Recent articles for private investors with a focus on dividend announcements
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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%.
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.
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.
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).
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.
Johnson Service Group plc announce an interim dividend of 1.3 pence per share
Johnson Service Group plc annnounces an interim dividend of 1.3 pence per share (June 2023: 0.9 pence per share) will be paid on 1 November 2024 to those Shareholders on the register of members on 4 October 2024. The ex-dividend date is 3 October 2024. The increased dividend is in line with their progressive dividend policy to reduce dividend cover from their historical level of cover of 3 times in 2022 to 2.5 times in financial year 2024.
STV Group Plc proposes interim dividend of 3.9p
A final dividend of £3.4m relating to the year ended 31 December 2023 was paid from the parent company's accumulated realised profits in May 2024 (30 June 2023: final dividend relating to the year ended 31 December 2022 of £3.4m, paid in May 2023).
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.
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.
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.
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.
PPHE Hotel Group Limited increase their interim dividend to 17 pence per share
The PPHE Hotel Group Limited Board is focused on enhancing value for shareholders and, in line with its previously communicated progressive dividend policy, it proposes to increase the interim dividend. Moreover, it recently launched another share buyback programme given the substantial discount of the current share price compared with the Group's EPRA NRV per share.
Grafton Group has declared an interim dividend of 10.50 pence per share
The Grafton Group Board has declared an interim dividend of 10.50 pence per share, an increase of 5.0 per cent on last year's interim dividend of 10.00 pence.
South32 Limited Board has resolved to pay a final ordinary dividend of US 3.1 cents per share
South32 Limited Board has resolved to pay a fully-franked final ordinary dividend of US 3.1 cents per share (US$140M) in respect of H2 FY24, representing 41% of Underlying earnings.
Irish Continental Group have declared an interim dividend of 5.11 cent per share
The Irish Continental Group plc have declared an interim dividend of 5.11 cent per share
Somero Enterprises have declared an interim dividend of $0.08 per share
Somero Board has decided to declare an interim 2024 dividend of US$ 0.08 per share, maintaining a balance between interim ordinary dividend and final ordinary dividend comparable to prior year. The dividend, representing a total payment of approximately US$ 4.4m, will be payable on October 18, 2024 to shareholders on the register as of September 20, 2024. The common stock ex-dividend date is 19 September 2024.
Hunting plc announce an interim dividend declared 5.5 cents per share
Hunting plc announce an interim dividend declared 5.5 cents per share (H1 2023 - 5.0 cents), an increase of 10%
Prudential plc ("Prudential") has today announced its 2024 first interim dividend of 6.84 US cents per ordinary share.
Prudential plc ("Prudential") has today announced its 2024 first interim dividend of 6.84 US cents per ordinary share.
Bunzl plc announce an interim dividend of 20.1p
The Bunzl Board is recommending an interim dividend of 20.1p, 10.4% higher than the prior year period, following on from the Group's 31st consecutive year of annual dividend growth in 2023. Dividend cover in 2024 is expected to reduce to around 2.65 times, with further normalisation of dividend cover in 2025 to between 2.5 and 2.6 times in order to enhance returns for shareholders.
Hays PLC announce a final dividend of 2.05 pence per share has been proposed
The Board has proposed an unchanged final core dividend of 2.05 pence per share giving a full-year dividend of 3.00 pence per share. This represents pre-exceptional dividend cover of 1.34x, below their target core dividend cover range of 2.0-3.0x earnings. Given the Board's confidence in the Group's strategy and long-term prospects, plus their strong financial position, the Board considers an unchanged dividend payment is appropriate. The dividend record date is 18 October 2024, and the proposed payment date is 25 November 2024.
Macfarlane Group announce an interim dividend of 0.96p per share
MacFarlane Group plc announce an interim dividend of 0.96p per share (H1 2023: 0.94p per share) - to be paid on 10 October 2024 to shareholders on the register as at 13 September 2024 (ex-dividend date 12 September 2024).
Costain Group PLC announce an interim dividend of 0.4p per share
Dividend payments were resumed in H1 23 with an interim dividend of 0.4p per share for the six months ended 30 June 2023, and a final dividend of 0.8p per share. In line with the H1 23 payment, the Costain Group PLC Board has declared an interim dividend of 0.4p per ordinary share for the six months ended 30 June 2024.
H & T Group interim dividend of 7.0p per share
On 19 August 2024, the H & T directors approved a 7.0 pence per share interim dividend (2023 interim dividend: 6.5 pence per share) which equates to a dividend payment of £3,044,000 (30 June 2023: £2,819,000). The dividend will be paid on 4 October 2024 to shareholders on the share register at the close of business on 6 September 2024 and has not been provided for in the 2024 interim results. The shares will be marked ex-dividend on 5 September 2024.
Tribal Group announces an interim dividend of 0.65p
The Tribal Group Board intends to pay an interim dividend to shareholders of 0.65p on 28 November 2024 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 31 October 2024. The ex-dividend date will be 30 October 2024.
Antofagasta Plc interim dividend of 7.9 cents per share announced
The Antofagasta plc Board has declared an interim dividend for the first half of 2024 of 7.9 cents per ordinary share, which amounts to $77.9 million. The interim dividend will be paid on 30 September 2024 to ordinary shareholders that are on the register at the close of business on 6 September 2024.
Plus500 Ltd has announced today total dividends announced today of $75.5m
Plus500 Ltd has announced today total dividends announced today of $75.5m ($1.0000 per share), comprising an interim dividend of $35.4m ($0.4686 per share) and a special dividend of $40.1m ($0.5314 per share)
Fletcher King plc announce a final proposed dividend 2.25p per share
The Fletcher King plc Board is proposing a final dividend of 2.25p per share (2023: 0.75p per share). The final dividend is subject to shareholder approval at the AGM and will be paid on 25 October 2024 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 27 September 2024 with an ex-dividend date of the 26 September 2024. With no interim dividend paid (2023: £nil per share) the dividend for this year will amount to 2.25p per share (2023: 0.75p per share).
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