GoCompare.com Group plc announced that the final dividend of 0.8 pence per share has been recommended by the Board, which will be subject to shareholder approval at the annual general meeting. Subject to this approval, the pay-out in respect of 2018 will be 20.6% of profit after tax (excluding adjusting items and their tax effect). The Group maintains a target dividend pay-out ratio of 20%-40% of post-tax profits, with the pay-out in 2018 reflecting the Group's use of capital to fund the acquisition of Energylinx and the development of weflip. An interim dividend of 0.8 pence per share was declared and paid during 2018. The payment date will be 28 May 2019.