Chemring Group plc announced that the Board is recommending a final dividend for the year of 4.2 pence versus 10.8 pence of 2011. With the interim dividend paid of 5.3 pence versus 4.0 pence, this gives a total dividend for 2012 of 9.5 pence versus 14.8 pence of 2011. The total dividend for the year reflects the company's policy outlined last year, to provide dividends covered three times by earnings.