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Cohort PLC reported record revenue and adjusted operating profit ahead of expectations for the year ended 30 April 2026. The company announced its final dividend will be payable on 2 October 2026 to shareholders on the register by 21 August 2026, subject to approval at the Annual General Meeting on 24 September 2026.
| Date | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Time | 10:28:39 |
| Category | Capital structure |
| ID | 4600M |
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One Waterside Drive Arlington Business Park Reading Berks RG7 4SW
15 July 2026
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COHORT PLC
("Cohort" or "the Group")
DIVIDEND TIMETABLE
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2026
Record revenue and adjusted operating profit, ahead of expectations
The final dividend will be payable on 2 October 2026 to shareholders on the register at 21 August 2026, subject to approval at the Annual General Meeting on 24 September 2026.
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For further information please contact:
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Cohort plc |
0118 909 0390 |
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Andrew Thomis, Chief Executive |
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Simon Walther, Finance Director Kellie Young, Group Head of Investor Communications and Events |
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Investec Bank Plc (Financial Adviser, Nominated Adviser, and Corporate Broker) |
020 7597 5970 |
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Carlton Nelson, Christopher Baird, Charlotte Young |
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MHP |
07817 458804 |
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Reg Hoare, Ollie Hoare, Hugo Harris |
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NOTES TO EDITORS
Cohort plc (www.cohortplc.com) is the parent company of seven innovative, agile and responsive businesses based in the UK, Australia, Germany and Portugal, providing a wide range of services and products for domestic and export customers in defence and related markets.
Cohort (AIM: CHRT) was admitted to London's Alternative Investment Market in March 2006. It has headquarters in Reading, Berkshire and employs in total over 1,700 staff there and at its other operating company sites across the UK, Australia, Germany, and Portugal.
The group reports through two segments - Communications and Intelligence, and Sensors and Effectors:
Communications and Intelligence
· EID designs and manufactures advanced communications systems for naval and military customers. Cohort acquired a majority stake in June 2016. www.eid.pt
· EM Solutions designs, assembles, tests, and supports satellite communications on-the-move terminals for defence and government customers. Acquired by Cohort in January 2025. www.emsolutions.com.au
· MASS is a specialist data technology company serving the defence and security markets, focused on electronic warfare, digital services, and training support. Acquired by Cohort in August 2006. www.mass.co.uk
· MCL designs, sources, and supports advanced electronic and surveillance technology for UK end users including the MoD and other government agencies. MCL has been part of the Group since July 2014. www.marlboroughcomms.com
Sensors and Effectors
· Chess Dynamics offers surveillance, tracking and fire-control systems to the defence and security markets. Chess has been part of the Group since December 2018. www.chess-dynamics.com
· ELAC SONAR supplies advanced digital sonar systems and underwater communications to global customers in the naval marketplace. Acquired by Cohort in December 2020. www.elac-sonar.de
· SEA delivers and supports technology-based products for the defence market. Acquired by Cohort in October 2007. www.sea.co.uk
