Recent articles for private investors with a focus on dividend announcements
Intertek announce a full year dividend per share of 105.8p, an increase of 6.8%
In line with their dividend policy of a targeted payout ratio of circa 50%, the Intertek Board recommends a full year dividend of 105.8p per share, an increase of 6.8%. This recommendation reflects the Group's earnings progression, strong financial position and the Board's confidence in the Group's structural growth drivers into the future.
Apax Global Alpha announce an annual dividend per share of 4.68p
The Directors of the Company Apax Global Alpha have declared that a dividend will be payable, for the financial period ending 31 December 2019 in accordance with the following timetable:
Fresnillo announces dividends of US$142.2 million paid, down 52.3% mainly due to lower profits for the period, in accordance with their dividend policy.
Fresnillo announces their dividend policy remains unchanged. They aim to pay out 33-50% of profit after tax each year, while making certain adjustments to exclude non-cash effects in the income statement. Dividends are paid in the approximate ratio of one-third as an interim dividend and two-thirds as a final dividend. Before declaring a dividend, the Board carries out a detailed analysis of the profitability of the business, underlying earnings, capital requirements and cash flow. Their aim is to maintain enough flexibility to be able to react to movements in precious metals prices and seize attractive business opportunities.
Direct Line have announced a proposed final ordinary dividend of 14.4 pence, an increase of 2.9% on 2018, announcing a £150 million share buyback and awarding people £500 of free shares each
The Direct Line Board has recommended a final dividend of 14.4 pence per share (2018: 14.0 pence), an increase of 0.4 pence per share (2.9%).
Signature Aviation announce a final dividend increased by 5% to 10.57¢ per share reflecting continued confidence in the Group's future growth prospects and inherently strong free cash generation
The Signature Aviation Board is declaring an increased per share final dividend of 10.57¢ (2018: 10.07¢) up 5%, reflecting the Board's progressive dividend policy and its continued confidence in the Group's future growth prospects.
The Huntsworth Board recommends a full-year dividend of 48.5p, an increase of 3.2% (2018: 47.0p), reflecting the Board's confidence in the future cash generation and prospects of the Group.
At the Capital Markets event in December 2018, the Huntsworth Group reiterated its commitment to a progressive dividend policy which is supported by the Board's confidence in the Group's expected future cash flow generation. The proposed dividend for the full year 2019 of 48.5 pence (2018: 47.0 pence) results in a 3.2% increase (2018: 2.2% increase).
Greggs announce total ordinary dividend per share up 25.8% to 44.9p
The Greggs dividend policy targets a progressive ordinary dividend, normally two times covered by earnings, with further surplus cash being returned to shareholders as appropriate. This was the case in 2019 when we were able to return £35.5 million of surplus cash by way of a special dividend.
Keller Group plc announce a recommended final dividend of 27.4p per share (including a non-recurring supplementary dividend of 2.3p per share). This brings the 2019 full year dividend to 40.0p per share, an increase of 11%
Keller has consistently and materially grown its dividend over the 25 years since first listing on the London Stock Exchange and the Board continues to recognise the importance of returns to shareholders. Keller has strong cash generation and a robust balance sheet, which together support their ability to continue to increase the dividend sustainably through market cycles. This strong cash flow has again been demonstrated by their deleveraging in the second half of 2019. Net debt/EBITDA came in within their target range of 1.0x-1.5x at 1.2x (on a bank covenant IAS 17 basis).
John Laing Group announce a final dividend of 7.66p per share including a special dividend 3.98p per share
The John Laing total final dividend for 2019 amounts to 7.66p per share, which, together with the interim dividend of 1.84p per share paid in October 2019, makes a total dividend for 2019 of 9.5p per share, maintaining the 2018 level. The final dividend will be put to shareholders for their approval at the Company's AGM which will be held on 7 May 2020. At the Company's last AGM on 9 May 2019, all resolutions were approved by shareholders.
