29 NOVEMBER 1935, Page 38

A PROSPEROUS UNDERTAKING.

There seems to be no limit to the growth in prosperity of some of the popular stores, and during the past week the announcement was •.made by Marks and Spencer. Ltd., of an increase in the rate of the interim dividend from 10 to 15 per cent. on the Ordinary and " A " Ordinary shares. For some few years past the company has paid an interim dividend of 10 per cent., followed • by a final dividend of 25 per cent. accompanied by a capital bonus in " A " Ordinary shares.

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