Recent articles for private investors with a focus on dividend announcements
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.
Astrazeneca PLC announce an interim dividend of $1.97 per share
The Astrazeneca PLC Board have announced an interim dividend of $1.97 per share (145.3 pence, 18.00 SEK) has been declared, meaning a full-year dividend per share of $2.87 (210.1 pence, 25.77 SEK).
Ashmore Group have declared an interim dividend of 4.80 pence per share
The Ashmore Group Board intends to pay a progressive ordinary dividend over time, taking into consideration factors such as the prospects for the Group's earnings, demands on the Group's financial resources, and the markets in which the Group operates.
Unilever plc have declared a interim dividend of £0.3602 pence per share
The Unilever plc Board has declared a quarterly interim dividend for Q4 2021 of £0.3602 per Unilever PLC ordinary share or €0.4268 per Unilever PLC ordinary share at the applicable exchange rate issued by WM/Reuters on 8 February 2022.
MJ Gleeson PLC announce a 6pence per share interim dividend
The MJ Gleeson Board is declaring an interim dividend of 6.0 pence per share (H1 20/21: 5.0 pence per share). It is expected that the interim dividend will represent one third of the total dividend for the year.
GlaxoSmithKline PLC declared an interim dividend of 23pence per share
The GlaxoSmithKline PLC Board has declared a fourth interim dividend for 2021 of 23pence per share (Q4 2020: 23 pence per share).
Barratt developments announce an interim dividend of 11.2 pence per share
The Barratt Developments Board has declared an interim dividend of 11.2 pence per share (2020: 7.5 pence, 2019: nil). The interim dividend will be paid on Wednesday 18 May 2022 to all shareholders on the register on Friday 8 April 2022. Shareholders who wish to elect for the Dividend Reinvestment Plan should do so by 26 April 2022. The Board will now target a full year ordinary dividend based on an ordinary dividend cover of 2.25 times adjusted earnings per share.
PZ Cussons approve an interim dividend of 2.67pence per share
The PZ Cussons Board has approved an interim dividend, maintained in line with the prior year, of 2.67p. This reflects their confidence in the underlying business momentum but also recognises that they, like other consumer goods companies, continue to navigate uncertainty in the still volatile inflationary environment.
Dunelm Group announce an interim dividend of 14pence per share
The Dunelm Group Board has declared an interim dividend of 14 pence per share. This dividend will be paid on 8 April 2022 to shareholders on the register on 18 March 2022.
Smurfit Kappa Group PLC announce a final dividend increased by 10% to 96.1 cent per share
The Smurfit Kappa Group Board is recommending a 10% increase in the final dividend to 96.1 cent per share. It is proposed to pay this dividend on 6 May 2022 to all ordinary shareholders on the share register at the close of business on 8 April 2022, subject to the approval of the shareholders at the AGM.
BP announce an interim dividend of 5.46 cents per ordinary share
BP today announced an interim dividend of 5.46 cents per ordinary share which is expected to be paid on 25 March 2022 to ordinary shareholders and American Depositary Share (ADS) holders on the register on 18 February 2022. The ex-dividend date will be 17 February 2022. The corresponding amount in sterling is due to be announced on 15 March 2022, calculated based on the average of the market exchange rates over three dealing days between 9 March 2022 and 11 March 2022. Holders of ADSs are expected to receive $0.3276 per ADS (less applicable fees). The board has decided not to offer a scrip dividend alternative in respect of the fourth quarter 2021 dividend. Ordinary shareholders and ADS holders (subject to certain exceptions) will be able to participate in a dividend reinvestment programme.
Micro Focus International PLC announce a final dividend of 20.3 cents per share
The Micro Focus International PLC board proposes a final dividend of 20.3 cents, taking total dividend per share to 29.1 cents for the year. The dividend will be paid in Pound Sterling and the sterling amount payable per share will be fixed and announced approximately two weeks prior to the payment date, based on the average spot exchange rate over the five business days preceding the announcement date. Subject to approval by shareholders, the dividend will be paid on 21 April 2022 to shareholders on the register as at 11 March 2022.
Alumasc Group are to pay an interim dividend of 3.35p per share in April 2022
The Alumasc Group plc are to declare an increased interim dividend of 3.35p per ordinary share, payable on 6 April 2022 to shareholders on the register on 25 February 2022.
