Recent articles for private investors with a focus on dividend announcements
EMIS Group PLC announce a final dividend of 17.6pence per share
The EMIS Board have proposed an increase in their final dividend to 17.6p (2020: 16.0p) per ordinary share, payable on 17 May 2022 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 19 April 2022. This would make a total dividend of 35.2p (2020: 32.0p) per ordinary share for 2022. This is 10% higher than in the prior year, reflecting the underlying growth of the Group and its positive future prospects.
Marshalls Group propose a final dividend of 9.6pence per share
The Marshalls Group PLC have maintained a progressive dividend policy of two times dividend cover over the business cycle. The aim of this policy is to increase returns for shareholders.
The FDM Holdings Group Board has recommended a final dividend of 18 pence per share
During the year, the FDM Group Holdings paid three dividends totalling £46.8 million, representing 43.0 pence per share.
4imprint Group plc has recommended a final dividend of 30.00 cents per share
The 4imprint Group plc Board has recommend a final dividend per share of 30.00c (2020: nil), giving a total paid and proposed 2021 dividend of 45.00c (2020: nil). This reflects the Group's financial performance in the second half of the year, and is in line with their balance sheet funding and capital allocation guidelines. They reintroduced dividend payments at the half year, when the Board declared an interim dividend of 15.00c per share (2020: nil).
IP Group Plc has recommended a final dividend of 0.77p per share
The IP Group Plc Board is recommending a final dividend of 0.72 pence per share, taking the 2021 full-year dividend to 1.2 pence per share (2020:1 pps).
Restore Plc has proposed a final dividend of 4.7 pence per share
The Restore Plc Board is recommending a final dividend of 4.7 pence per share, which is payable on 8 July 2022.
Centamin PLC announce a final dividend of 5 US cents per share
A final dividend in respect of the year ended 31 December 2021 of 5 US cents per share, totalling approximately US$57.8 million has been proposed by the Centamin PLC Board of Directors and is subject to shareholder approval at the annual general meeting on 10 May 2022. These financial statements do not reflect the dividend payable.
Anpario PLC announce a proposed final dividend of 7.0p
The Anpario PLC Board is recommending a final dividend of 7.0 pence per share (2020: 6.25 pence) making a total of 10.0 pence per share for the year (2020: 9.0 pence), an increase of 11.1%. This dividend, payable on 29 July to shareholders on the register on 15 July, reflects the Board's continued confidence in the Group and its ability to generate cash.
Fever-Tree Drinks Plc has recommended a final dividend of 10.47 pence per share
The Fever-Tree Drinks Plc Board is recommending a final dividend of 10.47 pence per share in respect of 2021 (2020: 10.27 pence per share). If approved, this would bring the sum of the interim and final ordinary dividend in respect of 2021 to 15.99 pence per share (2020: 15.68 pence per share). If approved by shareholders at the AGM on 19 May 2022 the final dividend will be paid on 27 May 2022 to shareholders on the register on 7 April 2022.
Science Group Plc has proposed a final dividend of 5 pence per share
The Science Group Plc Board has proposed a final dividend for 2021 of 5.0 pence per share (2020: 4.0 pence per share). The dividend is subject to approval by shareholders at the next Annual General Meeting.
Computacenter has proposed a final dividend of 49.4p per share
The Computacenter Board has proposed an increase in the final dividend to 49.4 pence per share, reflecting both their performance and confidence in the outlook for the Group. If approved by shareholders at Computacenter's 2022 Annual General Meeting, this will bring the full-year dividend for 2021 to 66.3 pence per share. This represents an increase of 30.8 per cent over that paid for 2020. This remains in line with their stated long-term dividend policy of paying a dividend that is covered between 2.0 and 2.5 times by adjusted diluted EPS.
RPS Group plc has declared a final dividend of 0.44 pence per share
The RPS Group plc Board has declared a final dividend of 0.44p per share (£1.2m) (2020: nil) which will be paid on 20 May 2022 to holders of ordinary shares on the Company's register of members at the close of business on 22 April 2022, subject to approval at the Annual General Meeting on 26 April 2022. This aligns with RPS Group's recently announced capital allocation policy and reflects the Board's desire to return to paying dividends to shareholders balanced with the need to retain capital in the business to capitalise on organic and acquisitive growth opportunities.
Centaur Media has proposed a final dividend of 0.5p per share
The Centaur Media Board is proposing a final dividend of 0.5p per share, a total of 1p per share for the 2021 financial year. This is in line with their dividend policy to distribute 40% of adjusted earnings after taxation, subject to a minimum of 1p per share.
