Profits generated by the Company are customarily returned to shareholders in part in the form of dividends. The frequency and amount per share of dividend payments are decided by the Board of Directors. We normally pay an interim dividend each July and a final dividend for the previous financial year in February.

We are committed to reducing our impact on the environment. As such, from February 2026 payments to shareholders will no longer be made by cheque. Receiving dividends by direct payment rather than cheque is quicker, more secure and better for the environment. To continue to receive dividends and any other money payable to you in connection with your Smiths News plc ordinary Shares, you will need to provide your bank or building society account details so that payments can be made directly to your nominated account.

Direct payment is a method of payment whereby funds are paid directly to your UK bank or building society account as cleared funds on the dividend payment date. For more information, please visit www.shareview.co.uk/info/directdividends

EQ Boost

Our share registrar Equiniti has launched a brand-new service EQ BOOST. EQ Boost is an exciting and alternative way of receiving your dividend value where you can use your dividend cash value to purchase uplifted retail vouchers from a wide range of renowned UK retailers.

You will be able to choose EQ Boost through a simple registration/election process within your Equiniti Shareview Portfolio via the link below.

Once you have elected for EQ Boost, on the company’s next dividend payment, you will be notified that your money is available for you to purchase e-vouchers direct to your phone/tablet. It is that simple.

Visit EQBoost to start the journey to boost your dividend payments.