Recent articles for private investors with a focus on dividend announcements
Royal Mail PLC have announced an interim 6.7 pence per share
The Royal Mail Board has adopted a sustainable progressive ordinary dividend policy and expects to propose a full year dividend for 2021-22 of 20 pence per share. The Board has reviewed the performance of the Group and will pay an interim dividend of a third of this amount (6.7 pence per share). The Board has also agreed a special dividend of £200 million which will be paid alongside the interim dividend. Dividends will be paid on 12 January 2022 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 3 December 2021. The ex-dividend date is 2 December 2021.
National Grid PLC have announced an interim dividend 17.21p/share
The National Grid PLC Board has approved an interim dividend of 17.21p per ordinary share ($1.1573 per American Depositary Share). This represents 35% of the total dividend per share of 49.16p in respect of the last financial year to 31 March 2021 and is in line with the Group's dividend policy. The interim dividend is expected to be paid on 19 January 2022 to shareholders on the register as at 3 December 2021.
Halma PLC announce an interim dividend of 7.35p per share
The Halma PLC Board has declared an increase of 7% in the interim dividend to 7.35p per share (2020/21: 6.87p per share). The interim dividend will be paid on 4 February 2022 to shareholders on the register on 24 December 2021.
Grainger PLC have announced a proposed final dividend of 3.32p per share
Subject to approval at the AGM, Grainger are to announce a final dividend of 3.32p per share (gross) amounting to £24.6m will be paid on 14 February 2022 to Shareholders on the register at the close of business on 31 December 2021. Shareholders will again be offered the option to participate in a dividend reinvestment plan and the last day for election is 24 January 2022. An interim dividend of 1.83p per share amounting to a total of £12.3m was paid to Shareholders on 2 July 2021.
SSE PLC an interim dividend of 25.5p per share
SSE PLC announce a final dividend of 56.6p per ordinary share. This was declared in respect of the financial year ended 31 March 2021 (2020: 56.0p) and was approved at the Annual General Meeting on 22 July 2021 and was paid to shareholders on 23 September 2021. Shareholders were able to elect to receive ordinary shares credited as fully paid instead of the cash dividend under the terms of the Company's scrip dividend scheme.
Speedy Hire PLC announce a proposed interim dividend of 0.75 pence per share
The Speedy Hire PLC Board is committed to maintaining an efficient balance sheet and regularly reviews the Group's capital resources in light of the medium-term investment requirements and in accordance with the capital allocation policy set out below. The Board confirms today that it intends to maintain the current dividend policy of paying progressive dividends with a pay-out ratio of between 33% and 50% of adjusted profit after tax for the financial year.
Experian PLC announce an interim dividend up 10% to 16.0 US cents per ordinary share
Experian PLC announce a first interim dividend of 16.0 US cents per ordinary share will be paid on 4 February 2022 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 7 January 2022 and is not included as a liability in these interim financial statements. The first interim dividend for the six months ended 30 September 2020 was 14.5 US cents per ordinary share and the total dividend per ordinary share for the year ended 31 March 2021 was 47.0 US cents, with a total full year cost of US$430m.
Sage Group PLC propose a final dividend of 11.63 pence per share
The Sage Group PLC Directors are proposing a final dividend in respect of the financial year ended 30 September 2021 of 11.63p per share which will absorb an estimated £118m of shareholders' funds. The Company's distributable reserves are sufficient to support the payment of this dividend. If approved by the AGM, it will be paid on 10 February 2022 to shareholders who are on the register of members on 14 January 2022. These financial statements do not reflect this proposed dividend payable.
British Land PLC dividend of 10.32p per share
In October 2020, British Land Company PLC announced their new dividend policy, setting the dividend as semi-annual and calculated at 80% of Underlying EPS based on the most recently completed six-month period. Applying this policy, the Board are proposing an interim dividend for the six-month period ended 30 September 2021 of 10.32p per share. Payment will be made on Friday 7 January 2022 to shareholders on the register at close of business on Friday 26 November 2021. The dividend will be a Property Income Distribution and no SCRIP alternative will be offered.
Worldwide Health Trust have declared an interim dividend of 7.0p per share
The Worldwide Health Trust Board has declared an increased interim dividend of 7.0p per share, for the year to 31 March 2022 (2021: 6.5p), which will be payable on 11 January 2022 to shareholders on the register of members on 19 November 2021. The associated ex-dividend date is 18 November 2021.
Workspace Group PLC announce an reinstated interim dividend at 7.00p per share
Workspace Group PLC are proposing an interim dividend in respect of the financial year ending 31 March 2022 of 7 pence per ordinary share which will absorb an estimated £12.7m of revenue reserves and cash. The dividend will be paid on 2 February 2022 to shareholders who are on the register of members on 7 January 2022. The dividend will be paid as a REIT Property Income Distribution (PID) net of withholding tax where appropriate.
