Annual General Meeting
02 May 2019
The Company is holding its Annual General Meeting (AGM) today.
Trading Information
Following the release of the Trading Update this morning, no new information on current trading will be given during the meeting.
Dividend
Subject to shareholder approval at today's AGM, the Company will be paying a final dividend for 2018 of 7.9 pence per share (2017 final: 7.5 pence per share) on 21 June 2019 (payable to ordinary shareholders on the register on 24 May 2019), giving a total dividend for 2018 of 11.6 pence per share (2017 total: 11.1 pence per share).
The Company will release its 2019 Half Year Report on 25 July 2019.
Enquiries
Forbes McNaughton, Company Secretary: +44 (0)207 535 1137
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Business Model and Strategy
Find out more about our business model and strategy, the markets in which we operate and our strategic approach to protect our unique business model and ensure that the business continues to grow.
Depots
As a familiar sight across towns and cities in the UK and Europe, our depots are always within easy reach, so a trade professional never has far to travel to find their nearest Howdens. Get to know more about how each one operates.
Sustainability
Our sustainable behaviour is at the heart of our business and enables us to reduce some of our risks. We take great pride in ensuring that our business positively impacts the world around us and the people within it.
Community
We are passionate about supporting the local communities we operate in, which is why our depots and support staff actively seek ways to give something back. Whether it is running half marathons or sponsoring local Scout groups, discover the many ways we help good causes.
Products
With around 80 kitchen ranges, our exclusive Lamona appliance brand, and thousands of products across joinery and hardware, learn why our builders have come to trust the range and quality of the products we offer.
People and Careers
The Sunday Times named Howdens as one of the top 25 big companies to work for. Discover why Howdens is a great place to work, how we develop our people and reward them, whilst building a culture with an entrepreneurial spirit.
Financial Results
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Governance
Howdens is a responsible business which was founded on the tenet that the Company should be worthwhile for all concerned, with a commitment to the people within its reach and the wider world. Here we provide the links to the framework that informs our decisions and outcomes.