Recent articles for private investors with a focus on dividend announcements
Wickes Group plc announce interim dividend of 2.1p
Wickes Group PLC announce an interim dividend of 2.1p is proposed in respect of the 53 weeks ending 1 January 2022. It will be paid on 1 November 2021 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 24 September 2021 (the Record Date). The shares will be quoted ex-dividend on 23 September 2021.
Brooks Macdonald announce a total dividend increased by 18.9% to 63.0p
The Brooks Macdonald Board has recommended a final dividend of 40.0p (FY20: 32.0p) which, subject to approval by shareholders, will result in total dividends for the year of 63.0p (FY20: 53.0p). This represents an increase of 25.0% in the final dividend and 18.9% in the total dividend on the previous year and underlines the Board's confidence in the prospects for the Group, and a commitment to a progressive dividend policy. The final dividend will be paid on 5 November 2021 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 24 September 2021.
Galliford Try Holdings announce final dividend payment of 3.5p
The Galliford Try Holdings directors are proposing a final dividend in respect of the financial year ended 30 June 2021 of 3.5 pence per share (2020: nil), bringing the total dividend in respect of 2021 to 4.7 pence per share (2020: nil). The final dividend will absorb approximately £3.9m of equity. Subject to shareholders' approval at the AGM to be held on 12 November 2021, the dividend will be paid on 10 December 2021 to shareholders who are on the register of members at the close of business on 12 November 2021.
Anpario PLC announce an 9% increase in interim dividend to 3.00p per share
The Anpario PLC Board has approved an interim dividend of 3.00 pence per share (2020: 2.75 pence), an increase of 9%. This dividend, payable on 12 November to shareholders on the register on 26 November, reflects the Board's continued confidence in the Group and its ability to generate cash.
Pan African Resources PLC have proposed a final dividend of 0.91556 pence per share
The Pan African Resources PLC board has proposed a final dividend of ZAR402.2 million for the 2021 financial year (approximately US$28.3 million), equal to ZA 18.00000 cents per share or approximately US 1.26671 cents per share (0.91556 pence per share). The dividend is subject to approval by shareholders at the AGM, which is to be convened for Thursday, 25 November 2021.
Redrow PLC announces a final dividend of 18.5p per share
The Redrow PLC Board has proposed a 2021 final dividend of 18.5p per share which will be paid on 17 November 2021 to Shareholders on the register on 24 September 2021, subject to Shareholder approval at the 2021 Annual General Meeting. The full year dividend is therefore 24.5p (2020: nil p) on earnings per share of 73.7p. This is a return to a payout ratio of 33% of earnings following a pause in dividend payments last year due to the uncertainty surrounding the pandemic.
Ricardo PLC final dividend of 5.11p per share
The Ricardo PLC has paid its interim dividend of 1.75p per share (£1.1m) on 9 April 2021 (HY 2019/20: 6.24p, £3.3m). The Board has declared a final dividend of 5.11p per share (£3.2m) (FY 2019/20: nil), which will be paid on 25 November 2021 to holders of ordinary shares on the Company's register of members on 4 November 2021. This reflects the Board's desire to return to paying dividends to shareholders, balanced with the speed and shape of the economic recovery as they emerge from the impact of COVID-19.
Fevertree Drinks PLC announce a recommended interim dividend of 5.52 pence per share
The interim dividend of 5.52 pence per share will be paid on 22 October 2021 to shareholders on the register on 1 October 2021.
Epwin Group PLC announces an interim dividend of 1.75 pence per share declared
The Epwin Group Board intends to declare an interim dividend of 1.75 pence per share (HY20: nil pence, HY19: 1.75 pence), to be paid on 15 October 2021 to shareholders on the register on 24 September 2021. For the 2021 financial year, the Board intends to split the dividend more evenly between interim and final than the traditional one third, two thirds split of prior years, in recognition both of the performance and cash generation of the business during H1 2021, and of the cancellation of the FY19 final and FY20 interim dividends.
Central Asia Metals announce an interim dividend of 8pence per share
In conjunction with CAML's H1 2021 results, the Central Asia Metals PLC Board has declared an interim dividend for the period of 8 pence per Ordinary Share which represents 40% of free cash flow in line with this policy. This demonstrates a positive start to 2021, particularly in terms of commodity prices. This latest dividend will increase the amount returned to shareholders in dividends and share buy-backs since the 2010 IPO to $229.0 million.
Eleco PLC is to declare a dividend of 0.2 pence
The Eleco PLC Board has decided to declare a dividend of 0.2 pence (2020: nil pence), which would be covered 10.8 times by unaudited earnings for the period of 2.2 pence per share.
