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:

  • Historical payment dates

    03 Aug 2026 • PDF • 235 KB

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