HICL Infrastructure PLC announce an interim dividend of 2.06 pence per share
HICL Infrastructure PLC is to announce the second interim dividend for the financial year ending 31 March 2022 of 2.06 pence per ordinary share.
CMC Markets are announcing an interim dividend of 3.50 pence
CMC Markets is to maintain its dividend policy at 50% of profit after tax. The Board has declared an interim dividend of 3.50 pence per share (2021: 9.20 pence per share), with a view to paying a final dividend in line with the Group's policy. The interim dividend will be paid on 20 December 2021 to those members on the register at the close of business on 26 November 2021.
Tatton Asset Management announce an interim dividend up 14.3% to 4.0p
The Tatton Asset Management Board is to recommend an interim dividend of 4.0p per share, an increase of 14.3% on the prior period interim dividend. This level of dividend reflects their cash performance and underlying confidence in the business, while at the same time ensuring that appropriate levels of capital resources are maintained within the Group. On 1 January 2022, the FCA is introducing a new prudential regime for MiFID investment firms, the Investment Firms Prudential Regime ("IFPR"). As a result of these new rules, the Group will face an increased level of requirement as to the level of capital resources held across the Group, with restrictions in utilising cash or debt to fund acquisitions.
Focusrite PLC announce a final dividend of 3.7p
In line with the Focusrite PLC's progressive dividend policy, the Board is proposing a final dividend of 3.7 pence per share (FY20 final dividend: 2.9 pence), an increase of 28%, which would result in a total of 5.2 pence per share for the year (FY20: 4.2 pence). This represents an adjusted earnings dividend cover of 11.1 times (FY20: 7.8 times).
dotDigital Group proposes to pay a final dividend of 0.86p per ordinary share
The dotDigital Group Board has agreed to maintain a progressive dividend in line with Group EBITDA growth. Therefore, subject to approval at the AGM in December 2021, the Board proposes that the Group will pay a final dividend of 0.86p per ordinary share (FY20: 0.83p).
Yew Grove REIT announce an interim dividend of 1.20 cents per ordinary share
Yew Grove REIT plc (LSE:YEW, Euronext:YEW), which owns a diversified portfolio of Irish commercial property assets, announces that the Board of Directors has approved the payment of an interim ordinary dividend in respect of the third quarter of 2021 (being the period from 1 July to 30 September) of 1.20 cents per ordinary share. This will be a Property Income Distribution.
Intermediate Capital PLC announce dividend policy maintained, with an interim dividend at 18.7p
The Intermediate Capital Group Board has approved an interim dividend of 18.7p, an increase of 10% on the previous year.
Vodafone Group PLC announce an interim dividend per share of 4.5 eurocents
Dividends will continue to be declared in euros and paid in euros, pounds sterling and US dollars, aligning the Vodafone Group's shareholder returns with the primary currency in which they generate free cash flow. The foreign exchange rate at which future dividends declared in euros will be converted into pounds sterling and US dollars will be calculated based on the average World Markets Company benchmark rates over the five business days during the week prior to the payment of the dividend.
Land Securities Group have declared a second interim dividend of 8.5p per ordinary share
On 8 October 2021, Land Securities Group have paid a first interim dividend in respect of the current financial year of 7.0p per ordinary share, wholly as a Property Income Distribution (PID), representing £52m in total (2020: £nil).
Imperial Brands announce a third interim dividend of 48.48 pence per share
Imperial Brands announce a third interim dividend for the year ended 30 September 2021 of 48.48 pence per share amounts to a proposed dividend of £458 million, which will be paid in December 2021.
Palace Capital PLC announce a quarterly dividend to 3.25p per share
Palace Capital PLC announce a second quarterly dividend of 3.25p which will be payable on 31 December 2021 to shareholders on the register on 10 December 2021. The entire dividend will be paid as a Property Income Distribution.
Homeserve PLC announce an interim dividend increased 10% to 6.8p
The Homeserve PLC Board has declared an interim dividend of 6.8p per share (HY21: 6.2p), up 10%, reflecting its confidence in HomeServe's continuing growth prospects. The dividend will be paid on 7 January 2022 to shareholders on the register on 10 December 2021.
Totally Health PLC have announced an increase in proposed interim dividend to 0.5p per share
The Totally Health PLC Board are proposing an interim dividend of 0.5p per share or £911,000 to be paid in February 2022.