Mattioli Woods announce an interim dividend up 10.7% to 8.3p
The Mattioli Woods Boards is to announce an increased interim dividend of 8.3p per share (1H21: 7.5p) up 10.7%, demonstrating their desire to deliver value to shareholders and confidence in the financial outlook for their business. The Board remains committed to growing the dividend, while maintaining an appropriate level of dividend cover. The interim dividend will be paid on 25 March 2022 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 18 February 2022, having an ex-dividend date of 17 February 2022.
Hipgnosis Songs Fund Limited announce a dividend of 1.3125 pence per Ordinary Share
The Board of Hipgnosis, the first UK listed investment company offering investors a pure-play exposure to songs and associated musical intellectual property rights, and its Investment Adviser, Hipgnosis Song Management Limited (formerly The Family (Music) Limited), are to announce the Company's interim dividend (the 'Dividend') for the period from 1 October to 31 December 2021 in respect of the Ordinary shares.
K3 Capital Group PLC have announced a dividend of per share 4.0p
The K3 Capital Group PLC Board is recommending a 4.0p interim dividend per share (FY21: 3.0p). The interim dividend will be paid on 4 March 2022; the record date is 18 February 2022; the ex-dividend date is 17 February 2022.
Impact Health REIT have declared a dividend per ordinary share of 1.6025 pence
The Impact Healthcare REIT Board has today declared the Company's fourth interim dividend for the year ended 31 December 2021 of 1.6025 pence per ordinary share, payable on 11 March 2022 to shareholders on the register on 25 February 2022. The ex-dividend date will be 24 February 2022. This dividend will be paid as a Property Income Distribution ("PID").
Shell PLC have announced in 2022 an interim dividend will be set at US$ 0.25 per share
The Board of Shell plc (“Shell” or the “Company”) today Shell plc Fourth Quarter 2021 Interim Dividend announced an interim dividend in respect of the fourth quarter of 2021 of US$ 0.24 per ordinary share.
Renishaw PLC interim dividend of 16.0p per share
The Renishaw PLC Board has approved an interim dividend of 16.0 pence net per share (2021: 14.0p) which will be paid on 11 April 2022 to shareholders on the register on 11 March 2022.
Alternative Income REIT PLC Board is to declare an interim quarterly dividend of 1.30 pence per share
The Alternative Income REIT PLC Board is to declare an interim quarterly dividend of 1.30 pence per share for the quarter ended 31 December 2021 (quarter ended 30 September 2021: 1.30 pence per share; quarter ended 31 December 2020: 1.00 pence per share). This quarter's interim dividend will be paid as a Property Income Distribution ("PID") and will be paid on 28 February 2022 to shareholders on the register on 11 February 2022. The ex-dividend date will be 10 February 2022.
NWF Group have announce an interim dividend of 1.0p per share
The NWF Group Board has approved an interim dividend per share of 1.0p (H1 2020: 1.0p). This will be paid on 3 May 2022 to shareholders on the register as at 18 March 2022. The shares will trade ex-dividend on 17 March 2022. The Group has increased the annual dividend by approximately 5% in each of the last five years reflecting the Group's strong underlying financial performance and position.
SThree announce a final dividend proposed of 8.0 pence per share
The STHree Board has proposed to pay a final dividend at 8.0 pence (2020: 5.0 pence) per share. Taken together with the interim dividend of 3.0 pence (2020: nil pence) per share, this gives a total dividend for the year of 11.0 pence (2020: 5.0 pence) per share.
Porvair PLC have recommended final dividend of 3.5 pence
Revenue 8% higher at £146.3 million (2020: £135.0 million), 12% higher on a constant currency basis.
NCC Group declare an unchanged dividend
NCC Group declared dividends of £9.8m paid in the period (H1 2021: £8.8m) comprised the final dividend for FY21 of 3.15p. The Board is declaring an unchanged interim dividend of 1.50p per ordinary share (H1 2021: 1.50p).
IBOX PLC announce a final dividend of 0.4p per share declared
The IBOX Board has proposed a final dividend of 0.4p to be paid (2020: 0.3p) for FY21, bringing the total for the year to 0.4p (2020: 0.3p). Subject to approval at the AGM, the final dividend will be paid on 8 April 2022 to shareholders on the register at 25 March 2022.
Diageo plc have announced an increased interim dividend by 5% to 29.36 pence per share
Diageo PLC aims to increase their dividend each year and the decision in respect of the dividend is made with reference to dividend cover as well as current performance trends including sales and profit after tax together with cash generation. Diageo targets dividend cover (the ratio of basic earnings per share before exceptional items to dividend per share) within the range of 1.8-2.2 times. For the year ended 30 June 2021 dividend cover was 1.6 times. It is expected that dividend increases will be maintained at roughly a mid-single digit rate as they look to build dividend cover and operate comfortably within the policy range.
