Recent articles for private investors with a focus on dividend announcements
Bytes Technology Group plc announces interim dividend of 3.1 pence per share
Bytes Technology Group's dividend policy is to distribute 40-50% of post-tax pre-exceptional earnings to shareholders. Accordingly, their Board declared a gross interim dividend of 3.1 pence per share. The aggregate amount of the interim dividend expected to be paid out of retained earnings at 31 August 2024, but not recognised as a liability at the end of the half year, is £7.5 million.
Fidelity Asian Values plc announces a final dividend of 14.5p
The Fidelity Asian Values plc board is recommending a final dividend of 14.5 pence per share for the year ended 31 July 2024 for approval by shareholders at the AGM to be held on 21 November 2024. They reiterate, however, that income is an output rather than an aim of the investment process, and that no guarantees can be offered as to the level of any future dividends.
Netcall plc announces final dividend of 0.89p
The Netcall plc board is proposing a final dividend for this financial year of 0.89p (FY23: 0.83p). If approved, the final dividend will be paid on 7 February 2025 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 27 December 2024.
Wetherspoon (JD) plc announce a full year dividend of 12.0p
The Wetherspoon (JD) plc board is recommending the payment of a final dividend, equivalent to the 2019 annual dividend, of 12 pence (2023: nil) per share.
Thorpe (FW) plc announce a total interim and final dividend of 6.78p
Thorpe (FW) plc's performance as a whole for the year to 30 June 2024 allows their Board to recommend an increased final dividend of 5.08p per share (2023:4.84p), which gives a total for the year of 6.78p (2023: 6.46p excluding special dividend). A special dividend of 2.50p will also be paid, reflecting Thorpe (FW) plc's strong cash position.
Tesco plc announce an interim dividend of 4.25 pence per share
Tesco plc announce an interim dividend has been set at 4.25 pence per ordinary share, in line with their policy of setting the interim dividend at 35% of the prior full-year dividend.
Galliford Try Holdings Plc announce a final dividend payment of 11.5p
The Galliford Try Holdings Plc Directors are recommending a final dividend of 11.5 pence per share which, subject to approval will be paid on 5 December 2024 to shareholders on the register at 8 November 2024. Together with the interim dividend of 4.0 pence per share paid in April 2024, this will result in a total full year dividend for 2024 of 15.5 pence per share.
JD Sports Fashion plc have proposed an interim dividend of 0.33p
The JD Sports Fashion plc Board is proposing to increase the interim dividend per share by 10% to 0.33p (H124: 0.30p) reflecting a one-third/two-thirds split between the interim dividend and the expected final dividend, broadly reflecting the split of profit generated in the year.
James Halstead plc announce a final dividend per ordinary share proposed of 6.0p
James Halstead plc is proposing a final dividend of 6.0p (2023: 5.75p) which will mean a total dividend for the year of 8.5p (2023: 8.0p) an increase of 6.25%. This is a record level of dividend and marks their 49th year of increased dividend. This final dividend will be paid on 13 December 2024.
CVS Group Plc announce a final dividend of 8.0p per share
CVS Group Plc Board is recommending the payment of a final dividend of 8.0p per Ordinary share (2023: 7.5p). Subject to shareholder approval at the Annual General Meeting to be held on 20 November 2024, the dividend will be paid on 29 November 2024 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 1 November 2024. The ex-dividend date is 31 October 2024.
Hansard Global plc announce a final dividend maintained at 2.65p per share
The Hansard Global plc board has proposed a final dividend of 2.65p per share maintaining the same level as last year.
Smith Group plc announce a proposed final dividend of 30.2p
The Smiths Group plc Board is recommending a final dividend of 30.2p, a year-on-year increase of +5.2%, bringing the total dividend for the year to 43.75p (FY2023: 41.6p). The final dividend will be paid on 22 November 2024 to shareholders on the register at close of business on 18 October 2024. Their dividend policy aims to increase dividends in line with growth in earnings and cashflow, with the objective of maintaining minimum dividend cover of around two times.
City of London Investment Group Board have recommended final dividend of 22p per share
The City of London Investment Group Board is proposing to recommend a final dividend of 22p per share (2023: 22p), subject to approval by shareholders at the Company's Annual General Meeting (AGM) to be held on 28th October 2024. This would bring the total dividend payment for the year to 33p (2023: 33p). Rolling five-year dividend cover based on underlying profits equates to 1.19 times (2023: 1.24 times).
