Dividend History
| Period ended | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 December 2011 | Dividend p per share | Ex-dividend date | Record date | Pay date |
| Interim | 3.0p | 14 September 2011 | 16 September 2011 | 29 September 2011 |
| Second Interim* | 4.0p | 23 November 2011 | 25 November 2011 | 9 December 2011 |
Dividends normally paid twice each year:
- Interim dividend: September – for the 6 months to 30 June
- Final dividend: April/May – for the 6 months to 31 December
* The Directors declared a second interim dividend in lieu of a final dividend for the year ended 31 December 2011.
Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results
| Year Ended | Total annual dividend p | Cumulative dividends p |
|---|---|---|
| As at 31st December | ||
| 2011 | 7.00 | 52.00 |
| 2010 | 7.00 | 45.00 |
| 2009 | 7.00 | 38.00 |
| 2008 | 7.00 | 31.00 |
| 2007 | 7.00 | 24.00 |
| 2006 | 6.00 | 17.00 |
| 2005 | 4.50 | 11.00 |
| 2004 | 3.30 | 6.50 |
| As at 30th November | ||
| 2003 | 2.20 | 3.20 |
| 2002 | 1.00 | 1.00 |