The Board of Ricardo plc has declared an interim dividend of 1.75 pence per share (half year 2019/20: 6.24 pence), which reflects the Board's desire to return to paying dividends to shareholders, balanced with the speed and shape of the economic recovery as the company emerge from the impact of COVID-19. The dividend will be paid on 9 April 2021 to holders of ordinary shares on the company's register of members on 5 March 2021.