Subject to shareholder approval, Breedon Group plc intend to pay a dividend in respect of the 2023 financial results of 13.5 pence, an increase of 29% from 2022 (10.5 pence). Assuming further strong financial performance and cash generation, our intention is to maintain the payout ratio at around 40% of Underlying Basic EPS. An interim dividend of 4.0 pence (2022: 3.5 pence) was paid on 10 November 2023 and, subject to shareholder approval, the remaining 9.5 pence (2022: 7.0 pence) will be paid as a final dividend on 17 May 2024.