Preliminary results for the year ended 28 January 2012
Notes to the consolidated financial statements
8. Dividends
| £ millions | 2011/12 | 2010/11 |
|---|---|---|
| Dividends to equity shareholders of the Company | ||
| Final dividend for the year ended 29 January 2011 of 5.145p per share (30 January 2010: 3.575p per share) | 121 | 84 |
| Interim dividend for the year ended 28 January 2012 of 2.47p per share (29 January 2011: 1.925p per share) | 57 | 45 |
| 178 | 129 |
The proposed final dividend for the year ended 28 January 2012 of 6.37p per share is subject to approval by shareholders at the Annual General Meeting and has not been included as a liability.
