Annual Report & Accounts 2026
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DIVIDEND Reflective of the strong cash generation of the business model, recognising the strength of our balance sheet and our confidence in the future, the Board is proposing to pay a final ordinary dividend for the year ended 31 January 2026 of 17.2p per share (2026: 14.0p). This brings the total ordinary dividend for the year to 24.7p per share (2026: 20.2p per share). Subject to approval at the Annual General Meeting, the final dividend will be paid on 23 June 2026 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 5 June 2026.
The cash value of dividends paid this year was £11.6m, comprising £4.7m in respect of a special dividend and £6.8m in respect of ordinary dividends (2026: £5.9m ordinary dividends).
ASHLEY MILLER
Finance Director
28 April 2026
FINANCIAL REVIEW AND STRATEGIC REPORT CONTINUED
DIVIDEND Reflective of the strong cash generation of the business model, recognising the strength of our balance sheet and our confidence in the future, the Board is proposing to pay a final ordinary dividend for the year ended 31 January 2026 of 17.2p per share (2026: 14.0p). This brings the total ordinary dividend for the year to 24.7p per share (2026: 20.2p per share). Subject to approval at the Annual General Meeting, the final dividend will be paid on 23 June 2026 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 5 June 2026.
The cash value of dividends paid this year was £11.6m, comprising £4.7m in respect of a special dividend and £6.8m in respect of ordinary dividends (2026: £5.9m ordinary dividends).
ASHLEY MILLER
Finance Director
28 April 2026
FINANCIAL REVIEW AND STRATEGIC REPORT CONTINUED