Recent articles for private investors with a focus on dividend announcements
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.
Morgan Advanced Materials are to recommend a final dividend of 5.9pence per share
The Morgan Advanced Materials PLC Board is recommending a final dividend, subject to shareholder approval, of 5.9 pence per share on the Ordinary share capital of the Group, payable on 20 May 2022 to Ordinary shareholders on the register at the close of business on 29 April 2022. The ex-dividend date is 28 April 2022.
PageGroup Plc proposes final dividend of 10.30p per share
PageGroup Plc is proposing a final dividend of 10.30p (2019: 0.00p) per ordinary share. When taken together with the interim dividend of 4.70p (2019: 4.30p) per ordinary share, this is an increase in the total dividend for the year of 9.6% over the proposed 2019 ordinary dividends to 15.00p per ordinary share. The proposed final dividend, which amounts to £32.9m, will be paid on 17 June 2022 to shareholders on the register as at 20 May 2022, subject to shareholder approval at the Annual General Meeting on 31 May 2022.
Melrose Industries Plc proposes a final dividend of 1.0p per share
The Melrose Industries Plc Board is proposing a final dividend for 2021 of 1.0 pence per share (2020: 0.75 pence). Combined with the 2021 interim dividend of 0.75 pence per share, this represents a total dividend for the year of 1.75 pence per share (2020: 0.75 pence). The final dividend will be paid on 20 May 2022 to those shareholders on the register at 8 April 2022, subject to approval at the Annual General Meeting ("AGM") on 5 May 2022.
Synthomer plc declares a final dividend of 21.3 pence per share
The Synthomer plc Board has recommended a final ordinary dividend of 21.3 pence (2020: 8.6 pence) per share, consistent with their dividend policy, this exceptional increase reflecting the unique year of profitability.
Mondi Plc proposes a final dividend of 45.00 euro cents per share
The Mondi plc Board has recommended an increase in the final 2021 dividend to 45.00 euro cents per share. The final dividend, together with the interim dividend, amount to a total dividend for the year of 65.00 euro cents per share, an increase of 8% on the 2020 total dividend.
Galliford Try Holdings Plc declares an interim dividend of 2.2p per share
The Galliford Try Holdings Plc board has declared an interim dividend of 2.2p per share which will be paid on 8 April 2022 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 11 March 2022.
Vesuvius Plc proposes a final dividend of 15.0p per share
The Vesuvius Plc Board has recommended a final dividend of 15.0 pence, bringing the total dividend for the year to 21.2 pence per share, which is a 22% increase on the total dividend for 2020 of 17.4 pence per share. If approved at the Annual General Meeting on 18 May 2022, the final dividend will be paid on 27 May 2022 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 19 April 2022.
Rentokil Initial plc proposes a final dividend of 4.30p per share
The Rentokil Initial plc Board is recommending a final dividend in respect of 2021 of 4.30p per share, payable to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 8 April 2022, to be paid on 18 May 2022. This equates to a full year dividend of 6.39p per share, an increase of 18.1% compared to 2020.
Coats Group Plc proposes a final dividend of 1.5 cents per share
The Coats Group Plc board has proposed a final dividend of 1.50 cents per share, +15% vs the 2020 final dividend (1.30c). Subject to approval at the forthcoming AGM, the final dividend will be paid on 25 May 2022 to ordinary shareholders on the register at 29 April 2022, with an ex-dividend date of 28 April 2022. Alongside the interim dividend of 0.61 cents per share, this makes a total of 2.11 cents per share for the full year 2021.
ITV PLC proposes a final dividend of 3.3p per share
The ITV Board intends to propose a final dividend of 3.3p for the full year 2021, based on two-thirds of a notional full year dividend of 5.0p. They intend to pay a full year ordinary dividend of at least 5.0p for 2022 which it expects to grow over time whilst balancing further investment behind their strategy and their commitment to investment grade metrics over the medium term.
Taylor Wimpey declares a final ordinary dividend of 4.44p per share
Subject to shareholder approval at the AGM scheduled for 26 April 2022 the 2021 final ordinary dividend of 4.44 pence per share will be paid on 13 May 2022 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 1 April 2022 (2020 final dividend: 4.14 pence per share). In combination with the 2021 interim dividend of 4.14 pence per share this gives total ordinary dividends for the year of 8.58 pence per share (2020 ordinary dividend: 4.14 pence per share).
Schroders Plc proposes a final dividend of 85p per share
The Shroders Board will recommend a final dividend of 85 pence (2020: 79.0 pence). This will bring the total dividend for the year to 122.0 pence (2020: 114.0 pence), which represents a 7% increase compared to 2020. The final dividend will be paid on 5 May 2022 to shareholders on the register on 25 March 2022.
