Recent articles for private investors with a focus on dividend announcements

Smiths Group increases its 2016 interim dividend by 2%
Revenue and headline operating profit down in line with expectations

Legal & General increases its 2015 full year dividend by 19%
net cash up 14%, roe 17.7%, dividends up 19%

Morrisons 2015 final dividend
The Directors propose a final dividend in respect of the financial period ending 31 January 2016 of 3.50p per share which will absorb an estimated £82m of shareholders' funds. Subject to approval at the AGM, it will be paid on 15 June 2016 to shareholders who are on the register on 13 May 2016.

Prudential increases its 2015 full year dividend by 5% and pays special
PRUDENTIAL DELIVERS BROAD-BASED GROWTH AND INCREASED CASH GENERATION

Worldpay 2015 final results
Substantial progress on our strategy, with our presence strengthened and deepened in our chosen growth markets

Close Brothers increases its 2016 interim dividend by 6%
Solid Performance in More Challenging Market Conditions

Equiniti pays maiden dividend for 2015
Revenue growth of 26%; underpinned by 7% organic revenue growth and growth across all divisions

WPP increases its 2015 full year dividend by 17%
The Company celebrated its thirtieth birthday with another record year, despite strong currency headwinds in the second half
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