Chequeless Dividends
In line with the approach taken in recent years by other UK listed companies and as first announced on 25 July 2024, Hammerson intends to cease issuing cheques for dividend payments with effect from any interim dividend declared in H2 2025. Further detail is set out in the Q&A document which can be access via the link below.
Dividend payments
The Board has declared that an interim dividend of 0.756 pence per share which was paid on 30 September 2024 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 23 August 2024. The dividend will be paid as a PID, net of withholding tax where appropriate.
The Board recommended a final cash dividend of 0.78 pence per share (Final 2023 Dividend), which was approved at the 2024 annual general meeting and subsequently paid on 10 May 2024 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 5 April 2024. The Final 2023 Dividend was paid as a non-PID, and treated as an ordinary UK company dividend.
The Board declared an interim dividend of 0.72 pence per share which was paid on 2 October 2023 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 25 August 2023. The dividend was paid as a PID, net of withholding tax where appropriate.
As communicated in the full year results announcement dated 9 March 2023, the Board have not recommended a final dividend in respect of the 2022 financial year.
The Board declared an interim dividend of 0.2p per share with an Enhanced Scrip Dividend Alternative of 2p per share, which was paid on 3 November 2022, to shareholders on the register as at the close of business on 7 October 2022. The Interim 2022 Dividend and Enhanced Scrip Dividend Alternative were paid as a non-PID and treated as an ordinary UK company dividend.
The market value of the New Shares (as defined in the circular published on 28 September 2022 in association with the Interim 2022 Dividend and Enhanced Scrip Dividend Alternative) for UK Taxation purposes is 19.51p.
Please be reminded that the effect on a shareholder's tax position of electing to receive New Shares will depend upon the personal circumstances of that shareholder. If you are in any doubt as to your tax position you should consult an appropriate professional adviser before taking any action.
The final dividend of 0.2 pence per share, with an enhanced Scrip dividend alternative of 2p per share, was recommended by the Board on 4 March 2022 and will be paid on 10 May 2022 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 1 April 2022. It is intended that the dividend will be paid as a PID, net of withholding tax where appropriate.
The market value of the New Shares (as defined in the circular published on 23 March 2022 in association with the 2021 Final Dividend and enhanced scrip dividend alternative) for UK taxation purposes is 26.41 pence. Please be reminded that the effect on a shareholder's tax position of electing to receive New Shares instead of cash in respect of the Final 2021 Dividend will depend upon the personal circumstances of that shareholder. If you are in any doubt as to your tax position you should consult an appropriate professional adviser before taking any action.
The Board declared an interim dividend of 0.2p per share with an Enhanced Scrip Dividend Alternative of 2p per share, which was paid on 7 December 2021, to shareholders on the register as at the close of business on 29 October 2021. The Interim 2021 Dividend and Enhanced Scrip Dividend Alternative were paid as a non-PID and treated as an ordinary UK company dividend.
The market value of the New Shares (as defined in the circular published on 11 October 2021 in association with the Interim 2021 Dividend and Enhanced Scrip Dividend Alternative) for UK Taxation purposes is 33.20 pence. Please be reminded that the effect on a shareholder's tax position of electing to receive New Shares will depend upon the personal circumstances of that shareholder. If you are in any doubt as to your tax position you should consult an appropriate professional adviser before taking any action
The final dividend of 0.2 pence per share, with an enhanced Scrip dividend alternative of 2p per share, was recommended by the Board on 12 March 2021 and, subject to shareholder approval, will be paid on 13 May 2021 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 6 April 2021. It is intended that the dividend will be paid as a PID, net of withholding tax where appropriate.
The market value of the New Shares (as defined in the circular published on 29 March 2021 in association with the 2020 Final Dividend and enhanced scrip dividend alternative) for UK taxation purposes is 34.84p pence. Please be reminded that the effect on a shareholder’s tax position of electing to receive New Shares instead of cash in respect of the Final 2020 Dividend will depend upon the personal circumstances of that shareholder. If you are in any doubt as to your tax position you should consult an appropriate professional adviser before taking any action.
