The board of Zotefoams plc is proposing a final dividend of 4.90 pence (2022: 4.62 pence) which, if approved by shareholders, would make a total dividend for the year of 7.18 pence (2022: 6.80 pence), an increase of 5.6%. This reflects the board's continued confidence in the Group's future and is in line with its progressive dividend policy, recognizing the importance to its shareholders of the dividend as part of their overall return. If approved, the final dividend will be paid on 3 June 2024 to shareholders on the register on 3 May 2024.