The Diverse Income Trust plc (LON:DIVI) has announced that further to the declaration of the second interim dividend on 13 February 2026 and in light of the proposals for the reconstruction and voluntary liquidation of the Company announced on 17 April 2026, the Company has decided to accelerate the payment date for the second interim dividend from 29 May 2026 to 28 April 2026.
The Diverse Income Trust plc accelerates second interim dividend payment
- Written by: Amilia Stone
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Following its 13 February 2026 dividend declaration and the 17 April 2026 reconstruction and voluntary liquidation proposals, The Diverse Income Trust plc has brought forward payment of its second interim dividend from 29 May 2026 to 28 April 2026.