Rotork announce a full-year dividend of 6.2p up 5.1%
Rotork is a strong cash generator, recognises the importance of a growing dividend to its shareholders, and is committed to a progressive dividend policy, subject to satisfying cash requirements which can vary significantly from year to year. This year the Board recommends a final dividend of 3.9p per share, an increase of 5.4% from the 2018 final dividend. With the 2019 interim dividend of 2.3p, the total dividend for the year is 6.2p (2018: 5.9p), a 5.1% increase on 2018. This is equivalent to 2.1 times cover based on adjusted earnings per share (2018: 2.1 times). The final dividend will be payable on 22nd May 2020 to shareholders on the register on 14th April 2020.
Aggreko announce final dividend up 3% to 18.3 pence
The Aggreko Directors are proposing a final dividend in respect of the financial year ended 31 December 2019 of 18.27 pence per share which will utilise an estimated £47 million of Shareholders' funds. It will be paid on 21 May 2020 to shareholders who are on the register of members on 24 April 2020.
4Imprint recommend a final dividend per share of 59.00c, an increase of 20%
At the half year the 4Imprint Board declared an interim dividend per share of 25.00c, representing an increase of 20% over 2018. In view of the Group's performance in the second half of the year and in line with their balance sheet funding and capital allocation guidelines, the Board is to recommend a final dividend per share of 59.00c, an increase of 20%, giving a total paid and proposed 2019 regular dividend of 84.00c, up 20% over prior year.
Senior plc announce a full year dividend per share proposed to increase by 1%
A final dividend of 5.23 pence per share is proposed for 2019 (2018 - 5.23 pence per share), payment of which, if approved, would total £21.7m (2018 final dividend - £21.7m) and would be paid on 29 May 2020 to shareholders on the register at close of business on 1 May 2020. This would deliver total dividends paid and proposed in respect of 2019 of 7.51 pence per share, an increase of 1.2% over 2018. At the level recommended, the full-year dividend would be covered 2.2 times (2018 - 2.2 times) by adjusted earnings per share. The cash outflow incurred during 2019 in respect of the final dividend for 2018 and the interim dividend for 2019 was £31.2m (2018 - £29.6m).
Jupiter Fund Management announce total dividends per share of 17.1p
The Jupiter Fund Management Board has declared an unchanged full-year ordinary dividend for the year of 9.2p per share. This results in a total ordinary dividend for the year of 17.1p, the same as 2018, representing an ordinary dividend pay-out ratio of 59% of underlying earnings. Following the announcement of the proposed acquisition of Merian Global Investors, no special dividend has been declared for the year ended 2019 as Jupiter balances investment for long-term growth with distribution to Jupiter shareholders. The Jupiter Board's priority continues to be to maintain its capital strength, including a robust surplus over regulatory capital requirements and it remains committed to returning surplus regulatory capital in excess of needs to shareholders, aligned to the Group's capital allocation framework.
ConvaTec announces a maintained dividend of 5.7 cent per share
The Convatec Board is proposing to maintain their 2019 full year dividend at 5.7 cents per share, in line with the interim dividend for 2019. Whilst this is outside their stated policy of 35% to 45% of adjusted net profit, resulting from their investment in transformation, it is a reflection of the Board's confidence in the future performance of the Group and its underlying financial strength, distributable reserves position and cash generation of the Group.
Vitec announce a total dividend up 5.4% to 39.0p per share, dividend cover at 2.1 times
The Vitec Board has recommended a final dividend of 26.7 pence per share amounting to £12.2 million (2018: 25.5 pence per share, amounting to £11.5 million). The final dividend, subject to shareholder approval at the 2020 Annual General Meeting, will be paid on Friday, 29 May 2020 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on Friday, 24 April 2020. This will bring the total dividend for the year to 39.0 pence per share (up 5.4%). A dividend reinvestment alternative is available with details available from our registrars, Equiniti Limited.
Hiscox announce a full year dividend up by 3.5% to 29.6 cents, in line with the Group's progressive dividend policy
The Hiscox Board has declared a final dividend of 29.6¢ per share to be paid on 10 June 2020 to shareholders registered on 15 May 2020 taking the total ordinary dividend per share for the year to 43.35¢ (2018: 41.85¢). The dividends will be paid in Sterling unless shareholders elect to be paid in US Dollars. The foreign exchange rate at which future dividends declared in US Dollars will be calculated is based on the average exchange rate in the five business days prior to the scrip dividend price being determined. On this occasion, the period will be between 26 May 2020 to 1 June 2020 inclusive.
