The board of directors of Mears Group plc declared an interim dividend of 3.25 pence per share, an increase of 30% (H1 2021: 2.50 pence per share; Fiscal Year 2021 full year: 5.50 pence per share) for the first half of 2022 reflecting the Board's confidence in the prospects of the Company. This interim dividend is in-line with the Board's stated progressive dividend policy.