Shires Income PLC is a closed ended equity mutual fund launched and managed by Aberdeen Fund Managers Limited. The fund is co-managed by Aberdeen Asset Managers Limited. It invests in the public equity markets of the United Kingdom. The fund seeks to invest in stocks of companies operating across diversified sectors. It primarily invests in ordinary, convertible, and preference shares of companies. The fund employs fundamental analysis with a bottom-up stock picking approach with a focus on factors like management, business focus, balance sheet, corporate governance, financial ratios, market, peer group, and business prospects to create its portfolio. It benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against the FTSE All-Share Index (Total Return). Shires Income PLC was formed in 1929 and is domiciled in the United Kingdom.
Shires Income Dividend Announcement
• Shires Income announced a quarterly dividend of £3.20 per ordinary share which will be made payable on 2024-10-31. Ex dividend date: 2024-10-03
• Shires Income annual dividend for 2024 was £14.40
• Shires Income annual dividend for 2023 was £14.20
• Shires Income's trailing twelve-month (TTM) dividend yield is 6.09%
• Shires Income's payout ratio for the trailing twelve months (TTM) is 17.90%
• Shires Income's dividend growth over the last five years (2018-2023) was 1.78% year
• Shires Income's dividend growth over the last ten years (2013-2023) was -0.55% year
Shires Income Dividend History
Ex-Div date | Dividend amount | Dividend type | Pay date |
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2024-10-03 | £3.20 | quarterly | 2024-10-31 |
2024-07-04 | £4.80 | quarterly | 2024-07-31 |
2024-04-04 | £3.20 | quarterly | |
2024-01-04 | £3.20 | quarterly | 2024-01-31 |
2023-10-05 | £3.20 | quarterly | 2023-10-27 |
2023-07-06 | £4.60 | quarterly | 2023-07-28 |
2023-04-06 | £3.20 | quarterly | 2023-04-28 |
2023-01-05 | £3.20 | quarterly | 2023-01-27 |
2022-10-06 | £3.20 | quarterly | 2022-10-28 |
2022-07-07 | £4.20 | quarterly | 2022-07-29 |
2022-04-07 | £3.20 | quarterly | 2022-04-29 |
2022-01-06 | £3.20 | quarterly | 2022-01-28 |
2021-10-07 | £3.20 | quarterly | 2021-10-29 |
2021-07-08 | £4.20 | quarterly | 2021-07-30 |
2021-04-08 | £3.00 | quarterly | 2021-04-30 |
2021-01-07 | £3.00 | quarterly | 2021-01-29 |
2020-10-01 | £3.00 | quarterly | 2020-10-23 |
2020-07-02 | £4.20 | quarterly | 2020-07-24 |
2020-04-02 | £3.00 | quarterly | 2020-04-24 |
2020-01-02 | £3.00 | quarterly | 2020-01-24 |
2019-10-03 | £3.00 | quarterly | 2019-10-25 |
2019-07-04 | £4.20 | quarterly | 2019-07-26 |
2019-04-04 | £3.00 | quarterly | 2019-04-26 |
2019-01-03 | £3.00 | quarterly | 2019-01-25 |
2018-10-04 | £3.00 | quarterly | 2018-10-26 |
2018-07-05 | £4.00 | quarterly | 2018-07-27 |
2018-04-05 | £3.00 | quarterly | 2018-04-27 |
2018-01-04 | £3.00 | quarterly | 2018-01-26 |
2017-10-05 | £3.00 | quarterly | 2017-10-27 |
2017-07-06 | £3.75 | quarterly | 2017-07-28 |
2017-04-06 | £3.00 | quarterly | 2017-04-28 |
2017-01-05 | £3.00 | quarterly | 2017-01-27 |
2016-10-06 | £3.00 | quarterly | 2016-10-28 |
2016-07-07 | £3.25 | quarterly | 2016-07-29 |
2016-04-07 | £3.00 | quarterly | 2016-04-29 |
2016-01-07 | £3.00 | quarterly | 2016-01-29 |
2015-10-01 | £3.00 | quarterly | 2015-10-30 |
2015-07-02 | £3.25 | quarterly | 2015-07-31 |
2015-04-02 | £3.00 | quarterly | 2015-04-30 |
2015-01-02 | £3.00 | quarterly | 2015-01-30 |
2014-10-01 | £3.00 | quarterly | 2014-10-31 |
2014-07-02 | £3.00 | quarterly | 2014-07-31 |
2014-04-02 | £3.00 | quarterly | 2014-04-30 |
2013-12-31 | £3.00 | quarterly | 2014-01-31 |
2013-10-02 | £3.00 | quarterly | 2013-10-31 |
2013-07-03 | £3.00 | quarterly | 2013-07-31 |
2013-04-03 | £3.00 | quarterly | 2013-04-30 |
2013-01-02 | £3.00 | quarterly | 2013-01-31 |
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1. Determination of Dividend: Shires Income'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, Shires Income 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, Shires Income 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 Shires Income 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: Shires Income 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, Shires Income distributes the dividend to eligible shareholders. The payment is usually made electronically, directly into the shareholder's brokerage account or bank account.
3. Currency: Shires Income 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 Shires Income'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.
It is recommended to review Shires Income's financial reports, official announcements, and consult with financial advisors or experts who have access to the most current and comprehensive information about the company's financial situation.