LPA Group plc announced that interim dividend was increased 25% to 0.50 pence (2011: 0.40 pence) and given both the progress in the second half and prospects in the current year the Board considers it appropriate to increase the final dividend by a further 20% to 0.60 pence (2011: 0.50 pence), giving a total for the year of 1.10 pence (2011: 0.90 pence). Subject to approval by shareholders at the annual general meeting, the final dividend will be paid on March 22, 2013, to shareholders registered at the close of business on March 1, 2013.