HSBC Infrastructure Company Limited
13 November 2008
HSBC Infrastructure Company Limited (the 'Company')
Interim Dividend
HSBC Infrastructure Company Limited is pleased to announce the interim distribution of 3.125 pence per ordinary share for the financial year ending 31 March 2009, covering the six months to 30 September 2008. The interim distribution of 3.125 pence per share will be payable on 31 December 2008 to shareholders on the register as at the close of business on 21 November 2008.
As previously announced, the Company will also be offering shareholders a scrip dividend alternative to this interim distribution. A circular and election forms will be sent to shareholders on or around 27 November, and if shareholders wish to receive all or part of this interim distribution by way of new shares in the Company, election forms need to be filed by 15 December (a standing election will also be possible). If no action is taken, the interim distribution will be paid as cash.
The Company will announce its interim results for the six months to 30 September 2008 on Tuesday 18 November.
For further information, please contact:
HSBC Specialist Fund Management Limited +44 (0) 20 7991 8888
Tony Roper
Keith Pickard
Sandra Lowe
Collins Stewart Europe Limited +44 (0) 20 7523 8000
Dominic Waters
Neil Brierley
David Yovichic
Oriel Securities Limited +44 (0) 20 7710 7600
Tom Durie
Emma Ormond
M: Communications +44 (0) 20 7153 1530
Ed Orlebar
Tilly von Twickel