The board of Laura Ashley Holdings plc has recommended a final dividend of 0.5 pence per share for the year 2016. This dividend will be proposed at the AGM on 12 October 2016 and, subject to shareholders' approval, will be paid on 27 October 2016 to all shareholders on the register at the close of business on 7 October 2016. The ex-dividend date will be 6 October 2016.