As a reflection of this robust performance in the first half of the year, the Directors have declared an interim dividend of 0.83 pence per ordinary share (H1 2021: 0.80 pence), representing a 4% increase on the prior year. This will be payable on 2 December 2022 to all shareholders on the register on 4 November 2022. The ex-dividend date is 3 November 2022.