Advanced Medical Solutions Group PLC announce an interim dividend of 0.58pence per share
The Advanced Medical Solutions Group PLC Board intends to pay an interim dividend of 0.58p per share on 22 October 2021 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 24 September 2021. This is a 16% increase on the interim dividend paid in respect of the first half of 2020 reflecting the Board's confidence in the future growth in the Group.
MJ Gleeson announces a final dividend of 10.0p per share
Following the suspension of dividend payments in 2020, the MJ Gleeson Board resumed payments in April 2021, paying an interim dividend of 5.0p per share.
Portmerion Group announces dividends to be resumed
The Portmerion Group Board is committed to a dividend policy which ensures they retain and invest enough capital in their business to drive long-term growth in their brands and they maintain a prudent and sustainable level of dividend cover.
NCC Group are to declare an unchanged final dividend of 3.15p per ordinary share
NCC Group announced dividends of £13.0m paid in the year (2020: £12.9m) comprised the final dividend for FY20 of 3.15p and the interim dividend of 1.5p per ordinary share for FY21 (2020: 1.5p). The Board is declaring an unchanged final dividend of 3.15p per ordinary share (2020: 3.15p).
JD Sports to suspend interim dividend with potential final dividend increase
The JD Sports Board acknowledges that the Group has delivered positive results for the first half and that the Group's international operations, particularly those in the United States, have made a significant contribution to this profitability and so, ordinarily, the Board would be recommending the payment of an interim dividend. However, the Board also recognises the potential for further restrictions on trading through the usual peak trading period prior to Christmas.
Palace Capital announce an interim dividend of 3pence per ordinary share
Palace Capital is to announce that it will pay a quarterly dividend, in respect of the three months ended 30 June 2021 of 3 pence per ordinary share. The entire dividend will be paid as a Property Income Distribution.
STV PLC proposes an interim dividend of 3.7p per share
An interim dividend of 3.7p per share has been proposed by the STV Board and is subject to approval by the board of directors. It is payable on 5 November 2021 to shareholders who are on the register at 1 October 2021. This interim dividend, amounting to £1.7m has not been recognised as a liability in this interim financial information. It will be recognised in shareholders' equity in the year ending 31 December 2021.
International Public Partnerships PLC announce an interim dividend increase of 2.7% to 3.78 pence per share
The International Public Partnerships Board has approved an interim distribution of 3.78 pence per share (six months ended 30 June 2020: 3.68 pence per share)
Cenkos Securities Board proposes an interim dividend of 1.25p
The Cenkos Securities Board recognises the importance of dividends to shareholders, and since being admitted to AIM have returned the equivalent of 180.8p per share of cash to shareholders. The Board will continue to look to return significant value to shareholders while seeking to establish a level of consistency of dividend payments throughout variable market conditions.
Computacenter PLC announce an interim dividend of 16.9 pence per share
Computacenter PLC announce an interim dividend of 16.9 pence per share (H1 2020: 12.3 pence per share). This is in line with our policy that the interim dividend will be approximately one third of the previous year's full dividend. The interim dividend will be paid on Friday 22 October 2021. The dividend record date is Friday 24 September 2021, and the shares will be marked ex-dividend on Thursday 23 September 2021.
Curtis Banks Group announce an interim dividend of 2.5p per share
Curtis Banks Group have declared that they are to maintain an interim dividend at 2.5p per share which, despite the challenging environment of the past 18 months, remains well covered by earnings, as well as improving cash held on balance sheet.
Cairn Homes have declared an interim dividend of 2.66 cent per ordinary share
On 8 September 2021, the Cairn Homes Board declared an interim dividend of 2.66 cent per ordinary share. This interim dividend will be paid on 8 October 2021 to shareholders on the register on the record date of 17 September 2021. Based on the ordinary shares in issue at 30 June 2021, the amount of dividends declared was €19.9 million.
The Genus PLC Board recommends a final dividend of 21.7 pence per ordinary share
The Genus PLC Board is recommending a final dividend of 21.7 pence per ordinary share, an increase of 10% over the prior year final dividend. When combined with the interim dividend increase of 10%, this will result in a total dividend for the year of 32.0 pence per ordinary share (2020: 29.1 pence per share), an increase of 10% for the year. Dividend cover from adjusted earnings remains strong at 3.2 times (2020 restated: 2.7 times), slightly above the medium-term target of an adjusted earnings cover range of 2.5 to 3.0 times.
Bakkavor announces an interim dividend of 2.64pence per share
At the AGM on 20 May 2021, a deferred final dividend of 4 pence per share for 2019 was declared and approved by Bakkavor Group PLC, with the dividend being paid on 25 May 2021.
Dunelm announce a final dividend of 23.0p per share
Reflecting Dunelm Group's strong performance in the year and confidence in future growth, the Board has proposed a final dividend of 23 pence per share. This takes the full year ordinary dividend to 35 pence per share. They did not pay any dividends in respect of FY20.
