Preference share dividends

Payment of the dividend for the 8% and 9% cumulative preference shareholders is made on:

• 31 January (or the closest working day) for the half year ended 30 September; and
• 31 July (or the closest working day) for the half year ended 31 March.

The dividend will be £0.04 (4p) per share for 8% cumulative preference shareholders and £0.045 (4.5p) per share for 9% cumulative preference shareholders. 

Historical payment dates

Please find the preference share dividend payment dates since 2004 in the download below: