Note 7
7 Dividends
| 2009 | 2008 |
Final 2007 paid at 1.20 pence per share | − | 15,267 |
Interim 2008 paid at 0.88 pence per share | − | 11,116 |
Final 2008 paid at 1.32 pence per share | 16,634 | − |
Interim 2009 paid at 0.97 pence per share | 12,327 | − |
In addition, the directors are proposing a final dividend in respect of the financial year ended 31 December 2009 of 1.45 pence per share which will absorb an estimated £19.0 million of shareholders’ funds. It will be paid on 19 May 2010 to shareholders who are on the register of members on 30 April 2010.