (2022: 4.46 pence per share), the Board has considered all investment requirements and its funding commitments to the defined benefit pension schemes.
Fresnillo plc announces final dividend of 4.2 US cents per share.
Fresnillo plc announced a final dividend of 4.2 US cents per share, amounting to US$30.9 million. This is in addition to the 2023 interim dividend of 1.40 US cents per share, amounting to US$10.3 million, which was paid in September 2023 and represented 1/3 of the expected total dividend for 2023. This brings the total dividend for the year to 5.6 US cents per share, amounting to US$41.2 million.
Greggs announce a final dividend of 46.0p per share
The Greggs Board intends to recommend at the AGM a final dividend of 46.0 pence per share (2022: 44.0 pence per share), giving a total ordinary dividend for the year of 62.0 pence per share (2022: 59.0 pence per share).
Rotork announce a final dividend of 4.65pence per share
The Rotork Board is recommending a final dividend of 4.65p per share. With the 2023 interim dividend of 2.55p, the total dividend for the year is 7.20p, a 7.5% increase on the 2022 full-year dividend. This equals 2.0 times cover based on adjusted earnings per share (2022: 1.9 times). The final dividend will be payable on 24 May 2024 to shareholders on the register on 19 April 2024. The last date to elect for the Dividend Reinvestment Plan ('DRIP') is 3 May 2024.
Intertek Group announce a full year dividend of 111.7pence per share
The Intertek Group Board recommends a full year dividend of 111.7p per share, a year-on-year increase of 5.6%.
STV Group Plc proposes final dividend of 7.4p and a full year dividend of 11.3p
The STV Group Plc Board proposes a final dividend of 7.4p per share for 2023, giving a full year dividend of 11.3p per share.
The Headlam Group Plc has proposed a final ordinary dividend of 6.0 pence per share
The Headlam Group Plc has proposed a final ordinary dividend of 6.0 pence per share (2022: final ordinary dividend 11.2 pence per share). If approved by shareholders at the 2024 AGM to be held on 23 May 2024, it will be payable on 7 June 2024 to shareholders on the register as at 10 May 2024 and is expected to be a cash outflow of £4.8 million.
Bakkavor Group Plc propose a final dividend for 2023 of 4.37 pence per Ordinary share
The Bakkavor Group Plc paid £24.0m in respect of the final dividend for 2022 and £16.8m for the 2023 interim dividend declared in September.
The Inchcape Plc Board has proposed a final ordinary dividend of 24.3p
The Inchcape Plc Board has proposed a final ordinary dividend of 24.3p, which is subject to the approval of shareholders at the 2024 Annual General meeting, and if approved will be paid in June 2024. This follows an interim dividend of 9.6p, and takes the total dividend in respect of FY 2023 to 33.9p. The Dividend Reinvestment Plan is available to ordinary shareholders and the final date for receipt of elections to participate is 24 May 2024.
Travis Perkins Plc announce a proposed full year dividend of 18.0 pence per share
The Travis Perkins Board is recommending a final dividend of 5.5 pence per share (2022: 26.5 pence per share) to give a full year dividend of 18.0 pence per share (2022: 39.0 pence per share), in line with the Group’s previously communicated policy.
The Hiscox Ltd Board recommended a final dividend of 25.0¢ per share to be paid on 12 June 2024
The Hiscox Ltd Board recommended a final dividend of 25.0¢ per share to be paid, subject to shareholder approval, on 12 June 2024 to shareholders registered on 3 May 2024. Dividends will be paid in Sterling unless shareholders elect to be paid in US Dollars. The foreign exchange rate to convert the dividends declared in US Dollars into Sterling will be based on the average exchange rate in the five business days prior to the Scrip Dividend price being determined. On this occasion, the period will be between 21 May 2024 and 28 May 2024 inclusive.
Senior Plc announce a final dividend of 1.70p, bringing full year dividend to 2.30p,
Senior plc announce a final dividend of 1.70 pence per share (2022 - 1.00 pence). This will be paid on 31 May 2024 to shareholders on the register at close of business on 3 May 2024. This brings the total dividends, paid and proposed for 2023, to 2.30 pence per share (2022 - 1.30 pence). They will continue to follow a progressive dividend policy reflecting earnings per share, free cash flow generation, market conditions and dividend cover.
