Dividend declaration
On 8th February 2013 the directors declared a gross interim dividend of 32 cents per
ordinary share (32 cents per ordinary share net of dividend withholding tax and STC credits)
(2012: 22 cents).
The dividend has been declared from income reserves.
In terms of the new Dividends Tax effective 1 April 2012, the following additional information
is disclosed:
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The dividend is subject to dividend withholding tax at 15%. In determining dividend
withholding tax, STC credits must be taken into account. |
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The STC credits utilised per share amounts to 32 cents per share. |
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There is no tax payable which results in a net dividend of 32 cents per share to shareholders
who are not exempt from dividends withholding tax. |
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The amount of shares in issue at the date of this declaration is 110 709 478 (96 600 761
exclusive of treasury shares) and the company’s tax reference number is 9625/077/71/5. |
In order to comply with the requirements of Strate, the relevant details are:
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Last day to trade (cum-dividend) |
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Friday, 12 April 2013 |
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Shares to commence trading (ex-dividend) |
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Monday, 15 April 2013 |
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Record date (date shareholders recorded in books) |
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Friday, 19 April 2013 |
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Payment date |
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Monday, 22 April 2013 |
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No share certificates may be dematerialised or rematerialised between Monday 15 April 2013
and Friday, 19 April 2013, both dates inclusive
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