NewRiver REIT plc
("NewRiver" or the "Company")
Scrip dividend reference price
The Company announces that the scrip dividend reference price for the fully paid shares in the Company to be issued to shareholders who elect to receive the scrip dividend alternative for the first quarterly dividend for the year ending 31 March 2020 is 182.28 pence per ordinary share of one penny each. The first quarterly dividend scrip alternative will be treated as a PID.
The scrip dividend reference price is calculated from the average of the closing middle market quotations for the Company's ordinary shares as taken from the London Stock Exchange Daily Official List for the five consecutive business days commencing on the ex-dividend date. The ex-dividend date was 20 June 2019.
To receive the dividend scrip alternative, shareholders need to make the election ahead of the dividend election date (the "Election Date") on 5 July 2019. Certificates in respect of the new ordinary shares will be despatched on the dividend payment date (26 July 2019).
Scrip dividend
At the Annual General Meeting held on 14 July 2017, shareholders approved the introduction of a scrip dividend scheme (the "Scrip Dividend Scheme"). Shareholders can receive additional shares in the Company instead of their cash dividend, with no dealing charges or stamp duty incurred.
To elect to receive additional new ordinary shares of one penny each in the capital of the Company instead of a cash dividend, shareholders need to log onto www.signalshares.com and follow the instructions.
For certificated shareholders, the election will apply to all future relevant dividends unless cancelled.
For shareholders who hold their shares in CREST, an election will be required for each relevant dividend.
Shareholders should read the Scrip Dividend Scheme booklet (the "Scheme Booklet"), which contains the terms and conditions applicable to the Scrip Dividend Scheme, before deciding to make an election. A copy of the Scheme Booklet can be found on the "Scrip Dividend Scheme" web page within the "Investor Centre" section of the Company's website www.nrr.co.uk.
If shareholders have any questions, please call Link Market Services on 0371 664 0321. Calls are charged at the standard geographic rate and will vary by provider. Calls outside the United Kingdom will be charged at the applicable international rate. The helpline is open between 9.00 am - 5.30 pm, Monday to Friday excluding public holidays in England and Wales. Please note that Link Market Services cannot provide any financial, legal or tax advice and calls may be recorded and monitored for security and training purposes.
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For further information
NewRiver REIT plc |
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+44 (0)20 3328 5800 |
Mark Davies (Chief Financial Officer) |
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Rob Marcus (Company Secretary) |
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