Dividends
The Directors adopt a progressive dividend policy whilst maintaining an
appropriate level of dividend cover.
Dividends paid to date are as follows:
Pence per Ordinary share
| Fiscal Year | Interim | Final | Total |
| 2006 | 3.00 | 7.00 | 10.00 |
| 2007 | 3.30 | 7.70 | 10.10 |
| 2008 | 3.80* | | |
* Payable to Ordinary shareholders on 4 July 2008
Dividend Mandates
Shareholders who wish dividends to be paid directly into a Sterling bank or building society account in the UK should complete and return to the Registrar a dividend mandate form before the record date for a dividend.
Click here to download a dividend mandate form or contact the
Registrar.
Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRIP)
Shareholders can now choose to reinvest dividends received to purchase further shares in the Company. New applications to participate in the DRIP must be received at least 15 working days before any future dividend payment date. If you have any queries about the Plan, please call the Registrar helpline on 0871 384 2550 (+44 121 415 7047 from outside the UK).
Click here to download the Dividend Reinvestment Plan Booklet.
Click here to download the Dividend Reinvestment Plan Application Form.