Animalcare Group Plc declares an interim dividend of 2.0 pence per share
The Animalcare Group Plc Board is to declare an interim dividend of 2.0 pence per share, in line with the prior period. The interim dividend will be paid on 15 November 2024 to shareholders whose names are on the Register of Members at close of business on 18 October 2024. The ordinary shares will become ex-dividend on 17 October 2024.
HSS Hire Group Plc announce an interim dividend maintained at 0.18 pence per share
The HSS Hire Group Plc Board has decided to maintain the dividend at 0.18 pence per share despite the reduction in H1 2023 Earnings Per Share, demonstrating confidence in the company's strong balance sheet position.
Personal Group Holdings Plc Company announce an interim dividend of 6.5p
The Personal Group Holdings Plc Company is to announce an interim dividend for 2024 of 6.5p, representing an 11% increase on the previous year, to be paid on 8 November 2024 to members on the register as at 4 October 2024. Shares will be marked ex-dividend on 3 October 2024.
Yu Group announce an increased interim dividend of 19p per ordinary share
Yu Group PLC declare an interim dividend of 19p per share (H1 23: 3p per share), resulting in a forecasted payment of £3.2m on the payment date of 20 December 2024. The Group's ordinary shares will go ex-dividend on 21 November 2024, with a record date of 22 November 2024.
A.G Barr plc announce an interim dividend of 3.10 pence per share
The A.G. Barr plc Board has declared an interim dividend for the 26 weeks ended 27 July 2024 of 3.10 pence per share (2023/24: 2.65 pence) payable on 1 November 2024 to shareholders on the register on 4 October 2024. This is in line with their policy of the interim dividend being 25% of the prior final year dividend.
Card Factory Plc announce an interim dividend of 1.2p
On 23 September 2024, the Card Factory Plc Directors resolved to pay an interim dividend of 1.2 pence per share. This represents approximately 25% of the expected full year dividend, subject to the financial performance of the Group in the remainder of the financial year being in line with expectations. The interim dividend will be payable to shareholders on the share register on 1 November 2024, with payments to be made on 11 December 2024.
Mortgage Advice Bureau (Holdings) Ltd announce an interim dividend of 13.4p per share
The Mortgage Advice Bureau (Holdings) Ltd Board is to confirm an interim dividend of 13.4p per share (H1 2023: 13.4p) 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 £7.8m (H1 2023: £7.7m). Following payment of the dividend, the Group will continue to maintain significant surplus regulatory reserves.
Kingfisher Plc has declared an interim dividend per share of 3.80p
The Kingfisher Plc Board has declared an interim dividend per share of 3.80p (FY 23/24 interim dividend: 3.80p). The interim dividend will be paid on 15 November 2024 to shareholders on the register at close of business on 11 October 2024. A dividend reinvestment plan (DRIP) is available to shareholders who would prefer to invest their dividends in the Company's shares. The shares will go ex-dividend on 10 October 2024.
JTC Plc have announced an interim dividend +22.9% to 4.3p
The JTC Board has declared an interim dividend of 4.3p per share, an increase of 0.8p period on period (H1 2023: 3.5p). The interim dividend will be paid on 25 October 2024 to shareholders on the register as at close of business on the record date of 27 September 2024. The shares will become ex-dividend on 26 September 2024.
M.P Evans announce a 20% increase in interim dividend per share to 15p
The M.P. Evans Group board is recommending an interim dividend for 2024 of 15p per share (2023 - 12.5p per share), an increase of 20%. This reflects the improved results for the first half of the year, with earnings per share up by 81%, but also the board's continuing confidence in the long-term prospects for the Group.
Phoenix Group Holdings Plc declares an interim dividend 26.65p per share
The Pheonix Groupn Board has declared a 2024 Interim dividend of 26.65p per share, equal to the 2023 Final dividend, a 2.5% increase compared to the 2023 Interim dividend.
Brocks Macdonald Group announce a total dividend up 4.0% to 78.0p
The Brooks Macdonald Group Board has recommended a final dividend of 49.0p (FY23: 47.0p), which, subject to approval by shareholders, will result in total dividends for the year of 78.0p (FY23: 75.0p). This represents an increase of 4.0% in the total dividend on the previous year and underlines the Board's confidence in the prospects for the Group. The final dividend will be paid on 1 November 2024 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 20 September 2024.