London Stock Exchange Group proposes a final dividend of 70p per share
The London Stock Exchange Group Board has proposed a final dividend in respect of the year ended 31 December 2021 of 70.0p per share, which amounts to an expected payment of £390 million in May 2021.
Tyman plc proposes a final dividend of 8.9p per share
The Tyman plc Board will propose a final dividend of 8.9 pence per share (2020: 4.0 pence), equivalent to £17.4 million based on the shares in issue as at 31 December 2021 at the Annual General Meeting (2020: £7.8 million). The total dividend declared for the 2021 financial year is therefore 12.9 pence per share (2020: 4.0 pence), reflecting a return to the Tyman plc Group's progressive dividend policy after a pause in 2020 due to COVID-19 uncertainty.
Polymetal International Plc have announced a final dividend of US$ 0.52 per share
Polymetal International Plc have announced a final dividend of US$ 0.52 per share (2020: US$ 0.89 per share) or approx. US$ 246 million in total representing 50% of the Group's underlying net earnings for 2H 2021 has been proposed by the Board in accordance with Polymetal's dividend policy. This brings the total dividend declared for the FY 2021 to US$ 0.97 per share (2020: US$ 1.29 per share) or approx. US$ 459 million (2020: US$ 608 million).
Hays plc has declared an interim FY22 core dividend of 0.95p per share
The Hays plc Board has declared an interim core dividend of 0.95p per share (2020: nil). The interim dividend payment date will be 8 April 2022, and the ex-dividend date is 3 March 2022 (record date 4 March). During the half, the Group paid £150 million of surplus cash via a special dividend in respect of FY21. The Board expects to pay a substantial special dividend in respect of FY22.
Inchcape plc have announced a final dividend of 16.1p per share
The Inchcape plc Board has declared a final dividend of 16.1p per ordinary share which will be paid on 21 June 2022 to shareholders on the register at close of business on 13 May 2022. This follows an interim dividend of 6.4p, and takes the total dividend in respect of FY21 to 22.5p (2020: 6.9p).
MacFarlane Group plc has proposed a final dividend of 2.33p per share
The MacFarlane Group plc board has proposed a dividend of 2.33p per share that will be paid on 2 June 2022 to those shareholders on the register at 13 May 2022. This is subject to approval by shareholders at the Annual General Meeting on 10 May 2022.
BAE Systems plc recommends a final dividend of 15.2p per share
The BAE Systems plc Board has recommended a final dividend of 15.2p for a total of 25.1p for the full year. Subject to shareholder approval at the May 2022 Annual General Meeting, the dividend will be paid on 1 June 2022 to holders of Ordinary shares registered on 22 April 2022.
Serco Group plc recommends a final dividend of 1.61p
The Serco Group plc Board is recommending a final dividend of 1.61p, 15% higher than the prior year. Following the interim dividend of 0.8p, this results in a full year dividend of 2.41p, an increase of 72% compared to 2020.
Spectris PLC has proposed a final dividend of 48.8p per share
The Spectris PLC Board is proposing to pay a final dividend of 48.8 pence per share, 5% growth year-on-year. When combined with the interim dividend of 23.0 pence per share, this gives a total dividend of 71.8 pence per share for the year. This is in line with their underlying policy of making progressive dividend payments based upon affordability and sustainability.
Morgan Sindall Group plc have announced a final dividend of 62.0p per share
The final dividend has increased by 55% to 62.0p per share (FY 2020: 40.0p), resulting in a total dividend for the year of 92.0p per share (FY 2020: 61.0p), an increase of 51%. This represents dividend cover of 2.46x and reflects the result for the year, the strong balance sheet and their confidence in the future prospects of the Group.
Lloyds Banking Group plc has recommended a final ordinary dividend of 1.33 pence per share
The Lloyds Banking Group plc Board has recommended a final ordinary dividend of 1.33 pence per share. This is in addition to the interim ordinary dividend of 0.67 pence per share that was announced in the 2021 half year results. The recommended total ordinary dividend per share for 2021 is therefore 2.00 pence per share.
St. James's Place Plc have proposed a final dividend of 40.41p per share
Strong growth in St. James's Place Plc's underlying cash result for 2021 drives a total dividend for 2021 of 51.96 pence per share, inclusive of a proposed final dividend of 40.41 pence per share.
Derwent London Plc is recommending a final dividend of 53.5p per share
The Derwent London Plc board is recommending a 1.05p per share or 2.0% increase in the final dividend to 53.5p. This will be paid in June 2022 with 35.5p as a PID and the balance of 18.0p as a conventional dividend.
