BP Marsh lays out distribution plans for last tranche of Paladin money

16th Apr 2026 15:24

(Sharecast News) - BP Marsh & Partners said on Thursday that it has received the final tranche of deferred consideration from the sale of its stake in Paladin Holdings, as the group outlined plans to return capital to shareholders.

The AIM-traded specialist private equity investor confirmed receipt of £9.5m, representing the second and final deferred payment from the disposal.

Total proceeds from the transaction amounted to £62.7m, compared with an initial investment of £3.5k in equity and £5.9m of loan funding, delivering an internal rate of return of 48.7%.

Following the payment, the company said it intended to return £2m to shareholders by way of a special dividend in the financial year ending 2028, subject to board approval, with further details to be announced in due course.

It said the move reflected its approach to disciplined capital allocation, balancing shareholder returns with maintaining liquidity to support its investment pipeline.

BP Marsh added that it expects to pay total dividends of £13.0m in the financial year ending 2027, including a proposed final dividend of £2.5m.

The planned special dividend would bring total distributions for the 2028 financial year to £7.0m.

Across the financial years ending 2026, 2027 and 2028, aggregate dividends paid or intended to be paid were expected to reach £28.0m, equivalent to around 8% of the group's net asset value of £349.5m as at 31 July 2025.

The company said it remained committed to its dividend policy of delivering sustainable and progressive returns to shareholders, while retaining sufficient capital to support growth and reinvestment opportunities.

At 1502 BST, shares in BP Marsh & Partners were up 0.45% at 675p.

Reporting by Josh White for Sharecast.com.

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