Rolls-Royce maintain a dividend equivalent to 7.10p per share
The Company issues non-cumulative redeemable preference shares of 0.1p (C Shares) as an alternative to paying a cash dividend.
Essentra plc announce a full year dividend maintained at 20.7p per share
TheEssentra Board of Directors recommends a final dividend of 14.4 pence per 25 pence ordinary share (2018: 14.4 pence). The final dividend will be paid on 1 June 2020 to equity holders on the share register on 24 April 2020: the ex-dividend date will be 23 April 2020. Essentra operates a Dividend Re-Investment Programme ("DRIP"), details of which are available from the Company's Registrars, Computershare Investor Services PLC: the final date for DRIP elections will be 7 May 2020. The Board recognises that free cash flow generated by the continuing operation in 2019 (following the successful divestments), was short of the dividend payment amount. However, the Company will aim to rebuild dividend cover as it continues to make strategic, financial and operational progress.
CRH announce a full-year dividend per share up 15% to 83.0c
CRH's capital allocation policy reflects the Group's strategy of generating industry-leading returns through value-accretive allocation of capital, while delivering long-term dividend growth for shareholders.
Man Group plc have recommended final dividend of 5.1 cents per share bringing the total dividend for the year to 9.8 cents per share
The Man Group Board confirms that it will recommend a final dividend of 5.1 cents per share for the financial year to 31 December 2019, giving a total dividend of 9.8 cents per share for the year.
London Stock Exchange announces a proposed final dividend of 49.9 pence per share, resulting in a 16% increase in the full year dividend to 70.0 pence per share
The LSE Board is proposing a final dividend of 49.9 pence per share, which together with the interim dividend of 20.1 pence per share paid to shareholders in September 2019, results in a 16% increase in the total dividend to 70.0 pence per share. The final dividend will be paid on 27 May 2020 to shareholders on the register as at 1 May 2020.
IMI group plc announce a final dividend increased by 1%, making a 1% increase for the full year
Reflecting the continued confidence in the Group's prospects, as well as our ambition to build dividend cover, the Board is recommending that the final dividend is increased by 1% to 26.2p (2018: 26.0p) making a total dividend for the year of 41.1p, an increase of 1% over last year's 40.6p.
Standard Chartered announce a proposed final ordinary dividend per share of 20c which will result in full-year dividend of 27c, up 29%
The Standard Chartered Board has declared a final ordinary dividend of 20 cents per share, which would result in a full-year dividend for 2019 of $863 million or 27 cents per share, a 29 per cent improvement on 2018.
Mondi announce a recommended full year ordinary dividend of 83.0 euro cents per share, up 9%
The Mondi Board has recommended payment of a final ordinary dividend of 55.72 euro cents per share, bringing the total ordinary dividend for the year to 83.0 euro cents per share, an increase of 9% on 2018.
Howden Joinery announce a final dividend of 9.1p recommended, giving a full year dividend of 13.0p per share
The Howden Joinery Group's dividend policy is to target a dividend cover of between 2.5x and 3.0x, with one third of the previous year's dividend being paid as an interim dividend each year.
Playtech plc announce a final dividend of 12 €c per share
In order to maximise the efficiency of shareholder returns the Playtech plc Board believes returns should be balanced between dividends and share buybacks. It is the Board's intention that the overall level of capital returned to shareholders will continue to be progressive, in line with medium term earnings and cash flows. The Board has approved a share repurchase programme of €40 million and a final dividend declared of 12.0 €c per share. For shareholders wishing to receive their dividends in Sterling, the last date for currency elections is 8 May 2020.
Flutter Entertainment have proposed a full year dividend maintained at 200p
The Flutter Entertainment Board has proposed a final divided of 133p per share, equating to a full year dividend for 2019 of 200p (2018: 200p). The ex-dividend date will be 9 April 2020, the record date will be 14 April 2020 and payment will be on 22 May 2020.
