No final dividend has been declared in respect of year ending 31 December 2023. The Board recognises the importance of dividends to the Group's shareholders and intends to resume payment of a progressive and sustainable dividend when appropriate to do so.

The Company did not pay any dividends in 2020.

Dividend Reinvestment Plan

The Company, in conjunction with EQ Group plc, has a Dividend Reinvestment Plan that enables shareholders to reinvest cash dividends into additional shares in the Company.

Further information on the Dividend Reinvestment Plan please contact EQ Group plc by calling 0371 384 2030 (calls are charged at the standard geographic rate and will vary by provider. Calls outside the United Kingdom will be charged at the applicable international rate. Lines are open between 09:00 - 17:00, Monday to Friday excluding public holidays in England and Wales).

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International Dividend Payment Service

Overseas shareholders can receive dividends in a local currency instead of Sterling and can find out more about this by contacting EQ Group plc on +44 121 415 7047. Any election to receive  dividends in local currency in respect of a dividend must be received by EQ Group plc not later than the associated record date for that dividend.