Drax Group have proposed a final dividend of 11.3p per share
The Drax Group Board has proposed to pay a final dividend in respect of 2021 of £45 million, equivalent to 11.3 pence per share, making the full year 2021 dividend £75 million (18.8 pence per share) (2020: £68 million, 17.1 pence per share). This represents a 10% increase on 2020 and is consistent with their policy to pay a dividend which is sustainable and expected to grow as the strategy delivers stable earnings, strong cash flows and opportunities for growth.
WPP Plc have proposed a final dividend of 18.7p per share
The WPP Plc Board is proposing a final dividend for 2021 of 18.7 pence per share, which together with the interim dividend paid in November 2021 gives a full-year dividend of 31.2 pence per share. The record date for the final dividend is 10 June 2022, and the dividend will be payable on 8 July 2022.
Howden Joinery Group Plc have proposed a final dividend of 15.2p per share
The Howden Joinery Group Plc Directors have proposed a final dividend in respect of the 52 weeks to 25 December 2021 of 15.2p per share, payable to ordinary shareholders who are on the register of shareholders at 8 April 2022 and payable on 20 May 2022.
Hikma Pharmaceuticals Plc recommends a final dividend of 36 cents per share
The Hikma Pharmaceuticals Plc Board is recommending a final dividend of 36 cents per share (approximately 26 pence per share) (2020: 34 cents per share) bringing the total dividend for the full year to 54 cents per share (approximately 40 pence per share) (2020: 50 cents per share). The proposed dividend will be paid on 28 April 2022 to eligible shareholders on the register at the close of business on 18 March 2022, subject to approval at the Annual General Meeting on 25 April 2022.
Unite Group plc are to propose a final dividend payment of 15.6p per share
Unite Group plc are proposing a final dividend payment of 15.6p per share (2020: 12.75p), making 22.1p for the full year (2020: 12.75p). The final dividend will be fully paid as a Property Income Distribution (PID) of 15.6p, which we expect to fully satisfy their PID requirement for the 2021 financial year.
Rio Tinto ltd announce a $16.8 billion full-year dividend
Rio Tinto ltd announce a $16.8 billion full-year dividend, equivalent to 1,040 US cents per share and 79% of underlying earnings, includes $6.7 billion record final ordinary dividend (417 US cents per share) and $1.0 billion final special dividend (62 US cents per share) declared today.
Barclays PLC announce a full year dividend of 4pence per share
Barclays plc announce a 2021 full year dividend of 4p per ordinary share will be paid on 5 April 2022 to the shareholders on the Share Registrar on 4 March 2022. The half year dividend for 2021 of 2.0p (H120: 0p) per ordinary share was paid on 17 September 2021.
Antofagasta plc have declared a final dividend of 118.9 cents per share
The Antofagasta plc Board has declared a final dividend for 2021 of 118.9 cents per share, which together with the interim dividend of 23.6 cents per share amounts to a total dividend of 142.5 cents per share. This is equal to a 100% pay-out ratio of underlying net earnings and is consistent with the Company's dividend policy.
Intercontinental Hotels Group have proposed a final dividend of 85.9¢
The Intercontinental Hotels Group Board is therefore proposing a final dividend of 85.9¢ in respect of 2021, an amount equivalent to the withdrawn final payment in respect of 2019. No interim dividend was paid in respect of 2021. Going forward, dividend payments will be reflective of IHG's prior approach to sustainably grow the ordinary dividend whilst targeting a level of leverage that maintains an investment grade credit rating, and ensuring careful consideration of responsibilities to all stakeholders. The Board will also continue to actively assess the opportunity for any surplus capital to be additionally returned through special dividends or share buybacks.
HSBC Holdings announce a second interim dividend of $0.18 per share
HSBC Holdings plc Directors have approved a second interim dividend in respect of the financial year ended 31 December 2021 of $0.18 per ordinary share, a distribution of approximately $3,649m. The second interim dividend for 2021 will be payable on 28 April 2022 to holders on the Principal Register in the UK, the Hong Kong Overseas Branch Register or the Bermuda Overseas Branch Register on 11 March 2022. No liability was recorded in the financial statements in respect of the second interim dividend for 2021.
Smith & Nephew plc announce a full year dividend of 37.5¢ per share
The Smith & Nephew plc Board is recommending a Final Dividend of 23.1¢ per share (46.2¢ per ADS). Together with the Interim Dividend of 14.4¢ per share (28.8¢ per ADS), this will give a total distribution of 37.5¢ per share (75.0¢ per ADS), unchanged from 2020 and 2019. Subject to confirmation at their Annual General Meeting, the Final Dividend will be paid on 11 May 2022 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 1 April 2022.