Genus plc announces an interim dividend up 6% with 2.9x adjusted earnings cover
As a result of Genus's strong earnings growth and cash flow generation, the Board has declared an interim dividend of 9.4 pence per share, up 6% on last year's interim dividend, which is payable on 2 April 2020 to shareholders on the register at 6 March 2020.
Grafton Group plc announce a 6% increase in total dividend to 19.00p, consistent with a progressive dividend policy
Grafton Group plc have announced a second interim dividend of 12.5p (2018: 12.0p) which will be paid to give total dividends for the year of 19.0p representing an increase of 5.6 per cent on dividends of 18.0p paid for 2018. This increase is in line with the Board's progressive dividend policy and reflects both the Group's strong cashflow from operations for the year and its pre-IFRS 16 net cash position at the year end. Dividend cover was 3.5 times (2018: 3.5 times).
Hunting plc announce final dividend of 6.0 cents per share
Huntings plc have announced a final dividend of 6.0 cents per share proposed (2018 - 5.0 cents) and payable on 15 May 2020 to shareholders on the register on 17 April 2020, subject to approval at the Company's AGM
Hastings Group announce final dividend proposed for 2019 of 5.5p per share
Hastings Group plc have final proposed dividend for 2019 of 5.5p per share (2018: 9.0p per share) which, together with the interim dividend of 4.5p per share, equates to a total dividend payout ratio of 88.0% of adjusted profit after tax (2018: 58.9%).
Hikma Pharmaceuticals announces a full year dividend of 44 cents per share, up from 38 cents per share
The Hikma Pharmaceuticals Board is recommending a final dividend of 30 cents per share (approximately 23 pence per share) (2018: 26 cents per share) bringing the total dividend for the full year to 44 cents per share (approximately 34 pence per share) (2018: 38 cents per share). The proposed dividend will be paid on 7 May 2020 to eligible shareholders on the register at the close of business on 20 March 2020, subject to approval at the Annual General Meeting on 30 April 2020.
National Express announce a proposed final dividend increased by 10% to 11.19 pence, the fourth 10% increase in 5 years
If approved by shareholders at the AGM on 7 May 2020, the final dividend of 11.19p per ordinary share will be paid on 12 May 2020 to those shareholders registered on 24 April 2020.
Vistry plc announce a total ordinary dividend payable for 2019 increased to 61.5 pence per share
The Vistry Group's dividend policy has been to maintain a robust and efficient balance sheet and to deliver sustainable dividends to shareholders.
Vesuvius plc announce a full year dividend increased by 3.5% to 20.5 pence per share
The Vesuvius Board has recommended a final dividend of 14.3 pence per share (2018: 13.8 pence per share), a 3.6% increase on the final dividend paid in 2018, reflecting confidence in their trajectory. This will result in a total dividend for the year of 20.5 pence per share (2018: 19.8 pence per share) and represents a 3.5% increase to the full year dividend.
Fisher (James) and Sons announce total dividend increase of 10%
Fisher (James) and Sons have announced, due to progress of the Group in 2019 and its track record of delivering strong operating cash flow have led the Board to propose a 10% increase in the final dividend to 23.4p per share (2018: 21.3p). Subject to shareholder approval at the Annual General Meeting (AGM), this dividend will be paid on 8 May 2020 to shareholders on the register on 3 April 2020. If approved by shareholders, the total dividend for the year will be 34.7p per share (2018: 31.6p), a 10% increase on 2018.
Amino Technologies announce a full year dividend of 7.32 pence proposed
The Amino Technologies Board recommends a full year dividend of 7.32 GBP pence per share. The Board intends to maintain this for the coming financial year.
WPP maintain their final dividend of 37.3p per share
The WPP Board proposes to maintain the final dividend of 37.3p per share, which, together with the interim dividend of 22.7p per share, makes a total of 60.0p per share for 2019, the same as the prior year. The record date for the final dividend is 12 June 2020, payable on 6 July 2020.