Randall & Quilter Investment Holdings announce interim dividend of 2.0 pence per share
The Board of Randall & Quilter Investment Holdings Ltd. are to confirm that it will pay an interim dividend of 2.0 pence per share on 12 October 2021. The dividend will be paid to shareholders on the register on 24 September 2021, with a corresponding ex-dividend date of 23 September 2021. They will reiterate an intention to grow the total amount of the annual cash dividend from the fiscal year 2020 level of 4 pence per share, in line with their progressive dividend policy.
Digital 9 Infrastructure have declared an interim dividend of 1.5 pence per share
The Board of Directors of Digital 9 Infrastructure plc has declared an interim dividend in respect of the period from 31 March 2021 to 30 June 2021 of 1.5 pence per Ordinary Share, payable on or around 30 September 2021 to holders of Ordinary Shares on the register on 17 September 2021. The ex-dividend date will be 16 September 2021.
Dechra Pharmaceuticals announce a full year dividend increased by 18.1% to 40.50 pence
The Dechra Pharmaceuticals Board is proposing a final dividend of 29.39 pence per share (2020: 24.00 pence per share). Added to the interim dividend of 11.11 pence per share (2020: 10.29 pence per share), this brings the total dividend for the financial year ended 30 June 2021 to 40.50 pence per share (2020: 34.29 pence per share), representing 18.1% growth over the previous year.
Alumasc announces an final dividend of 6.25p per share
In consideration of the consequences of Covid Alumasc Group PLC's Board decided to suspend dividend payments in the conservation of capital during the first half of last year; and payments were only resumed as the year progressed. The Board is recommending an increase in the final dividend to 6.25p per share (2020: 2p per share), making a total for the year of 9.5p. This compares with a total of 2p in 2019/20, and 7.35p in the earlier "pre-pandemic" year.
TP ICAP PLC announce an interim dividend of 4.0pence per share
TP ICAP are to announce a 4.0p per share interim dividend (H1 2020 interim dividend reported: 5.6p, 2020 pro-forma for February 2021 rights issue using the current 780.6m shares in issue: 4.0p) will be paid on 5 November 2021 to shareholders on the register at close of business on 1 October 2021.
Vistry PLC announce an Interim dividend of 20 pence per share
The Vistry Board determined on 7 September 2021 that a dividend of 20 pence will be paid for the first half of 2021. A final dividend of 20 pence per share was paid on 21 May 2021 in respect of 2020 following approval by shareholders at the AGM.
Sylvania announce a cash dividend of 4p per Ordinary Share
On 7 September 2020, the Sylvania Board declared a final dividend of 1.6p per Ordinary Share, with a record date of 30 October 2020 and payment date of 4 December 2020.
Belvoir announce an interim dividend of 4.0p per share
Given the strong financial performance of the Group in H1, the Belvoir Board is to announce an increased interim dividend of 4.0p (H1 2020: 3.4p) payable to shareholders on 29 October 2021 based upon the register on 17 September 2021. The ex-dividend date will be 16 September 2021.
Eurocell PLC announce an interim dividend reinstated at 3.2 pence per share
On 2 September 2021, the Eurocell PLC Board have approved an interim dividend for the six months ended 30 June 2021 of 3.2 pence per share (£3.6 million). No dividends were paid in respect of 2020. The interim dividend for 2019 was 3.2 pence per share (£3.2 million).
Ashmore PLC announce a proposed final dividend of per share of 12.1 pence to give total dividends of 16.9 pence for the year
The Ashmore PLC 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.
Triple Point Social Housing REIT have announced an interim dividend of 1.30 pence per share
On 3 September 2021 Triple Point Social Housing REIT have declared an interim dividend of 1.30 pence per Ordinary Share for the period 1 April 2021 to 30 June 2021. The total dividend of £5.24 million will be paid on 30 September 2021 to Ordinary shareholders on the register on 17 September 2021.
Melrose PLC announce an interim dividend of 0.75 pence per share
Melrose PLC Board has declared an interim dividend of 0.75 pence per share (2020: nil), which will be paid on 15 October 2021 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 10 September 2021.
Barratt Developments PLC announce final ordinary dividend per share of 21.9p
The Barratt Developments PLC Board established a new dividend policy based on an ordinary dividend with a 2.5 times dividend cover in 2020. The Board was delighted to resume dividend payments with the declaration of an interim dividend of 7.5 pence per share in February 2021 and is pleased to recommend a final dividend of 21.9 pence per share (2020: nil pence per share). Subject to shareholder approval, the final dividend will be paid on 9 November 2021 to those shareholders on the register as at the close of business on 1 October 2021. The total proposed ordinary dividend for 2021, including the interim dividend of 7.5 pence per share paid in May 2021, is 29.4 pence per share (2020: nil pence per share; 2019: 29.1 pence per share).