IG Group Holdings announce an interim cash dividend of 12.96 pence per share
The IG Holdings Board has approved an interim cash dividend of 12.96 pence per share. The dividend will be paid on 4 March 2022 to those shareholders on the register at the close of business on 3 February 2022.
Totally Health PLC is to declare an interim dividend of 0.5 pence per ordinary share
Further to the release of the Company's interim results on 15 November 2021, Totally plc (AIM: TLY), the provider of a range of healthcare services across the UK and Ireland, is to declare an interim dividend of 0.5 pence per ordinary share. This interim dividend will be paid on 25 February 2022 to shareholders on the register as at 4 February 2022. The shares have an ex-dividend date of 3 February 2022.
Driver Group PLC have proposed a final dividend for 2021 of 0.75p per share
The Driver Group PLC Directors have proposed a final dividend for 2021 of 0.75p per share (2020: 0.75p per share) in addition to the interim dividend paid in October 2021 of 0.75p per share (2020: £nil) This will be paid on 6 April 2022 to shareholders who are on the register of members at the close of business on 25 February 2022 subject to approval at the Group's Annual General Meeting.
Crest Nicholson Holdings have proposed a final dividend of 9.5 pence per share
Crest Nicholson Holdings have proposed a final dividend of 9.5 pence per share. Total dividend for the year of 13.6 pence per share, in line with dividend policy and reflecting confidence in outlook.
Watkins Jones announce full year dividend of 8.2p
The Watkins Jones Board has proposed a final dividend of 5.6 pence per share. Taken together with the interim dividend of 2.6 pence per share, this will give a total dividend for the year of 8.2 pence per share. The dividend is 2.0x covered by adjusted earnings, in line with their stated policy.
Ramsdens Holdings PLC will be recommending a final dividend of 1.2p per share for approval at the forthcoming AGM.
The Board of Ramsdens Holding PLC Board has recommended a final dividend of 1.2p for approval at the forthcoming AGM. This represents the full earnings for the year and takes into account that the Group's strong cash position is sufficient to deliver on its growth plans. Subject to approval at the AGM, the final dividend is expected to be paid on 10 March 2022 for those shareholders on the register on 4 February 2022. The ex-dividend date will be 3 February 2022. As they move forward, they will resume their progressive dividend policy of paying approximately 50% of post-tax profits to shareholders, always subject to executing on the Group's growth opportunities.
Safestore Group are to announce a 17.6pence final dividend
Reflecting the Safestore Group's trading performance, the Board is to recommend a 38.6% increase in the final dividend to 17.6 pence per share (FY2020: 12.7 pence) resulting in a full year dividend up 34.9% to 25.1 pence per share (FY2020: 18.6 pence).
Ideagen PLC have proposed an interim dividend increased by 15% to 0.138 pence per share
The Ideagen PLC Board proposes to increase their interim dividend by 15% to 0.138 pence per share (FY21: 0.120 pence per share) payable on 17th March 2022 to shareholders on the register on 25th February 2022. The corresponding ex-dividend date is 24th February 2022.
Gateley (Holdings) PLC have announced an interim dividend of 3.0p per share
Gateley (Holdings) PLC has approved an interim dividend of 3.0p (H1 21: 2.5p declared in June 2021) per share. This dividend will be paid on 31 March 2022 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 18 February 2022. The shares will go ex-dividend on 17 February 2022. This dividend has not been recognised as a liability in these final statements.
Caledonia Mining Corporation Plc has declared a quarterly dividend of 14 United States cents (US$0.14)
Caledonia Mining Corporation Plc has declared a quarterly dividend of 14 United States cents (US$0.14).
Gore Street Energy Storage Fund have declared a 2.0 pence per share dividend
Gore Street Energy Storage Fund have declared a 2.0 pence per share a dividend will be paid on or around 14 January 2022 to shareholders on the register as of 31 December 2021. The ex-dividend date will be 30 December 2021.
FRP Advisory Board have declared an interim dividend of 0.8pence per share
The FRP Advisory Board have declared an interim dividend for Q2 2022 of 0.8p per eligible share. This dividend will be paid on 25 March 2022 to shareholders on the Company's register on 25 February 2022, with an ex-dividend date of 24 February 2022. This dividend takes the total for H1 2022 to 1.6p per eligible share (H1 2021: 1.6p).
