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Dunelm - 70p-a-share special dividend

April 2015

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  • Epic Code:
  • DNLM
  • Price:
  • 828p
The shares moved higher after homewares retailer Dunelm announced a 70p special dividend, while abandoning its net cash position and committing to a net debt / EBITDA target of 0.25-0.75x. This opens the way for further returns and Barclays estimates a future total yield of 6-7%.With former CEO Will Adderley back in his old position there is more urgency in returning the powerful momentum seen when it first floated and interims unveiled a commitment to “grow sales by 50% over the medium term,” a maximum of five years. This will be achieved through in-store growth (including a new venture into furniture sales), growth in home delivery and of course increasing the number of superstores from 142 to 200.Revenues rose ...

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