Gulf Keystone Petroleum announce total dividends of $50 million paid to date, including an annual dividend of $25 million and a special dividend of $25 million
Gulf Keystone Petroleum. have reinstated their annual dividend policy of at least $25.0 million, declared a $25.0 million ordinary dividend for 2020 and also declared a $25.0 million special dividend. Towards the end of period, the Company transferred $25.0 million to the share registrar to pay the ordinary dividend on 2 July 2021. The special dividend was paid on 6 August. They are to declare an interim dividend of 50.0 million for 2021, which is to be paid on 8 October 2021, based on a record date of 24 September 2021, in line with their strategy of balancing investment in growth and returns to shareholders.
The Headlam Group PLC announce an interim ordinary dividend of 5.8 pence per share
The Headlam Group PLC Board of Directors have declared for 2021, an interim ordinary dividend of 5.8 pence per share. This dividend is payable on 29 November 2021 to shareholders on the register as at 29 October 2021.
Assura PLC announce an interim dividend of 0.74 pence per share
Assura plc ("Assura" or "the Company"), the UK's leading primary care property investor and developer, today announces that the next quarterly interim dividend of 0.74 pence per share will be paid on 13 October 2021 to shareholders on the register on 10 September 2021 (the "Record Date"). The Ex-dividend Date will be 9 September 2021.
888 Holdings PLC announce an interim dividend of 4.5c per share
The 888 Holdings Board has declared an interim dividend of 4.5¢ per share in accordance with 888's dividend policy. (H1 2020: 6.0¢ per share, out of which 2.8c one-off). The 40% increase in regular dividend reflects the strong performance of the Group during the first half of the year.
Hochschild Mining announces an interim dividend of 1.95 US Cents per share
Further to the Interim Results announcement on 18 August 2021, Hochschild Mining PLC announces an interim dividend of 1.95 US cents per share (totalling US$10.0 million) (H1 2020: Nil).
Bunzl announce an interim dividend of 16.2p per share, marking share growth of 2.5%
The Bunzl board is recommending an interim dividend of 16.2p which represents 2.5% growth on the 2020 interim dividend and reflects the Group's commitment to ensuring sustainable dividend growth, with 28 years of consecutive dividend growth delivered to date. Since 2004 Bunzl has now returned £1.8 billion to shareholders through dividends and has committed £4.0 billion in acquisitions to support a growth strategy that has delivered an adjusted earnings per share compound annual growth rate of 11% over the period.
Hays PLC announce a final dividend of 1.22pence per share
A final dividend for 2021 of 1.22 pence per share (£20.5 million) will be proposed at the Annual General Meeting on 10 November 2021 by the Hays PLC Board. As previously guided, and as part of the Group's capital return strategy, the Group will also propose a special dividend of £150.0 million, the equivalent of 8.93 pence per share at the Annual General Meeting. Neither the final dividend nor the special dividend have been included as a liability. If approved, the final and special dividend will be paid on 12 November 2021 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 1 October 2021.
Regional REIT declare a dividend of 1.60 pence per share
Regional REIT will pay a dividend of 1.60 pence per share for the period 1 April 2021 to 30 June 2021. The dividend payment will be made on 15 October 2021 to shareholders on the register as at 10 September 2021. The ex-dividend date will be 9 September 2021. The entire dividend will be paid as a REIT property income distribution ("PID").
Chesnara PLC announce an interim dividend increased by 3% to 7.88p per share
An interim dividend of 7.88p per share in respect of the year ending 31 December 2021 payable on 22 October 2021 to equity shareholders of the company registered at the close of business on 10 September 2021, the dividend record date, was approved by the Chesnara PLC Directors after the balance sheet date. The resulting dividend of £11.8m has not been provided for in these financial statements and there are no income tax consequences.
Huniting PLC announce an interim dividend of 4.0 cents
Hunting announce an interim dividend of 4.0 cents per share declared in respect of H1 2021 (H1 2020 - 2.0 cents per share), absorbing cash of approximately $6.5m (H1 2020 - $3.3m), payable to shareholders on 29 October 2021, with a record date of 8 October 2021.
CRH PLC to increase their interim dividend to 23.0c per share, an increase of 4.5% on prior year
The CRH PLC Board has decided to pay an interim dividend of 23.0c per share, which represents an increase of 4.5% on prior year. It is proposed to pay the interim dividend on 8 October 2021 to shareholders registered at the close of business on 10 September 2021. The ex-dividend date will be 9 September 2021. The interim dividend will be paid wholly in cash.
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