7 Dividends
|
|
2007
£m |
2006
£m |
| Equity dividends paid in the year |
|
|
| Previous year final: 8.7p (2006 - 8.2p) per share |
61 |
59 |
| Current year interim: 4.3p (2006 - 4.1p) per share |
30 |
29 |
In addition, the Directors are proposing a final dividend in respect of the financial year ended 31 December 2007 of 9.2p per share, at a cost of £65 million. It will be paid on 14 May 2008 to shareholders who are on the register of members at close of business on 25 April 2008.