What is the apportionment for
UK capital gains tax purposes between ordinary shares and B Shares
as a result of the return of capital in December 2007/January
2008?
Who is the Company's
Registrar?
What is a share
certificate?
What is Amlin's stock/ticker
symbol?
When are Amlin's investor
events?
How much are my shares
worth?
How do I confirm the number of
shares that I hold?
How do I consolidate my
shareholding?
How do I change my name or
address?
How do I sell my shares or buy
more?
What is an individual Savings
Account (ISA) and how can I invest in one?
What should I do if I lose my
share certificate?
What should I do if I find a
certificate that was reported missing?
What happens if a shareholder
dies?
How do I transfer my
shares?
What is a dividend?
What is a dividend tax
voucher?
My dividend cheque is out of
date.
My dividend cheque has been
lost/stolen.
What do 'ex-dividend' and 'cum
dividend' mean?
Can I take my dividend in
shares?
Can I have my cash dividend paid
directly into my bank or building society account?
What is the Annual General
Meeting?
How can I receive shareholder
communications electronically?
What is the apportionment for UK capital gains tax purposes between ordinary shares and B Shares as a result of the return of capital in December 2007/January 2008?
The market value of a New Share for UK tax purposes on the first day on which its price was quoted (17 December 2007) was 302.125 pence. The market value on the same date of a B Share for UK tax purposes is considered to be 22.3 pence. As the B Shares will not be traded on any Stock Exchange, its value was calculated by reference to its redemption value of 22.4 pence on the first redemption date of 14 January 2008, with a discount applied to take account of the minimum period prior to redemption. Accordingly, shareholders subject to UK taxation of capital gains may apportion the allowable expenditure in relation to their holdings of ordinary shares of 25p each prior to 17 December 2007 as follows:
Holdings of new ordinary shares of 28.125p each: 92.333%
Holdings of B Shares: 7.667%
Who is the Company's Registrar?
Computershare Investor Services Plc
PO Box 82
The Pavillions
Bridgwater Road
Bristol
BS99 7NH
Phone: +44 (0)870 702 0000
www.computershare.com
Your share certificate shows that you own shares in Amlin plc. It is an important document and should be kept in a safe place. You cannot usually sell your shares without it.
What is Amlin's stock/ticker symbol?
AML
When are Amlin's investor events?
View Amlin's events calendar.
To view the price of Amlin shares click here. Amlin shares are listed on the London Stock Exchange.
How do I confirm the number of shares that I hold?
You can access your personal share information at the Registrar's Investor Centre. You will need to enter your User ID and password. Alternatively you can contact the Registrar.
How do I consolidate my shareholding?
If the duplication is due only to a slight difference between
your registered addresses, you should contact the Registrar
advising your full name and address. Once the Registrar has checked
your details, arrangements will be made for the consolidation of
the duplicated holdings. In this case it is not necessary to return
your share certificate(s).
If the duplication is due to a difference in your name details,
then you will need to write to the Registrar enclosing all issued
share certificates and stating the full nature of your enquiry.
How do I change my name or address?
Please complete a Change of Name Form or a
Change of Address Form.
If your name has changed, then you should return your share
certificate(s) with your completed form and evidence of the change
(e.g. a copy of your marriage certificate).
How do I sell my shares or buy more?
You can sell your shares through a stockbroker or sharedealing service. This can be done over the telephone, the internet or by post.
What is an individual Savings Account (ISA) and how can I invest in one?
Investments held in an ISA are free from UK Income Tax and Capital Gains Tax on any profits when you sell your shares. You can open an ISA if you are aged 18 or over, and are ordinarily resident in the UK. The allowance for the 2010-11 tax year is £10,200.
What should I do if I lose my share certificate?
If your share certificate is lost or stolen, you should contact the Registrar immediately by letter or telephone. advising your full name, address, and the certificate number (if known) and amount of any share certificate(s) still in your possession. You will be sent a Form of Indemnity to sign and return and a new certificate will be sent to you. Please note that in most instances it is usual for a fee to be charged for the production of a Form of Indemnity.
What should I do if I find a certificate that was reported missing?
If you have already completed a Letter of Indemnity and sent it back to the Registrar, the original certificate will be invalid and must be sent to the Registrar for cancellation.
If you have not yet returned it, please send the Letter of Indemnity back to the Registrar with a covering letter confirming that you have found the certificate and that there is no need for a replacement to be issued.
What happens if a shareholder dies?
Inform the Registrar by sending a certified copy of the death certificate together with the original Grant of Probate (or a sealed office copy) or the Letters of Administration. The name of the deceased's personal representative(s) will be substituted on the share register while the estate is finalised.
The Registrar can provide further details for the registration, transfer or sale of the shares.
You should complete a Stock Transfer Form and send it with your share certificate to the Registrar.
A company that is making a profit often keeps a portion of its earnings to reinvest in the future of its business. The remaining profits will normally be given back to the owners of the company, its shareholders, as a dividend payment.
What is a dividend tax voucher?
This is an advice slip issued when the Company pays dividends to its shareholders. The voucher indicates a number of items including the date, the dividend rate in pence per share, whether the dividend is interim or final, the number of shares held by the shareholder, the net dividend payable and the tax credit.
My dividend cheque is out of date.
You should return the out of date cheque(s) to the Registrar for verification, re-dating and re-issue.
My dividend cheque has been lost/stolen.
You will need to write to the Registrar, requesting the payment be cancelled and reissued.
What do 'ex-dividend' and 'cum dividend' mean?
Ex-dividend means that the next dividend payment is not included in the price of the share. Any shareholder buying shares cum dividend means that the buyer will be entitled to the next dividend payment and the share price has not been adjusted.
Can I take my dividend in shares?
To amend your dividend instructions to receive shares instead of a cash dividend, if this is offered, please contact the Registrar, advising your full name and address and the appropriate form will be sent to you.
Can I have my cash dividend paid directly into my bank or building society account?
Yes, you should complete a Dividend Mandate Instruction Form and return it to the Registrar.
What is the Annual General Meeting?
The Annual General Meeting (AGM) is an opportunity for shareholders to become directly involved in company decisions. It is also an opportunity to meet senior executives and other shareholders. The Company’s AGM is generally held in May each year.
How can I receive shareholder communications electronically?
You will need to sign up at Electronic Shareholder Communications.