Bunzl joins our dividend watchlist for its resilient business model, consistent cash generation and progressive dividend policy. The group is listed in London under the ticker BNZL.

HALMA joins our dividend-focused list thanks to its long track record of 5%+ annual dividend growth and its portfolio of life-saving technologies in safety, environmental and healthcare markets. The company trades in London under the ticker HLMA.

We are adding RELX to our dividend watchlist for its strong cash generation, diversified information-based analytics portfolio and consistent shareholder returns. The group is listed in London under the ticker REL.

KDDI is being added to our dividend watchlist thanks to its recurring telecommunications revenues and long record of shareholder returns. The Japanese group provides mobile, network, digital, business and financial services, and trades under code 9433.

We are adding Procter & Gamble to our dividend-focused watchlist for its strong portfolio of everyday consumer brands and long-term shareholder returns. The U.S. group operates in beauty, health care, grooming, family care, fabric care and home care under the ticker PG.