Share price & dividend
Financial data
We recognise the value to shareholders of a modest income yield; our policy remains to maintain or increase the dividend, subject to the overriding capital preservation objective.
| Financial year ended | Diluted net assets £ million | Diluted NAV per share pence | Closing share price pence | Premium (discount) % | Diluted earnings per share pence | Dividend per share pence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 December 2023 | 3,573.3 | 2,426 | 1,882 | (22.4) | 43.8 | 38.0 |
| 31 December 2022 | 3,721.7 | 2,388 | 2,125 | (11.0) | (371.3) | 37.0 |
| 31 December 2021 | 4,390.3 | 2,794 | 2,750 | (1.6) | 545.5 | 35.25 |
| 31 December 2020 | 3,590.4 | 2,292 | 2,065 | (9.9) | 321.0 | 35.0 |
| 31 December 2019 | 3,145.6 | 2,004 | 2,115 | 5.5 | 220.8 | 34.0 |