TP ICAP Group plc recommends a final dividend of 5.5p per share
The TP ICAP Group plc Board has recommended a final dividend per share of 5.5 pence, bringing the total full year dividend to 9.5 pence per share, in line with their dividend policy of 2 times cover on adjusted post-tax earnings (2020: 6.0 pence per share (rebased to take into account the bonus element of the rights issue completed in February 2021)).
Ferguson Plc has announced an interim dividend of $0.84 per share
Ferguson Plc has announced an interim dividend of $0.84 per share (2021: $0.729 per share) representing an increase of 15% that will be paid on May 6, 2022 to shareholders on the register on March 25, 2022.
DFS Furniture Plc has declared an interim ordinary dividend of 3.7p per share
The DFS Furniture Plc Board has declared an interim ordinary dividend of 3.7 pence per share (11.2 pence total dividend payments over the last twelve months). In addition the Group will pay a 10.0 pence special dividend and repurchase for cancellation up to £25m of the Group's shares, with the buyback commencing immediately. The interim dividend of 3.7 pence per share and special dividend of 10.0 pence per share will be payable on 25 May 2022 to shareholders on the register on 8 April 2022.
Smart Metering Systems Plc has proposed a dividend of 27.5p per share
The Smart Metering Systems Plc Board is proposing a 27.5p per share dividend (FY 2020: 25.0p). The dividend demonstrates the sustainable growth delivered by SMS's strategy and is covered by long-term index-linked cash flows from the existing metering and data asset base.
Close Brothers Group plc declares dividend of 22p per share
Close Brothers Group plc has declared an interim dividend of 22.0p (H1 2021: 18.0p), returning to the pre-pandemic level. The interim dividend is due to be paid on 27 April 2022 to shareholders on the register at 25 March 2022.
Craneware Plc has declared an interim dividend of 12.5p per share
The Craneware Plc Board has resolved to pay an increased interim dividend of 12.5p (16.88 cents) per ordinary share on 15 April 2022 to those shareholders on the register as at 25 March 2022 (FY21 Interim dividend 12p). The ex-dividend date is 24 March 2022. The interim dividend of 12.5p per share is capable of being paid in US dollars subject to a shareholder having registered to receive their dividend in US dollars under the Company's Dividend Currency Election, or who has registered to do so by the close of business on 25 March 2022. The exact amount to be paid will be calculated by reference to the exchange rate to be announced on 25 March 2022. The interim dividend referred to above in US dollars of 16.88 cents is given as an example only using the Balance Sheet date exchange rate of $1.35/£1 and may differ from that finally announced.
Fonix Mobile PLC are to declare an increased interim dividend of 2.00p per share
Fonix Mobile PLC to declare an increased interim dividend of 2.00p per share (FY21: 1.70p), in line with the company's policy to pay out 75% of adjusted earnings over the year to shareholders in the form of an ordinary dividend. The interim dividend will be paid on 31 March 2022 to shareholders on the register on 25 March 2022, with an ex-dividend date of 24 March 2022.
Phoenix Group Holdings Plc recommends a final dividend of 24.8p per share
Pheonix Group Holdings Plc has recommended a final dividend of 24.8p per share, which is expected to be paid on 9 May 2022. The ordinary shares will be quoted ex-dividend on the London Stock Exchange as of 31 March 2022. The record date for eligibility for payment will be 1 April 2022.
Bodycote Plc has recommended a final ordinary dividend of 13.8p per share
The Bodycote Plc Board has recommended a final ordinary dividend of 13.8p (2020: 13.4p), bringing the total ordinary dividend to 20.0p (2020: 19.4p). The interim dividend of 6.2p, approved by the Bodycote Plc Board on 27 July 2021, was paid on 5 November 2021 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 8 October 2021. The final ordinary dividend will be paid on 3 June 2022 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 22 April 2022.
Spirax-Sarco Engineering plc recommends a final dividend of 97.5p per share
The Spirax-Sarco Engineering plc Board is recommending an increase in the final dividend of 15% to 97.5 pence per share (2020: 84.5 pence). Subject to approval of the final dividend by shareholders at the Annual General Meeting on 11th May 2022, the total Ordinary dividend for the year will be 136.0 pence per share, an increase of 15% over the 118.0 pence per share for the prior year.
Thorpe (FW) announces an interim dividend of 1.54p per share
The Thorpe (FW) interim dividend is at the rate of 1.54p per share (Interim 2021: 1.49p) and based on 117,074,433 shares in issue at the announcement date the dividend will amount to £1,803,000 (Interim 2021: £1,736,000). A special dividend of 2.27p amounting to £2,658,000 (Interim 2021: £nil) will also be paid. The interim and special dividends will be paid on 1 April 2022 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 18 March 2022, and the shares become ex-dividend on 17 March 2022.
