Recent articles for private investors with a focus on dividend announcements
Mondi declares dividend of 27.28 euro cent per share
Interim was dividend declared at 27.28 euro cents per share from 21.45, a 27.2% increase
Barclays Group declares an increased half year dividend of 3.0p per share
Barclays have given a resilient performance with Group return on tangible equity of 9.4% and an increased half year dividend of 3.0p per share.
Ibstock announces interim dividend of 3.2p, and a special dividend
Ibstock have announced a 7% increase in their dividend from 3.0p per share to 3.2p per share. They have also announced a special dividend of 5.0p per share.
4imprint declares dividend increase 20% in dollars, 29% in sterling
4imprint has declared a dividend increase, interestingly however, the strength of the dollar against the pound has seen a 29% increase in the value per share in sterling terms, and 20% in terms of dollars.
Smurfit Kappa increase interim dividend by 10%
Interim dividend increased by 10% to 27.9 cent per share
Direct Line increase dividend by 2.9%
Interim ordinary dividend of 7.2 pence per share has been declared.
Dignity announces temporary cessation of dividend
The Group paid a final dividend of 15.74 pence per Ordinary Share on 28 June 2019.
Rentokil announce 15.2% increase in interim dividend at 1.51p per share
Rentokil have announced they will be increasing their interim dividend by 15.2% to 1.51p per share.
BAE Interim dividend increased by 4.4% to 9.4p per share
BAE have increased their dividend by 4.4%, from 9.0p per share to 9.4p.
Centrica rebase dividend as expected to 5p
As expected, Centrica rebase their dividend from 12p to 5p, paying 1.5p at the interim stage. 2019 full year expected dividend rebased to 5.0p per share reflecting changed circumstances, including the UK default tariff price cap, and additional pension deficit contributions and restructuring charges.
Greggs declares dividend per share increase of 11.2% and a special dividend
Interim dividend per share up 11.2% to 11.9p in line with their policy of paying one third of the previous year's total dividend as an interim dividend
Games Workshop declares dividend of 30p per share
Games Workshop announced that the Board has today declared a dividend of 30 pence per share, in line with the Group's policy of distributing truly surplus cash. This will be paid on 13 September 2019 to shareholders on the register at 9 August 2019, with an ex-dividend date of 8 August 2019. The last date for elections for the dividend re-investment plan is 23 August 2019.
Provident Financial reinstate interim dividend at 9p per share
Continued good recovery of the group underpins the Board's reinstatement of the interim dividend.
Hiscox increases dividend by 3.8%
Hiscox has increased its dividend to 13.75c per share, a 3.8% increase.
Hammerson interim dividend remains unchanged at 11.1p
Hammerson has maintained its dividend at 11.1p.
Reach PLC increase their dividend from 2.37p to 2.5p
Reach PLC declare a 5.5% increase from 2.37p 2.5p
Greencoat announces quarterly dividend of 1.735p per share
Greencoat have announced their dividend timetable and quarterly dividend at 1.735p per share:
IMI declares 2% increase in dividend
Reflecting continued confidence in the Group's prospects, the Board is recommending that the interim dividend be increased by 2% to 14.9p (2018: 14.6p), which will be paid on 13 September 2019 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 9 August 2019.
Rightmove increase interim dividend by 12%
Rightmove Plc have increased their dividend by 12%, moving from 2.5p to 2.8p.
Pearson declares an interim dividend of 6.0p
The dividend accounted for in the six months to 30 June 2019 is the final dividend in respect of 2018 of 13.0p. An interim dividend for 2019 of 6.0p was approved by the Board in July 2019 and will be accounted for in the second half of 2019.
Vesuvius increases dividend to 6.2p per share
Vesuvius, a leading enginnered ceramics company, has declared a dividend increase of 3.3%.
Howden Joinery Group increases dividend by 5.4%
Howden Joinery Group has increased its dividend by 5.4% from 3.7p per share to 3.9p per share.
Inchcape has maintained its dividend at 8.9p
After a challenging year, largely due to supply factors in the Australisian and Ethopian markets, Inchcape has maintained its dividend at 8.9p.
Diageo increases its 2019 final dividend by 5%
Diageo have declared their dividend at 68.57p, a 5% percent increase.
Bodycote declares interim dividend increase of 5.3%
Bodycote have declared the following financial results:
National Express increases dividend by 10%
National Express has recorded record group profit, with statutory operating profit up 15.3% to £113.1 million. Primarily driven by all divisions growing organic revenue; Organic growth accounts for c.80% of the normalised operating profit increase. All divisions have grown operating margin, driving Group margin up 60 bps to 10.4%. ROCE is flat at 12.2%, post-IFRS 16 implementation; or up 80 bps on a like-for-like basis. Interim dividend increased by 10% to 5.16p (2018: 4.69p).
AstraZeneca maintain dividend at $0.90
Following recommendation from the board, AstraZeneca have maintained their dividend at $0.90.
Anglo American declares dividend of $0.62 per share
Anglo American have declared a 27% dividend increase to $0.62 per share. In line with the Group's established dividend policy to pay out 40% of underlying earnings, the Board has proposed a dividend of $0.62 per share (30 June 2018: $0.49 per share), equivalent to $0.8 billion (30 June 2018: $0.6 billion).
BCA marketplace announces 12.9% dividend increase amidst takeover bid
Note: BCA marketplace is subject to a takeover bid from TDR capital. It is likely this will be the last dividend paid by BCA marketplace should the takeover go ahead.
Redecentric increase dividend 2 times adjusted earnings
Redcentric decided to increase the dividend to reflect a cover of 2 times adjusted earnings. This will result in a final dividend of 1.0p per share.
Shoe Zone increases its 2018 final dividend by 17.6% and will pay a special
Shoe Zone 2018 final results
Land Securities increases its 2018 first half dividend by 14.7%
Land Securities 2018 interim results
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