The board of Whitbread plc has recommended a 26% increase in the final dividend of 62.9 pence per share (fiscal year 2023: 49.8 pence). If approved by shareholders at the AGM to be held on 18 June 2024, this would result in a total dividend payment for the year of 97.0 pence per share (fiscal year 2023: 74.2 pence) or £181 million (fiscal year 2023: £119 million). The final dividend, if approved, will be paid on 5 July 2024 to all shareholders on the register at the close of business on 24 May 2024.