Forterra Plc proposes a final dividend of 6.7p per share
The Forterra Plc Board is proposing a final dividend of 6.7p per share (2020: 2.8p) which in addition to the interim dividend of 3.2 pence per share paid in October (2020: nil) will bring the total dividend to 9.9 pence per share (2020: 2.8p). Subject to approval by shareholders, the final dividend will be paid on 8 July 2022 to shareholders on the register at 17 June 2022.
Just Group Plc recommends a final dividend of 1.0p per share
The Just Group Plc Board is recommending a final dividend of 1.0p (£10m). From 2022 onwards, they intend to declare dividends twice annually with an interim dividend to be declared at their interim results in August and paid in September and the final dividend to be declared at the final results in March and paid in May.
Hill & Smith Holdings plc
The Hill & Smith Holdings plc Board is recommending a final dividend of 19.0p per share, making a total dividend for the year of 31.0p per share (2020: 26.7p). In the future, they aim to provide sustainable and progressive dividend growth, targeting a dividend cover of around 2.5 times underlying earnings. The final dividend, if approved, will be paid on 8 July 2022 to shareholders on the register on 6 June 2022.
Savills plc recommends a final ordinary dividend of 12.75p per share
A final ordinary dividend of 12.75p is recommended by the Savills plc Board (2020: 17.0p), alongside a supplemental interim dividend of 15.6p (2020: nil). The Board is also proposing a one-time special dividend of 27.05p being similar to the 2019 final ordinary and supplementary dividends which were cancelled as COVID-19 took hold in March 2020.
Spirent Communications Plc recommends a final dividend of 4.37 cents per share
The Spirent Communications Plc Board is recommending the payment of a final dividend for 2021 of 4.37 cents (3.34 pence) per share which, together with the interim dividend of 2.39 cents (1.72 pence) per share paid in September 2021, brings the full year dividend to 6.76 cents (5.06 pence) per share, a dividend cover of 2.5 times adjusted earnings. This is a 12 per cent increase compared to the full year dividend for 2020. In Sterling terms this represents an increase of 14 per cent. This follows a special dividend in 2020 of 7.50 cents (5.40 pence) per share.
Capital Limited proposes a final dividend of 2.4 cents per share
In respect of the year ended December 31, 2021, the Capital Limited Directors propose that a final dividend of 2.4 cents (2020: 1.3 cents) per share be paid to shareholders on 10 May 2022 (2020: 04 May 2021). This final dividend is subject to approval by shareholders at the Annual General Meeting. The proposed final dividend is payable to all shareholders on the Register of Members on 7 April 2022 (2020: 9 April 2021). The total estimated final dividend to be paid is $4.59million (2020: $2.47 million).
Balfour Beatty plc recommends a final dividend of 6.0p per share
Following the 3.0 pence per ordinary share interim dividend declared at the half year, the Balfour Beatty plc Board is recommending a final dividend of 6.0 pence per share, giving a total recommended dividend for the year of 9.0 pence per share (2020: 1.5 pence).
Brooks Macdonald Group declares an interim dividend of 26.0p per share
The Brooks Macdonald Group Board has declared an interim dividend of 26.0p (H1 FY21: 23.0p). This represents an increase of 13.0% compared to the previous period. The interim dividend will be paid on 14 April 2022 to shareholders on the register as at 18 March 2022.
Volution Group Plc declares an interim dividend of 2.30p per share
The Volution Group Plc Board has declared an interim dividend of 2.30 pence per share, up 21.1% (H1 2021: 1.9 pence), demonstrating the Board's continuing confidence in the performance of the Group. The interim dividend will be paid on 3 May 2022 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 25 March 2022.
Irish Continental Group Plc proposes an interim dividend of 9.00 cent per share
The Irish Continental Group Plc Board is proposing the payment of a dividend of 9.00 cent per ordinary share on 7 July 2022 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 10 June 2022. Irish dividend withholding tax will be deducted where appropriate.
Headlam Group PLC announce a final ordinary dividend of 8.6 pence
Headlam Group PLC are proposing a 2021 final ordinary dividend of 8.6 pence per share for approval at May's Annual General Meeting ('AGM'), giving a total annual pay-out for the interim plus final of 14.4 pence, being equivalent to a 2x earnings cover ratio and in line with the Company's published Capital Allocation Priorities, with the 2.0 pence nominal dividend being an additional payment on top.
Quilter PLC announce a final dividend of 3.9 pence per share
The Quilter PLC Board is recommending a final dividend of 3.9 pence per share which, together with the Interim Dividend of 1.7 pence per share, takes the proposed Full Year Dividend to 5.6 pence per share (inclusive of a distribution of £25 million, or 1.6 pence per share, in respect of Quilter International's profit contribution). This compares to a 2020 Dividend of 4.6 pence per share. Excluding the contribution from Quilter International, the dividend contribution from continuing operations has increased 39% to 4.0 pence.