Kainos Group PLC have announced an interim dividend of 7.1 pence per share
A final dividend of 15.1 pence per share for the year ending 31 March 2021 was paid on 29 October 2021 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 1 October 2021, with an ex-dividend date of 30 September 2021. This dividend was declared following approval by the shareholders of the Company by ordinary resolution at the Company's Annual General Meeting on 23 September 2021 and a liability for payment of the dividend of £18.6 million has therefore been recognised in these condensed consolidated financial statements.
Burberry Group PLC announce an interim dividend reinstated at 11.6p
Burberry Group PLC announce that an interim dividend of 11.6p (last half year: nil) per share has been approved by the Board of Directors after 25 September 2021. Accordingly, this dividend has not been recognised as a liability at the period end. The interim dividend will be paid on 28 January 2022 to Shareholders on the Register at the close of business on 17 December 2021. The ex-dividend date is 16 December 2021 and the final day for dividend reinvestment plan ('DRIP') elections is 7 January 2022.
Norcros PLC announce an interim dividend of 3.1p per share
The Norcros PLC Board is declaring an interim dividend of 3.1p per share reflecting the strong first half performance and its confidence in the Group's prospects. The dividend is payable on 11 January 2022 to shareholders on the register on 26 November 2021. The shares will be quoted ex-dividend on 25 November 2021.
Auto Trader Group interim dividend declared of 2.7p
Auto Trader Group have announced an interim dividend of 2.7p per share for the six months to September 2021 (September 2020: nil) has been declared by the Directors', totaling £25.7m (September 2020: £nil) based on the number of shares eligible for the distribution as at 30 September 2021. The interim dividend is payable on 28 January 2022 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 7 January 2022. No provision has been made for the interim dividend and there are no income tax consequences.
B&M European Value Retail S.A announce a dividend increased by 16.3% to 5.0p per share
B&M European Value Retail S.A. an ordinary interim dividend of 5.0p per Ordinary Share will be paid on 17 December 2021 to shareholders on the register at 19 November 2021. The ex-dividend date will be 18 November 2021. The dividend payment will be subject to a deduction of Luxembourg withholding tax of 15%.
Qinetiq have announced a 2.3p interim dividend
Qinetiq Group have announced an interim dividend of 2.3p (H1 2021: 2.2p) to be paid on 4 February 2022 to shareholders on the register on 7 January 2022. The interim dividend represents one third of the prior year total dividend reflecting their previously communicated methodology. The full year dividend will be announced with their full year preliminary results in May 2022.
Young's & Co announce an interim dividend of 8.55 pence per share
Following the reopening of pubs and positive cash generation in the period, the Young's & Co board has decided that it is appropriate to resume dividends, with payment of an interim dividend of 8.55 pence per share. Total payment of £5.0 million, the maximum allowable under current revised banking covenant restrictions
3i Group announce an interim dividend of 19.25 pence per share
In line with 3i Group dividend policy, they have decided to pay a first FY2022 dividend of 19.25 pence, which is half of their FY2021 total dividend. This first FY2022 dividend will be paid to shareholders on 12 January 2022.
Volex PLC announce an interim dividend increased by 9.1% to 1.2 pence per share
Volex PLC have announced an interim dividend of 1.2 pence per share which will be paid on 14 December 2021 to those shareholders on the register on 19 November 2021. The Ex-dividend date will be 18 November 2021.
Halfords Group PLC have declared interim dividend per share of 3p
The Halfords PLC Board have declared an interim dividend of 3p per share in respect of the period to 1 October 2021 (H1 FY21: None). The interim dividend will be paid on 21 January 2022 to shareholders who are on the register of members, with an ex-dividend date of 9 December 2021 and a record date of 10 December 2021.
Aveva Group PLC announce an interim dividend is being increased 4.8% to 13.0p pence per share
Aveva Group PLc have announced an interim dividend of 13.0 pence will be payable on 4 February 2022 to shareholders on the register on 7 January 2022. This represents an increase of 4.8% versus the prior year interim dividend (H1 FY21: 12.4 pence).
3i Infrastructure announce an interim dividend of 5.225 pence per share
The 3i Infrastructure Board is announcing an interim dividend of 5.225 pence per share, scheduled to be paid on 10 January 2022 to holders of ordinary shares on the register on 26 November 2021. The ex-dividend date will be 25 November 2021. As an investment trust, the Company is permitted to designate dividends wholly or partly as interest distributions for UK tax purposes. The Board is designating 2.0 pence of the 5.225 pence interim dividend as an interest distribution.
Oxford Instruments PLC announce a growth in interim dividend of 7.3% to 4.4p per share
In line with Oxford Instruments PLC progressive dividend policy, and due to the Group's robust trading performance and positive cash generation through the period, the Board is declaring an interim dividend of 4.4p per share (H1 2020: 4.1p).
