The Board of Glanbia plc has recommended an interim dividend of 11.75 cent per share for the first half 2021 as compared to 10.68 cents reported a year ago, representing a 10% increase on prior year interim dividend. Glanbia's overall dividend policy remains unchanged at a target annual dividend payout ratio of between 25% and 35% of adjusted EPS. The interim dividend will be paid on 1 October 2021 to shareholders on the register of members as at 20 August 2021. Irish withholding tax will be deducted at the standard rate where appropriate.