Ibstock PLC announce a recommended final dividend of 5.0p per share
The Ibstock PLC Board has recommended a final dividend of 5.0 pence per share (2020: 1.6p) resulting in a full year dividend of 7.5 pence per share (pps), an increase of 5.9p (2020: 1.6p). The total dividend for 2021 represents a pay-out of 54% of adjusted earnings.
Legal & General Group announce a full year dividend of 18.45p, up 5%
The Legal & General Board has declared a final dividend of 13.27p, giving a full year dividend of 18.45p, up 5% from the prior year (17.57p).
Prudential plc announces an interim dividend of 11.86 US cents per share
Prudential plc ("Prudential") has today announced its 2021 second interim dividend of 11.86 US cents per ordinary share.
Robert Walters PLC proposed final dividend of 15.0p per share
The Robert Walters PLC Board will be recommending a 36% increase in the final dividend to 15.0p per share, which combined with the interim dividend of 5.4p per share would result in a 32% increase in the total dividend to 20.4p per share (2020: 15.5p).
ConvaTec Group PLC announce a final dividend of 4.154 cents per share
The ConvaTec Group PLC Board is proposing a final dividend of 4.154 cents to per share which brings the 2021 full year dividend to 5.871 cents per share, a 3.0% increase over the 2020 full year dividend. This level is at the top of their stated policy of 35% to 45% of adjusted net profit and reflects the Board's confidence in the future growth prospects, its underlying financial strength, cash generation and liquidity.
H & T have proposed full year dividend per share of 12.0p
H & T Group announce a final dividend of 8.0 pence (2020: 6.0 pence) per ordinary share will be paid on 24th June 2022 to those shareholders on the register at the close of business on 13th May 2022. This will bring the full year dividend to 12 pence (2020: 8.5 pence).
Keller announce a recommended final dividend of 23.3p
The Keller Board is recommending the payment of a 2021 final dividend of 23.3p per share (2020: 23.3p per share) to be paid on 1 July 2022 to shareholders on the register as at the close of business on 6 June 2022.
Fresnillo PLC announce a final dividend of 24.0 US cents per Ordinary Share
Fresnillo PLC have recommended a final dividend of 24.0 US cents per Ordinary Share, which will be paid on 27 May 2022 to shareholders on the register on 29 April 2022. The dividend will be paid in UK pounds sterling unless shareholders elect to be paid in US dollars. This is in addition to the interim dividend of 9.90 US cents per share amounting to US$73.0 million. This final dividend is higher than the previous year due to the higher profit in 2021, and remains in line with the Group's dividend policy.
Direct Line Insurance Group plc announce a proposed final ordinary dividend of 15.1 pence per share
Direct Line Insurance Group announce a proposed final ordinary dividend of 15.1 pence per share, making a total of 22.7 pence per share, an increase of 2.7% over the 2020 total ordinary dividend, and announcing a £100.0 million share buyback programme. Strong capital position with an adjusted solvency capital ratio of 160%.
Greggs PLC announce a final dividend of 42.0p per share recommended
Greggs plc announce a final dividend of 42.0p per share recommended, taking total ordinary dividend per share to 57.0p
Bakkavor Group announce a final dividend of 3.96 pence per Ordinary share proposed
Bakkavor Group propose a final dividend of 3.96 pence per Ordinary share. This provides a total dividend for 2021 of 6.60 pence per Ordinary share, and would be an increase of 10.0% on 2019 (no dividend was paid in respect of 2020). If approved by shareholders, the final dividend will be paid on 30 May 2022.
Domino's Pizza PLC announce a final dividend of 6.8p per share
Domino's Pizza Group PLC announce a total dividend for FY21 of 9.8p per share, with final dividend of 6.8p proposed to be paid on 10 May 2022. The ex-dividend date is 7 April 2022, and the record date is 8 April 2022.
M&G PLC announce an interim dividend of 12.2 pence per share
The M&G Board has declared a second interim dividend for 2021 of 12.2 pence per ordinary share and, an estimated £311m in total. The dividend is expected to be paid on 28 April 2022 and will be recorded as an appropriation of retained earnings in the financial statements at the time that it is paid.
MTI Wireless Edge announce an increased final dividend of 12% to 2.8 US cents per share
The MTI Wireless Edge Board is to declare a final dividend of US$0.028 per share representing a 12% increase on the previous year (2019: US$0.025). The dividend will be paid on 31 March 2022 to shareholders on the register at the close of trading on 18 March 2022 (ex-dividend on 17 March 2022). The currency translation into British Pounds will be made on 22 March 2022 and there will not be a scrip dividend alternative.
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