Enodis eases American trading fears

Catering equipment maker Enodis restored its annual dividend today and dispelled fears that trading in its largest market had taken a turn for the worse.

The supplier of ovens to restaurants such as Burger King and McDonald’s rewarded shareholders for a 10% hike in profits during the year to October 1 by unveiling a dividend of 1.3p – its first such payment since 2001.