The board of Dr. Martens plc has proposed, subject to shareholder approval, a final dividend of 0.99 pence (fiscal year 2023: 4.28 pence), taking the total dividend for fiscal year ended 31 March 2024, including the interim dividend of 1.56 pence, to 2.55 pence, a 35% payout ratio. Whilst this is a year-on-year reduction given the higher payout in fiscal year 2023 and lower earnings achieved 2024, the 35% payout for fiscal year 2024 is at the top of the policy range. The board's intention is to hold the fiscal year 2025 dividend flat in absolute terms, before returning to an earnings payout in line with its dividend policy (of 25% to 35% payout) in fiscal year 2026 onwards.

The final dividend for fiscal year 2024 will be paid to shareholders on the register as at 30 August 2024 with payment on 1 October 2024.