Given the improved trading in the second half of the year, and the healthy level of cash as a result of shareholder support in the April equity placing, the Board of Franchise Brands plc to continue its progressive dividend strategy and proposes a final dividend of 0.8 pence per share (2019: 0.65 pence per share). Subject to shareholder approval at the AGM on 20 April 2021, the final dividend will be paid on 28 May 2021 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 14 May 2021.