Distribution information
From 2018 the Company’s distribution policy is that the Board intends to recommend to shareholders a distribution comprising (1) a fixed $1 billion base distribution and (2) a variable distribution representing a minimum payout of 25% of the free cash flow of the Group’s industrial businesses in the prior financial year. This will usually be payable in two equal instalments.
Every year the Board will review this policy and determine the distribution payable accordingly.
Distributions are declared and paid in US dollars; however, shareholders on the Jersey (principal) register may elect to receive their distribution payments in pounds sterling, euros or Swiss francs. Shareholders on the Johannesburg register will receive their distributions in South African Rand. Shareholders who hold their shares via Computershare’s Hong Kong nominee service will receive their distributions in HK dollars.
Distributions have from the Company’s IPO in 2011 been effected as a reduction of the Company’s capital contribution reserves and have been paid free of Swiss withholding tax. For information on tax treatment please contact your tax advisor.
Information on distributions paid in the present year and in previous years
Please see tabs above.
Distribution enquiries
For all distribution payment queries please contact the Company's registrar at:
Computershare Investor Services (Jersey) Ltd
Queensway House
Hilgrove Street
St Helier
Jersey
Channel Islands JE1 1ES
Shareholder helpline: +44 (0) 870 707 4040
Shareholder fax number: +44 (0) 870 873 5851
Shareholder email: info@computershare.co.je
JSE shareholders
Computershare Investor Services Limited
70 Marshall Street
Johannesburg
South Africa
Tel: +27 861 100 933
www.computershare.com/za/Pages/default.aspx
Hong Kong shareholders
Computershare Hong Kong Investor Services Limited
17M Floor, Hopewell Centre
183 Queens Road East
Wanchai, Hong Kong
Tel: +852 2862 8555
www.computershare.com/hk/investors
2018 distribution payments
For 2018 a total distribution of $0.20 per share will be made as approved by shareholders at the AGM on 2 May 2018. This will be payable in two equal parts in accordance with the record dates and timetables set out below:
| Distribution payment date | Amount (US dollars) paid per share |
|---|---|
| 23 May 2018 (H1) | 0.10 |
| 27 September 2018 (H2) | 0.10 |
Amount to be paid per share for the H1 distribution in other currencies pursuant to listings/elections on 23 May 2018:
| GBP | EUR | CHF | HKD | ZAR |
| 0.073535 | 0.083640 | 0.099840 | 0.784980 | 1.1998 |
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Amount to be paid per share for the H2 distribution in other currencies pursuant to listings/elections on 27 September 2018:
| GBP | EUR | CHF | HKD | ZAR |
| 0.076787 | 0.086022 | 0.097110 | 0.784880 | 1.41275 |
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Further details of these distributions are set out at:
2017 distribution payments
| Distribution payment date | Amount (US dollars) paid per share |
|---|---|
| 31 May 2017 | 0.035 |
| 26 September 2017 | 0.035 |
Amount paid per share in other currencies pursuant to listings/elections on 31 May 2017:
| GBP | EUR | CHF | HKD | ZAR |
| 0.026979 | 0.031399 | 0.034265 | 0.272563 | 0.4684 |
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Amount paid per share in other currencies pursuant to listings/elections on 26 September 2017:
| GBP | EUR | CHF | HKD | ZAR |
| 0.026455 | 0.029370 | 0.033716 | 0.273392 | 0.45448 |
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Further details of these distributions are set out at:
No distribution was paid in 2016
2015 distribution payments
| Distribution payment date | Amount (US dollars) paid per share |
|---|---|
| 21 May 2015 | 0.12 |
| 29 September 2015 | 0.06 |
Amount paid per share in other currencies pursuant to listings/elections on 21 May 2015:
| GBP | EUR | CHF | HKD | ZAR |
| 0.078084 | 0.107095 | 0.112428 | 0.930132 | 1.427556 |
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Amount paid per share in other currencies pursuant to listings/elections on 29 September 2015:
| GBP | EUR | CHF | HKD | ZAR |
| 0.03864485 | 0.05302227 | 0.058164 | 0.465006 | 0.7847 |
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Further details of these distributions are set out at:
2015 Final Distribution Timetable
| Final Distribution | 2015 |
|---|---|
| Applicable exchange rate reference date (Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE)) | 9 April |
| Last time to trade on JSE to be recorded in the register for distribution | 17 April |
| Last day to effect removal of shares cum div between Jersey and JSE reg-isters | 17 April |
| Ex-dividend date (JSE) | 20 April |
| Ex-dividend date (HK) | 22 April |
| Ex-dividend date (Jersey) | 23 April |
| Last time for lodging transfers in Hong Kong | 23 April |
| Record date in JSE | Close of business (SA) 24 April |
| Record date in Hong Kong | Opening of business (HK) 24 April |
| Record date in Jersey | Close of business (UK) 24 April |
| Deadline for return of currency elections form (Jersey shareholders) | 27 April |
| Removal of shares between the Jersey and JSE registers permissible from | 28 April |
| Applicable exchange rate reference date (Jersey and Hong Kong) | 30 April |
| Annual General Meeting (shareholder to vote to approve final distribution) | 7 May |
| Payment date | 21 May |
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2014 distribution payments
