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Share Price |
|
|---|---|
| Current price | 63.51 |
| Change in price | -4.58 |
| Percent change | -7.21 |
| 4/7/2009 05:49:42 | |
Dividends
The directors of Friends Provident Group plc ("Friends Provident Group") have recommended that an interim dividend of 2.6 pence per Friends Provident Group share be paid. This is in lieu of the previously contemplated final dividend of Friends Provident plc of 2.6 pence per Friends Provident plc share for the year ended 31 December 2008. The record date for the dividend is 26 June 2009 and it is expected that the dividend will be paid on 24 July 2009.
- Next Dividend Date
- 24 Jul 09 Payment of interim dividend (for the year 2009)
Dividend History
| Date | Event | Per Share |
|---|---|---|
| 26 Jun 09 | Record date (interim dividend) | |
| 24 Jun 09 | Ex dividend date (interim dividend) | |
| 21 Nov 08 | Payment of interim dividend | 1.30p |
| 17 Oct 08 | Record date (interim dividend) | |
| 15 Oct 08 | Ex dividend date (interim dividend) | |
| 27 May 08 | Payment of final dividend (for the year 2007) | 5.30p |
| 18 Apr 08 | Record date (final dividend) | |
| 16 Apr 08 | Shares go ex-dividend | |
| 23 Nov 07 | Payment of interim dividend | 2.70p |
| 12 Oct 07 | Record date (interim Dividend) | |
| 10 Oct 07 | Ex dividend date (interim dividend) |
Dividend re-investment plan
Turn your dividends into extra shares.
The dividend re-investment plan is a simple and cost effective facility to enable you to grow your shareholding in Friends Provident Group plc using your dividends.
Features
- Your dividend is used to buy additional shares through a special low cost dealing arrangement.
- The shares will be bought as soon as possible on or after the dividend payment date by Equiniti Limited, our registrar and plan administrator.
- You will receive details of the share purchase, a tax voucher and if applicable, a share certificate within 12 business days of the dividend payment date.
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Dividends declared (pence per share)
| Year | Interim | Final | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1.30p | ||
| 2007 | 2.70p | 5.30p | 8.00p |
| 2006 | 2.65p | 5.20p | 7.85p |
| 2005 | 2.60p | 5.10p | 7.70p |
| 2004 | 2.55p | 5.00p | 7.55p |
| 2003 | 2.50p | 4.90p | 7.40p |
| 2002 | 2.45p | 4.80p | 7.25p |
| 2001 | n/a | 3.50p | 3.50p |
Dividend payments
The Company intends to pay an interim dividend in November and a final dividend in May each year. They are paid to all shareholders with a balance on the share register at the close of business on the 'record date'. This is the date the Registrars close the register, around one month prior to the payment date, to prepare for the dividend distribution. A person's shareholding must be recorded on the register on this date to be entitled to a dividend. If you buy or sell shares just before this date, you may not receive a dividend. It is advised by the London Stock Exchange that you purchase shares before the 'ex-dividend date' to be able to qualify for the dividend. This date is set by the London Stock Exchange and from this date and thereafter, if the shares are purchased through a stockbroker the new owner will not be entitled to receive the dividend. This is normally reflected in the share price.
Any dividends will be paid to you by cheque to the address held by the
Registrar or credited to a bank or building society account if you have arranged this. Please be aware that a fee may be levied for a replacement dividend payment. In
order to have dividends paid directly into a bank or building society account, you should
complete and return the dividend mandate form.
Download forms
If you have registered for online shareholder services you can complete your dividend mandate instructions online. Once you have input your details, it will take approximately 3 days to view the details.
Consolidated tax vouchers
Shareholders who receive dividends paid directly into their bank or building society account will normally receive one tax voucher in November giving details of the dividends paid during the tax year. This should help you complete your tax return. This will be sent regardless of whether you have sold your holding in the meantime. If you have signed up for online shareholder services you can elect to receive your e-tax vouchers online.
Taxation on dividends
Under current UK taxation legislation, no tax will be withheld from dividend payments by Friends Provident Group plc. The dividend voucher shows a tax credit to prevent double taxation. If you are a UK resident and a basic (20%) rate tax payer, you have no further tax to pay on the dividends received. If you pay tax at the higher rate (40%), you will be subject to tax at a rate of 32.5% on the total of the dividend received and the 10% tax credit. For further guidance you should contact your local Tax Office.
Issued by Friends Provident Group plc