...von Thomas Cook am 6 März 2009.
As a result, the Board is recommending a final dividend of 6.5 pence per share which, when combined with the interim dividend of 3.25p paid on 5 September, makes a total dividend for the year of 9.75 pence per share. This represents a pay-out of 41% of profit after tax before exceptional items. This is in line with our policy which remains to increase dividends progressively, paying between 40% and 50% of adjusted earnings by way of dividend.
Once approved, the final dividend will be payable on 27 March 2009 to holders of relevant shares registered on 6 March 2009.
As a result, the Board is recommending a final dividend of 6.5 pence per share which, when combined with the interim dividend of 3.25p paid on 5 September, makes a total dividend for the year of 9.75 pence per share. This represents a pay-out of 41% of profit after tax before exceptional items. This is in line with our policy which remains to increase dividends progressively, paying between 40% and 50% of adjusted earnings by way of dividend.
Once approved, the final dividend will be payable on 27 March 2009 to holders of relevant shares registered on 6 March 2009.