James Latham plc, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the importing and distribution of timber, panels, and decorative surfaces in the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland, rest of Europe, and internationally. The company offers panels, melamine, veneer, laminates, solid surface products, door blanks, plastics, hardwoods, engineered timber products, softwoods, flooring products, decking and cladding products, modified timbers and panels, fire retardant panels, advanced technical panels, and treatments, as well as architectural moldings and components. It serves the construction/housing, retail, transport, exhibition, and other sectors. The company was founded in 1757 and is based in Hemel Hempstead, the United Kingdom.
James Latham Dividend Announcement
• James Latham announced a semi annually dividend of £7.95 per ordinary share which will be made payable on 2025-01-24. Ex dividend date: 2025-01-02
• James Latham's trailing twelve-month (TTM) dividend yield is 2.76%
• James Latham's payout ratio for the trailing twelve months (TTM) is 32.43%
James Latham Dividend History
Ex-Div date | Dividend amount | Dividend type | Pay date |
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2025-01-02 | £7.95 | semi annually | 2025-01-24 |
2024-08-01 | £26.00 | semi annually | 2024-08-23 |
2024-01-04 | £7.75 | semi annually | 2024-01-26 |
2023-08-03 | £8.00 | semi annually | 2023-08-25 |
2022-12-29 | £7.25 | semi annually | 2023-01-27 |
2022-08-04 | £8.00 | semi annually | 2022-09-02 |
2021-12-16 | £6.50 | semi annually | 2022-01-21 |
2021-08-05 | £15.50 | semi annually | 2021-08-27 |
2020-12-31 | £5.70 | semi annually | 2021-01-29 |
2020-08-06 | £10.00 | semi annually | 2020-09-04 |
2020-01-02 | £5.50 | semi annually | 2020-01-24 |
2019-08-01 | £12.90 | semi annually | 2019-08-23 |
2019-01-03 | £5.00 | semi annually | 2019-01-25 |
2018-08-02 | £12.10 | semi annually | 2018-08-24 |
2018-01-04 | £4.50 | semi annually | 2018-01-26 |
2017-08-03 | £10.85 | semi annually | 2017-08-25 |
2017-01-05 | £4.50 | semi annually | 2017-01-27 |
2016-08-04 | £10.30 | semi annually | 2016-08-26 |
2016-01-07 | £4.00 | semi annually | 2016-01-29 |
2015-08-06 | £8.80 | semi annually | 2015-08-28 |
2015-01-08 | £3.70 | semi annually | 2015-01-30 |
2014-07-30 | £8.00 | semi annually | 2014-08-22 |
2014-01-08 | £3.40 | semi annually | 2014-01-31 |
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1. Determination of Dividend: James Latham's board of directors reviews the company's financial performance, cash flow, future investment needs, and other relevant factors to determine the amount and timing of dividend payments.
2. Dividend Declaration: Once the board approves a dividend, James Latham publicly announces the dividend amount, currency, and the ex-dividend date. The ex-dividend date is the date on or after which the buyer of the stock will not be eligible to receive the upcoming dividend payment.
3. Record Date: The record date is the date on which the company checks its records to identify shareholders who are eligible to receive the dividend. Only shareholders on record as of this date will receive the dividend.
4. Payment Date: On the designated payment date, James Latham distributes the dividend to eligible shareholders. The dividend is usually paid in the form of cash directly into the shareholder's brokerage account or through other designated payment methods.
5. Tax Implications: Dividends received from James Latham are generally taxable as income. Shareholders may need to report dividend income on their tax returns and pay applicable taxes according to their jurisdiction's tax regulations.
1. Record Date: James Latham sets a record date, which is the date on which the company checks its records to determine the eligible shareholders. Only those who are shareholders on record as of this date will receive the dividend.
2. Payment Date: On the designated payment date, James Latham distributes the dividend to eligible shareholders. The payment is usually made electronically, directly into the shareholder's brokerage account or bank account.
3. Currency: James Latham declares the currency in which the dividend will be paid. Depending on the shareholder's location and the currency election made by the shareholder, the dividend will be converted to the appropriate currency during the payment process.
To assess the safety of James Latham's dividend, it is crucial to analyze the company's financial health, debt levels, cash flow generation, and ability to sustain dividend payments over the long term. Additionally, monitoring the company's future earnings, cash flow projections, and management's commitment to dividend policies can provide valuable insights.
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