Renishaw plc announce a proposed final dividend of 59.4p per share.
Renishaw plc announce a final dividend of 59.4p per share is proposed in respect of FY2024, which will be payable on 5 December 2024 to shareholders on the register on 1 November 2024.
Fevertree Drinks Plc announce an interim dividend of 5.85 pence per share
The Fevertree Drinls Plc Directors are to declare an interim dividend of 5.85 pence per share, 2% ahead of the 2023 interim dividend. The dividend will be paid on 18 October 2024, to shareholders on the register on 27 September 2024.
Harworth Group plc announce dividend per share up 10% at 0.489p
The Harworth Group Plc Board has determined that it is appropriate for an interim dividend for the year ending 31 December 2024 to be paid of 0.489p (H1 2023: 0.444p) per share, an increase of 10% in line with the Group's policy.
Kier Group Plc announce a proposed final dividend of 3.48p per share
The Kier Group Board proposing a final dividend of 3.48p per share. When combined with the interim dividend of 1.67p, the total dividend of 5.15p in FY24 represents an earnings cover of 4x as they progressively move to their target of 3x cover.
Epwin interim dividend of 2.10 pence per share declared
Epwin Group Plc has declared an interim dividend of 2.10 pence per share (HY23: 2.00 pence), representing an increase on the prior period of 5%. The dividend will be paid on 8 October 2024 to shareholders on the register on 20 September 2024, and is in line with the Board's policy.
Anpario Plc announce an interim dividend of 3.25p
The Anpario Board has approved an interim dividend of 3.25 pence per share (H1 2023: 3.20 pence per share), an increase of 2% compared to the prior period. This dividend, payable on 29 November 2024 to shareholders on the register on 15 November 2024 (ex-dividend date is 14 November 2024), reflects the Board's continued confidence in the Group and its ability to generate cash.
Dunelm Group Plc announce a final ordinary dividend of 27.5p per share
The Dunelm Group Plc Board has proposed a final ordinary dividend of 27.5 pence per share, recognising our performance in the year and ongoing confidence in the business. This takes the full year ordinary dividend to 43.5 pence per share, 3.6% ahead of the 42.0 pence per share paid in FY23, with dividend cover of 1.71×. Whilst dividend cover is slightly below the range set out in the Group's policy, the Board considers the level of cover appropriate in light of the 6.6% year-on-year increase in PBT, with earnings impacted by the increase in effective tax rate, including a non-recurring impact. The final dividend will be paid on 26 November 2024 subject to approval by shareholders at the AGM on 21 November 2024. The ex-dividend date is 31 October 2024 and the record date is 1 November 2024.
Luceco Plc announce an interim dividend of 1.7p per share
The Luceco Plc Board will pay an interim dividend of 1.7p per share, up 6.3% over the prior year. This will be paid to shareholders on 25 October 2024 who are on the register on 20 September 2024 and the last day for dividend reinvestment ("DRIP") elections is 4 October 2024. This equates to one third of the annual payout ratio of 40%.
Wickes Group Plc announce an interim dividend declared of 3.6p
The Wickes Group Plc Board has recommended an interim dividend of 3.6p per share, which will be paid on 8 November 2024 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 4 October 2024.
Chesnara plc announce an interim dividend to 8.61p per share
Chesnara plc announce interim dividend of 8.61p per share is expected to be paid on 1 November 2024. The ordinary shares will be quoted ex-dividend on the London Stock Exchange as of 19 September 2024. The record date for eligibility for payment will be 20 September 2024.
Computacenter announce an interim dividend increased by 3.1% to 23.3p
The Computacenter Board is to announce a 3.1% increase in the interim dividend to 23.3p per share (H1 2023: 22.6p per share). The interim dividend will be paid on Friday 25 October 2024. The dividend record date is set as Friday 27 September 2024 and the shares will be marked ex-dividend on Thursday 26 September 2024.
Bakkavor Group Plc announce an interim dividend of 3.20 pence per Ordinary share
The Bakkavor Group plc Board has decided to pay an interim dividend of 3.20 pence per Ordinary share, up 10.0% on the prior period. The interim dividend will be paid on 11 October 2024 to shareholders on the register of members as at 13 September 2024 (the record date). Going forward, the Board expects to maintain a progressive dividend policy.
