Recent articles for private investors with a focus on dividend announcements

Jupiter Fund Management increases its 2015 full year dividend by 29%
Strong investment performance, with 68 per cent. of mutual fund AUM above median over three years

Intu properties maintains its 2015 full year dividend
Our results for the year show growth in net rental income, underlying earnings, property valuation and net asset value:

Rightmove increases its 2015 full year dividend by 23%
Revenue up 15% to £192.1m (2014: £167.0m) with growth achieved across all business areas

William Hill increases its 2015 full year dividend by 2.5%
Group operating profit of £291.4m, up 2% excluding c£87m of additional UK gambling duties

National Express group increases its 2017 full year dividend by 10%
Our focus on operational excellence continues to deliver results

Macfarlane Group increases its 2015 full year dividend by 10%
Macfarlane Group PLC delivered strong growth in 2015 with sales of £169.1m (2014: £153.8m) up 10% on the previous year and profit before tax of £6.8m (2014: £5.6m), 21% up on the previous year. The strong trading performance, which maintained the positive trends achieved in recent years, was achieved through good organic sales growth, the contribution from recent acquisitions, an improved gross margin and effective control of costs.

Howden Joinery increases its 2015 full year dividend by 17.8%
DIVIDEND AND RETURN OF SURPLUS CASH TO SHAREHOLDERS

Rentokil Initial increases its 2015 full year dividend by 13.1%
Encouraging overall performance in 2015 - ongoing revenue growth of 6.5%, with profit (+8.5%) ahead of expectations and free cash flow of £148m, well in excess of the £100m+ target for the year

Lloyds Banking group increases its 2015 final dividend and pays special
Robust financial performance with increased underlying profits and returns

RSA insurance increases its 2015 final dividend by 250%
2015 operating profit of £523m, up 43% on 2014 (up 57% at constant exchange)

Petrofac maintains its 2015 full year dividend in $ terms
Revenue up 10% to US$6.8 billion (2014: US$6.2 billion)
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