The Inchcape Board has recommended a final ordinary dividend of 17.9p per ordinary shar
The Inchcape Board recommends a final ordinary dividend of 17.9p per ordinary share which is subject to the approval of shareholders at the 2020 Annual General Meeting. This gives a total dividend for the year of 26.8p per ordinary share (2018: 26.8p). The dividend will be paid on 19 June 2020 to all shareholders on the register of members on 15 May 2020. A Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRIP) is available to Ordinary shareholders and the final date for receipt of elections to participate in the DRIP is 29 May 2020.
The Provident Financial Board proposes a final dividend of 16.0p per share, up 60.0% on 2018
The Provident Finalcials group's dividend policy is to maintain a dividend cover ratio of at least 1.4 times as the home credit business recovers and moves into profitability. This will reflect the group's current risk appetite of maintaining regulatory capital headroom in excess of £50m and progressively absorbing the remaining transitional impact of IFRS 9 on regulatory capital by 1 January 2023.
Rentokil initial announce a recommended final dividend of 3.64p, to bring total dividend for 2019 to 5.15p, an increase of 15.2%
Following an encouraging performance in 2019, the Rentokil Intial Board is recommending a final dividend in respect of 2019 of 3.64p per share, payable to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 14 April 2020, to be paid on 20 May 2020. This equates to a full year dividend of 5.15p per share, an increase of 15.2% compared to 2018. The last day for DRIP elections is 28 April 2020.
Bakkavoor announce a proposed final dividend of 4p per ordinary share, giving full year dividend of 6p per ordinary share
The Bakkavor Group paid an interim dividend of 2 pence per Ordinary share on 11 October 2019 and will propose a final dividend of 4 pence per Ordinary share at the Company's AGM on 21 May 2020, payable on 28 May 2020. This will result in a total dividend for financial year 2019 of 6 pence per Ordinary share, unchanged from the prior year. The Board expects to maintain a progressive dividend policy in the medium term.
Macfarlane Group plc announce a final dividend of 1.76 pence per share, amounting to a full year dividend of 2.45 pence per share
The Macfarlane Board is proposing a final dividend of 1.76 pence per share, amounting to a full year dividend of 2.45 pence per share, a 7% increase on the prior year's dividend of 2.30 pence per share. Subject to the approval of shareholders at the Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 12 May 2020, this dividend will be paid on Thursday 4 June 2020 to those shareholders on the register at Friday 15 May 2020.
Regional REIT declare an increased full year dividend of 2.5%
Regional REIT (LSE: RGL), the regional real estate investment specialist focused on building a diverse portfolio of income producing regional UK core and core plus office and industrial property assets, today announces its Q4 2019 dividend, making a 2.5% increase for the 2019 full year dividend distributions to shareholders.
Persimmon announce interim and final dividends of £1.25 and £1.10 per share respectively declared for 2019 to be paid in 2020
The Persimmon Directors have proposed to return 125 pence of surplus capital to shareholders for each ordinary share held on 6 March 2020 with payment made on 2 April 2020 as an interim dividend in respect of the financial year ended 31 December 2019.
Reckitt Benckiser Group announce full year dividend of 174.6p with a Board recommendation of a final dividend of 101.6p per share
Recognising the importance of a consistent dividend, they intend to sustain their dividend pay-out at the 2019 sterling level until they rebuild cover to around 2 times.
St. James's Place announce final dividend up 5% to 31.22 pence per share, full year dividend of 49.71 pence per share, growth of 3%
the St James's Place Board proposes to increase the final dividend by 5% to 31.22 pence per share (2018: 29.73 pence per share) making for a full year dividend of 49.71 pence per share (2018: 48.22 pence per share), growth of 3%.
RSA insurance announce dividends of 23.1p per share, up 10%
RSA insurance propose total dividends for 2019 of 23.1p/share, up 10%. This represents an 52% payout of underlying EPS (ex. exits), above the 40-50% policy range. A strong capital position and organic capital generation support this, despite the costs of 'below the line' items and bond 'pull to par'. Reflecting the improvements of recent years in RSA's performance and resilience, they are also increasing their target dividend payout range to 50-60% of underlying EPS.
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