GlobalData Plc announce a proposed final dividend of 3.2p
GlobalData plc are to propose a final dividend of 3.2 pence per share (2022 restated: 2.6 pence), to be paid on 26 April 2024 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 22 March 2024. The ex-dividend date will be on 21 March 2024. The proposed final dividend increases the total dividend for the year to 4.6 pence per share (2022 restated: 3.6 pence), an increase of 28%.
Craneware Plc announce an interim dividend of 13.0p
The Craneware Plc Board has declared a dividend of 13.0p (16.51 cents) per ordinary share, payable on 15 April 2024 to those shareholders on the register as at 22 March 2024 (FY23 Interim dividend 12.5p). The ex-dividend date is 21 March 2024.
Clarkson announce a full year dividend of 102p
The Clarkson Board has recommended a final dividend of 72p per share, bringing the total dividend for 2023 to 102p per share, an increase of 10% compared to 2022. This reflects their confidence in the future prospects of the Group and their commitment to continued delivery of shareholder returns
Rightmove Plc announce a final dividend for 2023 up 10% to 5.7p
Rightmove plc is recommending a final dividend of 5.7p per share for 2023 (2022: 5.2p). The final dividend will be paid, subject to shareholder approval, on 24 May 2024, taking the total dividend for the year to 9.3p (2022: 8.5p).
IMI plc announce a proposed final dividend of 19.2p, increased by 10%
The IMI Plc Board is recommending a 2023 final dividend of 19.2p per share (2022: 17.4p per share). Payment will be made on 17 May 2024 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 5 April 2024.
Pearson Plc have proposed a final dividend of 15.7p
The dividend accounted for in the Pearson Plc 2023 financial statements totalling £155m represents the final dividend in respect of 2022 (14.9p) and the interim dividend for 2023 (7.0p). They are proposing a final dividend for 2023 of 15.7p bringing the total paid and payable in respect of 2023 to 22.7p. This final 2023 dividend which was approved by the Board in February 2024, is subject to approval at the forthcoming AGM. For 2023, the dividend is covered 2.6 times by adjusted earnings.
Serco Group plc announce a recommended final dividend per share of 2.27p
The Serco Group plc Board has decided to declare a final dividend of 2.27p per share in respect of the year ended 31 December 2023 (2022:1.92p per share).
Vesuvius Plc announce a proposed final dividend of 16.2p
The Vesvuius Plc Board has recommended a final dividend of 16.2 pence, bringing the total dividend for the year to 23.0 pence per share, which is a 3.4% year on year increase on the total dividend for 2022 of 22.25 pence per share. This represents a dividend cover of 2.0x compared to adjusted EPS for 2023.
Cairn Homes Plc has recommended a final dividend of 3.2 cent per ordinary share
The Cairn Homes Plc Board has recommended a final dividend of 3.2 cent per ordinary share, which, combined with the interim dividend of 3.1 cent per ordinary share, results in a total dividend of 6.3 cent per ordinary share for the year (2022: 6.1 cent per share). The proposed final dividend of 3.2 cent per ordinary share will be paid on 17 May 2024 to ordinary shareholders on the Company's register at 5:00 p.m. on 26 April 2024, subject to shareholder approval at the Company's Annual General Meeting on 10 May 2024. Additionally, during 2023, the Company completed €42.7 million of our €75.0 million share buyback programme and acquired 38.7 million shares. All repurchased shares have been cancelled and the remaining share buyback is expected to be completed subject to market conditions.
Drax Group announce a proposed final dividend of 13.9 pence per share
The Drax Group Board proposes to pay a final dividend in respect of 2023 of £53 million, equivalent to 13.9 pence per share. This will make the full year 2023 dividend £89 million (23.1 pence per share) (2022: £84 million, 21.0 pence per share).
Weir Group plc announce a full year dividend of 38.6p
The Weir Group plc Board is recommending a final dividend of 20.8 pence per share. In line with their policy to pay out 33% of adjusted earnings per share (EPS), this equates to a total full year dividend of 38.6 pence per share and represents an increase of 18% on the prior year. The final dividend will be paid on 31 May 2024 to Shareholders on the register on 19 April 2024.
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