Macfarlane Group PLC, through its subsidiaries, designs, manufactures, and distributes protective packaging products to businesses. The company operates through Packaging Distribution and Manufacturing Operations segments. The Packaging Distribution segment distributes packaging materials; and supplies storage and warehousing services in the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Europe. The Manufacturing Operations segment designs, manufactures, and assembles timber, corrugated, and foam-based packaging materials in the United Kingdom. The company also distributes and supplies packaging equipment; and recovers waste papers and corrugated boards for recycling. In addition, it serves e-commerce retail, logistics, medical, automotive, aerospace, electronics, high street retail, household essentials, and food and hospitality industries. The company was incorporated in 1899 and is headquartered in Glasgow, the United Kingdom.
Macfarlane Dividend Announcement
• Macfarlane announced a semi annually dividend of £0.96 per ordinary share which will be made payable on 2024-10-10. Ex dividend date: 2024-09-12
• Macfarlane annual dividend for 2024 was £3.61
• Macfarlane annual dividend for 2023 was £3.46
• Macfarlane's trailing twelve-month (TTM) dividend yield is 3.28%
• Macfarlane's payout ratio for the trailing twelve months (TTM) is 38.87%
• Macfarlane's dividend growth over the last five years (2018-2023) was 9.98% year
• Macfarlane's dividend growth over the last ten years (2013-2023) was 8.36% year
Macfarlane Dividend History
Ex-Div date | Dividend amount | Dividend type | Pay date |
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2024-09-12 | £0.96 | semi annually | 2024-10-10 |
2024-05-09 | £2.65 | semi annually | 2024-05-30 |
2023-09-14 | £0.94 | semi annually | 2023-10-12 |
2023-05-11 | £2.52 | semi annually | 2023-06-01 |
2022-09-15 | £0.90 | semi annually | 2022-10-13 |
2022-05-12 | £2.33 | semi annually | 2022-06-01 |
2021-09-16 | £0.87 | semi annually | 2021-10-14 |
2021-05-13 | £1.85 | semi annually | 2021-06-03 |
2020-09-10 | £0.70 | semi annually | 2020-10-08 |
2020-05-14 | £1.76 | semi annually | 2020-06-04 |
2019-09-19 | £0.69 | semi annually | 2019-10-10 |
2019-05-16 | £1.65 | semi annually | 2019-06-06 |
2018-09-20 | £0.65 | semi annually | 2018-10-11 |
2018-05-17 | £1.50 | semi annually | 2018-06-07 |
2017-09-21 | £0.60 | semi annually | 2017-10-12 |
2017-05-11 | £1.40 | semi annually | 2017-06-08 |
2016-09-22 | £0.55 | semi annually | 2016-10-13 |
2016-05-12 | £1.29 | semi annually | 2016-06-09 |
2015-10-08 | £0.53 | semi annually | 2015-10-15 |
2015-05-07 | £1.15 | semi annually | 2015-06-04 |
2014-10-09 | £0.50 | semi annually | 2014-10-16 |
2014-05-07 | £1.10 | semi annually | 2014-06-05 |
2013-09-04 | £0.50 | semi annually | 2013-10-10 |
2013-05-08 | £1.05 | semi annually | 2013-06-06 |
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1. Determination of Dividend: Macfarlane'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, Macfarlane 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, Macfarlane 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 Macfarlane 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: Macfarlane 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, Macfarlane distributes the dividend to eligible shareholders. The payment is usually made electronically, directly into the shareholder's brokerage account or bank account.
3. Currency: Macfarlane 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 Macfarlane'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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