RE: Div12 Apr 2021 20:34
The PRA has noted its intention to provide a further update on distributions ahead of the 2021 half year results for the large UK banks. It is expected that the PRA will take account of the outcome of the first stage of the Bank of England 2021 solvency stress test exercise in informing its approach to half year distributions. Ahead of the update at half year, dividends may be accrued for via capital, provided this is undertaken on an appropriately prudent basis, but may not be paid.
The Group will update the market on interim dividend payments with the half year results, following receipt of the update from the regulator and based on macroeconomic conditions at the time.
The Board remains committed to future capital returns. In 2021, the Board intends to accrue dividends and resume its progressive and sustainable ordinary dividend policy with the dividend at a higher level than 2020. As normal, the Board will give due consideration at year end to the size of the final dividend payment and any return of surplus capital in addition to the ordinary dividend, based on circumstances at the time.
https://www.lse.co.uk/rns/LLOY/2020-full-year-results-ejk2un5dzbotf64.html
Candidates for the shareholders pot -
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Deferred 2019 divi = £2.35bn
Unallocated 2020 profits = £1bn
2021 Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4 post tax profits = £???,???,???