Hargreaves Lansdown PLC announce an interim dividend up 3% to 12.26 pence per share
The Hargreaves Lansdown PLC Board has declared an ordinary interim dividend of 12.26 pence per share, up 3% on the 11.9p per share declared last year. Through FY22 and FY23 they will fund the planned investment spend, in part, through the suspension of their special dividend but will reinstate it from FY24 onwards. They are to maintain a 3% p.a. growth rate in their ordinary dividend for FY22 and FY23 whilst the special dividend is suspended, reflecting the confidence the Board and management have in the company's financial and strategic outlook.
Finsbury Food Group plc announce an 0.83p interim dividend proposed to be paid on 21 April 2022
The Finsbury Food Group plc Board of Directors is announcing an interim dividend for the year ending 2 July 2022 of 0.8p per share (H1 2020: nil). The interim dividend will be paid on 21 April 2022 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 25 March 2022. The election deadline for participants in the Company's Dividend Re-investment Plan will be 29 March 2022.
Dechra Pharmaceuticals plc announce an interim dividend increased by 8.0% to 12.00 pence
The Dechra Pharmaceuticals plc Board is to declare an interim dividend of 12.00 pence per share, which represents a growth of 8.0% on the prior period. The dividend will be payable on 7 April 2022 to shareholders on the Register at 4 March 2022. The ordinary shares will become ex-dividend on 3 March 2022.
Sylvania Platinum announce a final dividend of 4p per Ordinary Share
On 3 December 2021, the Sylvania Plaitium Limited Board paid a dividend for FY2021 totalling $14.6 million, equating to 4p per Ordinary Share, to shareholders on the register on the record date of 29 October 2021.
Tristel announce an interim dividend of 2.62p per share
Tristel announce an interim dividend of 2.62p per share to be paid to shareholders on the register on 8 April 2022. The associated ex-dividend date is 7 April 2022.
Natwest Group have announced a final dividend of 7.5p
Natwest Group PLC have announced that the directors have recommended a final dividend of £844 million, or 7.5p per ordinary share (2020 - £364 million, or 3.0p) subject to shareholder approval at the Annual General Meeting on 28 April 2022.
Segro PLC 2021 full year dividend increased 10 per cent to 24.3 pence
The Segro PLC Board is to recommend a final dividend for 2021 of 16.9 pence which is estimated to result in a distribution of up to £203 million. The total dividend paid and proposed per share in respect of the year ended 31 December 2021 is 24.3 pence (2020: 22.1 pence).
Reckitt Benckiser Group have proposed a full year dividend of 174.6p
Reckitt Benckiser Group have announced their 2021 proposed dividend of 174.6p remains in line with 2020 consistent with our approach of sustaining 2019 levels to rebuild dividend cover to two times. Thereafter, they intend to grow the dividend progressively in line with adjusted net income.
Standard Chartered have announce a proposed final dividend of 9c per share
The Standard Chartered PLC Board has recommended a final dividend of 9 cents per share, or $277 million, with the full year dividend an increase of one-third from 2020. They have also announced a share buy-back programme and will shortly start purchasing and then cancelling up to $750 million of ordinary shares.
Moneysupermarket.com full-year dividend maintained at 11.71p
The Moneysupermarket.com Group Board has recommended a final dividend of 8.61p pence per share (2020: 8.61p), making the proposed full year dividend 11.71p pence per share (2020: 11.71p). This reflects the ongoing good cash conversion of the business, strong balance sheet and the Board's confidence in the future prospects of the Group.
Lancashire Holdings LTD final dividend declared of $0.10
Lancashire Holdings LTD have announced that its Board of Directors will declare a final dividend for 2021 of $0.10 (approximately £0.07) per common share, subject to a shareholder vote of approval at the AGM to be held on 27 April 2022, which will result in an aggregate payment of approximately $24.2 million. On the basis that the final dividend is approved by shareholders at the AGM, the dividend will be paid in Pounds Sterling on 10 June 2022 (the “Dividend Payment Date”) to shareholders of record on 13 May 2022 (the “Record Date”) using the £ / $ spot market exchange rate at 12 noon London time on the Record Date.
British American Tobacco have declared an interim dividend of 217.8pence per share
The British American Tobacco PLC Board has declared an interim dividend of 217.8p per ordinary share of 25p for the year ended 31 December 2021, payable in four equal quarterly instalments of 54.45p per ordinary share in May 2022, August 2022, November 2022 and February 2023. This represents an increase of 1.0% on 2020 (2020: 215.6p per share), and a pay-out ratio, on 2021 adjusted diluted earnings per share, of 66.2%.
Redrow PLC announce an interim dividend up 4pence per share to 10pence per share
The Redrow PLC Board has declared an interim dividend of 10p, up 67% on the prior year (2021: 6p) as they return to a 33:67 payout ratio. The interim dividend will be paid on 8 April 2022 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 25 February 2022.
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