The Independent Investment Trust PLC recommend a final dividend of 4 pence, making a total regular dividend of 6 pence compared to 5 pence in 2016.  In addition, the company is proposing a special dividend of 2 pence compared to 2.5 pence in 2016.  If approved, both will be paid on 6 April 2018 with an ex-dividend date of 22 February 2018.