Dividend History
| Period ended | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 December 2011 | Dividend p per share | Ex-dividend date | Record date | Pay date |
| Interim | 2.0p | 14 September 2011 | 16 September 2011 | 29 September 2011 |
| Final * | 2.0p | 28 March 2012 | 30 March 2012 | 18 April 2012 |
Dividends normally paid twice each year:
- September – for the 6 months to 30 June
- April – for the 6 months to 31 December
* Final proposed dividend of 2.0p per share which, subject to shareholder approval at the AGM, is to be paid in April 2012.
Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results
Historical Dividends
| Year Ended | Total annual dividend p | Cumulative dividends p |
|---|---|---|
| As at 31st December | ||
| 2011* | 4.00 | 22.20 |
| 2010 | 4.00 | 18.20 |
| As at 31st January | ||
| 2010 | 4.00 | 14.20 |
| 2009 | 4.00 | 10.20 |
| 2008 | 4.00 | 6.20 |
| 2007 | 2.20 | 2.20 |