Goodwin Plc (GDWN): Dividend policy review
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GDWN Goodwin Plc
23 Mar 2026 · Board considering reverting to lower payout · +54% until the next step
Accordingly, the Board is considering whether to revert to its previous dividend policy, under which distributions were limited to 38% of post‑tax profit plus depreciation and amortisation, or to a lo
28 Aug 2026 · Policy under review pending the disposal · −19% until the next step
The Board currently expects that a substantial part of the cash proceeds from any disposal resulting from its strategic review of the Mechanical Engineering division will be paid to shareholders.
9 Sep 2026 · Sale agreed; payout form still open · −11% until the next step
The quantum, timing and form of this payment will remain at the discretion of the Board, and an update will be provided in due course.
30 Sep 2026 · Mechanism under consideration; no decision · +8% since
No final decision has yet been made on the amount, timing or form of that return.
Dividend policy review
Mechanism under consideration; no decision
Next: Board decision on amount, timing and form of return
Every step · 4
- 23 Mar 2026 Board considering reverting to lower payout – Accordingly, the Board is considering whether to revert to its previous dividend policy, under which distributions were limited to 38% of post‑tax profit... ↗
- 28 Aug 2026 Policy under review pending the disposal – The Board currently expects that a substantial part of the cash proceeds from any disposal resulting from its strategic review of the Mechanical Engineering... ↗
- 9 Sep 2026 Sale agreed; payout form still open – The quantum, timing and form of this payment will remain at the discretion of the Board, and an update will be provided in due course. ↗
- 30 Sep 2026 Mechanism under consideration; no decision – No final decision has yet been made on the amount, timing or form of that return. ↗
What is happening
Goodwin Plc: Dividend policy review – Mechanism under consideration; no decision. ['Mechanism under consideration; no decision']
- In short
- On 9 Sep 2026 the Board said it intends to pay a significant proportion of net sale proceeds to shareholders. The 30 Sep update says the Board is still weighing the mechanism with advisers; no decision on amount, timing or form. The expected absence of UK corporation tax on the gain at company level leaves more proceeds available.
- Announced
- 23 Mar 2026 · Board considering reverting to lower payout
- Latest
- 30 Sep 2026 · Mechanism under consideration; no decision
- Proposed dividend
- Ordinary dividend of 330p per share (2025: 280p), up 18% (28 Aug results)
- Policy
- Board considering capital allocation and dividend policy after the sale; details in financial statements to be published
- Disposal proceeds
- Substantial part expected to be paid to shareholders
- Return intention
- Significant proportion of net cash proceeds to shareholders
- Balance sheet
- Intention, at least initially, to operate the Group on a zero net debt basis
- Decision status
- No final decision on amount, timing or form
- Tax
- No UK corporation tax expected on the disposal gain; tax on any return to shareholders is separate
What comes next
Board decision on amount, timing and form of return.
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