The Board has declared an interim dividend of 0.2p per share, with an enhanced Scrip dividend alternative of 2p per share, to be paid on 18 December 2020, to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 20 November 2020. It is intended that the interim dividend will be paid as a PID, net of withholding tax where appropriate.
The market value of the New Shares (as defined in the circular published on 11 November in association with the 2020 Interim Dividend and enhanced scrip dividend alternative) for UK taxation purposes is 25.84p pence. Please be reminded that the effect on a shareholder’s tax position of electing to receive New Shares instead of cash in respect of the Interim 2020 Dividend will depend upon the personal circumstances of that shareholder. If you are in any doubt as to your tax position you should consult an appropriate professional adviser before taking any action.
The final dividend of 14.8 pence per share was recommended by the Board on 25 February 2020 and, subject to shareholder approval, will be paid on 30 April 2020 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 20 March 2020. It is intended that the interim dividend will be paid as a PID, net of withholding tax where appropriate.
The Board subsequently announced on 30 March 2020 that it has decided that it is no longer appropriate to recommend the final dividend of 14.8 pence per share for the financial year ended 31 December 2019. The resolution relating to the proposed 2019 final dividend will consequently not be put to a shareholder vote at the AGM on 28 April 2020.
The Board has declared an interim dividend of 11.1 pence per share to be paid on 7 October 2019 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 30 August 2019. It is intended that the dividend will be paid as a PID, net of withholding tax where appropriate.
The final dividend of 14.8 pence per share was recommended by the Board on 25 February 2019 and, subject to shareholder approval, will be paid on 2 May 2019 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 22 March 2019. It is intended that 7.4 pence per share will be paid as a PID, net of withholding tax where appropriate, with the balance of 7.4 pence per share to be paid as a normal dividend.
The Board has declared an interim dividend of 11.1p per share to be paid on 8 October 2018 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 31 August 2018. It is intended that the interim dividend will be paid as a PID, net of withholding tax where appropriate.
The final dividend of 14.8 pence per share was recommended by the Board on 26 February 2018 and, subject to shareholder approval, will be paid on 26 April 2018 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 16 March 2018. It is intended that 7.4 pence per share will be paid as a PID, net of withholding tax where appropriate, with the balance of 7.4 pence per share to be paid as a normal dividend.
The Board has declared an interim dividend of 10.7p per share to be paid on 9 October 2017 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 1 September 2017. It is intended that the interim dividend will be paid as a PID, net of withholding tax where appropriate.
The final dividend of 13.9 pence per share was recommended by the Board on 20 February 2017 and, subject to shareholder approval, will be paid on 27 April 2017 in the UK and 28 April 2017 for the South African investors, to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 17 March 2017. It is intended that 4.9 pence per share will be paid as a PID, net of withholding tax where appropriate, with the balance of 9.0 pence per share to be paid as a normal dividend.
The Board has declared an interim dividend of 10.1p per share to be paid on 10 October 2016 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 26 August 2016. It is intended that the interim dividend will be paid as a PID, net of withholding tax where appropriate.
The final dividend of 12.8 pence per share was recommended by the Board on 15 February 2016 and, subject to shareholder approval, will be paid on 29 April 2016 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 18 March 2016. It is intended that 6.4 pence per share will be paid as a PID, net of withholding tax where appropriate, with the balance (6.4 pence per share) to be paid as a normal dividend.
Hammerson also offered shareholders a scrip dividend alternative which was treated entirely as a normal dividend (non PID dividend).
The Board has declared an interim dividend of 9.5 pence per share, to be paid on 1 October 2015 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 21 August 2015. It is intended that the interim dividend will be paid as a PID, net of withholding tax where appropriate.
The final dividend of 11.6 pence per share was recommended by the Board on 13 February 2015 and, subject to shareholder approval, will be paid on 24 April 2015 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 13 March 2015. It is intended that 2.0 pence per share will be paid as a PID, net of withholding tax where appropriate, with the balance (9.6 pence per share) to be paid as a normal dividend.
