Scrips: the last of a dying breed

Article Abstract:

Small investors have often found it more convenient to take extra stocks in a company rather than dividends in the form of cash, a type of payment known as scrip dividends. Companies have often offered an evergreen mandate, which saves them from having to ask investors if they wish to take scrip dividends, since these are automatically assigned if previously requested by the investor. The scrip facility is being abandoned by a number of companies, including Boost and Diageo, creating difficulties for small investors.

Personal Financial Mgmt, Personal finance, Securities

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Margins come under pressure

Article Abstract:

UK input costs are increasing and this is affecting profit margins, as is illustrated by data from the Confederation of British Industry (CBI). Commodity prices rose in 1994, and the impact of this has been delayed until 1995. Pressure from real wage inflation is less severe in 1995 and labor productivity is still increasing, though not as fast as previously. Profit margins look set to stabilise in 2nd half 1995, according to Hoare Govett.

Profit, Profits

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High hopes

Article Abstract:

UK stockholders expect higher dividends in 1995, but downgrades in earnings may mean that dividends have been overestimated. Large firms which have reduced their dividends in 1995 include Redland and English China Clays. Rises in UK interest rates are affecting economic growth which in turn affects corporate profits and dividends. Earnings are forecast to grow by 15% in 1995, but this figure may not be reached so dividends may be cut.

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