Associated British Foods PLC announce a final dividend of 20.5 pence per share
Further to the announcement released earlier today by Associated British Foods plc (the 'Company') of its final results for the year ended 18 September 2021, the Company confirms that:
DCC PLC have announced an interim dividend increased by 7.5% to 55.85 pence per share
The DCC PLC Board has decided to pay an interim dividend of 55.85 pence per share, which represents a 7.5% increase on the prior year interim dividend of 51.95 pence per share. This dividend will be paid on 10 December 2021 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 19 November 2021.
Sirius Real Estate Limited announce a 12.1% increase in dividend per share to 2.04c
On 7 June 2021, the Sirius Real Estate Limited announced a dividend of 1.98c per share, with a record date of 9 July 2021 for UK and South African shareholders and payable on 19 August 2021. On the record date, 1,054,755,527 shares were in issue. Since there were no shares held in treasury, 1,054,755,527 shares (including shares held by "Employee Benefit Trust") were entitled to participate in the dividend. Holders of 476,206,726 shares elected to receive the dividend in ordinary shares under the Scrip Dividend Alternative, representing a dividend of €9,429,000 (€9,195,000 as at settlement date) while holders of 578,548,801 shares opted for a cash dividend with a value of €11,455,000. The Company's Employee Benefit Trust waived its rights to the dividend, reducing the cash payable to €11,388,000 (€11,381,000 as at settlement date). The total dividend was €20,817,000 (€20,576,000 as at settlement date).
Argentex Group PLC announce an interim dividend 0.75p per share
The Argentex Board is pleased to declare an interim dividend of 0.75p per share (HY 21 : nil) in line with the Group's dividend policy. The interim dividend will be payable on 8 January 2022 to shareholders on the register at 10th December 2021. The ex dividend date will be 9th December 2021.
Cake Box Holdings PLC interim dividend of 2.50p per share
In line with their progressive dividend policy to reflect the cash generation and earnings of Cake Box Holdings, today are declaring an interim dividend of 2.5 pence per share representing an increase of 35.1% from last year.
Wheaton Precious Metals have declared a quarterly dividend of $0.15 per common share
The fourth quarterly cash dividend for 2021 of US$0.15 will be paid to holders of record of Wheaton Precious Metals common shares as of the close of business on November 22, 2021 and will be distributed on or about December 6, 2021.
Smiths News PLC have announced a final dividend of 1.0p
The Smiths News Board has proposed a further final dividend of 1.0p, making a total dividend for the year of 1.5p (FY2020: nil p). The final dividend will be paid on 10 February 2022 to all shareholders who are on the register at the close of business on 14 January 2022; the ex-dividend date will be 13 January 2022.
Gattaca PLC announces a dividend restarting at 1.5 pence per share
The Gattaca PLC Board proposes to pay a final dividend of 1.5 pence (2020: nil pence), amounting to £0.5 million in total. This will be paid on 17 December 2021 to shareholders on the register as at close of business on 12 November 2021. The ex-dividend date will be 11 November 2021.
Sainsbury PLC interim dividend of 3.2 pence
The Sainsbury's Board has recommended an interim dividend of 3.2 pence per share (2020/21: 3.2 pence) reflecting 30 per cent of the 2020/21 full year dividend per share. This will be paid on 17 December 2021 to shareholders on the Register of Members at the close of business on 12 November 2021. Sainsbury's has a Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRIP), which allows shareholders to reinvest their cash dividends in their shares. The last date that shareholders can elect for the DRIP is 26 November 2021.
Electrocomponents PLC have proposed an interim dividend of 6.4p per share
The Electrocomponents PLC Board intends to continue to pursue a progressive dividend policy while remaining committed to a healthy dividend cover over time by driving improved results and stronger cash flow.
Tate & Lyle announce an interim dividend increased by 2.3% to 9.0p
The Tate & Lyle Board has approved an increase in the interim dividend for the six months to 30 September 2021 of 0.2p to 9.0p. This will be paid on 5 January 2022 to all shareholders on the Register of Members on 26 November 2021. As well as the cash dividend option, shareholders will be offered a Dividend Reinvestment Plan alternative.
BT Group PLC announce an interim dividend of 2.31p per share
BT Group PLC announce an interim dividend of 2.31p per share.
Braemar Shipping Services PLC announce interim dividend of 2.0 pence per share declare
The Braemar Shipping Services PLC board has declared a well-covered interim dividend of 2.0p per share (2020: nil) following the first half's improved performance. The final dividend of 5.0p pence per share in respect of the year ended 28 February 2021 was paid on 1 September 2021.
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