Ibstock plc has approved an interim dividend of 3.2 pence per ordinary share (2018: 3.0 pence) in line with the Board's policy of paying one-third of the prior full year dividend in order to provide greater certainty to shareholders. Additionally, the Board approved a supplementary dividend of 5.0 pence per ordinary share (2018: 6.5 pence). Both dividends will be due for payment on 20 September 2019 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 16 August 2019.

Kate Tinsley has now joined Ibstock as Managing Director of Clay division, where she will continue to drive some of the strategic initiatives outlined at Full Year results in March. The company welcomes Chris McLeish, new CFO, to the Board on 1 August.