Avon Protection PLC announce a final dividend of 30.6 cents per share, up 30%
The Avon Protection Board is recommending a final dividend of 30.6 cents per share (2020: 23.5 cents) which together with the 14.3 cents per share interim dividend gives a total dividend of 44.9 cents (2020: 34.5 cents), up 30% on last year. The final dividend will be paid in pounds sterling on 11 March 2022 to shareholders on the register at 11 February 2022 with an ex-dividend date of 10 February 2022. The final dividend will be converted into pounds sterling for payment at the prevailing exchange rate immediately prior to payment.
Currys Plc have proposed an interim dividend of 1.00pence per share
Currys have announced a proposed interim dividend for the year ending 30 April 2022 is 1.00p per share. The expected cost of this dividend is £12m and incorporates the agreement with the Group's Employee Benefit Trust to waive its rights to receive dividends.
Character Group plc have announced a final dividend of 9.0p
The Character Group plc Board will be recommending to shareholders a final dividend of 9.0p (2020 H2: 3.0p per share), an increase of 200% when compared to the final dividend last year. Together with the interim dividend of 6.0p per share paid in July 2021, this will, if approved by shareholders, bring the total dividend for the year to 15.0p per share (FY 2020: 5.0p). The 2021 total dividend is covered approximately 2.7 times by underlying annual earnings (2020: 3.6 times).
Cohort announce an interim dividend increased by 10% to 3.85 pence per share
The Cohort Board is declaring an interim dividend increase of 10% to 3.85 pence per share (2020: 3.50 pence per share). This increase reflects the Board's confidence in the outlook for Cohort and its commitment to a progressive dividend policy. The dividend is payable on 14 February 2022 to shareholders on the register as of 7 January 2022.
Chemring Group PLC proposed final dividend increased by 23% to 3.2p
The Chemring Group plc Board is recommending a final dividend in respect of the year ended 31 October 2021 of 3.2p (2020: 2.6p) per ordinary share. With the interim dividend of 1.6p per share (2020: 1.3p), this results in a total dividend of 4.8p (2020: 3.9p) per share, an increase of 23% on the prior year.
Begbies Traynor Group have declared a 10% increase of their interim dividend to 1.1pence per share
The Begbies Traynor Group board is to declare a 10% increase in the interim dividend to 1.1p (2020: 1.0p), which builds on the increases over the previous four years and reflects their confidence in sustaining their financial track record and the group's financial position and prospects. They remain committed to a long-term progressive dividend policy, which takes account of the group's earnings growth, their investment plans and cash requirements, together with the market outlook.
RWS Holdings PLC are proposing a final dividend of 8.50p
The RWS Holdings PLC Board is to recommend a final dividend of 8.5p per share, which together with the interim dividend of 2.0p per share, will result in a total dividend for the year of 10.5p per share, an increase of 17% compared to 2020. Subject to final approval at the next AGM, the final dividend will be paid on 25 February 2022, to shareholders on the register as at 28 January 2022.
B&M European Value Retail S.A. announces that the Board has declared a special dividend of 25.0p per share
B&M European Value Retail S.A. (the "Company") announces that the Board has declared a special dividend of 25.0p per share, equating to approximately £250m in total.
Renew Holdings PLC are to propose a final dividend of 11.17pence per share
The Renew Holding PLC Board is to propose a final dividend of 11.17p (2020: 8.33p) per share, an increase of 34 per cent. This will be paid on 4 March 2022 to shareholders on the register as at 28 January 2022, with an ex-dividend date of 27 January 2022. This will represent a full year dividend of 16.0p (2020: 8.33p) per share.
Dr. Martens announce an inaugural interim dividend of 1.22 pence per share
The Dr. Martens PLC Board has approved and the Company has declared an interim dividend of 1.22p per share (H1 FY21: nil pence) calculated as a 25% earnings payout which will be paid on 4 February 2022. As previously guided the Board has adopted a progressive dividend policy, taking into account their financial performance, market conditions and their need for financial flexibility. The policy takes into consideration the characteristics of our business, our expectations for future cash flows and their plans for organic investment in innovation and productivity. They intend to pay dividends twice a year following the normal in-year trading profile. The total cost of the declared dividend is £12.2m.
DWF Group announce an interim dividend of 1.5 pence per share
The DWF Group Board has approved an interim dividend for FY22 of 1.5 pence per share in line with their policy of paying one third of the prior year total dividend as the interim dividend in the following year. The interim dividend for FY22 is payable on 4 March 2022 to shareholders on the register as at 4 February 2022.
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