| Distribution payment date | Amount (US dollars) paid per share |
|---|---|
| 30 May 2014 | 0.111 |
| 19 September 2014 | 0.06 |
Amount paid per share in other currencies pursuant to listings/elections on 30 May 2014:
| GBP | EUR | CHF | HKD | ZAR |
| 0.06576609 | 0.08122942 | 0.0993006 | 0.860583 | 1.1613375 |
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Amount paid per share in other currencies pursuant to listings/elections on 19 September 2014:
| GBP | EUR | CHF | HKD | ZAR |
| 0.03715861 | 0.04645041 | 0.056256 | 0.465018 | 0.6423 |
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Further details of these distributions are set out at:
2013 distribution payments
| Distribution payment date | Amount (US dollars) paid per share |
|---|---|
| 7 June 2013 | 0.1035 |
| 12 September 2013 | 0.054 |
Amount paid per share in other currencies pursuant to listings/elections on 7 June 2013:
| GBP | EUR | CHF | HKD |
| 0.06826726 | 0.07986111 | 0.0993186 | 0.8034498 |
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Amount paid per share in other currencies pursuant to listings/elections on 12 September 2013:
| GBP | EUR | CHF | HKD |
| 0.03463759 | 0.04116167 | 0.0510192 | 0.41880780 |
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Further details of these distributions are set out at:
2013 Distribution Timetables
| Final Distribution | 2013 |
|---|---|
| Annual General Meeting | 16 May |
| Ex-dividend date (UK and Hong Kong) | 22 May |
| Last time for lodging transfers in Hong Kong | 4:30 pm (HK) 24 May |
| Record date in Hong Kong | Opening of business (HK) 24 May |
| Record date in UK | Close of business (UK) 24 May |
| Deadline for return of currency election form (Jersey shareholders) | 28 May |
| Applicable exchange rate date | 31 May |
| Payment date | 7 June |
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| Interim Distribution | 2013 |
|---|---|
| Announcement of 2013 Interim Dividend | Tuesday 20 August |
| Interim Dividend Ex-Div Date (UK and Hong Kong) | Wednesday 28 August |
| Last time for lodging transfers in Hong Kong | 4.30pm Thursday 29 August (HK time) |
| Interim Dividend Record Date in Hong Kong | Opening of business (HK) Friday 30 August |
| Interim Dividend Record Date in UK | Close of business (UK) Friday 30 August |
| Deadline for return of currency election form (Jersey shareholders) | Friday 30 August |
| Applicable exchange rate date | Thursday 5 September |
| Payment date | Thursday 12 September |
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2012 distribution payments
| Distribution payment date | Amount (US dollars) paid per share |
|---|---|
| 1 June 2012 | 0.10 |
| 13 September 2012 | 0.054 |
Amount paid per share in other currencies pursuant to listings/elections on 1 June 2012:
| GBP | EUR | CHF | HKD |
| 0.06395497 | 0.07992327 | 0.096 | 0.77625 |
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Amount paid per share in other currencies pursuant to listings/elections on 13 September 2012:
| GBP | EUR | CHF | HKD |
| 0.03369314 | 0.04218420 | 0.050976 | 0.4188132 |
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Further details of these distributions are set out at:
2012 Distribution Timetables
| Final Distribution | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Announcement of 2011 Final Dividend | Monday 5 March |
| Final Dividend Ex-Div Date (UK and Hong Kong) | Wednesday 16 May |
| Last time for lodging transfers in Hong Kong | 4.30pm Thursday 17 May (HK time) |
| Final Dividend Record Date in Hong Kong Opening of business (HK) | Friday 18 May |
| Final Dividend Record Date in UK | Close of business (UK) Friday 18 May |
| Deadline for return of currency election form (Jersey shareholders) | Monday 21 May |
| Applicable exchange rate date | Friday 25 May |
| Payment date | Friday 1 June |
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| Interim Distribution | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Announcement of 2012 Interim Dividend | Tuesday 21 August |
| Ex-dividend date (UK and Hong Kong) | 29 August |
| Last time for lodging transfers in Hong Kong | 4:30 pm (HK) 30 August |
| Interim dividend record date in Hong Kong | Opening of business (HK) 31 August |
| Interim dividend record date in UK | Close of business (UK) 31 August |
| Deadline for return of currency election form (Jersey shareholders) | 3 September |
| Applicable exchange rate date | 7 September |
| Payment date | 13 September |
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2011 distribution payment
| Distribution payment date | Amount (US dollars) paid per share |
|---|---|
| 30 September 2011 | 0.05 |
Amount paid per share in other currencies pursuant to listings/elections:
| GBP | EUR | CHF | HKD |
| 0.03238761 | 0.03698498 | 0.045145 | 0.39004 |
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Further details of this distribution are set out at:
2011 Interim Distribution Timetable
| Interim Distribution | 2011 |
|---|---|
| Ex-dividend date (UK and Hong Kong) | 7 September |
| Last time for lodging transfers in Hong Kong | 4:30 pm (HK) 8 September |
| Interim dividend record date in Hong Kong | Opening of business (HK) 9 September 2011 |
| Interim dividend record date in UK | Close of business (UK) 9 September 2011 |
| Deadline for return of currency election form (Jersey shareholders) | 12 September |
| Applicable exchange rate date | 23 September |
| Payment date | 30 September |
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