Final Dividend
The Board has proposed a final dividend of 52.0 pence per share (2022 final: 52.0 pence per share) representing a normal dividend (65% of post-tax profits) of 35.4 pence per share and a special dividend of 16.6 pence per share. The final dividend will be paid on 7 June 2024. The ex-dividend date is 9 May 2024 and the record date is 10 May 2024.
A slight reduction in the dividend, and the yield is now 3.9%. The price has risen considerably since the lows in 22-23, at which time it was an HYP buy.
Currently my highest value holding, and has nearly been top-sliced a few weeks ago.
TJH