The EMIS Group plc Board has therefore declared an interim dividend of 21.3 pence per share (2022 H1: 17.6 pence) payable on 23 October 2023 to EMIS shareholders on the register at the close of business on 6 October 2023. The interim dividend is conditional on the Scheme not having become effective prior to 7 October 2023 and, if paid, will be paid without any reduction to the Acquisition cash consideration of 1,925 pence per EMIS share.