Dividend history
Current and historical dividend distribution information
| Year | Amount (pence per share) |
| 2001 | 15.14 |
| 2002 | 15.90 |
| 2003 | 16.70 |
| 2004 | 18.00 |
| 2005 | 19.80 |
| 2006 | 21.78 |
| 2007 | 22.87 |
| 2008 | 25.39 |
| 2009 | 7.76 |
| 2010 | 17.60 |
| 2011 | 35.00 |
| 2012 | 38.50 |
| 2013 | 40.00 |
| 2014 | 41.20 |
| 2015 | 46.50 |
| 2016 | 48.00 |
| 2017 | 52.00 |