Genus plc recommends a final dividend of 21.7 pence per ordinary
The Genus Board is recommending a final dividend of 21.7 pence per ordinary share, consistent with the prior year final dividend. When combined with the interim dividend, this will result in an unchanged total dividend for the year of 32.0 pence per ordinary share (2023: 32.0 pence per share). Dividend cover from adjusted earnings decreased to 2.0 times (2023: 2.7 times).
Ashmore Group Plc announce a final ordinary dividend maintained at 12.1 pence per share
The Ashmore Group Board has recommended a final dividend of 12.1 pence per share, which, if approved by shareholders, will be paid on 6 December 2024 to all shareholders on the register on 8 November 2024.
Hilton Food Group Plc announce an interim dividend of 9.6p
Hilton Food Groups plc continue to operate and to maintain this dividend policy and has approved the payment of an interim dividend of 9.6p per ordinary share (2023: 9.0p). The interim dividend, representing an increase of 6.7% on the interim dividend declared in the prior year, amounting to £8.6m will be paid on 29 November 2024 to shareholders on the register at close of business on 1 November 2024.
Direct Line Insurance Group plc have declared a dividend of 2.0 pence per share.
Direct Line Insurance Group plc declare a dividend of 2.0 pence per share (£26 million).
Eurocell Plc Board has approved an interim of 2.2pence per share
The Eurocell Plc Board has approved an interim dividend for the six months ended 30 June 2024 of 2.2 pence per share (£2.3 million), an increase of 10% compared to H1 2023. The interim dividend will be paid on 11 October 2024 to shareholders on the register at the close of business at 13 September 2024 and shares will be marked ex-dividend on 12 September 2024.
Alpha Group International Plc have proposed an interim dividend of 4.2 pence per share
The Alpha Group International plc Board is to declare an interim dividend of 4.2 pence per share (2023: 3.7 pence). The interim dividend will be payable on 11 October 2024 to shareholders on the register at 13 September 2024. The ex-dividend date is 12 September 2024.
M&G Plc announce a 2024 first interim dividend of 6.6 pence per share
The 2024 first interim dividend of 6.6 pence per share (30 June 2023: 6.5 pence per share) is in line with their policy of stable or increasing dividends. The first interim dividend is payable on 18 October 2024.
Cairn Homes Plc announce an interim dividend of 3.8 cent per ordinary share
On 3 September 2024 the Cairn Homes Plc Board approved an interim dividend of 3.8 cent per ordinary share. This interim dividend will be paid on 4 October 2024 to shareholders on the register on the record date of 13 September 2024. Based on the ordinary shares in issue at 3 September 2024, the amount of dividends proposed is €24.2 million.
Craneware Plc announce a proposed final dividend of 16.0p per share
The Craneware Plc Board proposes a final dividend of 16.0p (20.23 cents) per share giving a total dividend for the year of 29p (36.67 cents) per share (FY23: 28.5p (35.95 cents) per share), an increase of 2%. Subject to approval at the Annual General Meeting, the final dividend will be paid on 18 December 2024 to shareholders on the register as at 29 November 2024, with a corresponding ex-Dividend date of 28 November 2024.
Midwich Group Plc announce an interim dividend declared of 5.5 pence per share
The Midwich Group Plc Board is to declare an interim dividend of 5.5 pence per share (H1 2023: 5.5p). This will be paid on 18 October 2024 to those shareholders on the Company's register as at 13 September 2024. The last day to elect for dividend reinvestment ("DRIP") is 27 September 2024.
Alumasc Group plc announce a final dividend proposed at 7.3
Alumasc Group plc announce a final dividend of 7.3p per share will be recommended to shareholders, payable on 1 November 2024. If approved, when added to the interim dividend of 3.45p paid in April 2024, this would represent a total dividend per share of 10.75p per share (2023:10.3p), in accordance with their progressive dividend policy and medium term objective of 2.5 to 3.0 times cover.
Uniphar Plc announce interim dividend of €0.0067 per ordinary share
Uniphar Plc announce a final dividend of €3.2m relating to 2023 was paid in May 2024. The Board has committed to a progressive dividend policy and, reflective of this, a 2024 interim dividend of €0.0067 per ordinary share has been declared. It is proposed to pay the dividend on 4 October 2024 to ordinary shareholders on the Company's register on 13 September 2024.
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