The Board has declared an interim dividend of 8.8 pence per share, to be paid on 2 October 2014 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 22 August 2014. It is intended that the interim dividend will be paid as a PID, net of withholding tax where appropriate.
The final dividend of 10.8 pence per share was recommended by the Board on 14 February 2014 and, subject to shareholder approval, will be paid on 25 April 2014 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 14 March 2014. It is intended that 3.6 pence per share will be paid as a PID, net of withholding tax where appropriate, with the balance (7.2 pence per share) to be paid as a normal dividend.
The Board has declared an interim dividend of 8.3 pence per share, to be paid on 3 October 2013 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 23 August 2013. It is intended that the interim dividend will be paid entirely as a PID, net of withholding tax where appropriate.
The final dividend of 10.0 pence per share was recommended by the Board on 28 February 2013 and, subject to shareholder approval, will be paid on 14 May 2013 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 5 April 2013. It is intended that 4.0 pence per share will be paid as a PID, net of withholding tax where appropriate, with the balance (6.0 pence per share) to be paid as a normal dividend.
The Board has declared an interim dividend of 7.7 pence per share, to be paid on 5 October 2012 to shareholders on the close of business on 17 August 2012. It is intended that the interim dividend will be paid entirely as a PID, net of withholding tax where appropriate.
The final dividend of 9.3 pence per share was recommended by the Board on 24 February 2012 and will be paid on 27 April 2012 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 16 March 2012. It is intended that 7.0 pence per share will be paid as a PID, net of withholding tax where appropriate, and the remainder 2.3 pence per share will be paid as a normal dividend.
The Board has declared an interim dividend of 7.3 pence per share, to be paid on 7 October 2011 to shareholders on the close of business on 19 August 2011. It is intended that 5.5 pence per share will be paid as a PID, net of withholding tax where appropriate, and the remainder 1.8 pence per share will be paid as a normal dividend.
The final dividend of 8.8 pence per share was recommended by the Board on 21 February 2011 and will be paid on 13 May 2011 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 11 March 2011. It is intended that the final dividend will be paid as a Property Income Distribution (PID), net of withholding tax where appropriate. Where shareholders elect for the scrip dividend alternative this will not be treated as a PID and will not be subject to withholding tax.
The Board has declared an interim dividend of 7.15 pence per share, to be paid on 1 October 2010 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 20 August 2010. This will be paid entirely as a normal dividend.
The Board has approved a second interim dividend, in lieu of a 2009 final dividend, of 8.5 pence per share. Together with the first interim dividend of 6.95 pence, this makes a total dividend of 15.45 pence per share for 2009. This year’s dividend reflects the increased number of shares in issue following the rights issue. The second interim dividend will be paid as a PID, net of withholidng tax.
Shareholders should be aware that the last date for election for the scrip alternative is 19 March 2010; those shareholders whose holdings are held on their behalf by a nominee are advised to contact that nominee if they have not been asked to provide their instructions within a reasonable time.
The Board has declared an interim dividend of 6.95 pence per share, which will be paid entirely as a PID although there will be a scrip alternative. Where shareholders elect for the scrip dividend alternative, this will not be treated as a PID and will not be subject to withholding tax.
The final dividend of 15.3 pence per share was recommended by the Board on 9 February 2009 and will be paid on 22 May 2009 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 20 February 2009. It is intended that 3.8 pence per share will be paid as a PID, net of witholding tax where appropriate, and the remainder of 11.5 pence per share will be paid as a normal dividend.
An interim dividend of 12.6 pence per share was approved by the Board on 7 August 2008 and was paid on 30 September 2008 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 15 August 2008. The interim dividend was paid as a PID, net of withholding tax where appropriate.
As communicated in the full year results announcement dated 9 March 2023, the Board have not recommended a final dividend in respect of the 2022 financial year.