The board of Begbies Traynor Group plc recommend (subject to shareholder approval at the company's annual general meeting scheduled for 22 September 2022) a 17% increase in the total dividend for the year to 3.5 pence (2021: 3.0 pence), representing fifth consecutive year of dividend growth. This comprises the interim dividend already paid of 1.1 pence (2021: 1.0 pence) and a proposed final dividend of 2.4 pence (2021: 2.0 pence). This reflects the board's confidence in the group's financial position and prospects, whilst retaining capacity for the company continued organic and acquisitive growth strategy.

The company remain committed to long-term progressive dividend policy, which takes account of the group's earnings growth, company's investment plans and cash requirements, together with the market outlook. The final dividend will be paid on 3 November 2022 to shareholders on the register on 7 October 2022, with an ex-dividend date of 6 October 2022.